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The AFL also didn't rate Melksham's 4 goals against the 2nd top team in a hostile environment but they sure did rate Caddy and Martin's 4 goals each against a lowly ranked Essendon on their home turf.

Obviously Cornes did not watch the game. Melksham had to be in the Team of the Week.

Are people's issues here with a TV personality being approached or just this particular TV personality being approached?

This was posted to reddit 2 months ago.

This was the sentiment of every WCE supporter at the ground, particularly some of the morons around me.

Both Port and Essendon were graded an A+ for their 2017 trade period and neither made the finals. What happened?

I really will bare my bum in Bourke Street. If you watched any of the Freo vs Geelong game then you would know that this is not even a remote possibility.

Yesterday’s result and the fact that Maxy polled well makes this interesting again. 196. Clayton OIiver 180. Max Gawn 129. Angus Brayshaw 109. Jesse Hogan 84. James Harmes 71. Nathan Jones 67. Tom McDonald 62. Jake Melksham 56. Christian Salem 51. Christian Petracca 48. Neville Jetta 39. Bayley Fritsch 38. Jack Viney 32. Jordan Lewis 31. Michael Hibberd Oscar McDonald 29. Jake Lever 18. Jeff Garlett 14. Alex Neal-Bullen Dom Tyson 6. Tom Bugg Mitch Hannan 4. Joel Smith 3. Sam Frost 2. Dean Kent 1. Bernie Vince Josh Wagner

After 12 years the Demons have finally made it to September action again, by beating West Coast in Perth. At the same time, they removed the Media Monkey of “they haven’t beaten anyone in the eight” saga. Our own Ethan Tremblay has now had his childhood dreams restored and perhaps he will get his Mongoose still in this prediction ... For those who didn’t see the exchange it went something like this: Petraccattack: Tomorrow we beat the Eagles and book our first finals berth since 2006. It feels like Xmas Eve! ? Ethan Tremblay: It’s like that Xmas Eve when I was a kid and I was sure I was going to get a Mongoose BMX with pegs. Very exciting. Come Xmas Day I got some lime green BMX from Kmart I had to assemble myself. I put it together and ghosted it down Jells Road (Possibly the steepest hill in Melbourne?) Worst.Xmas. Ever. Petraccattack: Go to bed, sweet Ethan. Tomorrow you get the Mongoose you've always dreamed of. …………. While Demon supporters can now relax, once again their hearts were sorely tested in the course of the game and particularly in the final quarter, when West Coast nudged in front following a Mark LeCras goal at the 18 minute mark. Once again the Demon supporters could see “it” coming again - defeat at the final hurdle. But instead of conceding the match, the team dug even deeper. They went back to system and methodology and calmly sliced through the Eagles players slowly. Jake Melksham put one from the goal square, the result of hard work up the field but that still left the Demons five points up with a couple of minutes to play. Still further hard work and effort came from the likes of Nathan Jones, Angus Brayshaw, Max Gawn and Clayton Oliver to control the ball and bodies were thrown in at all costs, because the whole season was on the line. Finally that work resulted in a mark and set shot to Dean Kent who went back and slotted the major, something which others had not been able to do in a number of similar situations during the year. What was equally surprising was that Kent had barely been sighted in the previous three quarters, but bobbed up with seven touches in the critical last and sealed the game. Another Melksham goal in the dying seconds and Melbourne were finals bound. The game began with the pressure and intensity that could be expected of two teams that were in the top eight and it was the Demons who burst out of the blocks and found themselves three goals up before the Eagles had scored. Not unexpectedly, they came back and at quarter time Melbourne held a small term point lead. In reality that was the margin, or thereabouts for the next two quarters until WCE hit the front briefly in that final term. The addition of Melksham, Mitch Hannan and Michael Hibberd turned out to be the decisive factor in the win in comparison to last week. Melksham with four, Hannan with three and Hibberd a rock in defence were exactly what was needed to boost the side. Unfortunately, Hibberd had some kind of hamstring problem and his absence along with Max having a break in the final term was exactly when West Coast mounted itsw final charge. Order was restored when both returned to the field, and it can be hoped that Hibberd is OK for the future (with the ability to rest him for two weeks if in doubt, could be a necessity leading to finals). Special mention must also go to Sam Weideman, who came in as the replacement for Jesse Hogan, and put up his hand on multiple occasions with 5 marks including 4 contested, and tackling again at critical junctures in the game. He scored only a single major but he may well have made that leap of confidence at exactly the right time for himself and the team. The mids were magnificent putting their bodies on the line, none more so than the Captain. While his kicking was errant at time, he just willed his body to get the ball and did so 27 times. But even more telling was the performance of James Harmes, who has also become a highlight in the latter part of the season. He shut down Shuey comprehensively, and then got 28 touches of his own including 14 contested possessions. With him doing such a fantastic job, it has meant the Demons mids are now truly one of the best team in the competition. Did I mention a couple of others in Brayshaw and Oliver? Best to do so with Angus getting 28 touches 14 contested, while Oliver managed, by his standards, only 23, but also 14 contested. And we had best mention Max as well who doubled the Eagles rucks in hitouts, and chipped in with a massive 20 touches including 12 contested! Down back the usual team became a solid unit with the return of Hibberd. Jordan Lewis marshalled the troops magnificently with only his pace under question at times. Neville Jetta for all the small number of touches (10), had 4 contested. But each and every one of those 4 was probably a goal saver … and match saver, probably a season saver. He should be in the running for mark of the year as well. Not one of those high flying species, but when he was tied up by his opponent grappling him, then managed to spin around the back and haul in a one hander, again stopping a certain goal. One monkey off the back. Another of the tragic MFC records removed (12 years since finals appearance). Next one is a finals win. Get that monkey from the shoulders and we should all wait at the bottom of the Jells road Hill to see the now older Ethan come sailing down on his Mongoose! Melbourne 4.4.28 7.6.48 12.8.80 16.12.108 West Coast 3.0.18 5.4.34 11.6.72 14.7.91 Goals Melbourne Melksham 4 Hannan T McDonald 3 Brayshaw Jones Kent Harmes vandenBerg Weideman West Coast Rioli 4 Hutchings 2 Ah Chee Cripps LeCras Masten Sheed Vardy Venebles Yeo Best Melbourne Harmes Melksham Hannan Brayshaw Gawn Jones West Coast Rioli Redden Hutchings Sheed Masten Injuries Melbourne Nil West Coast Jack Darling (concussion) Reports Melbourne Nil West Coast Nil Umpires Stevic Hosking Schmitt Official crowd 55,824 at Optus Stadium

