Engorged Onion

It really feels like a year cruelled by injuries and post op rehab in a timeframe that was never going to allow us to get our clear best 22 on the park consistently. Onwards to 2020...

and the one after that, and the one after that, and the one after that...

The Kevin Dyson Cup

mmm @chook fowler - he seems like a guy who wants to give his all, and is quite reflective of reality... frankly your guess is as good as mine

A ha, but there is honesty and there is brutal shame inducing honesty, that is supposed to propel you to greatness....or at least fix something short term..ahem.

Jones knows it's his last season... his a proud bloke and will exit at round 19 -2019 knowing he has given his all.... that 'his' is for, you know who....

Come on man... that statement is based on YOUR expectations of where YOU think the team should be... It's fine to be disappointed, and if you can look across the team and go 'aye, they're simply getting their paycheck and not putting in effort' for each an every one of them - then I would concur - but it aint right....

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/demons-can-seek-inspiration-from-swans-of-2017-20190406-p51bi1.html some pretty fair points - and measured about where we are at, taking into account injury/preseason surgery. Key points include Melbourne’s challenge will be to develop a team defence that offsets the personnel issues that have seen Port, Geelong and now the Bombers punch holes in their weakened back six. Their one-way midfield isn’t making it easy for the backline, either. This week however, the issue wasn’t conversion of entries, it was their inability to defend. The Demons missed Steven May — the key defender acquired via the Hogan deal — more than their former key forward. This was highlighted in the one-on-ones in which the likes of Sam Frost were outpointed by his opponents and in the awful lack of composure in defence. Jordan Lewis would restore some composure to a green and panic-prone backline, but he wouldn’t resolve Melbourne’s most persistent problem: their lack of two-way running and relative speed deficit. The backline can be improved with May, Lever and Lewis.

Hoping for some guidance. So far this year I cannot watch any episodes of AFL360 through my mac - I have a subscription to the hun for this purpose - and am logged in. This is the message that is relayed to me - and yes I am updated as much as possible... THIS CONTENT MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR DEVICE. PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE ON THE LATEST OS AND BROWSER VERSIONS YOUR DEVICE SUPPORTS. Anyone have any thoughts on what to do? (aside from smarta$$ ones)

Your thread is headed this way @Skuit

Well even if we're 0-3 I'll be (mostly) full of pride at the clubs progressive stance at bringing societal issues to greater public awareness...

why is that @John Demonic?

For Fork's Sake, @Fork 'em - ? = Is the MFC actually using this as an excuse? Or is it supporters trying to make sense of things? There is no doubt 12 surgery's is a factor...

I appreciate the support of what this thread is about @La Dee-vina Comedia. I for one wanted a concise space to come to make sense of what the team does, strategy wise - and I appreciate everyone has their points of view...and many many views are far more forensic than the levels I get to myself. Nonetheless if the language used feels too cliched or simply [censored]'s you, you don't have to engage in the thread... I have no idea what Trello is either...

I've got my views on the game plan but would like input from others...if you can be ar$ed. Overall Description (how would you describe the gameplan with a mate at the pub) Contested overload the f50 Strengths Contested posession I50's Weaknesses Two way running No leg pace on the outside transitions currently poor spread currently poor keeping ball in F50 cohesion b/w back and mids forward line functioning wide ball movement currently poor Opportunity return of key personnel fitness increasing as season progresses cohesion through direct experience of playing as a unit... Threats fitness decreasing as season progresses

I'd argue, that was the media's perspective (and perhaps some supporters) ...there is no way this FD would waste a spot on dead wood (JKH excluded )

Come down the coast either to the Collendina in Ocean Grove or the Barwon Heads Hotel (recently refurbished) far nice accomodation and atmosphere than what you'd get in G-Town itself.

Are you suggesting that Jordan Lewis coming on board has been a failure? I'd say at worst - he's been competent and provided real leadership - with moments of ineptitude... The final year of the contract was probably on his terms to get it over the line - and as a supporter I'd say that 'wearing' the cost of that has been worth it.

I'm wrapped that the anxiety of the potenital to be an undefeated 'champion' team for 2019 (whilst winning the Grand Final) is no longer an option... now we can get on with the business of winning games

At least Ollie Wines won't tear Viney a new one...

Whilst I know this to be true- I assume i've never had a clause as I'm bog average... Touchè

Just like the rest of industry

Correct - ball movement (better than leg speed), defensive pressure in the F50, our contested work and positioning from defenders

TMAC is there - imagine if the middle one was his bro - this place would meltdown! ps...it's goodwin for mine...

Oh! Well, thanks for the reality slap there @ManDee - maybe I’m still caught in the late 80’s early 90’s full forward expectations.