bush demon

The problem is we have no respect for our opponents, (thinking we are are still the fabulous INVINCIBLES of '21) hence all the inwardly-focussed savaging of our NQR'S. The problem is we lack a gorilla forward, hence all the savaging of our not-quite good enough goal-kickers who have to fashion goals out of extreme negativity. Tier One teams can just import whomever they like into their teams and just waltz up to the goals like the jolly swagman. We are expecting heroics out of Gawn, Petracca, Oliver et al, who are expected to be master extractors on every occasion, and in every situation. For a sober, black and white perspective on our goal kicking yips just look at all the slapstick misses and blunders by Barassi Townsend, Kenneally, Lord, Vagg etc (barrass0.4, Vagg 0.5, Lord similar) in the recently recovered HEROICS of '64 video. If by chance Froggy Crompton had not snapped our one and only last quarter goal we would no doubt have crucified that whole team into early retirement. And they didn't have a gorilla forward either, unless of course John Lord is accused of being a gorilla.

Any of Parke, Dillon, Ray Carr, Russell Collcott or Chris Aitken would be handy. All one-grab marks.

That was a dreadful day, not unlike the John Greening king-hit in early 70s. These days AFL have codified king-hitting in the guise of CTE-inducing "football acts" where any player on the ground can get his head pounded at any time.

There was a long-drawn out media saga in 1998 where Fremantle were trying to poach one of our champions, Steven Tingay. Thankfully it didn't come to pass.

There's always MMA, if you like that kind of physical injury. Hopefully some kind of class action in the distant future will clean up this carnage and lighten the pockets of some of these Sports executives, hopefully the AFL as well.

https://www.nfsa.gov.au/latest/1964-vfl-grand-final-rare-footage-rediscovered#:~:text=Found%20among%20a%20collection%20of,long%2Dunheard%20live%20television%20commentary.

How heavenly ironic, finding it in Perth, where we found our 13th premiership.

SENSATIONAL. I'm loving the 3rd quarter, and Mrlbourne's hard scrapping in windy conditions.

I'd have to "look at the tape" and see of Buckley really said that.

If he has that he should get the keys to Melbourne.

In primary school the technical term was "stacks on the mill".

Just listening to this - esp the bit about "it's not about the wins and losses" is so inspirational. Need to have this guy leading us into the future in a managerial/entrepreneurial role.

We win next week and it's polyarmory...

Only on the condition that a brass band plays at half-time...

Wow, what a great read for times like these: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/roll-up-your-sleeves-and-do-something-the-money-men-and-funnyman-behind-melbourne-20250314-p5ljk6.html?btis

Ever Since Steven Tingay...

The speculation over Jackson's move first to W.A, then back to Casey sheds very reminiscent of 1970s legend, Arthur "Two-Sheds" Jackson:

After twenty plus years somoene finally uses "complemented", instead of "complimented". You must have gone to Melbourne Grammar, Dr Gonzo.

Absolutely. Brodie should have been given a tall-running mid role.

Ray Biffen as well.

I think Cowboy Neale would "fit" into this illustrious group, although he was a bit of a swing man.

Next religious comment will be seconded.

A world of highly paid professionals ...and anonymous, gutless sledgers.

Time to stop berating MFC players (premiership heroes included) if you are a Melbourne supporter. Or do it to their faces at a training session, and get feedback in real time.

Given the recent coat-hanger that got four weeks I reckon KP'S report must be worth five.