16 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Devastated for Melksham.

 Me too.Only plus is he was smiling after the game.

6 minutes ago, —coach— said:

Bloody hope it’s not as bad as it looks. He’s absolutely earned his place in this team and we need his dynamism 👌 

It’s almost certainly season ending. Just hope he gets back for pre season. But it’s just such bad luck for the bloke roughing it out in 2s for so long. 

Just now, smiFFy said:

I never want us to play bruise free footy ever again

Yeah but gee the injuries! The stress, the cotton wool we didn't get to use!

Is frittas foot ok?

Magnificent performance. Superb preparation for finals.

I’m surprised some of us supporters still think we wouldn’t try to win. Goes against everything we stand for as a team. This team will never never never ever tank or not give their all. Ever.

Looking forward to finals. And feeling super confident. Good luck rest of the comp. It’s going to take a serious effort to beat us.

go dees

Outstanding season Demons

Never say die side

Thanks Simon Goodwin and all training staff

So proud to be a Dee

Lets hope you pull through Milkshake

Go Dees

look out Pies.

Just now, layzie said:

Garry Lyon reckons one of our most impressive wins of the season, not far off I reckon. 

Wish it was just little more bruise free!

Milks injury takes the shine off it.

But it was still a tough win.

We seem to get caught napping after half time and don't make things easy for ourselves 

But I reckon the fitness of Trac, Viney, Rivers and a couple of others always helps us grind these games out .

It was Sydney whose tackles weren't sticking in the last quarter and despite having a key fwd to down, we kicked five in a row.

If Milkshake is out, I’d roll with Laurie. Had 9 touches in 28 mins, a few score involvements, 8 pressure acts. 

If we win the flag, Melksham might be the best case for a Premiership Medallion for the list that got you there. Maybe with a minimum of 5 or 10 games.

Rumour is that magpie hunting season is about to begin, very, very soon. Be afraid, very afraid, the Demons are coming. GO DEES!!!!!

Glad we won!

Winning form is the best form.

Was an extremely tough and hard fought win in front of a hostile crowd at the SCG.

Was extremely worried about Jake Melksham (and Bayley Fritsch) regarding their injuries. Hopefully they are both ok?

Jack Viney, Christian Petracca and Bayley Fritsch all played brilliantly!

Certainly a great game to play leading into the finals. It will have us toughened up and ready for the Magpies.

In some good news, apparently Brodie Grundy kicked 3 goals (and had 33 disposals) and Tom McDonald kicked 5 goals at VFL level. So some "good" selection headaches.

 

Edited August 27, 20231 yr by Supreme_Demon

4.4 vs 0.2 away from home on the last with the other team having it all to play for

That is impressive

6 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

No touching!

1 minute ago, The Stewster said:

Kosi looks more comfortable leading out of the square. Pace and leap a real threat.

I have said this time and time again you do not leave the 50 meter arc full stop and I would add Fritta to that, let there opposition go up the ground, less congestion going forward. 

The battle of the fittest teams coming up?

We all appear very confident of getting over the Pies. That’s my only concern. Where’s Jimmy Gadson when you need him?

Gees I was worried when Fritta was off with his foot, Milkshake with his knee, and Bowey with his shoulder - I thought our resurgent forward line was looking a bit shaky and the last thing we needed was an injury. Fingers, legs, arms crossed for Melksham.

I loved the look of our forward line with JVR, Smith, Melksham, Fritta supported by Chandler and Kossie and cameos from Trac and the poor kicking for goal backline (Rivo and Maysie, you know who I'm referring to). What a game from Fritta first game back.

Nice to see Gawny, Trac, Clarry and Fritta on the bench in the last. Not so nice for Salo who copped one and was looking to come off.

Great win, I didn't think we'd do anywhere near that well. Bring on the pies. 

3 minutes ago, Dingo said:

 Me too.Only plus is he was smiling after the game.

Me three, I’m very sad - I have everything crossed we’ll see him again this year 🤞🏻🤞🏻

Was Kozzie playing a Charlie Cameron like full forward role?

Was pretty impressive to watch.

Bailey Fritsch is the most underrated forward the AFL

He makes it look so easy. man we have missed his unbelievably effective goal scoring

2 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

If Milkshake is out, I’d roll with Laurie. Had 9 touches in 28 mins, a few score involvements, 8 pressure acts. 

He was very good but the question is how much was it because he was fresh legs coming on with both sides pretty stuffed.

There’s no doubt Laurie’s best would be really handy, but there’s a risk he’s beaten for pace and can’t get out of traffic against an aggressive quick pies side. 

 

4 minutes ago, Wodjathefirst said:

Rumour is that magpie hunting season is about to begin, very, very soon. Be afraid, very afraid, the Demons are coming. GO DEES!!!!!

I reckon this sums it up perfectly

How are Collingwood favourites for the Qualifying Final? Is it simply because most punters are supporters of those sides and there are more Collingwood supporters? I don't get it. Surely at best for them it should be dead even in the odds / Premiership race, given finishing 4th is the same as 1st this year (because of the venue). Not sure wearing white shorts and a royal blue jumper will inhibit us...

7 minutes ago, dees189227 said:

Is frittas foot ok?

5 goals say it's perfect 😏

Unbelievably proud of our club tonight. Nothing to play for and we STILL WIN after being behind. 

Great win. 

Best of luck melky hope all is ok. 
 

GO DEES