Which Departure Hurt You The Most?

[AndrewD 0]

Stan Alves to North Melbourne

Greg Wells to Carlton (as a kid, I was crushed because he was one of my heroes but happy he got the chance to win a premiership)

Laurie Fowler - sheer insanity to let him go

Gary Baker to Sydney (I know that injury had done him in but he was another hero)

Healy to Sydney

[Cards13 9,117]

The Demon Flag that always Hung from the Top floor of an old mansion on canturberry Road Middle Park was left at Half Mast for about a month after that....

I lived about 100m up the road from that place at the time and used to go past it to work every day... Was a sad sight seeing it at half mast for so long.

Does the Dees flag still get out on that place? The manequin was always interesting.

[H_T 2,941]

This is no departure, however speaking of "flags", for those of you familiar with the Princess Fwy between Melbourne <> Geelong...

Near the turn off to Little River, the two Service stations that sit opposite one another (BP Service Stations I believe) have both the Melbournefc and Geelong Football Club flags flying - although the Mfc flags do look a little frail and dreary.

These most likely signifying the city's Melbourne & Geelong, as the "road house" seems halfway between the two cities.

I have frequented that section of road (esp. holiday times) and quietly thought to myself that both teams have finished 1st and 16th the last two years; albeit with a slight cringe. - Thinking other motorists/opposition supporters thoughts on the flags.

I look forward to the day when the tables are turned.

Quietly though, I am a little chuffed that those at the service station have shown good initiative to fly those flags. Somewhat pleased that other opposing teams aren't recognised like Melbourne & Geelong are, being cities and all.

Thought I'd share that piece of nothing "thought" with you all..

[Sir Why You Little 34,695]

I lived about 100m up the road from that place at the time and used to go past it to work every day... Was a sad sight seeing it at half mast for so long.

Does the Dees flag still get out on that place? The manequin was always interesting.

I haven't seen it for years, i know the family were really upset when the Wiz departed (kids especially) but otherwise not sure.

Maybe the family has moved?

The hook on the wall is still there for the flag last time i looked.

Will keep my eyes on it this year to see what happens....We need that Flag-it was huge!!!!

What was the manequin? i remember something there but i have always gone past in a car so i can't quite recall what else was there other than the flag

[Cards13 9,117]

I haven't seen it for years, i know the family were really upset when the Wiz departed (kids especially) but otherwise not sure.

Maybe the family has moved?

The hook on the wall is still there for the flag last time i looked.

Will keep my eyes on it this year to see what happens....We need that Flag-it was huge!!!!

What was the manequin? i remember something there but i have always gone past in a car so i can't quite recall what else was there other than the flag

I used to enjoy wandering by be it on the tram, on the pushie, car or walking by and seeing the flag.

They used to have a female manequin on the balcony as well, always dressed to impress!

[Sir Why You Little 34,695]

I used to enjoy wandering by be it on the tram, on the pushie, car or walking by and seeing the flag.

They used to have a female manequin on the balcony as well, always dressed to impress!

Yes i think i can now Recall that young Temptress! on the Balcony now!!

My Dad lives just around the corner so i would give that Flag a fist pump on the way to the MCG often.

I think they were large large Joe supporters & when all that went Belly up along with the Wiz departing

They were not happy.

We must Resurrect that flag-It hung way out over the footpath-Brilliant

[Weedster 174]

Woewodin Still not over it

RDB was definitely the major setback which we have probably never recovered from, but in rtecent times I thought the treatment of Woey (who was a real heart-on-the-sleave player with us) was appalling - whatever the spin, it was seriously damaging to the whole fabric of the club.

Farmer & Thompson were great losses also, but the "go-home" factor was in play there - RDB & Woey were just dumb mistakes. :angry:

[Blistering 493]

RDB was definitely the major setback which we have probably never recovered from, but in rtecent times I thought the treatment of Woey (who was a real heart-on-the-sleave player with us) was appalling - whatever the spin, it was seriously damaging to the whole fabric of the club.

Farmer & Thompson were great losses also, but the "go-home" factor was in play there - RDB & Woey were just dumb mistakes. :angry:

Darren Jolly's departure hurt. Good ruckmen are hard to come by but when the changes to the centre circle rule diminished Jeff White's ruck power we were left with a bit of a hole in that department and the problem remains to this very day!

[montasaurus 0]

Darren Jolly's departure hurt. Good ruckmen are hard to come by but when the changes to the centre circle rule diminished Jeff White's ruck power we were left with a bit of a hole in that department and the problem remains to this very day!

Careful, Rhino might be watching!

[gOLLy 401]

This is no departure, however speaking of "flags", for those of you familiar with the Princess Fwy between Melbourne <> Geelong...

Near the turn off to Little River, the two Service stations that sit opposite one another (BP Service Stations I believe) have both the Melbournefc and Geelong Football Club flags flying - although the Mfc flags do look a little frail and dreary.

These most likely signifying the city's Melbourne & Geelong, as the "road house" seems halfway between the two cities.

I have frequented that section of road (esp. holiday times) and quietly thought to myself that both teams have finished 1st and 16th the last two years; albeit with a slight cringe. - Thinking other motorists/opposition supporters thoughts on the flags.

