I've been following the Demons for over 50 years and apart from Neil Crompton and watching the brilliance of Number 2 during our ritual floggings in the 70's and 80's there have been few moments of pure joy.

Things have finally changed- Scully Trengrove Grimes Mc Kenzie Jurrah etc have kickstarted my ticker. I actually believe a flag is on the horizon

This seems a fitting thread for my first post,because the situation is near identical to mine.I too have followed the MFC for near 50 years,nearly 40 as a member,I can truly say I thought I may never see a flag.I now have real hope.

It is just so hard to make a Grand Final,let alone win one.I waited 27 years just to see us play in finals.That 1987 preliminary final still haunts me.I won't even mention 1988 and 2000.

With Jimmy, Chris Connelly,Cameron Schwab etc. at the helm I feel true passion from the Club,much different from previous minor successful periods.I was too young in 1964.Although Mum remembers it fondly.It does seem generations of families seem to stick with the MFC.

Last nights loss was pretty gut wrenching,and I have seen a few.In the scheme of things though, will do more good then harm.To echo our dear president..........they are exciting aren't they!

  On 08/05/2010 at 08:04, milpod said:

This seems a fitting thread for my first post,because the situation is near identical to mine.I too have followed the MFC for near 50 years,nearly 40 as a member,I can truly say I thought I may never see a flag.I now have real hope.

It is just so hard to make a Grand Final,let alone win one.I waited 27 years just to see us play in finals.That 1987 preliminary final still haunts me.I won't even mention 1988 and 2000.

With Jimmy, Chris Connelly,Cameron Schwab etc. at the helm I feel true passion from the Club,much different from previous minor successful periods.I was too young in 1964.Although Mum remembers it fondly.It does seem generations of families seem to stick with the MFC.

Last nights loss was pretty gut wrenching,and I have seen a few.In the scheme of things though, will do more good then harm.To echo our dear president..........they are exciting aren't they!

When the demons play its hell