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Loved that too @DeeZone it's very impressive how LJ can spread from stoppage, and somehow beat midfielders to their first touch.  Often that second touch following a tap out to advantage, really gets us driving forward and seems to let the midfielders to sit on the outside. 

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    On 4/26/2021 at 9:13 AM, Altona-demon said:

    I know that this will be discussed at length during the weekly list of Demon's podcast, but I thought, would love to see a thread of what people thought was their main highlights from the game.

    I might be going over it a bit too much - and maybe should move on - but gee got to celebrate the great wins!  Watched the replay yesterday, even better on second watch.

    Anyway my top 3 highlights from the game:

    1. The Trent Rivers spoil to stop a certain mark to Riewoldt.  Just the look on the face of Riewoldt, it was an act that I think captures perfectly the changing nature of this side.  It was almost as if Richmond just kept expecting us to fold, and in that moment Riewoldt expected it to come to him - think again.  This moment, plus the notable involvements of Dogga and Kozzy, excited me because it showed an "unburdened" young brigade coming through who know winning and don't have any baggage. 

    2. The Kozzy Pickett no backward steps - let's be honest, like the hawks last week, Richmond tried to bully the Dees.  We have always had a perception of being mentally weak (- for example when Port got after Max a couple years back).  I certainly have never seen us be the aggressor.  Nice to have an element of bully in our team as well.  Kozzy scares defences more and more each week, just opening up more space for Tommy Mc....

    3. Charlie Spargo's tackle on Houli.  I could watch this over and over again.  He's quickly becoming a fan favourite.  Love it!

     

     

    No. 1 with bells on. This from Trent Rivers killed off that Richmond thrust and was the first act in the sequence that led to Neal Bullen's goal. Amazing intercept !!

    It will remind 'older ' dees fans of a horizontal dive on the goal line  by Sean Wight in a final in '87 to prevent what would have been a certain goal in that match. 

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    When we start to get the ascendancy I watched on in awe at

    the Dees desperation in the 2nd quarter. 5 minutes to go- tackle by Jordon then Spargo followed by Jackson then win the ball up and go forward. 

    Also loved the smiles all round after a huddle before starting the third quarter. The Tigers are renowned for their fighting spirit but the players weren't concerned. Out there to enjoy Jones 300.

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    On 4/26/2021 at 11:01 AM, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

    With only the club website to go on (long story!...) my vote is for the chain to that 9th goal, starting with Rivers's spoil (missed it on my first few viewings(!) until seeing Goodwin's presser then the OP), then Hunt's length-of the-ground repeat involvement (with Riewoldt(*) in fruitless pursuit, LOL), and the cameo handballs along the way. Spoilt only by Neal-Bullen not being allowed to complete his run into goal or dish off the handball to Jackson for his third run-in goal of the night.

    (*Lowlight of the night: Riewoldt, presumably running the length of the ground to do so, pathetically shoving Pickett after the tail end of the last-goal rumble)

    Classic sore loser stuff...

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    My moment was aftergame when Max and the umpire seemed quite happy.

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    Mine was from watching Tmac warm up with real intensity and focus to then bring that into the game. He has had a tendency to be quite lackadaisical at times but this was the most switched on I have ever seen him. Hunted every contest with intent and purpose. The other two talls breathing down his neck for his position is creating some 2018 style Tmac performances.

    Secondly Spargo setting the tone early with his tackling efforts especially the one on the boundary in their forwardline.

    Thirdly Gus' post match interview where he mentions 'when the rain starting coming down we were licking our lips'. Long has Richmond been the wet weather specialists but this Melbourne team with its elite contested football ability now loves to get stuck in and help each other out while pressuring the ball when not in possession. Love it.

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    Too many highlights after the first 15 minutes to mention. I'll try tho:

    1. Nibblers goal
    2. Spargos tackle 
    3. Rivers diving spoil 

     

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    A replay highlight is T Mac’s explanation to the ump as to why he slapped Grimes in the face off the ball. 
    “ Was just trying to get past him.” Then they showed the vision which made me chuckle. Good one Tom. 

