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    1 minute ago, binman said:

    I'd be shocked if melk doesn't go around next year.

    He looks as fit as ive ever seen him, he us driven and he plays a role that doesn't involve the sort of running other foreards might have to do.

    I hope you're right!! I thought the same. He really does look in ripper nick - and yes, not playing a style of footy that takes the typical wear and tear on the body. Would be huge to have him around for one more year.

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    4 minutes ago, old dee said:

    Sadly he is very near the end. Perhaps he can squeeze out another season while we search for replacements. Sadly they are not currently on our list.

    True. We have this year and that's it I reckon. Beyond that he should be part of the coaching group - to help create/encourage more of his type of play. Lowering the eyes. Goalkicking practice. Simple things, really. But he can influence. And we should still be on the lookout for more forwards.

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    13 minutes ago, binman said:

    Not an extra forward, we just kept all our forwards forward instead of bringing say a half forward flank up to stoppages.

    At least we were in the first 3 quarters - they mentioned we brought extras to tge stoppages in the last, perhaps to take advantage of maxy's dominance, which we hadn't for the first 3 quarters.

    By the by I'm just going off a couple of random comments from thecommentary team. Irs all but impossible to work that stuff out watching on TV.

    It infuriates me how ridiculously basic the coverage of the game is. I mean they have a special comments person, a boundary rider and access to al thr data and vision they could possibly need and they can't do things like:

    • show the set ups at each centre bounces (eg a box in the corner with visuals and names the way they do in cricket to show the field),

    • analyse the stoppages and use vision to explain things like what bringing an extra to a stoppage look like and why clubs might do so

    • Show vision of individual players and their running patterns

    • Use drone shots to show how zones are set up structurally and maintained, and how they work (or not as the case may be)

    • Provide analysis, with accompanying vision, to explain things like how pressure impacts thegame, what transtion football involves, key stats coaches would be focused ok in game (eg post clearance possessions), provide vision to explain how individual stats are defined (eg what a contested possession is - it's flat out ridiculous how even commentators confuse disposals and possessions - what hipe do fans have) etc etc etc

    • Unpack the tactics of each side

    • Use the down the ground, behind the goals shot more often to show running patterns and structures

    • Anything else that helps fans understand the game, one of the most complex elite sports in the world

    Its ridiculous the coverage of the game on TV has basically been unchanged for 30 years.

    Compare the coverage to test match cricket, NFL, NBL and MBL. Chalk and cheese.

    Tame cricket- I consider myself very knowledgeable about test cricket, behind footy irs my great sporting passion. But every time I watch it I learn something new. And the use of stats really adds value - particularly the granular stats like say a player's average against a particular bowler or bowling type (wg left hand wrist spinners).

    100% - there's a lot of value to be added, that they are missing!!!

    They're still stuck on BT and co screaming inanities and fawning over players, without adding substance (because they generally don't have any substance).

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    33 minutes ago, Neil Crompton said:

    Lot of luv for Clarry’s game here. I thought it was a huge improvement from him. But if I’m positioned to be a tagger, but my “tagee” gets 30 possessions (7 more than me) and only one less clearance than me, have I really done a good job?

    Probably not a true tag, as the stats show. And that is also likely because Clarry was given the freedom to punish the other way, too, and still play his own brand - 7 clearances, 5 score involvements and 1 goal. They are not tagging stats, but I would say his impact on Neale curtailed his influence, not necessarily his ability to get the ball (which as a dual brownlow medallist, is going to be a given). Neale was certainly around, and got the ball, but did not have his normal impact on the game, which goes a long way for Brisbane wins. And that's thanks to our boy, Claz.

    But you're right, not a true tag haha

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    Just now, layzie said:

    Not for me my good man, I can't speak for other voters but I thought he was sensational.

    7 x I50s

    8 x Score involvements

    9 x clearances (the game high) and 7 of them from the middle

    His best game since KB for mine, he also attended 29 centre bounces and played extensively through the midfield so that was extremely encouraging. Had he kicked that goal at the end he would have banked a Brownlow vote for sure.

    Definitely his best game since return.

    And the thing is, this is what should have been expected from him in the first place - that after such a significant set of injuries, it was always going to take time for him to find his feet, form and trust his body. I dare say he is still near the start of that joruney.

    He's only going to get better.

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    2 hours ago, Dee in a Kilt said:

    I enjoyed listening to SEN's call of the game with Dean Solomon. He played for Essendon and Fremantle and was interim head coach of Gold Coast for 3 games. Here are some of Dean's observations over the course of the game:

    • Goodwin clearly out coached Fagan. It was a brilliant coaching game by Goodwin

    • Melbourne has given the competition a blueprint on how to beat Brisbane:

      • In the 2nd half, Melbourne set up their defensive structure to take away Brisbane's passing into their half forwards. Solomon said it was almost as if Melbourne was inviting this pass, then causing the turnover and rebound

      • After half time and in their half of the ground, Melbourne brought 2 of its forwards up towards the stoppage, bringing their Lions defenders with them, which opened up Melbourne's inside 50.

