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That's one of my favorite wins for long time. A team with such pride in the jumper that instead of taking the easy, cruisy path, as highlighted in the fox stats noted above, they dug in and said,

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Credit to ANB some of his efforts were amazing 

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The heart beats true

I’m so appreciative of this team. Nothing to play for, everything going against us, and we just refused to give up. I’m so proud to be a Melbourne supporter. This is the best team I’ve ever seen.

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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. 

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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

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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.

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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.

 

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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. 

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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. 

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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 🤞🏻🤞🏻

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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. 

 

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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!!!!!

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I reckon this sums it up perfectly

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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...

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