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POSTGAME: Rd 04 vs West Coast

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52 minutes ago, demon3165 said:

Would not get carried away with a win against a completely undermanned side but you can only play against what is there, so,

I still stand by my statement that Viney has no football IQ and the first half showed that but in the second half he did what he did back in late 21 and through out the finals series see ball get ball and pass it off no thinking plays a lot better and does hurt sides when he does this.

Brayshaw, not sure what is going on there, seems to be either not happy he's playing H/B or confidence is down seems to be second guessing what he wants to do with the ball.

McVee, getting better and better, Salam might spend some time at Casey if he keeps improving ( adds that Hunt speed ).

Tmac, not much competition against him and the ground suited him, still backup for me.

Chandler, well here is a surprise on how he has come on, makes good decisions always thinking of the next move, good goal sense.

Kossie, I am one who believes his best position is in the Forward line, not sure he can handle the heat in the middle on a regular basis. 

JVR love the fact that he crashes the packs hard chases at full pace, but needs work on his marking, he need to keep his hands forward not bent backwards in trying to mark it causes to lack of strength in the hands, but still like him there.

Petty, bit at sea but the way they brought the ball in no wonder, when all your forwards fly at once you don't have much hope, the forward line still needs a lot of work, cannot fathom why when the ball is around the H/F line everyone stands still move for heavens sake open it up, learn to make holes, take your opponent out of the area.  Is it worth persevering only if they change the set up.

Grundy, played against well not their best, but the best part of it for me, he got great game time and fitness time will only get better.

If Hibbo is injured, and after watching Casey Disco would have to come in and would be a good replacement.

One thing I was happy about there was several times that 2-3 players held back on the backline so when the eagles the ball chipped around in the backline, players were there, not to give them a chance to move it on quickly.

I would love to see a change in set up in the forward line, instead of all lining up like ducks in a row take the H/F's further out, same with pockets creates a hole, can give you multiple aiming points, radical I know but we don't have a real power marking forwards.

The second half the Eagles stated to run out of steam and class but like some of there young ones.

 

Sticking up for Viney here.  He is playing the game at the highest level, he must have some level of footy IQ.    He showed heart and grunt in his early years when many of those around him didn't.  He is a premiership hero.  He has his own thread about making people cry.  A little respect please.  

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    22 minutes ago, Chook said:

    Was Jack Watts ever NOT called "Number 1 Draft Pick"? - even when he was at Port Adelaide they reeled that one out. I guess that's partially on him because he never did anything to make a name for himself apart from be a high pick.

    Point well made Chook. They are a rabble aren't they.

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    JJ to start the game on the ground next week please.

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    2 minutes ago, Willmoy1947 said:

    Point well made Chook. They are a rabble aren't they.

    Total garbage disposals

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    1 hour ago, Wadda We Sing said:

    Thats strange i had a look and i couldnt see your remarks anywhere? Perhaps i missed them....do you have a link?

    If you can bring up the thread for me I should be able to find them. Also the draft thread of 2019 where he was our last pick. I am pretty computer useless and I just can’t find the threads.

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    2 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    If you can bring up the thread for me I should be able to find them. Also the draft thread of 2019 where he was our last pick. I am pretty computer useless and I just can’t find the threads.

    Will try later. 

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    4 hours ago, Mazer Rackham said:

    Note: "Goal Line", not "back of the padding".

    According to the rules, it's a goal. This "back of the padding" thing is a furphy.

    Note that the back of the padding lines up precisely with the back of the goal line… it was NOT a goal.

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    4 minutes ago, layzie said:

    I never heard anyone referred to or maligned as a number 1 pick as much as Jack Watts. 

    He was our choice, we picked him.  And then he arrived at a dysfunctional club where development was poor.  We paraded him around like he was a prized colt at the Magic Millions.  What were we thinking? 

    Fast forward to the now and we develop our prospects properly and Jason Taylor had got the midas touch

    And we don't need Taylor being poached (we poached him from the Pies)

    In terms of best recruiters, his record is right up there with the best if not the best

    As for our depth, I honestly never thought we could do as well as we're doing.  We are leading the way in terms of list building

    Just imagine if we continue to list build properly for the next 10 years?  No more bottoming out or rebuilding from scratch

    Finals and top 4 ongoing every season

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    5 minutes ago, Deebymistake said:

    Sticking up for Viney here.  He is playing the game at the highest level, he must have some level of footy IQ.    He showed heart and grunt in his early years when many of those around him didn't.  He is a premiership hero.  He has his own thread about making people cry.  A little respect please.  

    There is footy IQ and there footy IQ so answer this, is he on the same level in that department of players, Judd, Cousins, Pendlebury, Martin, hell can go back to Greg Williams etc, no, his strength is see ball get ball and pass it on, simple football, when he tries to to do anything else it comes undone, I will take his strength of his ability to fit the sides need, what he did in late 21 and the second half was do what Oliver used to do get ball and dish it off now that Oliver works a lot outside now, he does not need to be the one to do that, again stick to your strength not your weakness.

