Red But Mostly Blue

2 hours ago, low flying Robbo said:

Yeah I'm really confused by all these calls for Spargo out... I thought he had another great game on the weekend. Did all the little stuff required for the team

Completely agree. He isn't perfect, he makes mistakes, but he runs hard, and gets to where the ball is (which sounds straightforward, but it is not something that everyone does well, such as modern times Garlett, the guy being touted as a replacement - who can, and often goes, missing for entire games). On that note, I'm genuinely concerned that I'm seeing his name as a potential replacement for a kid who's having a dip and contributing nicely to a winning team. Garlett has been tried a couple of times this year and has done no such thing, save a couple of moments.

4 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

So if I use the email I won’t need to take my membership card to work with me?

Yep, you shouldn't need your card. The code has been given to you on the basis that you're a member. Maybe just take a note of your member number? Or take a photo of the card? Alternatively, the card is pretty small, so to can throw it in your wallet haha ?

These are good problems to have! ?

18 minutes ago, Jaded said:

Amazing, thanks for getting that clarification. 

I'll be relieved once I have secured those tickets tomorrow. 

No worries at all ?

Haha same! I've already mentally banked the seat, and the win... So now I just need the actual seat and the win. Don't know I'll be able to work until they're locked in!

19 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

 

I am almost positive that the 2 per membership are two tickets in the price category you chose. 

 

Thanks to @david_neitz_is_my_dadfor the image.

I've called the membership team and confirmed this point. The two tickets are in whatever category you choose, no restrictions whatsover. I was also told that tickets are allocated to Melbourne 'areas', so presumably near the cheer squad etc.

Yeah, Nev was stiff to miss out. I know Gus hasn't played a whole year, but I thought he'd played enough of it (all sublime) to be included anyway. Next year for sure!

11 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

just got email from club with barcode

is it worth going to ticketek outlet or should online be ok on tues morning?

As it's the first week of the finals, and it's the Dees (i.e not Richmond with millions of members), we should be ok for online purchase. I'll be refreshing every second from 8:58am. Good luck!

I haven't got this 'email' either, but for anyone who hasn't seen this yet, members will get exclusive access to tickets Tuesday 9am-1pm.

http://m.melbournefc.com.au/news/2018-08-26/finals-ticketing-information?utm_medium=social&utm_source=instagram&utm_campaign=info+finals+tickets

So pumped for this! I'll be there! (I need to buy tickets, but this should be a fairly ok task for the first couple of finals).

10 hours ago, Mazer Rackham said:

Then we must give you some credit! I wondered why he was tearing it up so much. Good job.

Next week, can you scream "Kick straight, Tracc!" a dozen times? Or even 6 would do.

Bahahaha - I would be honoured to play my part in a huge win over the Cats!

5 minutes ago, Mickey said:

Friday Night Lights!

Huuuugeeee game, and the G will be lit up so that everyone can see us destroy the Cats!

3 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

IMO that was our best performance all year.

Two down on the bench, coming back from Perth after a hot game and one fewer day's break than our opponent, at a ground we've at times this year struggled at, against a side which plays football the way which usually troubles us.

And we didn't just win, we dominated for all bar maybe 15 minutes and won by 7 goals.

The development of Harmes this year has been out of this world. I doubt anyone on here saw this from him. His one-handed pick up at full pace on the members' wing in the third was special, he works harder than anyone and he does it all whilst defending key mids from the opposition (Selwood, Kennedy, Shuey and now Kelly all have lost to him).

We were on the back foot a bit early, both in the clearances and across half forward, but I was incredibly pleased to see us learn and adjust. Bodywork at the contest got better, our spread improved, and we wore them down (despite losing Tyson for a half).

Most interesting to me was that we started 6-6-6, instead of having one forward run off the back of the square. They dropped a defender behind the ball so they had the extra man, but I was intrigued with us coming into the game not using that runner. Looked good, I thought.

Frost, Oscar and Weideman all played with more confidence than I've seen from any of them. If Frost keeps playing like that he's going to become a key weapon. Weideman is playing better than most would have expected and his marking and leading up at the ball are getting better.

Still have room to improve - Spargo is struggling IMO, and we still make some poor errors at odd times. Petracca's set shot kicking is getting worse, not better, unfortunately.

But IMO we're peaking at the right time of year, and I cannot wait to take on Geelong for some redemption.

Great summary!

I agree, Spargo makes some silly mistakes, but he runs his guts out every game. The kid must be spent, but he'll be huge asset going forward. Yeah, we do have brain fades, but thankfully we are getting better at moving on from them and getting back to business. 

