Mal Michael

Bomber_Fan · Post by **Bomber_Fan** » Sun Jun 03, 2007 8:16 am

Bloody Hall always kills us - his record against us is amazing - 30 goals in the last five games. So well played Michael - this is exactly why you were recruited.

Boyler_Room · Post by **Boyler_Room** » Sun Jun 03, 2007 8:54 am

Well played the entire backline. Ryder was great, Michael and Fletcher are a great team back there. Kept Hall and O'Loughlin quiet.

citizenerased · Post by **citizenerased** » Sun Jun 03, 2007 10:09 am

Watching both Michael and Fletcher, i reckon we have at least another 2 years out of both players. Our defence has not looked this good since Wellman retired...

swoodley · Post by **swoodley** » Sun Jun 03, 2007 12:05 pm

Great game by Mal and he showed that old dogs can learn new tricks. I can't recall one free kick against him all night whilst he won at least one for being in front again.

And we just can't underestimate how good he has been for Fletch who had a career high in possies last night.

lozza89 · Post by **lozza89** » Sun Jun 03, 2007 1:58 pm

Mal was outstanding last night. I honestly thought that Hall would be too fast and too strong for him, but Mal kept up with him the entire night. Did an excellent job for us down back.
Well done Mal

robrulz5 · Post by **robrulz5** » Sun Jun 03, 2007 8:48 pm

Mal was great tonight. A breakthrough game for him in the Red & Black.

robrulz5 · Post by **robrulz5** » Sun Jun 03, 2007 8:49 pm

swoodley wrote:Great game by Mal and he showed that old dogs can learn new tricks. I can't recall one free kick against him all night whilst he won at least one for being in front again.

He recieved three free kicks for getting the front position against Hall.

Bomber Mad · Post by **Bomber Mad** » Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:01 pm

Mal, Fletch and Ryder were fantastic!

F111 · Post by **F111** » Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:03 pm

Bomber Mad wrote:Mal, Fletch and Ryder were fantastic!

They were great...GREAT!

Bomber Mad · Post by **Bomber Mad** » Sun Jun 03, 2007 9:04 pm

F111 wrote:
Bomber Mad wrote:Mal, Fletch and Ryder were fantastic!
They were great...GREAT!

Ok they were GREAT

j-mac31 · Post by **j-mac31** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 2:10 pm

Yep great game by Mal. Hall had 42 goals in his last 8 against us.

And Ryder fantastic on O'Loughlin too.
Still not so sure about his spoiling from behind, but if he can get in front at most contests it's less of an issue.

Ossie · Post by **Ossie** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 2:28 pm

I read Fletcher had 30 possessions, 12 marks and 8 R50s. Amazing now that he is freed up by Mal taking those 'power' forwards.

Mrs Mercuri · Post by **Mrs Mercuri** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:44 pm

What a game by big Mal!! After all the doubts and criticism he stepped up on Sat night and completely dominated Barry Hall who in the past has had a day out against us. The emergence of Ryder as a key defender has made a huge difference as well as it has allowed Fletch to be free across the half back line without the pressure of taking the oppositions best two forwards.

There is a lot to like about our defence at the moment!!

Crazyman · Post by **Crazyman** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 12:51 pm

How true it is Mrs Merc and with the injection of some of the speedsters in the last couple of years, I also reckon our midfield is coming on strong for the next couple of years...exciting times people...exciting times

Mrs Mercuri · Post by **Mrs Mercuri** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 5:25 pm

Crazyman wrote:How true it is Mrs Merc and with the injection of some of the speedsters in the last couple of years, I also reckon our midfield is coming on strong for the next couple of years...exciting times people...exciting times

Very exciting times, obviously we still have a hell of a lot of improvement to do but things are definately brighter than they have been for the past 3 or 4 seasons!! JUst wait till Lovey, Natrat and Jetta and fit and firing again!