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Posted
9 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

I know it's tempting fate even to mention it, but if we do play them in the GF I hope some enterprising lad or lass (paging @WalkingCivilWar@) creates a giant "7-1" banner to unfurl once the game is iced. IYKYK.

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I'd buy the collectors edition 

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14 minutes ago, Kozzie4PM said:

Being a massive soccer fan I find this a bit weird. Chanting doesn't mean the game's over. You just do it to support the team. We should do it when we're behind!!

I was specifically talking about the long Melbourne chant, Koz. I think it’s considered fitting for when the game is well and truly sewn up before the final siren. That’s when the likes of Collingwood do it. Another thing we do that divides the cheer squad is when we look certain to win, when there’s a minute left on the clock we sing Grand Old Flag. Some members love this, some not so much. We didn’t do it yesterday because doing the Melbourne chant then them getting so close shut us up real quick. 😂

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4 hours ago, Chook said:

I would fear for my life if I came near this guy and he wished me ill:

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In the zone there is Trac!!

I think he is actually just a nice guy though. Often see he and Clarrie put a hand out to help an oppo player up but don’t see many others doing the same.

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Posted

Just looking at the Kayo mini - mid Q1 Brayshaw took a mark and was hit late on the top of the head by Maynard.

How was that not at least a 50?

Did Christian even look at it?

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Posted
9 hours ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

haha there's a 10 year old girl giving one.... amazing

Well she had too! She couldn’t racially abuse him so she went to the next brainless action.

Posted
1 hour ago, binman said:

I'm holding judgement on that 'till I hear tracc confirm he was the one who was in the wrong.

Cox is a [censored].

SEN played a snippet from his podcast and he said in no uncertain terms that Trac had apologised to him and they’ve moved on.

So if he’s lying it’s incredibly blatant. 

As for whatever censored word you used to describe him, I wholeheartedly agree. 

 

Posted
3 hours ago, A F said:

Come on mate.

Both Daicos boys are as good as, if not better, than Sidebottom by foot, and Pendles was also turning it over under our pressure and defensive structure.

If we bring what we brought yesterday with goal kicking accuracy, we won't be beaten by Collingwood, no matter who they put on the park.

I'm not sure our MC will be as sure, AF ... we'll need to at least replicate our all over the ground pressure along with our defence being stellar again

I reckon they will learn a lot from the game (as losses often do) and they could easily be better prepared next time.  Sidebottom, De Goey & Elliott add a lot

Of course we were without Oliver, Petty & Bowey so we weren't at full strength either

It's more about can we stifle their system again and this time, kick well in front of goal?  Because we're going to have to do both next time up

As good as we were yesterday, we only won by a kick when we should have put them away earlier

If we'd thumped them yesterday, it may have set them back but they'll be thinking they can get us next time

As long as we finish the season well, we'll be almost certainly meeting them at some stage during the finals ... can't wait to play them again

 

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I reckon the fact it was close, despite our clear dominance, will work in our favour @Macca, but only time will tell.

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Posted
23 minutes ago, A F said:

I reckon the fact it was close, despite our clear dominance, will work in our favour @Macca, but only time will tell.

Especially if it 'papers over the cracks' for Collingwood 

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Posted
12 hours ago, binman said:

I've seen it si many times  I have stated analysing the final frame here a dees supporter 'clips' shaq over the head.What does it mean?

That’s ok, I don’t know what All duck, no dinner means or why it annoyed Collingwood 

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Posted
22 minutes ago, layzie said:

Especially if it 'papers over the cracks' for Collingwood 

It also comes down to what else does McRae have? Does he have an ability to tweak his system or is it always just about run and gun?

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Posted
1 hour ago, monoccular said:

Just looking at the Kayo mini - mid Q1 Brayshaw took a mark and was hit late on the top of the head by Maynard.

How was that not at least a 50?

Did Christian even look at it?

What about the centre bounce that was recalled? Cox just smashed Gawn in the head. No free ball up Took him a few moments to get up

Or when he sunk his knees into Rivers on the ground.

He's a dirtbag.

And Gawn was constantly shepherded off the ball in the fwd line.

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Posted
3 hours ago, YearOfTheDees said:

MELBOURNE defender Christian Salem has been fined for striking Collingwood forward Harvey Harrison during the King's Birthday blockbuster.

Salem can accept a $3,000 sanction with an early plea for striking Harrison, with the incident graded as careless conduct, medium impact and body contact.

I’m sure Harrison deserved it. Money well spent.

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Posted
4 minutes ago, FarNorthernD said:

I don’t know what All duck, no dinner means

The expression "all duck or no dinner" essentially means all or nothing.

