POSTGAME: Rd 22 vs Adelaide

[Soidee 1,496]

3 hours ago, BDA said:

Well done Joel Smith. Played your role well

Credit to the Crows they came to play but we got the win, kicked accurately for a change, no injuries and playing for the minor premiership next weekend

Great time to be a Dees supporter

Whilst it’s great to see our team in this position, as long suffering supporters Covid has dudded us.  After years of attending games in all conditions, watching us get belted week in week out, we now are deprived of attending games to watch the team rise to the top.  Watching on television is just not the same, no atmosphere, can’t join in the song with supporters, and walk away from the G bouncing along.  It’s so sad that as supporters of the club that has waited more than 50 years we are dudded to totally soak up that winning feeling.  

[Jaded No More 68,915]

4 minutes ago, bush demon said:

How many players has that player concussed etc for no consequences.

Ask May how his eye socket is going 😡

I never want to see players injured but if Hawkins blows a hammy off the bone next week I would be delighted. 

[Nicko 1,382]

3 minutes ago, Jaded said:

Ask May how his eye socket is going 😡

I never want to see players injured but if Hawkins blows a hammy off the bone next week I would be delighted. 

I shouldn’t laugh at this but I did! 

[layzie 33,796]

Good work by the boys today. Wasn’t paying the closest attention up until 3 mins left in the second quarter. A friend had a serious accident at work 2 weeks ago and is lucky to be alive so I spent a bit of time having a chat on the phone. Definitely put some things in perspective for me personally. 

Wasn’t taking this one too seriously, wanted to win obviously but like everyone else I was hoping to get through with minimal energy expended and no injuries. 

I think it shouldn’t be underestimated our performance without Tmac and May. 2 crucial players on our goal to goal line along with Viney as well. We were able to see how the Dees can mix it up a bit up front and this can only help keep opposition guessing come finals. 

Honestly that performance from Fritta made the whole Sunday. Didn’t get near it 1st quarter then channeled his own Jeff Farmer to tear it up for the rest of the game. He has really cleaned up the set shot game and is kicking through it beautifully. As is Brown, speaking of which if fit and firing is a massive game changer. 

Thought Langdon covered territory well as usual. Might have been a different story without him. Pound for pound Gawn was very good I thought, and Jackson just keeps showing how much of a game changer he is and will likely be. 

Plenty of drop offs but not going to spend too much time on it. You have to expect games like this from Melksham. Gus couldn’t get near it. Meh, forget it and move on. I like Sparrow but it sounds like he’s the one to make way for Jack.

4 points, nerves kicking in. Who knows where finals will be. It’s a funny feeling but yeah let’s be happy about where we are and where we could go. Gotta be in it to win it. I don’t really have any good jokes or zingers to add to that. Stay safe everyone. 
 

 

 

 

 

[jnrmac 20,061]

2 hours ago, leave it to deever said:

Has transformed himself in the last few weeks.

His marking is great and now unlike earlier this year is doing what fwds should....score goals. 

And reminds me of that song...

I was only nineteen.😁

I would have expected Weideman after 6 years to be at the stage Jackson is now.

Jackson is a special talent.

[leave it to deever 17,511]

1 hour ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Like this?

As opposed to Olivers shots on goal....

 

 

Edited August 15, 2021 by leave it to deever

[RedFox 529]

Apologies if this has already been mentioned but thought Petty was superb today. Hard to imagine he'll be playing at Casey much over the next decade

[Diamond_Jim 12,585]

A very solid win.

Challenged and we dealt with it.

Wayward Crows in the first quarter and Fritsch's 3 in 90 seconds to finish the match may have flattered us but hell I'll take it.

And one of the few games where we kicked more goals than behinds... YAY !!!

[Pates 9,660]

2 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

A very solid win.

Challenged and we dealt with it.

Wayward Crows in the first quarter and Fritsch's 3 in 90 seconds to finish the match may have flattered us but hell I'll take it.

And one of the few games where we kicked more goals than behinds... YAY !!!

First time since round 12!

And that’s including Clarry’s awful miss from dead in front. 

[Monocology 1,109]

1 hour ago, leave it to deever said:

This one's relevant also................

 

[Earl Hood 6,086]

8 minutes ago, layzie said:

Good work by the boys today. Wasn’t paying the closest attention up until 3 mins left in the second quarter. A friend had a serious accident at work 2 weeks ago and is lucky to be alive so I spent a bit of time having a chat on the phone. Definitely put some things in perspective for me personally. 

Wasn’t taking this one too seriously, wanted to win obviously but like everyone else I was hoping to get through with minimal energy expended and no injuries. 

I think it shouldn’t be underestimated our performance without Tmac and May. 2 crucial players on our goal to goal line along with Viney as well. We were able to see how the Dees can mix it up a bit up front and this can only help keep opposition guessing come finals. 

Honestly that performance from Fritta made the whole Sunday. Didn’t get near it 1st quarter then channeled his own Jeff Farmer to tear it up for the rest of the game. He has really cleaned up the set shot game and is kicking through it beautifully. As is Brown, speaking of which if fit and firing is a massive game changer. 

Thought Langdon covered territory well as usual. Might have been a different story without him. Pound for pound Gawn was very good I thought, and Jackson just keeps showing how much of a game changer he is and will likely be. 

Plenty of drop offs but not going to spend too much time on it. You have to expect games like this from Melksham. Gus couldn’t get near it. Meh, forget it and move on. I like Sparrow but it sounds like he’s the one to make way for Jack.

4 points, nerves kicking in. Who knows where finals will be. It’s a funny feeling but yeah let’s be happy about where we are and where we could go. Gotta be in it to win it. I don’t really have any good jokes or zingers to add to that. Stay safe everyone. 
 

