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I don't agree on The Weed. He didn't get many touches, but he chased, tackled and crashed packs all night. He found ways to get involved. He wasn't amazing by any means, but he did the job we needed him to do.

Neville Jetta. Kept Eddie Betts to just two goals and nine touches. I'm still convinced he'd be talked up as an All Australian if he played for Hawthorn or Geelong.

That was fun!! Standing on the hill under the scoreboard with thousands of arrogant crow fans enjoying our goals and them saying ridiculous [censored] like "wait til next qtr". It never came, was amazing to watch, sing the song and high 5 the boys and every Dees fan in arms reach (in the ground, leaving the ground walking to the bars back in town and in bars). cant wait to enjoy the replay

I won first place with my song titled "emotional ravings of an insane Melbourne supporter". Gawn and Hogan were my back up dancers. It was a night to remember!

Morning all - up and about since 5am. Eggs are poached, bacon is rendered, tomatoes roasted ready for Mother's Day brekky. Wife's in bed with a cuppa, kids are still asleep (?!) and I've got the replay on. Bout to pop out and buy the flowers for wife and my Mum for later. Ain't life (a) grand (old flag)?!

Have a listen to some of the questions in goodwins post match conference, the Adelaide journos are absolute amateurs, the last question was journo:did you think you would cover the loss of KELLY so well? goody:who? journo: the fella that was sick goody: HOGAN? journo: yea that's him what an absolute [censored]

I find myself breathing a sigh of relief when the ball enters our defensive 50 and Hibberd takes possession or is near the ball. He's been massive for us so far this season.

Q: “Did you know Tom McDonald could go forward and actually kick goals?” BERNIE: “Well, the goals he kicked were floaters and that’s actually all he kicks, so I’m not sure how they floated through. Lucky there was no wind."

Just on this, Petracca is 2nd in the league for goal assists. Oliver is 10th.

Last nighs enjoyment.

I was sitting right behind that one Ethan Worth the $1500 for airfares, hotel and the scotch to celebrate afterwards. I love that boy.

I hate to break it to you, but being a PE teacher doesn't give you extra credibility on the subject.

I've never seen tackling like that from us. Apparently it's the 6th time we've had 90+ tackles. Well I don't remember those games, I'll never forget this one. I gave us no chance (I'm pessimistic at the best of times) watching Adelaide waltz through defences all year and watching average teams waltz through ours, I just thought they'd outscore us easily on a bad day. The defence was my highlight. The team defence and the defenders themselves. Starting with Bernie playing where he should be and shutting out Sloan - what a job in your 200th. The defenders beat the best, most dynamic forward line in the league. Hunt and Hibberd are the perfect HBF combo. Hibberd is a sensational pick up, I knew he could play but he's stepped up a gear. Hunt is just an awe inspiring player, with out without the ball. My heart [censored] sank seeing him out cold, at the same time I was just so proud of how hard he is. Frost is having a ripper. His dare and pace, he's like a giant Hunt, not a typo. It's the 2nd week in a row Goodwin's moves have changed a game. Tmac forward and Petracca in the guts. He knows what stings to pull on game day. Petracca is just a beast, I know him going into the middle was huge, but his work up forward shouldn't be overlooked either, such a competitor. Oliver is [censored] amazing. Nothing I can say hasn't been said (maybe his tackling doesn't get mentioned enough, Vice like machine, and that run down!). What a [censored] goal. One of the best I've seen. In real time I thought he just smashed it on the boot and it fluke went through. In slow mo it's a work of art. Leaders stood up. Jones kicking goals we really needed at the time. Viney is back to brute mode, 2 outstanding games in a row. Nearly fell off my chair when he kicked one on his right! Tmac really competed and gave us just what we needed up forward. Not sure if Weideman or Byron Pickett, huge tackles from the kid! Loved that. Finally Pedo. This guy is giving his all and then some. 3 great goals, just bashing in (but please take it down a notch in junk time, I nearly died 3 times thinking he hurt himself) and giving us a chance. He's going to be remembered fondly at this club after this stint. Go you [censored] Demons!

