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Yes. But only after getting on a roll at seasons end. Where was the two gf teams on tbst list? And the game has changed a fair bit in 3 years

The point is they are not interested in being near the top of the centre square differential table. Because in order to achieve that we would actually score less and the opposition would score more. As was tbe case for the four years under goody where were near the top of tbst table So net effect is we would lose more games

Ta. I rarely listen to sen live. Just King, leppa ans sometimes Jennings on catch up But was driving. I caught the second half of that, so must have in tbe first half. Will listen to the rest. Jeez they have a lot of ads live. cant stand it

They're good enough. And I think they will if we dont bring our benchmark level of pressure

We should recruit rioli. He and weed would be a perfect combination

How long ago was that spalding? I sometimes listen to that bit on catch up (he's on every Thursday). I don't reallt know why, but he annoys me. But it is quite I getting segment. Leppa does a similar segment on Tuesdays which I prefer. Daisy was on today doing some analysis and was teriific

Too right they did. I am definitely guilty of underestimating them. That said i reckon if we had taken our chances in the second (tracc kozzie, maxy) we might have broken them.

Big out. In addition to these good points, the tactical flexibility he gives us un terms of they use max has been super important this season. So much more than a player who gives max a chop out. Interestingly maxy said in his captain call bit on he usually makes the call when they swap

Lord nev put up some stats earlier in this thread about the tigers centre clearance differential over the last few years. Mid table Mid table will work for us.

Mmm. I don't. I don't think even sure what he had just watched, with the vison, the tape stopped to make a point, players highlighted and it all being explained to him by King, let alone seeing it at the ground

Exaclty. The clubs have access to champion dat and their own stats. And i presume custom stats from other sources. The difference in the sates is that the sports market is so huge there that the public has access to advanced metrics becuase there is viable market for it. And multiple private companies exist that generate data , analysis and stats. Here is an example of what i mean: https://technology.mlblogs.com/introducing-statcast-2020-hawk-eye-and-google-cloud-a5f5c20321b8 All the advanced stats here are monopolized. And i have vague memory of the AFL making it hard for anyone but Champion data to actually collect the stats.

https://www.melbournefc.com.au/video/935089/sam-weideman-off-the-track?videoId=935089&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1620880590001

Key comment from King: that takes years to build.

Loved the question from King to Robbo: King: When you are at the ground do you see that? Robbo, hand on chin, long pause, looks a bit shocked: Then crickets. Then after eventually fudging some response (the conclusion being, no, he doesn't see that when he goes to a game) Robbo, a full time professional football journalist seriously asks if Teague would know about that sort of detail. And reckon it's a crazy world - could Teague be sitting at home watching this and go whoa that's what we need to do? King and Montagne: speechless Jesus wept.

Said no one ever

Indeed. The title of the article is: Christian Petracca's move into middle strikes gold for Melbourne Demons The link to article includes the question 'is he worth the seven year contract' The article goes into great detail and drills down on very specific evidence to answer that question. And based on that evidence concludes that the answer is yes, Petracca is worth the seven year contract And for good measure explores if the deal is likely to create long term salary cap or related issues. The answer is no. In fact it the article notes that 'locking in players' salaries in current dollars has proven to be extremely valuable for clubs' and that 'if the cap rises over the next eight years, it may be a shrewd deal'. By the by it is an excellent article. And i think the forts by Atkinson and Lawson this year after having done quite few terrific analysis articles last season. I was worried they had been another victims of the cuts to the ABC

Youtube is your friend. This is a great channel for a mix of videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/MelbourneDemonsFooty This one is brilliant for replays and in particular specific edits (eg - all goals and highlights for each dees match - and any number of other games for that matter - catnip for dees fans): Lace Out But there are a bunch more.

Fun fact from Demonwiki The history of the Melbourne Football Club Greg Wells (a star) is 17th for our all time total goal list. But third on our all time total points list

There is only one place to start your exploration. This incredible website: Demonwiki The history of the Melbourne Football Club

Of course he will. Mental demon's is trolling. Proof? This comment: I suspect we are more in need of what Weid offers. I mean C'mon. We moved heaven and earth to ensure we could draft LJ. Because of his incredible skill set. And because we had not a single player who comes close to having his skill set. No other club does. A generational player. Weed was on the list when we drafted LJ. We then recruited a player who very much has what weed offers. Ben Brown. Who, when a spot became available, was selected AHEAD of weed. What does that tell you about weeds relative value? LJ is with a club that is equal favourite for this year's flag. And has a shot at a sustained period of being a realistic flag contender. And he is going to want to go home to WA to play with a team on the wane (who may well struggle to make finals this year - certainly not top 4) who has a star ruckman on big coin. A three gun tall forwards? Or a team in tbe second year of a year's long rebuild that is struggling to improve? And fly accross the continent every fortnight for the rest of his career? Right. Trolling or clueless. Take your pick

Perfect Captain Jack it is

Like all dees fans - a life long learner! How to endure, how to build resilience, learning to understand the pain of life.....

Perhaps. I blame my misspent youth and all the late nights at the Punters club, Seaview ballroom, The Tote, The Corner, The GB, the Espy, The Prince, The Old Greek Theatre etc etc. That and the fact my misspent youth lasted until i had my first child at 35! I need to give him a nickname that takes hold. Given i will watch him closely, maybe Orni? As in Ornithology.

Awesome caller and top questions. I love the fact Terrance is in Belgium listening to an obscure podcast, not on delay but live and calls in and brings some really thoughtful questions and comments. Brilliant I hope he calls in again. My first question will be what is he studying?

It was only long becuase I spent so losing correcting myself about number 32. Sorry Tom, i am never going to mention your name again.