Footystats Diary, footy's best kept secret, Melbourne, Season 2006

MELBOURNE Season 2006 2006 — ROUND 1 — GAME 7 Melbourne v Carlton Sunday (n), April 2, 2006 Docklands, 5.10pm AEST, Roof closed; crowd: 31,139 Conditions: Good, slippery near boundary lines Weather: 16C, fine   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final MEL 3.3-21 (–) 4.9-33 6.10-46 10.12-72 CAR 3.3-21 (–) 6.7-43 (10) 10.9-69 (23) 13.15-93 (21) Goals: Carlton: Brendan Fevola 5.3, Jarrad Waite 3, Marc Murphy, Kade Simpson, Dylan McLaren, Trent Sporn, Andrew Carrazzo. Melbourne: Aaron Davey 3, David Neitz 2, Russell Robertson 2, Colin Sylvia, Clint Bartram, Cameron Bruce. Best: Carlton: Matthew Lappin, Jarrad Waite, Heath Scotland, Kade Simpson, Nick Stevens, Brendan Fevola. Melbourne: Cameron Bruce, Brad Green Aaron Davey James McDonald, Adem Yze, Matthew Whelan. Umpires: Hayden Kennedy, Matthew Nicholls, Dean Margetts. 2006 — ROUND 2 — GAME 3 Western Bulldogs v Melbourne Saturday, April 8, 2006 Docklands, 2.10pm AEST; Roof closed; crowd: 28478 Conditions: Good Weather: 17C, cloudy   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final WB 2.5-17 6.8-44 15.13-103 (26) 20.17-137 (47) MEL 5.5-35 (18) 8.9-57 (13) 11.11-77 12.18-90 Goals: West.B'dogs: Robert Murphy 4, Brad Johnson 3, Matthew Robbins 3, Adam Cooney 2, Daniel Cross, Chris Grant, Ryan Griffen, Mitch Hahn, Will Minson, Wayde Skipper, Rohan Smith, Scott West. Melbourne: Russell Robertson 3, Cameron Bruce, Nathan Carroll, Aaron Davey, Brad Green, Mark Jamar, Brent Moloney, David Neitz, Colin Sylvia, Jeff White. Best: West.B'dogs: Robert Murphy, Brad Johnson, Scott West, Daniel Giansiracusa, Mitch Hahn, Daniel Cross. Melbourne: Cameron Bruce, Colin Sylvia, Travis Johnstone. Umpires:  Scott Jeffrey, Matt Stevic, Darren Goldspink. 2006 — ROUND 3 — GAME 5 Melbourne v Adelaide Sunday, April 16, 2006 Carrara Oval, 1.10pm AEST, crowd: 8,258 Conditions: Good surface Weather: 23C, warm, cloudy, windy, light sprinkle Q1   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final MEL 2.0-12 9.5-59 10.9-69 14.13-97 ADE 6.5-41 (29) 11.6-72 (13) 14.10-94 (25) 15.12-102 (5) Goals: Adelaide: Brett Burton 5.3, Matthew Bode 3, Mark Ricciuto 3, Tyson Edwards 2, Trent Hentschel, Hayden Skipworth. Melbourne: David Neitz 4, Cameron Bruce 3, Nathan D Brown 2, Russell Robertson, Brad Miller, Adem Yze, Travis Johnstone, Aaron Davey. Best:  Adelaide: Simon Goodwin, Andrew McLeod, Tyson Edwards, Brett Burton, Matthew Bode, Mark Ricciuto, Brent Reilly. Melbourne: Nathan D Brown, Cameron Bruce, Jared Rivers, Byron Pickett, Brad Green, Brock McLean, Travis Johnstone. Umpires: Matt Stevic, Scott McLaren, Scott Jeffery. 