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Posted
11 hours ago, Dee Zephyr said:

How many one finger salutes can you spot after Fritta put us in front?

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Seems the donk on the right just discovered he has a middle one and is quite impressed with his ability to flex that new digit

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Posted
1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

I was specifically talking about the long Melbourne chant, Koz. I think it’s considered fitting for when the game is well and truly sewn up before the final siren. That’s when the likes of Collingwood do it. Another thing we do that divides the cheer squad is when we look certain to win, when there’s a minute left on the clock we sing Grand Old Flag. Some members love this, some not so much. We didn’t do it yesterday because doing the Melbourne chant then them getting so close shut us up real quick. 😂

Perhaps someone in the DA could pop on a sparkly gold jacket at that point? 

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Posted
5 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

What about the centre bounce that was recalled? Cox just smashed Gawn in the head. No free ball up Took him a few moments to get up

Or when he sunk his knees into Rivers on the ground.

He's a dirtbag.

And Gawn was constantly shepherded off the ball in the fwd line.

Pretty courageous stuff getting physical when you're 2 and a half metres tall. What a tool.

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Posted
16 minutes ago, Winners at last said:

Perhaps someone in the DA could pop on a sparkly gold jacket at that point? 

We don’t have anyone of that ilk in our cheer squad. ❤️💙


Posted
3 hours ago, Dee Zephyr said:

After having players rubbed out 3-4 weeks in a row we will gladly take a 3k fine this week. 

Isn't there some sort of demerit system though?

If he fronts up again this year, the fine will count against him? Is that correct.

Wouldn't put MC lining him up for finals.

The guy needs to be sacked.

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Posted
8 minutes ago, Brownie said:

Isn't there some sort of demerit system though?

If he fronts up again this year, the fine will count against him? Is that correct.

Wouldn't put MC lining him up for finals.

The guy needs to be sacked.

I don't think that's the case anymore but happy to be proven wrong.

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Posted
37 minutes ago, Demon Dynasty said:

Seems the donk on the right just discovered he has a middle one and is quite impressed with his ability to flex that new digit

I think he needed to count his fingers to work out which was his middle finger. His thumb confused him and wasn’t sure until he looked to his right and saw his son doing it. Then he got it…. Well done Sir… 

 

Posted (edited)
3 hours ago, Macca said:

Saying Brayshaw is only just in front of Harmes & Jordon is unfair though.  And quite laughable

He is a miles better player than those 2 and in front of about another 10 players in the team

Spargo, ANB, Kozzie, Tomlinson, Smith, JVR, Hibberd, McVee, Chandler & Sparrow are all behind Brayshaw in the pecking order

The club seems to think so too as it was only recently that he was signed to a lucrative long term deal

Outright 5th in the Demonland award and that's with a heavy bias against the bloke

And he'd be doing very well in the B & F

It's like he has to play a standout A grade game to get any credit (just 2 weeks ago that happened)

Post too long for you? Bad luck

I said he should play midfield and I was therefore comparing him to those competing for a role in the midfield.

You said you didn't have time to read the article on DE% I referred you too but you've persisted in making subsequent long posts.  A little more listening and a little less talking and you might learn something.

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Just indulging in a little shameless boasting right here. 🤭

COMPARE THE PAIR…

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We are routinely complimented by the other clubs’ cheer squads on our size and overall look. The above pics were taken after the teams’ first goals yesterday.

These short clips were all taken yesterday. We are super proud. 
 

https://streamable.com/zbcegc

https://streamable.com/pyyfwx

https://streamable.com/xwe8wm

https://streamable.com/sv0lq1

 

 

Posted
3 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Just indulging in a little shameless boasting right here. 🤭

COMPARE THE PAIR…

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We are routinely complimented by the other clubs’ cheer squads on our size and overall look. The above pics were taken after the teams’ first goals yesterday.

These short clips were all taken yesterday. We are super proud. 
 

https://streamable.com/zbcegc

https://streamable.com/pyyfwx

https://streamable.com/xwe8wm

https://streamable.com/sv0lq1

 

 

Cheer squad of the year surely.

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Posted (edited)
15 minutes ago, old55 said:

I said he should play midfield and I was therefore comparing him to those competing for a role in the midfield.

Brayshaw could play as a pure midfielder but he does a lot of good work in traffic in that area between just behind the middle and deep half back

From one side of the ground to the other. It's where we employ the press and he's right in the thick of it ... usually dishing off quick handpasses 

That's his role and it's vital.  In soccer terms he's playing as a defensive midfielder or as a holding midfielder

Plus he plays tall so he competes well in the air and also, he reads the play well

Now, as for the errors, I'd agree they were terrible but once he settled back into his normal role, he was terrific

Another longish post but his role takes a bit of explaining

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