In Harmes Way

4 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

Ah...i see. 

I read it (poll ) same...how many by the eos.

I answered for 12... hence the 6 more wins.

Yep, me too! Should be good enough for me to have to cancel my overseas September holidays (Mrs. Small not going to be happy with that!!!)

56 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

From watching the replay I'm not sure Melksham spent much time with Pendlebury.

One thing about Melksham is he is a terrible tackler, rarely do his tackles seem to stick.

He's not much good at punching either - didn't get near Darcy Moore's overhead mark in the third. 

Congrats by the way to you and Mrs Bizkit on the birth of Clint Jnr. 

1 hour ago, beelzebub said:

There are twelve games left !

Not sure about your maths Dr

Bub, I think the poll question is how many wins in total at the end of H&A 2016; not how many games between now and end of H&A.

I for one had to read it twice, then realised we couldn't get 16 wins from the last 11 games.  

3 hours ago, sisso said:

Loudest roar I've heard from the Demons fans when Watts kicked the sealer since 2000....the Southern at the punt road end end was shaking!

Yep, me and my boy included. I think it was the first time my boy (11 yo) was truly proud to be a dees supporter

I'm agreeing with those who think Gawn won't play. Goodwin has made a statement by not rushing Spencer in this week, saying he'd missed 7 weeks of footy. Gawn has missed 9-10. I reckon they'll give him a run in the 2's. Not even sure they'll put him on a plane to Perth for the WC game, with a 6 day break before the next game at the G vs Sydney. 

I reckon Spencer in for Melksham this week, barring injuries.

Forgot to also commend O Mac for a superb second half. He was very vocal as well, great to see.

I must have been sitting near Nash, Punt Rd end pocket. Crowd 70,926. Good turnout given grey skies. I agree with the commentary on the umpires missing frees both ways - I don't recall an in the back free at all, and there were plenty that I saw from Row O.

Few moments looking at the game through fingers - Tom Mac kicking for goal at qtr time (nicely done!), Tom Bugg shooting for goal in the 2nd (poster, FMD!!!), all the turnovers in the second (even Salem, what IS going on???), Tom Bugg free in the third (putting my hands up to my eyes, and he played on!!! Nice goal, Buggy).

Hannans second effort after he barrelled Dunny was immense - this is something the coaches need to show at least half a dozen times in reviews. Super effort.

And finally, 3 votes Mr. Cool as a cucumber Jack Watts. Your composure to nail the match winning goal was exactly what constituted the difference between the teams today.

Hope you enjoyed the game @Bombay Airconditioning

I can already see tomorrow's Herald Sun headline:

SEASON DEEFINING

My most memorable goal was Lyon out at Waverley in the 88 Elimination final vs West Coast. With about a minute to go, he picked up a hard ball from the deck, spun and kicked one from about 30m out and the ball went about 80m up. This put us 3 pts up, and the crowd we're going mental. Half the crowd were celebrating so hard that they failed to notice Wrenstead from WC running towards goal from the next centre bounce, only to miss his shot for a point. Siren goes, we win by 2 pts. I was knackered from all the emotions. That Lyon goal was a beauty, though, escpecially in the context of the game.

Only saw the last quarter an a half. Agree on the Kent commentary, which I'm a bit disappointed in as I really like his game and the speed he brings. Thought Moncrieff was really good, I really liked what I saw from him.

Ben Ken tried to square one to Trenners in the last qtr from a set shot on the flank, kick was too short and turned over. Not sure if the sun was a factor, but would have liked him to take the shot.

why was JKH in his tracksuit? Emergency for Monday?

55 minutes ago, Ron Burgundy said:

I feel bad for asking this because I really rate Brayshaw as a player and as a clubman (I like him wearing the red and the blue), but who would you take at pick 3 now: Brayshaw or Lever?

Lever was apparently seriously considered by the MFC for this pick at the time.

 

We were screaming out for midfield depth at the time, I'd have gone with Angus. 

If we stocked up on young defenders instead, we'd be arguing that we are going back to  2012...and we need midfield depth.

i haven't written off Angus just yet. He's 22 in January. Give him time.

I learned more about the footy listening to Swan Mackay on 774 in the 80's, and he was the around the grounds updater.

Don't pack a beanie BA, there'll be plenty of nice blue ones to purchase at the ground.

if you're behind the Punt Rd goals, I'll be the loud one having a go at the umpires. Say g'day!

41 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

your dad is james hird?

I'd have gone with SOS or Stinky?

12 minutes ago, stevethemanjordan said:

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-09/key-to-defence-back-yourself-and-team-structures

 

Some more stats for the stat lovers.

 

 

 

STMJ, is that a list of stats or rather a shopping list of talent to plug the gap?

45 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

BK for ?

Going to give him a run in the ruck in lieu of Spencil getting up. Allows us to move Pedo fwd and have Watts as a stay at home forward as well. 

Not sure the ball will get there, however.

On 06/06/2017 at 1:50 PM, Ethan Tremblay said:

And WA, but I feel like I'll have the runs next Monday. 

Why don't you ring in crook from the G Ethan?

I hadn't come across this before, found it yesterday and listened to the Bye round podcast. Brett Anderson joined the team and they do a pretty good mid season analysis of the team.

https://www.sen.com.au/podcasts/dee-tales/

Good listen, however they could still learn a bit from DL and Grapeviney.

I tuned in when I got home last night at 9pm only to get background music. Very confused. Then realised I was 24 hrs early.

I'll have another crack tonight!

10 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

Flying down Friday and back Tuesday, can't bloody wait. My partner will be attending her first AFL game, very excited.

I'm surprised BA you didnt want to wait for a scrappy game against Brisbane in front of a crowd of 12,500.

17 minutes ago, Stinga2 said:

Heel be back ☺️

See yourself out thanks Stinga

In: Spencer, Salem

Out: OMac, Bugg

Looking forward to this one, should be a cracker.

Ash, top effort mate. Made the lack of footy over the bye just that bit more pleasurable.

one request - can we get Trac's goal in fro QB last year where he spins away  from (I think it was) Sinclair? I can see myself watching this several times!

3 hours ago, dl4e said:

This thread is seriously delusional. I do however hope most of you are right about us making the finals but I don't believe we will. It is a pity coz when we play decent footy we are a top 4 side.

There are serious mental problems at Melbourne and until we can start shutting the door on them we will never be consistent.

I think the mental problems are more prevalent on DL than they are in the team.

the team remind me of my year 9 school report - easily distracted and distracts others. When they're  not distracted, they are the best team in the league. Need to either improve their focus skills pre quarter starting, or get hit with a cattle prod (or maybe both).

13 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

Personally if you've just fallen into finals thats not a great preparation and you WILL get monstered.

Bub, we just fell into the finals in '87 and it was us doing the monstering. It is a highly even year, and with a week off before the finals anyone in it can win it, I reckon.