THE MONKEY, THE MONGOOSE AND CHRISTMAS EVE by George on The Outer After 12 years the Demons have finally made it to September action again, by beating West Coast in Perth. At the same time, they removed the Media Monkey of “they haven’t beaten anyone in the eight” saga. Our own Ethan Tremblay has now had his childhood dreams restored and perhaps he will get his Mongoose still in this prediction ... For those who didn’t see the exchange it went something like this: Petraccattack: Tomorrow we beat the Eagles and book our first finals berth since 2006. It feels like Xmas Eve! ? Ethan Tremblay: It’s like that Xmas Eve when I was a kid and I was sure I was going to get a Mongoose BMX with pegs. Very exciting. Come Xmas Day I got some lime green BMX from Kmart I had to assemble myself. I put it together and ghosted it down Jells Road (Possibly the steepest hill in Melbourne?) Worst.Xmas. Ever. Petraccattack: Go to bed, sweet Ethan. Tomorrow you get the Mongoose you've always dreamed of. …………. While Demon supporters can now relax, once again their hearts were sorely tested in the course of the game and particularly in the final quarter, when West Coast nudged in front following a Mark LeCras goal at the 18 minute mark. Once again the Demon supporters could see “it” coming again - defeat at the final hurdle. But instead of conceding the match, the team dug even deeper. They went back to system and methodology and calmly sliced through the Eagles players slowly. Jake Melksham put one from the goal square, the result of hard work up the field but that still left the Demons five points up with a couple of minutes to play. Still further hard work and effort came from the likes of Nathan Jones, Angus Brayshaw, Max Gawn and Clayton Oliver to control the ball and bodies were thrown in at all costs, because the whole season was on the line. Finally that work resulted in a mark and set shot to Dean Kent who went back and slotted the major, something which others had not been able to do in a number of similar situations during the year. What was equally surprising was that Kent had barely been sighted in the previous three quarters, but bobbed up with seven touches in the critical last and sealed the game. Another Melksham goal in the dying seconds and Melbourne were finals bound. The game began with the pressure and intensity that could be expected of two teams that were in the top eight and it was the Demons who burst out of the blocks and found themselves three goals up before the Eagles had scored. Not unexpectedly, they came back and at quarter time Melbourne held a small term point lead. In reality that was the margin, or thereabouts for the next two quarters until WCE hit the front briefly in that final term. The addition of Melksham, Mitch Hannan and Michael Hibberd turned out to be the decisive factor in the win in comparison to last week. Melksham with four, Hannan with three and Hibberd a rock in defence were exactly what was needed to boost the side. Unfortunately, Hibberd had some kind of hamstring problem and his absence along with Max having a break in the final term was exactly when West Coast mounted itsw final charge. Order was restored when both returned to the field, and it can be hoped that Hibberd is OK for the future (with the ability to rest him for two weeks if in doubt, could be a necessity leading to finals). Special mention must also go to Sam Weideman, who came in as the replacement for Jesse Hogan, and put up his hand on multiple occasions with 5 marks including 4 contested, and tackling again at critical junctures in the game. He scored only a single major but he may well have made that leap of confidence at exactly the right time for himself and the team. The mids were magnificent putting their bodies on the line, none more so than the Captain. While his kicking was errant at time, he just willed his body to get the ball and did so 27 times. But even more telling was the performance of James Harmes, who has also become a highlight in the latter part of the season. He shut down Shuey comprehensively, and then got 28 touches of his own including 14 contested possessions. With him doing such a fantastic job, it has meant the Demons mids are now truly one of the best team in the competition. Did I mention a couple of others in Brayshaw and Oliver? Best to do so with Angus getting 28 touches 14 contested, while Oliver managed, by his standards, only 23, but also 14 contested. And we had best mention Max as well who doubled the Eagles rucks in hitouts, and chipped in with a massive 20 touches including 12 contested! Down back the usual team became a solid unit with the return of Hibberd. Jordan Lewis marshalled the troops magnificently with only his pace under question at times. Neville Jetta for all the small number of touches (10), had 4 contested. But each and every one of those 4 was probably a goal saver … and match saver, probably a season saver. He should be in the running for mark of the year as well. Not one of those high flying species, but when he was tied up by his opponent grappling him, then managed to spin around the back and haul in a one hander, again stopping a certain goal. One monkey off the back. Another of the tragic MFC records removed (12 years since finals appearance). Next one is a finals win. Get that monkey from the shoulders and we should all wait at the bottom of the Jells road Hill to see the now older Ethan come sailing down on his Mongoose! Melbourne 4.4.28 7.6.48 12.8.80 16.12.108 West Coast 3.0.18 5.4.34 11.6.72 14.7.91 Goals Melbourne Melksham 4 Hannan T McDonald 3 Brayshaw Jones Kent Harmes vandenBerg Weideman West Coast Rioli 4 Hutchings 2 Ah Chee Cripps LeCras Masten Sheed Vardy Venebles Yeo Best Melbourne Harmes Melksham Hannan Brayshaw Gawn Jones West Coast Rioli Redden Hutchings Sheed Masten Injuries Melbourne Nil West Coast Jack Darling (concussion) Reports Melbourne Nil West Coast Nil Umpires Stevic Hosking Schmitt Official crowd 55,824 at Optus Stadium

