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That statement feels rather contradictory The first part -means he was close the second part - means he was nowhere near it....

Mostly I find AFL coaches the opposite of innovative - particularly in relation to attack/offense - as mentioned in other posts notably by @binman I believe. The torp of course when pulled off is a thing of beauty, can beat a line of defensive players by 10 yards or so...but as coaches are risk averse - you'd be dropped for daring to pull it out mid play as a deliberate strategy. Goodwin was clearly trying some different things - high press, 7/8 players coming off the back square etc - but he is one of the few to test these things out.

I know - and we have 3 wins! Imagine how unstoppable we will be, when it is rectified

Well it's one way to get the attention of the Gen Z's/youth market

I for one was at the game and thought it was clear he (OMAC) was hobbling - I thought the narrative on the access all video's that he was on his haunches - thus stuffed/unfit - was disappointing - and also quite misleading or at least not taking into account some obvious hobbling going on from OMAC.

His grunt and preparedness to get smashed (ie: against adelaide 2 years ago as well) - beguiles his pretty boy looks thats for sure.

@binman - I agree with the sentiment - AND to add another layer, I find it incredible to see that the replacements cannot hit targets consistently, and surely they should be able to, or even take one grab marks... Mind you... it's not just Melbourne - its 13/14 other teams also.

anyone care to guide through why our i50's are so poor?

Just on this... surely the public aren't the only ones aware of how we have an inablity to convert i50's to scoring shots. Goodwin should move away from 'unselfish' football and get everyone to blaze away.... i suspect it'd be more effective. ps... 2 games in one year for having more I50's than your total points scored. Well done Melbourne!

I've just got back from the ground, and luckily my apartment had foxtel record, so i could see the last 2 minutes. Aside from the fumbles... what I have noticed live, is how we handball at all costs... to effing flat footed people... it's incredible and exemplified by OMAC getting tackled in the last 2 minutes at the top of the 50. And that isn't really about OMAC - although I've never seen a player have 3 fresh air swings for a spoil in a game before... By god, we have a lot of work to do... By god, it's great that we can grind out wins when we play like $hite.

Saw Todd Viney, strolling/swaggering down the street about an hour ago - I asked what his take was... he politely told me to eff off - nah , he was quietly and humbly confident that the job would get done. (of course, what else would he say?)

Love it @GCDee - they're my thoughts... wouldn't be surprised either way, either... and of course that means you can't get hurt when things go bad from the beginning, or go bad when things have been going well... such is the life of a Melbourne supporter!

Hope you're right @Little Goffy! Also on PBS on Sat - was a tribute to all things 'Little' if you're into 50's 60's soul https://www.pbsfm.org.au/program/soulgroove-66

I'm expecting James Harmes to continue his form - create a range of scoring opportunities, and jag 3 goals. He is a fine fine player and I look forward to seeing him play live for the first time this year. Of the 2014 draft (he was a 2014 rookie,) Brayshaw ANB Petracca OMAC Harmes Brayshaw and him are neck and neck with respect to importance to the team, and their influence on the game, compared to the others.

I like the look of this small electric ford boom tish...

there you go.... perhaps I have missed your humour?!? I'm easing myself into some 24 degree weather with some beers in a spa up here in SEQ...

That's great @Graeme Yeats' Mullet - thanks It's nice to see Kade in action... some rumours on other sites (and this I believe) that TBC on the injury list means he is finished. Surely he wouldn't be out there if there was some hope.

perhaps Steven could point me to his pub of choice as I am up there tomorrow til sunday morn. just on that - he is an adult and he can choose to make his own adult decisions, including, should I and should I not have a bevvy given i am in rehab and given what the team rules are. all clubs take a view that it is up to the individual when they are outside of the club, to pursue what they want in relation to getting the best out of themselves...and the will make the player accountable accordingly...

You've got longer hair than I though and a great speech by yer old man.

No, there is no rule, and I assume the umpires were umpring for the 'spirit of the game'.... interpret that how you will.

For all the haters there is a lot of love for OMAC eh :)

Thanks @GCDee and @Docs Demons - that looks like a better option...

Can any locals shed light on the best PT options coming from Palm Beach/Currumbin for the day?

huh..I can't see the relevance to my post... this was about hitting a target with great vision and perfect execution, vs kicking for goal.

Just a thought - If Jay Lockhart had held the mark in the final 3 minutes and jagged a goal- Petracca would be hailed a genius with that kick.