Jump to content

POSTGAME: Rd 08 vs Gold Coast


Demonland

Recommended Posts

GC smashed us in the contest - that is our 1wood as the footy losers say. Still got 61 inside 50s… I don’t know, I think we got away with one there. I just hope we can recover, finish off Hawthorn with a quick kill and get ready for a tough month leading up to the bye.

But I am feeling vindicated with my Petty and JVR can’t get it done for us forward in 2023. Keep it going another week but let’s get JVR a few weeks with Brown and see if he can provide a complimentary role. 

We must be chasing a tall forward hard in trades, it’s our only glaring immediate hole.

But again, you lose the contest, the forwards are not getting the best service. 

  • Like 5
Link to comment
Share on other sites

6 minutes ago, rpfc said:

What is this?

For every good post of yours, there are five examples of stilted overreaction or wild misreads.

What’s the issue. If you’re going to bother to reply at least pick a part of it and offer a counter 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

We won, but same old story as most games this year.

Poor forward delivery and retention, punctuated by clumsiness and lack of composure in defence at key moments.

Except this time we got smashed in the contest too.  

Disappointing games by Fritsch and Pickett - but Viney completely shut down Rowell after quarter time.

We really gotta fix up ground ball at both ends, we're just off the pace and it's killing our potential.

Feels like back half of 2022 again.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

smashed in contested possessions but still easily won the inside 50’s

i think our game plan is ok

it was effort and intensity all over the ground where we lost out

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

36 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

May kicks in to the left and close to the centre square with 15 seconds left.. [censored] [censored] [censored] [censored] gotta go closer to the boundary!

100% this. I scared everyone at work when he did that

  • Like 1
  • Haha 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites


37 minutes ago, Maldonboy38 said:

We don't win well, and we don't win easily, but we find a way. 

Some massive deficiencies to be sorted out in our midfield. Some other deficiencies to be worked out in our F50. 

In the last 5 minutes Rivers, Viney and Brayshaw were immense. 

Our forward line is a big issue with lacking a  big  tall  marking like Cameron or Hawkins type. Tmac seems gone.

Also when our defence goes south it really does it big time.

I struggled with the voting. Did we over do it belting Nth last round per chance?

Something wasn't right with so many.

It's 4 points and I know we have 6 and 2 but I think many of us feel a little flat.

Edited by leave it to deever
  • Like 1
  • Haha 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Jvr great to be able to develop him but limited influence and someone else comes in

Link to comment
Share on other sites

18 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Right now, Hibberd is a top 5 most important player for us.

May is clearly not fit so he makes up a lot for that.

I look forward to the day he kicks out to the right. So predictable it is a joke

 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 minutes ago, Cyclops said:

Before tonight it is long time since Fritsch has been held to zero goals in a match.

It was his own fault. Cooked so many chances. It was Fritta of the bad years when he couldn’t kick them to save himself. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I actually didn't mind Pettys game forward tonight. Presents well up the wing and blocks well for team-mates. Would like him to hit the scoreboard of course.

Having said that, he's probably more valuable for us as a defender and think Brown has more forward craft and ability to draw free kicks.

Time for us to have Brown forward and Petty as the third tall defender I think.

Edited by Nascent
  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

38 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Hunter’s cooked and Grundy’s a headless chook so there goes our recruits from last year.

Fritsch needs a wake up call.

Chandler’s struggling with his leg, had no explosiveness in the second half. 

I thought Oliver had left behind these shocker games in 2020 but he’s had a few this year now.

May and Lever madness bubbling along. Petty could help but he gives no offensive drive and that’s how the ball gets stuck at the wrong end. Disco was really coming in to the game late in the 3rd with some intercept marks, not sure they subbed the right guy.

When a team turns up the pressure and speed and we can’t get the backline set we’re coughing up goals.

And our ball movement just becomes gimmicky or bombing because too few of our players make quick accurate decisions.

IMG_0109.thumb.jpeg.9880cd6cf0829c688a64c4024fc7f335.jpeg

 

  • Like 7
  • Clap 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites


 

17 minutes ago, Tarax Club said:

Casboult is an experienced physically mature forward must have 15kg+, strength and height on Turner. Sold the poor bloke to the wolves. Whoever decided on that match up should severely self-flagellate themselves behind the shelter shed. Absolute Howler! The penny did belatedly drop, Petty went back and can stay there. Maysie needs help. Desperately.

Glen Iris Primary School - 1972.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I don’t know what’s wrong with May this year , but he just seems to be going through the motions , or carrying an injury perhaps?

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 minutes ago, dino rover said:

Jvr great to be able to develop him but limited influence and someone else comes in

He stays in because there is nobody else. I hope he's not suspended.  Shouldn't be but hey that's never stopped them.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

4 minutes ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

Tell me you're joking. Amazing.

-6 clearances, -27 contested possessions, -25 points from stoppage. 
Noah Anderson 22 years of age, Rowell 21. 
By any football metric that is a midfield smashing and they are on average 5-6 years younger than us, so yes, we got smashed by an inexperienced midfield. Trac said as much after the game. Our mids will be super flat with that performance.

