POSTGAME: Rd 03 vs Sydney

[The heart beats true 16,485]

I couldn’t watch the game because unfortunately I’m cruising through the Mediterranean, currently floating off the coast of Sorrento. Can’t wait to see the replay.

There’s not really any point to this story. Just gloating.

[deanox 8,780]

1 hour ago, MrFreeze said:

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

Just FYI I'm pretty sure the goal assist and the 2 goals all count as score involvements.

[layzie 29,758]

All's well that ends well.

[Supreme_Demon 3,018]

A great game and a great win!

A wonderful debut game from Jacob van Rooyen.

Glad we had a win for Clayton Oliver's 150th game!

 

 

Hopefully Ben Brown's back is ok?

 

Bring on West Coast next week!

 

GO DEMONS!!!! 🔴🔵👹

Edited April 2, 2023 by Supreme_Demon

[layzie 29,758]

Van Ruinator is in charge l

[DeelightfulPlay 2,268]

As a Melbournian who nowadays finds themselves in the strange land of Sydney... I've picked out an outfit in red and blue to show up in to the office tomorrow  😁  Scarf as the finishing touch, of course 

[layzie 29,758]

Wow what a night, thank you and goodnight now.

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

27 minutes ago, The heart beats true said:

I couldn’t watch the game because unfortunately I’m cruising through the Mediterranean, currently floating off the coast of Sorrento. Can’t wait to see the replay.

There’s not really any point to this story. Just gloating.

Top spot. Keep floating.

[Beetle 4,323]

Cannot believe how comfortable I felt from the outset at the game today, a rare feeling. The entire team busted their asses and I could throw a blanket over votes.

Unbelievably rare against a team like the Swans who are traditionally relentless across the park against us.

JVR is the first ‘true’ pack hitting forward we’ve had since Neitz and it’s a beautiful thing. Lever clearly fit this year and even better with May at his side.

McVee compliments Bowey beautifully with ball use off half back and huge props to Grundy, Clarry and Tracc for wrestling back the stoppage issues in the second half. Couldn’t pin point a bad contributor. One of the best recent wins I can remember seeing live.

[picket fence 15,552]

36 minutes ago, The heart beats true said:

I couldn’t watch the game because unfortunately I’m cruising through the Mediterranean, currently floating off the coast of Sorrento. Can’t wait to see the replay.

There’s not really any point to this story. Just gloating.

MEDITERRANEAN ???? SORRENTO???? Should be Oceans apart ???

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

Im tipping Olivers ball steal off Ladhams and Fritichs subsequent goal as video of the week.

[Dees2014 2,377]

3 hours ago, CHF said:

A good team wide response to the game they served up last week.

Midfield was much sharper today with excellent pressure and intensity. It really does make a world of difference to the team performance in the forward and back 50 arcs. The selection was spot on this week and the team was well coached on the day. Goodwin played them to their strengths and they stood up when challenged, both as a team and as individuals. 

What to say about JVR's debut??? Really, all you could ask for. Put himself about, tackled tirelessly and kicked a few. A lot of good games in there. Chandler, Spargo, Jordon, Sparrow, Rivers, McVee and Hibberd....... lesser lights but all had telling contributions. 

Liked Grundy's game. It improved the longer the game went on. 

Viney will need to find some form to keep his spot. In a strongly performing midfield and with depth knocking on the door, you need to be 'on' every week. 

A lot to like from this game.

Kossie back next week??? Who do you take out of that side for him? Tough decisions to make. The performance of the small forwards this week shows what my lie ahead if he walks at the end of the season. I would have him in the team next week and want him to sign on for another couple of seasons at least but today's performance gives me high hopes for the future.

Nice one Boys!

If you were Kossie why would you walk? He may not be paid quite as much as some of the lower sides would pay him, but he would be very well paid. You just need to look at Jackson at Fremantle to see how very good players can become rapidly irrelevant if they are also not in very good teams. I’m sure Goodie and the boys would be pointing that out to him. I’d be staggered if he walked….

[Demons1858 1,663]

8 goals from relative newbies in JVR, Chandler and Hunter ... nice

[Demon Dynasty 15,960]

3 hours ago, DeelightfulPlay said:

Fully concur with a lot of other posters regarding the performance of the team.  How exciting are our young uns!

For Langdon - although it didn't pay off with the big 6 points multiple times, it was really good to see him having an attacking mindset.  Three behinds ain't a bad effort for a winger, we just need to get Choco to help convert them in future!  Hunter was fantastic of course, clearly back up and running now he's out of the Doghouse (both literally and figuratively).

Agreed re slotting at leaat one of the three.  Also the last one running in, he had 2 to 3 loosish options ahead with an OTT handball if he lowered his vision.

Easy to say from the bleaches and much harder to pull off under heat but i would be surprised if that doesn't receive a minor mention as part of his review on Monday.

[FarNorthernD 5,848]

Handy day to be wearing red and blue

Melbourne AFL beat Sydney 134-84

Melbourne VFL beat Sydney 88-47

Melbourne VFLW beat Darebin 130-8

[Kent 2,626]

11 hours ago, binman said:

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

and The Cats being beaten to go 3 zip! What a beautiful day!

[wonnabeeri 231]

13 hours ago, DeelightfulPlay said:

Highest win at the MCG since 2018, well done boys!!

 

Since round 1 2023 don't you mean?

[Brownie 5,426]

7 hours ago, Wadda We Sing said:

Im tipping Olivers ball steal off Ladhams and Fritichs subsequent goal as video of the week.

The look on Ladhams face was priceless 

[Cheap Seats 3,303]

First time we have beaten anyone decent since 2021. Great win boys, really enjoying the new game style.

Love big Rooey

 

[Cheap Seats 3,303]

51 minutes ago, Kent said:

and The Cats being beaten to go 3 zip! What a beautiful day!

Coould have only been better if Freo lost.....

Now for the annual trip to the west to pay the Eagles for the 50th time in a row.

[Demon17 4,638]

9 hours ago, The heart beats true said:

I couldn’t watch the game because unfortunately I’m cruising through the Mediterranean, currently floating off the coast of Sorrento. Can’t wait to see the replay.

There’s not really any point to this story. Just gloating.

Drop anchor and turn around to be back for a big September! !!!!

[DeelightfulPlay 2,268]

56 minutes ago, wonnabeeri said:

 

Since round 1 2023 don't you mean?

I should have known that Kayo would have it wrong!

[DubDee 21,264]

Trying to find some media write ups. The Sun has nothing on our game even though it was a smashing of last years grand finalist. and the Age has a small article hidden away

god knows if we lost by 50 we’d be on the back page!

[DubDee 21,264]

9 hours ago, The heart beats true said:

I couldn’t watch the game because unfortunately I’m cruising through the Mediterranean, currently floating off the coast of Sorrento. Can’t wait to see the replay.

There’s not really any point to this story. Just gloating.

The thought of you floating in paradise while scrolling through Demonland is awesome. does life get any better? 😊

[Stiff Arm 4,415]

After Clarrie streamed through the middle to kick his first goal a guy in the crowd near me stood up and did the Clarrie finger point around the crowd. Classic!