7 minutes ago, The heart beats true said:

That’s disgraceful. Melksham and May are actually good friends. They had a moment, and it ended up being a public incident.

That’s so poor to try and create a link to that, where none exists. 

Another reason Underwood is unlistenable.
Saw them enthusiastically embrace at the final siren.

22 minutes ago, The heart beats true said:

I’m watching the replay. Jack Viney’s goal was even better on TV.

His willpower is unbelievable.

Absolutely inspirational get and goal. There was no way he would let the Bear hang on to that ball.  What a warrior. 

5 minutes ago, The heart beats true said:

That’s disgraceful. Melksham and May are actually good friends. They had a moment, and it ended up being a public incident.

That’s so poor to try and create a link to that, where none exists. 

Didn’t hear it but have never liked he comments - that one is  even worse that her rasp.  

Big shout out to our supporters whether they be Demon Army, MFC members, MCC members or casual attendees, our noise and support level seems to have grown louder and louder as the season has worn on. When Melk kicked that goal you couldn't hear yourself speak.

Just on the umpiring ... mine is an unpopular view but we shouldn't have any complaints from an overall perspective

If anything, we had the better of the decisions not that, that made any difference to the final result

I thought the game was well umpired and I don't get the angst towards the actual umpires who officiated.

We won the game fair & square

Watching replay again.  
Appreciating Rivers McVee Sparrow all the more 

And JVR forward back up ruck work really positive 

Gotta keep playing the corridor, strongly supported by 'run-past' flankers, rovers and screaming enthusiasts that pre-pick targets downfield. Next time we play the Lions, will somebody please drop Zorko, and Daniher could do with a new facial reconstruction after his staging efforts - these are the keys to his game - well ahead of footballing skills. 

13 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

Gotta keep playing the corridor, strongly supported by 'run-past' flankers, rovers and screaming enthusiasts that pre-pick targets downfield. Next time we play the Lions, will somebody please drop Zorko, and Daniher could do with a new facial reconstruction after his staging efforts - these are the keys to his game - well ahead of footballing skills. 

What era of AFL are you living in ?

2 hours ago, Fromgotowoewodin said:

Goodwin keeping Petty on nearly cost us the game

Yep, yep, yep. I feel sorry for Petty as a result - unable to continue with a hurt, previously damaged injury - expected to play out a time period by the 'caring' coach who ignored his sad inability to further contribute to the game. Had JSmith come on at that very moment of injury, who knows what might have happened to the Lions' lead? When Joel did get the nod to go onfield, he showed what was needed and stood some torrid treatment, as well. 

35 minutes ago, Macca said:

Just on the umpiring ... mine is an unpopular view but we shouldn't have any complaints from an overall perspective

If anything, we had the better of the decisions not that, that made any difference to the final result

I thought the game was well umpired and I don't get the angst towards the actual umpires who officiated.

We won the game fair & square

Umpiring was fine but it's the randomness of when decisions are paid . not paid that gets on my goat.

3 hours ago, YearOfTheDees said:

This is the play that symbolised the last quarter. One team just wanted it more. 

 

 

One of Rivers' finest moments ever.   Just didn't want to let the Bears have the ball, and wanted us to win.

58 minutes ago, The heart beats true said:

That’s disgraceful. Melksham and May are actually good friends. They had a moment, and it ended up being a public incident.

That’s so poor to try and create a link to that, where none exists. 

It could have been his grandmother who kicked the winning goal, he wasn't going near it. 

May was playing the anchor role, standing in his own half when Melksham took his kick. To celebrate would mean a 50 metre sprint, then a 100 metre sprint back with 30 seconds left on the clock.  May is intense until the final siren is over (see GF spray of Trac).  

As another example, after Woey kicked his goal, everyone got around quickly. May and Petty were back of the centre circle. May looked at Petty and kinda shrugged to say should we go over? They eventually did, but yea it's just not in May's nature to be celebrating until the 4 points are banked. 

8 hours ago, BrisbaneDemon said:

I’m off to U/8’s in Lions heartland this morning, wearing my demons jumper…. I cannot wait for the comments

 

Springfield or Coorparoo?

16 hours ago, Demonsone said:

Can’t believe I left with my son with 8 mins & 24 points down… unbelievable 

I regretted leaving early last year and missed Kozzie kicking the sealer against Carlton. I resolved to never leave early after that. So glad I stayed to the end and witnessed the Dees win last night. What a finish! Took a mate and lent him a scarf to entice him to become a Dees supporter. The final 5 minutes Dees crowd were SO loud. Fantastic team effort - one of the best comeback wins ever this one. Canonic chanting of "Melbourne (clap clap clap)" either side of us and then when we'd won and the song sung so loud it literally drowned out the version from the loudspeakers. I think I just may have convinced my mate to join, he took the scarf home...

54 minutes ago, Macca said:

Just on the umpiring ... mine is an unpopular view but we shouldn't have any complaints from an overall perspective

If anything, we had the better of the decisions not that, that made any difference to the final result

I thought the game was well umpired and I don't get the angst towards the actual umpires who officiated.

We won the game fair & square

I was hyperbolic saying we got nothing. We had the slight edge as we should’ve winning the contested ball. 

I was upset with JVR got a monster shove out square in the back and not long after Daniher takes a huge dive when May rested his hands on either side of his hips for balance.

The ump was 40m away. I’m convinced 4 umpires haven’t done a better job officiating inside 50’s, if anything they get caught out worse now than ever as the middle umps assume the inside 50 ump has an angle on every contest rather than trying to cover each other. That’s a structural issue.

