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I'd say that we've generally come much closer to beating the Saints at Etihad than we have at the 'G.Didn't we play them at Etihad in 2014?
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I'd say that we've generally come much closer to beating the Saints at Etihad than we have at the 'G.Didn't we play them at Etihad in 2014?
From what I've seen our best play in the Melbourne - St Kilda games has been the best play between the sides. It's just that our worst ******* sucks, and is well below the standard the Saints have set as their minimum.For me the Saints are a great benchmark team for Melbourne to play in Round 1. So I am super excited about this first game (I was a bit flat for playing the Giants last year to be honest).
Besides Melbourne getting the jump on the saints in one opening quarter, they have managed to pretty much out play Melbourne over the last couple of years.
With the extra experience in the Melbourne team now, and extra pre-seasons in the younger players I have expectations of a close game here.
I will not say I expect a win as I think both teams should be evenly matched.
I'd agree with that. From what i recall, we belted them in both the opening quarters/halves last time. Then fell asleep at half time and let in the next 9 or 10 goals. You're spot on.From what I've seen our best play in the Melbourne - St Kilda games has been the best play between the sides. It's just that our worst ******* sucks, and is well below the standard the Saints have set as their minimum.
From memory, we played St. Kilda coming off a trip to Darwin and then again after a six day break. Both times we made minimal changes and ran out of legs after the first quarter.
At least, this time, we can be sure that they won't make the same mistake again.
I want a 17 round season, even though it's less football I reckon it would be awesome.
terrible business decision. The other codes would capitalise.I want a 17 round season, even though it's less football I reckon it would be awesome. Every club plays each other home and away over a 2 year period.
In the past I thought it would never happen because of $$. But I think something could be worked out, particularly if the women's league takes off (it has already made a good start).
Would be a gutsy call if it happened. But it would strengthen the competition immensely, IMO.
terrible business decision. The other codes would capitalise.
17 rounds could work if they played a state of origin carnival in the 5 weeks we lose provided teams were full strength
People say the dumb argument of 'what if a player gets injured' but that doesn't stop them from playing players in nab cup games or meaningless end of season games
5 teams
Victoria
WA
SA
NSW
Queensland
NSW and Queensland open the carnival for the right to joint the main group then each team plays each other once and the top 2 play off in a final
Doesn't have to be like that but I reckon you could make a lot of money out of those games
NFL has shown that less is more when it comes to fixturing. You need credibility in your draw.
I'm also an advocate for the splitting the league in 2 model after 17 games, or even the splitting it in 3 model.
http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2016-10-25/two-matches-in-the-nt-for-2017
May 27 vs GC in Alice Springs (Saturday twilight)
July 15 vs Adelaide in Darwin (Saturday night)
Hate this s**t.