GAMEDAY: Rd 13 vs Bulldogs

[dees189227 11,123]

That quarter summed up in the last 10 seconds. Hannan free in the 50, Weiderman turns around and kicks it straight to a dogs player. 

[Demonland 66,625]

1 minute ago, Bates Mate said:

Too many slow, dumb footballers in this team. How many times do we have 2-3 books going for the same ball then they get it on the outside

Happened a lot that quarter. 

[Wiseblood 24,636]

The big takeaway from that term is the pressure in our forward half.  We had no problems getting it in there, however our efforts once it hit the deck, and then the willingness to run defensively, was shocking.  No other way to put it.  No excuse for it either.

They made a few changes, like English up forward permanently, and it's changed their approach entirely.  

Obviously the game is over but I'm interested to see the response in this last term.

[Forest Demon 4,681]

When other teams get clearances against us, they waltz it out.

And the defence from our forwards has been disgusting.

[Jaded No More 59,429]

1 minute ago, loges said:

Hate to make excuses but they are getting every lucky bounce and rebound possible

Nothing to do with luck. They are making their own luck but winning the ball, spreading hard, attacking contests. We are standing still. We have made no moves to stop their most damaging players. Goodwin is so happy to drop Jetta and let Harmes and Melksham stink it up for weeks on end. 
Pickett has given us nothing and keeps getting rewarded. This season is just another waste of time. 

[Buzzy 954]

Embarrassing and potentially season destroying quarter against a team who isn't even that good.

False sense of security from 3 wins against trash.

That's where we are at.

Also, Trengove speaks incredibly slowly ?

[Watts the matter 1,235]

That's the Melbourne I know!

[DeeZee 6,885]

We are no good under real pressure.

It happens time and time again

[dazzledavey36 49,504]

Reminds me of the Collingwood game of 2017.

When stakes are high and the opportunity is right in front of us to grab, we simply fail.

[monoccular 16,475]

What a disgraceful absence of leadership both on and off the field. 

[wizardinoz 2,091]

Everything as predicted. We are [censored]. Too loose. Too many passengers. Weak as [censored] Melbourne.

[Purple77 967]

Nope, kick the first goal of the quarter and it'll be on.

Shocking quarter, but keep at it Dees.

[Gunna’s 1,927]

The Queensland umpires are horrendous!!

[Buzzy 954]

Melksham giving away a putrid 50 is all I'll remember from this game.

[Demon_spurs 1,721]

I jusr wanna seem some spirit. Oliver 9 touches ffs

[The heart beats true 16,501]

Our team defence was absolutely destroyed that quarter. Our back 6 have been good all game. What does that tell you....?

That in a head to head between coaches and game styles we just got out scored by 6 goals in a short quarter, and didn’t respond.

Please can Goodwin go. He’s simply got no plan B, and isn’t creative.

[Lord Nev 13,511]

Bevo: Sets the theme of the game, has the players up and about, makes moves that give them huge momentum.

Goody: Corporate speak and crossed arms.

 

[Gorgoroth 12,368]

Our set up from the start of this game was terrible and it hasn’t changed. We can’t fix the centre taps, the clearances, nor around the ground, they kick out with such ease I’m sure they aren’t even trying anymore.

[Lil_red_fire_engine 10,352]

As soon we we were put under any pressure all our mids go back to trying to win the same ball and leave them the outlets. They have just shown why we still need 2-3 good runners on the outside. Still had chances that quarter but Melksham, Fritsch and Sparrow unable to take them. Lets see if we drop our heads or have a crack still in the last. 

[Deesprate 1,224]

2 minutes ago, praha said:

6.0

0.3

this quarter

This is a genuine finals team, rested, healthy.

This is the real Melbourne.

Sorry, folks.

Agree beat two crap teams and Pies who were cooked. Dogs have loose players everywhere. We are bottom 8 at best. Good team don’t have goalless qtrs

[Greendale 327]

If the dogs have extras down back you either have to kick it deep to the pockets or hit up short targets. So many of the dogs attacks began from kicks to the danger zone, 30 metres out dead infront.

[Demon Disciple 11,143]

2 minutes ago, ding said:

Never mind, our last quarter fitness is sure to save us !!!!

Watch us eek out a stalemate in the last. Boys must’ve thought it’d just happen, like it did the last 3 games

[whatwhat say what 19,852]

unfortunately it appears we're at the bottom edge of that pack of 6-13 teams

not good enough for finals, not bad enough to sink to the bottom

[Brownie 5,469]

1 minute ago, dees189227 said:

That quarter summed up in the last 10 seconds. Hannan free in the 50, Weiderman turns around and kicks it straight to a dogs player. 

yep. Hilarious 

Another season wasted in one shocking qtr of footy.

[rufus 933]

Well it was good to see the boys dig in and show some fight when things started going against us.

This group is exactly what we know they are...not bad when things are going ok and [censored] terrible when put under some pressure.

Failed test. Did not deserve finals after Port debacle and proved today that we are nowhere near up to it anyway.