 

 

 

 

Great wrap up. Interested in the wingman in this game. Did Langdon actually play on Seedsman, that is on the same wing? Not that wingman should play defensive.  The commentators were speculating for the first 3 quarters and a bit, wondering why the game was played exclusively along the southern wing. So Langdon was in the mix all day and played well but alternatively that was one reason why Gus had stuff all possessions for most of the game, yet we had many posters wondering what use is Gus. If the ball is elsewhere, what can you do, if you follow the game plan of course. 
 

interesting observation from the commentators because when I used to sit in my reserved seat in the Northern Stand, I am sure 90% of the game was played on the opposite wing! 

[BDA 22,753]

43 minutes ago, Soidee said:

Whilst it’s great to see our team in this position, as long suffering supporters Covid has dudded us.  After years of attending games in all conditions, watching us get belted week in week out, we now are deprived of attending games to watch the team rise to the top.  Watching on television is just not the same, no atmosphere, can’t join in the song with supporters, and walk away from the G bouncing along.  It’s so sad that as supporters of the club that has waited more than 50 years we are dudded to totally soak up that winning feeling.  

Covid is a biatch. No doubt about that. But the team seems set-up for long term success with Dogga, Spargs, Kozzie, Rivers, Jordon coming through to support Maxy, Trac and Clarry. We'll be back at the G Round 1 next year and will hopefully see the flag being unfurled.

[Dante 2,739]

2 hours ago, P-man said:

Jon Ralph on Fritsch: “He’s got 46 goals and surely is All Australian”.

Interesting. Can’t say I’ve seen his name mentioned much in AA media chatter.

I've heard a few commentators say that Fritta is a star, I think it's only the MFC supporters that don't appreciate him.

[deanox 9,915]

1 hour ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Like this?

Hey! Where'd you get that photo of me?

Edited August 15, 2021 by deanox

[Sir Why You Little 37,035]

2 minutes ago, deanox said:

Hey! Where'd you get that photo of me?

Yes Little Alex

”Viddy Well Brother, Viddy Well…”

[DubDee 25,860]

Fritsch could easily come 3rd in the Coleman which would be an amazing achievement 

he is the best medium Fwd in the comp and the most accurate of any in the running

Edited August 15, 2021 by DubDee

[Gawndy the Great 9,011]

4 hours ago, The heart beats true said:

 

I disagree with this. This is the true beauty of freedom of speech. You get to see how people react when filled with emotion. I find it quiet insightful. 

Honestly some of the game day commentary is ridiculous. Calling it out is valid. I’d do it at the ground if a supporter was having a crack at our players the way some do in the game day thread. I don’t see it any differently just because it’s online.

Nope for mine. It’s a good outlet for me or I cop an earful from the missers and the neighbours with all the swearing and yelling. Best that what is said stays there and is not used in future under any circumstances. Any other thread is fair game though (inc this one)

[Earl Hood 6,086]

7 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Fritsch could easily come 3rd in the Coleman which would be an amazing achievement 

he is the best medium Fwd in the comp and the most accurate of any in the running

Should get a look in for AA forward posy but the selectors often fill half the forward line with midfielders. 

[Gawndy the Great 9,011]

42 minutes ago, RedFox said:

Apologies if this has already been mentioned but thought Petty was superb today. Hard to imagine he'll be playing at Casey much over the next decade

I agree he’s a starting 18 for sure. So what to do with Tommo when he comes back? A few murmuring of perhaps moving Rivers into the middle? Will be interesting nonetheless how his career unfolds. 

[P-man 13,366]

Fox just had rankings over the last 6 weeks for ability as a team to:

• not concede once the ball enters D50
• stop coast to coast transition 
• win the ball back between the arcs
• apply pressure.

Melbourne ranks first for all of them. Far and away the best team without the ball.

[Earl Hood 6,086]

2 minutes ago, CYB said:

I agree he’s a starting 18 for sure. So what to do with Tommo when he comes back? A few murmuring of perhaps moving Rivers into the middle? Will be interesting nonetheless how his career unfolds. 

Petty could go forward next year, if Tommo comes back fully fit. If we still have Weideman I would also trial him down back for a year if there is a position vacant. 

[Guest]

14 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Yes Little Alex

”Viddy Well Brother, Viddy Well…”

You guys! Now I’ve gotta watch the movie again. It’s been a good 12 months since last viewing. But not tonight. It’s late and…

Bedways is Bestways. 

[faultydet 7,594]

 

24 minutes ago, P-man said:

Fox just had rankings over the last 6 weeks for ability as a team to:

• not concede once the ball enters D50
• stop coast to coast transition 
• win the ball back between the arcs
• apply pressure.

Melbourne ranks first for all of them. Far and away the best team without the ball.

Our time has finally arrived. Not only are we playing the best style of finals winning football of the entire top 8, but also injuries and form of the others is working for us at the right time of the season.

If we play to capacity, we are 4 games from a Premiership.

It's not even embarrassing to say it out loud now.

[Sir Why You Little 37,035]

26 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

You guys! Now I’ve gotta watch the movie again. It’s been a good 12 months since last viewing. But not tonight. It’s late and…

Bedways is Bestways. 

Tolchock some old vecks tomorrow 

[Sir Why You Little 37,035]

Just now, faultydet said:

 

Our time has finally arrived. Not only are we playing the best style of finals winning football of the entire top 8, but also injuries and form of the others is working for us at the right time of the season.

If we play to capacity, we are 4 games from a Premiership.

It's not even embarrassing to say it out loud now.

I’m not ready to utter those words yet….