Rodney (Balls) Grinter

I'm still having difficulty understanding why we didn't pick a fit Preuss against the Suns.

I agree with what you are saying in a sense, but my reflection on that last play of the game isn't quite so negative. Some have criticized Harmes for not making the distance, but I actually think he was trying to be unselfish by hitting T Mac at the top of the square in enough space that he could have marke, gone back from 15m out and absolutely sealed the game. Harmes execution was perfect and T Mac should have absolutely gobbled up that mark every other day of the week, then could have taken up another 30 seconds before slotting through a goal. As disappointing as it was that T Mac dropped the mark, his decision making and realitive composure having dropped the mark was perfect and literally won us the game. In seasons gone by, maybe someone tries to pick up the ball it gets held up, siren sounds and we tie the game instead of getting the full 4 points and us MFC supporters are left spewing about another win that got away. In another season when we are in a more compeditive win/loss position, maybe that win gets us a ladder position 2 - 4 instead of 5 - 8. I'm not suggesting there are not major problems with how we are presently playing, but let's take those victories when they come.

Sign her up for the Red and Blue. She will probably hate you for it, but one closer to 50K

Great to hear that Hannan is in good form, since he isn't playing at the moment. We desperately need him back though. I never thought he was such an important part of our forward line, but with him gone, I realise he is most things we are missing up forward: Leads at the ball carrier with pace; Gets to the fall of the ball and mops up the crumbs; Can take a pack mark; Has pace out on the flanks and delivers well inside 50; Good at kicking that mercurial goal out of nowhere.

28 tunovers

6. Salem 5. T Mac 4. Hore 3. Jones 2. Harmes 1. Frost

Totally stoked to get the win in the circumstances. That last 49 seconds was the inverse of the Leigh Montagna loss to St Kilda to me. To those criticizing the coaches - please. The coaching team are actually human beings, not robots and their reaction well understandable. Talking about some focusing on the negatives. I thought we dominated the general play for about the first time this year, but just couldn't convert that, with the entries inside 50 and lack of holding a mark our biggest problems. Should have won that game by 6 goals. I can't believe just how jinxed we are with injuries. Hibbo was just starting to play some great footy again.

In Preuss, Smith. Out Hibbard, Lewis, Keilty.

Whilst it's clear that he is no longer at the peak of his game performance wise, I think Jonesy is still making an important contribution in games. He was one of the key instigators that dragged us back into the game against Sydney and I felt he was also one of our good players against Hawthorn last week. One thing is for sure is that he never gives up trying. It's almost like the worse the team plays, the more he lifts at times. That goal against Geelong in the final last year was a great moment and I'm hoping there is still one or two moments for him to top that before his playing days are over. Love Jonesy being a part of the teams success after so many years of squander. Robby never quite made it to that illusive grand final, but maybe, just maybe the story could play out differently for the MFC this time for once?

Agree with your first statement, but not the second. I don't think the team has 'chosen' small forwards the way you have phrased it - Jeffy and Hunt playing two for most of last year is evidence of that. ANB can and will make his way back into the side if he can produce the required form. I'm more and more convinced all the time that a forward we have really missed is Hannan.

For us to be back with the pack vying for finals, I recon we need to win 4 out of 5 or so of our games coming up, which isn't impossible, but is a tough ask when you look at some of the teams we are playing and the form we have been in for most of the season. If we can get our form confidence and a few more key players back soon, I think anything is possible. One thing is for sure though - if we do make finals this year, it will be off the back of having beaten the better teams in the competition as well as beating up on the easy beats and also rans. Wins by bottom of the ladder teams like Sydney, North, Carlton, GC etc against the teams currently sitting in spots 4 - 12 is both quite feasible and would definitely help out cause should we be able to keep winning. Was great to see Sydney beat Essendrug last night for this reason. I think I will be supporting these underdog teams quietly on the side for the rest year.

Congratulations to Nathan Jones on the accomplishment of becoming the equal second games record holder at the MFC today against the GC. Somewhat fitting that he shares jumper No.2 with the late Robert Flower, as although they are somewhat different styles, they will go down as great captains and players for the MFC that loyally stuck with the club through some hard times for the team. I actually wounder if playing this match with Jonesy was something which factored in Jack Viney declaring himself fit? Anyway go forth and get the job done for the skipper today lads. Great captain Great clubman Great player Well done Jonesy GO THE MIGHTY DEMONS

I'm also less concerned given my recollection that the reason he missed against Hawthorn was the hit he took to his shoulder against Richmond, not his reoccurring foot issues. I'm hoping that Viney is sufficiently fit, plays and plays well. Whether we are a realistic chance to play finals or not, we need to start stringing some confidence and form together to build beleif back up within the side and a fit Jack Viney helps that. We are a much better side than we have been playing like for most of this season.

Looks and sounds pretty much like your average Hawthorn supporter to me. "How many premierships have they won??" I want to punch this guy in the head and he didn't even spill beer on me. A saying that is appropriate to this situation - Don't poke the bear.

Why is there this debate about this Hawthorn supporters mental capacity. Like that was ever in question. Pretty much all Hawks suporters are NQR in the head to the extent they are arrogant obnoxious turds.

In response to @Leoncelli_36 original post, watching the replay again, I think Melksham was actually trying to hit T Mac at the top of the square, but the either kick didn't quite have enough on it or T Mac misjudged the flight, because he ended up way too far back to create a contest with McAvoy, but I'd say that T Mac was his intended target.

Agree with the above. What's particularly surprising is that Melksham is such a good kick and usually pretty smart with the ball inside 50. That pass to Hunt earlier in the game was sublime. Perhaps it was the heat of the moment and/or maybe he was trying to create a stoppage inside 50 for us at the top of the square, rather than potentially give them a clean possession straight back if he kicked a point?

Could get two more polar opposites. $cully the prima Donna No.1 draft pick with no buy into the club who lies to a great legend of our club, takes the money and runs. Harmes the player who doesn't get picked up in the draft, has to fight for his spot and bleeds for the club. His relationship with Jones one of the most loyal players in the modern world of the loyaltyless AFL is also fitting. Love Harmesy and Jonesy, whom I also thought had some good moments today. GO THE MIGHTY DEMONS

6. Harmes 5. Max 4. Salem 3. Oliver 2. Hibberd 1. Patracca (asides from that shank shot for goal, I thought Trac did pleanty of hard contested work and set up a number of goals with some really good vision and well executed passes).

Great play Frosty

These umpires are cheats

Should have been holding the ball against Hawthorn at the other end. These umpires have been a discrace.

Finally a bit of luck our way

Only a fumble or a mis-kick either way in this game at the moment.

Jeffy bashing on here today is over the top. He has done a few bad things but he is certainly not alone there. At least he is having a crack. Trac trying his guts out and having an impact, but how the hell did he kick that so badly. Fairly happy with Stretch's game today. Harmes really working hard and had a good last half of that quarter. How good is Max Gawn... we would be five goals further behind if it wasn't for his marking behind play alone. COME ON DEMONS.