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goods · Post: # 919055Post **goods** » Fri 07 May 2010 5:31pm

MELBOURNE is set to launch an all-out attack on the Western Bulldogs when the sides meet at the MCG on Friday night.

A week after St Kilda brought the slick Dogs undone with an ultra-defensive game plan, Demons forward Brad Green said his team would not follow the same path.

"I think tomorrow night is going to be a fast game. You've got two sides who are going to come out and play quick, attacking footy ... it's going to be exciting," Green said from Junction Oval on Thursday.

"We're certainly on the rise as a side, with the confidence and belief that we can go out there and play and be exciting.

"That's what we're about. We want to play exciting footy and [coach Dean Bailey] wants us to take the game on. Hopefully we can get people to want to come and watch us play footy."

So their priority is to entertian and not to win...??

SainterK · Post: # 919058Post **SainterK** » Fri 07 May 2010 5:37pm

It's an interesting point you make.

I heard the Adelaide CEO (?) talking on radio a couple of weeks ago, and he said Neil Craig understands he has an obligation to make the game entertaining as well as winning

degruch · Post: # 919059Post **degruch** » Fri 07 May 2010 5:37pm

Bums on seats...entertainment. I don't see why they shouldn't release some carnivourus animals on the ground too.

Dis Believer · Fri 07 May 2010 5:39pm

SainterK wrote:It's an interesting point you make.

I heard the Adelaide CEO (?) talking on radio a couple of weeks ago, and he said Neil Craig understands he has an obligation to make the game entertaining as well as winning

In that case Mr Craig should seek a new form of employment - an AFL coach has 2 obligations only - develop the team and win games.

Entertainment is what TV stations are supposed to try and provide.

degruch · Post: # 919063Post **degruch** » Fri 07 May 2010 5:42pm

True Believer wrote:Entertainment is what TV stations are supposed to try and provide.

Epic fail...I'd rather watch a replay of last weeks game then 90% of free to air TV tonight.

saintsRrising · Fri 07 May 2010 5:55pm

Dees are in the business of getting games into their younger players without the worry of being a serious flag contender.

So they can play as they please this year.

Next year may see them wanting to aquire to the ability to play finals football.

goods · Post: # 919077Post **goods** » Fri 07 May 2010 6:14pm

saintsRrising wrote:Dees are in the business of getting games into their younger players without the worry of being a serious flag contender.

So they can play as they please this year.

Next year may see them wanting to aquire to the ability to play finals football.

It just seemed like a bit of a swipe at stkilda...

degruch · Post: # 919078Post **degruch** » Fri 07 May 2010 6:16pm

goods wrote:
saintsRrising wrote:Dees are in the business of getting games into their younger players without the worry of being a serious flag contender.

So they can play as they please this year.

Next year may see them wanting to aquire to the ability to play finals football.
It just seemed like a bit of a swipe at stkilda...

Add it to all the others this week. They can swipe until their arms drop off, they won't get 10 goals against us.

goods · Post: # 919082Post **goods** » Fri 07 May 2010 6:22pm

degruch wrote:
goods wrote:
saintsRrising wrote:Dees are in the business of getting games into their younger players without the worry of being a serious flag contender.

So they can play as they please this year.

Next year may see them wanting to aquire to the ability to play finals football.
It just seemed like a bit of a swipe at stkilda...
Add it to all the others this week. They can swipe until their arms drop off, they won't get 10 goals against us.

Well I have my pop corn and valium ready for tonights game of thriller excitement! Im shaking with anticipation

degruch · Post: # 919083Post **degruch** » Fri 07 May 2010 6:23pm

goods wrote:
degruch wrote:
goods wrote:
saintsRrising wrote:Dees are in the business of getting games into their younger players without the worry of being a serious flag contender.

So they can play as they please this year.

Next year may see them wanting to aquire to the ability to play finals football.
It just seemed like a bit of a swipe at stkilda...
Add it to all the others this week. They can swipe until their arms drop off, they won't get 10 goals against us.
Well I have my pop corn and valium ready for tonights game of thriller excitement! Im shaking with anticipation

Should be 'good attacking footy', Doggies by 100+. Thrilling.

joffaboy · Post: # 919084Post **joffaboy** » Fri 07 May 2010 6:23pm

A great quote from Tom Harley

"Attack is for memberships, defence is for premierships"

Said at the height of the furore surrounding the Saints ve Bulldogs game last week.

santazzi · Post: # 919086Post **santazzi** » Fri 07 May 2010 6:50pm

goods wrote:MELBOURNE is set to launch an all-out attack on the Western Bulldogs when the sides meet at the MCG on Friday night.

A week after St Kilda brought the slick Dogs undone with an ultra-defensive game plan, Demons forward Brad Green said his team would not follow the same path.

