Josh

Dunno if I can listen to Dermie again. It's a real effort to be the worst commentator in the AFL but Dermie has been really putting in the big ones and he deserves his spot on top ?‍♂️

50 minutes ago, binman said:

There is zero chance Jackson will get dropped. 

Wed is competing with Tmac for spot. And Tmac has the advantage of being the incumbent. 

I really hope Weed goes up a level this season. He has the talent. But if he is at the level he was last year i'd have Tmac ahead of him ATM.

So T-Mac and Weid fighting for same spot, who is dropped out of the weekends side for Brown? 

11 hours ago, leave it to deever said:

Off topic I know but...

Wondering how hoth brown and weid fit in.

Does Tmac come out?

What if hes going gangbusters.

Does Fritta go to the wing?

Will Jackson get dropped?

Its going to be very interesting as surely having them both in is the ideal.

 

I agree this is the real dilemma. Brown in for McDonald seems likely but listen info to Gus n Gawny joke about the wingers club there is no McDonald. 

And then there Weideman. He and Jackson competing for the same spot. At this stage Weideman probably beings more as a foward but Jackson is improving each week and brings more in the ruck. 

18 hours ago, old dee said:

There is no chance of Brown playing next week. He has only started training again a few days ago. Need at least 2 games for Casey before he has any chance. 

Sorry I meant just in general not necessarily next week

I don't see the news the mess with a winning formula an neither will the coaches. Consistency is key. We will have our injuries, there are senior players on the fringe that will certainly play a role this year. As long as players like Sparrow, Jones, Jordan, Jetta and even McDonald understand and execute their roles we will continue to win. 22 players can't all get 3 votes each week.

Brown in for McDonald is about the only unforced change I can foresee and even then, wouldn't it send a message to make even him earn his spot. We scored 80, 90 and 100 points so the foward line is starting to gel.

The team just looks so balanced, they have size when they need size, they have speed when the need speed, they have rotations that are working perfectly.

Of course we are only one loss away from it being an unmitigated disaster, only known cure for MFCSS is in the form of silverware... 

Actually when you think about it you have Brown and Weideman locked on the fowardline. Then May, Lever, Tomlinson, Jetta, Hunt, Salem and Rivers locked in the backline (including a bench rotation) 

Nearly every other player can play all over the place at any given time. Apart from Langdon locked on a wing.

I've said it before, and I don't agree with it but I just don't see where Brayshaw fits, which is criminal in my opinion.

If Jordon and Sparrow are getting center bounces ahead of him he's in trouble.

1 hour ago, DeeSpencer said:

Stating the obvious really but I don't see Brown, Weid, Jackson, T Mc and Fritsch all in the same side. 

Can we even get 4 of those in the same side? Or are we best off with the current 3?

I think Fritsch, T Mc and potentially Jackson can rotate through the wings so that gets us to 4 in the same team.

I wouldn't go as far as saying it's a great forward line or an embarrassment of riches though. I'm still not sure we have any truly elite well rounded key forwards, and the guys who can play a more mobile smaller role are talented but not special. 

Same goes for the smalls. Everyone's rightfully pleased with what Kozzie, Spargo, ANB and the resting mids have done so far but they aren't world beaters. They'll be ups and downs with those guys.

Brown and Weid the only 2 "foward only" players on there to be fair. T-Mac and Jackson can pair up and play anywhere in the middle or front of the ground. Fritsch and Melksham similar. Rotate Kossie and Petracca out of there add Spargo buzzing around and Jones/Viney rotating in and out and it's mayhem. Imagine the miss matches

You could have Brown, Weid, T-Mac Fritsch Melksham Jackson start in the foward line at a center bounce with Spargo, Kozzie, Jones and Viney in the centre and wings then next bounce T-Mac and Jackson and Melksham are up the ground with Petracca, Kozzie and Spargo have gone deep. 

And any combination you can think of

17 hours ago, Mickey said:

Heading to this game. First game in person in nearly 5 years.

We should be sniffing a wounded opponent and really go in for the kill. Not get ahead of ourselves and just assume it's going to happen; really get ruthless and grind them in to the dust. We'll see.

Love this post. Glad it's first reply. I think that's the difference between a team of down hill skier's and a real finals team, especially from a coaching perspective.

"We should win this" attitude means you are rating your own performance, looking forward to potential threats. Bad signs.

Siniffing a wounded opponent and going in for the kill. Just playing each match on its merit. That's what finals teams do, I have never witnessed this Melbourne team do that.

So we'll put.

On 3/23/2021 at 10:54 PM, deelusions from afar said:

Clearly match committee think so too.  I find it odd they don't give him a run in the centre square ever - not once!  Is there some agreement due to his concussion that he's not allowed to play in there?

Will be interesting if Baker / Rosman / Bowey start tearing it up on the wing at VFL level and Angus doesn't have the impact we know he can. When Brown and Weid are back, TMac may be another candidate vying for the role.  Where does Angus go if one of those players is considered more suitable to the wing than him?

