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And as much as I love big Maxxy, when he thinks he is ready to go, I’d delay him returning for another week or two…. to play it safe

Don’t give a flying eff anymore about last night’s result- Big Max will be back this year!!!!

Would love to see him back on board by the time we play Freo at the G

Let me say this up front ~ I was wrong Let me repeat- I was wrong And I feel absolutely fantastic about it!

I can handle six weeks

Cox is an absolute mongrel

I saw ‘Gawndy the Great replied’ flash up on the bottom of my screen and for a microsecond I got excited!

As Petracca said in the post game interview (talking about the last 12 minutes) words to the effect ‘we had nothing to lose, didn’t give an eff, took on the game’ That is the formula for 2023 (unfortunately the Ferals are very good at it). The team no matter who is playing going forward, need to play like that, take the game on, play fast footy, back themselves in.

Last night was a shocker on so many levels. It was not us. Must park it and move on. We want the real Melbourne to step up and play with spirit next week. Take the game on! We need our supporter base to rock up next week and back our boys in. This could be a season defining game.

I’m afraid you might be right and I oh so hope that I am wrong with my thinking. If it is the worst case scenario I hope Max draws on the fighting spirit of Jim Stynes, does his time recuperating and comes back bigger and stronger than ever next year. Opportunity for Schache to step up alongside Grundy? As I said earlier…… I hope I am so wrong about Max

Another consolation prize. They didn’t score 100 points for the game.

Some big learnings from that last 12 minutes. ATTACK, take risks, take the game on!

Nice consolation prize

At least they didn’t get 100 points against us

Not trying to make an excuse but I am just wondering how much the hard surface of the ground is not being handled well by us. A surface that they would not have trained on or played on. We seem to be missing / not picking up the bounce of the ball

Sounds like we have a bit of support up there

Agree. But if we utilise our depth to cover for him and give him time to get over his injuries and get ‘pre season’ fitness back I would be more than happy if he came back even a bit later in the season (if required) Come finals we need a fit 22 on the ground, not a injury laden team as we had last year

I got to admit I like the concept of having a 4th umpire. I think this will pick up on a lot of missed infringements deep in the back / forward lines for all teams. I think (hope) that overall, we will potentially benefit from this more than a lot of other sides. 🤞 BBB and Gawn are two that may/ should be less hindered or pick up free kicks (as you mentioned above). GO DEES!

Last year we were well and truly the hunted. This year we are the hunters. Got a doggie scalp last week, tonight we are going to bring down a lion. GO DEES!!!

Reminds me how hard they celebrated when they beat us in a practice game last year. Seriously, if it wasn’t for Collingwood they would be the team I hate the most (nice to see Cats zip -two….good consolation prize)

Isn’t it great to see the Geelong players hurting!!!

Choke, choke choke

Yeah, it’s most likely listed on Qnon

Maaate, ever since I got into Demonland (start of 2022) my wife thinks I’m an over the top fanatic, have problems and need counselling. Compared to some (perhaps most) on this forum I am a mere amateur. Thanks for the update. I am going to lie to my wife and say you guys have a roster for when we play interstate for someone to go to the airport to see who is flying out. Why? Because I can then say to her that there are plenty more people that really need some counselling ahead of me. Thanks again. GO DEES!!

Interesting analysis on how Collingwood play (next item after Brisbane). I am certain that they will be real contenders this year. Can’t wait for the KB game in June