I look forward to the day when the tables are turned.

Quietly though, I am a little chuffed that those at the service station have shown good initiative to fly those flags. Somewhat pleased that other opposing teams aren't recognised like Melbourne & Geelong are, being cities and all.

Thought I'd share that piece of nothing "thought" with you all..

That really needs its own thread. I too see those flags. Ours looks torn, discoloured, shabby, and needs replacing.

[Steamin Demon 370]

I lived about 100m up the road from that place at the time and used to go past it to work every day... Was a sad sight seeing it at half mast for so long.

Does the Dees flag still get out on that place? The manequin was always interesting.

I drive past that place all the time and it is only hung out after Melbourne win, Thats probably why you don't see it that much anymore.

[Go the Biff 3,177]

Greg Parke

[heartbeatstrue 57]

Ron Barassi, absolutely.

I was too young to know anything, never been to a game... yet I loved MFC and this broke my young heart like only a young heart can be broken. I think the feeling was something akin to treachery (Ronald Dale, having grown up and discovered a few things about how the world works, all is long forgiven).

Also I wasn't totally naive, because I remember too thinking... not Carrrrlton!

[heartbeatstrue 57]

This is no departure, however speaking of "flags", for those of you familiar with the Princess Fwy between Melbourne <> Geelong...

Near the turn off to Little River, the two Service stations that sit opposite one another (BP Service Stations I believe) have both the Melbournefc and Geelong Football Club flags flying - although the Mfc flags do look a little frail and dreary.

These most likely signifying the city's Melbourne & Geelong, as the "road house" seems halfway between the two cities.

I have frequented that section of road (esp. holiday times) and quietly thought to myself that both teams have finished 1st and 16th the last two years; albeit with a slight cringe. - Thinking other motorists/opposition supporters thoughts on the flags.

I look forward to the day when the tables are turned.

Quietly though, I am a little chuffed that those at the service station have shown good initiative to fly those flags. Somewhat pleased that other opposing teams aren't recognised like Melbourne & Geelong are, being cities and all.

Thought I'd share that piece of nothing "thought" with you all..

I too feel warm inside, seeing the MFC flags flying on those roadhouses. Especially as I'm either heading towards or departing enemy territory.

Great initiative & credit to the servo owners. Coming back just after Christmas a few weeks back, it was incredibly hot and we stopped for refreshments. Nice to report, the stop is worthwhile. Shade, good food & plenty of choice, cold drinks and some fruit vendor selling cheap outside.

Support these businesses, because of their support for MFC!

[jnrmac 19,201]

Does anyone think that Melbourne has a problem keeping or attracting some of these players? I still dont quite understand why McClean left, after he seemed so passionate about the club. Perhaps our improved facilities might help us a fair bit?

McLean left because Demon fans couldn't spell his name.

Let's hope it doesn't happen to Jack TrengRove

[Adzman 2,085]

The Wiz broke my heart. I will never get over it.

Went from the 'Wizard" to "Purple Jesus".

Selfish bastard never won a flag with the move, so I guess it hurt him in the end

[Jumping Jack Clennett 1,625]

'Steamin Demon' date='Jan 19 2010, 08:44 AM' post='299558']

I drive past that place all the time and it is only hung out after Melbourne win, Thats probably why you don't see it that much anymore."

[Roost It 1,434]

Gerard Healy

[smoking dog 0]

When Barassi left I was 12. I'd just seen the Demons win the '64 Premiership and I simply couldn't believe it (I still can't!) To me, RDB was Melbourne - my worldview lost its innocence overnight. In more recent times the losses that have caused me the most pain were (in order):

1. Scott Thompson

2. Jeff Farmer

3. Stephen Powell

4. Darren Jolley

5. Strawbs O'Dwyer

6. Gerard Healy

7. Woey

8. Earl Spalding

9. Danny Hughes

10. Brian Wilson

[CHAMP 347]

McLean left because Demon fans couldn't spell his name.

Let's hope it doesn't happen to Jack TrengRove

It's not an easy name to spell because most mis-pronounce it. It should be said as "MAC LANE", being a contraction of Mac Gillean, pronounced MAC GILLANE.

Gillean of the Battle Axe

There endeth the lesson.

Edited January 24, 2010 by CHAMP

[tramp 0]

Gerard Healy left to play in finals.(played in 2 losing finals with the swans I think)

If he stayed might have got us over the line in 87.

1990 was a year we were close.Might have got us over the line again.

would have been captain. bad luck Gerard, worst decision you ever made.

[Bingo 241]

Troy Broadbridge......not because of his talent that he was starting to fullfill, but due to the circumstances.

[Sir Why You Little 34,695]

Gerard Healy left to play in finals.(played in 2 losing finals with the swans I think)

If he stayed might have got us over the line in 87.

1990 was a year we were close.Might have got us over the line again.

would have been captain. bad luck Gerard, worst decision you ever made.

Does any body know the full story on Gerard Healy's departure??

Has always interested me because he NEVER has a good word to say about the MFC, was there Bad Blood?

I mean his Brother Greg was a Fine Captain of a pretty tough side, was Gerard just plain jealous??

Thoughts??