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    3 hours ago, sue said:

    The score reviewers have only one decision to make (unlike the umps for whom I feel pity despite my swearing at them). You'd think they'd know the rules that affect their one simple job. Apparently not. (I wouldn't expect the commentators to know much at all.)

     

    Unlike many here, it would seem that they are at least aware that the back of the padding lines up with the back of the goal line. It was not a goal.

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    4 hours ago, BigFez said:

    I know this isn't a punting forum but just wanted to share my pain with any punters in the group :)

    image.thumb.jpeg.17b3648bb20eb552f5f002a62a90a9f3.jpeg

    How much didn’t you win Fez?

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    3 hours ago, Dee Zephyr said:

    From stingy Demons to high scoring Demons. We’ve kicked a league high 70 goals in the first month, next best Pies with 59.

    Not bad for a team with a cruddy forward line.

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    5 minutes ago, demon3165 said:

    There is footy IQ and there footy IQ so answer this, is he on the same level in that department of players, Judd, Cousins, Pendlebury, Martin, hell can go back to Greg Williams etc, no, his strength is see ball get ball and pass it on, simple football, when he tries to to do anything else it comes undone, I will take his strength of his ability to fit the sides need, what he did in late 21 and the second half was do what Oliver used to do get ball and dish it off now that Oliver works a lot outside now, he does not need to be the one to do that, again stick to your strength not your weakness.

    We get it. You don’t like Viney

    Give it a rest. 
     

    Yesterday he was In everything, working his backside off, it’s a shame you couldn’t see it 

    Edited by Sir Why You Little

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    3 hours ago, P-man said:

    Just read a match review that deadset described Lever as a “high profile recruit”. He’s in his sixth season at the club ffs. Twice as long as he was at the fruit tingles.

    its akin to referring to “ex-Bomber” Michael Hibberd or “Number 2 draft pick” Christian Petracca.

    Gotta bump up that word count 🤣

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    8 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    How much didn’t you win Fez?

    $850

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    3 minutes ago, BigFez said:

    $850

    Kozz 

    2.5

    you must have been apoplectic yesterday. Did your TV Remote survive?

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    5 minutes ago, BigFez said:

    $850

    I once missed out on $700 because Sam Blease kicked a goal from the boundary in the dying seconds against the Pies in Queens Birthday which meant we covered the 40 odd point line. So we got done by 7 goals and I was out of pocket $700. I never forgave Blease for that 🤣

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    2 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    Kozz 

    2.5

    you must have been apoplectic yesterday. Did your TV Remote survive?

    I was mindful of the children watching with me so I handled it quite well.  Would have been a nice little injection for the black ops account (the one that isn't shared with the wife), but not to worry.

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    2 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    I once missed out on $700 because Sam Blease kicked a goal from the boundary in the dying seconds against the Pies in Queens Birthday which meant we covered the 40 odd point line. So we got done by 7 goals and I was out of pocket $700. I never forgave Blease for that 🤣

    Ouch.  Because being an MFC supporter in those days wasn't already hard enough.

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    18 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    We get it. You don’t like Viney

    Give it a rest. 
     

    Yesterday he was In everything, working his backside off, it’s a shame you couldn’t see it 

    Another one that doesn't read or understand but I don't expect you to really...

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    Gee what a game and team we follow.

    We are a fickle bunch.

    Well at least I am.

    Thoughts of catastrophe and emotions of doom and gloom during and following the Lion's game.

    When Max went down and the cameras revealed how dejected he was in that room by himself, I felt the same way.

    I thought our season was done and dusted.

    But thank goodness for Grundy who has done a fine job since. I'm sure Jackson couldn't have stepped up like him.

    And Max will be back very soon. Add to this beating last years runners up and winning over in Perth.....both by over 50 points and we look like premiers again.

    Tmac showed glimpses of his 21 form. Bbb will be back and Kozzie could have kicked 6. Our backline is better than ever even without Salo ...tx JV and the other JV our interim captain proved to us why he is.

    A win against the Don's may have us on top of the ladder depending on other results and I feel confident again.

    Thanks Mfcss but you can go away for now.

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    20 minutes ago, hardtack said:

    Unlike many here, it would seem that they are at least aware that the back of the padding lines up with the back of the goal line. It was not a goal.

    I had a close look at several stills from this and othe games and if that is the AFL'S intention, they need to be more careful with the placement of the padding and line drawing.  Clearly saw examples of the padding being further back.

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    1 minute ago, demon3165 said:

    Another one that doesn't read or understand but I don't expect you to really...

    What was your cryptic message Grasshopper?

    On numerous occasions yesterday you bagged out the VC…understand??

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