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Accidentally posted this in the RD 1 pre game thread. Reposting it here.

Max was credited with three goals in the first half yesterday yet I swear I only saw him kick two. One in the first quarter from the goal square and another in the second from a strong mark.

I also recall Spargo kicking three for the match yet he's only credited with two.

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    1 minute ago, Demon Jack said:

    Accidentally posted this in the RD 1 pre game thread. Reposting it here.

    Max was credited with three goals in the first half yesterday yet I swear I only saw him kick two. One in the first quarter from the goal square and another in the second from a strong mark.

    I also recall Spargo kicking three for the match yet he's only credited with two.

    To be fair to the scorers, it is very difficult to tell Maxy & Spargs apart...

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    19 minutes ago, Willmoy1947 said:

    Lever not a concern? anyone hear anything?

    Got through the game and didn’t look hampered at all. I assume it was a regulation twisted ankle last week

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    21 minutes ago, adonski said:

    More likely his composure issues to blame I would have thought

    But he didn’t even look interested in scanning for another option which was strange. 

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    13 minutes ago, Demon Jack said:

    Accidentally posted this in the RD 1 pre game thread. Reposting it here.

    Max was credited with three goals in the first half yesterday yet I swear I only saw him kick two. One in the first quarter from the goal square and another in the second from a strong mark.

    I also recall Spargo kicking three for the match yet he's only credited with two.

    Spargo's attempt at goal in the 2nd quarter with about 6 minutes left hit the post. Chandler was pushed in the back in the goal square.   Gawn followed up took the advantage and kicked the goal.  Commentators were day dreaming at the time so it wasnt clearly broadcast. 

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    1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Sistine Chapel-worthy

    Does that mean, the ball is GOD, as man reaches out for communion. 

    The Sistine is Beautiful, I got to sit in it for a few hours one day.

    The Apocalypse is written on the wall. The demons purge everybody before them. I hope we are the chosen few, come the seasons end.

    Edited by kev martin

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    15 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    March Champions of the Panasonic/Fosters/Ansett/Wizard Home Loans/NAB/JLT/Marsh/AAMI Cup

    We aren't including the X games (AFLX) , didn't we get the "lollies"?

    Edited by kev martin

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    23 minutes ago, Jjrogan said:

    Spargo's attempt at goal in the 2nd quarter with about 6 minutes left hit the post. Chandler was pushed in the back in the goal square.   Gawn followed up took the advantage and kicked the goal.  Commentators were day dreaming at the time so it wasnt clearly broadcast. 

    I was so confused with this play.

    If the ball hit the post doesn't that make the ball dead, so Max can't take the advantage. 

    I didn't have any commentary,  so thought the goalie had a "howler".

    Edited by kev martin

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    56 minutes ago, monoccular said:

    Surely Freo anything but 18th harms our draft pick.   🙄

    BUMP and you are liable if you hit the nail on the head. 

     

    Timothy - are you envisioning Moses ordering the parting of the Red Sea?

    Otherwise, “always look on the bright side of life 🎶🎶”. 

    Bump/liable/nail/head: 🤔

    Moses-like would be nice, wouldnt it, Mon! But, no, it was Brian's inspiration I was channelling.

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    1 hour ago, Demonland said:

     

    Wow, some real hot takes in that Twitter thread! 
    Max being the most protected player in the comp would be the clubhouse leader 

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    6 minutes ago, kev martin said:

    I was so confused with this play.

    If the ball hit the post doesn't that make the ball dead, so Max can't take the advantage. 

    I didn't have any commentary,  so thought the goalie had a "howler".

    MMM 'call' (I use the word very advisedly) seemed to say it was a downfield free for a push on Spargo after his kick. So not an issue what happened to the ball after?

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    10 minutes ago, kev martin said:

    I was so confused with this play.

    If the ball hit the post doesn't that make the ball dead, so Max can't take the advantage. 

    I didn't have any commentary,  so thought the goalie had a "howler".

    From what I saw (on TV) it looked like the ball was going to hit the post but bounced unexpectedly vertically and then did not hit the post.  So it was a goal. No need for in-the-back free etc.  But who knows.

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    2 minutes ago, kev martin said:

    I was so confused with this play.

    If the ball hit the post doesn't that make the ball dead, so Max can't take the advantage. 

    I didn't have any commentary,  so thought the goalie had a "howler".

    The goal umpire definitely signals a behind initially, so he didn’t miss that the ball hit the post.

    The ball also looked like it ended up behind the goal line after hitting the post, but maybe it was just on the goal line before coming back into the playing field.

    Then on the coverage you can just see Gawn come trotting up and presumably kick the goal, and then the field umpire gives the all clear for a goal.

    I reckon it’s a mistake to allow the advantage given any advantage should’ve resulted in a behind.

    I’m guessing the field umpire didn’t realise the ball had hit the post and instead thought it was still in the field of play after Chandler’s free kick.

    Ultimately the right outcome of a goal, but not the player who should’ve kicked it.

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    1 hour ago, McQueen said:

    It appeared to me that Chandler was under instruction to have shots at distance rather than looking for a lead-up or drop in a hole option because there were a couple of short passes available that he ignored. 

    I think the instruction as it should always be to forwards is if you think you can kick it then take the shot.
     

    Of course you always play the percentages and if there is a better option then give it off- but often the open lead down the ground is a sucker play- more often than not it results in a turnover- it’s harder to execute properly than it appears. 

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    42 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    I didn't want to take away from this victory by invoking the AFLX.

    The what!!!!

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    15 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

    Is there a replay on the AFL site. I can see full videos for Dogs v North and GWS v Suns but not any others.

    Thanks

    Surely there is a video of Collingwood!

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    15 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

    Is there a replay on the AFL site. I can see full videos for Dogs v North and GWS v Suns but not any others.

    Thanks

    I had a quick look on the AFL app and the games can be watched, if you click on "matches" icon. Each individual game has "watch replay" icon on it. The Melbourne game on my app doesn't have a "watch replay" icon, though.

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    After reading all the comments and watching a few brief high lights it is hard to be anything but very positive about the season ahead. We look to have good to very good players in almost every position. I sense there is an attitude of we still have to win a GF at the G amongst the players. Bring it on.

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    3 minutes ago, kev martin said:

    I had a quick look on the AFL app and the games can be watched, if you click on "matches" icon. Each individual game has "watch replay" icon on it. The Melbourne game on my app doesn't have a "watch replay" icon, though.

    7 mins of highlights Demons vs Tigers 

    Joy to watch

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    3 minutes ago, kev martin said:

    I had a quick look on the AFL app and the games can be watched, if you click on "matches" icon. Each individual game has "watch replay" icon on it. The Melbourne game on my app doesn't have a "watch replay" icon, though.

    The upside is there may be no footage for the other sides to pour over during the next two weeks. Just wait in fear!

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    18 hours ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

    L. Hunter post-match:

    Man of few words, and less emotion: we won't be seeing him in the Smile File, I think!

    But you're very welcomed, sir!

     

    p.s. (Demon Army take note, @WalkingCivilWar ) 'Grawn-dy! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽  'Grawn-dy! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽  'Grawn-dy! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Etc...

    Sounds good, Tim. Yesterday we were just blowing the cobwebs out and weren’t in full voice since not everyone was there.

    We already have the “Gaaawwwnnny” slow chant but have yet to make a Brodie one. My theory is because the DA guys are all hardcore man-crushing on Brodie, their faculties have temporarily forsaken them rendering them unable to create a new chant just yet. I’ve not seen this level of overt man-love since Jonesy played. Maysie gets a little, but Brodie has them all mesmerised. 😁🙃😝

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