16 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

You're a believer now od?

Have not seen the game DR. And through drug haze forgot to put on the recorder. As I said yesterday 50 years of disappointment does not disappear after 11 games.  I am just happy we keep winning. 

I would love to have a helicopter view of the game.

So many times the dogs struggled to move the ball from their defence.

They would transition to the other side only to be stuck and hesitant again.

Our blokes are super fit and must be covering a lot of ground to keep blocking teams like that.

You just dont get the perspective on tv.

Did not see one second of the game.

Looking forward to watching the replay with the benefit of post game comments from the half full / half empty 'Landers.

I'm starting to think we may be the real deal finally. About to renew the wifes membership so we can get access to (unmentionable) tickets should we remain in this form through September. 

Talking with workmates without the embarrassment of following a losing team. Sensational.

Go Dees.

11 hours ago, Males said:

I don’t think Langdon being subbed out was for [censored] and giggles, the doctor has to believe the player has an injury that will rule him out for the next 12 days, if the player recovers before that he can play, but only “IF” the AFL sign off on the player playing. The doctor also has to write a medical certificate for the player by the next working day and submit it to the AFL. A stupid risk to take for [censored] and giggles. ??‍♂️

 

I wish it was for sh**s n giggles. ?

20 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

The only downer for me was Pickett not getting a second goal. My multi demanded it ?

Went for a run at 7am in my white melb jumper, now I’m watching the replay. Saturday morning is great after a Friday night win.

Where are you watching replay?

The dogs are a very good side and will no doubt be thereabouts at the pointy end of the season but last night they almost had to squeeze their way through the few gaps they could find in order to hit the scoreboard. I thought they did well to get 59 points. 

I know the 12 day concussion protocol is there for a reason but I don't understand why they wouldn't just have Lingers sit out the last minute on the bench instead of triggering the sub, just to see how the week plays out for him symptom wise. 

I think that it will be Sauce that is likely to come in to replace Lingers as like Harry Petty it's the role he's been trained to play for all preseason. Big shoes to fill mind you but it would be nice if it ends up providing the same embarrassment of riches on the wing that we have with our big forwards. 

9 hours ago, DeeZee said:

I’ve never felt this feeling before, where you beat the top team and still feel like you can improve.

This is an important point. We are playing well, well enough to beat the (other) best sides. But we haven’t peaked and this is crucial. 
We have another gear to go and this year we seem to lift when required (last week aside). I’m excited to see where this side can go. Maybe it’s all the way. Maybe not this year but definitely in the next few years. 

1 minute ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

The dogs are a very good side and will no doubt be thereabouts at the pointy end of the season but last night they almost had to squeeze their way through the few gaps they could find in order to hit the scoreboard. I thought they did well to get 59 points. 

I know the 12 day concussion protocol is there for a reason but I don't understand why they wouldn't just have Lingers sit out the last minute on the bench instead of triggering the sub, just to see how the week plays out for him symptom wise. 

I think that it will be Sauce that is likely to come in to replace Lingers as like Harry Petty it's the role he's been trained to play for all preseason. Big shoes to fill mind you but it would be nice if it ends up providing the same embarrassment of riches on the wing that we have with our big forwards. 

If he has concussion he should not play it is that simple. Cannot see where the medicos have done anything wrong. 

27 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

He seemed to berate himself early.

But even early he competed hard and caused spillages. I thought he had a good game.

He definitely impacted a ton of contests and got first hands on the ball plenty of times. Just needed to stick more of those marks. Those two goals he kicked though were so important in the context of the game.

Definitely keeps his spot IMO.

The heartening thing is we won with out Salem and Langdon having dominant games. Players like Spargo, Petty, Harmes and Brayshaw really stepped up. A good all round performance.

What’s that? Yes I am watching it again! 

1 minute ago, old dee said:

If he has concussion he should not play it is that simple. Cannot see where the medicos have done anything wrong. 

Of course he shouldn't OD but the 12 day protocol is an arbitrary number introduced this season and there is no way he could have been assessed properly in the 80 seconds that were left in the game. 

After 10 wins and one loss I sit here in the glow of the win and the weekends games to go on with us sitting a top the ladder.

However I have this nagging feeling the season of AFL football could once again go to hell in a hand basket with no more games in Melbourne.  I fear I will not see a game live in what is our best season in 20+ years.

The up side is it is only football, there are lots of way more important things happening. 
Go Dees! 

Great result. Reminded me of the Geelong game where we basically made them pick their way through a mine field and choked their high powered forward line. We were so clinically efficient that it looked somewhat boring. No bells and whistles but fantastic team synergy. Really hard to pick the best players. Good to see Spargo get more of the ball, something good nearly always happens. 

