Review Dees v the Aints: the Good, Bad & Fugly

[MarcMaverick]

Max coming in under an injury cloud.

He's even taller than Taker.

 

[Pedantic]

Langdon had a good game in a new role as a high half forward

 

[JP2]

Max coming in under an injury cloud.

Graphic design is my passion:

 

[SackLunch]

Off topic a bit, but does anyone have change anymore? I swipe the lot in the approved non contact manner (and when I look at my bank statements on the rare occasion, we are all getting scalped) but I haven’t had money for years. I feel for the homeless on the street. I used to give them something when I could.

I still only use money, and will continue to do so until it no longer exists.

 

[Proper Gander]

I still only use money, and will continue to do so until it no longer exists.

I’m on board. Let’s do it

 

[Topkent]

10 goals to 8 after quarter time. Classic Melbourne do just enough to win game. Wasn't really watching tbh was playing on my phone. Who cares

 

[Demon Attack]

Harvest Snaps Max did to the field what human Max did to Marshall.

 

[Crusty Demon]

I'm not sure about this, are they one of the best defensive teams? I think their defence is mediocre at best they are 8th on lowest scores against. Still they way we played in the 1st and 3rd quarters was very pleasing.

We're only the 2nd side to kick 100pts on them. And yes, Ross Lyon sides are strong defensively. 67 inside 50s was a great turn around from last week. Freo a bigger test next week. They are playing good footy.

 

[Crusty Demon]

I actually want us to win and really enjoyed this game unlike some around here. I honestly don't know what some people expected from the game? Surely we exceeded what some were predicting? Scored 100pts. 67 inside 50s showed more attacking style. Runs of goals. Some great lowering of the eyes and lead up marks. Solid enough win. Looking around every other game from the weekend, wasn't many other teams putting up bigger numbers or playing more attacking footy. In fact, I'd argue we played the most attractive footy over most every other side this wknd.

 

[Proper Gander]

Oh my head. Oh dear.

 

[Toump Ass]

I honestly don't know what some people expected from the game?

A comfortable victory against a bottom 4 side… woop woop!

I’m not falling for that lmao.

 

[Bluelegs]

Oh my head. Oh dear.

Too much change in your fruit bowl last night?

 

[Proper Gander]

Too much change in your fruit bowl last night?

I don’t even know what this means. It probably means something. I don’t know. I’ve got an angry octopus in my head

 

[Bluelegs]

Few thoughts,

It does look like Kozzy is finally getting the midfield time we have asked for. I've also seen ANB floating through there which I've liked. Get Rivers and Windsor in there to play receiver a bit more and I'll be happy.

JVR coming back in with a nice bag. Once again he thrives from a more open forwardline.

I like McAdam but he's clearly not ready for the seniors. I'm not sure why he needed to come back in when Sestan could play a similar role and has done more to earn his spot.

I feel a bit for Petty, we refused to use him as a forward for years then when we finally do he injures his foot and ruins his mobility and now Goodwin is stubbornly unwilling to end the experiment.

I've gotten to a point where I'm not noticing Oliver anymore. He doesn't do anything memorable. Really disappointing fall from the player he used to be.

Tom Sparrow

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Tom Sparrow

Age

24

Ht

183cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.0

4star

K

6.0

2star

HB

9.0

5star

M

1.0

1star

T

2.0

4star

CL

3.0

4star

D

15.0

4star

K

6.0

2star

HB

9.0

4star

M

1.0

1star

T

2.0

3star

CL

3.0

4star

D

15.0

4star

K

6.0

3star

HB

9.0

5star

M

1.0

1star

T

2.0

4star

CL

3.0

5star

, another nothing game.

Hunter did enough to keep his spot. We look better with him in the side.

Tomlinson won't hold his spot but it was great to see him have such a lively game. IIRC Dogs almost took him off our hands a couple of years ago and then didn't. Hopefully there's an opportunity for him somewhere after he leaves us. I think he still has a bit to contribute.

 

[Bluelegs]

I don’t even know what this means. It probably means something. I don’t know. I’ve got an angry octopus in my head

Too many Harvest Snaps Pea Crisps in your Mascot Marathon, so to speak?

 

[Toump Ass]

Anb another good game. He might be our best midfielder lol.

 

[stEdy]

On the Hunter/Billings thing - Hunter is a very smart player and knows when to keep the ball moving (that little tap on in the first half was very clever). Billings almost always holds the ball up from a mark and then ends up choosing the safest 20-25m kick anyway.

We have enough safe and sound decision makers. Hunter instinctively wants to keep the play moving, probably why he played his best footy in that run and handball Dogs team of 2016, and I think that's why he needs to play in the team.

Woey also deserves a full game. If Windsor needs a rest then Woey should come in.

 

[stEdy]

I'll never get tired of Tmac holding the ball up with 1 hand after taking a mark.

Such a weird tic but I love it

 

[MarcMaverick]

On the Hunter/Billings thing - Hunter is a very smart player and knows when to keep the ball moving (that little tap on in the first half was very clever). Billings almost always holds the ball up from a mark and then ends up choosing the safest 20-25m kick anyway.

We have enough safe and sound decision makers. Hunter instinctively wants to keep the play moving, probably why he played his best footy in that run and handball Dogs team of 2016, and I think that's why he needs to play in the team.

Woey also deserves a full game. If Windsor needs a rest then Woey should come in.

I would do that. Switch Woey and Windsor around.

 

[melbun]

Windsor was in my bad list. He played a less than ordinary game.

 

[420]

211cm, 30something with a dicky calf just annihilated a top5 ruckman and arguably had his best game of the season. We are so flipping lucky to have big maxy

 

[jhong]

Good . We won
Bad . Inability to crush a team when we have them by the throat.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

I’m not falling for that lmao.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

I've gotten to a point where I'm not noticing Oliver anymore. He doesn't do anything memorable. Really disappointing fall from the player he used to be.

Its getting to the stage now where I just expect him to look average week to week, no point even getting worked up over. Might start calling him Dulliver though.

 

[Toump Ass]

Wasn’t even a comfortable victory, lets be honest.

Outside of North the Saints are the worst team in the league and they won two quarters.

And you just know those campaigners are out drunk on barhwater somewhere celebrating too.