GAME DAY - Round 21

[Whispering_Jack 30,249]

The Demons step out onto the MCG for the final time this year in the eight anniversary commemoration of the infamous Kreuzer Cup game from 2007.

Fittingly, Matt Kreuzer will be on hand to play in ruck for the Blues after what has so far been an injury ravaged career and Chris Judd who was another Carlton prize from its tanking spree will be parading around in a motorcade to celebrate those many years in the wilderness his club went through and millions spent after they secured him in the farcical selection drama they set up at the time. Given that Juddy was paid a fortune to promote the environmental friendliness of an organisation that was once fined $36m over price fixing, one hopes that the vehicle carting him around the ground will be an electric model but I wouldn't put my house on that.

As for the game itself - meh. The result will probably be the same as it was eight years ago although it wouldn't surprise me if Levi Casboult suddenly discovered his kicking boots and scored seven or eight straight (unlike Lance Whitnall who did such a fantastic job shanking shots at goal from 15 meters out).

I hope somebody had the foresight to invite Travis Johnstone to join the motorcade as well to celebrate his 42 uncontested possessions from that very memorable day/night occasion.

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,400]

It's a match already decided before we even run out.....

So why not throw caution to the wind, play on at all costs, attack attack attack.

[What 18,810]

A win today would give us 7 so far, with a realistic chance of beating GWS in round 23 to make it 8 for the year. It would make the season a success, all things considered.

All eyes on Hogan and Cripps in the Rising Star showdown.

[pineapple dee 2,892]

Carlton won the original Kreuzer Cup all those years ago. A couple of weeks ago they won the Kreuzer Cup MK 2 vs Brisbane. It's good to see that Essendon and James don't have the monopoly on honesty and decency in the AFL. It's a mantle that sits well at Carlton. I think they should get a priority pick for good measure.

[Nasher 33,616]

I hate these sorts of games. There's no avenue for satisfaction - we either win as expected as the opposition have the cue in the rack, or we somehow lose and suffer that embarrassment.

Hope Hogan kicks 10, or something else happens that makes this dead rubber worth watching.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,242]

I hate these sorts of games. There's no avenue for satisfaction - we either win as expected as the opposition have the cue in the rack, or we somehow lose and suffer that embarrassment.

Hope Hogan kicks 10, or something else happens that makes this dead rubber worth watching.

Exactly so and why I shall be watching from Romsey Manor rather than attending in person.

[Fork 'em 6,984]

I hate these sorts of games. There's no avenue for satisfaction - we either win as expected as the opposition have the cue in the rack, or we somehow lose and suffer that embarrassment.

Was thinking of posting the same thing when opening the thread.

Another game.

Another opportunity to embarrass ourselves.

Hard to build a viable club when the membership are driven to think like this.

Edited August 22, 2015 by Fork 'em

[bluey 1,103]

At least Tom McDonald has it right which gives me some hope for the future , six wins is not successful, no matter how delusional Rawlings is.

[Wiseblood 24,637]

I feel sick.

[deeflog 679]

Im going for one reason only.

The hope that Hogan bags 7-8 goals and clunks 12 marks and destroys Jamison

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

I hate these sorts of games. There's no avenue for satisfaction - we either win as expected as the opposition have the cue in the rack, or we somehow lose and suffer that embarrassment.

Hope Hogan kicks 10, or something else happens that makes this dead rubber worth watching.

Yep, that's exactly what I was going to say. 10 for Hogan in a 90 point win. It's the slight possibility of that that's going to get me to the ground. Won't happen though cos we're Melbourne.

[What 18,810]

I hate these sorts of games. There's no avenue for satisfaction - we either win as expected as the opposition have the cue in the rack, or we somehow lose and suffer that embarrassment.

I dont get this mindset Nasher... any win should be satisfying for MFC fans. Ill never take any win for granted after what we have dshed up since 2007.

[deanox 9,945]

I'm going because i have seen is lose enough. We should win. If we only midday won i will be bitter and all in good spirits as we will get to sing the song. If we happen to belt them i want to be there for that to enjoy it.

I figure we have more chance of winning this week than most so to miss out on such rare odds just because it is a dead rubber would be crazy after the [censored] we sit through at other times.

Looking for the boys to play with cohesion that we've been lacking: maybe we will put it together with a bit less pressure? Looking for Hogan to dominate: that would put a smile on my face. Looking for to Garlett kicking a few against his old team. Looking for us to hit them hard and physically: I know Robinson plays elsewhere now but i still hold it personally against this mob.

[DemonOX 8,791]

I dont get this mindset Nasher... any win should be satisfying for MFC fans. Ill never take any win for granted after what we have dshed up since 2007.

Hmmmm u shouldn't even be posting should u H?????

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

Yep, that's exactly what I was going to say. 10 for Hogan in a 90 point win. It's the slight possibility of that that's going to get me to the ground. Won't happen though cos we're Melbourne.

Some big margins so far this round.....When was the last time we had a 100pt win??

Edited August 22, 2015 by Wadda We Sing

[Ethan Tremblay 30,879]

Just got home after working a bit of overtime during the night, I'll probably miss the game as I'll be sleeping and can't record it as foxtel is down.

Haven't missed a game all season but can't say I'm particularly fussed about missing this one, if I had to some up this game in one word it would be 'meh.'

100+ point win and I might get a little excited.

Edited August 23, 2015 by Ethan Tremblay

[loges 6,767]

Yes we've had so many wins since 2006 this game is just meaningless ho hum etc. Every F***g win for this club is important. Its like people are trying to kid themselves it isn't just in case we lose

[Ethan Tremblay 30,879]

Yes we've had so many wins since 2006 this game is just meaningless ho hum etc. Every F***g win for this club is important. Its like people are trying to kid themselves it isn't just in case we lose

It's hard to get excited about playing Carlton when they are clearly tanking.

This is the sort of game where we have to come out, attack and dominate the opposition. It won't be a good win if we win by a couple of kicks.

[loges 6,767]

It's hard to get excited about playing Carlton when they are clearly tanking.

This is the sort of game where we have to come out, attack and dominate the opposition. It won't be a good win if we win by a couple of kicks.

Yes to dominate would be good, and maybe we just might

[Fork 'em 6,984]

Won't dominate from Bali.

[McQueen 17,865]

It's lovely weather over here in Perth today. I'm taking the missus and kids down the coast after the young blokes Auskick wind-up this morning.

I'll tape the game on IQ and check in on here now and then to see if the game will actually be worth watching the replay. Let's hope Jesse gets on the end of a few.

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[old dee 23,801]

I feel sick.

Versus any other game day Wb?

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Versus any other game day Wb?

I'm normally pretty good on game day... this just has an Essendon feel to it, and we all know how that worked out.

I'm still very hopeful we can come out and smash them but previous form in games like these leaves plenty to be desired.

[old dee 23,801]

Dees by a goal

Why?

Absolutely no idea.

[barneymfc 152]

had a lobster on hogan first goal into 60& win go dees and hoges