40+ please.

14 minutes ago, 1964_2 said:

Rather than a big 40+ point win next week. Do we run with a couple of point win, to prove that not only can the filfth be beaten, but they are not the masters of the close games? 

Nah stuff that, [censored] bury them

16 hours ago, DeeWiz said:

And I reckon the two loses include the one where May came off concussed against the Pies. 

So Dogga and Harry P were assigned to mascot duty, ie, hold hands with a little kid while going through the banner. As the pic below shows, Harry had his mascot, but Dogga forgot his and didn’t even realise he’d done so! Nibbler saw this so stepped in and took Dogga’s mascot through. 
The mother in me says, Awww Nibs, you’re the best! But the Demonlander in me says, Hmmmm Dogga’s mind is elsewhere, huh! 🤨 

5 hours ago, one_demon said:

Fremantle didn't try to move the ball quickly which suits our game style.   I hope that's not the reason we won because other teams like Collingwood next week will move the ball quickly.  

St Kilda like to move the ball quickly off half back too and were in the top 4 or 6 when we played them. We completely shut them down.

When we're on, our system doesn't allow quick ball movement. It strangles teams. Just as it did Freo. Have you been watching for the last 18 months?

2 minutes ago, A F said:

St Kilda like to move the ball quickly off half back too and were in the top 4 or 6 when we played them. We completely shut them down.

When we're on, our system doesn't allow quick ball movement. It strangles teams. Just as it did Freo. Have you been watching for the last 18 months?

Defensive setup, and how quick we were to roll the zone across the ground or backwards last night, actually reminded me of what we did to St.Kilda earlier in the year. 

Edited July 30, 20222 yr by 1964_2

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20 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

And I reckon the two loses include the one where May came off concussed against the Pies. 

Get in!

2 hours ago, deebunked said:

Has anyone in the media heard of Petty? Cant recall his name being mentioned. Its always trac olie brayshaw viney.

We're not the same side without him.

We also look tougher and meaner with Hibberd back .

 

Jono Brown gave him a slight pump up post match, saying he was underrated.

The three losses in a row that came earlier in the year happened when Petty was off the ground for extended periods of time. During this time, the opposition got run ons.

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22 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

And I reckon the two loses include the one where May came off concussed against the Pies. 

He was concussed against Freo, but Petty was also off for the third quarter against Freo, Sydney and Collingwood where the opposition tlals got ahold of us all of a sudden.

2 minutes ago, A F said:

Jono Brown have him a slight pump up post match, saying he was underrated.

The three losses in a row that came earlier in the year happened when Petty was off the ground for extended periods of time. During this time, the opposition got run ons.

Had him in my votes this week, feel I've neglected him and what he brings to our team long enough. Gun.

8 hours ago, Colin B. Flaubert said:

A thumbs down to the Shockers retro guernsey too. The ‘MacPaint anchor’ strip is up there as one of the worst alternative strips in AFL history (along with Hawthorn’s jockey strip royal blue with brown and gold diamonds from ‘93 preseason, their Power Ranger jumper, North’s horrible orange jumper and our Bali knockoff strip from 2017).

I also have bad memories of it because the last time we played a Fremantle team wearing that jumper, Tony Modra kicked 10 and we lost by 9 goals. 

I like green being incorporated into their guernseys but they need to ditch the anchor logo. Mint green would be more contemporary and would look good combined with purple and white. 

6 hours ago, layzie said:

So proud of this effort last night. Down Fitzroy St in St Kilda with the scarf on and just revelling in the glory of that win. 

The boys were switched on right from the start with the pressure and even though the scoring didn't come immediately, we didn't stop bringing it until we got some scores on the board.

However not only did we bring the pressure on the ball carrier, our defensive structure was suffocating. We were back to the spreading quickly and marking space, there was no-where for these Freo jokers to go at all. All this talk of picking and choosing when to go really got to these guys and they responded like a reigning premier does.

Jack Viney played off his chops, I said it against Brisbane but this guy could play in a pinball machine right now and still come up with the ball. Love the way he's accelerating out of contests at the moment. Oliver had the hard tag by Aish. You need to be careful as a coach when you do these things, last year Harmes on Libba worked the first time but not so much the next time but he did do a very good job again. He didn't count on Petracca the bull tearing them a new A. I underestimated Petracca's game and thought he butchered it a lot but he ran at 86% efficiency. Would have loved him to dob that set shot though. Gus played like he was stoked to have the contract stuff done, I loved his game and it also didn't get enough credit. Langdon provided great width and I loved the way he took his set shot. Loved Sparrow's efforts, he knows exactly when to hit with a line breaking run. 

