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POSTGAME: Rd 17 vs West Coast

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25 minutes ago, old dee said:

Milkshake has amazing vision and his kicking to position is very good.

He's such a key piece of the puzzle. I'm hoping that a fit Spargo can fill that role when he's back and Milkshake hangs up the boots, as he also has unreal vision and poise going inside 50.

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    3 minutes ago, Neil Crompton said:

    Which witch is which Deevs?

    Nice anaphora.

     

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    1 minute ago, leave it to deever said:

    Can't really say I've followed enough of Casey to suggest anyone.

    Can Tmac do it?

    Please get well Maxy.

    Essendon are a very tall side and of all sides to have to play without Max they are probably the hardest.

    I don't want to see your hatred of them increase. From all accounts If this happens I sincerely fear you will explode.

    Not sure it can increase Deeves. It’s already at fever-pitch. 🤬

     

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    With Max out, it will be interesting to see if our centre clearance work declines or improves. I believe the opposition always sets up for Max at CB’s hence why our clearance rate is lower than it should be. I wonder with our new ruck this week, whether we will turn the tables and set up for their ruckmen. 
    Hope Max’s injury is not too bad ( but knowing our luck ……). Max could do with a rest and freshen up before the finals anyway. 

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    3 hours ago, leave it to deever said:

    I have always loved the Ox but to say trade or only tall fwd when we have been struggling in this area for so long is ridiculous.

    Even demon past champions can err, just like keyboard warriors here.”

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    12 minutes ago, Neil Crompton said:

    With Max out, it will be interesting to see if our centre clearance work declines or improves. I believe the opposition always sets up for Max at CB’s hence why our clearance rate is lower than it should be. I wonder with our new ruck this week, whether we will turn the tables and set up for their ruckmen. 
    Hope Max’s injury is not too bad ( but knowing our luck ……). Max could do with a rest and freshen up before the finals anyway. 

    Have I missed something? Is Max out?

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    3 minutes ago, old dee said:

    Have I missed something? Is Max out?

    He himself has said today he thinks he'll miss. In a moon boot and on crutches.

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    5 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

    He himself has said today he thinks he'll miss. In a moon boot and on crutches.

    Hmm, looks a tough ask to beat Essendrug without him. Now if they don't play Fullerton I am lost for words which doesn't happen that often. Clearly now we need to play one of Fullerton or Verrall. From what I have seen Fullarton is at least mobile. Verrall is  a slow VFL player who I have  never seen dominate for Casey. 

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    3 minutes ago, Little Richard said:

    I thought Gawn being subbed was just precautionary?

    Who knows LR. It is only a 6 day break so time may not be on his side. 

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    Maybe I'm just basking in the post-win optimism, but I'm starting to think we have the makings of an exceptional forward line.

    JVR, Fritsch, and Pickett are all proven performers. Chandler is cementing his spot and even though it's very early days, I think Turner may become an excellent third-tall option. We just need another genuine key forward, which may eventually be Jefferson... or someone we bring in, like Waterman.

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    4 hours ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

    van Rooyen is incredible... Schwarz saying the other day we should trade him for Max King!🤣

    Will win Colemans in his career which is something Melbourne hasn't had many of!

    He said what?

    Was it the first of April?

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    22 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

    Reid is clearly going to be an amazing player, but his attitude and arrogance is pretty poor. 

    Personally I love the arrogance, need to see more of it in the young players 

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    2 hours ago, old dee said:

    I have thought for some weeks that using roo as a ruckman is costing us in the forward line. He is a poor ruckman and we miss his presence in the forward line. We just need someone to be competitive as a ruckman. 

    Agree with the exception he is not a poor ruckman - he actually competes well in the ruck.

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    Anyone see the bump between McGovern and Chandler? McG taken to hospital with a suspected rib and lung injury. He tried to strong arm Chandler coming the other way and Chandler took his bump and kept running through him .

    Magnificent

     

    11:25 to go in the last qtr if you're interested

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    Not that it matters to anyone here, but did anyone else hear the WC player swearing at McGovern for not kicking it to him. It was on the wing on the MCC members side either the 3rd or last quarter. We heard it up on level 2. They are falling apart and now today media is all over that WC players want a new voice. 

    I would be furious if I heard any MFC player abuse a team mate for not taking them as an option. I love watching Maysie and Lever after every goal (even ours). It is always so intense then a love fest.💙🧡

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    48 minutes ago, kozzyisalegend said:

    Personally I love the arrogance, need to see more of it in the young players 

    There is arrogance and confidence. Reid looks like he has been reading too much of the West Australian.

    Kolt has confidence - big difference.

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    Can I just say that I predicted a 'big win'.

    Watching Caleb run down the members wing I had a split second vision of Robbie. Spooky

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    Yes Caleb had his best game for the season and came after several average performances from him that made many of us feel he needed a rest.

    It was also especially timely for those of us who watched the Pies v Bombers game and were having kittens that we took him ahead of Nate Caddy - who just happens to play the position we are desperately crying out for and the one we overlooked in the draft last year in order to get Windsor and Tholstrup.

    Windsor adds pace and can turn on Robbie style weave or baulk, so there's plenty of upside in him.

    But Caddy showed signs of being the next big thing.

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    On 07/07/2024 at 16:02, DeeZee said:

    We are starting to look good again and have our energy and pressure game back.

    Great bunch of talented kids and forward line is taking shape and looks better just with Melkys presence.

    JVR is the one.

    Anything can happen from here , but geez I’d love to have Trac back.

     

    Melksham makes a major difference, In the first way with his leadership in our forward line, the second is fairly obvious to me , but all i will say is to look at his patterns on the ground and you should be able to figure it . It was plain to see yesterday and makes a big difference.

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    1 hour ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

    Agree with the exception he is not a poor ruckman - he actually competes well in the ruck.

    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Dr. I seldom see him win ruck duals. He is average on his good days.

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    4 hours ago, Fat Tony said:

    We played a more expansive game yesterday than against the Lions, where our forwards marked down the line.

    Petty needs to fix his goal kicking 4.13 from 21 shots is a terrible return. His poor kicking cost us against Brisbane at the GABBA and against Carlton.

    Kicks classicly like a backman.....amazing...

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    3 hours ago, Little Richard said:

    I thought Gawn being subbed was just precautionary?

    I take precaution when the term 'precautionary' is used. 

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