Dee Zephyr

23 minutes ago, SFebey said:

Does Hogan lead enough? Repeat lead? Is this a tactic by Goodwin?

Yes he leads. He got burnt multiple times on Saturday night.

The kicks to him were constantly high and  I noticed Jesse several times after we bombed it point to the kicker and say he wanted it in front of him and to lower their eyes.

4 minutes ago, ProDee said:

The disrespect shown to a young developing player, such as the cretinous post above, who has had tremendous recent personal loss, plus his own not inconsiderate health scares, absolutely sickens me.

 

Yep, the kid has received criticism on this thread, changes v Port thread and post match thread. 

It's relentless!

3 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

"Inconclusive video evidence to clear Dusty." 

They can't show the replay of the incident that was clear as day on Foxtel? 

An all new low for the AFL.

Unbeliavable!

Inconclusive video evidence?

The cameras can catch you pulling out a $50 from your wallet in the hot dog stand but there's no further vision of Dusty....

1 minute ago, Sir Why You Little said:

They will be slaughtered in September

I'm hoping it's us that does the slaughtering.

Just now, Rafiki said:

Brisbane are getting reamed by the umpires

Martin and Riewoldt are protected species!!!

Now that I have slept on it a tad, I've come to realise last night wasn't as bad as it looked. In no way am I excusing some of the dumb kicking that was on display especially into the forward line but this has been an extremely tough 6 week patch. 

Injuries happen to every club but the unluckiest aspect for us is the key cogs that it's happened to and its required a major structural change. Very hard for any coach to plan for this.

Midfield is now headed by a 19 year old in Oliver, Petracca had been sacrificed from where he's been excelling at all year to support Oliver and has performed admirably.

Hannan and Harmes have been effective either side of the centre square and now they are asked to be ball winners. 

We looked most dangerous last night when we moved Hogan up the field and let Max clunk a couple in the 3rd quarter.

We are most dangerous when we have the luxury to make positional changes during the game because we are so well balanced with a full compliment. Oppositions simply can not stop us when this occurs but we have reverted to worrying about the opposition too much lately. 

Our players are not C graders. some of them have been asked to play out of their comfort zones and it's come pretty sudden for them. The experience they will gain is invaluable. 

In all of this you have to find some positives and ANB has definitely surprised me. Impressed with his last month and he certainly looks a keeper.

Structurally we were not much better in the Carlton game but that win could be huge come seasons end.

Margin for error is diminishing by the minute but on the other hand we have a lot of upside of getting back to our best.

2 minutes ago, Dappa Dan said:

Had a feeling they could have. Heart says: right call, save them, we have bigger badder games coming up. Head says: Is it a good idea to hold players back? man we could have used them tonight. Particularly Watts.

Probably a good decision to hold them back and I agree with you on Watts. His footskills and lowering of the eyes were much needed.

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?