2006 — ROUND 4 — GAME 6 Sydney v Melbourne Sunday, April 23, 2006 SCG, 1.10pm AEST, crowd: 29,167 Conditions: Good Weather: 20C, fine and sunny   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final SYD 4.2-26 (5) 6.6-42 9.10-64 13.14-92 MEL 3.3-21 7.5-47 (5) 10.6-66 (2) 15.7-97 (5) Goals: Melbourne: Adem Yze 3, Travis Johnson 2, Jeff White 2, Aaron Davey 2, Cameron Bruce 2, Brock McLean, David Neitz, Byron Pickett, Russell Robertson. Sydney: Barry Hall 3, Adam Schneider 2, Ted Richards, Ryan O'Keefe, Michael O'Loughlin, Amon Buchanan, Nick Davis, Nick Malceski, Luke Ablett, Jared McVeigh. Best: Melbourne: Cameron Bruce, Byron Pickett, Aaron Davey, Matthew Whelan, James McDonald. Sydney: Amon Buchanan, Craig Bolton, Adam Schneider, Ben Mathews, Nick Malceski. Umpires: Mathew James, Martin Ellis, Troy Pannell. 2006 — ROUND 5 — GAME 2 Melbourne v Kangaroos Saturday, April 29, 2006 MCG, 2.10pm AEST, crowd: 30,392 Conditions: Good Weather: 16C, high cloud   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final MEL 1.3-9 7.5-47 (20) 9.9-63 13.12-90 (4) KAN 2.4-16 (7) 3.9-27 9.12-66 (3) 12.14-86 Goals: Melbourne: Adem Yze 4, Aaron Davey 3, Paul Wheatley, James McDonald, Russell Robertson, Brad Green, Travis Johnstone, Matthew Bate. Kangaroos: Nathan Thompson 5.3, Brent Harvey 2, Kasey Green 2, Shannon Grant, David Hale, Daniel Pratt. Best: Melbourne: Byron Pickett, Adem Yze, Aaron Davey, Brad Green, Cameron Bruce, James McDonald, Travis Johnstone. Kangaroos: Adam Simpson, Shannon Grant, Nathan Thompson, Leigh Brown, Brent Harvey, Troy Makepeace, Firrito. Umpires: Chris Donlon, Ray Chamberlain, Stuart Wenn. Reports: Adem Yze (Melbourne) and Jess Sinclair (Kangaroos) were cited for wrestling. The MRP issued both players with fines of $900. Yze and Sinclair accepted the fines imposed. 2006 — ROUND 6 — GAME 1 Melbourne v Geelong Friday (n), May 5, 2006 MCG, 7.40pm AEST, crowd: 36,041 Conditions: Steady rain throughout Weather: 11C, steady rain from 3pm   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final MEL 3.3-21 6.5-41 11.7-73 (3) 13.9-87 (6) GEE 4.2-26 (5) 6.6-42 (1) 10.10-70 11.15-81 Goals: Melbourne: Cameron Bruce 2, Aaron Davey 2, Lynden Dunn 2, Russell Robertson 2, Matthew Bate, Mark Jamar, Brock McLean, Jeff White, Adem Yze. Geelong: Jimmy Bartel 3, Paul Chapman 3, Gary Ablett 2, Cameron Mooney, Henry Playfair, Kane Tenace. Best: Melbourne: Cameron Bruce, Brock McLean, Jared Rivers, Adem Yze, Matthew Bate, Brad Green, Jeff White, Russell Robertson. Geelong: Paul Chapman, Cameron Ling, Jimmy Bartel, Gary Ablett, Darren Milburn. Umpires: Hayden Kennedy, Simon Meredith, Derek Woodcock. 2006 — ROUND 7 — GAME 2 Melbourne v Fremantle Saturday, May 13, 2006 MCG, 2.10pm AEST, crowd: 23,368 Conditions: Good Weather: 15C, cloudy   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final MEL 3.3-21 (6) 9.8-62 (37) 12.11-83 (33) 17.15-117 (59) FRE 2.3-15 3.7-25 7.8-50 8.10-58 Goals: Melbourne: Aaron Davey 2, Brad Green 2, Russell Robertson 2, Adem Yze 2, David Neitz 2, Travis Johnstone 2, Brock McLean 2, Byron Pickett, Mark Jamar, Lynden Dunn. Fremantle: Michael Johnson 3, Jeff Farmer 2, Paul Medhurst, Troy Cook, Matthew Pavlich. Best: Melbourne: Adem Yze, Aaron Davey, Travis Johnstone, Brock McLean, Byron Pickett, Brad Green, James McDonald Fremantle: Matthew Pavlich, Byron Schammer, Michael Johnson, Heath Black, David Mundy, Paul Hasleby. Umpires: Scott McLaren, Jason Quigley, Derek Woodcock. 