PF: Melbourne vs Geelong

[binman 43,020]

10 minutes ago, JimmyGadson said:

Cameron gave him a bath. What were you watching? 

Smith has potential and an athletic profile that you'd kill for. 

But that's it. His defensive positioning and football IQ is not there. That was evident against Cameron on multiple occasions. 

 

I was watching our round 23 game against the cats Jimmy. 

 

 

[Monocology 1,109]

Thinking we could probably arrange a gathering of up to 100 of us at a big screen venue for Friday, under guise of religious celebration.

[1964_2 2,357]

2 minutes ago, Monocology said:

Thinking we could probably arrange a gathering of up to 100 of us at a big screen venue for Friday, under guise of religious celebration.

Demon new year? 

[Grimes Times 1,278]

2 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Means Lever has to potentially play on a tall now.

Correct. I was hoping Smith may be able to go to Sav and move Rivers onto Rohan to allow Lever to play on a small.

[dazzledavey36 54,951]

To be honest, I'd actually back Hibberd to play on Cameron.

Cameron isn't a pack marking beast,  but more so a roaming 3rd tall. Hibberd would easily match him for body strength and also at ground level and on the lead.

He's giving up 10cm in height but rarely do opposition forwards are left one on one in our defensive structure 

I'd back Hibberd in.

[Gawndy the Great 9,011]

2 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

To be honest, I'd actually back Hibberd to play on Cameron.

Cameron isn't a pack marking beast,  but more so a roaming 3rd tall. Hibberd would easily match him for body strength and also at ground level and on the lead.

He's giving up 10cm in height but rarely do opposition forwards are left one on one in our defensive structure 

I'd back Hibberd in.

Cameron is a supreme runner and is not a contest orientated forward - that is Hawkins's job. He will look to work into the wings and flanks and out work his opponent. Not saying Hibbered cannot play the role, but we need somebody  outside D50 to take the matchup because i dont think Hibberd can stay with him all day (if that is the matchup of course). 

[1964_2 2,357]

5 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

To be honest, I'd actually back Hibberd to play on Cameron.

Cameron isn't a pack marking beast,  but more so a roaming 3rd tall. Hibberd would easily match him for body strength and also at ground level and on the lead.

He's giving up 10cm in height but rarely do opposition forwards are left one on one in our defensive structure 

I'd back Hibberd in.

Don’t mind this. Petty would easily hold Sav. And if Hibbo can hold Cameron, Lever is free to do his thing. 

 

[1964_2 2,357]

1 minute ago, CYB said:

Cameron is a supreme runner and is not a contest orientated forward - that is Hawkins's job. He will look to work into the wings and flanks and out work his opponent. Not saying Hibbered cannot play the role, but we need somebody  outside D50 to take the matchup because i dont think Hibberd can stay with him all day (if that is the matchup of course). 

Or if Hibbo can hold him inside 50, are we content with Cameron getting possessions on the wings & flanks, where he will do less damage? 
 

[loges 6,767]

Every time I see Hawkins play I think of Baby Huey ( not the singer), younger members will probably have to research it.

[dazzledavey36 54,951]

15 minutes ago, CYB said:

Cameron is a supreme runner and is not a contest orientated forward - that is Hawkins's job. He will look to work into the wings and flanks and out work his opponent. Not saying Hibbered cannot play the role, but we need somebody  outside D50 to take the matchup because i dont think Hibberd can stay with him all day (if that is the matchup of course). 

Hibberd doesn't have to go with him up field. We've shown time and time again this year that we are happy for our forwards to drift higher up the field because this leaves the extra defender in Lever in May to sit back.

[Bates Mate 4,487]

38 minutes ago, Monocology said:

Thinking we could probably arrange a gathering of up to 100 of us at a big screen venue for Friday, under guise of religious celebration.

Sell tickets for 5k each, donate to the police after the game has finished

[John Crow Batty 8,871]

People forget that Hibberd kept Buddy to nil scores earlier this season. Only the 5th time it’s happened to Buddy in over 300 games. He is a dependable defender against potent forwards. 

[DubDee 25,891]

2 hours ago, Satan said:

Also in the article is jones likely to fly back to melb sat night ( even if we win) to be home with highly pregnant wife. Wont be allowed back into wa for gf

Jonsey won’t be with the boys if we make the GF???  That sucks 😢

[BigFez 1,462]

Just now, John Crow Batty said:

People forget that Hibberd kept Buddy to nil scores earlier this season. Only the 5th time it’s happened to Buddy in over 300 games. He is a dependable defender against potent forwards. 

Didn't May win the coffee machine that night for his performance on Buddy

[Diamond_Jim 12,592]

Watching the replay T Mac did very little and he must be under consideration. Logically the replacement is Melksham or for those who are contrarian thinkers perhaps Weid or Mitch Brown (if fit).

Cannot forget that Goodwin dropped Fritsch for our last PF after a win.

[Deestar9 1,635]

1 minute ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Watching the replay T Mac did very little and he must be under consideration. Logically the replacement is Melksham or for those who are contrarian thinkers perhaps Weid or Mitch Brown (if fit).

