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Who'd of thought beating Collingwood could get any better? Post game in the lift with mostly Melbourne fans. Stop at level 3 and in walks none othen Eddie Maguire. You could hear a pin drop. I asked him how the call went to which he replied " yeah! ". More silence followed before i replied geez i knew i should have taped press red for Ed! His reply.....Hhhmmm! ......Followed by more silence. All is well in the world tonight!!!

How about seeing him stream through half forward for a shot at goal from 40 at full tilt? He missed the goal unfortunately, but the intent was amazing. Would have lifted the roof off if he'd drilled it. He's playing with great confidence now, and took it up a level with his intensity today I thought.

Absolutely shocking kicking for goal Cost us valuable percentage points

Brilliant stuff. Further evidence that the over-reactions of some on here are ridiculous in the extreme. Roosy is setting us up perfectly, and while the bumps can be hard to take, we need to be patient. Go Dees!

All of my 61 years, two things have brought me joy: 1. Melb winning, and 2. Coll losing. When it happens in the same game, I'm totally over the moon! Haven't had this feeling in SUCH a long time! Will savour it!

I am a MASSIVE Garland fan. He cares so much, and works so hard. He isn't a perfect player but he gives you everything. His reaction on the siren was heart warming. I hope they sign him ASAP

Nasher, please feel free to change your name to Nashtrodamus.

Not your usual Jack Watts thread. He has been fantastic the last 5 or 6 weeks. He has chased and tackled along with his usual high efficiency with the ball. I was starting to lose faith with him but he has been fantastic the last few weeks.

Harsh on Tyson. Was a bit wasteful but nine tackles, six clearances and 23 disposals indicates he did a decent job.

we've beaten 4 of the current top eight. this is a good stat. a stat that matters.

They say that unless you’ve felt racial or religious oppression personally then you don’t know what it really means. That’s why I find much of the discourse we’re having at the moment so distasteful; and some of the excuses given to justify the constant booing of Adam Goodes are so patently pathetic that it beggars belief. I support the players’ stance of wearing Aboriginal colours in support of Adam Goodes who is a great Australian and without doubt a person of quality which I measure far beyond those who boo him. For several years I have also worn a symbol of my support for our Aboriginal people in honour of those members of the community who on 6 December, 1938 led a march down Collins Street to the German consulate where they attempted to present a petition to the German consul-general, D.W. Dreschler in protest against the "cruel persecution" of Jews in Germany in the wake of Kristallnacht -- the night of broken glass – when the Jews were targeted for killings or bashings, and Jewish businesses and homes were smashed. We know where that led and I wear my black bracelet in honour of Reverend William Cooper who organised what I understand was the only protest in the outside world at that time. For more about Reverend Cooper, see here. This entire controversy is bringing shame on the country and the sport and I salute our indigenous people and Adam Goodes for the dignified way in which they have put up with this tragic episode.

The reason we see frustration from supporters including myself like we have seen over recent weeks is because we now see some hope. Other years I went to the footy accepting to lose. Now aside from the top 4 our ability to get in a winning position is dependant on our intensity and our ability to stick to a plan and minimise our errors. Today was another good step in the right direction. Gawn, Viney and Watts have all taken massive steps forward in the last 6 weeks. There will more frustrations week to week but I will not doubt at all that we have improved and more than the ladder will show.

2013: 2 wins 2014: 4 wins, with an average winning margin of 11 points 2015: 6 wins (already), with an average winning margin of 30 points We are improving. There will be moments of frustration (like last week) but the proof is there. Roos has made us a much better side than the Neeld era. It was never going to happen overnight, and there's still a long way before we can even talk about finals let alone a flag, but we're improving.

I'm rather okay with putting Collingwood's season on ice.

If you think this is about one person then you aren't listening.

Jones - dynamic when needed Dunn - unstoppable in defence Hogan - constantly provided target Watts - dynamic link man Dawes - tried but clumsy Viney - wonderful tagging game Lumumba - dynamic and safe Brayshaw - great second half Tyson - lethargic and wasteful Cross - outstanding tagging role Garland - excellent defensive drive Michie - just lacked nous Vince - another wonderful game McDonald - was rarely noticed Neal-Bullen - failed to impose Grimes - better second half Garlett - just a cameo Howe - finally 4 quarters Jetta - displayed great endeavour vandenBerg - tough and disciplined Harmes - made an impression Gawn - knows he belongs

So much friendly banter! So much amicable chit chat! Demonland is full of love!! I might Pm Stuie and invite him out for a drink!!

