After just watching the replay on Foxtel, I remember a few things that i was really happy about being at the game which makes me feel great to be apart of the Melbourne Football Club. I'm sure many will agree that the following moments from sunday's game did put a smile on your face (in no particular order):
*PJ's Run from behind against Sherman - Everyone is talking about this how his commitment to this play lifted the other boys and did rightly so. Big rap on PJ as he set the standard of how every individual in the team should set themselves in every situation like that. No other ruckman in any club would have done what he did. Really good speed from this guy!
*Matthew Bates' spoil in the first quarter against J Brown - Was really impressed that Master put his body on the line to get that knock otherwise would have been a certain Brown Mark. Bate's efficiency was second to none.
*Buckley's Tackle on Black - He also did a couple other pressure tackles which was pleasing to see, one in particular setting up Miller's goal in the first quarter. This kid has some serious speed. This game proved the potential of this kid getting closer.
*Miller's last quarter Mark in the goal square - He tried all day and showed real leadership. And the most pleasing thing is about this guy he steps up when the team really needs him. His mark & goal was the matchwinner!
*Wonnaeamerri's Run in the dying seconds - This was it! What illustrated the win to us. It was like the final 100m of a long distance event which he broke from the pack and there was no looking back. Even though the goal to green didn't count, Everyone in the stadium knew that the win was safe! it was a WONAEAMAGIC experience!
Few other mentions to our younger boys in CJ who played his best game for the club, couldn't have been happier the way he played.
Dunn's performance which really set himself as a quality tagger, his ability to shut down oppositions' best player's keeps improving. He has the endurance and speed to keep up with opponent's which i think makes him a great contender for a permanent role.
Valenti's game, even though he made a few errors that will take in as a learning experience, i believe he will step in the shoes of a Boomer harvey type player as he develops.