old dee

Last season I made an effort to watch some games on tv. Generally I think the MFC women's team is a reasonable standard and is worth watching however some games were a poor watch as the other team played a negative defensive style as they did not have enough skilled players. I watched some games that did not include the dees. Mostly I gave up after a couple of quarters of poor play. IMO the AFL expanded the league too quickly and the talent pool is stretched too far to produce good games. Now there are some good quality teams and games but too many are poor games. Would I go to games? Probably not, I don't go to all men's games in fact I get to 6 or7 these days. I cannot see attendance at games improving this year with big increases in petrol costs and many households are struggling to have any disposable income.

It seems strange that there is no coach this long after the end of last season. I hope it is not the same selection group as the ones working on the move to Caulfield.

1 hour ago, Ghostwriter said:

I spoke to Cub (Taylor Whitford). Paddy has a broken thumb. Won’t be available this week of course but “won’t be out of the game for too long.” Cub also said they’re really pleased with his performance on Sunday

Thanks for the info GW. I have to say at half time on Sunday I had tossed in the towel.

I don't think it would have increased Trac's brand so best he stayed away.

5 hours ago, The heart beats true said:

I think if you look at the consistency of our centre square attendances, and how consistent that was in this game compared to the previous games, it’s pretty obvious the plan was to try and break even in the little circle (knowing that would be our weakness), and get them on the outside.

Pittonet really worked hard early to nullify Max, but he just couldn’t do it for 4 quarters. Max is the only player in the competition that looks at a broken hand as a chance to be fitter. He’s absolutely grinding players into the dust because of his aerobic capacity.

Sparrow also has to get credit for his ability to break away in his first 2-3 steps. I reckon it was his best game for the club.

Way back when Max had just joined the club he was a bit of a clown. Roos wS I his first year as coach. He told max he could keep doing it and play a number of games or change his attitude and become one of the best ruckman. We all know the result. I think after all the things he did for Oliver he would be disappointed that he did not make the event of Max and Tmac. Exactly the reason we let him go.

46 minutes ago, Deestar9 said:

Believe you said that about Tholstrup &

Sharp …possibly others …

Correct, it's only my opinion. While I doubt Jefferson's talent, he cannot stay on the park which doesn't help. I did give Kolt a positive rap on the other thread.

2 hours ago, jnrmac said:

Kolt went to half back when CJ went down. Played a pretty good game back there

I have been a big critic of Kolt. But this year he has been better, I think because he has an actual role, playing back I think suits him a lot more than the forward line.

3 minutes ago, roy11 said:

New game plan suits him too, hopefully the likes of Jeffo/Laurie get some exposure to it before decisions are made on their future

I already have, neither has senior level talent.

18 hours ago, layzie said:

We really aren't

18 hours ago, Ditcha said:

What a great comeback to win the game. I walked home to Richmond very happy. Still a lot of work to do, but we are only 3 games in to the new era. I will watch the last quarter again tonight.

2 out of 3 is a good start imo.

I think you were a bit hard on Chandler.

On 19/03/2026 at 10:21, monoccular said:

What a sad joke of a “support / development” competition.

We have said it all before Mono and yes it is, it amazes me that no one in the media does an expo on it.

On 17/03/2026 at 14:18, binman said:

Can't wait to go this game.

I live in the Southwest, so Casey is, pardon the pun, a Westgate bridge too far.

So I've penciled in this game, round 8 versus the Pies at Vic Park, and most exciting of all as its even closer than Whitten Oval, round 13 against Willy at Willy.

I am out west bin man and was looking forward to this game at Whiten oval this year. Unfortunately I am in NZ this weekend, actually on a beautiful island Waiheke island. So you cannot help bad luck. I should be at the pies and willy games. If I can sneek off from the n-laws I might be able to sneak a watch if not then it is a replay.

2 hours ago, bing181 said:

Depends on their age and experience. Once you get 8 - 10 preseasons under your belt having a reduced one doesn't have the same impact as with younger players.

