CTS's thoughts on the Demons game.

**monopoly19** · 14 August 2004, 11:43 PM

Re: CTS's thoughts on the Demons game.

Originally posted by CureTheSane
I hope whoever had the winning raffle ticket is happy.
Because of them we all missed the push & shove over the boundary line.

Just because Bazza (innocuously no doubt) sent someone flying into some chairs...no need to get all huffy puffy about it!

Maxfield got into the biff a bit, but there weren't any serious punches thrown, don't worry!

And I have no idea why Hall was denied that mark 5m out from goal.

A Ryan O'Keefe push in the back, methinks.

Was it Maxfield who was reported?
And what for?

T'was Maxfield, and for a late punch in the guts (do not know the official terminology), but was very soft, and should not even make it to the tribunal, IMHO.

**CureTheSane** · 14 August 2004, 11:49 PM

Thanks.

They didn't replay the Hall incident, or the Maxfield one, so blink and you miss it.

Couldn't imagine Maxfield being over the top.
I'll watch the footy show in the morning and have a look

**Red** · 15 August 2004, 12:34 AM

GOODES was the one on the mark of the Demon who the maggot checked the # of -- does that mean Goodes got reported?!

Typical @@@@ night for the maggots -- umpire McLaren was DISGRACEFUL (send invoice to RED, R&W Online).

If Adam's # got traken I'll #$%ken spew.

**Wil** · 15 August 2004, 07:36 AM

Originally posted by Red
GOODES was the one on the mark of the Demon who the maggot checked the # of -- does that mean Goodes got reported?!

It was hard to tell. People were talking about this last week but it looked like the Melb player's number was taken as Goodes swung for the ball and the Melb player started grasping his face in pain and appealing to the umpire and then stopped suddenly and smiled - I thought the umpire took his number for trying to milk a 50 or something...

**Bas** · 15 August 2004, 09:45 AM

Maxfield reported. They did replay the event on tele and said he had nothing to worry about in the tribunal.

Read punched Maxfield twice in the boundary scuffle.

Barry was having cuddles. Why does the media misinterpret these signs of affection?

**Dpw** · 15 August 2004, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by Red
GOODES was the one on the mark of the Demon who the maggot checked the # of -- does that mean Goodes got reported?!

Typical @@@@ night for the maggots -- umpire McLaren was DISGRACEFUL (send invoice to RED, R&W Online).

If Adam's # got traken I'll #$%ken spew.

I don't think knobs like yourself would be happy if we got a 0 count aganist us, I dont think you could say the umpiring influenced the game at all.

**treespirit** · 15 August 2004, 10:32 AM

I thought the umpiring was OK. I wish people would learn when to yell "baaaaalllllll" and as per the rules, rather than at every tackle.

I thought Doyle was OK around the ground, but he got no where near the ball at the centre bounces - when he was in there Melbourne looked more dangerous. Last night highlighted the importance of Ball to us.

The backs were great, the forwards worked hard, the centre were workman-like.

Magis is magic.

I think a few wallets will be lighter after melee charges and at least a couple of striking charges will be laid. We were sitting practically right over the top of it. I reckon Jude could be in a bit of bother and a Melbourne player should be getting a rest. Baz should be OK.

I went to the Lions v Hawks at the 'G as well and I can say that I REALLY appreciated the roof last night!

The last quarter, while effective, was horrible to watch. I found it embarassing and frustrating. I sang the song with gusto for the win, but I hope we don't do that too often.

**hammo** · 15 August 2004, 11:16 AM

Great to see Micky O'Loughlin back to some of his best.

He was awesome last night and probably should have scored at least 7.

He needs to be a bit more selfish instead of looking to pass it off from 40 out (as he did in the 3rd).

**Barry Schneider** · 15 August 2004, 11:44 AM

I was having a look at the Melb papers and they are suggesting Barry might have to answer a charge of rough play for slinging Nicholson over the boundary.It would be a joke but wouldn't surprise me if he was suspended.The brutal actions are let off while the softest are penalised eg Farmer's knee

**Red** · 15 August 2004, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by Dpw
I don't think knobs like yourself would be happy if we got a 0 count aganist us, I dont think you could say the umpiring influenced the game at all.

'Wasn't trying to say that, you spoon. And I though only dickheads used the term, 'knob'. Your comments are generally pointless DPW, and that was no exception.

Why don't you crawl back under whatever rock you slimed out of, dickhead sandgroper idiot.

This used to be such a friendly board

**Snowy** · 15 August 2004, 01:50 PM

I think MOL passed a few off because he didn't want to pressure the hammies late in the game.

**ROK Lobster** · 15 August 2004, 01:58 PM

Or is it a confidence thing. He started passing them off after he put that mongrel punt through in the 3rd. Generally though it is something that he and Hall do a bit too much. They are both good kicks and that is what they are paid for.

**motorace_182** · 15 August 2004, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by Red
'Wasn't trying to say that, you spoon. And I though only dickheads used the term, 'knob'. Your comments are generally pointless DPW, and that was no exception.

Why don't you crawl back under whatever rock you slimed out of, dickhead sandgroper idiot.

This used to be such a friendly board

I think you are the one destroying the love on the board mate. To call that umpiring influential is moronic. It never had any impact on the result of the game, was fairly consistent around the grounds. They are only human mate. Tonight was one of our better weeks with the umps.

GOODES was the one on the mark of the Demon who the maggot checked the # of -- does that mean Goodes got reported?!

And why would Goodesy's number be taken?? He's on the mark...wow!! Try watchin the game and perhaps even learning it dude. Stewie hit a guy in the ribs while goin for the footy (no case to answer) - even if Adams number was taken it would be thrown out straight away. Get real mate.

**CureTheSane** · 15 August 2004, 03:56 PM

I too get sick of the stupid calls for holding the ball.

I was thinking last night how for so long Melb people bagged Sydney people for not knowing the game (which only held any creedence for a couple of the early years anyway IMO) and I noticed that all these Demon supporters (mainly) had no idea.

Perhaps it was more hope than anything else.
Sort of begging the umpires lol

Anyway, one more observation I forgot to mention was that Amon made some great leads IMO, usually unrewarded.

Also, I remember 'someone' had the ball, and Schuble was our only player clear to recieve the ball, and he motioned to the player to kick long into a contest rather than to him.
Thought that was a bit silly, deciding for the player.
Can't recall who kicked it though.

Saw the push & shove on tv this morning and Maxfield copped a couple to the chin.
Great to see him in there.
I am a big wrap for a captain who defends his troops in a physical way when needed.
And likewise, the players need to be in there supporting him.
I remember years ago, Paul Kelly was having a big go with a few opposition player and not one Swan came to his aid.
That really annoyed me.
I think the culture is a lot better now.

A game like last nights, will all the emotion etc, can have a lasting effect on the team.
Might make them an even tighter unit

CTS's thoughts on the Demons game.

CTS's thoughts on the Demons game.

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