dpositive

I have found this thread fantastic, overwhelming in the intellectual content. i hope our opponents are not reading it as I believe it has exposed some very salient points. i also hope that there is similar examination of our opponents structures, patterns and actions, and that that analysis is handed on to the club. You have identified some specific individual and group weaknesses. I have not finished all the content but feel compelled to make some comments so apologise if I do repeat something that arises after p3. Many years ago I was overly examining Chaos theory. When our group went to the footy we often talked of what was the reason for MFC apparent lack of success. We talked of structures and personnel. Richmond eventually ievolved Chaos football after Footscray broke the Hawthorn Sydney structured models. We didn't have enough time or nclination to put the effort that contributors to this thread have done so congratulations. To return to the Chaos theory, I believe that you have identified the key feature of that theory there are patterns in Chaos. You need enough data a and sophisticated techniques to identify those patterns but they are there. You then need to recognise how to exploit those patterns. Consistency of action to establish bifurcation and create the expected outcome is what you have identified. i look forward to your continued data collection an analysis and hope there's is some aspiring younger generation who can undertake a Phd on this thread. But again I hope we are using this approach on our opponents to ensure we control the Chaos rather than react.

One week at a time eh?

Anywhere in the eight will do.. As is often said finals are a new season. While I believe we have a squad that includes team makeups that allows us to beat every team and I believe we can beat every team on the way to win the flag perhaps a loss along the way may be ok, just to relieve the pressure and restore underdog status with commentators. Doing a Bradbury ain't so bad if you end up with the prize. That said we must beat the dogs. its back to the coach to get the selections, structures and attitude right. I hope he is reinforcing their winning state and building confidence.

Not sure why you say rubbish. i agree with you that he is underrated, I think wizard reflects that. It's difficult to pick his game apart coz it is such high standard, usually fast and reactionary. I still reckon he gets no protection from the umpires, which shows how good he is. I said he works in the engine room and that is meant as a high compliment. i did say he sometimes doesn't put on pressure but I acknowledge and maintain it is because he is often recovering from the high ntensity work he has done., and I only said that and all other comments as to why he is underrated by opposition supporters. personally I don't care what opposition supporters say it's more important that we recognise he's a star and that our coaches look after him and use him well coz he is one of the significant part of the team that can have prolonged success for the next ten years. That's why your right mentioning his age.

Always thought Sam had potential. Only just beginning to reach it. He was slightly built and needed to grow into his body. Some can be done in gym but contesting with May and Lever helps timing and positioning. Weid can become a Tom Hawkins type using his speed and new found strength through timing. Better delivery and support helps. It was great that he performed against the Pies, I hope we are calling his name for years as he becomes part of our premiership teams. We also need to have some replacements to ensure he gets rested when appropriately.

Yep and doesn't it improve results. Hope the coach and other players reinforce this and continue to maintaining n the momentum to success. His slight build compared to others is deceptive. He is a hard nut and strong enough to extract. I do think that his effort is outstanding although it sometimes seem to fatigue him which reduces his defensive work. Needs to be managed with time in the engine room moderated. Significant part of our mid field team strength.

Well done DD. Bet your happy to share the love and the cost today.

On channel 9 now

Thanks Frog perhaps they knew Pies fans would not want to watch and victory might improve profile of MFC matches for future.

Yeeeees 56 points as the song rings out

Can the umpires turn this around

May like a gazelle Defence holding them out Dees earning some respect 3/4 time Keep the pressure on Dees

XTrac adds exclamation point

Go Dees wet weather work Hibberd saves his mistake

One of the best scoring quarter with 7 goals. 10 4 to 5.2 Spargo and a sprinkle around Colingwood struggling to hold on Melbourne with a sniff hard to hold. Hope it looks as good as Whitey is saying

Langdon responds Go Dees

58 v 32 holding on to a lead. Reid keeps Pies staying close

Jeff White happy with Pruess.

Doing enough?. Spargo 3 Mc Donald good stuff

Reprise Yorkshire Vet, American Pickers, Border Patrol, Still showing Optus stadium Perth for Prime 7.

I think the disinterest on this thread has infected the coverage as no free to air out here in NE Vic. Youd reckon there would be enough Pies supporters to get coverage on one of the three 7 outlets to out rate Pawn stars or similar dross on at this time.

Thanks for making me think about this a bit more. i guess I see Gus complements Oliver. Viney complements Oliver. Gus and Viney don't complement each other as both work best in the same position, but they do it differently. and your right Gus breaks away more where Viney is in the struggle.

You're right Viney is more crash and bash. Bradshaw is more skilled at getting through the pack, can avoid tackles and stays upright while Viney bulldozes through. And yes Bradshaw is able to get it on the outside while Viney does not seem to. The point of similarity is they both are most effective in tight in the pack and can get the ball out, but Gus is probably more sophisticated.

Oliver is the pinball wizard. Gets plenty of hard ball and loose ball with his quick reflexes. Doesn't always damage with his disposal and goes unnoticed coz he doesn't hold the ball long quick disposal his forte. Often the one two tree four links are lost at another point in the trail so not as damaging. He also doesn't shepherd and jogs off the ball so can allow space for opponents.Nouestioning his work rate which is consistently forged in the boiler house but he gets no release with umpire protection so can fatigue and be less effective. Love him and when he is on we are a lot better. The coach should use him as a barometer. When he's good he's very good when he's off he should be taken off and rested.

As stated previously. Have a great day. You are representing us who cant be there. Cheer loud and proud GO DEES. WITH PASSION AND ENTHUSIASM