Gawndy the Great

...and did it occur to anybody that Collins could bench press twice Viney's weight... so if he wanted him gone all he had to do was push him off?

I will be waiting with baited breath. Because we are owed a multi-million dollar precinct with state of the training and administrative facilities and a social club. Given our dues, I would even lobby for a special exit on the Monash FWY that takes us directly to the precinct. New imaging technology can be used to scan rear license plates of incoming vehicles to see if the infamous Melbourne logo sticker is present. ?

he wouldn't be a MFC support by any chance?

Because its peanuts mate. if it is a sign of more things to come then ok but until then, we can not celebrate mediocrity - its contagious and this is exactly what it is...mediocre.

i agree - why dont we get some of our beloved supporters in the media, to do a real story on how the oldest football club and founder of our game are having to train in what is akin to someone's backyard, whilst the Saints have been given millions in funding to move not once but twice in the last 2 decades; the Cats have gotten millions upon millions to upgrade facilities where you can look into the changing rooms, Doggies and Tigers... list goes on and on. it is incomprehensibly unfair. What irks me is that there are plenty of Melbourne supporters in the Melbourne corporate world and yet nobody is able to put aside their differences and lobby together to make us great once more. This is why winning a flag is much more than the immediate on field success, but will make us relevant again on and off field.

Geez the media are really beating this up. Understand it didnt look great, but geez doesnt anybody do a bit of analysis these days. And the continued overlooking of Joel Selwood's eye gouging and other off ball incidents is becoming unberable.

I’m shocked at how everyone is casually overlooking this - it is clear as day. I get that he didn’t have to put his elbow there but he wanted to be let go so he could move onto the next contest. he is getting crucified by everyone which is disappointing. If Collins at any point was under duress he would have let go and Viney would have moved on.

Not only is this the defence Viney should use, i think there is an element of truth in this. After seeing from different angles, it looks less and less severe everytime i watch it. If: 1. Hawkins can carelessly swing his elbows around and 'accidently' break May's cheekbone 2. Selwood can gouge peoples eyes and sit on people 3. Mummy casually following on players ribs with his knees 4. countless jumper punches and other displays of unsportsmanship behaviour the AFL have had many times to set a precedent for serious misconduct. It would be grossly unfair to decide to act now. Time for such measures is off season and introduce a set of tangible parameters that one can apply fairly and consistently. We will inevitably bend over like we do with all things relating to the overlords at AFL house. I love also how Whately glosses over Selwood on 360 in the precedents he has used to compare Jack's incident to.

its the only sensible thing Foxtel has done in its entire existence. I wouldn't be surprised that in 10 years time it will be the only thing Foxtel has left in commercial use.

That was quick... Even for you Lucifer ?

i find it absolutely ridiculous that this would even get cited and referred straight to the tribunal. Serious misconduct? There are countless jumper punches which are a bigger blight on the game that what what was simply a tonsil tickler.. never at one moment did he have his full body weight through his elbow.

i hope this doesn't seep into Trac's ego and cause him to lose his new found selflessness. i was quite happy with Bont being the brownlow favourite and ahead in the coaches votes just as i was happy with being 3rd on the ladder. We are still a bit immature when it comes to publicity and expectation. The 3rd quarter against the Suns was all to telling with the Hollywood handballs and low percentage decision making. Individual accolades dont win you GF's and are best left until after seasons end. Would be just as happy for the Coaches votes to be sealed in the same vault as the brownlow counting only to be opened up in the lead up to the GF.

I think most people will see it that way too. Unless of course if the CMO is a cats supporter. would be interesting if we play the cats 2 weeks in a row though (rd23 and QF) don’t see that all too often.

I undo about that. I reckon they will drop at least one of those games. Not easy being hunted every week like we were. You see the diff yesterday when opposition teams are not 100% on and committed.

I know this is a post game thread but with this performance Dew is surely going to come under the spot light and I wouldn’t be surprised of another player exodus. I reckon we prey on some of their more experienced talent where they may want to experience success and finals in place of $$$ I know they are after leadership and would not want to part way with someone like Touk but he would be such an asset to our midfield brigade. I’d take him over Maynard and another forward option. Anybody know his contract situation?

If lions and swans lose today then top4 is all but a certainty. Given PA doesn’t look likely to finish 1st or 2nd then we will either face Dogs at Marvel or Cats at the G. Coming 1st 2nd or 3rd won’t change that. So agree on resting him if needed.

Oliver 6 LJ 5 Trac 4 Gawn 3 BBB 2 ANB 1

Hawks looking to deliver another upset to a top 4 team.

Tmac subbed out. Hopefully just precautionary given the game is wrapped up.

Yep Harmes and Viney need to stick to simple skills. I get that they want to look silky but it’s not their 1 wood.

Goal kicking has been average in the 2nd half. Missed Lita of opportunity to make this 100+

I don’t care how much we win by but Harmes needs to be dropped.

LJ rest? Cleary the right call was made.

Not out of the ruck.

We have hit our avg score half way through 2nd quarter.