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Respect.

biggestred
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We have none of it. From anyone. Media, other supporters and most importantly other afl clubs.

Why? Because we haven't earned any.

And I hate it.

But what I also hate is that we don't seem to give a frick.

We need to start earning it by playing hard, tough, accountable footy, and not being out smashed at 4am Sunday morning like a player who shall remain nameless.

Or smiling when we've just lost by 8 goals.

It's killing me

/end rant

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    Agree 100% with the respect, but terrible if one of our players was on the sauce over the w/end.

    All part of the same problem, for mine

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    Even in the Daniher years Id often find it annoying that no one really respected us.

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    Even in the Daniher years Id often find it annoying that no one really respected us.

    Because we didn't deserve any.

    Geelong deserve respect.

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    Ever since we got that new club emblem we have been ordinary, maybe its the 'southern cross' curse, rather than the 'Norm Smith Curse'?

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    Ever since we got that new club emblem we have been ordinary, maybe its the 'southern cross' curse, rather than the 'Norm Smith Curse'?

    No. We were ordinary for years before the new Emblem. I still believe the jigsaw is being carefully reassembled.

    A jigsaw is always a mess when first started.

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    No. We were ordinary for years before the new Emblem. I still believe the jigsaw is being carefully reassembled.

    A jigsaw is always a mess when first started.

    Sounds positive. the bloke that knows Matty Bate reckons the younger players are pretty upbeat about things.

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    Sounds positive. the bloke that knows Matty Bate reckons the younger players are pretty upbeat about things.

    So they should be. We now have elite surroundings. There is no more excuses. It is up to the players.
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    Even if we begin winning, it will take years to earn respect. A combination of losses, lack of money over the years & 2nd oldest premiership drought, has resulted in this situation.

    We sit amongst the bottom 4. In everyones mind, thats where we belong indefinitely.

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    Even if we begin winning, it will take years to earn respect. A combination of losses, lack of money over the years & 2nd oldest premiership drought, has resulted in this situation.

    We sit amongst the bottom 4. In everyones mind, thats where we belong indefinitely.

    Including the players it seems .

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    Brad Scott was the guest On The Couch this week. He basically said the competition was so even that with the exception of the two expansion clubs and Melbourne, any team can beat you on their day.

    I'd almost take just the one win this season as long as it was against North. But the point is, we are grouped with the two newcomers in terms of competitiveness. Below Port and Brisbane.

    We've never been less respected. The good news is, the only way us up.. baby.

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    Brad Scott was the guest On The Couch this week. He basically said the competition was so even that with the exception of the two expansion clubs and Melbourne, any team can beat you on their day.

    I'd almost take just the one win this season as long as it was against North. But the point is, we are grouped with the two newcomers in terms of competitiveness. Below Port and Brisbane.

    We've never been less respected. The good news is, the only way us up.. baby.

    He is right. Nobody can hide at all now. And that is a good thing in the long term.
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    He is right. Nobody can hide at all now. And that is a good thing in the long term.

    If we do not show some dramatic improvement in 2013 I fear there will not be one

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    If we do not show some dramatic improvement in 2013 I fear there will not be one

    We'll be fine.

    We will improve in 2013, there will be ups and downs forever more and the will be an MFC forever more.

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    We'll be fine.

    We will improve in 2013, there will be ups and downs forever more and the will be an MFC forever more.

    I like your confidence rpfc just wish I shared it

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    I like your confidence rpfc just wish I shared it

    We have been through quite a bit as a club, OD.

    I refuse to believe that with all we have now - we are at our lowest ebb.

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    Brad Scott was the guest On The Couch this week. He basically said the competition was so even that with the exception of the two expansion clubs and Melbourne, any team can beat you on their day.

    I'd almost take just the one win this season as long as it was against North. But the point is, we are grouped with the two newcomers in terms of competitiveness. Below Port and Brisbane.

    We've never been less respected. The good news is, the only way us up.. baby.

    The saddest part about all of this P Man, is that Brad scott is absolutely correct.

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    I like your confidence rpfc just wish I shared it

    We have to pin our hopes on something old dee, or all will be lost ........ and like rpfc, I refuse to believe that is the case. Just like the players who will run out onto the SCG on Saturday, we need to have belief.

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    Just an aside...as an example of the 'popular'view.. gold Fm.. they have this quiz.. Lads v Gals.. its was quiped that the Boys were getting done...and that they didnt want to be the' Melbourne' of this game.. i.e LOSERS !!!!!!!!!!!

    peopel...you canslice and dice it any way you like but thats how the world looks upon us right now.. As a very underperforming, disappointing, pitiful excuse of a Footy Team.

    There is NO respect for Melbourne. As some quip ( often,lamentably ) the only way is up... Well youd think so... but you can also go sideways and that seems to be our path for a long time now. sideways.

    Demons ?? more like Crabs !!

    I do share RPFC ideal that 2013 will be far better, that real improvement is on theway. But before that happens there will be more dimantling and more pain and more purging.

    There is still toxicity amongst the playing clan. However a huge order of Cleansing Poultice in on its way come seasons end.

    Why is it I cant wait for the footy to start...then cant wait for it to be over !!! sigh

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