Melbourne biggest issue (from an outsider)

[jnrmac 20,276]

We are numb after seeing 8 yrs of this cra p.

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

He cbf making an account, but he read our thread. Here's his response:

"They don't get it. If [censored] like this is acceptable to supporters then the board are happy to accept it. If it was a club like Collingwood or Carlton and the members are feral then the club can't accept it. Supporters of other clubs do not accept mediocrity like Melbourne supporters do. They abuse and are seen as being 'feral', but if you look at the feral supporters their clubs are the most successful for a reason."

Relayed from an sms.

Don't shoot the messenger.

[daisycutter 29,892]

time for an uppercut choke. he's your brother hence your responsibility

[Cards13 9,117]

Right, easy fix; everyone stop cheering and clapping for bad stuff and we are sure to play finals next year!

I'm a Melb supporter, I don't know what good stuff is any more. If I feel like bashing my d!ck beaters together the only chance I get is when we do something bad. Maybe the OP's brother can provide us a handy "Getting the clap on at the footy" how to guide.

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

time for an uppercut choke. he's your brother hence your responsibility

Unfortunately he's a lot bigger than me.

Stopped trying to take him on when he threw me through a wall about 10 years back.

Edited August 25, 2014 by Choke

[P-man 13,366]

I'm not sure what response he was expecting by telling a supporter group who has sat through 8 years of utter [censored] that their biggest problem is they don't get angry enough..lol

I've revisited the anger stage about 27 times.

[daisycutter 29,892]

Unfortunately he's a lot bigger than me.

Stopped trying to take me on when he threw me through a wall about 10 years back.

maybe he's right about our supporters then?

[Little Goffy 14,751]

Choke, your brother was just being a snide little turd.

There's something wrong with anyone who can doubt the commitment and passion of Melbourne supporters who turned up to a game, late into yet another miserable season, the 8th in a row.

For what it's worth, your brother is a North supporter.

27 finals played and 2 premierships in the last 20 years.

They've dropped below 10 wins just 3 times in those 20 years, and not once in the last five seasons.

The least time they had 6 or less wins in a season was the early 1970s.

Their recent teams have included some of the all-time greats of the game, and some of the most charismatic and high-profile individuals.

And their membership and attendances barely scrape ahead of ours, despite comparable base numbers of supporters.

In fact, for all the quirks of the fixture, it is fun to notice that Melbourne's match attendances this year have been higher than North's, whether counted as overall or as home games only.

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

maybe he's right about our supporters then?

Lol, yeah if he uses me as an indication he probably is.

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

Choke, your brother was just being a snide little turd.

Can't argue with that.

[Little Goffy 14,751]

He cbf making an account, but he read our thread. Here's his response:

"They don't get it. If [censored] like this is acceptable to supporters then the board are happy to accept it. If it was a club like Collingwood or Carlton and the members are feral then the club can't accept it. Supporters of other clubs do not accept mediocrity like Melbourne supporters do. They abuse and are seen as being 'feral', but if you look at the feral supporters their clubs are the most successful for a reason."

Relayed from an sms.

Don't shoot the messenger.

Ahhh ha ha ha.

Richmond.

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

Ahhh ha ha ha.

Richmond.

lol yeah, but 9th is still more successful than 17th.

[nutbean 8,838]

Btw I don't think theres anything wrong with quietly acknowledging a quality goal from the opposition. Certainly not when its the result of a horrible skill error then turnover on our behalf.

Its somewhat childish to not even acknowledge a quality scoring shot, no matter who scored it.

That doesn't mean i get up n wave my scarf n shout, but i will be respectful and might even mention to a fellow spectator that it was a good goal.

Doesn't mean I support my team any less.

I think the fact that we still turn up is evidence enough of our strength and tolerance.

I personally have 3/4 of my extended family that have give up on melbourne and are supporting other teams.

not me or my father.

I will support this club to my dying breath (if they keep up the current crud it could be sooner than expected).

I get fiercely depressed after bad losses and I dont clap opposition goals against - but like you - I do marvel sometimes at quality play of opposition players. I am not talking about run of the mill play - but when a Riolo turns a player inside out - you do marvel and wish he was in our jumper.

