OhMyDees

Clearly we’re looking for speed and legs against the Bombers. They are coming off a six day break so this should allow us to break them open in the second half with Burgess Ball….if we come to play. Still disappointed Ben Brown doesn’t get a game. Clearly there’s something still not right with him (knee) or you’d play him. Really need big games from Kozzi, Fritta and TMac on Saturday.

So gassed to get 4 seats in the MCC Level 2! To be honest it’s a joke the Bombers play a home game at the MCG (and under normal circumstances would have made good coin from it) which isn’t their home ground / the game should be at Marvel, a ground I hate as much as Dimma. There is no team I loathe more than Essendon - especially their supporters so I’ll be sick if we lose this one! The good thing is when we lost to the Crows the response was beating 2nd and 3rd so hopefully we get the same kind of performance on Saturday!

The last normal season of footy (2019), the top four consisted of Geelong, Brisbane and Richmond who won 16 games and the Pies with 15 wins and got 4th on percentage over the Eagles. I think we need at least 16 but hopefully 17+ wins which is likely given the winnable games and our record against top 8 sides… If Dogs or Cats finish 1st and 2nd then it doesn’t matter if we finish 3rd or 4th as those finals would likely be played at the MCG. Having said that if Melbourne turns up and plays their brand - we have the ability to beat anyone anywhere. So an interstate Qualifying Final shouldn’t scare us.

Still a game clear on top…it’s something!

McLean now also likely injured too!

Duncan (knee) and Naughton (ribs) - big losses for both clubs if those injuries cause lengthy periods on the sidelines…

I remember in the Carlton game at the Punt Road End, Max Gawn spoiled a near certain mark by BBB and almost certainly a goal from that range/angle. The other clear benefit is (and no doubt raised many times) but he’ll take away a key defender from the opposition which frees up the other forwards to shine.

Don’t forget a few of our other first rounder fails at the National Draft… Cale Morton (Pick 4 - 2007) Lucas Cook (Pick 12 - 2010) Jimmy Toumpas (Pick 4 - 2012)

Could not have said it better! VFL is a dead competition in Victoria so it’s very hard for players to prove themselves at that level and push for selection or develop their skills. Even Casey game at Marvel against the Kangas - Weids was missing easy shots on goal 30 odd out and low pressure inside 50. We know BBB doesn’t have the same forward pressures like your TMacs, Spargos and Nibblers but even he did some great tackles inside 50 in the games he played for us in the firsts. I hope that TMac and Ben Brown have an opportunity to gel together like Hawkins and Cameron for the Cats.

Stand very much corrected Dazzle/Layzie! Would prefer Hipwood/McKay or Himmelberg over Weid if we could turn back time.

Shame we didn’t have Jason Taylor for the 2015 AFL Draft. Probably would have ended up with a better prospect…McKay, Rioli, Himmelberg, Hipwood or Menegola Weideman may prove us wrong and all credit to him if he does this with us like TMac or at another club but if we keep playing him at the expense of BBB the we only have ourselves to blame.

I wish Melbourne would put in a four quarter performance more often. Can only think of the Dogs game that we actually did that this season….

Lest we forget North in 2016 - if we play like this after the Bye then that’s exactly what will happen.

Everything to play for and we play like this. [Censored] this club. Why can’t we play four quarters? Why? Don’t even deserve to win this - if we somehow manage to.

Hospital HB to Sparrow - not his fault.

Our two Key forwards having shockers today. Hope BBB automatic in against Bombers.

Who’d have thought we’d be this disappointing to watch when we’re supposed to be a good side…

Your goal Spargo!

Not good enough! Lift Melbourne!

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/modest-daniher-recognised-for-crusade-against-mnd-20210613-p580lx.html Incredibly happy for Neale and his family. Should have had the AO the first time in 2016 when he got an AM. Well deserved recognition! Should be Australian of the Year too IMHO!

Oh that hurts! So glad to see the Toigs chuck that one ? especially given their next 5 games…. Over to you Freo ??

TMac is a great example for Weiderman to follow. It is possible to turn your career around very quickly. BBB had a shocking 2020, injuries and no real match fitness so to be fair he’s coming off a very low base. I look at how much better the Cats are with the class of Cameron in their ranks and I hope long term BBB can be that for the Dees. I and I’m sure all demonlanders feel much better about Monday knowing that Langdon is back in the squad ?.

No disrespect to M.Brown, but I can’t understand why B.Brown can’t get into this team. Has to be match fitness or his knee. If we traded for B.Brown knowing full well he couldn’t fit into our forward line or into how we play then we were really stupid. You won’t find another team this year with a 60 goal a year forward who can’t get a game. Weideman does not deserve another game. I’d much rather have M.Brown in than Sam. He’s at least capable of taking a contested mark.

Loved the astonished look on Hipwood’s face the moment he’s finally called for a push in the back…?

Whatever ultimately happens this year, I really hope the club is documenting this season…its been so special thus far and hopefully will continue to be. Been a long time since ‘Hotter than Hell’! Shame that ‘Making Their Mark’ was last year and not this year - probably enough content for Season 2 but focused on other clubs?