25 minutes ago, Brownie said:

Moore also slid both of his knees into Melksham I think in the first quarter when Jale took a mark. Nuffin.

What was the free kick count in the end?

29-20 and they got 6-7 goals from frees, 50’s and the kick after a free.

4 hours ago, Devil In Disguise said:

Tony Magpie Jones soaking it up as usual.

Can’t stand him - has his blinkers on regarding all things Collingwood. Might call up 3 AW tomorrow morning when he’s on and give him a mouthful.

2 minutes ago, Redleg said:

29-20 and they got 6-7 goals from frees, 50’s and the kick after a free.

So many dodgy frees around the wing area too with the ball a 50/50 and us winning the contest/clearance. Instead of a stoppage (or a free to us which was missed) they get one and go deep inside 50. Absolutely disgusting and they get that treatment every week.

1 hour ago, Jaded No More said:

Brown should shut his mouth. McCreery is very very fast and Kosi was chasing him for 40 goddamn meters!

Kosi was completely correct to expect a free for him running too far.

Just as in the last Pies were paid marks that travelled at best 10m.

In a game decided by a bloody point, a side having nearly 30% more free kicks is diabolical.

29-20 is nearly 50% more, not 30%, which makes it far more diabolical in a one point loss.

26 minutes ago, deegirl said:

If the concussion symptoms continue the Viney decision might be made for us

I thought his issue was the fractured hand?

2 hours ago, Older demon said:

Maybe one of the officiating umpires today could come over and serve it to him on a platter, just like they did for the Pies today. Even the Pies supporters around us today were embarrassed when Daicos got the fake push in the back late in the game. He kicked a point, and how much did they win by?

They wouldn’t dare step foot on my property. I have a ferocious dog who wears her Demon jumper with pride and I am training to get my gun licence and I think I’m a pretty good shot if I say so myself.

Why is May getting lippy when he didn’t spread and offer an option to Max after his mark? Barely moved

Why didn’t anyone present up to Max?

With the game in the balance no leaders were present. That said, the game shouldn’t have come down to the final minutes.

This result makes season 25 very difficult to come back from. But stranger things have happened. Play like that against port and we’ll have the 4 points.

During the warm-up before the game, I watched JVR practising shooting for goal at the Richmond end. I saw his last four shots. 1: 45m out on a slight angle to the left: missed. 2: 35m out on the same angle: missed. 3: 25m out on the same angle: missed. 4: 30m out on the same angle : got it. In the end it didn't matter. He didn't get a shot at goal that I can recall.

19 minutes ago, Pennant St Dee said:

No he shouldn’t, you continue the chase until your opponent is out of the play or the umpire blows the whistle it’s one of the many moments which the FD will show the players in the review.

And the review will have no moments of umpires decisions nor should it. In a 1 point game we cost ourselves that game with a lack of composure in pressure moments.

FD got so many match ups right, boys played their hearts out but will rue moments where they didn’t control what they can control and it cost them

I’ve made plenty of commentary around our lack of composure and the lack of skills of our best players versus theirs.

And at no point did I say the club should focus on the umpiring in their review.

However that passage of play should have resulted in a free to us. Whether Kosi is asking for it or not. He ran way too far in a critical moment in the game. It was obvious to everyone who watched it except the umpires. But sure, let’s highlight the Melbourne player for yet another umpiring mistake. Because only Daicos is apparently allowed to ask the umpires for frees and then get them.

Melksham also totally at fault for letting Moore push him into a contest. If only he stood his ground instead of being sandwiched between two guys!

5 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

I’ve made plenty of commentary around our lack of composure and the lack of skills of our best players versus theirs.

And at no point did I say the club should focus on the umpiring in their review.

However that passage of play should have resulted in a free to us. Whether Kosi is asking for it or not. He ran way too far in a critical moment in the game. It was obvious to everyone who watched it except the umpires. But sure, let’s highlight the Melbourne player for yet another umpiring mistake. Because only Daicos is apparently allowed to ask the umpires for frees and then get them.

