Big Carl

4 hours ago, Great Northern Summer said:

Last night’s game rivals Essendon’s loss in the 1999 PF as the biggest choke I’ve ever seen in a final. Essendon made a pact the following year to seek revenge, to leave no stone unturned. They didn’t even sing the club song after wins due to the bigger picture. I realise the game has changed a lot these days and little separates most clubs with facilities, preparation and sports science, whereas back then the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’ were more evident. However, I whether we might head down a similar path to this and 2024 takes us to the promised land?

Carlton did the same in 1995 after a straight sets exit in 1994.

2 minutes ago, Spargonicus said:

5.15

21.48 over the last 3 games.

Pathetic.

Just now, Big Carl said:

Not Inside Football but an old Sporting Globe.

8 hours ago, Deemania since 56 said:

Fully agree about Alves being in the top ten. It was a dark era, but the fans went to watch him first, and then the team. So many skills, such a competitive runner - the best 'blind-turner' one could ever wish to see that produced more ground distance than our whole forward attack. Stunning kick, great speed, beautifully graceful and evasive. Almost never beaten by an opponent or the 'bash squads' that other coaches sent to him to nullify his impact.

 

Agree.

The centreline of Alves, Wells, Flower and Hardeman at CHB during the 1970’s were the shining lights of a difficult decade.

8 minutes ago, mo64 said:

Good gets Big Carl. Alan Johnson would be the 2nd wingman aside from Robbie in his top 20, but I tend to think of AJ as a back pocket.

I'm surprised that Big Carl made the top 20. Whilst he certainly scared the living daylights out of the opposition, it didn't necessarily translate to wins. 

Agree. Both Alan Johnson (dual B&F) and Ditterich should be in the top 100.

Big Carl won’t be in top 20 which means he has been overlooked.

1 hour ago, 58er said:

Doesn't have to name another wingman in top 20. It's not a complete team but no but no doubt we will all have our go on that one.

Reckon Stretch Sylvia maybe James Mac and possibly Stephen Febey could be a bit high. Reckon  T Mac might be a bit low and Lingers is not in out top 20 

Reckon Lingers will stand up well in our Top5 wingers from 1972 in a couple of years.

Maysie is high snd really has only put together 2 years of great footy and hard to place in longevity compared with Stephen Smith as a longer term defender  who undoubtedly was hampered by hamstring injuries for the last half of his career.

Reckon we could almost pick the next 20 players but the order???

Stynes Todd and Jack Viney Robbie Flower Jeff White Mark Jamar??? Greg Wells Gary Hardemann Gary Lyon Whiz Gawny Trac Clarry Gerard Healey 
Neiter Schwarta Brett Lovett Jonesy.  Brian "Wilow" Wilson. 

I have forgotten at least one other player probably a ruckman or midfielder. 
Anyone??? 

Ditterich

Alan Johnson

Any of the 4 goals Darren Bennett kicked in the last quarter at Windy Hill in 1991.

Garry Lyon’s snap late in the 1988 Elimination Final

Garry Lyon’s long bomb in the 1988 PreliminaryFinal

38 minutes ago, Watson11 said:

Exactly.  I have far more admiration for Sydney who have played in 8 or 9 prelims over 20 years. 

Agree. Now that Clarkson has gone Longmire is the best coach in the comp.

The last time Melbourne and Geelong met in a Preliminary final was 1954. The Demons won 67 to 50. 
Let’s repeat that in 2021.

No.

Premierships are very hard to win. For us to be in this position and not go all the way would be a waste.

6 hours ago, Big Carl said:

1. Round 22 1987 at Western Oval.

2. 1988 Prelim

3. 1988 Elimination Final

4. 2000 Qualifying Final

5. 1990 vs Essendon at Windy Hill

6. 2021 vs Geelong Rnd 23

7. 1987 Elimination Final

8. 2000 Preliminary Final

9. Against Geelong at Geelong around 2005 with 

    Robby kicking 7

 

 

* Robbo kicking 7

1. Round 22 1987 at Western Oval.

2. 1988 Prelim

3. 1988 Elimination Final

4. 2000 Qualifying Final

5. 1990 vs Essendon at Windy Hill

6. 2021 vs Geelong Rnd 23

7. 1987 Elimination Final

8. 2000 Preliminary Final

9. Against Geelong at Geelong around 2005 with 

    Robby kicking 7

18 minutes ago, BDA said:

Paddy Dangerfield had zero possessions in the last quarter. Lol

Figjam

1987 final round.

