Palace Dees
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Without any inside knowledge, the selection of Schache over Grundy was truly bizarre. That he was unused made it even more bewildering. I fully appreciate revealing the full explanation may not have been helpful on the day, albeit announced only 1 hour before the match. Also understand an emotional post match press conference may not have been wise. However, like it or not, this will continually be raised when our finals exit and the new club for Grundy is announced. If Grundy's head was elsewhere and the club felt this, then as disappointing as this would be, most could accept that. Hopefully, the club and player are still on good enough terms to talk this through and have an agreed and amicable exit strategy. As it sits, fingers will continually be pointed which is not fair on either party.
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Want to play in a Premiership I expect Grundy's version will come out when he's traded. Best for Melbourne to be upfront beforehand, else lose more face
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It's because we comply and treat the AFL rules with respect. This is not a reciprocal arrangement, by the way.
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When I started following football, there were 12 field umpires required each round. Today, there are 72. I would think the amount of 'accredited' AFL journalists have multiplied by much more. As a result, what we now have in both facets of our game, as in the modern world, is quantity over quality. Sadly, this won't change. In amongst the rubbish that we see and read are glimpses of truth and logic. If we deny everything, we are just as ignorant as the repeat offenders we detest. We are a bloody good football team, but should be a great one. This is still very possible with the right changes and planning. It doesn't need an overhaul. The club has a body of evidence over the past 2 years to know, or better understand, what they are. We have good people at the top and if they can sort the wheat from the chaff, which I think they can, we will again see a cup raised.
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This really is the elephant in the room. No one here will be shocked by this, yet it's our forwards that continually get bagged despite them, as a group, having an injury run from hell. We love those 3 to death, but their 'just kick it' style gets lots of i50's for little gain. Also, as set shots themselves they are poor. To the eye, there seems to be missing that creative handball (like Clarry used to do) that gives the kicker that extra second or 2 to find and hit a target. We have the right core. We just need to change the style and mindset. This is likely a combination of personnel (elite midfield ball users), line coaches and game plan. A KPF would be nice, but is not the Holy Grail. Carlton were missing McKay and May slaughtered Curnow, so that didn't beat us. There's an old saying. It's not the size that counts, but how it's used. Even my wife, who knows nothing about football, keeps telling me this. 🤔
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Good points. I'll give an example of how we are, in fact, the best supporters. I went to the game on Friday night with my son. We sat in the MCC members, surrounded by mostly by Melbourne supporters (for a change). We were near the goals where the Carton cheer squad were sitting and to which Carlton were kicking. A Carlton player marked , but his shot on goal missed. 'Hear that?' I said to my son. 'No, what?' he replied. 'Exactly, I said. Nothing. Wait until Melbourne has a shot and misses, and tell me what you hear.' Needless to say, we didn't have to wait long. The boos started loudly when one of our players had the audacity to take a mark in our forward line. Of course he missed, and the cheering was deafening. He looked at me and smiled and said 'I see what you mean'. 'And that, my son, is why we barrack for the team we do, and not them or any other rabble'.
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Surely he has another friend there he 'loves' that he can knock out?
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Ask 1000 people, who is a better footballer, Grundy or Schache, 1001 will say Grundy. Definitely something had occurred that we, as yet, don't know. Very, very sad.
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It's what I am praying for. However, being that I'm an athiest, I'm not confident. 🙄
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Usually true, but Gawny is the exception to this, and every rule in life.
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Nailed it for me layzie. I want to be more up, but I just can't get there, yet. Fortunately, my lower than usual confidence will have no affect on the players. I know we are a better side, it's our lack of connectivity with our forwards that worries me still. Not news to anyone here, I know.
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This may have already been said, so apologies as I am SO angry now I can't read all posts. If I'm a Melbourne player, I am obsessed with getting to the GF to meet that team, and THAT player again. I may only see my kids on visiting days, but Maynard will remember me. 🤬
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Ihle (Pies) has requested more straws. All of their current supply has been clutched.
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Ihle (Pies) says there are .56 seconds between the moment of jumping and the moment of collision. Melbourne kicked 3 goals in that time in the '21 GF Bang, bang, BANG!
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The biomechnaist has concluded evidence. He is told he is free to stay if he likes. He makes the correct decision and immediately logs off. DAMN.... It was going so well.
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Biomechanist: Once he's airborne, he's essentially a projectile. He's like a frisbee with arms and legs. 🤪
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This is all true. It's logical and quantifiable. What we can't measure is the psychological impact Gus going down had on his team-mates. I know I personally, am really struggling to focus on this week's game, even now. At the game on Thursday, it was always front of mind for me, and I'm just a supporter. The players saw one of their best mates, one with a dangerous history of head trauma, knocked unconscious before their eyes. This was not a knee or a hammy, but at the time a potentially career ending, even life threatening event. We still don't know his future. This team is tight, it had to have affected each and every player and coach. Realistically, the circus around Maynard has to be emotionally draining on them, try as they will to shut it out. Because someone wears a football guernsey once a week, they are expected by many not to be affected by 'distractions'. That is not reality - thankfully. I will be there Friday, hoping like hell that we kick a^se. But if we don't, I will understand and will be proud of them.
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I've never contemplated AFL membership. I feel like getting one just so I can burn it. I have been a MCC member for 25 years but never relinquished my 45 year full Melbourne membersip. There is no AFL to me without my club. I am also listening a lot less to the AFL media. I haven't watched any Ch.9 footy show for many years and others are being dropped regualry. Thank God for the Demonland Podcast. The only thing you can guarantee I'll listen to.
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That's exactly what Kozzy did earlier this year. He was suspended and the act was widely admonished on DL, quite rightly. I was certainly one of them. I empasise that it was the act, and not the person, that disappointed us. He got his right whack for his action. So must Maynard.
