View Full Version : Rd. 4 v Sydney @ SCG
Bartram_Class
20 Apr 2006, 15:19
MELBOURNE
B: Wheatley, Carroll, Whelan
HB: Yze, Rivers, Brown
C: Green, McDonald, Sylvia
HF: Robertson, Miller, Davey
F: Bruce, Neitz, McLean
FOLL: White, Godfrey, Johnstone
I/C (from): P.Johnson, Pickett, Bartram, Holland, Warnock, Ward, Bate
IN: Godfrey, P.Johnson, Holland, Bate
OUT: Jamar (foot - plantar fascia strain)
NEW: Matthew Bate (Eastern Ranges)
Quietly confident for this clash, IMO we have improved a bit every week so far and this could be a break-out game. If we give a consistent 4 quarter effort, we should win.
Sydney are a good team though, and will be keen to add to there first win of the year last week.
CowboyFromHell
20 Apr 2006, 15:47
Jamar won't be dropped, he has been good enough in the rock to keep his spot. Plus it's been said on radio Bizzell will return... in the VFL.
I feel better about this weeks game than last week, and we tend to play pretty well on the SCG. But I'm not fooled by the Swans' slow start, they are ALOT better than they are playing. I'll be interested to see who we play on Barry Hall too.
Won't be able to watch the game as I'll be watching my brother play, but will be taking a radio with me! :thumbsu:
cannons
20 Apr 2006, 17:25
Well, to tell you the truth I think we'll win this game.
You might find this a stupid statement but I honestly think Sydney will miss the 8, or at least struggle to make it. Lots of solid players, no real stars, no real flair except Buchanan, therefore no matchwinners (except Hall)
Last game was an improvement, hopefully we improve again and with more time for people like Brock, Bruce and co we should hit some serious form based on last week.
Bate would be a good inclusion for this week, I think he could play well against Sydney's style of game.
Deestroy
20 Apr 2006, 17:40
Jamar won't be dropped, he has been good enough in the rock to keep his spot. Plus it's been said on radio Bizzell will return... in the VFL.
Agree on Jamar and if Bizzell isn't playing I expect only 1 change. Bate in for Ward.
Bartram_Class
20 Apr 2006, 17:56
Holland for Warnock perhaps?
Holland for Warnock perhaps?
I think most would know where I would stand here.
goDees22
20 Apr 2006, 18:47
Tonight we only get the extended bench named. Obviously Bate, Moloney and probably Bizzell will be in there, interesting to see who gets in. Bring back phil read ireckon
Bartram_Class
20 Apr 2006, 19:13
And Godders :)
Bartram_Class
20 Apr 2006, 19:29
Demons:
Out: Jamar injured
In: Godfrey, Paul Johnson, Holland and Bate
That was posted on the main forum, dont know whether it is official.
Obviously PJ will come in then if Jamar is injured, good to see Godders in there.
dee_molisher
20 Apr 2006, 19:39
Demons:
Out: Jamar injured
In: Godfrey, Paul Johnson, Holland and Bate
That was posted on the main forum, dont know whether it is official.
Obviously PJ will come in then if Jamar is injured, good to see Godders in there.
Godfrey should have been shown the door. ******** they drag out the same old hacks year after year.
Bartram_Class
20 Apr 2006, 19:48
Godfrey should have been shown the door. ******** they drag out the same old hacks year after year.
I like Godfrey, hes not the most talented or skillful but you know what you're going to get. 100% commitment.
If only some of the others could follow his lead.
Deestroy
20 Apr 2006, 20:03
Well if Jamar is injured then bring in Bate and PJ for Jamar and Ward.
It is amazing that Godfrey has been named.
Bartram_Class
20 Apr 2006, 20:05
Holland will come in, i'm sure of it, cant remember too many games hes missed in the past couple of years as a pure omission.
On the back of his VFL performance, he will come in for Warnock.
Bartram_Class
20 Apr 2006, 20:42
Godfrey named in the 18, that ladies and gentlemen is closure, he will play. :)
I/C (from): P.Johnson, Pickett, Bartram, Holland, Warnock, Ward, Bate
I'm guessing PJ, Pickett, Bartram, Bate
chooker
20 Apr 2006, 21:06
Godfrey is a joke.
The MFC has taken a backward step in this decision.
I am fuming.
My bench(heart): Holland, Bartram, Bate, Pickett.
My bench (head): PJ, Pickett, Ward, Warnock
Klyntonius
20 Apr 2006, 21:27
Holland and Bate in I hope for Jamar and Ward.
