Jaded No More

Depending on fitness: In: Whelan, Holland, Yze Out: Ward, Bizzell, Brown I thought Bizzell was very good yesterday, but we need Holland to take Rocca. Can't think of another defender that we can afford to drop at the moment, since they all seem to have pretty good match ups. You could argue that Frawley should go instead of Bizzell, but we can't forget that this season is over and as much as we want to beat the Pies, we also need to keep developing for the future. For the first time all season, I hope we don't make wholesale changes. The team played well, and should be rewarded accordingly. A bit of stability will really help the side IMO. Match-Ups: Buckely - Carroll (run off him and expose his lack of match-fitness) Rocca- Holland Didak- Bell Cloke- Frawley (big job, but he seems capable. If all else fails, put Carroll on Cloke, and throw Bruce on Buckley). Collingwood are in great form, but they are playing as well as they possibly can. We on the other hand, have played 2 good quarters a game at most. If we actually turn up for 4 quarters, we are more than capable of beating them. On paper, we match up well, even without Rivers. Hopefully Davey pulls up as well. If not, play CJ up forward, and let Petterd play on the wing. P.S.- anyone who isn't working/ doing an exam/ lying in hospital on Monday, should have NO excuse not to turn up. Come along and show your support, because you'll hate yourself if you miss out on our annual Magpie belting.

I take it seriously because his comments were directed at me. As a supporter, and more importantly paid-up member who goes to every game and is proud to be a Melbourne supporter, I don't take kindly to being called [censored]-weak, and being categorised with those who are only Melbourne supporters because they have a red and blue sticker on their car. My original point was, that while we do have a lot of supporters by association, that is people who don't really actively support this club, we also have a lot of fans who passionately put their hearts and money on the line for this club every year. We are in the minority, and that pains me because we are a great club, with a wonderful history, and we deserve better. I know that not everyone is as passionate as I am, not everyone bleeds for this club in the same degree, but to generalise all Melbourne supporters into the one, offensive category, is just not right. There are plenty of people who do care and do love this club, and this website is the greatest example of that. We used to be THE club way before I was born, and I hope above all else, that before I die, we can restore the glory that rightfully belongs to this great club of ours.

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You can be nominated two years in a row, as long you played less than 12 games in the previous year. Jones only played 8 matches last year, therefore he is still eligable. FYI, Jonesy will play his 18th career game on Monday. Gun! :D Edit: damn, someone beat me to it.

I think you need to stop giving so much credit to journalists and media commentators. After all, weren't they the ones who wrote we should trade Bruce just 24 hours before the game? weren't they the ones calling our club '[censored] weak' before the opening bounce? weren't they the ones who didn't actually know who Daniel Bell was until the game was over (and failed to give him votes!!!)? Bruce's kicking is on the wrong side of ordinary, his decision making is about the same. That is not to say that he is not a great player, and a consistent one at that. But to say you wouldn't trade him for a Brownlow winner, B&F winner and premiership captain who is also 5 years his junior, is madness. Also, you have no idea whether he is or isn't coming to Victoria. Your guess is as good as mine.

How is that different from saying "we should debut Newton" or "play the kids" or "we should kick the ball long into our forward line"? We just want what we want... and isn't it a pity we can't all get what we wish for?!

His kicking yesterday was worse than usual... although he is becoming slightly more accountable, which is nice to see. Still, the kicking is really REALLY awful stuff.

My neighbours' kids also went down today, and as avid Collingwood supporters, they just came over to tell me that 'Brock McLean is really nice'. I hope he was nice enough to convert them from the Filth to the Dees, because my brain-washing hasn't worked so far! :D

Firstly, we know as much about our players as we do about our coach of 10 years. As supporters and members, we are all entitled to give our thoughts on the coaching position, and express our desires, be it for or against Daniher. This entire website lives on the opinions of people, even if they are not always 100% in the know. As for the board's review, it will be starting as early as this week I believe, and I assure you they won't be coming to Demonland for advice :D

Ok, you just compared Belly to Brent Grgic. I can no longer take anything you say seriously. From now on, refer to my signature for my opinion on all Belly bashers.