  • Like 6
  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Gold Coast are the last team to beat Geelong, who have been absolutely dominating teams since.  The Suns are a very good team, especially at home. They had some important players out as well.  We probably didn't deserve to win but we did.  On such results seasons are often built.  Gawn and Viney played like the leaders they are and that was the difference in the end, along with Brayshaw putting his body on the line multiple times.

The Suns will win a lot of games at home and against very good opposition. Fritsch will not play that badly again.  Time for Brown to come back and we desperately need Hibberd to play as many games as possible.  I think Harmes might be due a full game too. 

  • Like 12
  • Love 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Just now, Nascent said:

I actually didn't mind Pettys game forward tonight. Presents well up the wing and blocks well for team-mates. Would like him to hit the scoreboard of course.

Having said that, he's probably more valuable for us as a defender and think Brown has more forward craft and ability to draw free kicks.

Time for us to have Brown forward and Petty as the third tall defender I think.

I’d much rather Brown, McDonald or Smith forward than Petty. 
 

Especially when May isn’t fit and Hibberd is out and the backline needs Petty.

  • Like 4
  • Love 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    2024 Player Reviews: #32 Tom Sparrow

    Had to shoulder more responsibility as the club’s injury concerns deepened but needs to step up more as he closes in on 100 games. Date of Birth: 31 May 2000 Height: 186cm Games MFC 2024: 21 Career Total: 95 Goals MFC 2024: 6 Career Total: 34 Games CDFC: 1 Goals CDFL: 0

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 4

    2024 Player Reviews: #35 Harry Petty

    Failed to fulfill the promise of his breakout six goal effort against the Tigers in 2023 and was generally disappointing as a key forward. It remains to be seen whether Simon Goodwin will persevere with him in attack or return him to the backline where he was an important cog in the club’s 2021 premiership success. Date of Birth: 12 November 1999 Height: 197cm Games MFC 2024: 20 Career Total: 82 Goals MFC 2024: 9 Career Total: 28 Brownlow Medal Votes 3

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 14

    2024 Player Reviews: #22 Blake Howes

    After a bright start to the season, playing mostly in defence, Howes seemed to lose his way in midseason but fought back with some good performances at Casey and finished the year back at AFL level. One to watch in 2024. Date of Birth: 7 March 2003 Height: 191cm Games MFC 2024: 15 Career Total:  15 Goals MFC 2024: 0 Career Total:  0 Games CDFC 2024: 6 Goals CDFC 2024: 0

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5

    2024 Player Reviews: #33 Tom Fullarton

    Originally an NBL basketballer with the Brisbane Bullets, he moved across town in 2019 to the AFL Lions where he played 19 games before crossing to Melbourne where he was expected to fill a role as a back up ruckman/key forward. Unfortunately, didn’t quite get there although he did finish equal sixth in Casey’s best and fairest award. Date of Birth: 23 February 1999 Height: 198cm Games CDFC: 14 Goals CDFL: 13

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5

    2024 Player Reviews: #10 Angus Brayshaw

    Sadly, had to wrap up a great career in midstream on the back of multiple concussions which culminated in the Maynard hit in the 2023 Qualifying Final. His loss to the club was inestimable over and above his on field talent given his character and leadership qualities, all of which have been sorely missed. Date of Birth: 9 January 1996 Height: 188cm Games MFC 2024: 0 Career Total: 167 Goals MFC 2024: 0 Career Total: 49

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 8

    2024 Player Reviews: #40 Taj Woewodin

    The son of former Demon Brownlow Medalist Shane, Taj added a further 16 games to his overall tally of games but a number were as substitute. He is slowly fitting into the team structure but without doing anything spectacular and needs to take further steps forward in 2025 for his career to progress. Date of Birth: 26 March 2003 Height: 182cm Games MFC 2024: 16 Career Total: 20 Goals MFC 2024: 1 Career Total: 3 Games CDFC 2024: 6 Goals CDFC 2024: 1

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5

    2024 Player Reviews: #16 Bailey Laurie

    The clever small was unable to cement a place in the Melbourne midfield and spent most of his time this year with the Casey Demons where he finished equal fourth in its best & fairest. Date of Birth: 24 March 2002 Height: 179cm Games MFC 2024: 6 Career Total: 11 Goals MFC 2024: 2 Career Total: 2 Games CDFC 2024: 12 Goals CDFC 2024: 7

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 23

    2024 Player Reviews: #17 Jake Bowey

    Bowey’s season was curtailed early when he sustained a shoulder injury that required surgery in the opening game against Sydney. As a consequence, he was never able to perform consistently or at anywhere near his previous levels.  Date of Birth: 12 September 2002 Height: 175cm Games MFC 2024: 14 Career Total: 61 Goals MFC 2024: 0 Career Total: 6

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 7

    SLIP SLIDING AWAY by Meggs

    It was a sweaty, slippery night at Cazalys Stadium, a tough slog with low scoring and missed opportunities.  The Hokball Hawks hung on to win by a goal and sit second on the ladder, relegating the disappointed Demons to, almost certainly, finals spectators.   We had to win this match. When news broke of late withdrawals of talisman Kate Hore and key back Gaby Colvin, expectations plummeted, and Demon fans despaired.  The bad news was the signature song of 2024, a season that’s

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!

×
×
  • Create New...