Jaded No More

We are flat. We look asleep. If we don't come out with some intent we will get smashed. We are mentally the weakest team in the AFL and that's why we are not finals material.

We are killing ourselves but the umpires need a please explain. If we don't question this game, we are soft and we deserve to get screwed.

Or play him forward and watch him kick goals of the year. Trac needs more time in the middle. Watts needs to lift. We are crying out for a tall down forward.

Ziebel hit Oliver

North are the most disgusting, infuriating bunch of fuckwits. If Higgins and Zeibel knock themselves out and do their knees simultaneously I would clap. Dirty filthy hacks. May we win with a kick after the siren from a Zeibel free.

Oliver looks ginger. And I don't just mean his hair colour. Ziebel is a piece of garbage. Honestly I hate his guts!

And people here thought we are a chance to win the flag. Lols!

Agreed. My best friend who is a Carlton supporter is the exception, as she knows her team is rubbish and acts accordingly. Biggest pet hate is Collingwood supporters somehow making their way into Melbourne reserves on Queens Birthday. Go away you filthy scum!

Yep, trust a team coming from 10th to make it into the finals because an umpire awards some dumb deliberate out of bounds in the final minutes of the game. You would just about lose your nut if that happened to Melbourne, and you just know it will!

Can and will are different stories. We will struggle for consistency until we mature, and I think even if we make finals, we will struggle first up. It will take a few tries to go all the way, as it usually does. Dogs were close for 2 years before they won one. We literally have 1 player on our list who has played in multiple finals series and won a flag. Both our captains have no finals experience (I think Jones played in one finals win his whole career against Saints?). If we win enough games to make it, and it's a big if given our inconsistent we are, I'd be very surprised if we win more than 1 final. Yes we get a fresh Gawn and Hogan heading towards September, but young players like Oliver, Trac, Frost and Hunt will tire as the season progresses.

Great work from Lewis. Realistically we have 5 players who you think will command close to $1mil on the open market in the next few years: Gawn, Oliver, Petracca, Hunt, Hogan We have to keep these guys together, if we are going to win a flag.

Does this go for first time concussions? If Hunt feels ok and has been cleared, he should play. If there's any doubt, he shouldn't. I trust our doctors 100%

A great reminder for all you man out there to check yourselves and seek medical advice if in any doubt! Trust me, getting your balls checked by a doctor is a lot less invasive than the [censored] us women have to do in order to get tested for cancers, some of which can't get detected until it's too late anyway. Go get checked and save your life!

Spare a thought for his mum, who just buried her husband to cancer and now has to deal with her son having cancer. Just awful. My heart breaks for her.

Can someone give us a rundown of the press conference? I'm at work so can't listen to it.

I'm shocked. This is just devastating for Hogan and his family. I wish him all the best and a speedy recovery. I spoke to my doctor friend and she says it's a 90% recovery rate when caught early.

Disappointing Oliver. Only 3rd. Should do better.

The only thing this article solidified for me, is that Neeld had no people skills. Can't coach if people won't follow you!

I'm surprised because Guthrie got nothing and he actively got into the umpire. The umpire literally walked backwards into Vince while Vince wasn't looking.

I would, but that would probably be relationship deal breaker, and he's kind of alright. He already knows he has to come to every/all finals, and the kids will be Melbourne supporters. My work here is done.

[censored] joke! The umpire reversed into Bernie! Disgusting.

ANB

I'll be there to help. I swear to god we better beat these front runners. For years, they have destroyed us with absolutely no reason. I hate every single one of their players, and their coach. We owe them a massive smashing! I'm even dragging my partner along. Never lost a game when he comes, so I'm doing my bit. He hates me deeply, but it's worth it. Time to smash that embarrassing record!

Gives you everything, every single week. Plays within his limitations, but pushes himself to fulfil a role. His goal kicking has been great this year too.The one he struck perfectly from outside 50 on Saturday night was a beauty! Very impressed with him, and his job in the ruck. He's been invaluable!

Watching the replay and Petracca looks like he's dying in the last minute of the game. Keeps holding his knee and stretching and couldn't run. Hopefully a cramp from playing so much midfield and nothing more!