Everything posted by Demonised
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Umpire Report
It will be claimed that it was our skill error that resulted in the Saints' goal, but at the game you could see the utter confusion and uncertainty when the whistle blew - no confidence in any decision these days - and then whether we were allowed to play on or not. It was officiating chaos.
- Demonland Player of the Year - Round 15
- POST MATCH DISCUSSION - Round 15
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Changes v St Kilda
And that's one of the more amusing auto-censor moments I've seen.
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Changes v St Kilda
Since Lever was injured, our back line hasn't been functioning as well as it could. Whatever changes are made must address this.
- Umpire Report
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Umpire Report
With respect, it can change, provided there is will from those in charge. 1. Acknowledge that the phenomenon of parochial crowds is real. There is plenty of good, academic evidence to support this. 2. Train the umpires to resist crowd-based decision making through extensive and rigorous simulation programs. Those who fail get relegated to minor leagues.
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Robert Flower - Demon Legend
For those with a historical perspective, we do have a Demon double Brownlow medallist - the extraordinary Ivor Warne-Smith. Surely he'd have a hand on third place.
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Post Match Discussion - Round 12
Grundy constantly grabbed, manhandled and dragged Max down, and none of the umpires were fussed by it.
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Post Match Discussion - Round 12
Brayshaw rarely seemed to be in for the centre bounces. After starring the last couple of weeks in this role, I found that strange.
- GAMEDAY - Round 12
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1998 Hotter Than Hell
'Still Woewodin!"
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GAMEDAY - Round 9
Three ravens on a fence there were, As black as black as black. Said one, 'Watch your defence, it's not all about attack.' 'Be sure to spread,' the second said, 'but keep one out the back.' 'The Blues aren't bad,' the third one said, 'they're sure to have a crack.' Talking birds upon a fence each with a football brain. Take their advice and perhaps today, The Dees will win again. Dees by 22 points.
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Gerard Whately is a Moron
What I'm taking away from this thread is that some people like one style of commentator and other people like a different style of commentator.
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Alex Neal-Bullen - AFL top 10 in distance covered in game
He's overthinking it at the moment. He's been given a role - no idea what - and he's not playing confidently or fluently. Same as a lot of our players.
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Taking out the fend-off
True, but will get Brownlow votes nonetheless.
- Post Match Discussion - Round 5
- Backline Setup and Structure
- Post Match Discussion - Round 4
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Hawks on Sunday - Predictions
The Hawk I'm most worried about is Clarkson. I think he's a clever game day coach, while Goodwin is still learning. Clarkson might have a few tricks up his sleeve for first bounce and throughout the game.
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Post Match Discussion - Round 2
For years, I've seen top teams play games against not so good teams, games where the not so good team does all right - but the top team eventually wins. Then, it's put down to 'undoubted quality', or 'talent under pressure' or just 'nous'. Top teams just continue to win games even when they play rubbish - and the lower teams can play really well and still lose to them. But when we have a game like last night, it's doom and gloom, highlighting our deficiencies and our lack of skill. I like to think we could be transitioning from a not so good team to a good team - and winning when we play badly. Yay.
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WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - CHARLIE SPARGO
Extra points if you pronounced it 'looxury' in your head.
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WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB - CHARLIE SPARGO
Luxury.
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Welcome to Demonland: Bayley Fritsch
You had me at 'Lovely user of the ball'.
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Best MFC team in last 50 years
If we're looking for a fullback, Tassie Johnson sneaks into 'last 50 years'.