Dee Zephyr

Best we move on quickly.

I feel a little better now after listening to Goodwin after match. Watts and Tyson will play next week,  both could have played tonight apparently.

Viney ran well today and is a strong chance next week.

Hope it helps.

I thought Hogan grew in confidence as the game went on. He gets manhandled more than any other forward, umpires rarely notice, I'm not excusing his miss from 10 metres out but the amount of times he got burnt tonight by his teammates was a joke. 

FMD, scared of getting sick are we? Lynch on his own all night!!!

I've seen Hogan make numerous leads where he's been clear of his opponent by at least 10 metres and often they ignored him.

What do you want the guy to do when the ball gets kicked 30 metres over his head?

Did anyone else notice Paddy Ryder with his ankle heavily iced on the bench in the final minutes?

Could not care less about either team but can someone tell me why Isaac Smith played on at the end?

2 minutes ago, GCDee said:

Really? He went down like he got shot... soft as danger

That's what I thought, like a shot duck.

Its now becoming comical, he's clearly hurt and they keep playing him. He's constantly limping and in obvious discomfort.

1 minute ago, GCDee said:

Danger looks to have done the same as what cripps did last week!

See you later Geelong you pretenders 

Lol, false alarm! He's running the boundary.

Dangerfield hurt, very similar to Cripps. 

4 hours ago, Pates said:

I missed Bruce's comment but if he seriously said Essendon will become people's second team he obviously underestimates how much the competition hates them. 

It doesn't matter if I find out my soul mate is a mad hatter Essendon fan, I will never support them above being slightly less hated than Collingwood. 

Also missed the comment, must have been said whilst flicking channels and getting NRL scores but just like the title of this thread , everything NON MFC is just that!

NO WAY IN HELL!!!!!

2 minutes ago, DominatrixTyson said:

Pretty good game from Zaharakis at 114 AF points and 31 disposals, 2 goals and 6 inside 50's! 

Let's get him!

Does Bruce rehearse his commentary?

Apparently McKenzie got manhandled by the bigger hooker.

We definitely have the better Hickey!

5 minutes ago, Ben E said:

Very light session this arvo. Boys were out on ground for about half an hour, in small groups doing kick-to-kick for a while before standing in zone formations for different positional stoppages (not using ball).

Only things to note were that Billy Stretch was running about, JKH appeared to be part of midfield group and TMac part of forwards (no surprise there, I guess).

Low-key and lots of mixing with the crowd afterwards. Very inclusive. Kids happy. Well done, Dees.

Crows out on ground now (including Lynch). Got a couple of boos from my girls. Time to go!

Much appreciated Ben. Enjoy the game and go the Dees!!!

4 minutes ago, ManDee said:

Power imbalance.

 

Edit:- Or do you mean that you are not getting the younger women.

 

Thanks for making it clearer and in regards to your edit, lol, not one of my talents. 

" Inappropriate relationships with younger women that work in the AFL industry."

Inappropriate full stop if you are married, regardless the age of the women.

Im not quite getting the " younger women."

9 hours ago, Ben E said:

Funny, that's exactly what I have chosen to do this week. 'Tis a cracking place, lots to do and see. Perfect time of year as well. Who would have thought a mid-Winter family trip to Bali and the Top End would coincide with our beloved Dees playing the Crows in Darwin?! Expecting a big crowd. Lots of interest up here.

According to the MFC site there's an open training session today up there. If your daily schedule allows a visit to training could you please update anything of note?

I will admit, after watching the under 18 highlights of Petracca, McCartin and Gus I was happy for the MFC to draft Gus and McCartin. Although Petracca was a ball magnet and good in close his disposal was a bit iffy for mine.

Im so so happy now the Saints went with McCartin.

As pointed out, Petracca does seem to blow a bit during games this season and he looks a bit stuffed sometimes when I watch him but then I realise this kid had a tough first season after suffering a knee injury followed by a foot injury upon his return during an exercise outside of football.

The most impressive aspect on his part is his ability to play to the game plan and do what the coaches ask of him. This kid is a game breaker and we have only seen it a handful of times but I can't wait until he is given licence to break every single game apart. 

His balance and power combined with his skill and vision make Petracca one of the best talents I have seen come to the club in a long time. 

He simply wows me now every time he goes near the ball and he's one of few that doesn't make me hold my breath when he possesses it.

Exciting times ahead watching the number 5. 

10 hours ago, mrtwister said:

So who will be back first? 

Watts or Viney?

Salem or Brayshaw?

From what I saw on the footy show a short time ago, I'd say Viney will play next week if he has his way. He moved well during the handball competition, not that you can go by that though.

You wouldn't think he was on crutches only two days ago if you saw that.

31 minutes ago, Stretch Johnson said:

I hope Viney throws it back at him

Absolute Gold!!!

There's a video on the AFL website today called the grill, where coaches get asked various questions.

One of the questions posed to Goodwin was, " Favourite quote or mantra?"

Goodwin, " Failure can not compete with perseverance."

I like it!

Just now, JV7 said:

Unlesa Mission is selling us huge porkies Salem is still atleast 2 away I thought ? 

Yeah, he said 2-3 weeks.

7 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

I'm just grateful we have another game on free to air, we hardly had any but the last month or so have been great (aside from the fact that Channel Seven commentators are putrid).

I can't recall Bruce calling many Sunday 3.20pm games this year but I did notice he called the Pies v Hawks game a couple of weeks ago. I guess he picks and chooses the Speshhhhaaal games.

9 hours ago, Deestroy All said:

Probably the wrong thread but the way this joint is going tonight no one will care...

can someone tell me why Pedo's bone crunching tackle on Gibbs in the final minutes wasn't holding the ball?

9 hours ago, Pennant St Dee said:

I'm going from memory here and would assume he nailed Weitering almost instantly and the force of the tackle forced the ball loose. At the time I yelled ball but in hindsight I can play devil's advocate and say

No prior opportunity 

Ball jarred free in tackle

No incorrect disposal

 

That happened right in front of me and I'm certain I went blue in the face screaming for holding the ball.

Yes, the ball was jarred loose in that bone crunching tackle but Weitering took 2 to 3 lateral steps albeit small ones before he was tackled.  

Maybe it did constitute no prior but the umps were a lot hotter on some of our blokes.