Game Day Rd 8 Melbourne v Geelong Sat May 4th 730pm @ MCG

[Mr Meow]

We are winning clearances and have squared contested possessions/inside 50s. But that just goes to show those aren't our KPI's. Being fine with losing those stats and simply being efficient with the footy, and defending well against it: that is our MO.

 

[Strange Cat]

A turn of phrase.

He's a forward, who are primarily designated to kick goals, which he hasn't done for, what, 4 weeks so far?

Sure, the stat nerds will bang on about score assists etc, but his role is to kick goals, not fluff the pillow.

I get your point but it’s hard to single home out when our forward line as a whole is doing SFA tonight …wait till the end of the night hopefully they all start clicking this half

 

[Generalissimo]

Good chance we get our kicking efficiency up, and that Melbourne start to tire. We're right in it.

 

[Geelong_Sicko]

Luke Darcy's radio commentary on a televised game is making me lose the will to live.

He should stick to his House of Wellness gig!!!

 

[Kobe Gryant]

Lever and May 3rd and 4th most disposals on the ground, says a lot really!!!

Yeah, because they're playing keepings off.

We've been ordinary, mainly forward of the ball...but this isn't a traditional Melbourne game.

They pride themselves (or at least they once did) on dominating contested ball and clearence getting a mountain of entries, while forcing hack kicks forward for Lever & May to feast.

That hasn't been the case. They've taken inspiration from 'Lyon Ball' and would rather play keepings off and try to win 50 vs 56.

 

[winty]

In terms of Star Wars movies, safe to say the first half was the equivalent of The Phantom Menace.

 

[Cataholic]

I get your point but it’s hard to single home out when our forward line as a whole is doing SFA tonight …wait till the end of the night hopefully they all start clicking this half

For sure, we have bigger issues than just Hawkins tonight, but I guess he stands out because his individual contributions these last few weeks look stark compared to others.....before tonight (so far) anyway.

 

[Geelong_Sicko]

Not one for the archives.

One for the annals though, because we're playing with all the attractiveness of broken arseholes!

 

[Strange Cat]

In terms of Star Wars movies, safe to say the first half was the equivalent of The Phantom Menace.

First half was the Last Jedi ..unwatchable and a insult to the club history

 

[Kobe Gryant]

First half was the Last Jedi ..unwatchable and a insult to the club history

Gold

 

[Zouz Kitty]

First half of Melbourne's game last week was the same, apart from the goal kicking this is how they want it.

s**t negative footy

Ross Lyons’ style? Ugly?

Geelong can compose themselves + play the game on their terms.

With so many of our players quiet, fumbly etc we have to switch on.

Nothing to lose at the moment, everything to gain!

Go Cats!

 

[malvern]

Most putrid quarter of football I’ve seen since….i can’t even remember

 

[dangerwood]

I'm not that negative about this so far. Melbourne are controlling the game and their zone is immense. We've been scrappy but that happens, conditions must be an issue with both team imperfect.
Hope Bruhn isn't badly injured, otherwise I'm okay with where things are at.

 

[Micksy]

One for the annals though, because we're playing with all the attractiveness of broken arseholes!

That comment has left me agape.

 

[Cataholic]

I'm hoping Scott & Co are busy waving the smelling salts in the rooms right now, and demanding to know what's going on out there, and why.

We CAN possess the ball cleanly, we CAN move the ball cleanly, we CAN kick cleanly, and we CAN play through the corridor....so why aren't we?!

Do what we do, and the rest will take care of itself.

 

[cats_09]

In terms of Star Wars movies, safe to say the first half was the equivalent of The Phantom Menace.

How does this fit into the description of tonight's match?

 

[Strange Cat]

Having said all that we will still win

 

[winty]

Probably the worst game of footy I've had the displeasure of watching since round 1 2011.

Hopefully the end result's the same.

 

[cats_09]

Rohan still in the warm up top - so no sub yet

And Tanner is back out there

 

[Generalissimo]

That comment has left me agape.

Yah, that 1st half deserves to be the butt of some jokes.

 

[Zouz Kitty]

We are winning clearances and have squared contested possessions/inside 50s. But that just goes to show those aren't our KPI's. Being fine with losing those stats and simply being efficient with the footy, and defending well against it: that is our MO.

We need to lose contested possessions to win, Mr Meow

 

[Pollywaffle]

One for the annals though, because we're playing with all the attractiveness of broken arseholes!

I think you meant anals…autocorrect strikes again

 

[Grimoz]

Well if theres one positive to come out of the game so far is that our young mids are beating them in clearances

 

[Play it Sam]

Scotty to get them back on track, Melbs passing it around like little leaguers, smart arses.
Don't worry we'll get our mojo back this half

 

[Heckler]

Dees are attacking the ball... making something happen
Finding a target then short passing to a teammate
Cats are waiting for the turnover then rushing forward.
Need more poise and link up better going forward.
Also forwards need to contest to bring the ball to ground.
Dee defenders hate ground ball. Cats smalls will capitalize.
Despite inaccurate goal kicking.... keep it up, dam will break.
Simply Cats need to steady a little and play smarter.