"I think tomorrow night is going to be a fast game. You've got two sides who are going to come out and play quick, attacking footy ... it's going to be exciting," Green said from Junction Oval on Thursday.

"We're certainly on the rise as a side, with the confidence and belief that we can go out there and play and be exciting.

"That's what we're about. We want to play exciting footy and [coach Dean Bailey] wants us to take the game on. Hopefully we can get people to want to come and watch us play footy."

So their priority is to entertian and not to win...??

So they are now the Halem Globe Trotters of Footy.........Good luck to them!!!!!

PS...I have now watched last Fridays game twice.......I find it exciting......It was a footy's version of an engrossing test match which goes to the wire........for those yearning to the footy's equivalent of pyjama cricket come out in the preseason...........

goods · Post: # 919087Post **goods** » Fri 07 May 2010 6:52pm

degruch wrote:
goods wrote:
degruch wrote:
goods wrote:
saintsRrising wrote:Dees are in the business of getting games into their younger players without the worry of being a serious flag contender.

So they can play as they please this year.

Next year may see them wanting to aquire to the ability to play finals football.
It just seemed like a bit of a swipe at stkilda...
Add it to all the others this week. They can swipe until their arms drop off, they won't get 10 goals against us.
Well I have my pop corn and valium ready for tonights game of thriller excitement! Im shaking with anticipation
Should be 'good attacking footy', Doggies by 100+. Thrilling.

Brad Green may regret his support for 'attacking footy' when the doggies are allowed to employ the same tactic which just happens to be their strength..

goods · Post: # 919088Post **goods** » Fri 07 May 2010 6:53pm

joffaboy wrote:A great quote from Tom Harley

"Attack is for memberships, defence is for premierships"

Said at the height of the furore surrounding the Saints ve Bulldogs game last week.

great quote!

degruch · Post: # 919091Post **degruch** » Fri 07 May 2010 7:03pm

goods wrote:
degruch wrote:
goods wrote:
degruch wrote:
goods wrote:
saintsRrising wrote:Dees are in the business of getting games into their younger players without the worry of being a serious flag contender.

So they can play as they please this year.

Next year may see them wanting to aquire to the ability to play finals football.
It just seemed like a bit of a swipe at stkilda...
Add it to all the others this week. They can swipe until their arms drop off, they won't get 10 goals against us.
Well I have my pop corn and valium ready for tonights game of thriller excitement! Im shaking with anticipation
Should be 'good attacking footy', Doggies by 100+. Thrilling.
Brad Green may regret his support for 'attacking footy' when the doggies are allowed to employ the same tactic which just happens to be their strength..

My thoughts exactly. I am also regretting not trading for Lindsay Gilbee in my Dream Team this week, I think he'll get 200 points tonight. Fingers crossed BBBBBBBHBHHBHHBHBHB kicks 10 goals.

Milan Faletic · Fri 07 May 2010 7:19pm

joffaboy wrote:A great quote from Tom Harley

"Attack is for memberships, defence is for premierships"

Said at the height of the furore surrounding the Saints ve Bulldogs game last week.

Yes, heard him say that...brilliant.

Dr Spaceman · Fri 07 May 2010 10:59pm

Milan Faletic wrote:
joffaboy wrote:A great quote from Tom Harley

"Attack is for memberships, defence is for premierships"

Said at the height of the furore surrounding the Saints ve Bulldogs game last week.
Yes, heard him say that...brilliant.

Like many on here I haven't been able to bring myself to watch the GF and doubt I ever will.

However I have no doubt it was a highly entertaining game for those who didn't barrack for either team. Close game between the top two teams etc etc. It was probably one of the best GFs in years.

But was it entertaining to us? Of course not!

To the serious supporter winning is absolutely everything and how we go about it - well I couldn't give a ..........

degruch · Post: # 919196Post **degruch** » Sat 08 May 2010 12:21am

degruch wrote:
goods wrote:
degruch wrote:
goods wrote:
degruch wrote:
goods wrote:
saintsRrising wrote:Dees are in the business of getting games into their younger players without the worry of being a serious flag contender.

So they can play as they please this year.

Next year may see them wanting to aquire to the ability to play finals football.
It just seemed like a bit of a swipe at stkilda...
Add it to all the others this week. They can swipe until their arms drop off, they won't get 10 goals against us.
Well I have my pop corn and valium ready for tonights game of thriller excitement! Im shaking with anticipation
Should be 'good attacking footy', Doggies by 100+. Thrilling.
Brad Green may regret his support for 'attacking footy' when the doggies are allowed to employ the same tactic which just happens to be their strength..
My thoughts exactly. I am also regretting not trading for Lindsay Gilbee in my Dream Team this week, I think he'll get 200 points tonight. Fingers crossed BBBBBBBHBHHBHHBHBHB kicks 10 goals.

Well, looks like it was all bluff. Another low score for the Doggies...I hope the AFL hold an investigation.

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