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Someone reported in another thread (@Redleg maybe) that he has noticed players second guessing themselves when tackling/contesting because of the confusion around Tribunal decisions eg JvR and Hunter appeals. That would certainly affect our pressure and potentially cause doubt in players' minds on other aspects of play. Would also help explain why Port and Fremantle seemed to by-pass or easily break tackles. I wonder how we have rated on the pressure and contest scales in the last few weeks.

From AFL website: MELBOURNE is in discussions on a new deal for youngster Taj Woewodin as he pushes for an AFL debut. The versatile youngster is due to come out of contract this season at the end of his standard two-year contract after being drafted at the end of 2021, but is in contract talks for an extension. A two-year extension would be likely as with the majority of draftees coming out of their initial contract. With Chandler in discussions, Hibberd to wait, Jordon likely to go there are not many left OOC

From AFL website: MELBOURNE is in discussions on a new deal for youngster Taj Woewodin as he pushes for an AFL debut. The versatile youngster is due to come out of contract this season at the end of his standard two-year contract after being drafted at the end of 2021, but is in contract talks for an extension. A two-year extension would be likely as with the majority of draftees coming out of their initial contract.

Even thinking about losing to Carlton makes me feel ill. so I've had to snap myself out of thinking we will lose!

After preparing these threads for several years all fans sound the same: Extreme euphoria when a team is on a winning streak and a deep dive into the abyss when losing. imv a bit of argie - bargie is fine and as long as there is no nastiness or abuse at staff, players or posters, it is all part of what makes a forum fun and interesting. It would be quite boring if everyone was sensible all the time and had the similar opinions. Live and let live, I say! TBH, bf posters are fairly tame; I rarely have to edit abuse or nastiness out.

I was thinking the same thing. Essendon fans were the same. Part of the reason I was fearing an upset loss. I came to my senses and think we will win! They could have also been transcribed from DL posts of yesteryear or they may resurface in the next few weeks vs Pies and Cats.

Many thanks to @Demon Spurs @Queanbeyan Demon and @AzzKikA for keeping these threads going over recent weeks. I enjoyed reading them albeit after the games.

My favourites: I need suggestions for things to do when Carlton are playing. I’m probably old enough to join the local men’s shed but I’m scared they’ll have a telly on in the corner. Might volunteer at the dog shelter, can’t be angry when you’re looking after the poochies. I think I’ll make other plans Friday. Can’t imagine watching another soulless performance is a good use of time. Come & join me for a shopping spree at Chadstone 😂 Chadstone... omg that could be just as bad as going to the footy! I only shop at the Paris end. Go clothes shopping with the significant other. You'll be back watching footy faster than a politician breaks an election promise. …maybe I could spend the time finding a significant other? Did you just copy and paste my format? ;) Yep, I'm not clever enough to do that [censored] on my own. Besides it looks pretty professional. This has a hiding written all over it. Things are only going to get worse. At least I get married the next day. They can only ruin my Friday night. I fully expect to look in the TV Guide and see this game listed under the "comedy" genre because they're going to make us look silly. C'mon Vossy, we know you're lurking around here looking for ideas. At least give the fans something different to cheer about...if we're gonna go down, lets go down swinging rather than take the 'safe' option. Same old same old.

The mood was downbeat before we lost to Freo and didn't improve much as the week went on. Significant pre-occuption with the non selection of Dow. Here is a sample of comments on the same theme. Another Friday night game. Another weekend ruined. We’re killing Friday night footy again Dees by plenty. This is going to be ugly. I've gone from extremely disappointed to feeling the old comfort of going to the footy next week with zero expectations of being able to win. That has done it for me We may not score. We will make the eight. Couldn't have had a worse start to the season and we find ourselves half a game out. Common sense says we can't continue to play this badly. We will go on a run at some point. Just when you think all is lost, it always changes. They lost today, there going to be hungrier then ever, and with our key personnel out OUCH!!! This could be the week we say bye bye to another coach!!! Can we forefit? Watched Melbourne lose this weekend. All the little things didn’t work for them. The ball bounced the wrong way at the last second, the shot at goal just missed, the pass was a metre long. Watch all these things magically happen for them on Friday night. There is still a glimmer of hope within this team. Maybe all is not wrong like it looks from the outside. When it clicks, because it will, it has to. It is going to be be special. Lets hope its this Friday night! Demons aren’t traveling well at the moment, hopefully our boys spark up and bring home the 4 point. I’ve got everything crossed for the best possible result a win. Surprised Cerra got off but happy with it. Looking forward to May & Lever breaking intercept marking records and McKay kicking another couple out on the full this week. Put JSOS on ball, ditch the stupid ruck move. Fisher on ball to spice things up even more. TDK lead up forward. Stop making silly bombs into congested space. Stop making Jesse go for contested marks against players twice his size. We might actually have a chance..lol I thought we'd begun to move past the 'bomb it long' strategy. I even thought we might move beyond the 'boundaries at all costs' mantra. Until we learn to effectively use and exploit the corridor and lower the eyes (two things you'd think would be pretty basic - not easy, but basic) then we've got no chance. While Mirk's ruck work is improving he just can't get involved around the ground. He needs to be clunking them like Cox but he doesn't. Would get exposed against 2 of the best around the ground rucks in the league. We will play Grundy into form this week -- expect the big man to have a night out -- I hope silvagni not forced to second ruck Melbourne might play Harry into form this week ... What will happen is some lesser-light will suddenly have a burst of good play that kills us and the game, then this same person will disappear for the next several weeks. Just say Melksham when you mean Melksham. I can't disagree with you eg Melksham beat three Carlton defenders to win the game for them in the last 30 seconds last year ...that was a real kick in the hurtful places. Watch van rooyen, kick 4+-a star in the making Pickett is playing CBB as much these days - turning into a Rioli class player - unfortunately. When he 'rests' up forward he is still making stuff happen. Fritsch is a freak - I see McGovern as the only serious match up - unless Saad is asked to play a totally negating role on him - that could work b McGovern has no defence. He’ll get carved up. IMO, It has to be Kemp and Young needs to come back.ecause they match up for leg speed and jump - but that takes Saad out of rebound duties. I would love to see Charlie off a HFF just going where he pleases……push into stoppage, burst pass for a handball receive. Gallop up the wing as a hit up target…..if anything it would make may and Lever more accountable Fritsch is the one that worries me…he and Melksham and Kosi P Felt a little sorry for Harry today hearing how it’s been a struggle lately with his kicking etc. especially seeing his mother in the rooms giving him a hug They have bad memories of the job Melksham and Kozzie did on them last year. Kept them out of the finals Still have this niggling fear Harry will find his range this week so I was preparing for an upset. Nonetheless, they have me convinced of a win. Dees by 3 goals.

