Three things you've learned Round nineteen 2021 v Melbourne

[Twodogs]

OK let's rip. Three things.

[GVGjr]

Bump

[bulldogtragic]

1. Bont will win the Brownlow.

2. Schache can be a 200 game AFL player as a KPD

3. Marra & Weightman. Naughton & Bont. We are *!*!*!*!ing spoilt now and going ahead.

[westdog54]

1. Bailey Williams punches so strongly above his weight it's ridiculous.
2. Josh Bruce celebrates his teammates goals harder than his own. I'd love to have him as a teammate.
3. This team has plenty of improvement in it, and sits on top of the ladder. We're *!*!*!*!ing scary.

[macca]

1. Schache has found his position. His a good mark. He can be the Lever/MAy type player. Bonus is he can Chop out in the ruck and provide good rebound as he is a good kick. We finally found a position for him. He even showed momemnts of aggression today.
2. The superlatives can never stop with Bonts. He is brilliant
3. When Hannan can take marks, and kick goals he adds another threat to the forward line.
4. Libba is a work horse.
5. If a smother was a stat, it would be valued as a defensive effort. Our intensity was excellent today.

[angelopetraglia]

1. We can win the Premiership
2. We can win the Premiership
3. We can win the Premiership

[Mutz]

1. My waning faith over the past few weeks has been restored; we can play hard, solid footy for 4 quarters with no dangerous lapses (well, only a few). Enjoy the win boys.

2. We know how to beat Lever – by stepping around him and leading. Marra's lead to Bont in Q4 was sublime when the win was still in doubt.

3. Schache had an opportunity today and grabbed it with both hands. Looked more comfortable, even aggressive, at back than I can ever remember seeing him up forward.

Extra. Injuries are now becoming serious. Hearing that Martin is likely out for the season earlier today on Woof and then Keath and Richards going down is salt in the wound. Hopefully, Dunks, Vanders and Wood are ready for next week.

Bonus. Weightman's pressure in f50 is truly pest-like for their defenders – his nickname is so apt.

[whythelongface]

1. We have the ability to turn the game in our favour when the opposition starts to get on top. Twice during the game, start of 2nd half and mid final qtr, when the Dees were on a roll, we were able to turn the tide. Bont, Macrae and Libba were instrumental in this. To me this is the sign of a premiership team. Well done.

2. Duryea is close to our most important defensive player. Plays above his height and reads the play extremely well. In fact this is our teams defensive mantra. We may be undersized but we work as a team to defend.

3. Our forward line has so many options. Jamarra quiet for most of the game but then bobs up with two important marks that led to goals.

[Mutz]

1. Schache has found his position. His a good mark. He can be the Lever/MAy type player. Bonus is he can Chop out in the ruck and provide good rebound as he is a good kick. We finally found a position for him. He even showed momemnts of aggression today.
2. The superlatives can never stop with Bonts. He is brilliant
3. When Hannan can take marks, and kick goals he adds another threat to the forward line.
4. Libba is a work horse.
5. If a smother was a stat, it would be valued as a defensive effort. Our intensity was excellent today.

The intent to smother off the boot was off the charts tonight, just ridiculously high. Is there someone we should credit for this?

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

The intent to smother off the boot was off the charts tonight, just ridiculously high. Is there someone we should credit for this?

Weightman in particular. He has morphed from being a midget key forward who looked odd in our set up, into a quintessential small pressure, crumbing small forward who is a headache match up.

[bornadog]

1. This team has real spirit and they play for each other.
2. Bont is surely the best player to ever wear RWB
3. Bevo is a genius

[westbulldog]

1. The resilience and will to win of the whole team after Keath and then Richards went down was remarkable today.
2. Tom Liberatore would keep his cool in the midst of an earthquake, a tsunami and a war.
3. Josh Schache earned his selection.

[Happy Days]

1. We broke Melbourne’s brain. You don’t go dipping into the bag of sledges to call someone a two’s player if you know you’re on top. I know we give Hannan a lot of shit but we’re allowed and you wankers aren’t.

2. There’s something there with Schache in defence. I’m not willing to co-sign because he’s just been so awful so many times before but worth having a look at with Keath missing.

3. Bont is the best clutch player and best wet weather player there ever was.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

1. We broke Melbourne’s brain. You don’t go dipping into the bag of sledges to call someone a two’s player if you know you’re on top. I know we give Hannan a lot of shit but we’re allowed and you wankers aren’t.

2. There’s something there with Schache in defence. I’m not willing to co-sign because he’s just been so awful so many times before but worth having a look at with Keath missing.