Cannot forget that Goodwin dropped Fritsch for our last PF after a win.

You can put your house on it that TMac plays …watching on TV does not give you a complete gist of the game. TMac plays & after an average 1st game back after a debilitating back injury he could be a massive plus player this week ..

[DubDee 25,891]

1 hour ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Guthrie doesn't quite agree:  "They are pretty strong comments. I'm surprised Isaac does feel that way. In the end it was a quarter of footy that cost us," Guthrie said.  "Personally for me reflecting on the game, those kind of comments, I don't know if I necessarily agree with.  "They're quality players and they're going to give us a tough night.  .

That and some bloke had the ball after a dodgy free kick with 34 seconds to go and kicked it out of bounds 😂

[Clintosaurus 7,851]

16 hours ago, Cassiew said:

I admire your optimism.

But for some it’s more of an issue here. Not to get too personal, but my uncle (a lifelong demon fan) has terminal cancer. We know that this will definitely be his last grand final (we’re really hoping he makes it to Christmas.) My dad is not in the best health either. 
 

For many demonland fans here, time is running out. This may be the last chance for a few of us. If not, I’m sure I have a few here have relatives that don’t have a lot of time left.

Many people see that chances don’t always come around. Seasons 1989 and 2001 proved that. If we don’t make the best of this, we may not get a better chance and this is by far the best chance we’ve had since 1964. If we don’t win it, this may have been the one chance to win that we lost.

I’m certainly not going to do anything drastic if we lose, but there will plenty of tears in my eyes and I will be inconsolable for days 

I totally understand. It must be the same how the old South Melbourne supporters felt thinking the swans would never win another premiership.

Hopefully for your uncle (and all of us) Maxy does get to lift the cup on the 25th.

[Watson11 2,240]

10 minutes ago, BigFez said:

Didn't May win the coffee machine that night for his performance on Buddy

Yes.  Hibbard picked up Gulden and Hayward when he rotated down there.

[Demon17 5,188]

16 minutes ago, BigFez said:

Didn't May win the coffee machine that night for his performance on Buddy

Correct. The plaudits went to Steven May.  

[Demon17 5,188]

16 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Watching the replay T Mac did very little and he must be under consideration. Logically the replacement is Melksham or for those who are contrarian thinkers perhaps Weid or Mitch Brown (if fit).

Cannot forget that Goodwin dropped Fritsch for our last PF after a win.

I felt so sorry for Fritsch but when you look at the replay of the Hawks final his game was mistake -ridden and they chose to go with Smith for soem reason - maybe that???

Not anymore - Fritsch is a gun now as a 3rd tall.

[Willmoy1947 4,096]

17 hours ago, jnrmac said:

There's no doubt they are trying to put the pressure on us after our last PF. All their talk is centred on it. They have played in 11 of the last 15 prelims  but their finals record is really poor since Scott won the flag in his first year in 2011.. Make no mistake, if Geelong lose the monkey on their back will be massive. 

But it wont work. We're a well drilled unit and if you go back to all our big games this year we have been 'under the pump' in all of them.

• Rd 4 against Geelong
• Rd 6 Richmond on Anzac Eve
• Rd 11 The Dogs at Marvel 
• Rd 12  & Final The lions 
• Rd 17 Prt at Adelaide
• Rd 21 v West Coast at Optus
• Rd 23 v Geelong at Kardinia

Our system gives the team belief. We have been building our 'big game' form and are relaxed and rested with a full list.

The pressure is all on geelong that is 1-4 in the last 5 prelims. Scott is trying to avert that pressure on to us.

It won't work

Really concise positive thoughtful loveable post. Thanks.

[jnrmac 20,097]

15 hours ago, nacnud said:

While your posts are elite, this is just another example of pointless clout chasing. I mean if you know something then why not name the player?

Stop being a wally.

If he has mail great - I am happy he's posted it.

Thats why we have these forums. If he's trolling he'll be found out.

As it turns out he's on the money. Very happy he didnt name the player, Its finals week and its not his position to do that,

 

 

[Cards13 9,117]

43 minutes ago, John Crow Batty said:

People forget that Hibberd kept Buddy to nil scores earlier this season. Only the 5th time it’s happened to Buddy in over 300 games. He is a dependable defender against potent forwards. 

I think the break from playing will have done Hibbo the world of good, he is a very good player on his day who had a couple of down weeks this season. I think he'll be fitter and faster after spending some time with Burgo and co, hopefully the fumbles have gone as well. 

To be fair though while Hibs kept him down as such it was Franklin's first game back from an injury lay off.

[jnrmac 20,097]

2 hours ago, Robbie57 said:

I don't know who Cara (sp?) is but hope her spirits have been lifted this week. We all will be cheering with you and more importantly for you.

Shows the character of our team to do this. And to Jack, glad to see you now have a little red and blue. 

A mate of mine battling ill health for a number of years now has also received a wonderful video message from Goodwin, Harmesy, Salem and oliver.

Outstanding that the club has arranged this and a wonderful way to keep the players grounded and connected to their supporters. They understand how important these games are to people and particularly in covid times.

I couldn't be prouder of our club