Samael

10 hours ago, dl4e said:

When I analyze this game with a bit of thaught. Dogs by 5 goals.

Hope you bet on that thaught> Spot on

27 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

Goodwin is lucky that no coaches can be sacked because there is no money to pay out contracts. There is no discernible system or game plan and skill development is obviously not a priority.

Goody may be the only person who's job is saved by the virus

33 minutes ago, Clintosaurus said:

Goody needs to get an explanation from the umpires boss on the massive inconsistencies between how we are umpired compared to the opposition every week. It is ridiculous.

My mates and I have a bet every week on how quickly the Umpires are blamed. You just cost me the pot. FFS we were [censored]. Two of my mates are tiger supporters and had plenty to [censored] about . One of their forwards took two marks within range and neither were paid. We need to stop blaming the umpires and start looking at our players. 

1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Whos he having a hit for Samael?

STC Sth Camberwell vets. Over 40s. Made 40 odd and had to retire, Did his hammy bowling

Add Goody to the list. Tweaked a hammy playing vets cricket this arvo. Not bad at cricketing,

1 minute ago, DSP said:

I work 5-6 days a week and have a 15month old at home.

Really reconsidering showing up to this crap anymore. And judging by the others at richmond station  - im not alone.

 

But you know we will. . Thought the targeting of Higgins was part of the problem in the 1st. Lost a bit of focus and in the end did not unsettle Higgins enough. although I think he kicked 4 points. 

1 minute ago, DSP said:

Another wasted sunday.

 

Wonder why i bother.

Another Sunday ......eventually wasted.

8 minutes ago, Chris said:

A few things. 

[censored] we were bad in the first, but we did work our way back into it.

Some of the missed frees were abysmally but didn't affect the game

Leigh Matthew's is a biased [censored] who is losing relevance by the day. 

BT is an absolute [censored].

Hamish Mc is clearly a Hawks fan as he was livid at one point and could hardly talk. 

I really hope foxtel tell Ch7 to get [censored] in all games and [censored] off theses tosses in the com box. 

Viney was good

Jones got better

Oliver was good

Hogan was good in patches but needs to chase harder (can forgive him at the minute but it needs to change)

[censored] you you mother [censored] arse hole hawks. You can all go and shove you head up each other's arses you bunch of arrogant flogs. 

So I should not watch the replay?

Lot of parallels with the Dog v Tigers in the game today. Dees had a poor 1st qtr same as dogs, Both down by 30 odd points at half time. Resurgent 3rd Qtr to get level but unlike the dogs the Dees did not bring it home. Can't put my finger on it but we seemed to lose the impetus of the 3rd qtr whereas the dogs kept theirs. That big red head for the Hawks was good in the last but we had all the momentum. We did not respond in the last minute when the hawks had 2 or 3 extras down their backline . On field awareness may have been lacking. 

1 minute ago, Bobby McKenzie said:

What injury has Gawn sustained? Can someone enlighten me.

Hammy

2 minutes ago, ProDee said:

Btw, I hate umpires.

Had less effect on the result than the absolutely atrocious set shots. Thought the umpiring was poor for both sides.

1 minute ago, Skuit said:

We just announced our arrival but few will hear it for the forest. Can't wait to play this crew again in the finals. Demonland should be interesting this week . . . 

Reckon you are right. Bring that pressure every game and I reckon more wins than losses. Thought they were brilliant with the two way running. Got back in defense faster than the Cats forwards. Trouble was it comes at a cost and we ran out of petrol. Need to be able to do it for 4 quarters but geez it was great to watch. Excited.

1 minute ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

We let them in for 2 goals at the end of the third - that [censored] us.

Set shot kicking that really reemed us. Red wine is the solution.

1 minute ago, Forest Demon said:

Unbelievable. It was a gutsy performance but we threw it away.

Chris Scott is still up in his box whingeing about the umpiring, such a piece of work.

I reckon both sides have reason to complain about the umpiring. Do feel for the umpires because they get changes areas to concentrate on every week. Buggered if I could do it.

3 minutes ago, Demonland said:

There are days when you can't hit the side of a barn door and days when you can't miss. Each of the team's had one of those days today.

Fasolo  could not buy a goal last week. Kicked them from anywhere last night. Gawn hurt more than him being off the ground. Cost Watts playing up forward and he was worn out by the last quarter. Umpiring was poor but for both teams. Had the chance to win but that 2nd quarter &^%%%$ 

Hi. No not Viv just been Overseas.

On 1/15/2017 at 0:22 PM, dazzledavey36 said:

Anyone notice old mate Sameal hasn't logged on to demonland since mid October last year? About the right time Viv was delisted.

Knew it all along..#samealwasviv 

1 hour ago, america de cali said:

And they were widely tipped for the wooden spoon in 2014.

David King predicted this year that the Dogs and North would both slide out of the 8. North started with 9 wins on the trot and now the Dogs in the granny..

