Everything posted by 58er
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POSTGAME: Rd 02 vs Hawthorn
They’re clearly enjoying playing this style of footy. It’s evident it’s starting from the bounce and the joy is first directed through Trac and Clarry etc. We are playing for each other also. No coincidence that BBB and Tmac are at each end of the ground nurturing this love as well. Plenty of help on each line which makes a team effort possible. Long may it continue.
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GAMEDAY: Rd 02 vs Hawthorn
Rubbish he was better playing than running in the VFL practice game. He contributed as did many others for 3 quarters but we ran out of petrol tickets. Humidity was over the top and it was no surprise to see most players benefited from the Round Zero game as they performed at a high level vs Dogs. Max was cooked also by 3/4 time andfrankly outplayed and thought by Brodie. That won’t happen again and Clarry will be at his top in 2024.
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CASEY: Rd 01 vs Box Hill
Sestan out conc this week. Woe in 23 hopefully.
- PREGAME: Rd 02 vs Hawthorn
- PREGAME: Rd 02 vs Hawthorn
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PREGAME: Rd 02 vs Hawthorn
Best post you have done Roost it. Some people will not let Harry have a decent go as a forward and simultaneously want to end Tmacs defender reboot back to defence. We are now getting our KPosition players back. Let’s try them out as Goody has trained them ALL summer. Tmac’s form was of no surprise to me. He is a big unit and uses his body well. His disposal was definitely previously a tad off but he is much more experienced now. And if absolutely necessary we can send him forward in a cameo role. Shores up our backline beautifully.
- PREGAME: Rd 02 vs Hawthorn
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Kozzie in the midfield
Kossie is the X factor for short bursts to lift the tempo. Mix things up a bit. That’s when Trac can play there and if we get daring have both of them in the forward line roaming around. Such fun for the oppo defence.
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PREGAME: Rd 02 vs Hawthorn
- Crowd numbers - my perspective
Yes but the counting of numbers is still viable with Membership tickets registering at the turnstile. Each person has to click the turnstile and register GO in green before they gain entrance. Think your theory is not based on the actual entrance to games no matter what style membership or cash based ticket.- VOTES: Rd 01 vs Western Bulldogs
Sorry DeeZone never spoil a good footy story with the Truth. The answer is that Kossie flies in the air at times no matter who is around or whatever suits himself and has no such effect on our play. Time for some team discipline for Kossie. Spoils his attempt at high marks nor does he spoil anything other than a marking chance for other players from our team.- Crowd numbers - my perspective
You mean the Northern side. ie MCC, Ponsford and Northern (Olympic ) Stand. The Warne Stand was known for being the Southern (or Great Southern) Stand for 80 years plus.- Crowd numbers - my perspective
Two things are wrong with your. Comment. Please don’t compare Soccer with AFL. EPL would not even take 44,000 at most grounds a start. And in another day our crowds are over 50,000plus and up to Even80,000 none of those are EPL regular figures. Except at about 3or 4 Clubs ManU Liverpool, Rangers even Newcastle get 52,000 but look at overall averages as well. Secondly your figure of 71, 000 plus members last year is not relevant for the 50,000 we have now. We generally get about 27,000 to 40,000 members and fans Yrestrday say 34,000 and we were 5th BEST last season averaging 47,000 for the MCG home games. Years ago 25,000 would be lucky for Dogs/Demons fans and it is well known Dogs fans do not support MCG games. At best MCC estimated 50,000 which really might have been possible if we had beaten Swans the previous week, BTW 48,000 was the figure for the 2023 1st round game and with our membership about 5,000 less at this stage that’s where this 44,000 sits well. I can say if Melb play the footy like they did yesterday those that don’t like ugly wins will be Back in numbers as members or fair weather patrons. Best footy since 2021 yesterday plus the thrill of Clarry back to his happy cheeky upstanding and tough footy he is a known for and is a champion at. Great crowd response and that’s what mattered IMO. Many more will evolve and understand the full magnitude of his journey too late to appreciate his effort to be ready for footy in2024. Once he steps on that oval he only knows one way and that’s why he will if he can continue on and play as well as he is able he will become even more revered and acclaimed with his present contract. Congrats to all who have been involved in the last few months it has been a mighty effort so far and looks really promising for the future as well. Naturally our window for success is along on this journey as well.- PREGAME: Rd 01 vs Western Bulldogs
- Operation get Sam Darcy
Really great piece of fantasy. Think about it !! Mo din of a champion clubman and player like Luke D is going to swap Clubs at 20 years of age. Really just because we pluck a name out of the air really have some concrete evidence how are going to persuade Dam NOW to switch. 10 for picking an iron in the fire. NOUGHT for realism and common sense.- PREGAME: Rd 01 vs Western Bulldogs
- PREGAME: Rd 01 vs Western Bulldogs
I am not opining on Tmac vs Tommo really but merely commenting on your criticism of Tmac. I think he will be fine based on his to match form and training. Tommo was not in any way responsible for our loss but like Laurie is a whipping boy at selection. Here’s hoping for a real team effort on Sunday. Go Dees.- MEMBERSHIP TALLY
Giving up players we need is not the answer. Getting more out of the ones we have is the contract if we wish to be in the flag hunt.- MEMBERSHIP TALLY
You have to think BIG to aim there. Same with Perty. 75,000 members nearly there Flags from all teams in 4 years. Some fans don’t know how hard it is in the AFL, it is extraordinarily competitive, I hate it when some cans say we don’t get crowds. We are usually in the first half dozen each season now. MCG is a bonus for us we deserve as our home ground for money making. 50,000 plus average was a dream a decade ago.- Geelong Sets Sights on Oliver
Well I feel very upset when our champion is not supported from one of our loyal fans. Let’s not take our premiership heroes lightly. We still have a potentially good list and some young talent ready to shine. Sometimes some comments in D/L are crazy and I feel obligated to respond. Not always a considered response. Apologies Smokey if I have offended you.- Harrison Petty
Another negative post from afar. Do you ever really see the real footy news. Just like bleating from the bleaches your comments. What rubbish do you read in your part world?? Last centuries fish and chip wrappings? Totally wrong Harry is a fine young KP player albeit injury prone. Watch our forward line transform when he gets back in next week. We cannot afford to lose Harry unless we get 2 first round draft picks in the higher range.- PREGAME: Rd 01 vs Western Bulldogs
- PREGAME: Rd 01 vs Western Bulldogs
- PREGAME: Rd 01 vs Western Bulldogs
- "We want to be like Collingwood"
- Crowd numbers - my perspective