Demon Dynasty

If some of those were so NQR was it a wise move to play them then Titan?

Ding fair suck of the sav....it was damn hot out there!

Jaded I've been reading excuses about Oscar on here for so many years now and how "others" need to get in and assist him. In his rookie years and pre 6/6/6 i understood this argument. But with the new 6/6/6 in play the ability of a defender to truly cover off his own opponent is now more crucial than ever and there will be less chances for other defenders to play "off" their direct opponent, as much as they would have previously, to help out. And Oscar is also into his 5th year...no longer a rookie. This will be the year (and a few following this one) that will expose many of the pretender defenders. Oscar really needs to step up from here if he is to justify his place in this line up, especially with Lever returning in the back half.

Boom Boom BAMF! ??

The under done aspect is a little over done here!

My post is just referencing an earlier post from a poster who says we didn't AF....see above

We would be better off at Marvelarse stadium with our present list

Well that was our biggest game of the year against the premiers and we were embarrassing. To not review that match and see where the holes are/were is suicide. If that is truly the case then i don't hold out much hope for 2019. Hope you are wrong on this.

We didn't? ?

Lever is a universe away at this point KDAL and history shows that players coming back mid or late season rarely have much of an impact. Not sure that we want to place so much hope on his return having an impact on where we finish this year. We are going to be exposed by teams that are blessed with a few more tallish rangey speedy players this year with the 6/6/6 coming in. Early days and happy to see how we are fairing about Rnd 6 but might take a few years of recruiting to re-adjust and get back to pushing into the top 4 on a regular basis.

I never understood the blind faith and umpteen games gifted to Oscar (over an experienced and reliable Dunny) and never will. Very poor decision by the FD and remains that way years down the track. Too easily lost and shaken off by his opponent and looks as slow as a wet week when the ball hits the turf. May for Oscar FCS.

It's early days but we have recruited heavily to win the clearances under heavy fire in congestion and try and work the ball forward in workmanlike fashion. You would occasionally get exposed on the outside against speedy teams under the old starting set up. With the new rules you need a few more tallish rangy speedsters with a bit of class/finish that can take advantage of the more open spaces that are now on offer. I'm not sure we have enough of those. However we have so many under done players out there. Let's take a look at where we are at in 5 weeks or so and see how we're fairing.

I have to agree on that. Our lack of run and speed at this point, albeit way early, is a worry. The other factor that will play out under the new set up rules and extra room kicking in is hitting targets by foot. Expect teams who are super at this to do very well this year. Clarko's teams are usually right up there in this regard and wouldn't be surprised to see the Hawks have a very solid season (again).

Hunt tries to thread the needle far too often through the middle and turns it over far too often

Harmes dislocated finger.... put the 3rds on the park FFS

Get injured!? ?

Smithy unable to stay on the park. JKH down & out.... stretcher

I see... so as long as they can run, jump, mark and dispose of the ball ok it doesn't really matter what else they do! They'll keep getting a game ?

So an official declaration from any club that "player X now has a mental health issue and is stepping aside from the game for an undefined period of time" means he is ineligible for testing while absent?

He has all summer to be close to his family and can still transit. No need for cotton wool and so much sugar coating Yes family comes first but options and adjustments can be made in the short term to accommodate and fit in. Including one hour travel time by flight later if needed. It's only as hard as ppl want it to be. Where there's a will there's a way

Barely fired a shot all year (even when he had a chance and knew we were a firm likelihood at finals) and seemed almost satisfied to avoid stepping up. Instead satisfied to play out the remainder of season in the McGoos and allow others playing a similar role (Hannan & Spargo) to get a guernsey. Had a few chances this year and not getting any younger / faster. If we happily trade the likes of Vanders without a fight and instead hang on to the likes of Jeffy we have failed badly this draft.

Thank you for a very good stint at the MFC and the big league Cam. Gave your all and rarely let the club and your team mates down. All class and made the most of your talents. Wishing you a great future post AFL and congrats on receiving your masters at tonight's graduation ceremony in Geelong...

You had no doubt already formed an opinion Clint. Each to their own.

I didn't watch the Prelim and not sure if i can. But up till then Lewis was our best defender for the year. Unless you can find someone better to push him out or he drops off a cliff then he remains. That experience out on the field is invaluable to a young playing group and one more season (or even half if his body gives up) is worth every penny. He deserved more credit this year and should have finished top 5/6 in the Bluey. He also taught some in this club that you don't lie down and just take a beating when a club looks to bully you (any club!!). I know cheap shots aren't great but the occasional socially unfriendly act doesn't hurt. This club lacked back bone in general outside of Chunk prior to the likes of Pedders, Bugg, Viney, Clarry, Kent, Vanders and Vince coming along. This was further bolstered by the arrival of Lewis. We finally put a group of tough nutz together that wouldn't lie down and take other clubs [censored] on us without a fight. There's an old saying, you don't know what you got till it's gone. Lewis has been a ripper acquisition and yes does have his faults without ball in hand and gets caught out on the sling shot (or any sling shot) but i'll take that in the short term until he says (or the club says) time's up or we have a few in the wings that he's holding back. At this stage where are they?

This was one of the great statement games by any MFC player IMO and a line in the sand moment for Bernie and the club that we were no longer just going to sit back and allow players/teams to roll us in an easy fashion. A great replacement for Sylvia (who pulled this off at the club in 2013...Todd??) and couldn't have been a bigger contrast in selfish v selfless in the way these two went about it. Paul Roos must have been well pleased with this acquisition and the response he was able to garner. Although this year saw the game move past him a tad (as it does to every athlete at some point) you will be sorely missed mate. Let's hope you get one more shot at finals should the cards fall your way. Superb job both on and off the field. Take a bow Bernie ??????