Not sure if you caught up with the latest on this. With a GA membership and having purchased a 'guest pass' the club will send a link to acquire a complimentary 'ground entry pass'. So your daughter can enjoy the game with you on level 2. If you haven't received the link in the coming days give the club a call.

BOM says it might just be a little shower...

Updated for Sestan and Verrall extending their rookie contracts until end of 2024

Yeah, Harry will find his range soon - just hope it isn't this week!! I wasn't thinking goals from Cerra. His outside, uncontested work is what makes him so valuable as a distributor from the stoppages.

Thanks. Bit of a shock leaving the sunny 22 degree Gold Coast yesterday and be back in cold Melbourne last night. What was also a shock is that I missed the turnoff to Beach Road and ended up on freeways. Unfortunately, the navigation system on my new car doesn't have its co-ordinates set properly and told me to exit after I had passed the exits! Then it took me thru' side streets I didn't know. One was a tiny group of shops and when bright lights flashed I new it was a speeding camera. Not knowing the area I had slowed but it was a 40 kph zone, with poorly located, unlit signs. Firmly convinced the camera was set up as a revenue earner. Not happy!!

Wasn't thinking a tag per se. Just enough 'minding' to nullify him at stoppages and run him ragged - he can't run at the best of times.

Cripps will be fired up for this game after he was falsely accused on not staying in the team hotel in Sydney. Not to mention the self-inflicted grief being poured on his club and the questioning of his captaincy. Hopefully, someone 'minds' him and runs him ragged to test that injured ankle. Cerra is a big win for them. With all their midfield outs he will return to play there which is where he plays his best. Question is will our midfield be switched on or will our ruck dominance be 'wasted'? Even with all their outs they will do some damage. MFCSS is preparing me for an upset...

That post was made before we lost to Freo. Nonetheleess, the downbeat mood continued albeit with less intensity. Our loss to Freo gave them some encouragement. I'm waiting to see if it improves further after the Cerra decision and then post the 'What They Are Saying @ ...' thread; probably tomorrow.

That sounds personal to me!

No. To be fair, I don't recall what info was in the public domain at that time I wrote that. As more came out and I read more widely on it I could see the total unfairness of it all for Clarkson and Fagan. Clarkson and Fagan should never have been named. It is very sad all round. PS not sure of the value of going back to the beginning of this and dragging up so many old posts to challenge.

Earlier this year a friend had the same problem and the club organised a paper entry which was collected at the membership office near gate 3 on the day of the game. In addition, the digital barcode appeared in the mfc mobile app which could have also being used for entry. So under normal circumstances entry to the G is simple even without a card. For the KB game, we just have to wait and see what the club comes up with re GA membership + Guest Pass. I have two guests in this category for the KB game so am keenly interested in the outcome. I'm confident they will find a solution that means we don't have to buy Reserve seats for guests (which I did last night to be on the safe side)

Would rather donate $ to the club than increase their KB numbers!! LOL the Pies supporting members of my family decllined my invitation to join my demon supporting niece and I, as my guests. (To be fair, some had good reasons). But I managed to rope in a neutral that I know to be a demon-at-heart and a non demon fan, invited on the condition they barrack for the dees for the game. So in one gesture I've decreased the number of Pie fans and increased the number of dee fans at the game

Its in the 'Membership Details' of your account. If not familair with the process follow these steps: Click the 'Membership' tab on mfc websie. Click on 'Login' It will take you to this the Ticketmaster website which is where accounts are held. Click on 'Sign in'. Put in email address then password when requested. Your 'Membership Details' page should appear. The 12 digit barcode will be listed for each membership. Other posters may know of a shortcut. And maybe the mobile app is easier but I haven't tried that.

May I remind you of Maysie, Langdon, Jayden etc etc etc!! Or are you ditching them too!!🙃

I make it: 5/5 Petracca 4/3 Viney 4/2 Rivers 3/0 Sicily 2/0 Oliver 1/0 May 1/) Newocombe The top 3 got votes from both coaches. The rest from one coahc only. I would hope coaches aren't voitng along 'party lines'.

My favourite part was when Spargo had a big grin on his face after his second goal - the closest I've seen to a celebration from him. ❤️💙Charlie!!