10-0 in the first 10 matches morphed into 6-8 over the last 14, and what looked like every chance of back-to-back Grand Finals instead became back-to-back finals losses.
Category: Melbourne
2022 Semi Final, Melbourne v Brisbane: A tale of two halves
After a first half which could charitably be described as ‘tame’, things exploded into life after the main break.
2022 Qualifying Final, Melbourne v Sydney: A second half special
There’s a fine line between Melbourne losing due to their flaws and Sydney winning because of their strengths.
2022 Finals Dossier: Melbourne Demons
At 10-0 and two games clear on top, it felt like ‘how far Melbourne?’ in 2022.
From The Notebook, Round 22: Max King Part 2, And The Final Two Minutes At The G
For the last edition of 2022's Notebook before shifting to finals mode, a look at Max King's goalkicking (again), and the final two minutes of a MCG thriller.
What To Watch For: Round 21
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From The Notebook, Bonus Edition: Stats & Trends
Every so often over the course of a season, it gets to the point where I have a bunch of stats and trends which don’t fit into a piece.
What To Watch For: Round 19
From The Notebook, Round 18: Possession games, stoppage defence, and quick hits
Today’s Notebook touches on the possession game in Fremantle v Sydney, Richmond’s stoppage defence, and finishes with quick hits on Melbourne, Hawthorn, and Gold Coast.