 

We know T-Mac was gearing up for a role on the wing. Once Brown and Weideman are back they are automatic inclusions and I can't see either of Jackson or McDonald making way...

I hope the plan was to have His on the ball on Jordan/Harmes missing out on a game completely bit as those above have stated listening to the Gus n Gawny podcast that isn't the case...

Which in my opinion is ridiculous.

For God's sake put Brayshaw on the ball or trade him. It's hard to watch. I feel so sorry for the bloke

54 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

What’s on the menu???

I've been on the dreaded 4-6 week injury list with a herniated L4/L5 disc for the last month. MRI next week to give more info on surgery or not so not able to do much. Was going to attempt an pork roast on the rotisserie but just can't ?

You know my favorite thing about round one? The montage, nothing better than a good footy montage. I wish I had montage guy's voice I'd voice over my whole life.

11 hours ago, dworship said:

And apparently you think you're funny. Although, I did laugh at you.

Not a Simpsons fan...

2 hours ago, Elegt said:

spargo is rubbish. slow, soft, small and can't kick

Our Spargo is not rubbish. He may be a slow, soft, small, can't kick, and rubbish; but he is not a porn star!

13 hours ago, DubDee said:

Massive game for Jordon. What he do in the middle against a top midfield. 

bowey and Laurie could make round 1 debuts with strong performances. 

Can’t wait to see the boys play!

Massive for my supercoach team...

By the way I can sense this thread getting derailed shortly. I don't mean to upset anyone or insight anything to extreme. Just wanted to voice my opinions.

3 hours ago, The heart beats true said:

Nope, not even close. Made a massive misstep with Goodes, oversaw a club that was proven to be racist after that, and then called it ‘a proud day’. 

He has lost his ability to read the room. They had no choice but to push him out. 
 

 

 

The great irony that his last decision as the president of Collingwood football club was to stand down early, a decision based solely on money. The financial loss from him staying and the left with theie victim mentality just constantly pushing until they got their way (mind you that won't be enough, it never is) outweighed the financial benefit of him staying and I would bet my mortgage on Eddie himself understanding and making that call.

Even as he is personally attacked and called out for not being 100% perfect in his position in the public eye he still makes a call that benefits his football club.

He made plenty of mistakes, plenty. But do all the good things he's done count for nothing? 

You could argue if it wasn't for him we may not be here to even discuss this. It's insane how easily the politically correct jump.on a scape goat.

Wonder who will be next?

Absolute witch hunt claims another victim. Don't dare make a mistake or be imperfect.

Sad day.

1 hour ago, Skuit said:

Gameday challenge to @Josh: san choy bau and Bloody Mary's in the pool*

*I float in solidarity with my Melbourne brothers and sisters in lockdown. 

Go Dees!

Haha fantastic work. One of my wife's go to entrée's. Won't be hoping in the pool in north east Vic... Although if we make finals a cannonball may be on the cards much to the kids delight.

22 minutes ago, binman said:

sounds awesome. 

Is the jalapeno juice vinegar and if so do you just buy the pickled jalapeno in jars (i go through about a jar a month) and use its vinegar?

That's the one. Any sort of juice will work though.

41 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

What’s Josh got in the smoker?

What have the Dees players and coaches got left to deliver this season?

What will it matter by the end of the round?

Chicken thigh brined in pickled jalapeano juice. Half smoked and finished on the BBQ skewered with red onion and capsicum. 

Just finished 12 straight, 2 days off then back for 12 so going to relax with a cigar and watch the footy. Can't wait.

Alas there will be no smoking meat for Josh today, I'll be farming the pig instead of eating it, but go the Dee's none the less.

Do have a nice big brisket lined up for father's day morning though.

Was on the could-a-beens last weekend, coaching North Fremantle in the WA amateurs. They didn't probe him too hard there didn't seem to be any issues. Was enormously thankful for the opportunity Melbourne gave him after missing on 2(?) drafts. Found out on holiday he was traded which he said he didn't see coming. But loved his time at both Melbourne and Collingwood. Seemed like a genuinely nice fella, most guests on the could-a-beens are down to earth they don't stuff around much with the egos. Paul Spargo was another good interview...

2 hours ago, Fanatique Demon said:

Thanks for referring to that, Josh.  I tracked it down and thoroughly enjoyed it. 

No problem, Vsauce is another fantastic YouTube channel. And depending on your interests numberphile and 3 blue 1 brown are also amazing

Interested on people's thoughts on slection "mistakes" and a win against a top 8 team.

For what it's worth I agreed with the frustration with our selection pre game on terms of pace yet here we stand with a win. 

How much of this game of ours is skill? How much is endeavor? How much is structure?

I watched a fantastic video from Veritasium about luck that really makes one question success in general.

Can't wait for Joeboy's review and the changes thread.