I have been reading all your posts for a couple of years but rarely contribute.But today I feel the need.Last year I opined that Max had a great future in front of him.I was right! My son plays for the Ormond footy club. On the Saturday before we beat Geelong Max was watching Ormond .He did play for Ormond so he drops down occasionally.At 1/4 time I walked onto the ground to the players' huddle - and Max was just behind me.So I couldn't resist the chance to say "Well done Max you're playing good footee-keep at it".He smiled and held up his hands as if marking a ball and said " I've just got to learn to take a few of these".Then he went down to Geelong and the rest is history! I believe that I helped Max feel more confident about himself and turned his career around!!!Go Max ( and yes,he is big when up close)

One of the best team efforts I've seen from the dees in years. Hard to give votes. Just loved the view of Eddie at the end of the game. I find his pain more satisfying than giving myself a jolly good flo gging.

Well, that's a depressing reaction...

Must say I loved the half time scuffle, especially Jones getting up with a massive smile on his face, all the players getting in to stick up for each other, and Viney taking Varcoe and throwing him meters behind the scuffle and continuing on with it. Was definitely a highlight of the day!

http://m.3aw.com.au/news/game-day-collingwood-v-melbourne-at-the-mcg--3aw-radio-20150801-gipach.html

Well FK me sideways... A great effort and brilliant game by the dees. I am now currently baking humble pie for the Roos thread i created. I am sorry Paul i wont question you again... Go Dees!!

Great win boys Only thing better than beating the Pies in their home game is Putting them out of the FINALS RACE The Beer will taste SWWEEEEEEEEEEEETTTT TONIGHT AT Metricon!!! If I run into Dion Prestia,i'll give him a wink ;

Thought we'd win that. Typical Melbourne. I'm loving the fact that at least 'typical Melbourne' means we win when all seems hopeless and lose when we should win. That was always bound to happen this season. I said we'd win between 6-8 games this year. We've won 6 now, so any wins from here are brilliant. Let's see if we can't break some other records like winning two in a row and winning at Etihad. And Bernie Vince, you're a star.

we've been schwabbed once before, bb, and that was enough for anyone

It's almost entirely above the shoulders, I reckon. We just need to keep getting wins, whether ugly/indifferent/scrappy/impressive, and continue to eradicate the losing culture of the past.

Eddie was a broken man and we havent won since 2007 against the filth. And a 6 goal win. So good. So gooood!

One of the top five games from Watts I've seen.

Good as if was, that's not quite right. You will get what I mean when you have it

AD, I've watched this player since day one... He drove me mad, but then I worked him out - a finisher, cool as, lightning fast and skilled. Let Vanders do the bullocking! I've made my peace with JW.

52% TOG though. Again I raise the question: why bother? I know we're not inundaded with talent in the VFL at the moment, but surely there is someone that they have the confidence in to give them proper midfield time. I can't see how this does Viv or the team any good.

Enjoyed Harmes first goal. He was really aggressive and made and impact as the sub and that's all u can do as the sub. Well done

Yep. The cool head under pressure has been a feature for the last month or so, but the charging forward like a maniac was a new thing. Confidence is a wonderful thing.

For your girlfriend no doubt

Was good to c us run out the last quarter so solidly. I was very worried at three quarter time (and during the whole bloody game tbh) Watts is looking better and better as he goes on.

I'll help you choose your new wardrobe Ms Biff!!

Was very good again today. High fpoty IQ that bloke and the skills to execute. Even though he missed that goal on the run, it was great seeing him take on the game and use his speed.

Great win. I'm in shock. JW - well done, son. Bernie, come round, I've got some cans on ice.

You can't have a go at anyone, mate. You're like a yoyo every week.But Gus is a gem. His touches are pretty much all scoring involvements. A very damaging player.

I said I had a good feeling about today, but now I feel great. Awesome win!

Incidentally, how good was the tackle from Watts where he got the guy in a bear-hug and just held him off the ground? Should have been HTB, but the umps were their usual shite.

Mark Robinson - do you still want your job?

Paul Roos has some serious questions to answer.

Credit to Nasher for calling this when we were all slitting our wrists. Gawn, Vince, Viney, vandenBerg and Jones all great. Grimes terrible.

A big shout out to Declan Keilty who will debut tomorrow as Casey's 23rd man. A terrific young kid who got overlooked in last years draft but continues to work his backside off and is getting the rewards he deserves. At 195cm and still only 19 I think this kid has a massive future. Good luck Dec.

Dubious Development. Russell Robertson's new band?

Great move! Melbourne players to wear Aboriginal colours in support of Adam Goodes Good on Nev, Jeff and JKH.

Maybe you could bite your fingers off as well.

Richmond beat Sydney. Richmond beat Fremantle. Richmond beat Hawthorn. Melbourne beat Richmond. That means Melbourne is the best. /Half-life 3 confirmed.