I called it all week that we were a chance to win this. In fact, I said we would win it. And what do you know? That tackling pressure shows us what is possible from this team. What a magnificent effort. I was out at a 30th birthday tonight. Avoided my phone, the TV and any conversation about the game. Taped it on FOXTEL IQ and came home and watched it without knowing anything. My oh my! This team is going to be bloody special. The midfield just willed us to win. No. That’s not fair. It was more than that. That doesn’t do it justice. Our midfield crushed the opposition. Absolutely mauled them. Staggering and extremely exciting given Jacobs’ hit out dominance. Aside from the tackling, the ball use, the dare, the run and carry, it was our leadership that was so pleasing tonight. When the margin was out to 4 goals in the second term, it was Lewis who came crashing in off the back of the centre square, took possession and was tackled. But, we got a reset and it said everything about our desire to turn things our way. Lewis started the game poorly (ball use wise), but grew into the game. He is so dangerous across half forward. Meanwhile, Viney and Jones played real captain’s games. One or two strange errors from Jones (what was he thinking with that torp that landed in the centre square in a Crows’ lap?), but otherwise he really lead the way. Gut running, tackling and organisation. Fantastic. Even Tom McDonald, after really struggling early in defence, his move forward was genius and he looked bizarrely comfortable. He doesn't make those same errors up forward. In fact, he actually showed how clever he can be with his ball use. Staggering! Get him out of the defence and keep him forward! How about our young mids though? Oliver, Viney, Salem, Petracca and Tyson all lifted in that second half. Salem’s ball use is a delight, as is Oliver’s. Petracca’s bullocking through packs and penetrating kick from midfield is something I haven’t seen at Melbourne in my lifetime (30 years). And how was Oliver’s goal? What a freak and what a [censored] clutch goal! At the time, we were only a goal up and it was an arm wrestle. He kicks that and all of a sudden, there’s scoreboard pressure on the opposition. We didn't look back after that. The kid has already surpassed Cripps. He is an absolute star and has the ability to be a 250 game leader. Frost and Jetta were brilliant down back and Hibberd’s ball use has become vital in the past month. What a brilliant acquisition he’s been. Really interesting too as I don’t think he’s laid a tackle all month and didn’t again tonight. Staggering, given Goodwin’s emphasis on tackling. I guess, he knows his role as that outside outlet. Oscar did a couple of nice things, as did Wagner, but both have to use the ball better. Wagner in particular. His ball use has been close to terrible since he’s come back. He is getting to really good spots to provide outside run and carry, but I can’t recall him hitting a target tonight. Felt we carried Kent at times too. He can play some really dumb footy and doesn’t lay bloody tackles! Will need to play a lot better next week. Was really pleased with Weideman's game though. He wasn't perfect (that run down near the end was horrible), but his tackling and his ability to bring the ball to ground was brilliant for a second year, skinny KPF. Anyway, other than a few things here and there (Watts’ marking was ordinary, but competed well in the ruck), that is one of the best wins I can recall. The media might write that Adelaide were off their game, but that was all our pressure and as the game wore on, there was implied pressure and they started to lose confidence. Some really interesting moves by our coaches too. We clearly identified Atkins as a weaker ball user (in that he doesn't hurt you with his possessions like Smith or Crouch or Laird do) and let him sit out the back of a lot of packs, instead his opponent would outnumber the Crows at the stoppages. It was the sort of move we've had done to us for years, but quite brilliant. It backed our mids to win the clearance and it paid off handsomely. As did the Petracca move into the midfield and Tom McDonald's move forward. There were positives everywhere. And finally, I hope this will shut up a few wingers and hand wringers on Demonland this week. Yeah, we have to back it up next week, but this shows those people that this is how Melbourne can play. And since some of you need wins before there can be any discernible improvement, well, here's a bloody win! Goodwin has said since he started that we are building from the contest out. Tonight, we started by winning the contest, spreading hard, playing bold, attacking footy and we smashed the top side on their own patch; one of the hardest places to play in the entire league. Get up and about. This could be season defining! Go you mighty [censored] redlegs!!! EDIT. Forgot Bernie's great game on Sloane. We got the tagging match up that we wanted and he didn't disappoint.

I've now been able to watch the replay. We made Adelaide look completely ordinary. That sentence is remarkable in itself. Our pressure was exactly where it ought to be, and was there for the entire game. We knew what we needed to do, we stuck to it, and it worked. We also, finally, made the most of our dominance and converted it into scoreboard pressure, a huge problem so far this year. Our backline played really well, helpfully supporting the argument against the proposition that our backline "leaks like a sieve". And it didn't stand up against any old side, it stood up against the competition's strongest forward line, at their home ground. With that pressure, that direct ball movement, and that clean use of it going inside as we had this week, we are capable of beating anyone. The season is in our hands.

I attended my first game at the Adelaide Oval which is an amazing venue & also extremely intimidating to opposition supporters...namely because there aren't many & also because Adelaide supporters are in a class of their own...I was in the Members so kept a low profile which interestingly allowed me to watch the game a lot more objectively...I have read some of the game forum & some posters comments which were made watching a Tv coverage however watching the game live a lot of these criticisms are unwarranted...a scrappy first qrt in a hostile environment...Adelaide comes back & don't underestimate the noise of the crowd ...it's like nothing I have heard before & then the second half when finally everything clicked ...every player contributed ...obviously we have stars & workhorses but everyone did their job & more ...of course there were stuff ups but honestly Adelaide looked second rate & the crowd around us attested to that ...there will be ups & downs in our season but we have a future ...a bloody good future....just as an aside a few of the Adelaide supporters that hung around were very complimentary about Melb & a fair amount hung around to cheer off Bernie Vince which I thought was a testament to Bernie .

Good to hear the 'whoo hoo' guy was back in action yesterday! Slowly becoming a cult figure at AO!

On the strength of the last three games, in my view he is unarguably in our best 22 and will hopefully be given an extended run even after Gawn or Spencer returns. Application, persistence and loyalty should be rewarded.

^ I think Gary's qualm is to do with what will happen next week. And that's what it's always been. Sure enjoy the win against Adelaide, but how many times have we seen this club get up for a 'response game' only to lose again the following week? I want to see us beat the kangas and then the suns. Then I'll a celebrate a bit more.

