Is there any consideration to have a united stand at Jim's funeral tomorrow.

[savoydee 6]

In thinking about tomorrow, I thought, it may be great to have a united front for this occasion. Your thoughts?

[jayceebee31 761]

I think this is a great move, even if we consider meeting for a Demonland wake after the event. I also think we should consider getting Jaded or others to design a suitable tie or neck scarf for Demonlanders to wear and be noticed for this type of event.We could recognise each other and be a voice for each other.

[Longsufferingnomore 1,631]

I think this is a great move, even if we consider meeting for a Demonland wake after the event. I also think we should consider getting Jaded or others to design a suitable tie or neck scarf for Demonlanders to wear and be noticed for this type of event.We could recognise each other and be a voice for each other.

Isn't it enough just to wear our scarf for Jimmy.

[hardtack 10,547]

In thinking about tomorrow, I thought, it may be great to have a united front for this occasion. Your thoughts?

No offence, but I would have thought that every single person attending the service would be united in their grief?

[satyricon 267]

No offence, but I would have thought that every single person attending the service would be united in their grief?

I agree, we will be Melbourne supporters, united to honour a great player, President and person...it is not about us

[savoydee 6]

No offence, but I would have thought that every single person attending the service would be united in their grief?

Definately no offence taken, just thought we may consider a meeting place.

[savoydee 6]

Isn't it enough just to wear our scarf for Jimmy.

Fair point.

[hardtack 10,547]

I just wish I could attend, but being in Sydney means I will just have to be there in spirit... I do however, hope to make it down for the round 4 clash with the Doggies. Are there any plans for some sort of a meet-up on that day?

[Sir Why You Little 37,046]

I am happy to meet any demonlanders tomorrow. I walk with canes so you may well spot me. Tomorrow we are all one. I have to be back at work by 2, but i would love a serious drink for Jimmy maybe this weekend.

[Striker475 696]

I'm unable to attend, but I will certainly be there in spirit, as well as at Round 4.

[Old Man Rivers 326]

I'm unable to attend, but I will certainly be there in spirit, as well as at Round 4.

I am flying to LA @ Midday tommorow & also unable to attend

My thoughts & prayers will be with Big Jim & his family while I am in flight.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

I agree, we will be Melbourne supporters, united to honour a great player, President and person...it is not about us

x2.

Its fine to plan to meet afterwards but its not appropriate to draw attention to yourself at a funeral. Its time to honour and pay respect to someone who has an important place in MFC history. Wearing the MFC scarf should be sufficient.

[She Devil 64 21]

I think this is a great move, even if we consider meeting for a Demonland wake after the event. I also think we should consider getting Jaded or others to design a suitable tie or neck scarf for Demonlanders to wear and be noticed for this type of event.We could recognise each other and be a voice for each other.

They are expecting a crowd of 10,000 at Federation Square tomorrow. I think it would be very difficult to find anyone.

[Arrow 1,257]

x2.

Its fine to plan to meet afterwards but its not appropriate to draw attention to yourself at a funeral. Its time to honour and pay respect to someone who has an important place in MFC history. Wearing the MFC scarf should be sufficient.

No offence, but I would have thought that every single person attending the service would be united in their grief?

With all due respect to savoydee there was no turning of attention to oneself she wassimply suggesting to meet up with some demonlanders and mourn with them. No different to meeting your family at the wake... Fine if it's not for you but don't make it out like she's got sinister intentions.

[Demon SeaMan 108]

For me it's an appropriate time to celebrate his life where I truly believed was where Jimma start came from in Australia and that's this weekend. An MFC game at the !Mecca of football MCG

A united walk to the G from the Cricketers Arms would be a good time to celebrate his time on earth and the holy ground across the road!! And would be welcomed to meet other brethren b4 the season proper

I will post later in the week on this, when the times appropriate and hope you'll join us

All the best trow to the humble loyal brethren out there and RIP JimmyS

[Sir Why You Little 37,046]

With all due respect to savoydee there was no turning of attention to oneself she wassimply suggesting to meet up with some demonlanders and mourn with them. No different to meeting your family at the wake... Fine if it's not for you but don't make it out like she's got sinister intentions.

Nothing wrong with linking arms D7...Good for energy.

[hardtack 10,547]

With all due respect to savoydee there was no turning of attention to oneself she wassimply suggesting to meet up with some demonlanders and mourn with them. No different to meeting your family at the wake... Fine if it's not for you but don't make it out like she's got sinister intentions.

How on earth did you get "sinister intentions" out of what I wrote???? It was simply the choice of the words "united front" that I was responding to... I certainly never insinuated that savoydee had any "sinister intentions" in saying that... but I have no issue with saying that yours is an overreaction.

[Chook 15,013]

This isn't a football match, guys - it's a funeral. No need for united fronts or anything.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,241]

This isn't a football match, guys - it's a funeral. No need for united fronts or anything.

Thanks. A sensible and level headede comment.

[Demon SeaMan 108]

Chook you obviously knew Jimmy personally & well. And if you did you should be front and centre ! Were all grieving mate

Me on the other hand other than meeting him a few times felt that my best MFC times was together with my fellow demons brethren watching and cheering the incredible feats of the great man. Funerals are to share & remmbere good times with friends and reflect on life So get off your high horse & stop being a morose twit

[DeeSpencer 25,717]

Wow a lot of fussing over semantics in this thread guys.

But it sounds like we've sorted things.

A drink after together sounds like a great idea if someone wants to make a suggestion, unfortunately I can't be there.

Otherwise we can band together for round 4 because I can't imagine the great man disapproving. Everything he did in life was about getting people together.

No more picking on each other either way, it's ridiculous. Funerals can mean whatever you want as a personal thing, as long as you respect others beliefs.

[jayceebee31 761]

I am flying to LA @ Midday tommorow & also unable to attend

My thoughts & prayers will be with Big Jim & his family while I am in flight.

Whilst I am grieving tomorrow, I will also be thinking of you.Have a great trip, be safe and enjoy it immensely.

[WhateverItTakes 17]

I'll be watching from Darwin. Thinking about Round 4 but it might be financially out of reach.

I will be amongst you all at Federation Square - in spirit.

[thaipantsman 180]

What time does the Fed Square Coverage of Jim's day commence? Is the public permitted to go to the State funeral and where and what time is it to be held.

[thaipantsman 180]

just looked it up for those who don't yet know 11 am Fed Square!