lots to like through this thread

And so many familiar themes

Perhaps this is part of what the culture of the club is. Greater than the players or the FD or the CEO.

The expressions of Dland remind me of the companions I have made through the sharing of support for Ds

I also have a soft spot for any club any code wearing the red and blue so its a very deep but hard to define feeling.

My support has changed from follower to member to legend member and now to Dland member and contributor, Dont get to Melb much and limited $$$ stifles my contribution But I am the only mug that picks the d"s in the pub tipping comp, Started as receiving a gesture of scorn but now am respected for that stance and have met fellow demon supporters through it.

I always fare badly in tipping as I tip from the heart not the head and I guess that will always rule with the Dees

Maintain the passion and maintain the fellowship of this site

GO DEES

Completely feel your pain about the tipping!! Can just never bring myself to tip against the Dees and suffer as a consequence. One day it will all come together...

I sometimes feel that things can't possibly be any worse for the club but then I read Bluey's posts and realise that apparently I'm wrong.

The club is 150 years years worth of stories of thousands of peoples, the last six years (and my childhood in the 70's) is not enough to even remotely make me think of giving up. With my family connections to the club it is basically my tribe, a group I identify with and thankfully because its a sporting club stupid things like religion and race don't come into it.

That said if the club became a plaything of some Russian ogliarch or Clive Palmer type [censored] then I would think the club had died. As much as I thank JoeG for his input I was glad when he withdrew from the club because I did not want to see my club used as a vehicle for a political agenda. I also see Free Agency as a serious threat to clubs like ours and remain very nervous about it.

My two children have no choice and I have/will blackmail them at every turn - I was very proud when my six year old daughter (at the time), called a Penrith player a 'bumsniffer' after he ridiculed her for supporting the Dee's (she was living in the hostile territory of the Blue Mountains) and he had been canvassing the school room asking each child who they supported in the NRL.

My son was signed up even before he was born and that was 2010 when we truly stank as a team.

At least we had Robbie Flower growing up, currently they have no one.

I do think RF basically kept the club alive in the dark 70's he was the only thing I could hang my hat on in the school yard and I still hate dipper and ironmonger for trying to kill him. We could do with another 'saviour' type player - I think Chris Grant was that for the Dogs.

I sometimes feel that things can't possibly be any worse for the club but then I read Bluey's posts and realise that apparently I'm wrong.

You actually read his posts?

So you're the one.

Over a few beers 25 years ago I asked a carlton mate a question.I asked him after winning a flag is there still a passion for another.He said [censored] yeah.I still don't understand.

Having watched Geelong closely over the last decade.It has been interesting to watch the supporter base ego change.Success breeds new expectations.

I hope we have new expectations soon.

Over a few beers 25 years ago I asked a carlton mate a question.I asked him after winning a flag is there still a passion for another.He said [censored] yeah.I still don't understand.

Having watched Geelong closely over the last decade.It has been interesting to watch the supporter base ego change.Success breeds new expectations.

I hope we have new expectations soon.

New expectations ? The only thing I'm interested in is a flag. If I knew I wouldn't see a flag I'd be gone today. It's all that matters.

There's only ever been one Melbourne player I've loved and that was Flower. He was a beacon of light during dark times. I've liked plenty, but I'm only interested in lauding premiership players. Obviously they're hard to win and not everyone can reach that goal, but it's a non-negotiable standard.

Without a flag they're nothing more than bit players. And they know it.

New expectations ? The only thing I'm interested in is a flag. If I knew I wouldn't see a flag I'd be gone today. It's all that matters.

There's only ever been one Melbourne player I've loved and that was Flower. He was a beacon of light during dark times. I've liked plenty, but I'm only interested in lauding premiership players. Obviously they're hard to win and not everyone can reach that goal, but it's a non-negotiable standard.

Without a flag they're nothing more than bit players. And they know it.

You missed the point.I agree with you(i'm still waiting too)

Reaccquanting oneself with other forms of sport I think can dull some of the pain. I think from next year, while still supporting the Dees, I am going to start dividing my loyalties more evenly amongst other sports teams. I went to the Storm game on Friday night and can I tell you, it felt bloody good to walk away with a winning feeling rather than slinking away with my tail between my legs and opposition fans secretly smirking at me (and our supporters). I think supporting the Dees alone will end up killing any love I have for sports. I will watch the Storm in the Granny next week and am getting NBA League pass to watch the Lakers in the NBA. This will take an edge off the numbness that can come with supporting the MFC.

Unless they merge with the Nazi Party mine probably is. If the place falls into disarray again and the fans do nothing to stop it then we deserve what we get.

totally unconditional, l make threats and let the club know how l feel through emails but been supporting since the day l was born and will till the day l die.

Reaccquanting oneself with other forms of sport I think can dull some of the pain. I think from next year, while still supporting the Dees, I am going to start dividing my loyalties more evenly amongst other sports teams. I went to the Storm game on Friday night and can I tell you, it felt bloody good to walk away with a winning feeling rather than slinking away with my tail between my legs and opposition fans secretly smirking at me (and our supporters). I think supporting the Dees alone will end up killing any love I have for sports. I will watch the Storm in the Granny next week and am getting NBA League pass to watch the Lakers in the NBA. This will take an edge off the numbness that can come with supporting the MFC.

