Deemented Are Go!

3 minutes ago, Maple Demon said:

Strange observation/question from just before the game started.  One of the trainers rubbed something on both of Buddy's arms and his arms were shiny afterwards.  Looked like they were covered in baby oil or something.  Can anyone clarify for me what it was?

A lot of guys grease up so as not to be tackled so easily 

Swans by 23

*gulp*....just backed us in to win on my tipping comp. CARN DEEEEES!

31 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Yes. I'm just preparing that now and will post it shortly.

Love your work Mr. Land

When can we listen to the replay? Is it on sound cloud again? 

Not with that goddam man-bun.

get a haircut, hippy!

Just now, sue said:

I'm surprised that the AFL doesn't return to that model (with teleconferencing for interstate players).  Think of all the extra media attention the AFL would get. They would get a large audience to follow the proceedings live.

True that, Sue. It could be like 'Judge Judy'

21 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

 

The AFL was supposedly also concerned that the old Tribunal system sometimes required players to travel across the country to give evidence. However, that is obviously now unnecessary given things called cameras and video links. The AFL's other concern was likely also to be the blatant dishonesty which went on with victims swearing blind that they never felt a thing.

Ah yes, the old 'player's code' - don't squeal to the screws what happened in the yard. 

But haven't we now seen the flip-side, whereby Carlton may (allegedly) have fudged medical reports to sway the decision making in these particular cases? Same kind of perversion, I reckon (allegedly)

Can someone remind me: why does the MRP even exist? Why did the AFL move away from the old tribunal system where each party has to rock up on a Monday night and give their version of events?

53 minutes ago, Wrecker45 said:

Jordan Lewis - Go directly to jail. Do not pass go.

What about the $200?

17 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

Be interested in seeing how Lewis explains himself on AFL 360 tonight. The fact that 2 of our leaders have been suspended in consecutive weeks is a disgrace. The club needs to address it.

Players night is Tuesdays, old Chook 

3 hours ago, bandicoot said:

Out - Lewis and hogan (suspension)

In - Vince and pederson 

like for like imo

This. Simples. 

MFC - Out Of Jail

1 minute ago, dees189227 said:

I thought today Tommy Mac's kicking was pretty good and has improved over the off season. He did some nice long accurate passes today. 

Watts just needs to learn he can stretch the hands out to mark the ball, not always have to take it on the chest. 

Maybe our female team can teach the men's team on how to stick your tackles, we missed a few today. 

Also on a side note does anyone else think out women's team deserved better in regards to there best and fairest? They had it at the game today in one of the rooms. I get that at 1/2 time they did a lap but surely they deserve there own night and time to have it. 

Agreed re: women's B&F- at the ground I thought it was just a little show off the medals type thing, but realised it the actual presentation.

They deserve better that to have that ceremony in a back room at half time when half the crowds going for a wee, having a smoko and getting a pie. Poor form.

52 minutes ago, Akum said:

Thought Harmes was OK, especially in the last.

Your comments about Watts (a bit harsh, but not much) also apply to Hogan. His midfield play was really good, his forward play was ... not.

And I admit he made quite a few mistakes, but Tyson really has to go into the top group for the truckload of good things he did. So often in the right place at the right time. 

I agree with you on Hogan there, similar to Watts. 

Just watching Harmes off the ball, he looked completely lost at times. Swap him straight back out with Bernie IMO. 

I agree that Tyson found a lot of the ball, but I thought his negative outweighed his positive today. 

Individuals aside, the Dees as a whole were substandard today - I'm expecting some fireworks next week to make amends!

good:

salem, Clarry, Jeffy, TMac, Jones

poor:

Brayshaw, Harmes, Viney 

Not sure where to put Watts - there was one moment today in the 2nd q, right in front of me on the members side half forward flank, where he led into space, was overlooked and had a sook. The ball was still delivered to his area and he made no effort to get to the contest when he could've easily to spoil or get the ball to ground. Really poor effort. 

But then he did some good things...

an eyesore of a game and I have many more grey hairs. Bit we take the win, move on, and never speak of it again.

Anyone know exactly where the scarf pick-up will be? I think there was a membership stand near gate 3 last year? 

The prospect of an extra hours sleep was exciting, but my two year olds have obviously never heard of daylight savings. 

Or maybe they're too damn pumped its game day! 

Hope I don't nod off at the G this arvo..??

2 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

James Hird?

Yes, true. 

Bucks is no Japanese sunset, either.

Maverick Weller is surely the ugliest man in footy. 

Then I switch the channel and see Lingy.

9 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

Kennedy for the Eagles??

Injured, not playing??

There he is

This is pretty hilarious now

Well, there it is. 

Close thread!

Ok, so just finished replay (a 4.40 start is not condusive to having 2 year old twins and watching live). It's taken amazing self control to not look at Demon land all evening, thought I'd post first, then read the thread.

YOU [censored] BEAUTY!!!!

some observations- apologies if already covered: 

- We OUTCOACHED St. Kilda. They had that spare man thing going in the 1st q, but was nullified thereafter. Our defensive structures were tailored to the ground and team. We adjusted ball movement to be a bit more lateral to account for the spare defender. It worked! Tick to Goody. 

- Dwayne Russel is still a dick. He needs to learn the Dees players names at last and clearly barracks for Saints. 

- Bernie Vince BOG and narrowly dodged a serious eye injury from the goal umpire. 

- we probably should have won by a lot more. 

- Salem is a smart, silky player. So good having him firing; everything he did tonight was mint. 

- Oscar was....well, Oscar. Redeemed himself somewhat late in the game but a real worry. 

- Lewis is just all class. 

- No one likes to see a serious injury, but a telling moment when Riewoldt went down. You could see the Saints realise what may happen when the oldies drop off. And Riewoldt down / Petracca goal just said it all to me. 

- I could go on, but I'd better read the thread!

So there it is, a couple of monkeys off the back. Round 1 weirdness mostly out of the way (just seeing all the upset results now) now lets knuckle down and get stuck into 2017!! 

Go you good things.

5 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

We need the young guns to fire, I know Oliver is going (3 Brownlow votes coming up). Petracca and Brayshaw need to step up if we're going to win. We also need to taunt Weller, his eyes are too close together.