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Posted

99 to go without a loss!

This is why I like you so much OD

You don't let the hype get in the way of the truth.

Like.

Posted

This is why I like you so much OD

You don't let the hype get in the way of the truth.

Like.

Or hope get in the way of despair.

OldDee: how many games will be have to win (or whatever positive measure you'd prefer) in the first 10 rounds for you to climb out of the slough of despond and return to the chirpy Young Dee you doubtless were in the 60's?

Posted

Or hope get in the way of despair.

OldDee: how many games will be have to win (or whatever positive measure you'd prefer) in the first 10 rounds for you to climb out of the slough of despond and return to the chirpy Young Dee you doubtless were in the 60's?

Sorry Sue but only winning games will make OD happy. Words will no longer do it for him.

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That being said, I think we're a decent chance at getting a round 1 win with this draw. Good work by the AFL .

I recall have the same belief the last two seasons coming up against Brisbane (2012) and Port (2013) Rd 1 at home, and look how that turned out...

But still with the new coaching regime and recruitment this off season (and the dramatic departure of Scott Watters) I think with have cause for optimism.

Posted

New players

New Coach

New Era

I think its time the Demons fired up! Its been seven or eight torturous years since we were half decent.

Its up to the players to drive this!

Surely....in all seriousness things will change this year and we can start to rise!

GO DEMONS!

Posted

Or hope get in the way of despair.

OldDee: how many games will be have to win (or whatever positive measure you'd prefer) in the first 10 rounds for you to climb out of the slough of despond and return to the chirpy Young Dee you doubtless were in the 60's?

Five!

Posted

Perfect TBF

At lest the MFC Supporters are slowly coming out to show their support for the club in 2014

l.jpg

Posted

Can you please cover up the rest of your face Toady. ^^^^^ Some of us are still eating breakfast.

I do live in a Meth Coast and Shockerland area.

It not safe to go out in MFC colours here

LOL

Posted

Sso far 79 days without a loss and at minimum plus another 94.

We must surely soon be entering a record zone!

Soon we will be able to beat that under 13 private school team which has kick our butt over the past 7 seasons.

Posted

Soon we will be able to beat that under 13 private school team which has kick our butt over the past 7 seasons.

Not sure we should push the envelope yet DF

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Posted

I wonder if we're going to be as eager and keen for the season ahead in 84 day's time.

it will be the same as every other year

carp preseason

'it doesn't matter it's only the preseason' (90% of people)

'this spells disaster' (10% of people)

good PS

'we're a flag chance'(90%)

'means nothing' (10%)

Posted

I've taken a very philosophical, calmly detached approach to the last 18 months or so, accepting that football would not be a source of much joy.

But when I think of "St Kilda, Round 1 2014", I stir up a little.

I remember Cameron Bruce getting targeted and crunched at the first bounce all those years ago, specifically because he'd finally found some truly superb form, which he then never got back.

I remember the elimination final, the astonishing twists, getting monstered by Gehrig, who looked like the matchwinner, until he had a brain fart facing Nathan Carroll. Mclean and, coincidentally, Bruce, being key winners on the night.

And that starts me on a whole reminiscing kick.

Demons playing finals. The amazing/horrible game against Adelaide, the disappointments of being outclassed upon arrival in 2004/05. Which of course takes the mind back to the desperate final rounds surge in the emotional, up and down year of 2005. Coincidentally, the year we started with three wins led by a rampant Cameron Bruce and were expecting another in round 4 against St Kilda. Anzac Day night game against Sydney (when Brock Mclean stamped himself as everyone's 'future captain').

And of course, on indulgence, the 2000 preliminary final win over Carlton. All these things flood back, even the remarkable win late one year over Sydney, and the horrible 150th anniversary game in the sleet and wind against Geelong.

Pardon my ranting.

How many days to go? :)

Posted

I've done what I should've done yeeears ago, gone overseas for most of the off season. I have been able to keep my mind off this whole round 1 situation for most of the time but I can't help checking into Demonland every now and then to just remind myself how great our game is and the passion we all have for it and our mighty Dees. Been proudly wearing my Melbourne scarf everywhere and have had many questions asked about it. I'm just hoping for a fit side at the end of this preseason ready to take on the year.

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