Carlton captain Stephen Kernahan kicks a goal in the last minute to win the match and secure top spot for Carlton.  Carlton wins the flag.
 

Well done Maxy!!

In: Mark Williams (MFC debut)

Out: Simon Goodwin (managed)

5 hours ago, BAMF said:

North Hobart isnt a full sized ground. The 50m line is actually 40m and nearly overlaps the centre square.

Melbourne played Collingwood there in a preseason game in 01 or 02 and Mick Malthouse complained re: size of ground.

There is a very proud Lawn Bowl club right behind the ground that would need to make way for major changes to take place but the Lawn Bowl club has a huge history and wont be going anywhere.

Mick Malthouse complaining. What a surprise!

2 hours ago, Demonland said:

Your votes please 6,5,4,3,2,1

6. Gawn

5. Langdon

4. Lever

3. Oliver

2. TMac

1. Petracca 

On 5/22/2009 at 2:34 PM, Craig Drinker said:

Who did/do you enjoy watching play footy over your time as a Demon supporter?

Here's my top 5 up to now:

1. Robert Flower (A freak)

2. Gary Hardeman (Tough,fair,consistent Big V player.Would have been a star in any team)

3. David Neitz (Nothing better than watching Neita leading out from the square ,taking another great mark and converting.)

4. Todd Viney ( Skills nothing flash , however one of the hardest ,most courageous in an under ball winners to wear the MFC jumper).

5. Aaron Davey ( Exciting player , capable of anything )

On pure talent alone:

1. Robert Flower

2. David Schwarz

3. Allen Jakovich

Others: Gary Hardeman (very under rated), David

               Neitz, Garry Lyon, Travis Johnstone 

On 12/30/2020 at 3:35 PM, binman said:

Why? Surely many coaches improve in all sorts of ways, including game day coaching, as they gain experience.

Goody has made a point about being a life time learner so I can't see why he can't improve his coaching.

Saying it won’t make it happen. He won’t change. 

8 hours ago, Digger said:

Bring back Aden Yze and lets get rid of some dead wood, Goodwin, Mahoney, Pert.

?

1 hour ago, 640MD said:

Good to see,    gets the ball so well,  wish he could kick the goals more consistently.   

 

Oh for a Goal Kicking or forward coach who can fix things.  Do we have one ?

Goals win games. Why wouldn’t a previous sharpshooter who had a great kicking technique be a top priority over summer. The kicking technique of some of today’s footballers is staggering.

On 10/1/2020 at 1:35 PM, DeeSpencer said:

5 spots below Mitchell who wouldn’t get a game for us.

I’d still prefer Frosty over Tomlinson, but not crying over split milk 

Tomlinson hasn’t done much to convince.

On 9/22/2020 at 9:42 AM, dl4e said:

Our best coach since Norm Smith.

Perhaps MFC could get a full interview with John to discuss his years at the club.

On 9/21/2020 at 7:40 PM, joeboy said:

Baker - eventually showed promise

Bedford - failed to impress

Bennell - probably blown it

Brayshaw - seemingly without commitment 

Brown - deserves contract extension 

Fritsch - important despite innacuracy

Gawn - consistently high standards

Hannan - inconsistency was consistent 

Harmes - a poor year

Hibberd - outstanding when fit

Hunt - position a dilemma

Jackson - cause for excitement 

Jetta - definitely fallen away

Jones - bow out gracefully 

Langdon - year’s best recruit

Lever - regularly justified salary

Lockhart - courageous but limited

May - an outstanding season

O. McDonald - has many limitations 

T. McDonald - was obviously encumbered 

Melksham - rarely stood out

Neal-Bullen - mostly a plodder

Oliver - performed as expected

Petracca - joined the elite

Pickett - exciting but limited

Preuss - unlikely displayed enough

Rivers - very impressive debut

Salem - reliable and consistent 

Smith - tried but lacking

Spargo - needs more involvement 

Sparrow - promising , needs development 

Tomlinson - improved towards end

vandenBerg - tough but limited

Viney - prolific but wasteful

J.Wagner - played little part

Weideman - a major disappointment 

Fritsch - kicking coach required