Grimes Times

yeah but whats his arm span like compared to other Coleman medalist and will he be wearing long stops or short??

38 minutes ago, CYB said:

I dont think he would have taken Kozzy.  Fritta was more likely but now they have to potentially deploy Barass onto him

Was more thinking without resting ruck Rotham  at 194 would slide to Fritch and then Hurn gets ????

If Barass goes to Fritch who goes to BBB, Tmas and Dogga? Rotham, McGovern and???

7 minutes ago, CYB said:

Hurn is a big out. They have very little left to cover our forward line. They still have scoring power, but it is obviously aging and out-of-form. 

As for Gaff...meh. 

The match up for Hurn was either Kozzy or Fritch. Maybe an advantage for WCE hes now out

https://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id/33884651/afl-round-table-melbourne-team-better-richmond-2018-how-many-weeks-did-rhyan-mansell-deserve

Some good insight and numbers in this podcast

9 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

has melbourne v st kilda EVER achieved 50,000 in home and away games?

two minnow clubs

30,000 will be a good result

33.6K ave home game crowd v Stk since 1997

since 1997 highest home crowd 54K v Stk R15 2004

1 hour ago, DemonWA said:

Are you saying he shouldn't have kicked the goal after the siren??? Oh boy....

100%. what did it achieve apart from adding to Tom stats. I would have been celebrating with my team mates.

11 hours ago, Chook said:

Pretty sure not kicking the goal so he could start the celebrations earlier would have been the more selfish move.

yep kicking the ball into the crowd or throwing it away so you can enjoy the exact moment you win the premiership with your TEAM mates would be a selfish move 🤦‍♂️

who cares about an extra goal to the margin or an extra goal on the stat sheet when you have just won, oh hang on, Tom did.

22 hours ago, Pates said:

It wasn’t Tom’s finest moment but to be fair him marking it made it a certain goal at an important time, for all he knew there could’ve been someone coming from behind to spoil it. It’s in the book for Tom, but I’m sure everyone recognises it as Harmes’s goal. 

19 hours ago, Robbie57 said:

Tmac has had a lot of stick for the mark, and I think he was unsure what to do. I read he was worried it may hit the line and bounce back to my mind it looked like he was also worried he may not be able to get out the way with someone behind him. A shame for Harmes who deserved it but the commentary has been over the top. 

18 hours ago, Action Jackson said:

I disagree with people potting Tom McDonald for taking that mark.

If you watch the replay he never took his eyes off the ball, so wouldn't have known exactly where he was.

If he let it go and it wasn't long enough there is every chance it bounces short of the line and goes left or right and hits the post.

He then went and apologised to Harmesy and explained it straight after.

I might be harsh but Im not having Toms explanation. he knows exactly where he is. The ball had more chance of hitting the fence on the full than bouncing on the line. Im not sure who could have come from behind him, a member of the cheer squad?? Add this to the massive burn in the 3rd he looked to me to be playing for his position and not the team.

I suppose when you look at his kick after the siren in the GF it makes a lot of sense.

14 hours ago, ElDiablo14 said:

What do we make of another lackluster crowd last night?

I still can't fathom a reason for more than 60% to be absent to our home games.

In a season (second in a row) in which we should be basking in the success and drive of this team, it is definitely sad to see the MCG half empty.

Seems 39K was bang on ave crowd for both teams.  Nothing lackluster about it.

2021 - Haw - Away 36K

2019 - Haw - Home 40K

2018 - Haw - Away 42K

2017 - Haw -Home 38K

2016 - Haw - Away 41K, Home 38K

Highest Home game against Haw since 1997 46K

13 hours ago, ElDiablo14 said:

That can be a bit misleading. We shouldn't compare raw numbers but rather capacity %.