2006 — ROUND 8 — GAME 1 Hawthorn v Melbourne Friday (n), May 19, 2006 MCG, 7.40pm AEST, crowd: 42,985 Conditions: Good Weather: 17C, clear; shower in Q4   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final HAW 5.2-32 6.4-40 9.7-61 9.7-61 MEL 6.4-40 (8) 10.10-70 (30) 13.13-91 (30) 20.16-136 (75) Goals: Melbourne: David Neitz 6.0, Cameron Bruce 2, Lynden Dunn 2, Jeff White 2, Aaron Davey 2, Mark Jamar 2, Russell Robertson, Simon Godfrey, Brad Green, Travis Johnstone. Hawthorn: Mark Williams 2, Tim Clarke 2, Shane Crawford 2, Ben Dixon 2, Jarryd Roughead. Best: Melbourne: Travis Johnstone, David Neitz, James McDonald, Brock McLean, Jeff White, Byron Pickett, Brent Moloney.  Hawthorn: Peter Everitt, Sam Mitchell, Shane Crawford, Luke Hodge, Chance Bateman, Richard Vandenberg. Umpires: Michael Vozzo, Darren Goldspink, Matt Stevic. 2006 — ROUND 9 — GAME 8 West Coast v Melbourne Sunday, May 28, 2006 Subiaco Oval, 4.40pm AEST, crowd: 41,032 Conditions: Very good Weather: 21C, fine, turning to dark clouds; lights on for Q3 and Q4   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final WCE 2.8-20 5.11-41 (5) 9.15-69 (1) 13.19-97 (22) MEL 3.4-22 (2) 5.6-36 10.8-68 11.9-75 Goals: West Coast: Daniel Kerr 2, Ashley Hansen 2, Brent Staker 2, Beau Waters, Mark Nicoski, Chris Judd, Dean Cox, Quinten Lynch, Andrew Embley, Daniel Chick. Melbourne: Robertson 4, Bartram 2, Dunn, Johnstone, Pickett, Green, Bruce. Best: West Coast: Daniel Kerr, Chris Judd, Ben Cousins, Mark Nicoski, Darren Glass, Dean Cox, Jaymie Graham. Melbourne: Travis Johnstone, Brock McLean, Russell Robertson, Cameron Bruce, Brad Green, Byron Pickett. Umpires: Simon Meredith, Derek Woodcock, Darren Goldspink. 2006 — ROUND 10 — GAME 8 Melbourne v St Kilda Sunday, June 4, 2006 MCG, 2.10pm AEST, crowd: 41,665 Conditions: Good Weather: 15C, mainly fine; lights on in Q4   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final MEL 4.4-28 (14) 10.9-69 (36) 12.10-82 (14) 15.13-103 (13) STK 2.2-14 5.3-33 10.8-68 13.12-90 Goals: Melbourne: David Neitz 8.3, Brock McLean, Lynden Dunn, Russell Robertson, Cameron Bruce, Matthew Whelan, Matthew Bate, Byron Pickett. St Kilda: Nick Dal Santo 3, Fraser Gehrig 2, Nick Riewoldt 2, Troy Schwarze 2, Leigh Montagna, Luke Ball, Jason Blake, Brett Voss. Best: Melbourne: David Neitz, Brock McLean, Adem Yze, Chris Johnson, Nathan Carroll, Ben Holland, James McDonald. St Kilda: Nick Dal Santo, Luke Ball, Jason Gram, Brendon Goddard, Leigh Fisher, Brett Voss. Umpires: Scott McLaren, Simon Meredith, Stuart Wenn. Report: Brendon Goddard (StK) reported by field umpire Scott McLaren for striking James McDonald (Mel) during the second quarter. 