I was that happy after last night win, i wanted to go out and about with my demon gear on today? then remembered we are still in lock down? oh well, still will when going shopping?

1 minute ago, John Crow Batty said:

Great result. Reminded me of the Geelong game where we basically made them pick their way through a mine field and choked their high powered forward line. We were so clinically efficient that it looked somewhat boring. No bells and whistles but fantastic team synergy. Really hard to pick the best players. Good to see Spargo get more of the ball, something good nearly always happens. 

Spargo! Who said miracles don’t happen.

6 minutes ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

Of course he shouldn't OD but the 12 day protocol is an arbitrary number introduced this season and there is no way he could have been assessed properly in the 80 seconds that were left in the game. 

To activate the medical sub for concussion they would have had to do a 20 minute assessment. Ed was clearly concussed and the decision to activate the sub with 90 seconds to go was irrelevant to next week’s outcome for Langdon. 

Just ben watching some footage and highlights, and want to give a BIG shout out to Petty. Apart from his very capable beating of his opponent each week, that mark he took shows an increase in confidence. He gets to contests, and is steady with ball in hand. I haven't noticed him too much over the past few weeks but I made a point of watching him and I really like what he brings. 

And although Melksham has been on shaky ground for most of this year, I thought his workrate, effort and footskills were very good. That howler of walking the ball over the boundary line was a brain fade, but he was effective in his role last night. 

6 minutes ago, Jaded said:

To activate the medical sub for concussion they would have had to do a 20 minute assessment. Ed was clearly concussed and the decision to activate the sub with 90 seconds to go was irrelevant to next week’s outcome for Langdon. 

I disagree Jaded, we could argue that the medical sub was precautionary as insufficient time remained for a thorough examination. Subsequently after the match it could have been determined that Langdon was dazed not concussed. So he could play next week.

Edited May 29, 20213 yr by ManDee
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31 minutes ago, buck_nekkid said:

Max also gets smashed by opposition teams.  Blocked, held and scragged at every contest, without any protection from the maggots.  Once last night he got the first touch in a marking contest, his opponent simply grabbed him on both shoulders from behind and dumped him backwards.  No free.

max is superb, and I love the big fella

Max gets zero protection from the umpires, and gets targeted every week by opposition. 
His impact is huge, covers a lot of ground, he is just super Max!!

 

Can we talk about Petty for a second? Real impressive, all he needed was a decent run for it to come together and I think that was his most complete performance to date. Good job mate, tracking beautifully. 

27 minutes ago, old dee said:

Have not seen the game DR. And through drug haze forgot to put on the recorder. As I said yesterday 50 years of disappointment does not disappear after 11 games.  I am just happy we keep winning. 

The years of disappointment are disappearing for me OD.  

Its a great feeling. 

To have a team and club to be proud of. 

Wow!

27 minutes ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

The dogs are a very good side and will no doubt be thereabouts at the pointy end of the season but last night they almost had to squeeze their way through the few gaps they could find in order to hit the scoreboard. I thought they did well to get 59 points. 

I know the 12 day concussion protocol is there for a reason but I don't understand why they wouldn't just have Lingers sit out the last minute on the bench instead of triggering the sub, just to see how the week plays out for him symptom wise. 

I think that it will be Sauce that is likely to come in to replace Lingers as like Harry Petty it's the role he's been trained to play for all preseason. Big shoes to fill mind you but it would be nice if it ends up providing the same embarrassment of riches on the wing that we have with our big forwards. 

I’m not sure it’s an option mate. Once a concussion happens that’s it medical sub is in 

23 minutes ago, buck_nekkid said:

Max also gets smashed by opposition teams.  Blocked, held and scragged at every contest, without any protection from the maggots.  Once last night he got the first touch in a marking contest, his opponent simply grabbed him on both shoulders from behind and dumped him backwards.  No free.

max is superb, and I love the big fella

Obviously I am not completey objective when it comes to this issue, but it is out of control how much opposition teams get away with in terms of smashing him and using illegal tactics such as the one you note.

And Max shows incredible equanimity. Has obvbiously decided there is no point going off. He'd be doing it all game.

The blocking is out of control. Could not believe the free they gave against tmac in a marking contest with weed on the wing. Tmac was completely non plussed as he was in the contest. Might have even touched it.

If that was the bar applied to the marking contests Max competes in, or more accurately unable to compete in, he would get a dozen frees a game.

Same goes for hits to the head.

Or as bonehead ex footballers in the commentary box approvingly call it- making him earn it.

Makes be crazy.