Fanatique Demon

Hore - not yet Hooker

Frost? He was terrible against the Bummers. No way he is doing his job. Gives away free kicks; gets out marked by smaller opponents. I had to avert my eyes every time he went near the ball. Oscar isn't much better but makes fewer mistakes.

Both Gus and Clarrie need to use the ball better. Wasted possessions do not make a B&F.

I take it you mean "start thinking 2020". Sure, but those of us who are old don't want to wait, even for a year. I have lost 4 family/friends Demon supporters in the last few years who died living in hope since 1964.

Can't believe how many times we leave our opponents alone and go into a contest to aid others who are already there. Madness! And as for three flying to spoil one opponent! Give me a break. Forty years ago I played under 17s. We knew stuff like this.

Agree, Werridee. All or nothing.

I really like this three word summary, JB. Thanks. I'd add: Backs: 1. Guard a man 2. One man up Mids: 1. Run both ways 2. Kick to us Forwards: 1. Make some space 2. Mark one, occasionally Coaches: 1. Are you blind? 2. Earn your pay

So, is our game plan doomed? After three rounds, the two most "chaos" teams are... Melbourne 0-3; Richmond 1-2. Add Collingwood's semi chaos game plan... 1-2. Or is it more about last year's finalists struggling to find form early in the year?

First, thanks LH for a great summary. And Diamond Jim, I agréé. We can drive it in 37, 73 or even 100 times. The number makes no difference if we turn it over and it exits straight away. Last year we (mostly) marked it or crumbed it. This year we just watch it sail back to where it came from.

First, thanks LH for a great summary. And Diamond Jim, I agréé. We can drive it in 37, 73 or even 100 times. The number makes no difference if we turn it over and it exits straight away. Last year we (mostly) marked it or crumbed it. This year we just watch it sail back to where it came from.

People talk about "game plans". I would really like to understand each club's game plan in just 4 or 5 bullet points. We could start with our own and then address the others alphabetically.

Thanks for explaining, Skuit. It's somewhat difficult for a French resident to understand all that goes on inside the club and in this forum. Lots of things go over my head.

Why do you feel a need to respond like that? I asked a genuine question because I am not familiar with those nicknames.

Pardon my ignorance. Who are Neo and Stinger?

It seems to me that our forward flankers and pockets don't start wide enough, so when the ball is bombed in, it is to a pack instead of to a one-on-one contest. Watch how they set up after a goal. No one is on the boundary.

And I'm here from France to watch my one and only game for the year. What a disappointment!

Thanks. I've suffered from that too, but hope to escape its clutches this year.

Sorry... what does MFCSS stand for?

Thanks. Yes, waste of space.

Sorry, Balls. Who was this? More clues, please.

Really? Max's parents are level headed young men??

Surprised to see Melksham in forward pocket in so many of the earlier posts. He is easily our best kick to inside 50. Must be played at half forward, as per Spirit of Norm Smith's team.

Hi DV8. My Melbourne overseas membership gives me the games on the Watch AFL app. It doesn't work within Australia, but I get every match of the season live, or on demand if i choose. Plus all the Fox Footy shows like AFL360 and On The Couch. It's fantastic for expats.

I got up at 6 am to watch. (I'm in Europe) Should have stayed in bed. My observations: Backline let down by mids allowing Brisbane easy forward entries. Forwards competing with each other in marking contests. No real crumbers in forward half. For all his strength and supposed ability, Petracca's disposal is pathetic. Yes, we have Viney, Jones and Melksham to come in. But they haven't had full pre-seasons or proper match practice, so we can't expect too much from them in round 1. I'm to Melbourne for a holiday next week and intend to go the Port game. But I fear we will struggle against them.

DeeSpencer, you've summarised the need perfectly.