2006 — ROUND 11 — GAME 8 Melbourne v Collingwood Monday, June 12, 2006 MCG, 2.10pm AEST, crowd: 78,773 Conditions: Generally good – lights on in Q1 Weather: 12C, cool, grey, showers forecast but held off   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final MEL 4.2-26 (9) 10.3-63 (26) 17.7-109 (47) 22.9-141 (47) COL 2.5-17 5.7-37 9.8-62 14.10-94 Goals: Melbourne: Adem Yze 4, Aaron Davey 3, David Neitz 3, Byron Pickett 3, Jared Rivers 2, Cameron Bruce 2, Russell Robertson, Matthew Bate, Lynden Dunn, Travis Johnstone, Mark Jamar. Collingwood: Leon Davis 3, Alan Didak 2, Dale Thomas 2, Chris Tarrant 2, Tarkyn Lockyer, Josh Fraser, Scott Pendlebury, Scott Burns, Anthony Rocca. Best: Melbourne: Travis Johnstone, Cameron Bruce, Aaron Davey, Byron Pickett, Adem Yze, Ben Holland, Nathan Carroll. Collingwood: James Clement, Alan Didak, Josh Fraser. Umpires: Stephen McBurney, Mathew James, Matt Stevic. 2006 — ROUND 12 — GAME 6 Essendon v Melbourne Sunday, June 18, 2006 Docklands, 2.10pm AEST, crowd: 35,019 Conditions: Fair Weather: 12C, overcast   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final ESS 2.8-20 (5) 4.12-36 7.13-55 10.15-75 MEL 2.3-15 5.7-37 (1) 12.10-82 (27) 16.15-111 (36) Goals: Melbourne: Russell Robertson 4, David Neitz 3, Cameron Bruce 2, Lynden Dunn 2, Clint Bartram, Aaron Davey, Travis Johnstone, Phillip Read, Colin Sylvia. Essendon: Scott Lucas 2, Joel Reynolds 2, David Hille, Mark Johnson, Adam McPhee, Angus Monfries, Paddy Ryder, Brent Stanton. Best: Melbourne: Travis Johnstone, Cameron Bruce, Russell Robertson, Jeff White, Ben Holland, Nathan Carroll, James McDonald, Brad Green. Essendon: Adam McPhee, Kepler Bradley, James Hird, Brent Stanton, Henry Slattery, Andrew Welsh. Umpires: Chris Kamolins, Craig Hendrie, Martin Ellis. 2006 — ROUND 13 — GAME 2 Melbourne v Port Adelaide Saturday, July 1, 2006 MCG, 2.10pm AEST, crowd: 24,283 Conditions: Good, lights on from start Weather: 14C, grey overcast day   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final MEL 5.1-31 (10) 7.5-47 (6) 13.10-88 (29) 18.12-120 (38) PA 3.3-21 6.5-41 9.5-59 12.10-82 Goals: Melbourne: David Neitz 5.3, Russell Robertson 3, Brad Green 2, Aaron Davey 2, Brock McLean 2, Adem Yze 2, Jeff White. Port Adelaide: Shaun Burgoyne 3, Josh Mahoney 3, Stuart Dew 2, Kane Cornes, Brad Symes, Domenic Cassisi, Michael Pettigrew. Best: Melbourne: Cameron Bruce, Brock McLean, Adem Yze, Travis Johnstone, Brad Green, David Neitz, James McDonald. Port Adelaide: Shaun Burgoyne, Kane Cornes, Josh Mahoney, Daniel Motlop, Stuart Dew, Brad Symes, Toby Thurstans. Umpires: Adam Davis, Shane McInerney, Stuart Wenn. 2006 — ROUND 14 — GAME 4 Melbourne v Brisbane Lions Saturday (n), July 8, 2006 BCG (Gabba), 7.10pm AEST, crowd: 25,541 Conditions: Good Weather: 12C, fine, clear and cool   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final MEL 2.2-14 5.6-36 10.9-69 14.14-98 BRI 5.2-32 (18) 7.5-47 (11) 10.10-70 (1) 13.12-90 Goals: Melbourne: David Neitz 4, Brad Green 2, Colin Sylvia 2, Aaron Davey, Brock McLean, Russell Robertson, Matthew Whelan, Jeff White, Adem Yze. Brisbane: Daniel Bradshaw 8.3, Jason Akermanis 2, Justin Sherman, Jamie Charman, Matthew Moody. Best: Melbourne: Cameron Bruce, Travis Johnstone, Colin Sylvia, Jared Rivers, Brock McLean, Daniel Ward, David Neitz. Brisbane: Daniel Bradshaw, Simon Black, Luke Power, Cheynee Stiller, Jamie Charman. Umpires: Hayden Kennedy, Jason Quigley, Chris Kamolins. 