Then watch for Robbo to have a blinder with Big Dutchy blocking the opposition for him.
Well, to tell you the truth I think we'll win this game.
You might find this a stupid statement but I honestly think Sydney will miss the 8, or at least struggle to make it. Lots of solid players, no real stars, no real flair except Buchanan, therefore no matchwinners (except Hall)
Last game was an improvement, hopefully we improve again and with more time for people like Brock, Bruce and co we should hit some serious form based on last week.
Bate would be a good inclusion for this week, I think he could play well against Sydney's style of game.
No real stars?
Barry Hall is possibly the best player in the league.
Adam Goodes is a Brownlow Medallist.
That's two more than we have.
Deestroy
20 Apr 2006, 23:25
My god Godfrey will play. He is not in the best 35 players at the club, unbelieveable. Sure pick players who will try, but most of our young midfielders will be just as hungry as Godfrey. I look forward to Godfrey's funny possessions, hopefully for the last time.
AllStar7
20 Apr 2006, 23:29
Why don't they just come right out and say it.... we want Bryce Gibbs and we're going all out to get him. :D
Godfrey. Mwahahahaha.
melbournemartin
20 Apr 2006, 23:55
just because he was selected in the 18 there, doesn't mean he will definately play. Though, he probably will. If I had one game in which to play Godfrey, it would be against Sydney. He should do well (well as well as possible for him) against them.
Hopefully Bate comes in for Ward and ofcourse PJ for Jamar is the obvious one. Leave Warnock in so Miller doesn't play in defence. Holland in the team might give ND less reason to keep Miller up forward so I aint a big push for his selection.
I personally think Godfrey deserves 1 more year. Give him a fair dinkum go this year and if he doesn't perform then we can reconsider. He is a 1 %er player and goes in hard. If a couple of players from melbourne started doing that we would become a better side.
My bench would be Godfrey, PJ, Pickett and Bate.
cannons
21 Apr 2006, 11:10
No real stars?
Barry Hall is possibly the best player in the league.
Adam Goodes is a Brownlow Medallist.
That's two more than we have.
Well, I think I said except Hall. Goodes hasn't been in good touch, you know how incosistent he can be.
They play an ugly style of football and recently they've been playing this ugly football in an ugly way. The only problem is our flair and attack could be choked by their defensive tactics. We should be okay.
After watching the footy show last night I know Sam agrees with me. haha
I also think Bate will play based on form and I think Gary Lyon talking him up might also be a bit of a hint.
Melbourne Toffee
21 Apr 2006, 14:33
I take it that Beamer is still injured as he doesn't seem to be named in the Sandy side either, wonder what is going in here....
I personally think Godfrey deserves 1 more year.
I'd say a few more games perhaps. I think we're just wasting our time otherwise, denying guys like Bate and Jones some time in the middle to find their feet. I'd much rather see us start to develop those guys than holding on to Godders and Nicho etc, aka "The Stale Brigade"
Bartram_Class
21 Apr 2006, 15:09
Godders and Nicho have their role sorted out pretty much, Godders will play against Sydney, Nicho against Richmond.
The rest will be against Port Melbourne, Williamstown etc.
AllStar7
21 Apr 2006, 16:17
I take it that Beamer is still injured as he doesn't seem to be named in the Sandy side either, wonder what is going in here....
Injured his calf apperantly.
As for the person who says Godfrey deserves another go.... yes, lets bring Grgic back while we're at it.
Give it up already, he is an average tagger, has the disposal of an under 9 and the football brain of Carroll.
Godfrey suddenly becoming a good option is as likely as Nick Smith finally becoming a decent footballer. It just ain't gonna happen.
demons_bri
23 Apr 2006, 12:05
today is DEE day...
literally..
we are 16th .... can that it be any worse...
WE NEED TO WIN TODAY... it is starting to turn into a joke
its neitas 300th game... and we need to celebrate it
if we dont win today i will seriously be crying my heart out :(
all i can say is... time will tell and CMON DEES
Bartram_Class
23 Apr 2006, 12:10
Its Neitas 300th, who said?
His 300th including pre-season, State of Origin and International Rules.
Bartram_Class
23 Apr 2006, 12:54
So thats life membership correct, or is only for 300 AFL games?
goDees22
23 Apr 2006, 12:57
Yep life membership, i really think that we're gonna find a way to lose this week as well, but the signs were good in the second half last week, we are improving, we just need to start playing the direct style of footy that we were so good at at the start of last year
Deestroy
23 Apr 2006, 13:26
Confident we can play well against a team who have been just as **** as us this year, I predict a 25 point win.
