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  1. Unless he has changed his name or risen from the grave then no.
  2. A couple of mystery injuries of the week.
  3. Great news. I look forward to more member discounts. And I don't need to throw away my current gear.
  4. I truly believed that at the start of the year. I desperately hope injuries were the sole reason for our decline this year. I'm not convinced that solely was the reason but will reserve judgement until next year.
  5. In reference to my comment finals success meant making and winning a final. I can't predict whether they will win a premiership yet but I believe they are closer to getting a shot at the moment than we are.
  6. Fair point. I was just pointing out that supporters enjoy these types of videos.
  7. Next Year? Haven't they already overtaken us?
  8. Around about 12 months ago Melbourne and Sydney fought out an epic battle between two top eight teams fighting for the best possible ladder position in the lead up to the finals. The Swans triumphed by 9 points at the MCG after the Demons came back from five goals down at three quarter time. But for its poor kicking for goal, Melbourne might well have won the game and finished in the top four. Who knows what might then have happened for the club in September? As a consequence, the person responsible for arranging the AFL fixture chose these teams to meet on a Friday night under the moonlight at the home of football late in the 2019 season. Surely, this strategy was the perfect prescription for a crowd pleasing game to kick off the year’s penultimate round? The problem with this is that the Dees and the Swans have both fallen into a hole so the Friday night prime time television football market is instead about to be treated to a snore fest between 17th and 15th in a round where 1st plays 2nd and 3rd plays 4th. Go figure? The Swans can finish only one place higher than where they sit at the moment and could fall a spot or two while the Demons look stuck on 17th unless something unbelievable occurs. They might consider playing the kids and start looking forward to 2020 but, in doing so, could also find themselves accused of tanking by some nuff nuff in the media who has suffered a mental block about the circumstances that brought them to this place after promising so much at the end of 2018. The result is that the AFL has provided the Melbourne Football Club with the perfect opportunity to combine the game with its annual sleep out at the MCG night (which seems to have escaped my attention this year). When previewing most games at this level, there are a number of indicators that one can look at, most notably current form and team composition but these teams are so significantly below their best on a team and individual level that they defy all normal principles of prediction. For instance, Melbourne has had one constant this year in the form of Max Gawn who has been heroic in the ruck. On Queens Birthday, he beat Collingwood big man Brodie Grundy but last week, he lowered his colors to the same player. The Demons still won the clearances on the day by 36 to 31 and managed only one less visit inside their 50 metre arc but inability to convert and their poor turnovers saw the Magpies hold sway. This week the Demon ruck division faces a far less potent opposition and should not have much trouble overpowering the Swans at the stoppages. The problem is that everywhere else on the ground, they’ve been awful and in these circumstances, I can see them struggling to cobble out a winning score in the absence of a key forward capable of kicking multiple goals. Expect a dour struggle with neither team scoring above 60 points and a small crowd enjoying a night’s sleep at the MCG. My prediction is that fans of one or other of the sides will awaken to see their team bring home the four premiership points on offer. THE GAME Melbourne v Sydney Swans at the MCG Friday 16 August 2019 at 7.50pm HEAD TO HEAD Overall Melbourne 93 wins Sydney Swans 113 wins 2 drawn At MCG Melbourne 49 wins Sydney Swans 44 wins 2 drawn Last 5 meetings Melbourne 1 wins Sydney Swans 4 wins The Coaches Goodwin 1 win Longmire 2 wins MEDIA TV - Channel 7 Fox Footy Channel Live at 7.30pm RADIO - SEN 3AW ABC THE LAST TIME THEY MET Melbourne 15.10.100 defeated Sydney Swans 11.12.78 in Round 4 2019 at the MCG After struggling in the first half, the Demons found their mojo just before the main break and comprehensively beat the Swans on their hoodoo ground - the SCG. Max Gawn was in devastating form with 55 hit outs while Clayton Oliver dominated the possession count. Christian Salem was also good. Those three are among the very few at the club who can hang their heads high over their efforts throughout the season. THE TEAMS MELBOURNE B Michael Hibberd Sam Frost Jake Lever HB Nathan Jones Marty Hore Christian Salem C Kyle Dunkley Jack Viney Billy Stretch HF Corey Wagner Bayley Fritsch James Harmes F Jordan Lewis Jake Melksham Christian Petracca FOLL Max Gawn Angus Brayshaw Clayton Oliver I/C Kade ChandlerJay Kennedy Harris Alex Neal-Bullen Charlie Spargo EMG Jayden Hunt Declan Keilty Jay Lockhart Braydon Preuss IN Kade Chandler Marty Hore Alex Neal-Bullen Charlie Spargo Billy Stretch OUT Oskar Baker (omitted) Jayden Hunt (omitted) Oscar McDonald (ankle) Steven May (hamstring) Harrison Petty (groin) NEW Kade Chandler SYDNEY SWANS B Callum Mills Dane Rampe Aliir Aliir HB Jake Lloyd Tom McCartin Jordan Dawson C Isaac Heeney George Hewett Oliver Florent HF Ben Ronke Nick Blakey Tom Papley F Kieren Jack Sam Reid Daniel Menzel FOLL Hayden McLean Josh P. Kennedy Luke Parker I/C James Bell Ryan Clarke Robbie Fox James Rowbottom EMG Joel Amartey Lewis Melican James Rose Ryley Stoddart IN Kieren Jack OUT Zak Jones (Injured) Injury List - Round 22 Oskar Baker (knee) – available Corey Maynard (hip) – test Tom Sparrow (knee) – 2 weeks Jeff Garlett (shoulder) – season Mitch Hannan (groin) – season Neville Jetta (knee) - season Kade Kolodjashnij (head) – season Steven May (hamstring) – season Tom McDonald (knee) – season Aaron Nietschke (knee) – season Joel Smith (groin) – season Tim Smith (foot) – season Aaron vandenBerg (foot) – season Sam Weideman (jaw) – season Guy Walker (shoulder) – indefinite