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This was a crunch game that Melbourne lost after a strong start when it kicked 3 early goals against the wind at UNSW Canberra Oval but it then conceded the next eight goals in the blink of an eye and the game was all over at quarter time. THE TEAMS GWS GIANTS B: Zac Williams, Adam Tomlinson, Nathan Wilson HB: Nick Haynes, Phil Davis, Heath Shaw ? Tom Scully, Callan Ward, Lachie Whitfield HF: Devon Smith, Rory Lobb, Harrison Himmelberg F: Dylan Shiel, Steve Johnson, Matt de Boer FOLL: Shane Mumford, Jacob Hopper, Matthew Kennedy I/C: Stephen Coniglio, Aidan Corr, Brett Deledio, Josh Kelly EMG: Daniel Lloyd, Harry Perryman, Dawson Simpson IN: Brett Deledio, Harrison Himmelberg, Jacob Hopper, Steve Johnson, Shane Mumford OUT: Jeremy Cameron (hamstring), Jonathon Patton (hamstring tightness), Harry Perryman (omitted), Will Setterfield (concussion), Dawson Simpson (omitted) NEW: Brett Deledio (Richmond) MELBOURNE B: Jayden Hunt, Oscar McDonald, Neville Jetta HB: Jordan Lewis, Sam Frost, Michael Hibberd ? Dom Tyson, Bernie Vince, Christian Salem HF: Clayton Oliver, Cameron Pedersen, Alex Neal-Bullen F: Jeff Garlett, Tom McDonald, James Harmes FOLL: Max Gawn, Jack Viney, Nathan Jones I/C: Corey Maynard, Jake Melksham, Christian Petracca, Jack Watts EMG: Billy Stretch, Josh Wagner, Sam Weideman IN: Nathan Jones, Corey Maynard, Cameron Pedersen, Bernie Vince OUT: Mitch Hannan (rested), Jesse Hogan (shoulder), Jay Kennedy-Harris (omitted), Jack Trengove (omitted) NEW: Corey Maynard

I forgot about this. Which Street is Perth's equivalent of Bourke Street?

It would have been a long flight home. I will now be traveling for all our interstate and cattery games.

A few times they did but you expect a couple in that Colosseum like atmosphere. According to the Eagles around me they got screwed by the umps today.

Video or it didn't happen.

There were so many salty Eagles fans there today. I hope all our WA brethren wear their scarves to work tomorrow.

He was a lovely chap but clearly One eyed. I can respect that.

Guy sitting next to me was complaining that they always get screwed by the umpires.

I think only a Premiership will cure me completely

Awesome. The offer might still be on the table then.

Leaving tomorrow morning. Probably won't be back for a while so ..... Statute of limitations.

Nearly tipped it Big O