Bartram_Class
23 Apr 2006, 13:29
i think we'll win by more than 10 goals...
Utter smashing, Neitz to kick 7.
God I love the national anthem before the Dees play.
Cmon boys, lets pull it together.
EDIT: Trusty old Godders just cost us a goal. Rather than grabbing hold of the ball on the wing he tried to tap it to whoever, miss-hit it, turnover, goal. Not only can he not kick, he is too soft to take a hit. Disgraceful.
goDees22
23 Apr 2006, 15:26
God I love the national anthem before the Dees play.
Cmon boys, lets pull it together.
EDIT: Trusty old Godders just cost us a goal. Rather than grabbing hold of the ball on the wing he tried to tap it to whoever, miss-hit it, turnover, goal. Not only can he not kick, he is too soft to take a hit. Disgraceful.
i wouldn't go as far as saying he is soft, but Bate would've been a much better choice in the team. Ooops im sounding a bit like Robert walls
Half time, we're up by 5 points. Once again we are showing we can play well at the SCG and are a good match up for the Swans. The game is fairly even, but the umpires have been shocking both ways (we have received more free kicks but that doesn't mean that we are being favoured necessarily).
Best players so far have been White, Yze, Pickett, McLean, Brown and Rivers I would say.
Neitz is off injured with a groin/quad problem and may not return.
They just confirmed Neitz is out for the rest of the day and McLean has the trackies on and is sitting on the bench with an injury which is a big loss.
Just our luck. Unbelievable.
Deestroy
23 Apr 2006, 15:50
I can't believe Godfrey is playing today, absolutely no awareness and he's spending time in defensive 50...
Here comes Byron. Some journalists during the week obviously forgot that he starts every season slowly.
Deestroy
23 Apr 2006, 16:02
Here comes Byron. Some journalists during the week obviously forgot that he starts every season slowly.
Byron has been very good for sure, showed some good signs last week and seems to finally be settling into the season.
tomthetiger
23 Apr 2006, 17:00
Although i tipped sydney, good work on the win. I woulda felt sorry for ya if you lost.
Sylvia Saint
23 Apr 2006, 17:00
Never in doubt!
Deestroy
23 Apr 2006, 17:01
Well we won, yay!
Whoever selected Godfrey should be sacked. He directly cost a goal or 2 and nearly a couple more. Shocking skills and a shocking game, if he gets another game for Melbourne this year it will be a disgrace.
Yze has proved today why he must be played up forward. He can be as soft as he wants there but will at least kick some goals in the process.
Injuries to PJ, McLean and Neitz will hurt. If Jamar doesn't come up next week at least who will be the backup ruckman?
At least Bate will surely get a game as long as he gets through Sandy today uninjured.
Long way to go before this season is even partly back on track. Lastly; White sucks in the ruck.
Thank god for that. Talk about a much needed win, and we earnt it. Especially with a 1-man bench.
Those injuries are going to be a nice old kick to the balls, but hopefully we can overcome it.
Byron played his best game for us so far, I'm stoked for him.
Nathan brown has some beautiful, beautiful hands.
EDIT: Brad Miller had a very good game on hall, but PLEASE let it be his last down back, for our sake.
What a relief to finally record a win. Our season is back on track, now we face Kangaroos, Geelong and Hawthorn at the MCG I think so we can even our season up again.
Firstly, disgraceful umpiring today. We probably got a little bit luckier in general, but there were some shocking decisions all round. That 50m against Rivers was a joke, that umpire should be dropped. Then again Barry's two free kicks against Robertson's were perfectly fair and legal so he can feel a bit stiff there too.
Up forward we were always going to struggle as soon as we lost Neitz and Johnson. Barry was all over Robertson but it was guys like Yze, Bruce and Davey who stepped up and scored the goals. The midfield was good, it was a very even battle. In and under we matched them I thought. Pickett was probably our best midfield all day as he put his body on the line every contest and used the ball well. Bruce also played well but Johnstone and Green had very quiet days. Down back I thought our talls were very good. Miller shut down Hall, Carroll was tight and Rivers had another great day.
So good to get a win on the board. That is 3 years in a row that we have won in Sydney. Maybe we should re-locate?
Deestroy
23 Apr 2006, 17:12
Sandringham score update
3 quarter time
Werribee 1.3 1.4 6.9 .
