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This is the 1981 NFL season when the up and coming 49ers finally broke through to beat America's team the Dallas Cowboys. 

And Max is our Joe Montana.

 
1 hour ago, Lil_red_fire_engine said:

I know they call soccer the beautiful game but that was beauty in chaos like you will rarely see.

One of my friends texted during the 3rd quarter:  it was beautiful to watch, like dancing on the field. when our players were carrying the ball with overlap play.

Couldn't have been choreographed better.  It was beautiful and mesmerising.

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4 minutes ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

I hope he's OK, but not confident

 

Scanning will tell the story. Not to get too complicated, but the way it happened, by landing on his straightened leg, thus compressive force transferring up to his Lumbar facet joints, which can absolutely refer pain to the posterior thigh thus tightening the hamstring as a reaction, it’s entirely possible his back is the cause. This would be fantastic, because 2 weeks is ample to rest, loosen, stretch and away he goes. The ‘typical’ hammy is a running injury, accelerating or decelerating, resultant from a wicked conspiracy of length and tension, thus a tear. If May’s is a tear, it’s ‘grade one’, scan will reveal it and he’s a no go, because 3 weeks minimum. The cruel thing is he‘ll likely feel fine by the GF, even be up to full sprint. The problem is that the risk of re-tear under 3 weeks is very high, particularly in a game situation - fatigue combined with ballistic, accelerating take-offs and speed contrasts. The scan will tell all. All Demonland fingers crossed please. 

 

Morning Demonlanders. Well, what a night. I recommend watching the replay whilst playing Sweet Georgia Brown on a loop in the background. 

17 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

One of my friends texted during the 3rd quarter:  it was beautiful to watch, like dancing on the field. when our players were carrying the ball with overlap play.

Couldn't have been choreographed better.  It was beautiful and mesmerising.

If last night was played in the snow we wouldn't have left footprints!

 
12 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

 

I'm stoked Garry is there. There may be others who did agree but I don't care.

There is so much I could say about this game, but in summary - it's the best I've ever seen a Melbourne team play.


No doubt mentioned somewhere else, second half aggregate scores from our last two games against them.

Melb 19.9

Them 3.8

Time to delete the “is Goodwin the right guy” thread. He had a clear vision of the game style he wanted us to play and stuck to it. Last night his vision was on full display

Just woke up after a big night. It was a completely dominant performance. The atmosphere and support was amazing. Felt like 20,000 Melbourne supporters sneaked over the border. Still at a loss for words. Now to sort out unfinished business. 

I could not get on this forum last night.. I was too stunned. That is close to the best I have seen us play and Max Gawn is the closest living entity to a god.

Just heard that the RSPCA has been inundated with calls about cat abuse.

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Can’t say the other word for cats starting with a ‘p’


24 minutes ago, Webber said:

 

 

Scanning will tell the story. Not to get too complicated, but the way it happened, by landing on his straightened leg, thus compressive force transferring up to his Lumbar facet joints, which can absolutely refer pain to the posterior thigh thus tightening the hamstring as a reaction, it’s entirely possible his back is the cause. This would be fantastic, because 2 weeks is ample to rest, loosen, stretch and away he goes. The ‘typical’ hammy is a running injury, accelerating or decelerating, resultant from a wicked conspiracy of length and tension, thus a tear. If May’s is a tear, it’s ‘grade one’, scan will reveal it and he’s a no go, because 3 weeks minimum. The cruel thing is he‘ll likely feel fine by the GF, even be up to full sprint. The problem is that the risk of re-tear under 3 weeks is very high, particularly in a game situation - fatigue combined with ballistic, accelerating take-offs and speed contrasts. The scan will tell all. All Demonland fingers crossed please. 

 

Thanks for this insightful comment. 
 

I’m curious as to whether the risk of a re-tear (should it reveal itself as one) is a risk that May and the club will take. 

Lets be honest most of us are one eyed red and blue supporters.

In 2000 we dreamt of what could be as we did three years ago.

Both were misguided.

In 2000  we met an incredibly talented dons team and in 2018 while our two finals efforts were great it was always a long shot against eagles at home.

But this year after being minor premiers, smashing lions and cats we must be faves and thus our best chance in over fifty years to win a flag.

My goodness.

Im elated just making it. It must be euphoric to actually win one.

 

31 minutes ago, Webber said:

 

 

Scanning will tell the story. Not to get too complicated, but the way it happened, by landing on his straightened leg, thus compressive force transferring up to his Lumbar facet joints, which can absolutely refer pain to the posterior thigh thus tightening the hamstring as a reaction, it’s entirely possible his back is the cause. This would be fantastic, because 2 weeks is ample to rest, loosen, stretch and away he goes. The ‘typical’ hammy is a running injury, accelerating or decelerating, resultant from a wicked conspiracy of length and tension, thus a tear. If May’s is a tear, it’s ‘grade one’, scan will reveal it and he’s a no go, because 3 weeks minimum. The cruel thing is he‘ll likely feel fine by the GF, even be up to full sprint. The problem is that the risk of re-tear under 3 weeks is very high, particularly in a game situation - fatigue combined with ballistic, accelerating take-offs and speed contrasts. The scan will tell all. All Demonland fingers crossed please. 

 

No expert by any means but that was my take, it wasn't a running injury as is normal with hamstrings but the way he landed, fingers crossed

9 hours ago, faultydet said:

Dude, you are about to witness a Premiership.

Only thing tomorrow will bring is the colors of the runner up.

This. I love this, Faulty!


1 minute ago, Mel Bourne said:

Thanks for this insightful comment. 
 

I’m curious as to whether the risk of a re-tear (should it reveal itself as one) is a risk that May and the club will take. 

Couple of issues. The risk is very high. Grand Final speed and intensity makes that more likely. If the choice of medical sub was taking this into account, I guess that’s something, but what if a midfielder then goes down? The other issue is long term hammy issues with an aggravated tear. As wisdom has it, don’t play injured players. I remember watching Phil Davis play in GWS’ GF, with his NQR lower leg issue, and it was horrible. Bad decision. 

I wonder if our round 23 comeback had any part in our win yesterday.

It fuelled our confidence and no doubt gave them concern if they could really win.

Was great to see us toying with them in the third quarter.

 
4 hours ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

Massively hung... Wtf happened? 

There's no need to brag and.... we destroyed them!

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