old dee

1 hour ago, poita said:

Rod Grinter having a grandchild almost at AFL age makes me feel very old.

You are not alone!

19 hours ago, DubDee said:

Jeffo - couldn’t hit a donkeys [censored] with a banjo

Oh I love it DD. Can I borrow it?

6 minutes ago, rpfc said:

Yes, but if he keeps a kid from having to be exposed then he is worthwhile.

The development of the kids is only aided by Mihocek and Steele but I know there were nuffies on here saying we shouldn’t bother for 31/32 year olds and play the kids.

TMac playing so far this year may have meant Howes could play a more suited role. Perhaps it has already paid dividends?

I could not agree more, Tmac is still needed. I never understand this “play the kids” mantra that goes around. You should only play kids if they can be sheltered from being exposed as not ready and destroying their confidence when they are badly beaten. Our current defence is not as good as it was a couple of years ago but it is still better than most, we played Taylor for his first game, he played an average game but there were good players around him who could cover up his weaknesses and he was not thrust into carrying a weak defence. Anyone playing any team sport learns nothing from be total out classed. Richmond are a team with few seasoned good players but the team is full of kids, what did they learn from being trashed by north melbourne? I would suggest very little but there are many people queuing their talent or lack of. Richmond needs seasoned players who help the kids mature. Just throwing kids into a weak team just halts their development.

A couple of minutes to go and lions goal we are 2 points ahead. The ball goes back to the centre, Ashcroft gathers the ball! Right then I thought we are gone he will run into the forward line they will goal. Thank God for big Max and his tackle on Ashcroft. Holding the ball and we get it back right there the game was won. What more could Max have done yesterday. He is without doubt the best ruckman the MFC has ever had I suspect he is right up with the champions of the AFL.

It's now the 20th April and moving to Waverley has not happened and all comment has dropped off the radar. It would appear we are sticking to our guns and not moving until Caulfield has been approved. Don't give up Goshes, it is the only bit of leverage we have.

41 minutes ago, M_9 said:

I suspect the club is trying to 'manage' his knee and avoid an operation.

Hmm that does not sound good.

What is wrong with Rivers? He seems to be on the dreaded 426.

It was a great win but gee we should have won by more we made shocking errors that cost us goals.

1 hour ago, dees189227 said:

That win was worth it. I gave up my Sunday shift at work so I could go

What Dedication! Go Dees.

5 minutes ago, Tarax Club said:

joeboy great day at the footy. Terrific to see the emergence of the the next generation of Melbourne footballers. Langford, Tholstrup, Turner amongst others.

Harrison Petty brain fade due to concussion? Thought he was putting in out there where Angels fear to tread.

I never thought I would utter these words, Kolt is playing well and his kick ins are excellent. He is quickly cementing a place in the team.

25 minutes ago, joeboy said:

Gawn - important without dominating

Langdon - important running game

Fritsch - some inspiring moments

Turner - aggressive and inspiring

Chandler - wonderful second half

Windsor - missed crucial tackles

Mihocek - vital bullocking work

Sharp - impressive first half

Lever - the defensive general

Tholstrup - come of age

Heath - limited game time

Petty - crucial brain fades

Taylor - didn’t seem fazed

Culley - more rounded performance

Langford - seemed more assured

Steele - huge man crush

vanRooyen - last quarter atonement

Jefferson - an almost game

K Pickett - excellent team focus

L Pickett - some genius moments

Howes - silent but deadly

Laurie - sadly without influence

Sparrow - wonderful tagging game

I am struggling to find something to disagree with. I think we have given Laurie enough games to show he isn't senior material. Jefferson it's Richmond so he probably stays in.

This side has a lot more heart than I thought. Great win.

Ions will kick the first goal of the third term and it will be all over. The last 10 minutes lions were begining to dominate and they kick goals from a long way out. Any chance Jefferson can take a mark? Took one in the first quarter and missed everything from 30 metres. JVR is not much better.

35 minutes ago, joeboy said:

Thank goodness for Casey that Jefferson will be back in next week

Quote of the day joeboy!

On 11/04/2026 at 16:40, dees189227 said:

We'll probably come out & beat them

Hmm whatever you are consuming please stop!

