I am generally never nervous about the footy, but last night I was really worried. So to win was a huge relief. Obviously their bad kicking helped us. It took us a long time to adapt to the flooding tactics. I hate playing the Bulldogs because this is the way the game always ends up. Although they were unlucky with their kicking you have to remember a lot of them were tough shots and some were rushed. We should have been at least 3 goals down at 1/4 time though.
After that I thought we controlled the game. We built up a good lead in the 2nd quarter, but that was lost once White went off. They got 4 quick goals when White went off. I think that tells you something.
Then to kick 10 goals in the 2nd half was a great result. We got the ball moving quickly which is what you have to do against them. I knew we pretty much had it won at 3/4 time. The Bulldogs would have to be stuffed after not only having a 6 day break but all the running they have to do as a result of their tactics.
The tactics told us that they thought they could not beat us on talent, so they had to resort to negativaty to try and win.
Woewodin was great. Back to Brownlow form. Neita and Schwarz did very well, in particular Neitz considering he had 2-3 people on him all the time. The backline held up pretty well and players like Wheatley and Whelan just give us so much drive. I am also impressed with Vardy. He takes such strong marks. He did however kick 2 goals 4 last night.
In the end it was a great night, and after that result I was really proud to be a Melbourne supporter. After all, "WE ARE MELBOURNE".
Another thing, the Bulldogs are not to far away from a win. Certainly not the worst side in the Comp. I think they just have to try and be more positive in their play.
After that I thought we controlled the game. We built up a good lead in the 2nd quarter, but that was lost once White went off. They got 4 quick goals when White went off. I think that tells you something.
Then to kick 10 goals in the 2nd half was a great result. We got the ball moving quickly which is what you have to do against them. I knew we pretty much had it won at 3/4 time. The Bulldogs would have to be stuffed after not only having a 6 day break but all the running they have to do as a result of their tactics.
The tactics told us that they thought they could not beat us on talent, so they had to resort to negativaty to try and win.
Woewodin was great. Back to Brownlow form. Neita and Schwarz did very well, in particular Neitz considering he had 2-3 people on him all the time. The backline held up pretty well and players like Wheatley and Whelan just give us so much drive. I am also impressed with Vardy. He takes such strong marks. He did however kick 2 goals 4 last night.
In the end it was a great night, and after that result I was really proud to be a Melbourne supporter. After all, "WE ARE MELBOURNE".
Another thing, the Bulldogs are not to far away from a win. Certainly not the worst side in the Comp. I think they just have to try and be more positive in their play.
then they may have won, but having said that, we might have just come at them harder. anyways, anrew, you said it all, i just wanted to agree and say what a fantastic match it was! 
