ChaserJ

2nd half highlights are up:

Rest of the first half is up now. Enjoy!

Cj may be lucky, but I'm ok with Bails giving him an extended run to see if he's got anything to offer. I'd love him to step and show something.

Thank christ! Whelan in, Garland out. Best line up this year. Go Dee's!

Thanks guys. Will look at uploading the rest of the first half highlights later on tonight.

Cheers, mate. Had a play around last night and uploaded a 3 minute clip from the first quarter last night.

Thanks for the benefit of doubt. Yes, work commitments and pregnant partner make time scarce! Will work on it for you Jako fans this weekend.

Just reading this on 'ology. Hope it's not true, but wouldn't surprise given recent performances/selections. An interesting conversation Paradigm Pete Posted on Tue 01/04/08 08:47:19 Member # Date joined Posts 1677 29/06/2005 412 Having been overseas on business I have only just managed to watch replays of our first two games. Apart from the skill errors, lack of applied pressure etc, what really stood out was the fact that the players looked (for 6 of the 8 quarters) that they were simply going through the motions. I then rang my brother-in-law in Melbourne (MFC & MCC member) who told me he had heard the following: * DB really laid down the law to the players after the pre season games. He interviewed each player seperately and gave those that deserved it, the mother of all sprays. * A number of the players have "rebelled" and one in particular was made an example of (Colin Sylvia). * Following the Hawthorn debacle, ANOTHER round of one on ones were held and the players copped it again. * Moloney fired up and walked out during his session. Newton and Bailey had VERY strong words. Two other players also fired back. * At half time in the Bulldogs game, specific players were given another burst resulting in an "up yours DB" when the game resumed. Having just watched both games, that made very logical sense. From my own point of view, should this be true, I don't mind it at all. The coach has drawn a line in the sand and players either toe the line or cross it and leave.

Thanks mate, much appreciated. Sounds like the weekend wasn't completely devoid of encouragment for us.

Proud member, and from September so will my newborn (despite what the missus may say!).

Spot on. And had enough of players streaming from the backline only to stop and handpass to a stationary target, stuff the handpass and turn it over for an opposition goal. Surely it can't be instinctual to stop and handpass when you're clear and running out of defence.

Just got this game delivered: http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/ft_matc...istics?mid=4070 God I miss simple, direct footy. Just so much more honest than the game today. Commentators were comparing Jako to Jason Dunstall during the game!

Disappointed with Moloney's relegation. He was one of the few to show any fight last against the Hawks. Maybe DB's just being cautious with him after being out of footy for so long. Imagine that's the reason Rivers hasn't been selected yet (hopefully that's all). Petterd looks like he needs a run with Sandy, and Yze must earn his spot. Both were woeful last Sunday. Good in's, but cant wait to see Rivers name there. Nice to see Morton and Buckley retained too.

Agreed. Also the forward line was woeful. No movement and no pressure on the ball carriers when the ball went to ground. The number of times we went forward, only to give the ball to te Hawks to run it the length of the ground for a goal... Seriously, Does any one know the stat that tells how many Hawk goals started from the Melbourne forward line?

Dean Cox seems to be pretty handy.

Yep, those two pieces of play from Cale Morton were standouts for me. Thought Paul Johnson showed a lot (one of the few that looked like he wanted to be out there). Moloney had a bit fight about him and kept battling till the end. Buckley took them on a few times, and tried hard and Miller wasn't too bad down back. Not too much else that I could take from all of that. Greeny and McLean only came good in the second half.

Yeah, I;ve had a couple of problems with name game DVD's. The master tapes they record from aren't always in the best shape when they re-master them. Especially with the older games. I was also miffed that they don't have the Eagles game where Jako plants a big one on his brother's cheek after kicking six (was that '93?). It was the first footy game I went to, and I've been hooked on the Dee's since!

Sylvia did some good things for us in the NAB Cup match at the Cattery, and reports are that he's been on the improve in the Challenge matches. This has to be the best shape he's been in going into an AFL season, I've got the faith that it starts this year for him. It had better be, because I picked him for my Dream Team!

Thanks mate that would be much appreciated. Cheers

Good work mate. Nice to hear Weetra's doing some good things in pre-season, intrigued to see what he does this season. Can you describe his playing style? If you had to compare him to a current player, who'd be the most similar?

A complete and utter tradgedy. I'm still reeling. Deepest sympathies to Clintons family and friends. Rest In Peace Clinton Grybas.

Any chance you could burn me a copy ?

It's been grand spending so much time with the true fans here on the boards. Here's to the festive season and to 2008 being the year of the Demon, the greatest footy team in the land! Go Dee's! Merry Christmas to all of you!

CAC, Thank you very much for your contribution and hard work over the last 11 years. It means a lot that you've taken the time to connect with the very passionate Dee's fans here on Demonland, and most of the posts here show how much that's been appreciated. All the best in life for you and your family Craig, you'll be missed.

Nice work Nugget.