Dee Viney Intervention

Don’t disagree, however forwards can block defenders for their key targets as well. The thing that does my head in about the game is that “incorrect disposal” isn’t a thing anymore. You have people being tackled that don’t kick or handball the footy ie incorrect disposal that get rewarded with free kicks for holding the man. It’s fundamentally wrong.

Couldn’t agree more. Did we really need to radically overhaul the way we play? All I wanted was to sort out the front half of the ground. Mid to forward connection and forward line functionality. What do we look like ahead of the ball when in possession . This is the missing link It shouldn’t take 3 years to do. Goody is even saying it’s a results based industry and our results speak for themselves. I think change is necessary I just hope it’s done respectfully.

I really liked the effort today but structurally it was frustrating to watch. We compress the ground so much making it small because our forwards push up the ground so far. Honestly it is so frustrating because it doesn’t suit our skill set. If we held some forwards back it would open up space for us to go fast on transition. We don’t have the depth in quality of ball users to play a possession game. It’s rope a dope football. Let us chip it around wait for the inevitable turnover then get us going the other way. Leave JVR deep forward with Melksham and a small as a minimum to straighten us up and allow us to go quick without overusing the ball and gives space for them to lead into. Not interested in honourable losses when we keep shooting ourselves in the foot.

Flew in Friday night with my daughters for their first ever interstate game, seemed like a good idea months ago. Nice day at the zoo yesterday. Brekky in Glenelg then will catch the tram in. This could get ugly. Any recommendations for a good pub near the ground for some liquid anaesthetic.

A bit like his press conferences

Three words What the [censored]

Unfortunately for the last 3 years Goodwin has been playing a giant game of scrabble with our forward line. He has 7 tiles and he’s just moving those 7 tiles around trying to make a word……..and he can’t.

One that I like that is two years away is Wil Malady for Victoria Country. Gippsland Power player boarding at Caulfield Grammar. A forward that really launches at the ball and is a good kick for goal. Exactly the type of player we are crying out for.

Great news and all round a great deal. Paying a player what he is worth, and what he is worth to us. Also now gives the club the balance of power now that he is long term contracted should circumstances change a few years down the track. Enjoy the moment Demon supporters. A statement signing giving us excitement and hope.

I was happy enough with Florian Wirz to Liverpool. Kozzie signing on for 9 more years is next level. What a day!!!!

Overall playing well. But allowing way too many uncontested marks, especially in our forward line. Crash into them make them earn it and get it to ground and see what happens.

We should be kicking ourselves for that performance…………but we’d probably miss.

It’s unreal Isn’t it. The same Mob that are chartered with the responsibility of being the broadcaster of Saturday night football. To me the MCG will always be the home of football. Fox footy don’t share that same view.

100% This. It’s all you expect of your players and AJ is playing his role. It’s why I hope he is first player named on the team sheet for the Kings Birthday game. Unleash AJ and Unleash Hell.

I don’t know what’s worse our [censored] kicking for goal or this [censored] umpiring.

Hird is on the staff at Port Melbourne so I imagine a lot of self interest in his comment. Only one oval as mentioned and a small one at that. No thanks.

It will be an interesting watch. Tairon is dominating at junior level because of he’s size. He is a big strong boy. Will that translate to senior football where he will come up against big strong men. A bit like Tom Scully who dominated at junior level racking up huge numbers on the back of his engine…….didn’t translate to senior football.

Prasad is certainly one to get excited about. Likened to a young Kozzie. We also should pick up Sinnema who is elite by foot and has some speed.

Corey is a young talent. A different body shape to Tairon and is playing as a tall midfielder. Corey slightly taller than Tairon was at the same age. In regards to Tairon the coaches are challenging him to play with more physicality.

A lot to like about yesterday’s game. 1/ Less uncontested possession for our opposition. You can’t score if you don’t have the ball and we have been far too easy to score against for too long. Really pleased that this was addressed. 2/ Forward half pressure. Tackles up giving our opponents no time on the ball forcing the turnovers down our end. 3/ Great use of role players. Viney outstanding on Serong but also hurt them going the other way. Our good ball users worked hard to get the ball and we looked to them to get the ball in their hands. Bowey masterclass. More of this please . We have drafted hard to get some better ball Users in the team. We need to use them to hit that last kick into the forward line. 4/ Speed of ball movement going forward and lowering of the eyes. Smart ball use going forward to our advantage unsurprisingly allowed us to score freely. 5/ Played with a real attacking mindset, Kozzie given a licence to play with flair. Was great to watch and you could see that the players enjoyed themselves out there. It was infectious and everyone fed off that, the team and the crowd. The result took care of itself. A great collective effort so well done to all, match committee, coaching staff, players and the crowd yesterday. We need to enjoy it but switch on quickly and go again and again.

A lot to like about yesterday’s game. 1/ Less uncontested possession for our opposition. You can’t score if you don’t have the ball and we have been far too easy to score against for too long. Really pleased that this was addressed. 2/ Forward half pressure. Tackles up giving our opponents no time on the ball forcing the turnovers down our end. 3/ Great use of role players. Viney outstanding on Serong but also hurt them going the other way. Our good ball users worked hard to get the ball and we looked to them to get the ball in their hands. Bowey masterclass. More of this please . We have drafted hard to get some better ball Users in the team. We need to use them to hit that last kick into the forward line. 4/ Speed of ball movement going forward and lowering of the eyes. Smart ball use going forward to our advantage unsurprisingly allowed us to score freely. 5/ Played with a real attacking mindset, Kozzie given a licence to play with flair. Was great to watch and you could see that the players enjoyed themselves out there. It was infectious and everyone fed off that, the team and the crowd. The result took care of itself. A great collective effort so well done to all, match committee, coaching staff, players and the crowd yesterday. We need to enjoy it but switch on quickly and go again and again.

Plenty of Rodd and Gunns in the MCC members

I think there will be minimal changes. Goodwin flagged that at his post game press conference. The other issue is that the VFL had a bye last week so I just can’t see him doing it as it would be an admission that they got selection wrong last week. As much as I would love McVee to come straight back in we have a habit of rushing players back from long term injury with no exposed match fitness, hasn’t worked for us. Let’s get him right to play out the season so for me at best use as the sub. If a change is made it will be minimal and a deck chair shuffle so I’ll go Laurie for Henderson. A journo posed the question “Will you go the shock treatment at selection” . If it was up to me then yes, yes I would.