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    On 4/26/2021 at 9:13 AM, Altona-demon said:

    I know that this will be discussed at length during the weekly list of Demon's podcast, but I thought, would love to see a thread of what people thought was their main highlights from the game.

    I might be going over it a bit too much - and maybe should move on - but gee got to celebrate the great wins!  Watched the replay yesterday, even better on second watch.

    Anyway my top 3 highlights from the game:

    1. The Trent Rivers spoil to stop a certain mark to Riewoldt.  Just the look on the face of Riewoldt, it was an act that I think captures perfectly the changing nature of this side.  It was almost as if Richmond just kept expecting us to fold, and in that moment Riewoldt expected it to come to him - think again.  This moment, plus the notable involvements of Dogga and Kozzy, excited me because it showed an "unburdened" young brigade coming through who know winning and don't have any baggage. 

    2. The Kozzy Pickett no backward steps - let's be honest, like the hawks last week, Richmond tried to bully the Dees.  We have always had a perception of being mentally weak (- for example when Port got after Max a couple years back).  I certainly have never seen us be the aggressor.  Nice to have an element of bully in our team as well.  Kozzy scares defences more and more each week, just opening up more space for Tommy Mc....

    3. Charlie Spargo's tackle on Houli.  I could watch this over and over again.  He's quickly becoming a fan favourite.  Love it!

     

     

    Couldn't agree more with all 3, especially Spargo's tackle. Was out of my seat in a flash.

    No.2 was also massive in context. I honestly didn't care at the time what happened, who's free kick it was or what anyone said to hurt the others feelings but I just felt this burst of pride wash all over me in that moment. I said in the post game thread that we were here and we weren't going to be pushed over or intimidated.

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    2 hours ago, Dee Zephyr said:

    A replay highlight is T Mac’s explanation to the ump as to why he slapped Grimes in the face off the ball. 
    “ Was just trying to get past him.” Then they showed the vision which made me chuckle. Good one Tom. 

    Yeah I loved the umpire saying to Tom: "You hit him in the head" and Tom goes: "Yeah I know" ?

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    2 hours ago, layzie said:

    Couldn't agree more with all 3, especially Spargo's tackle. Was out of my seat in a flash.

    No.2 was also massive in context. I honestly didn't care at the time what happened, who's free kick it was or what anyone said to hurt the others feelings but I just felt this burst of pride wash all over me in that moment. I said in the post game thread that we were here and we weren't going to be pushed over or intimidated.

    That is exactly how I felt - just proud, been so sick to death of the "meek" Melbourne - pretty winners mentality and culture that seems to have been around this club for so long.  Now when one of those cheap Richmond hacks put on a shot, there were players streaming in to settle the score.  And with Kozzy we finally have an aggressor and not in the Jack Viney way - we can hold our backs up straight and let's bully some teams. 

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    1. Spargo's tackle

    2. Everything Salem did

    3. Rivers composure

    4. Luke Jackson's agility

    5. Hunt & ANB getting the best out of themselves

    6. The ruthless and unselfish display from all players

    7. The shear joy on the faces of all the demon supporters at the ground

    Enjoy the ride all.  Enjoy...........

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    On 4/26/2021 at 9:55 AM, FritschyBusiness said:

    I think the Spargoat tackle on Houli was what changed the momentum in the first q and is my favourite moment of the game because of that. 

     

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    19 hours ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

    https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2021-kysaiah-pickett-scoreboard-sledge-jack-riewoldt-vision-reaction-melbourne-vs-richmond-afl-360/news-story/68e2fceb5c445dc072d359c91b0362ab

    Yeah, right...

    The bit they didn't mention was; Riewoldt also said Viney ran over to him and said "That's not your job". Would love to know the tone and language actually used, LOL

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    I loved the bit in the last quarter when our supporters did that slow MELBOURNE .... MELBOURNE .... MELBOURNE chant.
    The sound of glory.

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