[Guest]

I won't go so far as saying that our supporters are our biggest problem but some of the attitudes that some of us hold are pretty mind boggling.
For example, I still can't believe those nozzles who turned up after the Richmond game in 2009 and sang 'Tigerland'. I was disappointed we lost after the game but could see a silver lining in the loss. These Brooks Brothers wearing, chardonnay sipping, Brighton bell ends who were doing this in the MFC members do give me the s***s.

[daisycutter 29,892]

another class rant from col. at least you are consistent, pal

[Macca 17,113]

I won't go so far as saying that our supporters are our biggest problem but some of the attitudes that some of us hold are pretty mind boggling.

For example, I still can't believe those nozzles who turned up after the Richmond game in 2009 and sang 'Tigerland'. I was disappointed we lost after the game but could see a silver lining in the loss. These Brooks Brothers wearing, chardonnay sipping, Brighton bell ends who were doing this in the MFC members do give me the s***s.

At the Kruezer Judd cup the Blues fans were singing "It's a Grand Old Flag" (before, during and after the game)

Most fans of other teams drop off in a way more disproportionate way when their team struggles than our team does. We have a remarkable amount of members, all things considered.

North fans are the worst for dropping off but they're so anonymous and irrelevant that no one even notices or cares. I've rarely met one of the creatures and the ones that I have met have fairly low intelligence levels.

If North drop to the bottom part of the ladder again that will be it for them. They should have gone to the Gold Coast when they had a chance - next time around they'll get swallowed up.

And no one will care.

[3183 Dee 2,915]

I didn't see the clapping after the GWS goal, Choke, but there are supporters who do applaud all goals/passages of play etc. - I'm sure every club has them. However, the vast majority of Melbourne supporters around me during that game were fookin livid.

I think Melbourne supporters are the last people you could blame for the club's demise. I'm astounded that we even made 35,000 members to be honest - in fact, the loyalty and resilience of the Demons support is damn astonishing, considering the bollocks we've had to put up with for so long.

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

North fans are the worst for dropping off but they're so anonymous and irrelevant that no one even notices or cares. I've rarely met one of the creatures and the ones that I have met have fairly low intelligence levels.

Brilliant. I'll pass this on

I didn't see the clapping after the GWS goal, Choke, but there are supporters who do applaud all goals/passages of play etc. - I'm sure every club has them. However, the vast majority of Melbourne supporters around me during that game were fookin livid.

I think Melbourne supporters are the last people you could blame for the club's demise. I'm astounded that we even made 35,000 members to be honest - in fact, the loyalty and resilience of the Demons support is damn astonishing, considering the bollocks we've had to put up with for so long.

It was definitely there. My brother made a deliberate point of rewinding the game and pausing it just to show me.

I agree with you on the reliance thing. Shocked that MFCSS isn't a recognised mental health condition. So many sufferers out there.

[Machsy 2,858]

He cbf making an account, but he read our thread. Here's his response:

"They don't get it. If [censored] like this is acceptable to supporters then the board are happy to accept it. If it was a club like Collingwood or Carlton and the members are feral then the club can't accept it. Supporters of other clubs do not accept mediocrity like Melbourne supporters do. They abuse and are seen as being 'feral', but if you look at the feral supporters their clubs are the most successful for a reason."

Relayed from an sms.

Don't shoot the messenger.

Not shooting the messenger, but your brother is a damn fool and doesn't understand what creates a successful AFL side.

The supporters are the least influential link in the chain, beyond their ability to give financial support.

[3183 Dee 2,915]

It was definitely there. My brother made a deliberate point of rewinding the game and pausing it just to show me.

I agree with you on the reliance thing. Shocked that MFCSS isn't a recognised mental health condition. So many sufferers out there.

I'm sure it was - the egg-chasers back home do it, when the opposition scores. It's supposedly the sporting thing to do. If I see anyone do it at a Melbourne game, I'll chop their hands off!

[Dinosaur Rover 197]

So its my fault?

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

So its my fault?

Apparently it's all of our faults.

[Guest]

another class rant from col. at least you are consistent, pal

I would stay on my good side if I were you. When the masses rise up, I will be the first to designate you as an enemy of the people.

[Guest]

At the Kruezer Judd cup the Blues fans were singing "It's a Grand Old Flag" (before, during and after the game)

If that is the case, they were as silly as we were. It's no coincidence that they're booty of ill gotten gains got them nothing in the end either.

[Ethan Tremblay 31,243]

Choke you owe me 2 minutes of my lunch break back...

I was expecting an answer and all I got was that.