If only there had been a genuine tall forward with proven goal kicking credentials that the Pies could have gone after when they came close in 2018…oh wait…
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Does consecutive straight sets losses cancel out a premiership?
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Nothing cancels out a Premiership.
Dees have underachieved since and the pressure is well and truly on them for next season. Their current list has been largely together and primed since 2018. Time is running out for them.
In the 21st century, three flags in short succession is the benchmark. In each case, it has taken five years or less and then the rebuild has become necessary. Brisbane, Geelong, Hawthorn and Richmond have all attained it. Melbourne haven’t. They have two years left to win the other two if they want to be spoken about in the same way.
Dees have underachieved since and the pressure is well and truly on them for next season. Their current list has been largely together and primed since 2018. Time is running out for them.
In the 21st century, three flags in short succession is the benchmark. In each case, it has taken five years or less and then the rebuild has become necessary. Brisbane, Geelong, Hawthorn and Richmond have all attained it. Melbourne haven’t. They have two years left to win the other two if they want to be spoken about in the same way.
I agree with this. Melbourne have had one of the best lists since 2018, 6 years, 1 premiership. Dogs have been one of the best lists since 2016, 8 years, 1 premiership. Geelong have had a top 4 list since 2012, 11 years, 1 premiership. They are hard to win, ever grateful for our 3.
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I don't recall Melbourne winning a premiership. Not in this time zone anyway. Did they win a big game against the Bulldogs in one of those China games? They don't count.
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At the end of the day Premierships is the only stat that matters and the only stat that people remember until their dying day.
Everything else is just window dressing.
Everything else is just window dressing.
Cholly has kicked 5 goals in this preliminary final.
He wouldve been better then half of Melbourne's forward line
He wouldve been better then half of Melbourne's forward line
Add to that, they are a bunch of FIGJAMmers. The Deegotist's have been clipped again.
One of the most bizarre selection/coaching moves I have ever seen.
Hindsight is wonderful and all, but it is incomprehensible really.
Picking Schache as your sub over Grundy was remarkable. At least Grundy gives you a bit of flexibility if say McDonald was crap again (he was), in that you could throw Gawn forward and give Grundy the ruck, at least could mix it up. Schache gave them no flexibility hence he wasn't even used. Astounding decision to select him as the sub. Dumb decision or arrogance? I'm not sure, could be either with that club.
Bit of a silly suggestion. If the footy Gods offered us now the 2024 flag followed by straight sets exits in 2025 and 2026, or we can take our chances with all three seasons, you'd take the flag in a heartbeat.
With our current list, yes for sure.
With Melbourne's list, no. I'd take my chances in all three.
With Melbournes list and our culture and professionalism as a club yes to taking the chance in all 3
Funny you say it Zips but its not the dumbest play for Melbourne. Theyre desperate for a key forward and 2nd ruck
Petty will be the cornerstone you would think.
JVR another year in his development.
Not a-class but probably good enough you'd think
Nothing short of bongers-style drug cheating can cancel out a premiership but you can definitely waste a potential dynasty window and make a single premiership a symbol, at least retroactively, of 'what might have been' rather than the all-out celebration it should be. For example (speaking of the bongers) esserdon in 2000 and collinwood in 2010. Both of those teams should have won at least 2 premierships.
I got lucky
2017 - I got selected in the GF lottery for standing room
2019 - had joined Maurice Rioli club so I saw 2019 live too
2020 - I’m a gold coaster so I watched 2020 live as well