2006 — ROUND 15 — GAME 1 Richmond v Melbourne Friday (n), July 14, 2006 MCG, 7.40pm AEST, crowd: 60,086 Conditions: Good Weather: 12C, cool, rain developing   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final RCH 1.2-8 2.3-15 3.8-26 7.10-52 MEL 1.4-10 (2) 5.9-39 (24) 8.12-60 (34) 9.16-70 (18) Goals: Melbourne: Russell Robertson 4, Aaron Davey, Lynden Dunn, Jared Rivers, Colin Sylvia, Daniel Ward. Richmond: Matthew Richardson 2, Troy Simmonds 2, Kayne Pettifer, Jay Schulz, Andrew Kellaway. Best: Melbourne: Russell Robertson, James McDonald, Matthew Whelan, Simon Godfrey, Brad Green, Ben Holland, Jared Rivers. Richmond: Brett Deledio, Andrew Kellaway, Kane Johnson, Dean Polo, Matthew Richardson. Umpires: Michael Vozzo, Matt Stevic, Brett Allen.   match review to follow ... 2006 — ROUND 16 — GAME 8 Fremantle v Melbourne Sunday, July 23, 2006 Subiaco Oval, 2.10pm AEST, crowd: 36,244 Conditions: Good Weather: 22C, warm and sunny   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final FRE 4.2-26 8.3-51 (20) 12.4-76 (34) 15.6-96 (39) MEL 4.3-27 (1) 4.7-31 5.12-42 9.13-67 Goals: Fremantle: Matthew Pavlich 3, Jeff Farmer 2, Ryan Crowley 2, Daniel Gilmore, Brett Peake, Aaron Sandilands, Shaun McManus, Des Headland, Luke Webster, Ryan Murphy, Byron Schammer. Melbourne: Aaron Davey 3, Lynden Dunn 2, Russell Robertson 2, Travis Johnstone, Mark Jamar. Best: Fremantle: Matthew Carr, Roger Hayden, Aaron Sandilands, Heath Black, Shaun McManus, Brett Peake, Luke McPharlin. Melbourne: Travis Johnstone, James McDonald, Adem Yze, Brad Green, Simon Godfrey, Cameron Bruce. Umpires: Michael Vozzo, Shaun Ryan, Scott Jeffery. Reports: l Des Headland (Fre) was reported on match day by umpire Scott Jeffrey for striking Simon Godfrey (Mel) at the opening. The MRP cited Headland with a Level Three offence. A two-match suspension based his previous bad record was offered with an early plea. Fremantle sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. The Tribunal downgraded the charge from intentional to reckless but upheld the two-match suspension. l Adem Yze (Mel) was reported on match day by umpire Greg Bandy for abusive language during the second quarter. The MRP cited Yze with a first offence for abusive language towards an umpire. Yze was offered and accepted guilt with an early plea and a fine of $900. l Brad Green (Mel) was reported on match day by umpire Scott Jeffrey for headbutting Ryan Crowley (Fre) during the second quarter. The MRP cited Green with a Level Four misconduct offence. Green was offered and accepted guilt with a one-match suspension. l Josh Carr (Fre) was reported on match day by umpire Michael Vozzo for striking Nathan Carroll during the half-time break. The MRP cited J.Carr with a Level Four striking offence against Carroll. A reprimand was offered with an early plea. Fremantle sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. A two-match suspension was