40,000 at Marvel is great. 42,000 at the G is not great.

what

all 22 and emergencies have tested neg this morning and are on track at the captains run as per Mitch Cleary

On 4/20/2022 at 8:42 PM, Kick_It_To_Pickett said:

I quoted this ticketing issues earlier as a major factor as to why crowds are down. Until the MCC and MCG return to a system of just rocking up and getting a seat together with mates, we will continue to see lower than expected attendances. 
 

With the restriction repeals announced today, which come into effect on Friday night, I hope the MCC update their ticketing policies. In an email received today from the MCC, it looks like things are beginning to be relaxed a little. I hope it continues:

 

General ticketing

 

A reminder to members that to obtain access to the Reserve during the 2022 AFL Premiership Season, matches have been categorised in one of the following options based on the predicted attendance.

1.    Fully Ticketed Matches
Only a small number of AFL Premiership Season matches have been classified under this category for this year. This category is assigned to marquee matches where it is predicted demand to attend will be high amongst our members. For example, the ANZAC Eve and ANZAC Daymatches are Category 1, fully ticketed matches, and are available to Full and Restricted members only. Full and Restricted members and their guests must have secured tickets in advance to attend those matches in the Reserve. 

2.    Members’ Reserve on Demand or Walk-Up Access Matches
For designated Members’ Reserve on Demand matches, the Reserve is available to members to secure a seat and also purchase visitor tickets on a match-by-match basis. Seats are released and sold as required and any seats not sold will be available to those members who decide to walk-up on the day of the match. This walk-up availability will be communicated on the MCC website on the Friday afternoon prior to the round.

On 4/21/2022 at 6:12 AM, Kick_It_To_Pickett said:

I think I was referring to the MCC, not AFL members. There has been a requirement for all our games to reserve seats, particularly if attending with a guest. 

No there hasn't. You could have walked up to the GWS and sat anywhere with a guest. The MCC hasn't changed the systems its been the same since round 1. There is no walk ups for category 1 games which Melb has had 3 in the first 6 weeks. A by product of being a bigger team. The system isnt really much different to pre covid. The major change is no walk ups to blockbuster games, which isnt really that bigger deal. saves you getting there early and reserving a decent seat.

A great indicator of work rate is on the AFL app in the TRACKER tab under the WORKRATE section. Since the start of last season we have had an ave speed in defense greater than ave speed in attached for all but 1 game, from memory the loss to Adel. What this indicated is we work harder defensively compared to attacking. We also consistently have the opposite to our opponents who work harder in attack compared defense.

12 hours ago, DeeGee said:

I got tickets on Level 4 last night with no issue.

On a side note, pre-COVID it was possible for my kids to scan their MFC memberships to get into the MCC for Dees games. 
Now we need to book tix via Ticketek, it doesn’t accept their barcodes, so I need to buy them a visitor ticket, which is a bit annoying. Anyone else notice this?

 

Yes I have found the same. Have been meaning to ring the club (MCC) about this but haven't got around to it.

https://www.aflsoutheast.com.au/dreams-come-true-in-diversity-cup/

A little bit of a mention here

Remember when Geelong thought they where smart and traded a future first round pick to jump ahead of Melbourne to take Holmes before Melbourne leaving Melbourne to take Bowey with the next pick.

From the look at the photos on the website Zanker may be injured???

8 hours ago, KC from Casey said:

So who is Wal Wuol?

There’s an article in the Cranbourne Leader (VFL: Casey Demons sign nine new players for 2022 season) which reports that Wal, who is great mates with Mac Andrew, and began playing only three years ago has made great strides in that time. He’s never played senior football and hardly stepped foot in a gym but was runner-up in the South East Juniors Under 17 Premier B & F in 2019. 

According to Casey coach, Mark Corrigan: “He’s got speed, he’s tough, he’s a good height at 186cm. We’ve been trying him through the wing and as forward. He’s a really nice left-foot kick.”

Wuol is eligible under the 23rd player rule and Corrigan is hoping that he plays early.