Melksham also totally at fault for letting Moore push him into a contest. If only he stood his ground instead of being sandwiched between two guys!

If it was the other way you can guarantee it would've been paid (remember Rankine last year?)

Umpiring was at best, a debacle. Even a few neutrals nearby were completely confused by some of the decisions today. Trying to explain the rules to a non AFL follower today was not easy.

I thought we did a lot right but failed again with our connection to the forward half. The same thing that we’ve struggled with for 3 years.

What I also found disappointing at times was the safe, kick it long down the line type of play. We have zero swagger and dare. There were so many times that we could’ve tried a switch or gone shorter but opted for the good old fashioned down the line kick. The Collingwood players could see it unfolding.

Re Turner, I appreciate our requirement for a key forward. We’ve needed one since Jesse was booted. We got BBB as a rental for a couple of seasons but nobody has really stepped forward. No pun intended. My question is, do we compromise Disco’s development as a key back when he could turn out as our Tom Stewart? Ask anyone involved with Geelong and they will tell you, outside of Selwood, Stewart has been the most important player down there.

We’ve invested top 20 draft picks in forwards, let them play. Let’s see what we have and how to complement them come 2025 trade week. Prior to that, drop Petty. Bring in TMac to play forward as the younger guys will clearly need the support. Make Petty compete with May and Lever for a spot down back.

In the next 4 games, we should prioritise system and experience. Play younger players in roles they might graduate to next year. Roll the dice and see if we can move the ball in a way that helps our forwards. 2025 is over. The sooner the coaches let go of finals aspirations the better.

17 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

I’ve made plenty of commentary around our lack of composure and the lack of skills of our best players versus theirs.

And at no point did I say the club should focus on the umpiring in their review.

However that passage of play should have resulted in a free to us. Whether Kosi is asking for it or not. He ran way too far in a critical moment in the game. It was obvious to everyone who watched it except the umpires. But sure, let’s highlight the Melbourne player for yet another umpiring mistake. Because only Daicos is apparently allowed to ask the umpires for frees and then get them.

Melksham also totally at fault for letting Moore push him into a contest. If only he stood his ground instead of being sandwiched between two guys!

Get over it Brown said nothing wrong, you play to the whistle it’s what you teach players from a young age.

Control what you can control and he didn’t

It’s an emotional game I get it and it’s especially emotional for you as far as Collingwood is concerned.

2 hours ago, dees189227 said:

Jonathan Brown pointed out the chase kozzie did & said he could have tackled him but pickett was more worried about putting his arms out complaining to the umpire.

If ever there's a player in an AFL JUMPER that's got a right to complain to an umpire it's K Pickett....

1 hour ago, Stiff Arm said:

I think your first point is him zoning as part of given directive.

He definitely doesn’t understand it, or wants to apply pressure in the zone.

He is just waiting to cheat out the back of it if we win a turnover.

Edited Monday at 14:165 days by Doug Reemer

2 hours ago, DeeSpencer said:

I get the desire to play him but he’s had 2 good weeks, he still has to show week to week, contest to contest that he’s too good for vfl.

Then we have to decide who comes out. JVR needs a consistent run now that he’s come back to the team. He didn’t put it on the scoreboard but he showed he was too good for VFL.

Can’t drop Melk. Don’t need an extra tall in for Fritsch. No one loves Petty form but he’s more reliable long down the line than anyone else we’ve got.

Given our midfield doesn’t kick to leads we’ve probably got the best combination of talls available right now.

JVR, should never had been played this week. Form at Casey was average against the two bottom teams. IMO he only came because Johnson was rubbed out.

1 hour ago, OhMyDees said:

Langford should have been subbed not Lindsay. He looked noticeably cooked.

I know Goodwin loves Petty as a forward but I think we’d be better off playing Turner forward and Petty down back.

They are both Backman they won't solve the KPF problem.

2 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

Sidebottom had a monster game, because he’s got 5000 more years on those two. But imagine what Langford learnt today playing on one of the best wingers in the game.

Thought good coaching long term myself when I heard he was on Sidebottom.
Would've learnt some things from one of the best today.

