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Well its pretty true ..I mean after 45 years plus between drinks you have to have developed a realy good sense of humour... or.... well the humour works for me

I read that this morning, im not sure what it is about the articles but i really like them. Perhaps its because, for once, they are semi positive about the football club. His anicdotal stories are very amusing also.

I read it this morning, I am a big fan of Flanagan but this was his weakest piece so far, It really didn't say anything.

I don't see it as a joke being a Melbourne Football club supporter. I Hope he is writing for us next year though when the Big Old V8 is fired up & the Demon starts climbing up the ladder with purpose. This Year is like a holding pattern..

he didnt say its a joke to be a Melbourne supporter, just that we knew how to give and take one

good article

It's bang on true, when Ablett kicked that goal in 9 seconds i was laughing my head off! At some point you've just got to laugh because you can't always be angry, take the good when it comes and move on from the bad.

he didnt say its a joke to be a Melbourne supporter, just that we knew how to give and take one

I thought it was a serious F up to leave Ablett on his own metres in the clear at the First Bounce myself. I didn't find it humorous at all.

We should have been 3 goals up in the first Q.

I'm over it at the moment, sick of other clubs thinking good we have got the Dees this weekend - what a walkover

I'm over it at the moment, sick of other clubs thinking good we have got the Dees this weekend - what a walkover

Hang in there Jill. Melbourne is doing a full Renovation. We shall be back Better than Before!! Patience young Grasshopper.

Welcome to DEMONLAND..(even Though you have been registered since May 2007!!!!)

Hang in there Jill. Melbourne is doing a full Renovation. We shall be back Better than Before!! Patience young Grasshopper.

Welcome to DEMONLAND..(even Though you have been registered since May 2007!!!!)

Right.

He wants funny. He should spend some time on Demonland.

A simple, but great read.

Particularly enjoyed the mention of the fun that was had over the last couple of weeks. Yes, even though it didn't rain, the Adelaide game was in horrendous conditions at a horrible time, and we lost both games, but we made the best of it. Celebrated my head off when Dunny kicked the first goal, and everybody really fired up when we kicked a couple in the last, even after the first half! Watching Ablett streaming away from us towards goal (after having a perfect view of the whole centre circle crew fading to the right and Ablett dropping back to the left, you could see it before it happened. Sure enough, tap, run, goal. Crowd has a giggle and says oh well.

20 minutes later when we were pushing hard and just kept peppering it, when we hit the front, i wasn't the only person who heard "Blow the siren now!" while we were celebrating! Gotta love going to the game and soaking up the conversations around you - it's just part of the experience regardless of how the game was going, and I think that's what Flanagan was hinting at. The addition of "sucks" after each team's chant from the kids, the unbelievable optimism of the lady behind me (5 minutes into the last, she was still saying "if we can kick eight goals we're a real chance!"), the pure love for Robbo each time he got near the ball, the comments of "this one's a certainty" every time we have a shot on goal.. it's why you go when your team is down, for the little things.

Can't wait for a couple of weeks to be cheering Aussie on!

I read this morning, and my spine tingled... Why? Beacuse Martain Flanagan was sitting behind me at the Game just gone.

As so was the 'Drunk' and the two 'Young Blokes'. The guy making jokes, wasn't all that funny. He was 'hamming' it up for the kids. And sometimes I found him a bit too critical of Melbourne. But it was true, we did have fun at this game. I was there with my Partner, my 22mth old boy and my little sister cheering the red and blue on. Infact, my boy who was probably more enthralled with playing with his matchbox cars than the game. He interacted a bit with the 'Drunk' who was more than happy to help my son when he dropped one of his cars on the otherside of the seats.

Martin basically fitted in with the crowd, in fact I really didn't know it was him to start with but thought it was funny that this guy turned up with nothing else but a notepad in his hand.

He was asking the kids why it is that they barrack for Melbourne, what brings them to the games and what they look forward to in the future. I actually found it interesting in what the kids had to say. It made me think that if these kids can see it, I hope the rest of their generation can too.