offered with an early plea. Fremantle sought the adjudication of the Tribunal. The Tribunal downgraded the charge from intentional to reckless but upheld the two-match suspension. l Seven players, were cited by the MRP for engaging in a melee at half-time. Six players accepted the MRP verdict and the fine imposed: Matthew Carr (Fre), second offence, $2400 fine Des Headland (Fre), second offence $2400 fine Ryan Murphy (Fre), first offence, $1500 fine Matthew Whelan (Mel), first offence, $1500 fine Paul Wheatley (Mel), first offence, $1500 fine Daniel Ward (Mel), first offence, $1500 fine l Nathan Carroll (Mel) – though offered a $1500 fine with an early plea, Melbourne sought adjudication of the Tribunal. At the hearing Carroll was found not guilty of involvement in the half-time melee. 2006 — ROUND 17 — GAME 8 Melbourne v Western Bulldogs Sunday, July 30, 2006 MCG, 2.10pm AEST, crowd: 36,466 Conditions: Good Weather: 14C, overcast   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final MEL 5.2-32 9.5-59 (16) 13.9-87 (33) 18.11-119 (51) WB 6.3-39 (7) 6.7-43 7.12-54 9.14-58 Goals: Melbourne: Adem Yze 5.2, David Neitz 3, Aaron Davey 2, Brock McLean 2, Russell Robertson 2, Ben Holland, Simon Godfrey, Matthew Bate, Clint Bartram. West.B'dogs: Daniel Cross 2, Farren Ray, Chris Grant, Rohan Smith, Brad Johnson, Matthew Robbins, Nathan Eagleton, Will Minson. Best: Melbourne: Cameron Bruce, Adem Yze, Simon Godfrey, Daniel Ward, Brock McLean, Mathew Whelan, David Neitz, Nathan Carroll. West.B'dogs: Daniel Cross, Dale Morris, Matthew Boyd, Ryan Griffen, Adam Cooney. Umpires: Mathew James, Matthew Head, Martin Ellis. 2006 — ROUND 18 — GAME 2 Carlton v Melbourne Saturday, August 5, 2006 Docklands, 2.10pm AEST, Roof: open, crowd: 24,113 Conditions: Good, slippery in patches Weather: 15C, sunny   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final CAR 4.1-25 (14) 7.5-47 (15) 9.7-61 (9) 12.8-80 (7) MEL 1.5-11 4.8-32 7.10-52 10.13-73 Goals: Carlton: Brendan Fevola 4, Brad Fisher 3, Jarrad Waite 2, Matthew Lappin, Ryan Houlihan, Kade Simpson. Melbourne: David Neitz 2, Jeff White 2, Matthew Bate, Mark Jamar, Nathan Jones, James McDonald, Matthew Whelan, Jared Rivers. Best: Carlton: Brendan Fevola, Brad Fisher, Jarrad Waite, Andrew Walker, Matthew Lappin, Ryan Houlihan, Heath Scotland. Melbourne: Matthew Bate, James McDonald, Matthew Whelan, Nathan Carroll. Umpires: - Jason Quigley, Mathew Nicholls, Stuart Wenn. 2006 — ROUND 19 — GAME 2 Melbourne v Sydney Saturday, August 12, 2006 MCG, 2.10pm AEST, crowd: 43,794 Conditions: Very good Weather: 16C, mainly sunny   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final MEL 4.0-24 7.1-43 9.2-56 10.3-63 SYD 4.2-26 (2) 8.4-52 (9) 11.6-72 (16) 14.11-95 (32) Goals: Sydney: Barry Hall 3, Jarrad McVeigh 2, Heath Grundy 2, Adam Goodes 2, Michael O'Loughlin 2, Luke Ablett, Brett Kirk, Nic Fosdike. Melbourne: David Neitz 4, Cameron Bruce, Simon Godfrey, Matthew Bate, Nathan Jones, Daniel Ward, Nathan Brown. Best: Sydney: Adam Goodes, Brett Kirk, Jarrad