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There is no doubt that I have over the last two years been slowly disengaging from the MFC

I no long have any expectation of winning, I went to less games in 2013 than 2012 I have been to one game this year and will not go until round 6 as I have other engagements and an interstate game this week.

I do not get angry with losses any longer.

This morning I turned on the computer and there were two emails from the MFC, as I was deleting them it occurred to me a seldom read emails from the MFC any more.

The human brains ability to block out painful things is a wonderful thing.

I suspect that if this year continues to follow the trend of the last two I will have stopped the hurt completely in six months time.

Gee we will have to begin "operation turn OD around".
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    There is no doubt that I have over the last two years been slowly disengaging from the MFC

    I no long have any expectation of winning, I went to less games in 2013 than 2012 I have been to one game this year and will not go until round 6 as I have other engagements and an interstate game this week.

    I do not get angry with losses any longer.

    This morning I turned on the computer and there were two emails from the MFC, as I was deleting them it occurred to me a seldom read emails from the MFC any more.

    The human brains ability to block out painful things is a wonderful thing.

    I suspect that if this year continues to follow the trend of the last two I will have stopped the hurt completely in six months time.

    You need another hobby to distract you from the likely train wreck of the 2014 season

    Or eat more banana's

    OD the MFC was so bad it will take years to recover. Personally I believe there is nothing else that can be done until the team can substantially be replaced.

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    Can there be too many?

    It appears he been drinking Red.

    Edited by DemonFrog

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    Very sad news. Jockey Nathan Berry dies of virus caught while in Singapore. Condolences to his family and friends.

    The news is saying he was epileptic, but sad he passed away

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    Gee we will have to begin "operation turn OD around".

    I am confident that the only remedy is winning games.

    start winning in 2015 and my attention will return.

    right now I am in the dwindling phrase.

    Sad but probably over due.

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    You need another hobby to distract you from the likely train wreck of the 2014 season

    Or eat more banana's

    OD the MFC was so bad it will take years to recover. Personally I believe there is nothing else that can be done until the team can substantially be replaced.

    I totally agree. Most of this team is well below AFL standard. We looked like a joke team against WC. It was totally embarrassing. This is beyond lack of development or psychological problems. It's simple lack of ability. Grimes can't kick and when he does it's straight to the opposition. Watts has some natural ability but is too much of a public schoolboy and not enough of a mongrel. Jones has little ability, makes dumb decisions, thinks he's big enough to break packs and constantly ends up on the bottom of packs. At least he is a great trier. The rest of them need to go and be replaced by some big, strong , aggressive men who enjoy the game and play to win.
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    I am confident that the only remedy is winning games.

    start winning in 2015 and my attention will return.

    right now I am in the dwindling phrase.

    Sad but probably over due.

    But how can the MFC win when its best players sit on the bench with long term or reoccurring injuries

    The team needs a rebuild of a rebuild etc...

    So lets not talk footy as its too upsetting

    How are the bananas going?

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    But how can the MFC win when its best players sit on the bench with long term or reoccurring injuries

    The team needs a rebuild of a rebuild etc...

    So lets not talk footy as its too upsetting

    How are the bananas going?

    An extremely good question DF the only answer I can give is It cannot.

    The only way forward is the replacement of at least a dozen players IMO. Also add Clark and Dawes who are not physical up to AFL level stress.

    That is going to take another two draft periods.

    I hate to say this but last years draft selections are going have to take up more of the slack in 2015 than they should or the last two years results will continue.

    However things are looking up I am having a banana and peanut butter sandwich for lunch.

    Off to an amos game tomorrow.

    Good weekend ahead I expect.

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    otway districts{dee colours} vs apollo bay.

    battle of the bums actually .but a good day to be had watching.

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    otway districts{dee colours} vs apollo bay.

    battle of the bums actually .but a good day to be had watching.

    Sounds like a good day coming up jazza

    Where is it played?

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    An extremely good question DF the only answer I can give is It cannot.

    The only way forward is the replacement of at least a dozen players IMO. Also add Clark and Dawes who are not physical up to AFL level stress.

    That is going to take another two draft periods.

    I hate to say this but last years draft selections are going have to take up more of the slack in 2015 than they should or the last two years results will continue.

    However things are looking up I am having a banana and peanut butter sandwich for lunch.

    Off to an amos game tomorrow.

    Good weekend ahead I expect.

    Dawes and Clark must be dropped at the end of this season.

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    Dawes and Clark must be dropped at the end of this season.

    It is effectively happening at the start of the season DF

    Cannot get on the park has the same effect on results

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    It is effectively happening at the start of the season DF

    Cannot get on the park has the same effect on results

    But I want replacement players who can add more value to the club

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    Sounds like a good day coming up jazza

    Where is it played?

    gellibrand.{nuff nuff capitol of the district}

    also the choofa capitol of the district.

    but they have the best steak sanga you will ever get at the footy.

    big crowd expected,probably 250-300

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    But I want replacement players who can add more value to the club

    That should not be that hard DF

    Anyone who can actually play 100 minutes week in week out will give better value at probably half the cost.

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    gellibrand.{nuff nuff capitol of the district}

    also the choofa capitol of the district.

    but they have the best steak sanga you will ever get at the footy.

    big crowd expected,probably 250-300

    Have a great day mate

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    Try and keep on topic or start your own wine appreciation thread on the general board Bitty. Actually, that's not such a bad idea. Anyway, you're a very naughty boy. Bad, very bad.

    Thank you.

    Pretty sure we already have a massive wines thread.

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    Have a great day mate

    catch up with a few that i hit,and some that returned the favour.

    talk about how great we were and hang chit on the modern day players.

    also forget about the dreaded AFL,and pretend im not interested in it.

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    gellibrand.{nuff nuff capitol of the district}

    also the choofa capitol of the district.

    but they have the best steak sanga you will ever get at the footy.

    big crowd expected,probably 250-300

    After a round of golf at Apollo Bay last year, dropped off to the Hawks? Ground and watched them play against Otway Districts. Interesting battle, hawks home in a canter.

    Gillette would do ok down there as a sponsor....fair to say manscaping is definitely not in their repertoire.

    Entertaining slog in the pig pen in the middle.

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    catch up with a few that i hit,and some that returned the favour.

    talk about how great we were and hang chit on the modern day players.

    also forget about the dreaded AFL,and pretend im not interested in it.

    Sounds like me at the Amos on Saturday

    Melbourne who?

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    Sounds like me at the Amos on Saturday

    Melbourne who?

    Sorry what is the AFL

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