3. Bont is the best clutch player and best wet weather player there ever was.


I love the first point, especially. This game we set up for a Melbourne win. They are the embodiment of entitlement and with Keath and then Richards out, it was theirs for the taking. They didn't, we did, they are still very brittle.
The smarmy smile from Fritsch, the weird sledges on Hannan... they just don't have the right stuff......

[Bulldog4life]

I love the first point, especially. This game we set up for a Melbourne win. They are the embodiment of entitlement and with Keath and then Richards out, it was theirs for the taking. They didn't, we did, they are still very brittle.
The smarmy smile from Fritsch, the weird sledges on Hannan... they just don't have the right stuff......

Now there's a face you'd like to slap.

[Happy Days]

Maybe Fristch could’ve played better if he wasn’t so tired from staying up all night posting on 8chan.

They really give off a horrible vibe the Dees. Glad they’re finally finished.

[bulldogtragic]

Maybe Fristch could’ve played better if he wasn’t so tired from staying up all night posting on 8chan.

They really give off a horrible vibe the Dees. Glad they’re finally finished.

If we see them again it’s (hopefully) with full games from Keath & Richards, plus Dunkley, Treloar, Wood, Gardner, Martin &/or VDM.

We’ve got a lot of improvement left. While they’ve had virtually everything go their way. I wonder if they’re even aware through their hubris. Or perhaps everyone at their non tanking club is still upset at Danny’s Negative Gearing banner that so upset Tim Lane.

[comrade]

Maybe Fristch could’ve played better if he wasn’t so tired from staying up all night posting on 8chan.

They really give off a horrible vibe the Dees. Glad they’re finally finished.

They play a sh*t, park the bus style of footy too. Shane Biggs had a classic snipe on IG today, said he feels for Melbourne fans that due to lockdown they haven't been able to hit the slopes and have been forced to watch their team play instead :D

[Grantysghost]

Maybe Fristch could’ve played better if he wasn’t so tired from staying up all night posting on 8chan.

They really give off a horrible vibe the Dees. Glad they’re finally finished.

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[jazzadogs]

1. Bailey Williams punches so strongly above his weight it's ridiculous.
2. Josh Bruce celebrates his teammates goals harder than his own. I'd love to have him as a teammate.
3. This team has plenty of improvement in it, and sits on top of the ladder. We're *!*!*!*!ing scary.

It's infectious as well - him and Naughton clearly have a great bond, but Weightman, JJ, Hannan all love jumping on top and celebrating the little wins. I loved the way most of the team flocked to Marra after his goal, knowing the importance to the game and to him.

[Ghost Dog]

1. Bont is as good in the wet as he is in the dry.
2. Melbourne lack leadership with all that sniping. Who would bother?
3. Josh is the defender we never knew we had. Full points to Bevo on selection. There are risks by not taking risks.

[AshMac]

1. Great mileage out of our small kids tonight - Garcia and Weightman bring outstanding intensity and reasonably cool heads w ball in hand

2. Good early signs of schache down backy - need a couple more for a proper view. Was nervous with that one out end of second qtr

3. Great to see Janarra can work hard over 4 qtr a without personal reward. Fantastic trait he can keep the chin up and continue working.

[azabob]

1. Finally loved seeing a long sleeve Guernsey - love the hoops on the arms
2. Our group is special. Week to week our most important player seems to change. Caleb Daniel in the first half was second to none.
3. We can win in front of no crowds!

[EasternWest]

Maybe Fristch could’ve played better if he wasn’t so tired from staying up all night posting on 8chan.

This is the most random, yet remarkably insightful, sledge
I think I've ever seen.

[westdog54]

It's infectious as well - him and Naughton clearly have a great bond, but Weightman, JJ, Hannan all love jumping on top and celebrating the little wins. I loved the way most of the team flocked to Marra after his goal, knowing the importance to the game and to him.

I was watching some of the post game vision from the rooms. Surprise surprise, Naughts and Bruce sitting side by side. We're becoming a real bromance club.

[ratsmac]

1. Project Shack back actually worked! I thought we were just mucking around having a bit of fun here on woof! He played better than I expected. Now he has to back it up

2. Oliver and Petracca are great players, The Bont and Macrae are better!

3. English still needs to learn how to combat big bodied ruckman. He has improved but is still to easily moved around by the big strong types. Come finals this could become a factor

[Mofra]

1. I was wrong. Schache migth be a decent defender

2. Hannan's job was a little more obvious this week, did well to help nullify May

3. For all the media hype over Petracca, I'd take Oliver ahead of him. And I'd take Macrae or Bont over both of them.

[merantau]

The 3 Baileys were very good last night. Bailey Smith is back to his best. Bailey Williams is very cool and composed and Bailey Dale kicks beautifully and gives us a lot of run.

