POSTGAME: Rd 18 vs Brisbane

[Jaded No More 68,976]

Just now, Tom Dyson said:

Zorko reminding everyone how bad of a human he is as well. 🤣🤣

He is a despicable troll. 

[Seraph 1,824]

Trent Rivers is so so so good.

His last 10 minutes was incredible. 1 v 1 he simply does not give up.

[picket fence 18,184]

57 minutes ago, SPC said:

Zorko still a [censored] head 

Yep total paark head

[Dee Zephyr 19,311]

Trac is a lock for All-Australian, Viney isn’t far behind him. What a season Jack is having. 

[Bring-Back-Powell 15,548]

14 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

first time i've ever seen us win by 1 point i think

can't remember the last time it happened

A couple of 1 point wins come to mind.

2020 vs Carlton at Marvel.

2008 v Brisbane at MCG

[DubDee 26,674]

After Joe kicked that goal from that JOKE of a free kick they were 103 to 77

immense come back. 

i wanted this. we wanted to see we had something in the tank. 

[picket fence 18,184]

16 minutes ago, SPC said:

Joel Smith is a good defender.. very good comes finals 

Joel Smith should play every game from now on,... FOREVER Even as a swingman forward

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,508]

Just started reading this thread, got as far as the end of the first page and I’m thinking bugger it, I’m off to watch the replay of the last qtr.

[Pennant St Dee 13,452]

1 minute ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

A couple of 1 point wins come to mind.

2020 vs Carlton at Marvel.

2008 v Brisbane at MCG

Was 08 the game when Wona came alive in the last, with Jimmy hugging Wona’s dad

[DeeSpencer 26,675]

12 minutes ago, Travy14 said:

Great win, stick with the BBB and JVR fwd line.  Lever is putting a very good block of footy together.

Think I would prefer Chandler over Spargo

Lever had a stinker? Very few intercepts, turned around multiple times, no attacking drive. Luckily he did just enough to not get beaten on the siren 

[layzie 34,528]

31 minutes ago, Pennant St Dee said:

I love my Dees and I’m not totally biased to our flaws, but even if we lost tonight I loved that we stuck at it and kept within striking distance. JVR and Brown weren’t great but they continued to compete. May had some horrific moments but was important late.

Most people learn from their mistakes but the usual suspects will again next week be posting garbage on the game day thread vs Adelaide 

Amen to that Pennant. There was a feeling of going down fighting and it was something to hang the hat on at least. 

You never wipe the floor with Melbourne, it is very hard to beat us.

[Guest]

Two words…

JAKE [censored] MELKSHAM!!!

♥️💙🥳♥️💙🥳♥️💙🥳♥️💙

[The heart beats true 18,201]

Just got home from the ground. My parents are both in their 70’s and travelled a couple of hours to come stay with me and go to the game. The Demons give us a reason to be together and a common passion.

To see my mum and dad hugging strangers after the siren was the best thing I’ve seen all year. And then to walk out of the ground as supporters kept singing the song was magical. It’s only a game, except when it’s not.

Thanks Dees. I’ll never forget that. I owe you one.

[whatwhat say what 23,854]

3 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

A couple of 1 point wins come to mind.

2020 vs Carlton at Marvel.

2008 v Brisbane at MCG

2020 was a lockout, from memory? and shortened quarters

definitely wasn't at 08 as i wasn't in the state

[layzie 34,528]

5 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

He is a despicable troll. 

He's generous though in that he gives a lot but never takes.

[picket fence 18,184]

56 minutes ago, Stiff Arm said:

Care to elaborate @picket fence?

"Rest Clarry and Fritta for the rest of the year till the new coach takes over. SHIZZEN GOODY NO FRIGGEN IDEA "

Yep I'll stand by this Goody got lucky tonight!

[layzie 34,528]

4 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

A couple of 1 point wins come to mind.

2020 vs Carlton at Marvel.

2008 v Brisbane at MCG

What about T-mac's poster in GC!

[4_Kent_Watts 898]

19 minutes ago, P-man said:

Genuinely rapt for Melksham. Has struggled to win over a few fans along the way but like him or not he just forced his way into Demon folklore. Brilliant.

Melksham gained Demon Folklore and my undying respect when he pulled down that fake Luke Jackson Freo jumper and piffed it on the ground in the race they ran out from. That's a Demon Heart there. 

[speed demon 820]

23 minutes ago, Demon Disciple said:

Max was a mountain all night. I only fear for his longevity in the game as his body has been taking an absolute beating (illegally so) for the majority of his career.

Agree and that's why, as amazing as tonight was, we should not expect Gawn to play in beast mode every week. When we evaluate the Gawn/Grundy combo, we need to remember that Grundy's quality ruck work during the season has helped preserve Gawn for the end of season. 

[Green Demon 822]

28 points down when Max got that high goal. What a captain's goal!!

 

[Jaded No More 68,976]

Just now, Green Demon said:

28 points down when Max got that high goal. What a captain's goal!!

 

The most bizarre shot for goal you’ll ever see. It went 40m above the goal post 😂

[titan_uranus 25,255]

I’m with @praha. One of the best wins I’ve seen live. Up there with the 2018 finals. 

The confidence we must take from that. We were thoroughly outplayed for large chunks of the middle two quarters against a top 3 side but to continue ti believe and to fight so hard to wrestle the game back is huge. 

Melksham getting deserved credit bur please can we all just reflect on how unbelievably good Petracca is. 26 touches, 4 goals, 7 clearances, all whilst Brisbane mercilessly held and scragged him all night. If he can be this good more forward than mid in a side without Clarry…just imagine when Clarry returns…

IMO it was no coincidence that their second quarter run started when Trac and Viney were stuck on the bench for ages. Along with Gawn, they were just outstanding tonight. 

Rivers to the midfield. Please. More of it. We need more mids. Brisbane got on top through the middle in part because we just can’t go with that many mids given the current make up of our side. 

The stunning win will distract from a few major issues - our inability to stop their transition from back half to scores was concerning, as was our reversion to long bombs to the heads of stationary forwards. But when we move the ball even 20% quicker we look so much better.

Hopefully this is the kickstart of belief, confidence and form we need to run through into September.

[DeeZee 7,496]

I really wanted that win, can’t stand Brisbane.

Gawn was awesome and us much better as the main ruck.

Good to see Kozzie used on ball and thought he worked back into form tonight.

Woeys goal was sensational, but how clutch was Melksham?

[Demon Disciple 12,536]

1 minute ago, Green Demon said:

28 points down when Max got that high goal. What a captain's goal!!

 

Yes it was a good old fashioned roost if ever I saw one.

[Green Demon 822]

36 minutes ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

They're wasting their time if that's the strategy.

Trac is the Norm Smith specialist!!

He will be targeting the Coleman medal, next year. 😃