Everything posted by PaulR
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CHANGES: Rd 15 vs Sydney
I think our objective for the remainder of the H&A season is to win our way to finals, so best team every week. At no point take our foot off. Complementing that is to identify, solidify and get continuity into what the coaches see as our best 22 if/when we’re playing finals. That said it’s a challenge to sort out the last 6 players in our best 22 at the moment.
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CHANGES: Rd 15 vs Sydney
It’s hard to assess the changes based on last nights tv coverage. we won because we held our structure which could involved those with low stats simply doing their job, limiting the Saints options, and ensuring we win. spargo, Vanders and Kozzie seem good at positioning and pressure.
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CHANGES: Rd 15 vs Sydney
How has Harley been going in the praccy matches? Needs to show more defensive intensity for mine before I’d bring him back...
- POSTGAME: Rd 14 vs St. Kilda
- GAMEDAY: Rd 14 vs St. Kilda
- GAMEDAY: Rd 14 vs St. Kilda
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GAMEDAY: Rd 14 vs St. Kilda
There's a moment in the film "When we were Kings" during the fight where Ali has thrown a series of unexpected punches at Foreman, hoping to knock him out in the first round. But instead it just enrages Foreman who proceeds to pound Ali, and Ali realises all his fears were well founded and that any victory that nigh will require a high physical price that he's not sure he will be able to pay... Its a great moment in the fight and movie. I think MFC supporters come into seasons hoping we've a great and dominant team, and then realise (often several times) over the season that victory will require a great price emotionally. Last week we paid, we may again tonight. But one day, if we persist, we will experience the victories we seek, like Ali did. Go Demons.
- GAMEDAY: Rd 14 vs St. Kilda
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GAMEDAY: Rd 14 vs St. Kilda
I think people underestimate the value of good onfield leadership and it’s critical role in enabling the team to implement the coaches plan under game pressure. We are thin in this area and need more leadership from our emerging midfield guns in Petracca, Oliver and Brayshaw. Too often with Maxy out it appeared left to Jack Viney to lift the intensity of the team alone. The lack will be massively addressed with Maxy back in, fit and firing. looking forward to a rejuvenated and dominant display from our midfield. Win there and we do the Saints.
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Tom Lynch Incident (incl. Dimma vs The Ox)
Tom Lynch, Richmond, has been charged with Striking Michael Hurley, Essendon, during the fourth quarter of the Round 13 match between Essendon and Richmond, played at TIO Stadium on Saturday August 22.The incident was classified as a direct referral to the Tribunal and the player cannot be offered an early plea.
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Jesse Hogan on the way out at Freo?
Hey KLV, given what you know (and I don’t need to know), do you think Jesse’s capable of top level footy again?
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Jesse Hogan on the way out at Freo?
Don’t agree with your assumption that Jesse “was traded away with no hesitation” in 2018. A description of his 2018 season from Wikipedia ”In 2018, Hogan was key to Melbourne's push for its first finals campaign in 12 years.[103] However, following a loss to Sydney in round 21, Hogan was ruled out for the rest of the season with a partial stress fracture in the navicular bone in his foot.[103] At the time of his injury, Hogan was sixth on the Coleman Medal table with 47 goals.[104]”
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Jesse Hogan on the way out at Freo?
Bah humbug Nev, Bah humbug. #bringbackjesse
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Jesse Hogan on the way out at Freo?
Exactly. He’s a 25* year old natural forward who averages 2 goals a game and could/should be entering his prime. And he’s our Jesse, a Melbourne son. *was 25
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NON MFC: Round 13
Worst game of season. yawn
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Jesse Hogan on the way out at Freo?
I always thought Jesse underestimated the stability and support that he got (and needed to get) from his Melbourne teammates, coach and the club. if he wants to come back, I’d love the club to welcome him with open arms.
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Tom Lynch Incident (incl. Dimma vs The Ox)
You're probably right. But the idea of Watts chasing Vance to settle up one smack to the head, makes me laugh...
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Tom Lynch Incident (incl. Dimma vs The Ox)
I think the AFL could stamp it out by saying if a player is punched behind play, then they are are given a "free punch back" where they can retaliate with an equivalent hit, and avoid suspension on the basis that the other player punched them first. Simple.
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TEAMS: Rd 12 vs Collingwood
Reckon Vanders set the hard edged tone early and throughout...
- GAMEDAY: Rd 12 vs Collingwood
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TEAMS: Rd 12 vs Collingwood
As an unapologetic VDB fan I’m loving the Vanders critics rolling out their diminishing opinions on him. Feel no need to defend him as I trust Vanders will do it himself, on the field, this week or next... capable of far more the just “bash and crash”, but you can’t tell some people some things they’ll just have see it for themselves... Go Demons.
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Fixture 2020 (COVID Edition)
So much that can go wrong from here... ...and yet so much could go right.
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NON MFC: Round 12
If the Giants had supporters they would be under so much more scrutiny.
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NON MFC: Round 12
Plus percentage bonus...
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Max Gawn Ruled Out vs Pies
Really!?! I do not understand why you'd think we're a better team without Maxy playing... is it because we beat North?