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Love that interstate sides fear us at home now.

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2 hours ago, Wiseblood said:

While Spencer doesn't excite me, he can at least give us something in the ruck duels and he straightens us up.  Pedersen can play the majority of the game forward, which takes the pressure off Watts, Hannan and Petracca, while T Mac straightens us up down back and takes the pressure off his brother.  Because of that I'd bring Spencer in if he's fit.

Agree, I watched Spencer closely in the pre season and then the 2s. He was in very good form. Then when he replaced Max he held his own. I know he is coming back from injury but I feel he will quietly get the job done. And if nothing else, take the pressure off. 

38 minutes ago, Colin B. Flaubert said:

That smelled of round 2, 2016 effort. It's rare that I get too worked up but I can tell the difference between an effort where we are cracking in but not getting the breaks and an effort where we are playing like head wobblers. I got bloody dirty at what I was seeing.

However, we got over the line and that is what matters. The bye comes at a good time for us as we need to have our heads on straight for the Magpies.

Positives:

Nate Jones: he played a great captain's game. Stood up when it mattered.

Cam Pedersen: One thing I love about him is that he is one of the few we have who never takes the head off and replaces it with a turnip. Even when it seemed we were trying our best to recreate the footballing equivalent of Fawlty Towers, he was hitting targets and presenting.

Mitch Hannan: Not overly prolific but takes advantage of the opportunities he is given. Should retain his spot as a medium sized forward when Jesse comes back.

Jeff Garlett: Near textbook small forward's game. 

 

Negatives: 

O-Mac: Everytime he seemed to get to the ball, I would say 'he's not ready'. I don't back away from this. Decision making for a defender needs serious work.

Tommy Bugg: Why is he being played forward? Needs some serious time with a goal kicking coach.

Consistency of effort: For a full half of football, we were playing like deadset muppets. A combo of the Suns running out of puff and us deciding to put in a half decent effort got us over the line.

 

Buggy's a tough one, he does all the right things, but as a forward if your not slotting them..

1 hour ago, Wolfmother said:

While I don't agree with the contents of the letter, I'm actually happy about it. 

 

For too long a Melbourne loss was a shrug of the shoulders, an oh well they tried. It's about time more was demanded from this club and unacceptable performances are put under the microscope. 

While I dont agree with the content or the delivery.. good on him/her, we are as soft as butter. We should be letting the club know how we feel.

I dont rember the year when the entire Inter Milan members stand stood with their backs to the game for the whole first half. Now thats showing your discontent

Why do I bother?!

1 minute ago, Bates Mate said:

I hate head first, fall over ducking Selwood more

This is why Selwood will never win a brownlow.

5 minutes ago, The Reverend said:

Hard to play without a ruckman. we were just worn down in the end. Brave effort. Be proud of how far we've come. In previous years that woould have been a 70 point loss.

Fair call Rev, bet we had done all the hard work just had to hold them in the last. 

Can not believe we had them on the ropes and let it slide!!! For god sake we smelt blood at 3/4. Thats the difference between top 4 and the the rest, when the foots on the throat!

For the record I am a huge Roos fan and I’m ecstatic he is at the helm of our famous club.

Something I find alarming: I am left questioning Paul’s motive for opening up old wounds in regards to the tanking saga. I had moved on, new era, new coach, new people in charge etc.. In one interview Paul alludes to recruiting over the preseason to strengthen the list and in another he states that the club is scared, poisoned and scarred. For a club who’s only selling point (aside from money) is come and be part of the resurgence re; Mitch Clark I don’t feel it is wise to publicly chastise the club like this. I feel this will only act to discourage potential quality not attract it.

Could it be Paul Roos is attempting to distance himself from the performance of the side? I remember during the reign of terror MN began to refer to the side as they instead of we. Should Paul Roos be held more accountable for this seasons result? I just struggle to see how bringing up this dark period will benefit anyone.