Mega Thread 2023 AFL Finals Chat

[greatgatsby]

I think it's because their midfield is getting belted. Slow and long because can't win the contest , sounds familiar.

Yep, Petracca & Oliver need to get down and dirty if Melbourne are to get back in it.

 

[FreoRicci]

Yep, Petracca & Oliver need to get down and dirty if Melbourne are to get back in it.

I’d put Pickett inside mid. Don’t know why they don’t persist with it.
Need pace and creativity.

 

[CakeEater]

So how are the Vic media going to spin it when Maynard gets off but JVR doesnt

 

[Perfect Purple]

This is probably the worst game I’ve seen Melbourne play this season. So many players below par.

Losing Angus so early in the game has really messed up their structures, and they‘re being out marked all over the ground, especially the forward line. Their long high bombs are getting them nowhere. The Pies are cleaning up.

Melbourne need to show far more than they have so far if they hope to win this.

Glad to see Angus is ok.

 

[Lach72]

Van Rooyen half the footballer Amiss is.

He’s a good player. I’d love him for us. Reminds me of David Schwartz pre knee injuries.

 

[MadDocker]

Maynard 100% knew what he was doing, he's an elite sportsman. Could have very serious consequences for Brayshaw and will get glossed over as "part of the game" but I don't rate it.

 

[Lach72]

I think it's because their midfield is getting belted. Slow and long because can't win the contest , sounds familiar.

Oliver has been shite

 

[Sweetback]

With his concussion history that might be the year for Brayshaw

 

[Lach72]

So how are the Vic media going to spin it when Maynard gets off but JVR doesnt

Maynard didn’t snipe.
jVR lined him up and hit him with an elbow. Chalk and cheese

 

[Kapow!!!]

You get the feeling Melbourne have thrown everything at this and have gotten nothing

 

[freo_leo29]

Clear 50 there, hate when players do that, pretend they arent in the area and stop

 

[freo_leo29]

Might be time to ruck Mcdonald and let JVR stay upfront

 

[Van_Dyke]

This game sucks

 

[freo_leo29]

Bobby>>>>>>Ginnivan

 

[Kapow!!!]

That's a massive blow. Melbourne have thrown the kitchen sink for a quarter and a half for no reward and then Collingwood get a quick transition from a mistake for an easy goal.

Melbourne aren't winning this

 

[dropbear101]

Oliver has been shite

weird year from him though. do you reckon hes 100%

 

[DocT]

I reckon Melbourne are badly missing the Jackson Jive

 

[FreoRicci]

2 goals in 2.5 quarters. Just not going to do it

 

[FreoRicci]

JVR is terrible tonight. Probably won’t play next week.

 

[freo_leo29]

Cmon Dees, more of that

 

[Kapow!!!]

My god Fritsch that was woeful. Blown chance for an open goal

 

[greatgatsby]

Brayshaw a huge loss. McDonald cooked. Petracca held. Van Rooyen not yet ready (but not at Amiss’ level anyway).

 

[FreoRicci]

Collingwood just ride it and get a goal the other way.
Melbourne have had no reward for their pressure

 

[freo_leo29]

Dees just keep getting it on their opposite foot all night

So hard to kick on the opposite under this kind of pressure

 

[FreoRicci]

Need two goals quick to bring the margin back to 9 at least.