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I think the umps were the involved to the point where the game was just absolute pure free-flowing and a spectacle to watch. There were two howlers of a decision I believed with Tyson just before 3qtr time how he dragged it in and drove his head into Shuey's leg, and Omac dropping the mark, then ducking and not disposing the ball. Both I believe should have been holding the ball which would have gifted eagles a goal. However, it's evened out with Vandenberg having that free kick paid against him with the umpires specifically stating 'You didn't have your eyes on the ball' when he clearly did. That free resulted in a goal also. Not only that, but it seemed whenever we touched a bloke, who was running for a ball the eagles player would look more interested in playing for the free kick and stopping dead in their tracks with their arms stretched out and the sound of the crowd going bezerk than actually the player wanting to win the footy. This is what frustrated the eagles supporters the most, but the umps weren't buying into them playing for those frees.

When Melksham kicked that goal I cried. I was in disbelief we held up after they hit the lead and held firm. I just couldn’t bare another close loss to cost us finals. This past month has killed me emotionally and mentally. The shed of tears was a gigantic sigh of relief and enjoyment of what’s to come. I can finally enjoy one weekend of football knowing we are playing finals.

Suck it West Coast supporters. Every time there was a contest all I heard was a collective whinge and sook. I’m so [censored] happy right now. Yes Melbourne!!!

OUT: Hogan, Spargo, Hunt IN: Melksham, Hibberd, Kent Perderson plays the Hogan role. He will be given a license to fly and crash as many packs and bring the ball to ground as often as he can. Jeffy and Kent to mock up the crumbs.

I think one thing people are forgetting is that key forwards do not demand the current as they once did. Deals like the Boyd trade inflated their worth, but now Richmond and Collingwood are quickly proving that they aren't needed for a premiership tilt. Even if we decided to put Hogan on the trade table, he'd command a first round pick. Nothing more, nothing less. Gone are the days were people sold the farm for one key position player.

I've heard different stories on Hibberd returning to the side. What's the latest on this? Is he in the mix for this weekend?

Would considering Hunt be too early for a senior recall? I just think with the wide open G' and Sydney lacking some pace, having Hunt off half back to replace Smith would be our most ideal scenario. For me: OUT: Smith, JKH IN: Hunt, Melksham

Looks like a Coles bakery employee. Pass from me.

You don't need all our players to be stars to win flags. Just a couple and the rest all role players, look at Richmond. Do you think blokes like Lambert, Castagna, Riolio, Mcintosh, Broad, Townsend, Caddy, Vlastuin, Ellis, Astbury, Short, Grimes are all stars? No, they are role players. That's what ANB is. A role player, and he will eventually be one of our 22 who will help deliver a flag.

Jesus I hate these articles. Absolutely hate them! It's like the media knows how we react in these situations, then they write a fluff article about us and 'premiership chances' just to add to the tension and troll and then watching us burn and fall over at the finish line. JUST GET THE JOB DONE MELBOURNE! I CAN'T GO THROUGH THIS ANOTHER YEAR IN A ROW. JUST WIN!

I was quite impressed with Smith. Created a few good contests and got a fist in at important times to kill the ball and prevent goals from being scored. Ordinary disposal, but has a role and playing it to justify his spot. Spargo can play alongside Garlett. There can never be too many small forwards to create forward pressure and intensity. Even if it's taking one of their defenders, this allows Garlett to be more free. A lot more dangerous worrying about two smalls than one. Didn't do too much against the Crows, but had a few good weeks before that. Doesn't get dropped on the back of one ordinary game in a winning side. For me, no change. Review how VFL team goes next weekend, as there could be some crucial and big ins against Sydney in Viney, Hibberd, Hunt, Kent.

I would like to see Kent come in. I had JKH’s pampers stamped at half time but he impressed me in the second half. Likely no change tbh.

Thank god for that. Heart in my mouth for an entire 10 minutes. When Betts nearly kicked that goal I almost died.

Collingwood can't seem to take a trick with their injuries.

Sky is falling.

Boom

What [censored] me off the most with the Dangerfield ruck nomination incident, is when after he kicked the goal and celebrated, he ran to his team mates and pointed to his temple to infer "Look how I just outsmarted the opposition to milk a free kick and goal." Clearly did it to exploit a rule and in turn, create an easy shot at goal and important momentum killer for them. For a rule that allows a player to do that is a blight on the individual and the game.

Out: J Smith (did alright, harsh on him but think we can do better) JKH In: Pederson, Kent

First goal is so bloody crucial here. We kick it we go 5 goals up and break Geelongs momentum of a come back. If Geelong gets a sniff they always seem to dig deeper. Don’t give them that sniff Melbourne! Keep taking the game on! Put the foot on the throat. Let’s go!!!

It’s amazing how Dangerfield can scoop / throw out the ball right in front of an umpire and it’s play on.

Can we just copy what Richmond are doing?

FOR [censored] SAKES!!!!!!!!

I was in shock when he shrugged Marcus Adams off in a marking contest. Very unlucky not to grab it as it bounced off his chest, but he actually two-arm stiffed armed him over. Was incredible.

Our team mates really need to help Frost out when it comes to his disposal. I noticed on several occasions, Frost will kick it to the player who is declaring for him to pass the ball. He doesn't anticipate or notice who is around that team mate, he will just do as asked. This is what Gawn did on the wing, lead up and declared for the ball, only to be surrounded by 3 doggie players at ground level. When the ball is in Frosts hands, his team mates should only be declaring and screaming for him to pass it if it's completely safe to do so. Otherwise point and tell him to go long to the boundary.

When will people understand that some of our best footy is interstate when our backs are against the wall? I don’t know about you, but I’m more confident against teams like Adelaide and Geelong away than I am against GWS at the MCG. We travel very well and were unlucky against Port who have proven to be a very good team at Adelaide Oval, the only team we have lost to interstate this year. Beating the Lions at the Gabba was a lot harder in retrospect than what most thought. The Melbourne team I know is the one that always proves me right. Lose to St Kilda on our home turf, but look like first class against a harder opponent on their ground. Expect at least one 30+ point win against Geelong, Adelaide and or West Coast. Go Dees.