Melbourne are the sleeper team of 2018

[gavaniacono]

I don’t get why everyone is so sure?

Prob because as an outsider I don't feel the legacy of under achievement as Dee fans prob do ( though as a Tiger I know what its like!), as much as seeing the promise in the team right now across the board, the incremental improvement, the strong club identity and not least of all the emerging stars. A new club in fact. There seems to me to be a good mix of skills and tough nuts, and a character emerging about the club. The disappointing end to 2017 will motivate not hinder 2018. It looks like exciting times are near with more improvement and upside the next 2 years.

 

[demondavey]

Prob because as an outsider I don't feel the legacy of under achievement as Dee fans prob do ( though as a Tiger I know what its like!), as much as seeing the promise in the team right now across the board, the incremental improvement, the strong club identity and not least of all the emerging stars. A new club in fact. There seems to me to be a good mix of skills and tough nuts, and a character emerging about the club. The disappointing end to 2017 will motivate not hinder 2018. It looks like exciting times are near with more improvement and upside the next 2 years.

I like the enthusiasm and the opinions from outsiders, but i really have to see this for myself. It's Melbourne man! Melbourne! That club of toff skiing supporters who haven't won a flag since the sixties!

 

[Trav 20]

Melbourne should have made the last 2 finals series.

Rubbish.

2016 wasn't viable.

 

[Trav 20]

I like the enthusiasm and the opinions from outsiders, but i really have to see this for myself. It's Melbourne man! Melbourne! That club of toff skiing supporters who haven't won a flag since the sixties!

I suspect I've been following Melbourne longer than you, but I have nothing like your scars.

Unfortunately, it's deprived you of the ability to logically assess your own team/list. How can you when you have the attitude "It's Melbourne man! Melbourne!" ? You can't.

 

[gavaniacono]

I like the enthusiasm and the opinions from outsiders, but i really have to see this for myself. It's Melbourne man! Melbourne! That club of toff skiing supporters who haven't won a flag since the sixties!

Cast off the past dd.

 

[00Stinger]

Eagles were in the 8

not at the time when Port beat them though

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[Bazzar]

not at the time when Port beat them though

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Yes, they were 7th going into the game

 

[biaseddustyfan]

last I heard they aren't taking part in the h&a season due to how strenuous it is and potential for injury is too great

 

[KeilorUnder9s]

Disagree, We are the sleeper. Won a flag and still no one rates us.

 

[Dark Avenger]

last I heard they aren't taking part in the h&a season due to how strenuous it is and potential for injury is too great

 

[captain cotch 9]

They have been sleeping for a very long time

 

[Kermit]

Hardly a sleeper.

Channel 7 are hyping them up and wanking them off bigtime.

The sleeper team will be one of Freo, Suns or Blues imo.

Channel 7, Fox, The Footy Show, and MMM have been trying to do this for years. Hope they finally get it right- for their loyal supporters sake.

 

[thetank]

I'll believe it when they actually make the finals.

2017 r23 was just typical Melbourne, they need to show they can take matters into their own hands.

 

[Leeda]

They have been sleeping for a very long time

lol, there are a lot of 'sleeper' clubs/teams going round.. everyone better make use of the next twenty four hours eh
everyone else should just knock off the stimulants for a while.. jeeps.

 

[demondavey]

I suspect I've been following Melbourne longer than you, but I have nothing like your scars.

Unfortunately, it's deprived you of the ability to logically assess your own team/list. How can you when you have the attitude "It's Melbourne man! Melbourne!" ? You can't.

Dude, relax. I know we are in a better place than we were 3-4 years ago. I just want to see the runs on the board, that’s how I operate.

 

[Simon_Says]

Hardly a sleeper.

Channel 7 are hyping them up and wanking them off bigtime. .

What? Like Doggies n Richmond in the previous 2 years?
What else follows when the media get on them? Flags

 

[Trav 20]

Dude, relax. I know we are in a better place than we were 3-4 years ago. I just want to see the runs on the board, that’s how I operate.

I'm the one relaxed.

You're the emotional type.

 

[Golumless]

Probably won't bolt, but the pass mark is making finals now.

 

[demondavey]

I'm the one relaxed.

You're the emotional type.

Stop taking yourself so seriously mate.

 

[MrDanggazz]

Can’t really be the sleeper team when pretty much everyone expects them to make finals.

 

[javaguice]

2018 is the year the Demons break out.

The last two seasons have been promising disappointments. That doesn't make sense but in this context it does. Deal with it.

A 12-10 record in 2017 with losses to North twice, Hawthorn once and Freo once. Teams they should have beaten comfortably. An okay 4-5 record against top 8 teams.

They have a great list that is ready to take the next step. Watts was a loss, but Lever covers that.

2018 fixture is okay. Double ups against Geelong, Gold Coast, Bulldogs, Adelaide, Saint Kilda.

Champion Data ranks Melbourne as the 7th toughest schedule. Mattersofstats.com ranks Melbourne as the 9th toughest schedule. Footyology.com.au has Melbourne as the 5th toughest schedule.

The Victorian effect should insulate and protect them as far as fixture and travel fatigue goes.

Melbourne over the last couple of years give me a real Hawks pre 2007 vibe. 2018 I believe is going to be Melbourne's breakout season. 2019 premiership?

Don't write them out.

Premiership in the bag...

Another win for the AFL

And my neighbour supports them, he will be unbearable.

 

[Captain_Bender]

If the Demons don't make the finals this year with the list they have and the drive of just missing finals last year you might as well just shut the club down because they will never make it then

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Melbourne can't do a pre-season without having a players' revolt.

No chance...

 

[Barry_Badrinath]

couldnt beat a team inside the 8 though.

very good at beating up the poor teams

Except for West Coast and Sydney. Who’d Richmond beat in 2016?

 

[Engimal v3]

A 12-10 record in 2017 with losses to North twice, Hawthorn once and Freo once. Teams they should have beaten comfortably. An okay 4-5 record against top 8 teams.

If you lose to a team twice in a season, can you really say they should have beaten them