Everything posted by SPC
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POSTGAME: Rd 13 vs Collingwood
One thing that stands out since 2021 is we cannot win close games. We seem to panic and cannot close out games
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POSTGAME: Rd 13 vs Collingwood
Max was [censored] today.
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Umpiring standard
AFL audit themselves. Revenue is king.. so today was a great result for all involved.
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PREGAME: Rd 13 vs Collingwood
Surprised to see Melky not on the injury list. Shoulder looked stuffed
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Jake Lever
The role he plays requires agility. If he was a key back playing on Gorillas- he might be okay. But he has no chance on agile forwards, which the 3rd tall generally is.. I would say that Blake Howes is a better 3rd tall option. He panics, similar to Lever, but has a much better athletic profile. I would like to see Howes, Kentfield or Adam’s play after the bye, along with Sestan.
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NON-MFC: Round 12
Hipwood is an absolute dud!
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PREGAME: Rd 12 vs St. Kilda
Laurie should be as close to like for like. Not overly quick, a good tackler and smart ball user. Average above head.
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POSTGAME: Rd 11 vs Sydney
Wow, is that a thing? I might be naive, but didn’t realise that they called from studios (only in Covid times)
- WTF – only one game in Melbourne next week?
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Christian Petracca 200 Games
I’m doing my bit.. coming up from Ballarat for my 3rd games this year. Bringing the wife (who hates football) 2 kids (who hate football) and my wife’s best friend from Sydney who has never seen football… should be a good day. Best thing about birthdays is people have to say yes….
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2025 MRO & Tribunal
This is why it shouldn’t be outcome based. Koz got weeks for a bump on Moore who was subbed off with Concussion, but was fine 5 minutes after the game.
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PREGAME: Rd 11 vs Sydney
Turner on current form is better than Lever in that role. Will depend on how they play Turner and where. Lever is still valuable, but his ankles have crippled his footy.
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The Front Bar
Pretty funny man Bobby Hill
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POSTGAME: Rd 10 vs Brisbane
Do we know the extent of Lindsay’s injury?
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POSTGAME: Rd 10 vs Brisbane
Turner could be our best footballer
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POSTGAME: Rd 10 vs Brisbane
Brisbane in patches looked the best team we had played in years
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GAMEDAY: Rd 10 vs Brisbane
My only skill is ducking my head. I’m 4ft 8. Feel like we already have my type
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GAMEDAY: Rd 10 vs Brisbane
Spargo….. My dream of playing AFL is still alive
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PREGAME: Rd 10 vs Brisbane
This weeks selection- Out- Jeffo, JVR, Fritter and Spargo In- Howes or Kentfield, Melky, Petty and Doggy Brown. Petty and Turner to dominate forward, Melky to keep Harris Andrews quiet. Doggy Brown to Zorko.
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PREGAME: Rd 10 vs Brisbane
When was the last time we were longest odds for the round?
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Forward line fix?
One could argue we have the worst assistant coaches in the league. Choco needs the arze based on his role and lack of results.
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POSTGAME: Rd 09 vs Hawthorn
Did the AFL come out and admit that the Kosi goal was missed? Normally with the amount of media spotlight on it, and if it happened to a big Melbourne club they would comment.
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2025 MRO & Tribunal
The AFL would admit that the umpire missed the call, if he gets a tripping report. The AFL would rather make 2 bad decisions, than admit an error and accept accountability. They are too busy telling us how good the umpiring is.
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Forward line fix?
Having played in footy sides with a strong midfield/defence that cannot convert opportunities- it is the most confidence draining thing. You actually reach a point where you have less care for forward entries as you wonder whether the ball will just rebound back out. I understand we are a defence first team and build from defence, but is it time to prioritise the players ahead of the ball, ahead of the back 6? With this in mind, Turner and Petty should remain as the 2 key forwards. If we have any injuries down back, we replace them via the VFL. We seem to hold Turner in defence, and he is a break glass player. I feel the forwardline has always been the lowest priority- ‘if we get enough inside 50s, we will kick a winning score’. Efficiency and conversion are the key to winning. They are the key to confidence.
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PREGAME: Rd 10 vs Brisbane
Jeffo to never play again! JVR to backman duties and Disco to FF