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I think so. It's funny, is almost rather play Port there than Richmond at the G.
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Flogstradamus After 11 Years, Melbourne Are Finally Back In The Finals *TOTY 2017*
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played good football this year and other then having a few campaigners in the side have nothing against them
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Only if we play you - if we get Port or Richmond I'll back us to winOne and done is probably the likely result but still a great reward for fans and gives them hope for the future
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I have made no secrets about hating Melbourne.
They are my least favourite club for numerous reasons....
BUT
I am actually happy to see them play finals.
I had to wait 23 years to see a Tigers final live.
Good luck to them in September.
They are my least favourite club for numerous reasons....
BUT
I am actually happy to see them play finals.
I had to wait 23 years to see a Tigers final live.
Good luck to them in September.
jack son 5
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It makes me laugh when supporters try and get a point across like they had something to do with the history of their club. At least MY club is better so I am a legend.
You just sound like a tool.
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I think they've performed below expectations. The seem to have the effort, but lack composure, often aren't clean with the ball, over-use it, just seem to lack a certain polish that the top teams have. Just getting into finals will be a pretty good job this year, but they should really be pushing for top 4 next year.
The best possible result would be we lose to pies by a goal, ess win easily, WC lose to crows then most likely play port which we would have more of a chance to win
- May 5, 2006
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Melbourne currently have 3 players in the illustrious '100+ games, no finals' club: Watts, Tom McDonald and Jetta. Dunn and Howe also club members that are playing elsewhere at a 'successful' club. Richmond used to dominate this before passing the baton to Melbourne, and now Melbourne will pass the baton on to Gold Coast/Brisbane.
Footy can change quickly, Sam Mitchell was once a member of this club.
Footy can change quickly, Sam Mitchell was once a member of this club.
Losing to the Pies isn't the best possible result at all, going into the finals on a 3 game winning streak is the best possible result.
F*** whoever we play.
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If we make finals it's a fantastic effort given the injuries we've copped to key position players and the inexperience of the team.
Agree that Top 4 should be the goal next year.
Don't worry mate, you guys should push for top 4 next year which will give you a bit more security. Coming from 0-6 it was always going to be tough to see you progressing past the first week.One and done is probably the likely result but still a great reward for fans and gives them hope for the future
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When was the last time a wooden spooner went 2-0 against a finals team? Could happen if North lose to Brisbane.
Congrats to Melbourne. A few 'false starts' this year (and previous decade obviously) but that's similar for all youthful teams. Played some great footy this year and have plenty of underrated blokes running around.
Congrats to Melbourne. A few 'false starts' this year (and previous decade obviously) but that's similar for all youthful teams. Played some great footy this year and have plenty of underrated blokes running around.
I don't think it will be a cakewalk. Brisbane may be 18th on the ladder, but they're not the 18th best team on form.
Collingwood are missing most of their midfield and have lost the last two weeks without Wells. They are now missing Wells, Pendlebury, De Goey (who was in career best form, playing awesome footy) and Travis Varcoe. They are significant outs, and make me quite confident of getting on top through the middle, even with the remaining quality of Adams (who is also under a concussion cloud), Treloar, Crisp, Sidebottom etc.
It's pretty simple for me, if we can't beat the pies, then we won't win the first final anyway.
Could well be when we last played finals lol. In 2006 Carlton took home the spoon and two of their three wins came against the Dees.
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Melb are one of two teams I'm not confident at all against in September. I reckon they have a side built that will stack up well in finals.
- Apr 18, 2005
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I kind of think the same, but it's got to click at the right time. I haven't seen enough of that killer instinct in them yet. We surrendered a 30 point lead to Brisbane, not good. We should've kept the heat on and won by 70.
Richmond on the other hand, you've been good at going the distance. Everyone is buying in to the winning culture I reckon. Whilst I think you're our best chance of a win in an elimination final, I'd like to be going into it with a big win against Collingwood this week.
- Apr 18, 2005
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That's true. And we might not make it if WC roll Adelaide. Can't beat Collingwood then good luck week 1. Gee i hope we get Port or Richmond. Sydney can GAGF.
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You're not the only one playing the How to Avoid Sydney game in your head.
donkeypunchd
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Somewhat one-eyed of me but I'm actually quietly confident going into this final series. We haven't been able to get our full team on the park all year, if we make it the extra week off allows us to rest and reset before an elimination final. We have troubled all the top sides this year, beating Port, Crows, Essendon, pushing Richmond and Geelong, our only real capitulation was GWS (vs Sydney we essentially played our reserve midfield due to injuries). Brayshaw is back and playing well, Viney due to return, Jones is starting to come into form and we now have our leading goal kicker from 2015-2016 back on the park as something of a wildcard.
As for emotion, it's all well and good to talk about Collingwood being emotional this week in possibly Buck's last game. I think it'll be far more emotional though to see guys like Nathan Jones, Nev Jetta and Tom McDonald celebrating finals footy after they stuck fat with the club through the dark years.
As for emotion, it's all well and good to talk about Collingwood being emotional this week in possibly Buck's last game. I think it'll be far more emotional though to see guys like Nathan Jones, Nev Jetta and Tom McDonald celebrating finals footy after they stuck fat with the club through the dark years.
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They will not get the supreme prize, but the Lions will soon. Oh the Lions are coming.
donkeypunchd
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Enjoying your salty delicious tears. Good luck with another top draft pick who'll be gone within 18 months
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Odd comment, given how many top 10 draft picks passed through your club.
