Melbourne Mummy Boys

[The Chazz 4,077]

Not sure if this has been posted elsewhere, but probably deserves its own thread...

http://www.afl.com.au/video/2015-05-06/the-melbourne-mummy-boys

We whinge about the things that the club "gets wrong", but the Breast Cancer Network initiative is certainly one thing that we should all be proud of our club for getting behind. I know a number of females who have gone to the "pink" game and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and they aren't Melbourne supporters!

This clip just highlights the importance of ensuring the awareness of breast cancer remains at the forefront of our minds. Especially for those that are fortunate enough to still have the most important female in their lives around - our mums.

[Lucifers Hero 37,079]

Thanks billy. Absolutely fabulous! Loved it! Great Banter!

[The Chazz 4,077]

Thanks billy. Absolutely fabulous! Loved it! Great Banter!

Can clearly see which factory Petracca was produced in...

[jules7 684]

Awesome!

[Sir Why You Little 34,516]

Yep we should be very proud of this game

My step mum has just been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and the sooner we can find quicker remedies for all cancers the better

Well done MFC

[ManDee 7,084]

Can clearly see which factory Petracca was produced in...

Thanks billy, is Mrs P an athlete?

Edit: I did a search she has run half marathons, quickly

Edited May 7, 2015 by ManDee

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

My mum had breast cancer when I was in high school. I remember going with her to when she got her radiation therapy at Peter Mac. I'd read books in the waiting room only half paying attention, mind meandering around with other thoughts. The staff there were fantastic and supportive.

So glad the club gets behind this cause in a big way. As if I couldn't love them any more.

Go dees :D

[Dwight Schrute 16,789]

Let's all just agree to stay out of Christians bottow draw alright?

[rjay 23,922]

I thought this was fantastic, brought a tear to my eye.

[Grapeviney 8,838]

Great clip.

How good is Meg Viney? Married Todd, produced Jack and looked after Jesse.

A few years ago I was lucky enough to be on the ground making up the 'pink lady' and it was a really moving experience - strangers crying together, hugging each other, comforting one another and sharing their stories. Plenty of smiles and laughter, too.

[jane02 3,340]

My mum has breast cancer and hail, rain or storm would not stop me from attending this match.

I was on the ground for the Pink Lady game last year (I think it was 2014) with 1000's of other men and woman. I got tapped on the shoulder by a lady who I grew up with and went to kindergarten and primary school with. I have not seen her since I was about 15. She does not follow Melbourne but attends this game every year as she was diagnosed with breast cancer in her late 20's.

Its a small world and I am amazed how this disease , despite how terrible it is, brings people together regardless of whom they support.

Edited May 7, 2015 by jane02

[Pennant St Dee 11,321]

Yep we should be very proud of this game

My step mum has just been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and the sooner we can find quicker remedies for all cancers the better

Well done MFC

Best of luck Wyl to your stepmother, you and the family

[Gorgoroth 12,325]

Loved it, especially Petraccas mum, what a character!

My wife lost her Mum to BC and was her carer during her early 20's after a few years battle she passed.

Always support this charity, one step ever closer to a cure is a great thing to strive for.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Great, another Jack Watts thread.

Joking!

Great video, I love to see that sort of stuff.

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

Loved it, especially Petraccas mum, what a character!

My wife lost her Mum to BC and was her carer during her early 20's after a few years battle she passed.

Always support this charity, one step ever closer to a cure is a great thing to strive for.

What amazed me was that someone that young would actually have hard copy porn.

Surely Petracca has heard of the internet?

[Whispering_Jack 27,996]

Read the title to the thread and thought Shane Mumford was coming to the club.

[Gator 16,893]

It's a great cause. Thankfully, we're one of the lucky ones. My wife is well 10 years after chemo and radiotherapy for breast cancer. She was just 34 at the time.

She graced the MCG in the first year of the pink ladies.

[SaberFang 7,141]

What amazed me was that someone that young would actually have hard copy porn.

Surely Petracca has heard of the internet?

Somehow don't think it's hardcopy porn in his drawer!

[Je Roos Salem 661]

This is great. Christian and his mum are so alike, and she's so happy despite her son's misfortune.

[Young Dee 1,303]

Yep we should be very proud of this game

My step mum has just been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and the sooner we can find quicker remedies for all cancers the better

Well done MFC

Its something that you can probably never understand unless you or a loved one has experienced it.

Events like this at least make everyone watching truly think about it - stay strong!

[Members' Wing 1,106]

My mum (a diehard MFC supporter) was diagnosed with breast cancer 10 years ago which she managed to beat.

She made it onto the field for the first pink lady event and we stood with her proudly.

Unfortunately it came back in her pancreas and mum died 4 years ago.

This night always makes me think of her and miss her even more than usual.

Go Dees.

[Lucifers Hero 37,079]

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2015-05-11/players-to-say-thanks-to-junior-members

That article isn't about mothers but it seemed the best available thread to put this. Part of it says:

"JUNIOR supporters and members are the future of the Melbourne Football Club.

And on Tuesday, May 12 from 5.30-7pm, some of the Melbourne players will be in at the club calling junior members to say ‘thanks’.

If you have a child who’d love to receive a phone call from a player, simply click here and complete their details and stand by the phone."

There will be lots of very happy kids tomorrow night!!