Strategy Changes Round 6: Melbourne Demons vs. Fremantle Dockers

[Snuffaluphagus]

I'm so keen to just get this game done haha. Melbourne cant score against bad defenses and if there's one thing I've appreciated JL for watching other games is that we are really damn hard to score against (unless we completely fail to turn up) so I'm pretty damn relaxed about this one

 

[Alfonz]

I'm so keen to just get this game done haha. Melbourne cant score against bad defenses and if there's one thing I've appreciated JL for watching other games is that we are really damn hard to score against (unless we completely fail to turn up) so I'm pretty damn relaxed about this one

I wouldn't be relaxed with the current weather forecast, which is showing solid rain through the duration of the game. Best thing possible for Melbourne. They will try to win the game 50-40. Hopefully the forecast changes.

 

[Footskill]

Historically we play badly in the slog.. which is a worry..

 

[Vintage]

Looking forward to the inevitable melts whatever decisions match committee make

 

[MadMundy]

Whatever decision the club makes this week, I'm sure a couple of people will find something to be upset about.

 

[Spirit Level]

Why do we always seem to come up against the clubs getting battered in the media?

 

[s_wd6]

Why do we always seem to come up against the clubs getting battered in the media?

Have we done that bad against them in recent times though?

 

[s_wd6]

Whatever decision the club makes this week, I'm sure a couple of people will find something to be upset about.

Especially if Reidy is involved

 

[freo84]

Why do we always seem to come up against the clubs getting battered in the media?

Melbourne has been copping it for 4 weeks. Not sure trying harder will fix their issues to be honest.

 

[MadMundy]

Why do we always seem to come up against the clubs getting battered in the media?

Melbourne are next level bad at the moment, plus they're our bunnies over the last few years. We'll be fine.

 

[Superkoops]

I wouldn't be relaxed with the current weather forecast, which is showing solid rain through the duration of the game. Best thing possible for Melbourne. They will try to win the game 50-40. Hopefully the forecast changes.

Doesn’t seem that bad. 0-6mm isn’t that bad plus 27 degrees.

Good enough reason to run with just one ruckman (ie Darcy) and not two (Darcy/Reidy).

 

[TheLastCall]

Melbourne has been copping it for 4 weeks. Not sure trying harder will fix their issues to be honest.

Carltank getting a win takes the media attention from them and puts it all on Melbourne. The coach rumblings have started. Saying he has 4-6 weeks to turn it around.

 

[Seattle Mariners]

Hopefully you guys beat us by 130 points.

You guys get some valuable percentage and the media will be well and truly off Longmuir’s back (who incidentally is coaching extremely well the last 3 weeks).

We on the other hand can get rid of Goodwin who’s driving our club into the ground.

The ultimate win/win for both parties.

 

[freo84]

Hopefully you guys beat us by 130 points.

You guys get some valuable percentage and the media will be well and truly off Longmuir’s back (who incidentally is coaching extremely well the last 3 weeks).

We on the other hand can get rid of Goodwin who’s driving our club into the ground.

The ultimate win/win for both parties.

Throw in kozzie and its a deal

 

[StingBitten]

I know Melbourne have been putrid, but of course we are going to run into them the week after all the heat from the Melbourne media is directed their way, and we are off a 6 day break playing in the heat.
Up until this week Melbourne have avoided it and it's all been sent Calrton's way, but these blokes are absolutely in the gun and they want blood... kinda feel a bit of a banana skin coming.

Or, we'll flog them by 90 points like last year.

We do match up against them well, especially away but I think you're right.

Its hard to imagine a team with their talent and relatively recent success could plummet to 0-6 with a handful of stars on their list still.

They'll absolutely throw the kitchen sink at us and I hope Voss/Jackson out doesn't make this a step too far.

 

[StingBitten]

I know nobody wants to hear it but the answer is obvious.

In: Reidy. Out: Voss (susp)

Yep. 204cm and 105kg.

There's no way you get Draper or Cox to pinch-hit alongside an underdone Darcy.

 

[FreoRicci]

Why do we always seem to come up against the clubs getting battered in the media?

Melbourne have been battered over the off season, pre season and the first month.
This is nothing new. Just have to go in hard and not get surprised

 

[FreoRicci]

I know nobody wants to hear it but the answer is obvious.

In: Reidy. Out: Voss (susp)

Has to. No choice. Darcy on his own is really fighting with fire just in his second game, and against Gawn.

 

[s_wd6]

Yep. 204cm and 105kg.

There's no way you get Draper or Cox to pinch-hit alongside an underdone Darcy.

Do you want your team to be one man down around the ground just to bring in a guy who’s is bigger but will still likely lose every one of his ruck contests?

 

[Mr Cheese]

This feels like it could be a banana skin, but that could just ne being a Freo supporter. If Goodwin has lost the team, they may be dialling it in and we'll pump them. Their talls are slow so I'd expect Treacy and Amiss to get some looks, and they're pretty neutered up front. They do have some big midfielders, and we've suffered against bigger trams out of the middle. Again though, don't think they're that quick, so our handball game will likely be effective, even if they pressure. Hopefully Bolton will have a successful return to the G and have a nice chat with Kozzie.

 

[Vintage]

Having young back makes a big difference in the middle.

Darcy helps too.

(Relative to pre season game)

 

[anchor man]

Hopefully you guys beat us by 130 points.

You guys get some valuable percentage and the media will be well and truly off Longmuir’s back (who incidentally is coaching extremely well the last 3 weeks).

We on the other hand can get rid of Goodwin who’s driving our club into the ground.

The ultimate win/win for both parties.

The club itself is driving the club into the ground.
The board are doing nothing.
They will be begging the AFL for more assistance like before. A free CEO, free coach, special compensation player wise.
There is no way they they win the Covid flag without the AFL.
The players are making a statement, and it ain't good.

 

[pK75]

I’d be happy with either Draper forward or Riddle into the team to play forward ruck (he kicked 3 in a wafl preseason game)
We’ve been playing too tall in the backline and Melbourne only played two talls last week.
Bring in Wagner (if Fit) or Aish.
Ryan Pearce Chapman
Worner Cox Clark
Aish/Wagner on the bench as 7th defender is still a pretty good backline.

 

[eastfreo75]

Hopefully you guys beat us by 130 points.

You guys get some valuable percentage and the media will be well and truly off Longmuir’s back (who incidentally is coaching extremely well the last 3 weeks).

We on the other hand can get rid of Goodwin who’s driving our club into the ground.

The ultimate win/win for both parties.

My brother wants JLo to go and wants bad results for Fremantle.

One step back and two steps forward.

 

[Duz97]

This game feels like it’s Essendon last year all over again