GAMEDAY: Rd 02 vs Brisbane

[Gawndy the Great 7,567]

Back to the game. Who is safe from being dropped?

Lever is the only one I’d confidently say has had a good game.

All members of the midfield a collective 2/10. Murdered in CP and clearance.

Bowey servicable, Fritta a pass. Brown, tick. 

Thats it. 

[wizardinoz 2,048]

I hope Harmes is dropped for Hibbo next week.

[The heart beats true 16,338]

1 minute ago, Red But Mostly Blue said:

Just remembered we have the swans next week, essentially being a reverse of our finals games last year. And we again have that fear as to which demons team will turn up next week, and injuries 😔

I honestly think today was a constant string of things that didn’t go our way. Salem, May, then Max. I also think the conditions worked against us, and worked really well for Brisbane. We are a much cleaner side than this usually.

Let’s not get sucked in by tonight. It’s been a rare one.

[monoccular 16,218]

2 minutes ago, Webber said:

If the ACL is gone (particularly if it’s an already reconstructed knee), doesn’t make much difference if you walk around on the knee or not. Only thing this suggests is that he doesn’t have associated issues - big meniscal tear, tibial plateau fracture. Gonna have to wait for the scans/orthopaedic diagnosis. 

Thanks Webber.

FWIW I hear that this is the opposite knee to the one he has had reconstructed x2

Edited March 24, 2023 by monoccular

[Garbo 1,334]

1 minute ago, titan_uranus said:

Worst since the Sydney and Fremantle losses in 2020, IMO.

Although the post-May injury capitulation in Round 11 last year vs Fremantle wasn't too much worse than this.

A lot of tonight came down to conceding 4 goals in 7 minutes at the end of the first quarter. 

Yea can’t see why our mid gets smashed so badly even without Gawn 

[Deestar9 1,412]

He’s done 2 so surely would have an idea 

[picket fence 15,314]

Tmac is Cooked as a player now just watch us get another injury🤯

 

 

 

Edited March 24, 2023 by picket fence

[Gawndy the Great 7,567]

2 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

Worst since the Sydney and Fremantle losses in 2020, IMO.

Although the post-May injury capitulation in Round 11 last year vs Fremantle wasn't too much worse than this.

A lot of tonight came down to conceding 4 goals in 7 minutes at the end of the first quarter. 

Then the first 3 in the 3rd. 

[ElDiablo14 3,183]

JVR for TMac next week!!!! Who's with me???

[Jaded No More 58,387]

3 minutes ago, Webber said:

If the ACL is gone (particularly if it’s an already reconstructed knee), doesn’t make much difference if you walk around on the knee or not. Only thing this suggests is that he doesn’t have associated issues - big meniscal tear, tibial plateau fracture. Gonna have to wait for the scans/orthopaedic diagnosis. 

Thanks. 
It’s not the same knee he’s had reconstructed before. 
 

What’s your gut feel?

[Kick_It_To_Pickett 2,934]

13 minutes ago, ElDiablo14 said:

And potentially Petty injured as well 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

After tonight, is that any great loss

[DeeZee 6,779]

All I really care about is that Max is ok.

We will bounce back

[Jaded No More 58,387]

Just now, Kick_It_To_Pickett said:

After tonight, is that any great loss

Yes. Let’s not forget how good he is because he’s had a bad game along with 21 other teammates. 

[waynewussell 4,092]

Oh great, we’re coming back on… time for Brisbane to get five more goals!

[McQueen 17,864]

This could be one of the most remarkable 12 minutes of football ever for the Melbourne football club Only 40 points. Let’s get it done

[The heart beats true 16,338]

Just now, Kick_It_To_Pickett said:

After tonight, is that any great loss

Don’t be like that. That’s poor.

[ElDiablo14 3,183]

Just now, Kick_It_To_Pickett said:

After tonight, is that any great loss

Well we are definitely a bit short on defence at the moment. May, Petty.... 

Maybe Disco could cover one of them but I am hoping May is back next week

 

 

 

[titan_uranus 22,538]

1 minute ago, Kick_It_To_Pickett said:

After tonight, is that any great loss

Embarrassing post.

Sure, be angry, we've been trash tonight, but this is embarrassing stuff from you.

[Bring-Back-Powell 13,288]

Geelong put in an absolute Barry Crocker V Sydney round 2 last year and they ended up having an ok season.…

[deva5610 970]

Just now, McQueen said:

This could be one of the most remarkable 12 minutes of football ever for the Melbourne football club Only 40 points. Let’s get it done

It's not going to happen, but in the extremely unlikely event that it does my smugness will be unstoppable.

[Call Me What You Will 693]

Massive disappointment. Fumbled first touches, turnovers etc. Every bobble went Brisbanes way. It was not our night at any level. However, the real worry was the stunned response when Max went off - and the subsequent Brisbane goals up to quarter time. I think our lads tried hard as individuals, but no one seemed to take leadership control to steady the ship, keep composed and re-set. That is the real worry.

[leave it to deever 15,909]

4 minutes ago, waynewussell said:

In the break, time to rate…

General anxious, fumbling scramble by MFC.

Major disappointments…

Brayshaw and Viney kicking turnovers

Petty stuff ups

having Grundy on bench when Gawn was off

having Petracca and Oliver on the bench together when we were being pumped

Petracca fumbles

McDonald not being able to fill second ruck duties

 

I think it's a case of us really only having 3 or 4 players performing. 

Harmes anb spargo langdon and  melksham...all veterans have been lacklustre.

Just one of those nights.

Grundy ground level skills are good but his taps have rarely hit anyone but more concerning is has taken zero marks.

[The heart beats true 16,338]

Remember last week Brisbane got rolled by 54 points. If we can get 2 goals back and lose by 28ish then that might make a big difference end of the year. A lot to play for still.

[dees189227 10,875]

Oh god the way our night has gone something else will happen. Just get through unscathed please.

[DutchDemons 1,262]

Pile on 7 goals lads.