Tim English played a good game. Sure Gawn won a lot of centre bounces but Tim positioned himself a lot better at throw ins and was more than competitive.

Duryea is having a strong year. Very reliable.

[1eyedog]

1. Mein Gott this long sleeves trend is arousing me. Especially coupled with white shorts. So retro with the traditional jumper with the red collar it's like I'm watching us in the 70s only we're shit hot. Bruce, Naughton, Daniel, Williams, Hunter all fantastic exponents of the sleeves. And the hoops on the sleeves is Vince McMahon astral travel level. It's a trend I want to continue. Such an eye catching kit. The best in the AFL.

2. Richards, Dale and Williams are beast mode. They create so much drive and in the case of Williams and Richards an excellent defensive wall as well.

1. Schache - I've always been a believer and my belief has been vindicated. Hope he takes his opportunity now.

[Happy Days]

Yeah shout out to our kit. Between the extra hoops on the long sleeves, the particular shade of blue and the red cuffs I don’t think it’s ever looked better. Training kits are unbelievably clean too.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

1. Our MC cop a whack here most weeks. They've been bloody good. All bar two players used this season. If you saw that stat and didn't know where we were on the ladder, you'd think we were in the bottom half of the ladder. And to think we've still got Dunks, Treloar, Wood and now Keath and Richards to come back in. What a strong squad.

2. Hit outs, Hit outs... we can't win if English goes against Gawn alone... blah blah blah..... Most irrelevant stat in footy. English did well on Gawn where it counted

3. I'm gonna love the opposition fan melts when we finish top 2 and end up, for the second year in a row securing a top 3 talent in Darcy. How strong is this list looking for the next 5-10 years?

[Twodogs]

1. We broke Melbourne’s brain. You don’t go dipping into the bag of sledges to call someone a two’s player if you know you’re on top. I know we give Hannan a lot of shit but we’re allowed and you wankers aren’t.



Maybe Fristch could’ve played better if he wasn’t so tired from staying up all night posting on 8chan.


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Outstanding. Let's start a cricket team.

1. Don't worry about the weather conditions this team just rolls their sleeves (which look great) up and gets on with their job
2. I don't think I've seen as many high flyers in one forward line in my life
3. Richards really didn't want to come off the ground. "I'm fine. I always pass out from time to time" "oh that hit on the head? The one on the video footage? That was just a flesh wound"

[Bulldog4life]

1. Bevo and his brain trust's plans on May and Lever was superb. May always pulls the jumper of the forward and in this match he was caught out big time.
2. Missing 2 of our important backline players during the match our defence was first class.
3. I am ordaining Bont as "Mr. Football". Long may he reign. EJ would be so pumped.

[SquirrelGrip]

3. I am ordaining Bont as "Mr. Football". Long may he reign. EJ would be so pumped.

"Signor Football"?

[Grantysghost]

"Signor Football"?

Si !

[boydogs]

3. For all the media hype over Petracca, I'd take Oliver ahead of him. And I'd take Macrae or Bont over both of them.

Petracca looks like Brownlow year Jobe Watson. Extremely beefy, likely to break down

[mjp]

3. Richards really didn't want to come off the ground. "I'm fine. I always pass out from time to time" "oh that hit on the head? The one on the video footage? That was just a flesh wound"

Players know they have to miss a week. They don't want to have to do that.

The rule is there to save them from themselves. The pressure on medicos come finals time to pass/fail concussion tests is going to be extreme.

[MrMahatma]

Yeah shout out to our kit. Between the extra hoops on the long sleeves, the particular shade of blue and the red cuffs I don’t think it’s ever looked better. Training kits are unbelievably clean too.

Yeah… think I’ll be sinking a few $ into this year’s kit. Got the latest short sleeve for a birthday pressie earlier in the year but long sleeve is smoooooking!

[BornInDroopSt'54]

The 3 Baileys were very good last night. Bailey Smith is back to his best. Bailey Williams is very cool and composed and Bailey Dale kicks beautifully and gives us a lot of run.

Tim English played a good game. Sure Gawn won a lot of centre bounces but Tim positioned himself a lot better at throw ins and was more than competitive.

Duryea is having a strong year. Very reliable.
I too liked English's game. I saw a natural competitiveness that I was hitherto unsure of. Great mark and kick of course and that goal was sensational.

[Bulldog4life]

I too liked English's game. I saw a natural competitiveness that I was hitherto unsure of. Great mark and kick of course and that goal was sensational.

His goal happen so quickly. Goal of the match just about. Or week. :)

[BornInDroopSt'54]

His goal happen so quickly. Goal of the match just about. Or week. :)

It kept going and going. Did not look anything like a goal off the boot. Magic.