News Fixture Discussion

[whelan=legend]

It has been revealed we are playing Brisbane round 1, Saturday afternoon at the MCG.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/125341/default.aspx


MFC's 2012 Fixture:

Round 1 - Melbourne vs. Brisbane Lions (MCG)
Round 2 - West Coast Eagles vs. Melbourne (PS) (T)
Round 3 - Richmond vs. Melbourne (MCG)
Round 4 - Melbourne vs. Western Bulldogs (MCG) (T)
Round 5 - Melbourne vs. St Kilda (MCG) (N)
Round 6 - Geelong Cats vs. Melbourne (SS)
Round 7 - Melbourne vs. Hawthorn (MCG) (N)
Round 8 - Sydney Swans vs. Melbourne (SCG) (T)
Round 9 - Carlton vs. Melbourne (MCG)
Round 10 - Essendon vs. Melbourne (MCG) (N)
Round 11 - Melbourne vs. Collingwood (MCG)
Round 12 - Bye
Round 13 - Melbourne vs. GWS GIANTS (MCG)
Round 14 - Brisbane Lions vs. Melbourne (G)
Round 15 - Melbourne vs. Richmond (MCG)
Round 16 - Melbourne vs. Fremantle (ES)
Round 17 - Melbourne vs. Port Adelaide (TIO) (N)
Round 18 - North Melbourne vs. Melbourne (ES)
Round 19 - Melbourne vs. Gold Coast SUNS (MCG) (E)
Round 20 - St Kilda vs. Melbourne (MCG)
Round 21 - GWS GIANTS vs. Melbourne (MO)
Round 22 - Melbourne vs. Adelaide Crows (MCG) (T)
Round 23 - Fremantle vs. Melbourne (PS)

http://www.afl.com.au/Fixtures/tabid/10586/Default.aspx

 

[ThePuppetMaster]

Will be a good test.

They showed some seriously promising signs at the end of last season.

 

[fushy]

Was excited it was on a saturday night..... but its not on the same weekend as the GP this year so ill miss it

 

[Samsara]

I will be there for sure! I love how this apparent not deliberate. Yeah right!

 

[wowlace]

I will be there for sure! I love how this apparent not deliberate. Yeah right!

Why? Do you think the Mitch Clark trade makes it more interesting? It's a bit meh if you ask me. Only thing I like about it is it's a good chance to get a win in round 1.

 

[pjfairbairn]

We haven't won Round 1 since 2005, big chance to get a good start on the board...

 

[roostersgal4eva]

I can't believe this is thought of as a grudge match...WTF????

Should be great

 

[Demon JP]

This is more of a 'love' match, they gave us a good deal with clark, and got warnock off our hands

 

[BrisbaneLion9636]

Should be a good test for the Lions with the Dees showing signs. But really, it should be an easy win for us, barring any significant injuries to important players.

 

[Stylus]

Brisbane v Freo would have made more sense. There is no bad blood between the clubs over this deal...but of course Freo will play the Saints.

 

[Franky_024]

Please, just please win round 1 next year... So much easier to start off with a win for once

 

[Blackas87]

Should be a good test for the Lions with the Dees showing signs. But really, it should be an easy win for us, barring any significant injuries to important players.

You are kidding right? We should easily beat you guys, we've won the last 3 against you guys, One by 50 points after you were on a 4 game winning streak, one at the gabba, and one early this year year when we played absolutely sh!thouse, after a fresh start with a new coach and s big pre season you guys won't even get close.

 

[Logger]

Is this a new record? Banter starting 5 months before the game?!

 

[Chip_]

It was also report that EVERY team will travel interstate at least 5 times, hopefully we cop no more than 5 other than our own home interstate game, with 2 teams in each of the 4 non-Vic states you are likely to play at least 1 from each at home, there's a minimum 4 games.

 

[BrisbaneLion9636]

You are kidding right? We should easily beat you guys, we've won the last 3 against you guys, One by 50 points after you were on a 4 game winning streak, one at the gabba, and one early this year year when we played absolutely sh!thouse, after a fresh start with a new coach and s big pre season you guys won't even get close.

Nupp, not kidding at all. Sure, we have lost to you on the previous 3 occasions, but in our rebuilding year, we've challenged each of the top 4 prospects right up to the last quarter where we fade out. Does Melbourne even challenge the top 4 in its prime years?

As I said, with no injuries to our key players, we should win this quite comfortably. But you guys will have a good season ahead of you

 

[DeeWong6996]

Good test first up.

However, I'd be more keen to find out how many times we play the Suns/GWS.

 

[Blackas87]

Nupp, not kidding at all. Sure, we have lost to you on the previous 3 occasions, but in our rebuilding year, we've challenged each of the top 4 prospects right up to the last quarter where we fade out. Does Melbourne even challenge the top 4 in its prime years?

As I said, with no injuries to our key players, we should win this quite comfortably. But you guys will have a good season ahead of you

In 2010 mate we drew collingwood and lost to them by a point while we were still rebuilding, they won the premiership that year if you have forgotten so yeah we can challenge the top sides.

Also in 2010, when you won your first 4 games and you thought you'll gonna win the premiership, But the Dees put you back in your place, we ruined your season and you still haven't recovered, only won 7 games since then.

Every side has injuries, can't use that as an excuse, full strength or injured we will flog you guys.

 

[KickLongTackleHard]

Nupp, not kidding at all. Sure, we have lost to you on the previous 3 occasions, but in our rebuilding year, we've challenged each of the top 4 prospects right up to the last quarter where we fade out. Does Melbourne even challenge the top 4 in its prime years?

As I said, with no injuries to our key players, we should win this quite comfortably. But you guys will have a good season ahead of you

Tom Rockliff, is that you?

 

[Demon 16]

The AFL fixture is the biggest joke of all time.

It's a disgrace to the game - makes our sport a laughing stock.

 

[Tulip]

As I said, with no injuries to our key players, we should win this quite comfortably. But you guys will have a good season ahead of you

Rischitelli, Brennan, Clark, Bradshaw, Henderson...

Do you have any key players left?

 

[BrisbaneLion9636]

Rischitelli, Brennan, Clark, Bradshaw, Henderson...

Do you have any key players left?

Only 1 of those players you listed has actually had a massive impact, so not a big loss for us. Besides, our club isn't revolved around those players, so get over it.

 

[Dez!]

Nupp, not kidding at all. Sure, we have lost to you on the previous 3 occasions, but in our rebuilding year, we've challenged each of the top 4 prospects right up to the last quarter where we fade out. Does Melbourne even challenge the top 4 in its prime years?

As I said, with no injuries to our key players, we should win this quite comfortably. But you guys will have a good season ahead of you

Just a few things.

1. Are you really using your results against other teams as proof of why you will beat us despite being beaten by us the last 3 times you've played us?

2. You realise you follow Brisbane don't you?

3. Can you give a proper reason instead of irrelevant things from last season as to why Brisbane will win "comfortably"?

 

[ThePuppetMaster]

3. Can you give a proper reason instead of irrelevant things from last season as to why Brisbane will win "comfortably"?

This.

Nothing wrong with oppositions fans adding to our board discussion; however...

 

[MAXIMUM GRUNDAGE]

Rischitelli, Brennan, Clark, Bradshaw, Henderson...

Do you have any key players left?

Forgot someone......
Hint: Brisbane paid $500k for him to play for our 2's this year.

 

[Franky_024]

ok glad we sorted that out....

who do we play round 2?