7 minutes ago, AngryAtCasey said:

Thoughts on the game.

Lynden Dunn - BOG for me, following up his very strong Qualifying Final.  I'd be more then happy keeping him on the list for key defensive depth next year.

Colin Garland - Thought was ok.  Looks as though he injured himself when he ran himself into trouble late in the 3rd term.  Hopefully will be good for next week.  His ability to play small is important.

Matt Jones - Not a bad game.  Not the day for outside mids, but worked hard.

Ben Kennedy - Wonder if he's carrying something as he was very quiet.  I reckon he'll be important for us on the quick deck of Etihad, so hope he's ok.

Viv Michie - One of his quieter VFL games, but solid/

Alex Neal-Bullen - Thought he's caught some unfair criticism.  His disposal wasn't great, but he won that many clearances for us and set up so many attacking plays, that his disposal could be forgiven.  I agree that it will need to improve at Etihad however.

Ben Newton - Looks reasonably solid across half back.  Wonder if he'll get a run at another club next year?

Clayton Oliver - I love this kid.  Suffers a serious case of white line fever.  I loved his little jab at Dunnell in the 2nd term after Salem's knock.  Wouldn't of loved it if we lost a close one.  But looking back it puts a smile on my face.

Christian Salem - I know it was at VFL level and not AFL.  But gee that first term reminded me of how good he could be.  Real shame about the knock and that he'll miss next week given how valuable he'd be.  But I'm looking forward to a big 2017 for Salem.

Joel Smith - Realy happy for him to have a good game considering he missed the Qualifying Final.  He looks a likely type and I still don't think we've found a set position for him yet, so watch out after another pre-season.

Jake Spencer - Some people thought he was good, others thought he stunk.  I just thought it was a typical Spencer game.  Gave his all, competed, but did a few silly things also.  For me I have reasonably low expectations for Jake as I see him as an AFL depth ruckman only.  If another club offered him an opportunity I wouldn't hold it against him for exploring it and the club should be willing to let him go.  We could always pick someone like McInnerney up late in the draft as his direct replacement.

Jack Trengove - Thought he looked really good in the 1st term.  Much quieter after that however.  Loved his mark early also and seeing him stream through the middle of the ground to have a long shot at goal.  Watching him on the fast track of Etihad will be interesting....

Sam Weideman - After a great Qualifying Final he found the going tough in conditions that didn't suit.  I've got a feeling he could have a huge game in the Grand Final with a BOG 5 goal performance.  Touch wood....

Mitch White - Started well, but after landing on his ankle seemd to struggle after that, but still got through.  Hopefully he should be right as with no Salem, his kicking will be really important.

To win by 7 goals with no Grimes and a few injury issues was a great effort after Williamstown won by about the same margin earlier in the year.  Next week will be tough at a venue where many of the Bulldogs plays play and play well where out Melbourne players have a horrible record.  But, if like the Qualifying Final, our midfield can control the inside ball, not allowing the Dogs to get it outside quick to utilise their superior speed, then the Scorpions should be to strong.

Our VFL defence of Dunn, Garland, White, Hutchins and Michie since he's gone to half back have proved to be very strong and hard to score against, so a win in the midfield should see us with enough ball forward to get the job done.

Spencer, Trengove, Grimes, Neal-Bullen, Oliver, Kennedy, Matt Jones v Minson, Stevens, Hrovat & Honeychurch is the key IMO.  We should win out with weight of numbers, but it's no sure thing.  Hopefully the Weed, Terlich, Tim Smith etc can get on the end of a few and put us clear.

Go Scorps!

Viv had a nasty growth on hi shoulder for the first half. It was so big that it had its own number (32). Must have had it removed at half time because he was better in the second half. 13 tackles would have to be a personal best. 

Daisey wins the womens B&F. Who is surprised?

Oscar McInerney just won the Dev League B&F

1 hour ago, Copuchas said:

A very sensible outcome.  Better weather on Sunday too.  KC, can you give us a feel for the round 3 clash against Willy where they thumped us by 44 points (I think that was the only time we played them for the season)?  

On 9/9/2016 at 10:55 PM, demon9 said:

Yep, no surprise that Watts and Hunt are Brighton Grammarians with their public speaking skills.

Viv Michie was captain of the APS team that included Mitch Wallis and Tom Libratore. I think he went to Wesley. Watched them play at Etihad once. Absolutely brilliant spectacle, as good as what you see at VFL level.  

25 minutes ago, Redleg said:

It said one game in the tribunal report.

Would have gotten a reprimand but his record got him a game off.

2 hours ago, Fifty-5 said:

Pretty modest stats for Mitch White as 2nd best for Casey. Tackles = 0, I50 = 0, R50 = 1

Not as modest as the Bulldogs 1st and 2nd. White was pretty handy on Saturday despite the numbers.