McVeigh, Adam Schneider, Barry Hall, Craig Bolton, Darren Jolly. Melbourne: Cameron Bruce, David Neitz, Daniel Ward, Matthew Bate, James McDonald. Umpire: Mathew James, Simon Meredith, Darren Goldspink. Reports: l David Neitz (Mel) reported on match day by umpire Darren Goldspink for charging Adam Goodes (Syd) during the second quarter. The MRP reviewed the incident and noted Neitz made a legitimate attempt to mark the ball. While contact was made to Goodes, it was considered accidental and not a reportable offence. l Paul Bevan (Syd) reported on match day by umpire Mathew James for charging Chris Johnson (Mel) during the second quarter. The MRP viewed the incident and noted Bevan's action was considered to be a push in the back and not a charging action and therefore not a reportable offence. 2006 — ROUND 20 — GAME 8 Kangaroos v Melbourne Sunday, August 20, 2006 MCG, 2.10pm AEST, crowd: 29,457 Conditions: Good Weather: 16C, fine and sunny   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final KAN 4.3-27 (12) 9.6-60 (20) 11.8-74 12.10-82 MEL 2.3-15 6.4-40 14.9-93 (19) 20.12-132 (50) Goals: Melbourne: David Neitz 8.4, Aaron Davey 4, Adem Yze 2, Russell Robertson 2, Daniel Ward, Brad Green, Cameron Bruce, Simon Godfrey. Kangaroos: Nathan Thompson 2, David Hale 2, Saverio Rocca 2, Jess Sinclair, Kasey Green, Michael Firrito, Ed Lower, Eddie Sansbury, Leigh Harding. Best: Melbourne: David Neitz, Brad Green, Brock McLean, Aaron Davey, James McDonald, Matthew Bate, Matthew Whelan. Kangaroos: Michael Firrito, Brady Rawlings, Brent Harvey, David Hale, Ben Schwarze, Jess Sinclair. Umpires: Scott McLaren, Mathew Nicholls, Matthew Head. 2006 — ROUND 21 — GAME 2 Geelong v Melbourne Saturday, August 26, 2006 Kardinia Park, 2.10pm AEST, crowd: 23,068 Conditions: Good and firm Weather: 13C, mainly sunny; cloudy at times   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final GEE 2.1-13 5.4-34 11.5-71 14.10-94 (–) MEL 5.2-32 (19) 10.5-65 (31) 12.8-80 (9) 14.10-94 (–) Goals: Geelong: Steve Johnson 4, Nathan Ablett 2, Matthew Scarlett 2, Gary Ablett, Joel Corey, Paul Chapman, David Johnson, Brad Ottens, Brent Prismall. Melbourne: Adem Yze 3, James McDonald 2, Russell Robertson 2, Clint Bartram, Cameron Bruce, Mark Jamar, Travis Johnstone, Brad Miller, Byron Pickett, Colin Sylvia. Best: Geelong: Cameron Ling, Jimmy Bartel, Gary Ablett, Steve Johnson, Tom Harley, Corey Enright. Melbourne: Daniel Ward, James McDonald, Adem Yze, Clint Bartram, Cameron Bruce, Travis Johnstone. Umpires: Simon Meredith, Stuart Wenn, Martin Ellis. 2006 — ROUND 22 — GAME 3 Adelaide v Melbourne Saturday, September 2, 2006 Football Park, 3.10pm AEST, crowd: 41,364 Conditions: Good Weather: 27C, hot and mostly sunny    1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final ADE 7.3-45 (18) 12.8-80 (23) 17.10-112 (28) 23.14-152 (58) MEL 4.3-27 9.3-57 13.6-84 14.10-94 Goals: Adelaide: Scott Welsh 5.1, Scott Thompson 3, Nathan Bock 3, Ian Perrie 2, Scott Stevens 2, Matthew Bode, Nathan Van Berlo, Jason Porplyzia, Brent