Diamond_Jim

Looking back on that cringe worthy third quarter against Freo and for that matter the even more disastrous last minute or so of the final quarter we need to work on exiting our back half under pressure. Given that it is a set play there must be some series of combinations that can be run to the advantage of the player(s) who know the sequence in advance. In that third quarter the ball was continually locked in the Freo forward 50 even when we had kick outs let alone when we took the quick kick option

wonderful suggestion.... I could have just liked it but it is worth re-quoting When the transition fund and health fund are in place plus something for players from the old days then the salary cap can go up

Sorry to appear dumb .... but what is the system behind being named or not named in the VFL side? I am assuming that anyone named in the VFL side who played AFL last week is a candidate for being dropped. On this basis Tyson could be dropped?

so given it's a 25 man squad tonight I expect it will probably include lots of permutuations though I do notice Casey play Saturday evening so all should be revealed

Not a bad earner these Anzac day matches Every extra dollar over the base price (of which they get a share anyway) goes to the Bombers http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-03-03/bombers-push-up-anzac-day-ticket-prices

Mmm...lots of almost season long injuries there if you add 3-4 weeks in the VFL to get match fitness Shows how lucky we were last year!

Have heard this.... reminds me of dvd and blu rays ..... by the time they agreed on the new technology most people had moved onto streaming etc and moreover it was not a quantum leap in quality such as between VHS and DVD. The other thing I notice is that the 80" tv's do not seem to be coming down in price and are still at a big premium to say the 65" with the same features. At present I have a 67" plasma and was holding off for a good deal on an 80" premium model.... Ah such first world problems

Probably the Guards Houeshold Division tie.... based on google https://www.regimentalshop.com/collections/ties Was in London a couple of years back and saw the former guards marching to the cenotaph. The civilian "uniform" for a former guards officer is bowler hat pin stripes and umbrella.... straight out of Mary Poppins !!!

Sponsors pay you by reference to your exposure... attendances at the ground represent at best 10% of that exposure

and they know that sport people will always be there as against the reality show's theatre going fast forwarders. The truth is that probably the ads for MKR would have been sold nationally and probably have some kickers for ratings etc so the local show (which is what AFL is) goes to the secondary channel. MFC does not really have much luck with FTA.... to anybody selling our product FTA is crucial and I suspect that we and the Saints are pretty well at the bottom of the ranking. Even GWS with almost zero supporters has FTA every second week into NSW

Thanks Praha few more question ... here in Australia I have ADSL 2.... speeds can be variable but at present it is 7.64 Mbps down and 0.9Mbps up... when I connect my VPN to say Montreal it drops to 4.84 Mbps down and 0.67 Mbps up..... Will this be enough to access the watchafl product at the quality you suggest Does the watchafl product work on a smart TV or do I have to connect via another device and does it make a difference as to what that device is phone, tablet laptop Just thought that if I am watching via the Smart Tv I would have to install my VPN on the TV... is that complex or just like a laptop install? many thanks again

just curious...so what does this mean in fact. Looking at upgrading the old mega plasma so a few questions Is it 720p or 1080p and what chance of ultra hd on FTA Also what level is the HD on Foxtel. I have heard that the internet foxtel.... Foxtel Go is not as good quality as the cable version Overseas I have cable and I notice the EPL is crystal clear whereas the tennis for example also in HD is good but not spectacular Formula 1 were trumpeting that the race was now in ultra hd Lastly is sound quality.... does it differ in the sense that some have 3/5/7 channel surround sound... again just curious Many thanks

fermented shark can be a sometimes welcome addition to that luncheon.

same ... that Dockers game should have been a comfortable win in theory ... and ...... I had also pencilled in a win against Richmond so next week is a big one

A very pleasant day down by the bay preceded by some lovely fish and chips at the Pier fish and chippery. In the winter sunshine and with low winds Seagull Oval is a wonderful venue. Unfortunately the game from a Demons viewpoint was a great disappointment. Obviously they are trying to get the game plan of run and handball going but it seemed that every third handball in the chain was to a player standing still who was then heavily tackled. (Sounds familiar doesn't it.). The best part of the day's play was probably between Trengove and Brayshaw in the second quarter but even that good play was preceded by a fumble. In the third quarter and for some of the fourth I stood a few metres from the coaching dug out. The reaction of players when they come off is very different. JKH is very talkative. wheras Angus was always quiet and serious looking. It made me wonder if he is enjoying his football but perhaps that is his game psyche. As an occasional watcher I would not feel competent to comment too much on individual players save that none really stood out to me other than Pederson. He has a strong body and positions himself well. My gut tells me that he is not really the future given our game plan but I am starting to worry that the players as a group are not quite yet up to the game plan. Trengove had lots of the ball but I cannot really remember many flashes of brilliance. Angus fought very hard and played well without being outstanding. Casey as a team were outmarked and generally outdone around the packs and occasionally on the outside. The third quarter reminded somewhat of our third quarter against Freo on Saturday. That being said they were not thrashed today and with a few less misses on easy shots for goal they would have been a lot closer. All in all an enjoyable and instructive day. PS: The facilities were good and my AFL (Melbourne Support) got me in for half price ($5). Judging by the constant queue they obviously do a very popular hamburger etc.

thanks Xarron ... much appreciated... have not been on the Willy train in years

Must say I am thinking of heading along Train to the old Willy station a nice meal of fish and chips on the Esplanade and then off to the game. Only light winds predicted so it should not be too bad off the bay. The other choice is Hawks v Cats at the G but I may need a change of scene after Saturday's game. Some practical questions: Numbers.... how do I find out the numbers of the players AFL (Melbourne Support).... I suppose I still have to pay and how much please Suggested viewing spots ie good wind breaks Thanks PS and any luncheon suggestions

very painful memory ... this young nobody hopelessly outdbodied and out manouevered Dunn on the boundary line and kicked a goal. He has proved not to be a flash in the pan that Bont guy. Dunn was having a great season down back. All he had to do was push the ball over the line. Deliberate out if bounds was not a problem then. On Saturday it was way too early to try and close out the game when we hit the front. Sure we could have loaded the backline but they would have had plenty of time to penetrate and score. The best defence was another goal.

Darcy Moore... five kicks one handball...0 goals ... 1 behind He and Weideman continue to run neck and neck along the bottom .... which coach will blink first (perhaps they will both just shut their eyes). After this week I can understand the call for Weideman to go back to Casey and on balance I reluctantly agree provided they can give him some good match simulation. Weeks out in the wind of Casey are not really what is required. Brayshaw is the big question mark. Does he require a good or a top game to force his way back.

For teams who have Docklands as their home ground one would think that they should have good accuracy on goal from say 40 metres out anywhere between the 45 metre arcs but it does not seem so. No wind or other variables... just the walk up and the players personal aiming spot to counteract normal skew etc. Perhaps it is the lack of training on the ground or whatever but its an area ripe for the sports scientists.

sounds about right ... but worried that we don't seem to have the X factor to take us much further. Seems that when the youngsters come on the 4-7 year players just slip that little bit. Petracca and Oliver could be that X factor ... now we need the rest to maintain form Bulldogs winning last year shows what can be achieved but runs like that are the exception rather than the rule All in all I am upbeat about the next year or two but hell the MFC does test you !!

have we improved ... yes but the easy beats from last year have improved and some of the harder ones have gone down a little. Now... how much have we improved .... not sure

thank you so much PSD ... there used to be a listen live button and/or a little head set so I missed that play button. Back in Oz now and will be very interested if that little button still shows when I open the app overeseas thanks again

that sounds about right are we going to tag Martin and if so with whom?