Edited Monday at 13:595 days by Fork 'em

2 hours ago, At the break of Gawn said:

Of the game itself, I thought we were far better with contest and clearance, but as expected, Collingwood's defence was just too good and our forward entries not dangerous enough.

I'm a firm believer that we're never going to have the wood over Collingwood until both Pendles and Sidebottom retire.

Their on-field leadership and footy IQ is too far above ours.

Totally agree for the reasons you state.
Also their elite disposal.
Been watching those 2 carve us up for years and they've been the difference more than once.
Sidebottom particularly.

Edited Monday at 13:445 days by Fork 'em

1 hour ago, Brownie said:

Moore also slid both of his knees into Melksham I think in the first quarter when Jale took a mark. Nuffin.

What was the free kick count in the end?

I saw him drop his knees onto his legs after a mark.
Wouldn't have been surprised if Melk jumped up and had a go but didn't.

29-20, somethin' like that.

7 minutes ago, old dee said:

They are both Backman they won't solve the KPF problem.

You said it yourself we dont need a star kpf, we just need at the least an average kpf. not going to know unless we give turner a try for real. Still only 23. Why do you think he cant be a competition average forward? Too small?

Edited Monday at 13:545 days by Jjrogan

5 hours ago, Demonland said:

Despite effectively playing against four extra opponents, the Dees controlled much of the match. However, their inaccuracy in front of goal and inability to convert dominance in clearances and inside 50s ultimately cost them dearly, falling to a heartbreaking one-point loss on King’s Birthday.

Well Hong Kong several hours later

I amgined that Diaos kicked the winning goal and Pies won by several, enough for their supporters to say the few umpiring mistakes made no difference and we kicked ourselves out of it anyway....

Open the game day thread to find only 1 point but it seems we did kick ourselves out of it.

Commencing Post game now as i wait for transfer to Melb

Home in another couple of hrs.

JVR 1 mark and 3 disposals to half time.

Melb/Goodwin have successfully ruined this kid by using him as a second ruck.

5 hours ago, DemonOX said:

Geez we play some DUMB DUMB DUMB footy sometimes and it’s cost us another W.

So FRUSTRATING (and we don’t [censored] learn from it).

6 hours ago, BDA said:

Our players need to display some composure

we handle the ball like its a hot potato and blaze away rather than assess and take better options

the boys emptied the tank today. cannot fault the effort. but we are our own worst enemies

Its hard to keep composure and not make dumb decisions when you are frustrated and uncertain of the umpiring decisions.

You play with confidence when you know you will bw given the dvantage by the umpiring and obviously no confidence when you know you are not going to get support from the umpire. The club needs to address this with the AFL and the umpires. NOt blaming the umps but asking what can we do to remove the uncertainty, frustration and subsequent poor action coming from the apparent confusion. Even commentators are expressing their views and it will be interesting to hear how the "footy shows " ie agenda setters address it.

6 hours ago, hardtack said:

What was Max thinking with that last kick? I’d love to know what May said to him?

Also, earlier in the Gameday topic, @dpositive said:

With you HT. Stay positive, its all you can do . Treatment and care has progressed so much.

If you need a break in Beechworth to recharge,let me know. We have a cottage Lochwood Cottage AirBNB and have offered to Dees as aprize in the past.

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Beechworth? I have a couple of friends living there and one was going to organise a gig for our band at the Beechworth pub. If you ever run into Steve Burrell or his partner Debbie Healey or a musician (one of Australia’s best guitarists who used to work with Slim Dusty) named Jeff Mercer, please say hello.

Will do my best to meet them. We have many fine musicians in Beechworth and I am always looking for recruits for IndigoFM our local station which promotes Aussie and independant musicians . We now podcast and stream and have many remote listeners.. Im happy to talk to the guys who arrange the gigs at Tanswells.

Pass my name Greg Clydesdale on to them and Im sure we can meet over a beer.

1 hour ago, ElDiablo14 said:

I thought his issue was the fractured hand?

I'm worried he won't come back.