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Whispering_Jack   28,118

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A lot of water's flowed under the bridge since Melbourne last appeared at the home of football in round 21 on Sunday, 18 August, 2013 when we took on a different side from Western Australia, the Dockers.

We kicked 5.8.38 and lost by 95 points.

Our last goal at the MCG was kicked that day by Jeremy Howe at the midpoint of the third quarter.

Our last win at the ground (or anywhere else if you exclude the NAB Challenge) was on 29 June, 2013 when we beat the Western Bulldogs by 3 points.

It's been a long time in between drinks.

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You want cheerful? Excuse me while I dig out my jokebook. Merely pointing out the facts - it's been a long time since we've had the opportunity to rejoice over a victory and it's about time we did.

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A lot of water's flowed under the bridge since Melbourne last appeared at the home of football in round 21 on Sunday, 18 August, 2013 when we took on a different side from Western Australia, the Dockers.

We kicked 5.8.38 and lost by 95 points.

Our last goal at the MCG was kicked that day by Jeremy Howe at the midpoint of the third quarter.

Our last win at the ground (or anywhere else if you exclude the NAB Challenge) was on 29 June, 2013 when we beat the Western Bulldogs by 3 points.

It's been a long time in between drinks.

Well that was cheerful ........ did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning?

It is amazing how much one week can change everyone's perceptions. If only we won last week we would be talking about an upset today.

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Whispering_Jack   28,118

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Well that was cheerful ........ did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning?

It is amazing how much one week can change everyone's perceptions. If only we won last week we would be talking about an upset today.

You want cheerful?

Excuse me while I dig out my jokebook.

Merely pointing out the facts - it's been a long time since we've had the opportunity to rejoice over a victory and it's about time we did.

Now, why did the chicken cross the road?

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I don't rate the Eagles midfield that well. I do rate everything else they have though they don't seem to have many holes in their list. Eagles look set to smash us today but I'm hoping for a contest.

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I'm interested to see how far into the game people start wrist slashing...

That has already begun.

Some are already expecting a flogging and have a few choice cuts to sink their teeth into if it happens.

Byrnes, Bail, Toumpas, Watts, Frawley, Grimes, Trengove, and Pedersen.

Never mind our injury list and our lack of talent - let's rip these [censored]ers to shreds for having the temerity for playing for our club.

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Annoyed that I'm missing it due to being overseas. Will watch the reply from the airport lounge hopefully.

Here's hoping we put up a good fight. I don't expect to win, but a big loss will really hurt.

Go Dees!

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You want cheerful?

Excuse me while I dig out my jokebook.

Merely pointing out the facts - it's been a long time since we've had the opportunity to rejoice over a victory and it's about time we did.

Now, why did the chicken cross the road?

My last recollection of rejoicing at the G was round 4 2010 when we did the unbeaten top of the table lions over by 55 points.

Mixed emotion for today .... Not to sure what to expect. The weagles will end up be far to talk for us I think. Let's just hope they give them a shake and have us leave saying they had a fair crack

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I have heard that if you score one or more points than the opposition it's called 'winning' (I hope I pronounced that correctly).

Win again next week and that's called 'a winning streak' - it has happened before.

(Apologies to Major League)

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Well that was cheerful ........ did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning?

It is amazing how much one week can change everyone's perceptions. If only we won last week we would be talking about an upset today.

all he did was state the facts

PS we didn't win last week.. another fact for you

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This will get ugly.

I'd like to see us play a completely [censored] style of football to make it a soccer-score style of match and see if we can outscore them 8 goals to 6. More likely we'll lose between 80-120 points though.

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can we kick the ball across our back line for a long enough time?

The Bulldogs did that in 2000 against Essendon, unfortunately we aren't nearly a good enough side to repeat that feat. Wish it were true though

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Well that was cheerful ........ did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning?

It is amazing how much one week can change everyone's perceptions. If only we won last week we would be talking about an upset today.

Just an honest appraisal I would think.

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I dont think we are a chance to win but I also dont think we will get smashed if T-Mac plays and we level the midfield battle. Our improved midfield gives us a chance to level the midfield battle which we have never had before. Assuming T-Mac plays we actually man up on them forward line quite well. The issue will be our inability to kick a score that can compete and keep us deep into the game.

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I'm interested to see how far into the game people start wrist slashing...

you mean those that havent already started !!! lol

I cant see it being happy hunting today....but its only footy

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