I love how Frosty and Weids are standing up. They're a couple more pieces in our future! It's getting harder and harder for anyone else to get into this team, which is great!

6 minutes ago, Allen Jakovich said:

In 10 years time we may have just witnessed a demon dynasty with Viney petracca oliver brayshaw and harmes in midfield. 

Couldn't agree more. Beast of a midfield. It's the perfect mix of power and silky skills.

Very, very scary!

3 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

My pick for most improved at the start of the season and hasn’t let me down. To play a negating role and pick up 29 and a goal is exceptional. 

Great call! The man is a beast, and he's starting to do freakish things out there, wayyyyyyyyy too consistently for other teams' likings haha 

Run, Frosty, run!

I must have screamed that about a dozen times today. It never got old. We need to make room for him when Lever returns, because he's in our best 22, no doubt.

1 minute ago, DeeZee said:

Frost was like Superman today , and Harmes has developed into an out and out star!

Frost's ground speed was something else. And much sharper execution as well. I love how even after he sprints and releases the ball, he keeps going to make sure there's another option. Agree, it's been great to watch Harmes' development this year. He really has been able to capitalise on a combination of strength and silky skills.

How good was that?! As always, the usual suspects were great, but i thought Frosty and Weids were awesome! Can't wait to send the Cats packing next in a fortnight!

Was at the game today, it was electric!

56 minutes ago, Demonland said:

hahah this is perfect - also pretty suitable for Aussie politics right now (change Goody, Bucks and Lyon to... well, take your pick)!

7 minutes ago, CBDees said:

If the Dockers beat the Pies next weekend (and we overcome GWS), then we will be playing the Tigers at the MCG on the First Week of the Finals!

Certainly hope that we get this double chance (as I will be overseas on the first weekend of the finals)!

Man, I'd love for this to happen - but I've the misfortune of watching a few Dockers games this years, and the Pies need to win to keep their top4 possie, so I just can't see it happening.

But don't get me wrong, if it does - a clash against the Tigers and a double chance would be AMAZING.

We have a great record against the Tigers, and we started strong against them earlier in the year (bit couldn't capitalise) when we didn't quite have our stuff together.

18 minutes ago, Brownie said:

Yep. I really hope we play the cats.

After the last two losses the boys will be confident they'll roll them this time.

Win this weekend is important to set it up

No doubt. They didn't deserve to win either of those games, and there's no way we'll gift them another.

We'll beat them when it counts!

Yeah, I'm so pumped. I think the somewhat removal of pressure will allow the boys to play their natural style and send a message coming into the finals. I'll be there, can't wait to see it in person!

Watch this space - We'll beat GWS, then knock the Cats out of the finals in triumphant fashion.

Third time lucky sort of a deal.

...and it will be so sweet.

5 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

Not entirely - if we lose, Geelong could pass us on percentage (they gained 8% from their win over Fremantle so if they do a similar number on GC it's not out of the question). So it's possible we slip to 8th, which would lead to a repeat game against GWS at Spotless (or 100,000 going to the G if Fremantle can beat Collingwood).

Very true. I only ran through the most common scenarios, but this is also possible. It's in our hands, but I'm also hoping GC try to end the year with some dignity haha

2 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

I posted this in another thread but it also deserves to be here:

It says so much and it says everything we all feel.  12 years of hurting wrapped up in one image.

Absolutely! Champions. Great image.

2 minutes ago, martin said:

Should we lose to GWS by a narrow margin how much do Geelong have to win by to leapfrog our percentage? Personally i would love a game at the MCG and avoid GWS at Spotless Stadium.

If we win, we're likely to play the cats at the G. That's the best possible outcome given that we've had them covered this year, and we will most certainly be out to seek revenge where it counts.

5 minutes ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

Paul Roos commenting on the Melbourne Instagram page.  We’ve come a long way since he and PJ came to the club.

Roos must be emotional about this as well, I reckon. He came to the team at its lowest, and would have seen everything. He helped to pick us up off the canvas. This would please him to no end. Good man.

1 minute ago, buck_nekkid said:

Goody said it was about if it was a mark or not.

Yeah, I don't buy that. Maybe Goody is being diplomatic, or Nev wanted to be the bigger guy after it all, but I don't think it was about a mark. Nev was wayyyy too angry.

11 minutes ago, Radar Detector said:

If we win and Freo beat Collingwood we finish fourth. I’m barracking for that!

Oh, me too - but after this week, and with the pies obviously keen to keep top 4, I just can't see Freo winning. I mean, I'll take it haha, but I just can't see it happening.