POSTGAME: Rd 03 vs Sydney

[BoBo 2,449]

2 minutes ago, Jontee said:

How can Fritta bump 'The McCartins' out of the way.  Must be against the laws of physics.

He’s one of those players that instinctively knows when to bump players when they’re slightly off balance. A natural footballer. 

[rufus 956]

Great effort. Needed a good win against a tough team.

Our intent to compete and intensity getting into defensive position were much closer to 2021 levels and more where they need to be. Made their switching harder by closing spaces so much faster than we have been. We competed harder in the air and at ground level than we have in a long time. Our pressure around the ball meant we could force them to kick to the areas we want them kicking to, instead of letting them dictate the game to us.

Good week by the selectors too...we need competitors playing all over the ground and they finally got that right with JVR over McDonald.

[DeeZone 8,180]

Wahooo just got home from the G what a great day for Dee supporters fantastic team win and how good were the Newbies another Stress Free day at the G. Go MFC.!!!!

[BDA 20,895]

Superb performance. Hard to find any fault really and the perfect response to last week’s aberration.

The only thing I would add that hasn’t been mentioned already was our set shots were flawless. I don’t we missed one all day. Makes such a difference to kick straight and apply score board pressure.

And great to put the Swans hoodoo to rest. I was sick of getting beaten by that mob.

[MrFreeze 1,639]

53 minutes ago, Orion said:

Yes.  He's a good decision maker

6 disposals from Spargo resulted in 2 goals, 1 goal assist, 3 score involvements. Every touch led to a score.

[Gawndy the Great 8,042]

1 hour ago, Superunknown said:

Pendlebury is my fave oppo player because he’s just classy, no nonsense and has loads of time

 

McVee is looks similar

strap yerselves in we might have another Time Lord

I wonder if he’ll get midfield minutes when builds a tank in 2-3 years time. 

[david_neitz_is_my_dad 4,001]

 

[praha 10,575]

Grundy was good but he should have been. That's a game he should play well in. Sydney lacked ruck depth today. His performance was as we'd expect. Same as most players. At our best we are hard to beat.

[picket fence 15,785]

2 hours ago, Demon Disciple said:

He has really stepped up in both our wins.

JJ also does so much better playing in the guts. I’d have him in there before Viney (whose form is a worry).

Sparrow came into it more as the game got older.

Spargo gets a very bad wrap on here. The numbers crucifying him for his attempt near half time, he was at least 5 meters away from it. He had a good game (and I’m not his biggest supporter).

Need to keep up this momentum. Go Dees

I'd Drop Viney next week, for Kossy. Vineys last two weeks have been back to the Viney of old and you all know what that is.... The Rugby player!!!

[Deefiant 429]

43 minutes ago, Red and Bluebeard said:

Chandler also ran about 100m at top pace to make position for the kick to him. Then showed Buddy how to kick for goal!

Yep, was ready on the other wing for a switch but was ignored. Worked his butt off beating 2/3 Swan players to run deep into the 50 and leading up for the mark. Play of the day for me. 

[DeeMee 782]

The Kossie inclusion dilemma.can’t drop Chandler, Spargo or Nibbler. Would not be right to drop JJ, probably on firm should be Jack but that can’t happen. Sparrow? Play smaller fwd line and give BBB a rest?

 

[dee-tox 4,831]

27 minutes ago, hemingway said:

Chandlers commitment to the contest, endeavour and enthusiasm is outstanding. Has arrived. 

He's a bit of a human wrecking ball. Hits the contest at pace.

Loved his kicking today too.

[david_neitz_is_my_dad 4,001]

 

[picket fence 15,785]

1 hour ago, DemonOX said:

Good I hate Papley. Thank god we won. 

Welcome back to form Fritta, will be much needed going forward. 

What I think about Papley 🤮

[DeeMee 782]

Welcome the all new super innovative, flexible footy department. Who really thought they would throw Petty forward to accompany JvR - love it. Presume with a tall oppo fwd line we play Tommo or TMac and with a shorter oppo fwd line we play Hibbo.

[Deemania since 56 6,345]

3 hours ago, YesitwasaWin4theAges said:

Melksham is a weapon as a sub.

Stiffled the influence of that ugly mofo Lizard Blakey......

Yes. Melksham is an ideal 'tactical' sub and injected skill set.

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,024]

I can’t remember any player from either side trying to kick around their body and miss an east set shot on goal.

[picket fence 15,785]

1 hour ago, binman said:

One of life's great pleasures - getting home from watching a win like that, and watching the replay.

Annnnnnnnnd getting totally TANKED Knowing... That you don't have to get up for work in the morning!!! 😁

[Deeoldfart 7,864]

AFL site reporting that BBB was subbed out with a back complaint.

[Colm 1,559]

A lot to like about the game. Few points that  pleased me most and I think point to the improvements we have made in the off season. 
1.- We have recruited well, Grundy had a great game and I thought Hunter had he’s best game for us too and will only get better. 

2.- Casey players standing up. Mcvee, JVR and Chandler all had great games and must play again next week.

 
3.- We have our fitness levels back. Even at the start of last season when we won our first 10 games we didn’t seem to run out the last quarter well, we certainly did tonight. 
 

4.- Goody and the coaching staff have stepped up made the changes we needed to make. Our ball use going i50 has become so much better this year as seen by the amount we scored tonight and the amount of goal scores we had. 
Another change from last season from the coaching panel is our flexibility, throwing Petty forward, we are nowhere near as predictable with our kick ins and   Our goal kicking looks to have improved as well. Thanks Chocco

[Binmans PA 26,736]

24 minutes ago, Jontee said:

How can Fritta bump 'The McCartins' out of the way.  Must be against the laws of physics.

I thought Paddy was dreadful today. I don't think my two year old would be outmuscled by Fritta, but he did it easily. Paddy also turned the ball over a number of times.

The McCartins were central to Sydney's rise up the ladder last year, their intercept game was elite, ala May and Lever the previous year.

Sydney looked very suspect in D50 today. Just as we did last week. Will be interesting to see how they go against Port.

[Binmans PA 26,736]

14 minutes ago, picket fence said:

I'd Drop Viney next week, for Kossy. Vineys last two weeks have been back to the Viney of old and you all know what that is.... The Rugby player!!!

I would too, but they won't.

Historically, it can take Jack a bit of time to hit his straps. I thought he was easily our worst today.

Edited April 2, 2023 by A F

[picket fence 15,785]

1 minute ago, A F said:

I would too, but they won't.

If we are truly ruthless it needs to be done!! Thats what makes GREAT sides! 

[Wizard of Koz 981]

3 hours ago, smiFFy said:

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Clarry Oliver is going to be the best Melbourne player to ever play the game. 

He already is

[Rodney (Balls) Grinter 10,588]

25 minutes ago, MrFreeze said:

6 disposals from Spargo resulted in 2 goals, 1 goal assist, 3 score involvements. Every touch led to a score.

He's a very important cog in our machine.

Is also a tough nut, so good at applying pressure and helping retain the ball in our forward 50.