This is what I have been doing with NFL & NBA as well. Unfortunately the team I follow in the NFL the New York Jets seem as cursed as the MFC! I can only take a passing interest in the Storm though because NRL just doesn't keep my interest.

Just paid the Membership for 2013.

Full MCC/MFC

It aint cheap so i expect big improvement.

Carry on. That is all

Yes, I suppose it is.

I'll also be signing the "old man" up for next year too. MFC isn't his team but he hopes they win on my account - that's enough.

Yes, I suppose it is.

I'll also be signing the "old man" up for next year too. MFC isn't his team but he hopes they win on my account - that's enough.

You mean you did not follow dad.

Who does dad support?

I am genuinely interested

You mean you did not follow dad.

Who does dad support?

I am genuinely interested

Dad is a Crow - we are originally from SA but have lived interstate over the years - I have no afinity with the Crows and have followed the Dees since '87, dad jumped on the Crows in '91 but didn't really follow a VFL/AFL team before they came in.

He also knew Neil Craig at Norwood quite well from when he was a young player up to coach. Can't speak high enough of the man - ultra professional as a player and brilliant developer of young players as a coach.

Dad is a Crow - we are originally from SA but have lived interstate over the years - I have no afinity with the Crows and have followed the Dees since '87, dad jumped on the Crows in '91 but didn't really follow a VFL/AFL team before they came in.

He also knew Neil Craig at Norwood quite well from when he was a young player up to coach. Can't speak high enough of the man - ultra professional as a player and brilliant developer of young players as a coach.

Now I understand why you are MFC.

Don't tell your Dad but I loath the Crows, bottom of the deck for me.

I was dancing around the lounge last saturday night.

Your Dad does have redeaming qualities as a Norwood supporter so I welcome him to the Dees.

My Father was a MFC man when I was born, early years were great but I often wished he had supported Carlton, Essendon, North, Geelong or Hawthorn

Life would have been so much better this last half century.

Now I understand why you are MFC.

Don't tell your Dad but I loath the Crows, bottom of the deck for me.

I was dancing around the lounge last saturday night.

Your Dad does have redeaming qualities as a Norwood supporter so I welcome him to the Dees.

My Father was a MFC man when I was born, early years were great but I often wished he had supported Carlton, Essendon, North, Geelong or Hawthorn

Life would have been so much better this last half century.

O.D. You do realize when the MFC win the 13th & more 'Land is going to buy you so many stiff drinks the last 50 years will be wiped from your soul

We all feel the pain.

No Dreaming of Whorethorn tonight ok...

O.D. You do realize when the MFC win the 13th & more 'Land is going to buy you so many stiff drinks the last 50 years will be wiped from your soul

We all feel the pain.

No Dreaming of Whorethorn tonight ok...

I seriously hope we both live long enough to see that day WYL.

However I think your wallet is safe in the near future.

In the mean time Carn the HAWKS

( well for 4 days anyway )

Edited September 25, 201212 yr by old dee

I seriously hope we both live long enough to see that day WYL.

However I think your wallet is safe in the near future.

In the mean time Carn the HAWKS

( well for 4 days anyway )

The Hawks? Ewwww.

The Hawks are 19th out of 18 teams IMO - hence, reluctantly I hope the Bloods win on Saturday!

I seriously hope we both live long enough to see that day WYL.

However I think your wallet is safe in the near future.

In the mean time Carn the HAWKS

( well for 4 days anyway )

I seriously hate the Hawks, but I then again I hate all the other sides. I hope the Swans win just to wipe the arrogant look of the Hawks supporters' faces.

I seriously hate the Hawks, but I then again I hate all the other sides. I hope the Swans win just to wipe the arrogant look of the Hawks supporters' faces.

I live for that look RobbieF

That is why I like the hawks they are everything the MFC is not and everything we should aspire to be in the future.

I cannot wait for the time the Dees are disliked as much as the Hawks.

Until then and for the next three days GO HAWKS

Started supporting the dees in 1953. This has been my 60th year of following them. Couldn't stop now. Sad that.

Still, I like Neeld and believe in him.

I Dislike what the AFL has become - they have made a mockery of a great game. But I am cursed to love the dees and I guess I always will.

Hey, Angry! You and me, mate! Followed the Dees since my birth back in 1953. Had three good reasons to follow them -- my Dad followed them, and both of my sisters followed Collingwood (albeit, probably to spite Dad! LOL)

So, absolutely unconditional support for the dees until the day I die. Just looking forward to a little more success on the field!

I live for that look RobbieF

That is why I like the hawks they are everything the MFC is not and everything we should aspire to be in the future.

I cannot wait for the time the Dees are disliked as much as the Hawks.

Until then and for the next three days GO HAWKS

Pipe Down O.D.

I do not wish to see an arrogant Jeff Kennett on Saturday evening.

Pipe Down O.D.

I do not wish to see an arrogant Jeff Kennett on Saturday evening.

My old man is a hawks member, but i'll be cheer-cheering for the red and white!