Everything posted by The Chief
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NON-MFC: Round 19
We got pilloried for going out in straight sets in 2022. But unlike the gangrenous Pies, we at least made the finals the year after winning a flag, finishing inside the top 4. Will the Pies cop the same treatment from the media for their pathetic effort as the reigning premier?
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POSTGAME: Rd 18 vs Essendon
Just a general question, we went to the Pullman bar after the game for a couple of celebratory drinks. Any other Demonlanders ever go there? It’s a bit of an MFC stereotype bar, but quick access from the G and then just cross the road to Jolimont station when we finish, makes it our go to place after a night game win.
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Disco Turner’s New Deal
As a tall, who doesn’t mind the physical aspects and has a good kicking action, he has the attributes for a great future.
- PREGAME: Rd 12 vs Fremantle
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Time to Blood Jeffo
Great to see Jeffo improving, but a bit of a reality check for all his ‘promoters’, did they not see how woeful St.Kilda was yesterday? He kicked 5 against the blokes who weren’t good enough to get a game with that mob.
- Welcome to Demonland: Shane McAdam
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NON-MFC: Round 09
I’ll call it now, this is over!!
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NON-MFC: Round 09
Just counted 8 Geelong players wearing headbands, and I’ve added that to the list of reasons why I hate them.
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Harrison Petty
Reckon that was the best contested marking performance by a MFC key position player since Neitz.
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Pre-Game food and drink
Kingston Hotel has great food and just 10 minute walk to the G, but you usually need to book in advance on game days. The Mt View is also ok, though the food is not as good as the Kingston, but easy to find a table over their 3 levels.
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NON-MFC: Round 02
Sidebottom has been a great player for so long, but gee he made plenty of many mistakes tonight, same last week too. Is it just a temporary loss of form or is he cooked?
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PODCAST: Opening Round vs Sydney
No doubt Josh Schache is a terrific young man and he has done very well to have a 10 year AFL career. I don’t want to bag one of our own, but until Josh can show that he can handle physical contact and eradicate the half hearted one handed marking attempts, he simply shouldn’t be picked. What has happened to team standards? What impact does continuing to select a player who isn’t AFL ready have on the rest of the playing list? And what about the club’s obligation of look after Josh rather than continuing to expose him at AFL level?
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PREGAME: Opening Round vs Sydney
At the season launch, Max’s speech had a noticeable undertone of being pretty peed off with all the external criticism and I think he said something to the effect, the players need to respond through on field actions not words. His performance v Carlton was at an exceptional level for just a practice game. It’s a long season though and early motivational drivers could easily slip away, time will certainly tell. Looking forward to Thursday.
- PODCAST: 2024 Season Preview
- PODCAST: Practice Match vs Carlton
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Any word on Angus?
The crew here at Control are Angus’s platinum sponsor and we’re so looking forward to catching up with him again. We won’t be discussing the concussion, that’s history. His insights on the team prove to be very insightful, he picked Judd Mc as a possible surprise team inclusion during the January catch up last year.
- Trade Rumours 2023
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2023 Best and Fairest
Truely believe if Petty played in the final series we would have won the GF - easily.
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Vale Ronald Dale Barassi - Rest in Peace
Ron was a guest at a corporate function held by my former employer, this was around 2013. My boss knew I was an MFC tragic, so unbeknownst by me they organised for me to sit next to Ron for the dinner. I couldn’t believe it. The 1970 GF was played on a big screen in honour of Ron and I was a bit star struck, so the conversation was a bit stilted. He was pretty focussed on the game, as it was quite evident that his memory of that GF was pretty hazy. I regret that I didn’t make the most of the opportunity in terms of discussing his MFC history.
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POSTGAME: SF vs Carlton
This is spot on. I can’t divulge how I know, but Yze is basically the match day coach, all tactical decisions during the game go through him. No changes during the game are made unless Yze agrees. Goody’s focus during the game is on reinforcing messages to players, passing on Yze’s and line coaches feedback, providing positive encouragement and giving feedback on KPI’s/ key statistical measures. Nothing negative or overly critical is said to the players during the game.
- POSTGAME: Rd 24 vs Sydney
- VOTES: Rd 20 vs Richmond
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NON-MFC: Rd 20 2023
We’ve managed pretty well without Oliver, but looks like Bears are struggling without Ashcroft.
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My 3 word player analysis V Adelaide
May - No kick outs
- POSTGAME: Rd 18 vs Brisbane