Sandringham 4.4 9.9 12.10 .
ExTasDeeMan
23 Apr 2006, 17:13
Miller, you are forgiven.
Johnson of the Paul variety, outstanding hustle and great work in the ruck. For a ruckman to chase down his kick and put the body on the line was awesome. Davey fantastic, Rivers a rock, Bruce playing early medal form like last year and Pickett showing some great form.
Pi55ed off at the umpiring decisions like the River's 50 and the downfield free. Also the Barry free.
Edit: Its good to see Yze in the FP - need the opportunism.
davey_magik
23 Apr 2006, 17:13
I'll say more when I've watched the game as I was playing today so I'll have a report later, but oh **** YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! !!!!!!
Deestroy
23 Apr 2006, 17:14
What a relief to finally record a win. Our season is back on track, now we face Kangaroos, Geelong and Hawthorn at the MCG I think so we can even our season up again.
I don't think our season will be 'back on track' at the very least until we have a positive win-loss ratio. 1-3 after 4 rounds is crap. Season on life support.
But it's not as bad as our 1-3 record seems.
We played a shocker against Carlton, the wooden spooners from last year.
We played one good half and one bad half against the Bulldogs, currently top of the ladder.
We played three good quarters against Adelaide, minor premiers and premiership contenders.
We played four good quarters against Sydney, the reigning premiers at their home ground.
We know have the Kangaroos back at our home ground - a team we usually have the edge over. Then two more matches against Geelong and Hawthorn at the MCG.
finally! what happened to melbournes older style of play they outran almost every team like the dogies are doing we still have the same runners if not better. fair enuf we used to kik to neita but plenty of ocasions robo and ooze got bags and the mids kiked a couple too whaaaaaaaaaat has happend???
demons_bri
23 Apr 2006, 17:33
thank god
i said i would cry if we lost... but i nearly shed some tears today... what a win... seriously im stoked... now we have a fair few weeks at the g to look forward to...
bad about the injuries, but it doesnt look like any MAJORS... neitz im guessing might be out, but mclean didnt seem to bad...
cmon dees, the seasons back on track, long way to go, but we looked good today.... and we've played some good teams in the previous weeks
cant wait to go to next weeks match... lets hope we can keep this good footy up
GO DEMONS
goDees22
23 Apr 2006, 17:42
Hopefully next week we can get Moloney and Bate in the 1's and godders back to where he belongs, although he is a great trier, thats all he is. Bit harsh on Whitey Sylviasaint, he had 24 hitouts but Chambers was beating him near the end i suppose. At least he is kicking goals these days. Great win, we didn't deserve to lose imo. Miller was good, Hall got 1 goal from a crao holding the ball decision and 1 from a worse downfield free, so he really only got 1 real goal, well done Milsy, now get your asre back to centre half forward. Rivers was great again, never get injured again Jared. Everyone did their bit today, hopefully McLean and Neita will be right, McLean dominated the first quarter does anyone know what happened to him? Anyway, great win Dees, the pressure is off now, hopefully we can get back on the G and back to our free-flowing best against the roos
dread and might
23 Apr 2006, 17:52
Well done Dees. Deserved the win. schitt umpiring both ways spoiled a good contest.
demons_bri
23 Apr 2006, 18:12
i do know for a fact he's been having a bit of trouble with his upper leg... presume that might be the problem... i dont think its anything serious, just a strain... he's been strapping it up... and even a few weeks back when i was out n seen him he had it strapped then....
not sure...
(mclean im talking about)
Ed_Gein
23 Apr 2006, 18:45
Good game. I thought we were going to run all over the top of you lot late in the 3rd when we pegged back that 23 point margain. Wasn't to be though. Demons held their own and they look a better side than their ladder position suggests. Good luck next week.
demonfire
23 Apr 2006, 19:12
i do know for a fact he's been having a bit of trouble with his upper leg... presume that might be the problem... i dont think its anything serious, just a strain... he's been strapping it up... and even a few weeks back when i was out n seen him he had it strapped then....
not sure...
(mclean im talking about)
i saw when he was on the bench and looking in pain they were giving his thigh a rub, i think it was his right but i dont remember. i no he injured one over the pre-season so it might have been a repeat injury. it was really unfortunate, he had such a great first quarter..
trav_16
23 Apr 2006, 20:28
Triple MMM said Mclean did his Groin
it doesnt look good
CaptainDavey
23 Apr 2006, 20:42
Hopefully it will pave the way for Bate and maybe Jones, probably as tough as Brock