How can you have mixed feelings after that 22 man 4 quarter effort . Some people will never be happy

I gave us no chance. So glad to be wrong. They were great tonight.

What a beautiful thing football can be. The filth and ninthmond both nutted on the line while we come from behind for a memorable win. Great weekend!!

Probably his best game ever. Like a fine wine is Pedo.

It's called the "no expectation effect". Nothing less, nothing more.

I thought we were discussing it in the post match thread. As for culture change, that's been happening for a few years now. Tonight's win was a very small, albeit significant piece of that journey.

I was there tonight. Went up from Melbourne with my son as his 7th bday present! The boys delivered big time. When we were 26 down, away, against a good side, undermanned, I thought it would get ugly. So much to like about tonight. The way the backline setup, the numbers we got to the ball, the incredible tackling, the 1 on 1 performances and the even contribution.... magic win!

Goodwin also showed tonight that he can react and change to suit the game - his move of McDonald forward was terrific and adding Petracca to the midfield was a masterstroke. He isn't afraid to change things up and we are reaping the rewards because of it. It also shows how much the players trust him as well. Great stuff all round.

Frost returning to the backline has been huge. His dash and good ball use have set up many forward moves and also allowed TMac to go forward which was the match winning move IMO.

Looking forward to @stevethemanjordan's McDonald and Frost report.

Back it up against north and they shall have my attention

Clayton Oliver has justifiably got great credit this year for his sensational play. I want to add Christian Petracca - what an incredible talent! He did some unbelievable things tonight.

Bloke in crowd yelling woohoo - I missed him!

Sure was Ox. i took the view early that we were probably going to lose, so I'd celebrate our achievements loudly. Kept it up all night, my personal favourite was when I yelled out "PERCENTAGE BOOSTER" whilst laughing when Kenty kicked the last goal. It was like 45,000 people leaving a funeral. I loved every bit of it!

This conversation has happened every time mongrel - everyone instantly turns in to an expert on concussion and makes the decision for him to retire. It's getting very tedious. It hasn't even been confirmed as concussion yet!

The umpire made a nice big deal of it and took his sweet time to get off . Another umpire went off with cramp. After this the umpiring actually improved which I think is no coincidence.

Helmets do not prevent concussion.

Devastating news for Angus, just can't take a trick. Depending on the outcome the club should consider putting him on ice for the rest of the year.

The wrists have well and truly been slashed over on the Crows BigFooty page - and they're on top of the ladder still!. Good to know it's not just us that are ridiculously fickle.

Amazing effort. To think a 2pt loss to Freo and a 3pt loss to Hawthorn is all that has kept us from top spot.

I think you are being pretty unfair to Gary Lyon. He never wanted the involvement after the '186' game. He responded - reluctantly-, to his dying mate Stynes' call. It would have been extraordinarily difficult to refuse. As for the results of that involvement, does anyone actually think that Lyon didn't try to do his best for the club and his mate?When things don't work out, everyone involved look like they are fools or incompetents. I listen to the SEN breakfast show for about an hour most days and all I have heard Lyon claim about Melbourne, is that he has a personal interest in and keeps a closer eye on the Demons than he does with other clubs, (for example, he has mentioned that he drops by training). I have not heard anything from him that could be classified as a destructive comment about the team, he has largely stated what all Melbourne supporters are aware of, but most other fans would not know. That is the other thing that needs to be borne in mind, he is not just talking to Demon fans.

Even more than the goal from the boundary, how good was his chase and tackle on Smith!

Game was umpired better once they only had two.

Our record at the G: 1-3 Our record away from the G: 3-1. It's been a bizzare start to the season.

I don't think you've quite done enough to make the thread about you. Hogan' fine. His role is perfect and he's playing it well. Playing deep as the bailout kick and flattening, usually, 2 opposition players every time, leading to scores. His off the ball work is awesome in this regard. Wanders up to the wing and offers a target when he's not getting it. Even pinches in the midfield. I haven't seen a wasted minute yet, other than the Tigers game, which now looks completely different. Some people are hard to please. Aside from Gawn, he's our most important player both with results and with structure. We've been performing badly up until tonight, and part of that has been the lack of a target. He plays the games he missed, we're 6-2. Says it all. Each to their own and all that. But fair dinkum, anyone who thinks he's not important... come on. Sounds to me almost like he's getting traded again and someone's writing how we're better off without him.

Sloan had only 11 disposals. WELL DONE VINCE AND CONGRATS ON UR 200th.

The pants were off, the scarf was waving and the dimmies went flying as my wife and mother in law came home from dinner with as Truck got his goal with about ten minutes left! I asked how their dinner was and they said not as good as mine by the looks of things! GO YOU GOOD THANGS! THAT WAS WILD!

Garlett read the ball in flight like no one else on the field. His goals were a valuable and timely contribution.

Waiting for Steve's analysis on the McDonald boys and Frosty. I was there, or should I say I am here. A win for the ages. Our running, particularly defensively was outstanding.

Hibberd is recruit of the year. Salem is a star. This was a legendary win.