Was fantastic to see him given a specific job, after last week when he sort of drifted in and out aimlessly. I've seen Ian 'I'm ordinary' Perrie give us a bath before, so for Frawley to hold him to one goal (until he was injured), was a damn good effort. He was then given a run with role on Edwards, who lets face it, is bloody quick and bloody smart. He couldn't hold him, but then nobody else could either. I love that he has the balls to take them on. That's always a good sign. Hopefully he continues to get a game from now on, and given some big jobs just to test him out. So far, so good. Don't forget, it is much harder to come in as a youngster and dominate when you are a KP defender. The last true KPP who debuted for us was back in 2003 (Miller and Rivers) I believe.

True, but he didn't barrack for all these clubs as a kid. Now before everyone bite my head off and say "oh, as if that makes a difference", when you are Chris Judd and you set your own terms, it matters a lot. I can assure you that he is still holds aspirations for play for his old club, even if they are in the back of his mind hidden somewhere. The bottom line is, Chris Judd will get what he wants, and if he wants to come home, I don't see why he wouldn't nominate Melbourne as one of his prefered clubs (and we'll be in a better position than most to trade, given where we are).

Thank you for the support, but I assure you I didn't ring and speak to him. If someone else did and said the same thing, well then, they are right. I actually had to turn it off, it was upsetting me that much.

We've done a good job! I feel like such a proud parent :D

He's a journalist, where else do you think he gets his material from, if not supporter sites? <_< No reply, and I doubt I'll get one. The only reason I sent him that email is because I was drunk when I read it last night he is, in fact, a Melbourne supporter... and a typical one at that!

6- Bell (perfect game) 5- Green 4- Jones 3- Bruce 2- Carroll 1- Bate (hands of steel) Could give votes to a lot of players, but I think our backline in particular deserves some credit for once. I have been to many Adelaide games, and have seen us get slaughtered by their increasingly- average forward line too often. However, today's defensive effort deserves a collective BOG vote.

Oi, get in line! :angry:

I think I jinxed us when I said "we could still lose this" Must be spewing you missed Belly's greatest game ever in the history of medium defenders.

Well well well, if Paul Wheatley isn't 87 times better than Ward and Brown, I'm a pineapple* Wheatley's first quarter on the wing was excellent, and when he just backs himself and kicks it long, he is a beautiful asset to the side. He can penetrate through a wall of opposition players without breaking a sweat, which is something every side needs. *Disclaimer: I am not a pineapple.

We were stuffed in the last quarter, and it showed. But no excuse for holding onto the ball with 20 minutes to go when you are up by 5 goals. Probably mentally, the players (and all of us in the stands) were just terrified of losing this one, so they held onto the footy instead of continuing to attack. The problem is, the longer we held onto the ball, the better Adelaide were able to set-up their structure and the more they capitalised when we inevitably stuffed up. I don't begrudge the players for feeling nervous and just wanting to get the win (especially after last week), but hopefully now that we've jumped over that hurdle, and that we won by KICKING instead of handballing to stationary players, the team might have more confidence to attack the game until the final siren.

Most certainly if not Brock, then Green as our next captain. He was inspirational last year when captaining the side as well.

37 possessions, 18 marks.... 2 of which are the best, most courageous marks you are ever likely to see. Supporters who call Brad Green soft should go stand in front of the mirror and punch themselves in the head... let's see how tough you are!

Neither was his opponent. Did a brilliant job on Mr. Scott Thompson. Bell- hope McLean- hope Jones- hope Bate- hope Petterd- hope Sylvia- hope We are going places if these guys are leading us every week. I saw Brock stand on the boundary line and curse in anger when the Crows kicked a goal in the third. That sort of passion from our players, is what will get us moving forward.

I heard 11 There are a few of us who have been behind Belly since the start. I'm glad that today, his 38th career game, he has stuck it up all those who didn't believe he could make it. Well done Belly, an absolutely brilliant defensive job today. You are as brave, as honest, as hard and as exciting as they come.

Neita isn't injured. Davey has a jarred knee, and will have scans tomorrow. Worse case scenario, he'll miss a week. We have a long turn-around this week, so here's hoping he'll be fine.