      • Make Harris Andrews ineffective, reduce Neale's and Zorko's impact - does this make Brisbane beatable?

    • Fort is a very good ruckman, but Gawn is currently playing at another level

    • When you see Gawn live, it's amazing the power running he does that's not captured on the screen

    • This was one of the very best games of the season

    • This was Petracca's best game since returning from injury

    • Aidan Johnson is madder than a cut snake

    • Melksham is at his best when he looks like he is playing angry

    LOL - "Aidan Johnson is madder than a cut snake" - we need players like that.

    And completely agree re Melk.

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    1 million votes: 4 qtr effort full of grit and heart.

    6 Melksham

    5 Kozzie

    4 Bowza

    3 Maxxy

    2 Rivdog

    1 Oliver (arguably Trac or Langdon get this position, but playing an unfamiliar role, and doing a good job on Neale, but also still getting involved in the game - and his desperate tap-on goal assist in particular, which we really needed, got him over for me. Great to see him working through form and looking happier)

    Special mentions to: Trac, Langdon and Lindsay.

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    23 minutes ago, DubDee said:

    It would be awesome to keep the same fwd line for 5 weeks +

    We are getting to very settled team which leads to consistency and wins

    Yep, a settled forward line is not something we have had for a long, long time. 5 weeks together would do wonders.

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    We have to take games one at a time, to make sure we respect our opponents and not get to ahead of ourselves.

    ...BUT, with the Swans (definitely winnable, although they place us well on the G) and the Saints (super winnable), we could be 6-6 by the time we reach the Pies - who are playing well, but not THAT well. And we could be 6-1 by then (and the Hawks game, for me, was a missed opportunity, we had them on toast for 3 quarters but could not convert), so lots of momentum and belief. We are playing much better and certainly an upward trajectory.

    But, for now, the only thing on our minds should be the Swans. We can certainly take them on our home turf, playing like we did today.

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    Just now, Nasher said:

    So, was the Melksham over the shoulder kick that went to Langdon an intentional pass, or a shanked shot at goal? I reckon it happened as intended.

    Any other player and I say shank.

    But because it's Melk - and he has unparalleled vision and creativity in our f50, I say intentional.

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    1 minute ago, Pates said:

    I'm in with your theory on that. We lacked the ability to kick goals, it's exactly what he does.

    We lose Petty, Melk, and Brayshaw. All three impact our ability to score (Gus going down meant Trac couldn't play forward).

    If we had kept even just one of them, I reckon we would have won. If we had kept two, we would have won it for sure.

    And we still miss Gus more than has been truly articulated.

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    My 6yo (who got his first membership this year) has sung the song about 80 times since the last siren. What a sight.

    That's why we follow these things - as silly as it may all be some time - a bunch of strangers running around an oval, eliciting these big emotions. Getting us all riled up, excited, euphoric and broken, sometimes all in a minute.

    Then we run out, the underdogs, with the footy world and media having written us off. Our culture scrutinised every single moment.

    And we claim the win. Away from home. The song sung louder than it has in a long time.

    This is why we share these moments with our loved ones.

    Go Dees ❤️

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    You know, had we converted against the Hawks last week - we had them on toast - and won, we would be just outside the 8 on percentage only. Instead we're 1 win + %, but that's nothing in the scheme of a long season and we're still in the front 9.

    Looks like we're winding up and the team is starting to believe.

    With Viney and Lever back, that'll just about be the best, and most settled team we can put forward.

    With a consistent team, gaining in belief and fitness, who knows?

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    1 minute ago, Demon Jack said:

    I continue to be impressed with Bowey's rapid rise this season.

    Many could argue that he gets a lot of easy ball with his role but there were several occasions where he put his body on the line.

    Went at 86% DE as well.

    Bowza has been immense all year. Consistent and confident.

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    Just now, dees189227 said:

    Listening to the radio they are saying how good AJ was in the final term.

    Do we give him a few weeks at it.

    Sounds like he offered more than Jefferson

    AJ is rough, but a proud and passionate guy who will give 100%

    Serious x factor. , I think we should

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    Just now, BDA said:

    and great see clarry looking more like his old self

    his tap on for the at 3rd quarter goal was down to pure desperation

    That's the work of someone who is enjoying his footy and loves his club.

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    WE ARE NOT DEAD!!

    Great performance by the boys. We played 4 (FOUR) quarters and wholeheartedly deserve the win.

    Imagine if we had finished off the Hawks last week, as we should have!? We would be 5-0.

    Ah well. This week proves that last week and our last month is trending UP

    WE ARE BACK, BABY!!!

    So proud ❤️💙

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