He didn't have one at all. Zero.

I find it hard to believe that Jack will be back this year. He has had zero pre season and we all know that players who miss a pre season seldom have a good return. Having said we are at game 2, there will be injuries as the year goes on and a fit Viney will be required. There were a few times on Sunday when I thought we miss Viney.

5 hours ago, hardtack said:

I agree that was a bad decision, but I doubt it was deliberately called because we are the MFC.

No but the effect is the same. There are 4 umpires out there and not one saw it, beggars belief.

5 hours ago, DeeZee said:

TMac because he can take a big grab down back, can chop out n the ruck and Freo have good talls so we need an extra.

Sparrow the only out for mine.

I agree on tmac but I don't think it will happen. I think he has been told he is an emergency for injuries only.

On 15/03/2026 at 18:36, bing181 said:

Get Xavier Taylor in, even if he's not ready. Backline needs bolstering. St Kilda had 15 goals and 32 scoring shots - that would win most games.

We need tmac in, however I think him and milkshake have been told they will only play if injuries mount.

9 hours ago, daisycutter said:

rubbish, bluey

the south east tunnel will be part of the community recreational aspect of the mfc proposal to be shared by the mfc and the community.

if you do your homework you will see that the council has long had a tunnel there in their community strategic plan for the area.

He is pulling your leg DC.

6 hours ago, hardtack said:

Maybe, like the players, they’re a bit rusty. Also, they now have a few new rules that they have to get their heads around. I refuse to believe that they are somehow under orders to disadvantage our club… that’s one conspiracy theory that doesn’t sit well with me (I’m not saying that you are a conspiracy theorist DemonOx, but there are those who definitely fit the bill)

I’m of the opinion that they probably aren’t paid enough, considering the level of abuse that is directed at them.

What about the saints player in the last quarter with the ball with no way out just ran over the line in the behind area. Isn’t that a free kick to the other side. Nothing paid!

5 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Thanks dd but I don’t give anything To the X owner.

Just now, ANB Fan Boy said:

Can I just say well done to all the Dee supporters on level one Punt Road end yesterday, the roar when Fritsch kicked that last goal, was amazing!! It's the loudest one I have heard for bloody long time, also given the number of younger supporters in that area it's what will keep them coming back as it makes you feel that your part of something special.

I hope/think we are in for a great ride over the next few seasons. Go Dee's

It was very good all day for “ROO” every time he got the ball. Even thought I am in the veteran stage I jump to my feet and punched the air. It's a feeling being in the crowd that you cannot get st home in front of the tv.

3 minutes ago, Fritta and Turner said:

Finally recovered from the after game celebrations.

Not much love for TDK on here. He was up against the best ruckman in the last 30 years.

When you swap clubs for a very high salary you have to produce the goods, not on poorer sides but on the good ones. I have not seen him a lot but on the games I have seen I thought the saints were over paying.

10 minutes ago, Stiff Arm said:

I know the post game presser hardly displays the coaches at their finest, but I just watched Ross the Boss' presser, and what a rambling fool he is. Full of topic switches strange metaphors, blame shifting and no credit where its due to Melbourne. If his goal is to lead the press towards utter confusion about the Saints, he succeeded.

My drunk uncle makes more sense than him

How was King?

1 minute ago, Fork 'em said:

I know a couple Aint supporters and they've been broken men since losing those GFs.
(And if we lost ours I would have been broken too.)
Also headed to a Melb v Aints game a few years ago on the train and noted their supporters looked beaten before we even got to the ground.
As I stated earlier.
Tough gig being an Aint.
Even tougher than being a Dee.

They are very loyal, membership numbers are usually ok in the lean years.

38 minutes ago, Olgreybeard49 said:

Good as the goal was, my favourite moment was down the other end. Trys to break away with ball, tackled, actually brought down to ground level, stands up, little shrug,loses the tackler and happily trots away with the ball.

The speed at which he got back up was amazing.