Round 3 Match Review
By Darren Spence
Melbourne v Brisbane – This week’s review comes from the wonderful shores of Bali (which was always going to be a good omen) from where I watched the game live with 10 other Melbourne supporters…That’s right 10!! In the past we would be lucky to get that number of supporters to an away game in Hobart let alone in a whole new country. And a good omen it did turn out to be.
But as always seems to be the case with Melbourne, the game threw up all kinds of highlights and low lights. Whilst I will never begrudge a win, Sunday’s performance reminded me of shanking a chip along the ground and ricocheting off an opponent’s ball and into the cup – well of course you will take it but it didn’t look pretty and you sure aren’t going to brag about it. Four points is exactly that and these players warrant special attention:
• LJ – I just love watching him play!!…..he truly is an excitement machine and you can almost feel the collective holding of supporters’ breath when he goes near the ball. His 5 goals on the weekend set up the win which now sees him with an enviable record of kicking 4 or more goals in seven of his 20 career games to date.
• Moloney – Beamer is sure to be leading the Bluey at this early stage of the year. Once again he led the team in overall possessions and contested possessions. Let’s hope his indiscretion during the week does not put a dampener on his fine early season form.
• Rivers – ‘Old Man’ played arguably the best game I have seen him play. He is well and truly back to his Rising Star form.
• Tapscott -manlove update – Luke had another strong game down in defence, picking up many strong tackles and ending up with a more than serviceable 23 possessions.
• Gysberts – now I am going out on a limb here (and I hope that Luke doesn’t get too jealous) but – call me a slut – but I now have two manlove crushes. I have always been a fan of the Gys and on the weekend he reminded me why! In his four games to date he is averaging in the mid 20s for disposal – an awesome effort from the youngster and you can rest assured you will be getting many more updates from my second manlove over the course of the year.
• Bail – Rohan has been highly impressive this year. He has been given ‘runwith’ roles and has been more than admirable in his performance. His disposal has improved out of sight and he has a large engine which enables him to run all day. He more than shut down the dangerous Luke Power on Sunday which paved the way for a Dees win.
• Martin – what a start to the season for this man!…Being fully fit and brimming with confidence Stef has been a revelation this year and now is becoming a crucial member of our side and back up to Jamar.
• The forward line – how awesome was it to see LJ, Aussie, Flash and Jamie all in the forward line at once? And whilst Davey was getting more attention than Colonel Gaddafi it was pumping my adrenaline to see all the indigenous boys down front. Aussie had a great first game back as well and I can’t wait to see more of him this year.
• Apologies to Jamar, Jones, Frawley, Grimes, Garland and Sylvia who also had great games and comfortably beat their respective opponents.
This week sees us up against the new kids on the block at the Gabba. I must admit I am nervous as this has been the type of game we would drop in the past. Plus our away form rivals that of the Cambodian cricket team. All this aside I am expecting a big win which will see us sitting pretty going into the following weeks bye.
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Dees in Sydney Tonight
Dees in Sydney tonight
6.00pm at the Castlereagh Hotel
MFC coaches Mark Williams and Brian Royal will be in Sydney tonight. Come along and talk to Brian and Mark who will be happy to answer all your questions about the Dees in 2011!
Date: Friday 15 April – from 6.00pm – 9.00pm.
Venue: Meeting Room, Level 1, Castlereagh Hotel, 169-171 Castlereagh Street, Sydney.
Ph: 02 9284 1000
Please rsvp to sally@nswdemons.com if you are planning to join us.
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MEET THE COACHES
Friday 15 April – Mark Williams and Brian Royal in Sydney
MFC coaches Mark Williams and Brian Royal are coming to Sydney especially to talk to you. All NSW Demons are invited to this special event on Friday 15 April at 6.00pm at the Castlereagh Hotel. Here is your opportunity to ask Mark and Brian how will we “press” and overcome the “press”, what strategies are in place to reduce turnovers and spend more time in the forward line, who’s shining at training and who’s stepping up to another level this year?
Date: Friday 15 April – from 6.00pm – 9.00pm.
Venue: Meeting Room, Level 1, Castlereagh Hotel, 169-171 Castlereagh Street, Sydney.
Ph: 02 9284 1000
Please rsvp to sally@nswdemons.com if you are planning to join us.
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MFC in Sydney – MFC coaches Mark Williams and Brian Royal – Friday 15 April
MFC in Sydney – MFC coaches Mark Williams and Brian Royal are coming to Sydney especially to talk to you. All NSW Demons are invited to this special event on Friday 15 April at 6.00pm at the Castlereagh Hotel. Here is your opportunity to ask Mark and Brian how will we “press” and overcome the “press”, what strategies are in place to reduce turnovers and spend more time in the forward line, who’s shining at training and who’s stepping up to another level this year?
Date: Friday 15 April – from 6.00pm – 9.00pm,
Venue: Meeting Room, Level 1, NSW Masonic Club, 169-171 Castlereagh Street, Sydney. The club is located between Park and Market Sts. (NB: This is not the Masonic Centre which is in Goulburn St!) Ph: 02 9284 1000)
RSVP to sally@nswdemons.com if you are planning to attend
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Watch the game on the Big Screen with the NSW Demons at the Camelia Grove Hotel
Join the NSW Demons to watch the Melbourne v Hawthorn game live on Fox at 4.30pm this Sunday at the Camelia Grove Hotel, 146 Henderson Rd, Alexandria.
Ph: 02 9516 5611. Check out our websites www.nswdemons.com and www.thecammy.com.au for more information. Join us each week to watch the Melbourne game as all matches will be shown live on the Big screens at the Cammy.
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