I also think we’ve been playing Brisbane for years and had them scrag our mids and forwards with early tackles, force turnovers and take the ball away. Every side does it but for Brisbane it’s a clear tactic against us. It’s at the stage where I’m shocked Goodwin hasn’t gone public with it. Brisbane’s mids are smaller and lighter than ours and have a plan to tackle, which is legal, but starting those tackles before the player gets the ball is not.

After about the 5th consecutive incident of Starcevich tackling Petracca at forward 50 stoppages we got the free. The crowd caught on to it before the umps and made some noise. Rare and impressive work from the demon fans.

30 minutes ago, loges said:

Umpiring was fine but it's the randomness of when decisions are paid . not paid that gets on my goat.

I take the good with the bad  ... always have

1 hour ago, kev martin said:

I believe some of that antagonism comes from a sense of separation.

The games build up by MC's and advertisers also encourage us and them.

I believe in the AFL community as a whole, and not as separate tribes.

A bit funny aren't I. Sing both songs, applaud both sides, though heavily invested in MFC as well.

I also understand why there is a need to keep away from it. I am often cautious and will walk on the better side of the street and not into the more dangerous areas.

Where are these dangerous areas?

1 minute ago, DeeSpencer said:

I was hyperbolic saying we got nothing. We had the slight edge as we should’ve winning the contested ball. 

I was upset with JVR got a monster shove out square in the back and not long after Daniher takes a huge dive when May rested his hands on either side of his hips for balance.

The ump was 40m away. I’m convinced 4 umpires haven’t done a better job officiating inside 50’s, if anything they get caught out worse now than ever as the middle umps assume the inside 50 ump has an angle on every contest rather than trying to cover each other. That’s a structural issue.

I also think we’ve been playing Brisbane for years and had them scrag our mids and forwards with early tackles, force turnovers and take the ball away. Every side does it but for Brisbane it’s a clear tactic against us. It’s at the stage where I’m shocked Goodwin hasn’t gone public with it. Brisbane’s mids are smaller and lighter than ours and have a plan to tackle, which is legal, but starting those tackles before the player gets the ball is not.

After about the 5th consecutive incident of Starcevich tackling Petracca at forward 50 stoppages we got the free. The crowd caught on to it before the umps and made some noise. Rare and impressive work from the demon fans.

From an overall perspective we had nothing to complain about

10 hours ago, kryton101 said:

I was wondering who tagged him - didn’t hear his name called much?

Triple M said JJ was going with him.

20 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

Where are these dangerous areas?

I was talking about society in general.

Mexico city, I'm not going down the area the police don't go.

Paris, I'm not going towards the racist ranting at a person from Nth Africa. 

If I see the crazy yelling at police, I walk away not towards.

A night out in kampala, Uganda. I'm not walking out to where freedom fighters hang out.

Harran, Turkiye, I'm not going into the fundamentalist area.

Though those drunks, rambling and raving worry me, I really do cross the streets to keep away from that inebriated, uncensored rabble.

All I have learnt from experience. Could keep giving examples if you want.

Edited July 15, 20231 yr by kev martin

7 minutes ago, kev martin said:

I was talking about society in general.

Mexico city, I'm not going down the area the police don't go.

Paris, I'm not going towards the racist ranting at a person from Nth Africa. 

If I see the crazy yelling at police, I walk away not towards.

A night out in kampala, Uganda. I'm not walking out to where freedom fighters hang out.

Harran, Turkiye, I'm not going into the fundamentalist area.

Though those drunks, rambling and raving worry me, I really do cross the streets to keep away from that inebriated, uncensored rabble.

All I have learnt from experience. Could keep giving examples if you want.

No that’s plenty, thought you were referring to the Collingwood cheer squad 

7 hours ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

And 4 points off Port.

The top 4 has always been so much closer than the media narrative frames it.

Port could very well lose this week and the next 3 weeks.

IMV, top 2 is still on.

7 hours ago, OutOfTheCentre21 said:

Superman Joe! Almost flew 10 metres. 

Maybe, just maybe the Daniher & Lloyd families were friends when the kids were young with one family having a pool. Clearly Matthew taught young Joe how to dive. And we all know Matthew should have been representing Australia in the Olympics for diving.  Old habits passed on.

 

6 hours ago, Ron Burgundy said:

Watched the game with my wife and our 3 day old daughter, Remi, in a private room in the mat ward.

It’s fair to say I will never ever forget this game.

We had absolutely lost that game, until we won it.

Melk’s mark and goal was immense.

Signing up Remi as soon as I finish reading some of the threads here - she’ll be a Demon for life.

 

Congrats!

If that’s your first, well done and stop there!! No need for another.

If it’s your second…

Congrats!

1 hour ago, Macca said:

Just on the umpiring ... mine is an unpopular view but we shouldn't have any complaints from an overall perspective

If anything, we had the better of the decisions not that, that made any difference to the final result

I thought the game was well umpired and I don't get the angst towards the actual umpires who officiated.

We won the game fair & square

My only gripe was JVR got a massive shove directly in front which wasn’t paid and then Daniher got his later on.

Both were free kicks but only one was paid. 
 

Overall, the umpiring we have had this has been good, the Richmond game was by far the worst.

Lions can thank their lucky stars or the Afl that they only play at the ground which has the most home teams in the comp.....the Mcg, only a grand total of two times. Sheesh