Reilly, Michael Doughty, Matthew Clarke, Richard Douglas, Tyson Edwards. Melbourne: David Neitz 5.0, Aaron Davey 2, Colin Sylvia 2, Russell Robertson, Brock McLean, Mark Jamar, Jeff White, James McDonald. Best: Adelaide: Scott Thompson, Simon Goodwin, Tyson Edwards, Nathan Bassett, Scott Welsh, Graham Johncock, Jason Porplyzia, Nathan Bock. Melbourne: Cameron Bruce, Travis Johnstone, David Neitz, Brad Green, Daniel Bell, Brock McLean, Daniel Ward. Umpires: Hayden Kennedy, Justin Schmitt, Darren Goldspink. 2006 — 2nd ELIMINATION FINAL  — GAME 1 St Kilda v Melbourne Friday (n), September 8, 2006 MCG, 7.30pm AEST, crowd: 67,528 Conditions: Wet Weather: 11C, rain from Q1; heavy at half-time, easing   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final STK 5.4-34 (20) 6.6-42 (20) 9.8-62 (9) 10.12-72 MEL 2.2-14 3.4-22 8.5-53 13.12-90 (18) Goals: Melbourne: David Neitz 4, Brock McLean 2, Brad Miller, James McDonald, Cameron Bruce, Russell Robertson, Byron Pickett, Matthew Bate, Adem Yze. St Kilda: Fraser Gehrig 3, Stephen Milne 2, Nick Riewoldt 2, Justin Koschitzke, Justin Peckett, Steven Baker. Best: Melbourne: Brock McLean, David Neitz, Cameron Bruce, Brad Green, James McDonald, Jeff White, Nathan Carroll. St Kilda: Nick Riewoldt, Robert Harvey, Steven Baker, Sam Fisher, Stephen Milne, Luke Ball, Fraser Gehrig. Umpires: Brett Rosebury, Justin Schmitt, Goldspink. Reports: l Andrew Thompson (StK) reported by umpire Darren Goldspink for rough conduct against Cameron Bruce (Mel) during the second quarter. The MRP cited Thompson with a Level Two engaging in rough conduct offence. Due to an existing five-year good record, the player can accept a reprimand with an early plea. Thompson admitted guilt and reprimand penalty from the MRP. l Jared Rivers (Mel) cited by the MRP for a first offence of wrestling Nick Dal Santo (StK) during the second quarter. An early plea by the player would draw a $900 fine. Rivers admitted guilt and the MRP penalty of a $900 fine. 2006 — SECOND SEMI-FINAL — GAME 1 Fremantle v Melbourne Friday (n), September 15, 2006 Subiaco Oval, 8.30pm AEST, crowd: 42,505 Conditions: Good, surface dew Weather: 19C, fine, clear   1/4 time 1/2 time 3/4 time Final FRE 3.3-21 (3) 7.9-51 (6) 11.15-81 (17) 14.18-102 (28) MEL 3.0-18 7.3-45 10.4-64 11.8-74 Goals: Fremantle: Ryan Murphy 2, Jeff Farmer 2, Matthew Carr 2, Matthew Pavlich 2, Troy Cook, Luke Webster, Byron Schammer, David Mundy, Justin Longmuir, Des Headland. Melbourne: David Neitz 3, Russell Robertson 3, Aaron Davey 2, Brock McLean, Adam Yze, Brad Miller. Best: Fremantle: Heath Black, Josh Carr, Byron Schammer, Peter Bell, Shane Parker, Matthew Carr, Aaron Sandilands. Melbourne: Brad Miller, Nathan Carroll, Nathan Brown, Brad Green, Brock McLean, Daniel Ward, Travis Johnstone. Umpires: Michael Vozzo, Shane McInerney, Darren Goldspink. 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Kangaroos, Melbourne, Port Adelaide, Richmond, St Kilda, Sydney, West Coast, Western Bulldogs
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