Its funny, the 'Drunk' and I have actually spent time at a game before. He was the bloke I shared a celebratory hug with when we won against Brisbane last year.

Every time I go to a game, I make sure I pay my $2 and get my lucky dip in the 'First Goalkicker' draw. I haven't won it yet, but I will. But I do it more for the interaction with the ladies who organise it. They do a great job.

I don't get to go to many games, but at least I know that there is a community I belong to away from Gippsland. At my other home, the MCG.

Thats what I love about our club, and the game.

Gippy

It's almost like this club is being totally re born. Right from the bottom up. You Don't hear all the Funny sarcasm from the MCC area even though there are some characters.

We do have Passionate supporters & we will celebrate....Brilliant Idea to engage Flanagan at the start of the year.

Go Demons.

Why do you go to the game when you know your going to get flogged?

Because you are passionate about your team.

Because you love your team.

Because you would do anything for your team.

I like Flanagan but I think he's running out of material.

Another good article by Flanagan, although this one was a little lite on for content. Amusing nevertheless.

Have to say I had a chuckle when Ablett raced out of the centre and kicked the first goal in 10 seconds. It was totally absurd.

My favourite Flanagan article was one earlier in the year.

Maverick Side of Melbourne.

http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews/ma...4633066866.html

Hang in there Jill. Melbourne is doing a full Renovation. We shall be back Better than Before!! Patience young Grasshopper.

Welcome to DEMONLAND..(even Though you have been registered since May 2007!!!!)

Hey I have been following Melbourne forever - I've seen Barassi play - those were the days, we "missed the Boat" a few years ago - when we were right up there - we don't have that determination to win - you would never have seen Carlton or Essendon in their glory days lose by 5 points like we did!!

jill ward rocks, welcome to demonland sweetheart, GO redlegs.

Hey I have been following Melbourne forever - I've seen Barassi play - those were the days, we "missed the Boat" a few years ago - when we were right up there - we don't have that determination to win - you would never have seen Carlton or Essendon in their glory days lose by 5 points like we did!!

It's people like you we need back Jill LOUD & PROUD. Put some Grunt & Passion Back in the Liar....

It's bang on true, when Ablett kicked that goal in 9 seconds i was laughing my head off! At some point you've just got to laugh because you can't always be angry, take the good when it comes and move on from the bad.

Agree good article.

It's people like you we need back Jill LOUD & PROUD. Put some Grunt & Passion Back in the Liar....

I'll always be loyal and true, I go to all the home games, what I'm saying is I'm sick of watching all the same old, same old, mistakes they make, like not manning up, playing around the edge of the ground, but I think we are on the improvement list, all the excuses all those years from Daniher (and he was also a good coach) of we are building a spine etc - so what happened - we have some good players and it always looks good on paper, maybe they have to try harder, or is that as long as they get paid, they don't care? Maybe they should be paid monthly on their performances? They can do it when they want to - without sounding unfaithful - sometimes they don't want to and they are so frustating - but I'll always support them - even though I threaten to support the Bulldogs next year, as they have guts.

My Passionate support will never end for the Melbourne football club. I`m gonna be a member for the rest of my life and thats a certain. Bad Times eventually Become Good Times. I know in my heart that I will never stop supporting the dees.

we have some good players and it always looks good on paper, maybe they have to try harder, or is that as long as they get paid, they don't care? Maybe they should be paid monthly on their performances? They can do it when they want to - without sounding unfaithful - sometimes they don't want to and they are so frustating - but I'll always support them - even though I threaten to support the Bulldogs next year, as they have guts.

I am a firm believer of 1 or 2 year contracts Max. Particularly after consecutive poor seasons. The Players need to be hungry, to fight for there position on the list.

When things are nice & safe you never extract the ultimate effort.

My Passionate support will never end for the Melbourne football club. I`m gonna be a member for the rest of my life and thats a certain. Bad Times eventually Become Good Times. I know in my heart that I will never stop supporting the dees.

Go melbourne Passion 8th May 2009, I feel the same that I will be there forever it's just so frustating and we have been waiting for so long!!!!!!

they are trying very hard at the moment playing West Coast- its hard to win over there

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