The Casey Demons player list has been issued:

CASEY DEMONS

James Munro, Cora Lynn *
Matthew Buntine, Caulfield Grammarians *
Mitch White, Cranbourne *
Thomas Freeman, Balwyn*
Jack Bell, Old Haileybury *
Aiden Quigley, Morwell *
Kyle Stainthorpe, Rowville 
Zach Andrewartha, Langwarrin
Reece Conca, Blackburn *
David Zaharakis, Bundoora *
Sam J. Reid, Echuca*
Jack Lonie, Old Haileybury *
Callum Moore, Wangaratta *

Development List

Roan Steele, Frankston YCW *
Tyler Edwards, Rowville *
Bryce Milford, Old Scotch *
Josh Smith, Beaconsfield *
George Grey, Cranbourne *
Tommy McCrae, Devon Meadows 
Miles Shepherd, Crib Point *
Luca Goonan, Frankston YCW *
Riley Baldi, Moe *
Corey Ellison, Cranbourne *
Ryan Valentine, Old Scotch
Jarryd Barker, Cranbourne
Matthew Johnson, Beaconsfield
Harvey Neocleus, Morwell
Ryan Koo Kwet Kim, Devon Meadows 
Wal Wuol, Berwick

* included on the MFC Covid19 top up list

Miles Shepard more famous  for Tiktoc @shepmates

1 hour ago, DeeSpencer said:

Happy to be proven wrong but there’s no indication the former afl players we’ve added to our top up list will actually play for Casey. They’re all making more money with less work playing local footy. We can’t afford Zaharakis, Lonie, Reid, Moore! Buntine will play and Conca we might be able to talk in to some Casey footy given he’s around the group, most likely he plays local footy or has a rest. Not the others.

They’re only signed in case we start having injuries and covid cases and get down towards the bare minimum. 

That's my understanding, they stay at local level and only play at if needed.

16 hours ago, WERRIDEE said:

Firstly the first thing I'll say is that the bulldogs will be the benchmark of the VFL with great players like Wallis, West, Ugle-Hagen and co and Casey will be a lot better when they get our quality VFL players out on the park like Zaharkis and co.

Team

B: D.Smith, Ellison, McVee

HB: Baker, 51, Freeman

C: Howes, Dunstan, Woewodin

HF: Melksham, van Rooyen, Rosman

F: Moniz-Wakefield, Weideman, M.Brown

FOLL: Bell, White, Laurie

IC: Munro, Goonan, Quigley, Grey, 54, 69 (sudanese player)

Goals: 4  M.Brown, 1 Dunstan, Howes, van Rooyen, Weideman

 Why have you signaled out one player and given him a label. 

11 hours ago, DubDee said:

A bit harsh no defenders got an interview, especially as our defence won us the flag really. One of May, Lever, Sales should have been included

I believe still to come is certain players re watching the game while commentating on it, that they have done in previous years. Id assume that will include defenders.

6 minutes ago, Neil Crompton said:

None of them. Weid was picked in the side with them. Probably play a half here and a half tonight. Good luck to him. 

Weed was picked in a side within a AFL.com article made up from a squad released from Melbourne.

25 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

Football staff don't usually attend the AGM do they?  Did any of them participate in the AGM last night?

Coaches would and not uncommon for players to attend especially new recruits who would get introduced/interviewed from my experiance.

Will we be underdone playing the bottom 2 teams as a lead into round one??

8 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Thought Bowey started to come good towards the end but I agree it wasn't their best performances.

That being said other than Rivers errant handball in the 4th Q there were no howlers.

An interesting tactic with Pickett being at the centre bounce for the start of each quarter. It got me to wondering if it was more about forward set up as he only appeared at the first bounce of each quarter.

Did you not watch many games last season DJ. Was used most games last year.

14 minutes ago, In Harmes Way said:

Interesting he laments leaving the dees and that watching us win a flag was "torture"

In a sliding doors world and he was still with us, I wonder who would have made way for him from the grand final team. 

Would we be premiers without May???