2 hours ago, dimmy said:

Bit harsh on Smith . There are a lot of people who lose one on ones against CHarlie, But not many that can keep up with him (see the replay 3rd Q I think )

 

Why does smith get a pass, his opponent single handedly kept lions in the game, the number of times he was out of position or caught ball watching is unacceptable, granted he was playing on a good player but given the lions supply Cameron should not have had anywhere near the influence he did. Smith should not been seen again this year after that performance 

Edited August 28, 20213 yr by Garbo

Feeling a bit wired and flustered. 

One game to go (maybe two), and a two week wait to play.

Usually watching the finals as a kind of neutral supporter with a small lean to the underdog.

Wow, in the box seat!

Winning games when we are favourites, can't remember when we did that on a regular basis.

Such a great year, like a 'coming of age" story.

Such a great week, all Australians, a rising star, a captain, a coaches award, then this win.

Go Dees!

Edited August 28, 20213 yr by kev martin

WOM

 

Well Oiled Machine…..

So many top efforts it’s hard to know where to start: Rivers, Kossie, ANB...  You could almost list the whole team.

I was particularly impressed with Sparrow’s game and I thought Langdon was back to his first half season form where he gets all the way up into the forward line and hits the score board. First time he has kicked a goal since round 13. I wonder whether they’ve been saving this part of his game for finals. 

My only concern is TMac. He’s never been fast but he seemed particularly slow today and lacked awareness of what was happening around him. I’d back him in but gee I hope he can find some of his form from earlier in the season.

Edited August 28, 20213 yr by Nairobi_Demon

Blessed are the Dees for they have earned back the respect of the football world.  Two more games and they will become the hallowed ones.

GO DEES!

[censored] yes!!!! 

Let's go boys!!!

7 hours ago, Monocology said:

My mum wants her curtains back Jacqui Felgate

I thought they were here pyjamas 🙂

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Or just get a job as a truckie

Where do you begin, what a team. Oli in the first half was the best in the game, Tracc on par in the second half.

Once we were able to slow down the Lions ball movement, the structure/defence just leaning back on the ropes before punching out of the clinch is a site to behold. A little nervy this week with such a young group but settled into it.

Long gone are the days you just knew we’d be rolled over after a good half of footy, we’d run out of gas, couldn’t finish etc etc. 

A sad pleasure of the night was my amazing wife sitting next to me deeply engrossed in the game for the second half. She’s not much of a footy/sports fan (was a Bombers fan growing up) but last night she was as engaged as I was and jumping up and down and clapping through the last qrt. It was a pleasure to have someone to enjoy it with, sad for not being able to share with a group of Dees mates and other family. 

Cant wait to watch the replay with my 5yr  this morning. 

Go Dees!!!

6 hours ago, Jaded said:

We didn’t even play our best. Second quarter we looked deadly, but we can play better. Certainly not our best night in defense and yet… 

We lost the clearances, kick poorly from set shots and didn’t defend the ground ball particularly well. If it clicks in the next few games the opposition won’t get close. 

34 minutes ago, Fat Tony said:

We lost the clearances, kick poorly from set shots and didn’t defend the ground ball particularly well. If it clicks in the next few games the opposition won’t get close. 

Right on, maybe I'm deluded from years of watching this team however again I felt we should have won by another 3-4 goals.  I think we have another level

7 hours ago, Mel Bourne said:

I’m pretty sure the commentators (on the Fox broadcast) made mention that the switch was made on Cameron from Salem to Smith. Perhaps in the quarter time break. 

They were wrong. 

Ecstatic for some of the faithful that got to see the boys live last night. There was a bit of noise there, it sounded like it anyway.

Nearly 14k there, not bad considering a 20k cap. 

Firstly, if we kick straight and are more efficient then this is 60+ point smashing. It’s baffling that we somehow managed to go goalless in the third quarter but that was not for lack of good play it was just poor use at the final point. They (the Dees players) made us (the fans) earn the win but we were far an away the better team from quarter time onwards. 

Oliver is a beast, I don’t think I’ve had more love for a Melbourne player. He is such a gun and the best thing is that now he is also hitting the scoreboard. He had so many score assists and if the forwards had done their job they would turn into more goal assists. But for them not to tag him was just plain ludicrous. 

Fritta brings so many smiles to my face, 50+ goals already from a mid-size forward is incredible. Looking back on how he came to the club and how we got him through the Jack Watts pick you really have to take your hat off to the Goody and the selectors. 

Prelim final means we get to relax and hope that the cats and GWS beat up on each other. 

Edited August 28, 20213 yr by Pates

8 hours ago, Crompton's the man said:

Does anyone else think we need a new coach or am I the only one?

Still, maybe, need a goal kicking coach. 

8 hours ago, dees189227 said:

Any idea how to get into Perth. Are we allowed?

Edward John Eyre tried this way but didn’t quite make it 

7 hours ago, bing181 said:

Decent player-by-player ratings here, hard to disagree. …..

https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/teams/melbourne-demons/afl-finals-2021-melbourne-demons-player-ratings-vs-brisbane-first-qualifying-final-reviews-stats-best-and-worst-players/news-story/2de934808b2d6d893f6d98f7e3b4d5d0?recommendedCount=0

31. Bailey Fritsch, the Coldstream Cougar ….   That’s a new one!!

Tom Sparrow 😎.. kid can play 

Mark Williams needs a ton of recognition for last nights performance.  Look at the Melbourne players with the best disposal efficiency last night. The much maligned ANB, Smith, Viney, Sparrow, and Harmes are right up there. 
 

Well I’m officially hungover. Again. 

9 hours ago, dees189227 said:

Thankyou goody for taking off those players. Even though may was filthy

jake Lever nevers comes off. He wouldn't know where the bench was.

ANB, I have been eating Crow and Humble Pie this year over you and last night fully choked on them. Great game last night, if not your best and in a final. Well done son, you are a valued member of the team and I was wrong to want you delisted. 

Edited August 28, 20213 yr by Redleg

9 hours ago, Doug Reemer said:

There are two type of demonalanders.

1. Those who were critical and questioned the value of Viney & Brayshaw at any point this year.

2. Those who didn’t. 
 

I know where I stand. 

I criticised Viney but not Brayshaw. what does that make me? 😁

Edited August 28, 20213 yr by BDA

Trac must have heard my sons comment on how inept he had been at times coz he then kicked 2.!!!!!

I am amazed at how loosely they play on him (Trac, not my son).

And could someone tell me where do I find the "Do anything you like to Viney" in the rule book?

9 hours ago, RalphiusMaximus said:

Loved that hard groundball clash he had with McCarthy.  They both went in hard and neither one went head-first looking for the cheap free.  Perfect technique from both players, great contested clash and Sparrow damn near killed the guy when they hit.  🤣

Clarry mrk 2