pinkshark

On last seasons evidence one of the worst players i've seen at Melbourne.

Any chance that the [censored] in charge of our player recruiting can get us a player or two. Actually, I'll rephrase 'can get us a player or two who are very good" Claz met with Geelong again today I'm told.

My self imposed exile has concluded. Can someone please share with me the timeframe for Petracca's recovery? ie. Do we know when he is available to resume playing footy? Is he gonna be right for round 1?

Remarkable. I'm done with footy. Farewell Demonlanders.

Yeah emotions may have been a little high at the time of writing. But inadequate, deficient, and pathetic? Ouch! Settle down. You didn't even acknowledge my heartfelt thanks. That should have counted for something. I appreciate Nibbler's efforts at the club. But he is absolutely replaceable. Let's not kid ourselves, and in that sense I'm not going to miss him. That's all I'm saying. Friends?

First quarter was appalling. And the second, and the third and the fourth. We are weak. In the head. In the skills department. In the speed department. We actually do not even know how to play with speed. We can't even think quick. The idea that we play with flair, take the game on, take risks has absolutely been suppressed by goodwins tactics. AFL football's eunuchs. Thanks Nibbler. A heartfelt thanks but, see ya. I for one won't miss you. At all. A bell curve of a career at melbourne for sure. That weekend in Perth in 2021 being the highpoint. [censored] to begin with and [censored] to finish with. Can we never play JVR in the ruck ever again please. Billings is no good. Simple as that. Not cut out for the big league. Dan Nicholson 2.0. In fact whoever is responsible for recruitment. Hang your heads in shame. Billings, McAdam, Fullarton. Schache, [censored] Hunter the little pipsqueak - let those names sink in for a little bit. [censored] for christs sake! [censored] season, [censored] ending. It will get worse too over the summer most likely. Petracca probably wants out.

Spewing. Me and my boys have had so much joy out of giving it the "N...N...N...Niiiiiibbbbllleeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrr!" shout out when he pops up and scores, or lays a tackle, or runs his butt off in a chase down. Will most definitely miss that very much. Its a funny one for me. I love his efforts. I used to give him such a hard time in the early days. He's not quick, he can't hit a target very often, and he so often got pinged for holding the pill it was not funny. But he defied it all to be come our beloved...."N...N...N...Niiiiiibbbbllleeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrr!"

ie. coaching we're boring. we reflect goodwin. and we're [censored]. ick... fritsch - pathetic tonight. kossie - can't pick the ball up to save himself. hopeless. did chandler play?

goodwin is [censored]

Hi all, can I please ask if anyone could give me a simplistic, approximate run down of what our likely draft picks are this upcoming draft? Whats the deal with Freo's pick/final placing? I know this is not the thread (happy with the changes by the way, would have been bewilderment from me if Petty was back in) but just throwing this little question out there?

Ridiculous. Absolutely not. Smashed it with us. Premiership player. Love him. Good luck to him in Fremantle. He's a gun. And he'll get better.

That was great to watch! I'll never hang [censored] on Viney or T-Mac or Brown like many do. I just can't do it. T-mac shoving that Bulldog off the goal line for I think what was Sparrows 50m goal in the 21 flag - almost my favourite part of that game. He is a servant. A club legend. Forever. Viney has never been the most skilled ever. But he is a beast. Premiership player. Bugger it. I'm not ever throwing shade on any of our premiership players. No matter how they dip in form. The years of pain, oh the years of pain. hahaha. Carn the might dees.!

I loved JW. I'll say it again. You can't fly like an eagle when surrounded by turkeys.

I'm buoyed. Unlikely viewpoint yes, but... Humid, warm conditions, bounce of the ball, ordinary umpiring - just wasn't our night. Having said that I thought we were going to get up all night. Yes I did. We have steel. Brisbane do not. Don't win a flag in round 2. Tough competition.

Was Bailey Laurie subbed out for being injured or otherwise?

Imagine sitting through the review of that? Appalling performance.

Our first five minors were all gettable. Should have been 40--50 up. Horrible second half. Forward 50 entries into the pockets doing my head in. Mind you when we did enter front and centre we were smashed in the air and had [censored] all down. Fairy dust has washed off Nibbler well and truly. Still though, great to be in and amongst it this time of year. Im staying positive. What else is there to do.? Ive never drawn belief looking at Melbourne players from the perspective they are a reigning premier. Obviously this is my first time. But they've won a flag this group. They'll want another one. Comp is frighteningly tough. We just weren't accurate enough and they had the rub. The [censored]. But we are not out of it yet.

It's all about winning. Not doing that at the minute. Enjoyed the first ten weeks but not so much the last 8. Can't hold leads or even bury teams. Bloody frustrating for a so called reigning premier. But we are well and truly amongst it and that makes the remaining weeks exciting. All I've ever really asked for when considering my 40 odd years of supporter pain. So all in all, happy as a pig in [censored].

he's a massive part of our past though! The big LJ . Turned it on the young lad that day.

Im with you spaghetti. Are we any good? Not the end of the world. We just gotta keep fighting (not each other socially however). Like every other team that fancies themselves for a shot at the flag. And there is a number of them. But its game on now. Last year we went ordinary mid season. We have to taper now. Reset, refocus. Get our mojo back. Have good luck. And be cherry ripe for finals. None of which are a given.

No but the nervous left thigh scratch is gone. Guess thats what happens when all pressure is off you.

Nibbler, my whipping boy for years, was class. I actually now am comforted when the ball is in his hands. His finals performances and last night (except for his miss) is his new level. Its one of the greatest lessons Ive learned in supporting all your players. I used to rip into him. Carry it over into the next day type of stuff. hahaha. Thank god, Im done with that. As for the rest of the game - an absolute beauty. Brown's timing, compared to his start with us last year chalk and bloody cheese. He is in good nick. He kicks 60 goals if he stays fit. Salem a worry but we've had a good run with injuries. Im mentally prepared for us losing players this year. Has to happen. Steven May - love him. Actually Im gonna just shut the f up for now. We are the reigning premiers. We played like it. We are the gold standard.

Feels great. still as good today as it was on the night. ive watched the bloody thing about 15 times. Every play, every bounce, every bump. Locked in forever! back to back?

How could anyone not be effusive after that. If its a beautiful sunny day, it is a beautiful sunny day. Can't be argued. Dunstall is a [censored]. For years he has been very subtle in how he puts us down. Unfairly so.

Went to bed last night. Compiled my list of important things (which is many) I have to get done this week Woke up this Monday morning, sprang out of bed, showered, dressed. Grabbed my list. Checked it. Put it back down. Walked to the TV. Put on replay. 11 minutes and 31 seconds remaining in first quarter! I'll get to my 'to do' list later. Nothing is as important as watching this for an 8th time.