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POSTGAME: Rd 11 vs Sydney

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17 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

Never gets old.

I save it for special wins only.

The last two victories pass the bar easily.

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    Walked in the door with Lord Edward in his Melbourne jumper singing the theme song and Hawthorn-supporting wifey says to me "now, I have something really weird to tell you and I don't want you to feel weird... I think I'm going to start supporting Melbourne". ❤️💙 Music to my ears. BOG, wifey.

    In other news, our transition is getting better, but still a lot of room for improvement, and the goalkicking 🫣 But we're starting to punish teams on turnover and in the second half went from 2 goals from stoppage to Sydney's 2 goals, to then scoring at least 6 goals from stoppage.

    I think JVR will straighten us up in AJs spot in time, though AJ did some handy things. Clarry almost back to his best, still a few fumbles. Trac dynamic out of stoppage, not far off his best. Max was Max. And 20 [censored] tackles inside 50. 🤯👏🎉

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    Did anyone see that huge flock of black cockatoos that flew over the ground during the third quarter. Haven’t seen black cockies in Melbourne since 2021…just saying 😂

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    34 minutes ago, croydick said:

    dees - 125.7 + 3 rushed (128.7)

    swans - 62.3 + 1 rushed (63.3)

    score is missing the swans last behind, so realistically swans xscore is probably 65-66

    Thank you

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    5 minutes ago, deegirl said:

    Did anyone see that huge flock of black cockatoos that flew over the ground during the third quarter. Haven’t seen black cockies in Melbourne since 2021…just saying 😂

    It was pretty surreal. They came in with hundreds of seagulls. I wondered what they knew that we didn’t.

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    22 minutes ago, BDA said:

    Great day out at the G. Great win and great performance other than our goal kicking

    Big guns starting to find form, we have real rhythm in our game now.

    I liked Petty's game. selfless and determined.

    I'm not sure at all about AJ. Maybe creating chaos is enough but he has no skills at all.

    Melks is like a fine wine. Gets better with age

    Kossie very good, Clarry best game of the year, Bowey excellent and Maxy a beast as per usual

    the season is well and truly alive

    Go dees

    It always fascinates me how everyone has a different take on games.

    I didn't think Petty was that good today. Although he had a very good last quarter. He seemed to struggle marking with only one for the day. But below his knees he was good for the height he is.

    I think maybe his class today was just presenting often as a target and creating a contest so players like Kozzie and a few others could get their fill. A few crucial assists from him. I'll keep more focus on the replay because your not alone in singing Petty's praises. Cheers Bda. Enjoy the rest of this fine evening.

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    7 minutes ago, deegirl said:

    Did anyone see that huge flock of black cockatoos that flew over the ground during the third quarter. Haven’t seen black cockies in Melbourne since 2021…just saying 😂

    Freakish sight. Our Ryan has an intense fear of birds so he was struggling, but only on the inside where it was a Hitchcock movie going on, but on the outside he didn’t miss a beat.

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    BTW we’ve beaten both of last year’s grand finalists in consecutive weeks.

    YEAH THE MIGHTY [censored] DEES!!!’

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    55 minutes ago, binman said:

    Spargs passed the HIA test apparently.

    That’s good news for Spargs and it was wise of us to activate the sub almost instantly. Game would’ve been almost over by the time the test was completed.

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    AJ is all effort and while low in skill, note the dropped chest mark 20 out and the fumbled handball, he assisted with 4 goals and some crunching tackles.

    Every team needs an AJ, who will crunch packs, put his body on the line and play the selfless footy that team mates love.

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    11 minutes ago, deegirl said:

    Did anyone see that huge flock of black cockatoos that flew over the ground during the third quarter. Haven’t seen black cockies in Melbourne since 2021…just saying 😂

    "I'll have what she's having "

    Maybe just hyped up on footy. And why not.

    Maybe they flew in to watch Kozzie.

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    Fantastic win, particularly special because half my family is from NSW and is the "Good game number eight" sort of Swans supporter.

    In the last five minutes Sydney looked like they had a spare man back? Seemed an odd choice when down by 50.

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    We shouldve won by 20 goals. Good win. But [censored]. Very inaccurate. Cannot always be saved by class (Kozi). A byproduct of having a ruck man as forward coach in recent times - is that we convert with the accuracy of a ruck man.

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    Just now, Demonstone said:

    James Jordon: 10 disposals, 2 tackles, numerous stuff-ups and turnovers. I hope @Demonsone was watching! 😀

    I didn't notice him until he coughed up the ball for one of our goals in the last quarter. At least he's getting a game every week now I guess.

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    6 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    AJ is all effort and while low in skill, note the dropped chest mark 20 out and the fumbled handball, he assisted with 4 goals and some crunching tackles.

    Every team needs an AJ, who will crunch packs, put his body on the line and play the selfless footy that team mates love.

    Its a shame he don't have much talent. He plays a much needed role, as we have that gap to fill. Wish it were Jacko. Can see why we won one.

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    5 minutes ago, Vipercrunch said:

    It was pretty surreal. They came in with hundreds of seagulls. I wondered what they knew that we didn’t.

    Yes extraordinary, never seen so many black cockatoos flying together in Melbourne. Loved how they flew in formation, reminiscent of a WWII bomber squadron, straight through the hundreds of seagulls circling and sent them flapping off in a panic. There is something surreal about the way they fly in slow motion.

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    Just now, Rab D Nesbitt said:

    I didn't notice him until he coughed up the ball for one of our goals in the last quarter. At least he's getting a game every week now I guess.

    Very jumpy. A bit shell shocked. Don't miss Jordon. He could be fitter.

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    1 hour ago, Vipercrunch said:

    So much to like about that but I want to highlight AJ. He causes chaos up front, so much of which results in goals. We counted 5 today.

    Go Dess

    The best 1 kick 5 handball game I can remember.

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    3 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

    James Jordon: 10 disposals, 2 tackles, numerous stuff-ups and turnovers. I hope @Demonsone was watching! 😀

    Massive compliment for Bowey. Cox used Jordon to tag Bowey, at least in the first half. Jordon has played on some of the best this year.

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