16 hours ago, Macca said:

Hope he gets played as the 7th defender (loose man)

A soft intro much like when a new test batsman used to start off as the no.6 (Ponting, G Chappell et al)

We know the Lions won't be playing a 7 man forward line so XT could just occupy an area in the backline

But against the best team in the comp! I could understand it against Richmond the following week. I fear he will be crushed by the lions, they take no prisoners. We have in the past played players before their time e.g. Watts. he will have gone from under 18s to AFL seniors after a couple of games for Casey. It seems to suggest he is a player in the top 5%.

23 hours ago, Maldonboy38 said:

His potential and upside are HUGE so I have no doubts he can be a 200 game player, but I have watched him at Casey and thought he was a fair way off AFL standard, to be honest. Injuries rush him into the 23. His pace and evasion ability will surprise a few, but being set against the Lions forwards will be a massive first test.

I hope he kills it but reckon his lack of physical development might mean he struggles for impact.

Is it just the photos or is he skinny. The photos of him I have seen makes me wonder if he is up to the rough and tumble of senior level. He looks the skinniest kid to suit up since Tulip. We have to trust the Brains trust at the selection table. But gee it looks a tough job for a skinny kid in his first game against the best team in the competition.

23 hours ago, Maldonboy38 said:

His potential and upside are HUGE so I have no doubts he can be a 200 game player, but I have watched him at Casey and thought he was a fair way off AFL standard, to be honest. Injuries rush him into the 23. His pace and evasion ability will surprise a few, but being set against the Lions forwards will be a massive first test.

I hope he kills it but reckon his lack of physical development might mean he struggles for impact.

Is it just the photos or is he skinny. The photos of him I have seen makes me wonder if he is up to the rough and tumble of senior level. He looks the skinniest kid to suit up since Tulip. We have to trust the Brains trust at the selection table. But gee it looks a tough job for a skinny kid in his first game against the best team in the competition.

2 hours ago, JOHNNY DEE said:

And why does American Express card holders get 1st go , I looked into getting one ,$400 fee the average sports goer in Melbourne ,supposedly the sport going capital on the planet does not stand a chance of getting a fair ticket ,maybe the heads at Totem Pole House might have rethink about the GF and let the real football public a chance at getting a ticket instead of rent a crowd being looked after .

Amex members get first go because Amex are a big sponsor. It's the same for the Aust GP and numerous other agents. If you are a card member it is great. And that is of course what it is all about.

On 06/04/2026 at 13:55, Nasher said:

100%.

I felt the scoreboard didn’t reflect the difference. Once we got in front it never felt like we were going to lose, but we never truly buried them either. The fact that they hardly missed when they had the chance to score was a big contributor to this.

At one stage I think in the third quarter they were 10-1.

On 05/04/2026 at 21:29, WERRIDEE said:

You have to be kidding me dropping T.Mac and putting Petty back. Petty has been terrible needs to be dropped. Not a forward not a backman. Kentfield comes in for Petty and if Fritsch is available he comes in for Laurie but if he isn't Laurie stays in the side.

B: Lever, McDonald, Salem

HB: Tholstrup, Turner, Lindsay

C: Langford, Sparrow, Windsor

HF: Chandler, van Rooyen, Culley

F: Fritsch, Mihocek, Melksham

FOLL: Gawn, Steele, K.Pickett

IC: Howes, Langdon, Sharp, L.Pickett, Kentfield

EMERG: Laurie, Heath, Jefferson

I agree I could not believe it when I read his Tmac out comment.

The Easter footy Gods have smiled on me. Thursday loss by the pies, carlton losing again. The mighty Dees roll the top of the ladder GCS, then when I didn't think it could get any better the cats lose by 1 point.

21 hours ago, Pates said:

Are you serious? We are starting the season with a match, then a bye, then our second match, and another bye????

This needs to be put on the agenda asap, it's a deadset joke and it compromises development and competition integrity.

You have my vote Pates but the media seems happy to ignore it and no criticism from the media means the AFL has interest in changing anything. WE need Collingwood to complain that would get some interest by the AFL to change the VFL. Even the name i stupid. The competition has teams from QLD, NSW and Shortly Tasmania.

2 hours ago, Deestar9 said:

My 3 word analysis of you old Dee

Always a negative

You see that is a big disagreement. I was just making the observation that I didn't see him and you see that as a negative. I guess you are in the negative hunter moda.

2 hours ago, Willmoy1947 said:

I was doing doing the same because I had thought he had made a couple of previous attempts, and didn't have my tick, but I was wrong and he did some good things in traffic, looked comfortable and second attempts linking up.

Good to hear, I see he had 40% game time which doesn't look good. But then how much time to those on the bench average? I have no idea.