  9. Unfortunately Yes. I believe they will taste finals success again before we do.
  10. Good point. They are my favourite type of videos. Either the candid camera type where they surprise/trick the newbie or the tear jerking ring your mum to tell them you're playing your first game. I'll even watch a non-Dees video like this. Missed opportunity for some type of feel good video for the supporters.
  11. Member Thank You Round Round 22 - Melbourne v Sydney Friday 16 August, 7.50pm AEST MCG In our final home game of 2019, we'll celebrate our members on the Friday night stage. Join us for a city v city showdown against the Swans at the MCG. Game day timings 10.00am: Demon Shop opens. The shop will be open all day until 30 minutes after the game 5.30pm: MCC gates open 6.00pm: AFL and public reserve opens 7.50pm: First bounce Members As a home game, Melbourne members can scan into the game for general admission access. However with a large crowd expected, we recommend you upgrade to a reserved seat via Ticketek. 3XL Membership If you haven't already, get your 3XL Membership today for $99 and get counted in our 2019 membership tally. Your 3XL Membership includes access to the game, along with three complimentary tickets to bring a friend. Get your 3XL Membership now > General public Get your tickets to the match via Ticketek > Public transport The MCG is located a short walk from Jolimont and Richmond train stations. The ground is also serviced by the 48, 75 (stopping at Wellington Parade) and 70 (stopping at Hisense Arena) tram routes. Plan your train journey to the ground using the PTV Journey Planner > Car parking Yarra Park will again be closed for parking this weekend for all users, including disability permit and accredited pass holders. Patrons with mobility issues can be dropped off near the MCG on the corner of Jolimont Terrace and Jolimont St. The Travellers Aid buggy service will operate from two hours before gates open near Jolimont and Richmond stations. Demon Shop The Demon Shop on Brunton Avenue will be open from 10.00am until 30 minutes after the game. Don't forget, Members receive 10% off the purchase price in the shop. All broadcast info in local times. Melbourne: Seven + Foxtel – 7.30pm Sydney: 7mate + Foxtel – 7.30pm Brisbane: 7mate + Foxtel – 7.30pm Adelaide: Seven + Foxtel – 7.00pm Perth: 7mate + Foxtel – 5.30pm Tasmania: Seven + Foxtel – 7.30pm ACT: 7mate + Foxtel – 7.30pm NT: Seven + Foxtel – 7.00pm For all other regions and radio info, refer to the AFL Broadcast Guide. Mobile app Live scores, stats and match highlights are available at the tap of a finger in the club's mobile app. Download it for iOS or Android. Social media Match hashtag: #AFLDeesSwans Follow the club on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for live match coverage and a behind-the-scenes insight into match day. VFL/VFLW double header Casey's VFLW and VFL sides will finish off 2019 with a double header at Casey Fields this Sunday, before having a bye the following weekend. VFLW Round 15 Casey v NT Thunder Sunday August 18, 11.30am Casey Fields VFL Round 20 Casey v Frankston Sunday August 18, 2.00pm Casey Fields Admission Melbourne/Casey Demons members: FREE upon presentation of your membership card Adults: $10 Concession/pensioner: $5 Juniors under 15: FREE Coverage Social media Follow the Casey Demons on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for behind-the-scenes + live coverage of both matches.
  12. I thought I recalled him having a Freo scarf on but I can't find any evidence of that. In any event it was an absolute disgrace for a sitting CEO to be barracking a win of a club.
  13. Has Jordan Lewis announced his retirement?
  14. The AFL has been touting a mid-season trade period after the success of this year’s mid-season draft, but that has been scrapped in favour of a window to open before Round 1. “The mid-season trade period is going to become the pre-season trade,” Watson told SEN Breakfast. “There’ll be a 48 to 72-hour window that will open just before the season, I’m not exactly sure what the dates are going to be, but there will be a window that opens when those trades can occur.
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  16. Also no surprises here. Tim Smith and Mitch Hannan ruled out for the rest of the year.
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