Grapeviney

one of the most disappointing moments of the game, didn't commit himself properly and put a lazy one arm up for the contest made me cringe

Because good players used to be able to (and still can) mark the ball despite a defender's best efforts. Too often these days you see a player awarded a mark when there's been nothing more than a legitimate spoil

I hate the constant meddling with the rules The chopping of the arms rule is a perfect example. They've diminished the art of marking, one element of which was having the strength to hold on to the footy despite the interference of a defender's arms. The mess they've made of the advantage rule this year is another example.

Hope you have the opportunity to update it in 10 years time with an extra 5 chapters detailing the four premierships, five coleman medals and two norm smiths etc

Was astonished really to see a player of Davey's calibre turn the ball over so many times against north - this from a player whose skills and delivery are usually so precise Looks like his good game against the Crows was just a blip in what is becoming a pretty average season Edited because half my post was missing

For mine, the absurdity of the decision is borne out by this statement from Andrew Tinney: "This was a tackle that was simply too forceful".. Where in the rules does it say that tackles can only be made using moderate force? Absolutely nonsense

sorry, but no, tackling pressure just got sidelined by the bloody tribunal

did anyone notice the terrible off note he played today looks like he was banished to the race today anyway hehe

The Serald Hun is saying 18 was the record, previously held by Shaun Burgoyne and Sam Mitchell. Whatever the case may be, it was a stellar game from Moloney. Other highlights for me were Jurrah's last quarter steal / goal, Tapscott's long bomb, and several sublime and silky passages from Davey.

Moloney Trengove Davey Jamar Sylvia Petterd Edited cos i forgot the Big Russian Honourable mention to the skipper, back to his best today, and to Watts, who's getting better with each game he plays

That bit where he says "I'm Melbourne...at this stage I'm Melbourne, Tony, I'm Melbourne" is very sad... Amazing footage, and I agree, you can feel his love for the club

why drown out the awesome atmosphere of the barracking crowd ?

Could not have come at a worse time for the club - a friend who knows people who know other people who know Tom Scully said apparently he hates the bye and that this week will be the nail in the coffin on his career at MFC

the new rule, or application of it, is absurd.. was much more reasonable in previous years. sure, there were occasions where the ball was brought back when advantage should have been awarded, but the number of times teams have been penalised by allowing play to continue this year is ridiculous just a case of AFL meddling for the sake of it should revert to how it was in previous years

thanks for the info folks>>

got mine last night and looks awesome.... 'cept for the fact that it's red with GREY writing, rather than red with WHITE writing... anyone else had this issue? tried called pistol clothing but cant get in touch with them at the moment

Skipper's now saying Sculls should be back in a few weeks... "Hopefully Tom's out and running on the park this week and once he gets a workload into his legs we'll get him back in a couple of weeks," Green said.

Remove the word "how" and you've got yourself a succinct, accurate game summary right there WJ

agree titan, i think he's going to struggle with his claim also think it's a bit disingenuous to want the matter settled discreetly, via the mainstream media ?

i hate not being able to sit in my regular spot at the 'g.. makes me feel at a distinct disadvantage

I agree that the superstar tag gets thrown around all too often these days but I can't believe you'd name Reiwoldt but not Garry Lyon Lyon was a true champion, he succeeded not only at full forward but also at centre half back and in the middle, and regularly changed / won games

^^ i was very hoarse last night bet the horse wasn't too happy though edit: in reply to WYL

cheers

Moloney Trengove Tapscott Bennell Garland Martin

the roars for the Jamar mark and the Green goal were just awesome love sitting in the olympic / northern for this very reason, the atmosphere is incredible at times when we're not playing one of the big-drawing teams (collingwood etc) we average about 35k, so yesterday's crowd seemed about right, although i agree it felt like there were a few more there