Our backline was great, Petty absolutely the pick of the bunch. This guy is a defensive stud and don't underestimate his toughness. Speaking of toughness, two ankle bungers for Lever and he still made it back out there. Hope that ankle is OK because it did seem like he couldn't jump much on the Logue goal. Positive step forward for Salo 

Sam Weideman, I loved the one time you got off the chain from Pearce but this kind of game will not cut it. Caught under the ball at least 5 times from my count. I'll back him in every time he's selected but I simply need to see more physical presence. He is a massive liability right now. Thought it was one of Fritsch's better games for the year, he always chose the best option whether that was a shot or pass. Small forwards amazing Kozzie, Spargo, ANB was a little down but they don't all need to be brilliant at the same time.

I'm clearly rushing this because I'm getting an evil eye but I'm so stoked with this win. If there were nerves this week then next week will be bedlam. Enjoy the say my folks, it's been a week that has ended well 😀

I give this post top marks for the grouse Aussie idiomatic prose. Dob, bung, off chops. It had it all!

6 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

[censored] I want this one. Just get it done next week boys, want to see their sad faces trudging out of the G at 3/4 time.

Geez the Docker supporters quit pretty quickly. Not just the score but the rain made their minds up I'm sure. Midway thru the 3rd, and especially the last, it was just a skeleton crowd. Our proud cheer squad were very good and loud. Well done guys and gals.

5 hours ago, John Crow Batty said:

Maybe a $1000 fine coming up for supporter equipment abuse? 

That should be overlooked and concentrate on a couple of morons throwing items over the fence. How good was security I wonder?  I saw who it was clearly so I hope the law will come down heavy on him. Being a new ground I expect their security to be as good, if not better, than the MCG. The "G" can pinpoint people in an instance.

6 hours ago, layzie said:

 

Jack Viney played off his chops....

Really? I dunno, that's a bit unprofessional. But whatever works, I guess.

4 hours ago, Demonland said:

Does this guy get frequent Flyer points every time he gets on and off the Dee-Train?

No points for" trains" unfortunately for him only planes IF they can ever get off the ground. Looking at you Qantas/Jet Star.

 

 

4 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

What would Leigh Montagna know about winning a Flag anyway??

He was involved in 2 failed Premiership Campaigns 

Come on guy's he was very strong for us just about all of last year. I'm sure deep down he feels the same this year.

4 hours ago, Demonland said:

Impossible to get a word in with all the booing. They have learned well from the Eagles. 

They really took it to a new level last night. Not generally the Docker supporters boo teams. Full of expectations this year may have got them to adopt the W.A. druggies method of intimidating umpire decisions. On that point I felt the umpiring was not too bad last night. #22  Nathan Williamson who has not been kind to us in the past got a pass mark from me. Hope he has learnt the errors of his ways umpiring our games in the past. 

2 hours ago, 1964_2 said:

Rather than a big 40+ point win next week. Do we run with a couple of point win, to prove that not only can the filfth be beaten, but they are not the masters of the close games? 

No thanks 

Now I thought

the umpires gave freo two kicks that lead directly to goals in the first. 
OK for the next two quarters. 
 

and I thought they were poor inThe last when it did not matter. 
 

no sound on so only my observation 

get it done next week Show the pies why our percentage is so much better than theirs 

Edited July 30, 20222 yr by 640MD

30 minutes ago, Mel Bourne said:

Really? I dunno, that's a bit unprofessional. But whatever works, I guess.

Well we now know what you were up to last night Mel Bourne!

1 hour ago, Superunknown said:

I give this post top marks for the grouse Aussie idiomatic prose. Dob, bung, off chops. It had it all!

It's funny what slang comes out when you're under pressure to write quickly!

Edited July 30, 20222 yr by layzie

3 hours ago, Demonland said:

This season he has gone from the Dees being guaranteed to go undefeated to missing the Top 4 to still a chance to missing the Top 4 again to keeping the faith. If we lose next week his head might explode.

Didn't he say we could miss the finals after our loss to the pies?

Jesus wept.

He really needs to get a grip.