Very Jaded

Whoever is leaking information out of the club to the media needs to be thrown in the bin. And once again this club proves to be the worst communication managers in the AFL. We can't control a narrative to save our lives.

1000% this. It's now after 10am, the whole world knows, and we still haven't got a media statement from the club regarding this. Total shambles how this club can't control even the most important of information.

Regardless of whether you agree or disagree with the decision, I think we can ALL agree that what Goodwin has brought to our club was immensely positive and he deserves a huge amount of respect. The only premiership coach in my lifetime, and probably in many other supporters' too. I hope the timing is connected to our last home game of the year, and that he at least gets to coach the final match against the Dogs and we can say thanks to him as a supporter base. I for one will always have great respect for what he achieved and 2021 was the greatest joy of my Melbourne supporting life.

Has a great game against a 900 year old and he’s suddenly the messiah. Has not been anywhere near as consistent as Max. If Max doesn’t get his 8th blazer it’s an absolute abomination

They reintroduced hands in the back, and decided to abolish holding the ball. Just another week of Russian roulette umpiring.

Let me be happy about something!

Absolutely. I’m still angry that we subbed him off last week. I didn’t mind trying him at half back, as I can see the logic, but we tried it for too long. He’s clearly a midfielder and his ability to hit the contest at speed is very much something we need. Was also great to see a different midfield mix at every bounce. Not the usual Viney Trac and Clarry. Viney and Clarry had great games, but we are better off when they are feeding the ball to Kosi or Windsor than we are when they are feeding the ball to each other.

Focusing on the young players, because you expect our senior players to feast on the carcass of this pitiful opponent. Culley a great debut. Took the opportunity with both hands literally. Love his height and size. Langford a gun. Windsor a midfielder. What a shock 🙄 Howes had a fantastic game on a quality opponent. Chin and Bowey continued their good season. Kosi is Kosi. A marvel. Pay him more. Disco safe hands down back and reads the play so so well. Overall it was nice to see those guys continue to play well and show glimpses of the future. A real shame we didn’t play Jefferson today, but credit to Petty he was very good.

It’s almost like he’s a midfielder 🙄

He’s played midfield almost exclusively today. Which I love. It’s where he belongs. Howes was fantastic today on Ryan.

Well done Jai. Great debut.

Some horrendous umpiring today for both teams.

At least they don’t have NWM.

It’s easier to work on set shot goal kicking than it is to teach those contested marks he’s taken. I’m no fan of him as a forward but he’s playing very well today.

West Coast fans here getting stuck into Melbourne. Read the room guys, you’re bad too!

West Coast moving the ball much better than us now. They were comically bad in the first quarter but it’s a fairly even game now in terms of quality.

Liam Ryan lives. Rivers ban for existing reduced to 2.

This is a debacle. The ball use and decision making is painful to watch.

In positive news I’ve managed to clear my work emails while watching this snorefest.

Inspired viewing

Players giving us nothing. Except Gawn. They are dreaming of Bali.

3 week suspension coming up for Rivers on ground of existing

I expected us to come out breathing fire. Instead we came out breathing Jim Beam. Distinct lack of care in this game IMO.