Supporters to arrive at Quarter Time

[waynewussell 6,678]

I would never encourage fellow supporters to stay at home, but I suggest the time has come for us to send a message to the team. We are fed up with the sequence of insipid first quarters. I propose that all MFC supporters turn up at Quater Time this week at Etihad.

[Henrietta Lumbago 331]

I would never encourage fellow supporters to stay at home, but I suggest the time has come for us to send a message to the team. We are fed up with the sequence of insipid first quarters. I propose that all MFC supporters turn up at Quater Time this week at Etihad.

Thats a stupid idea.

[Pennant St Dee 13,373]

I would never encourage fellow supporters to stay at home, but I suggest the time has come for us to send a message to the team. We are fed up with the sequence of insipid first quarters. I propose that all MFC supporters turn up at Quater Time this week at Etihad.

FFS Farewell game for Crossy and possibly Russian, time for respect not making a silly statement. First 10 mins of the second quarter was the issue last week not the first, effort was there in the first just not the execution of the plan

[Guest]

I would never encourage fellow supporters to stay at home, but I suggest the time has come for us to send a message to the team. We are fed up with the sequence of insipid first quarters. I propose that all MFC supporters turn up at Quater Time this week at Etihad.

Fantastic way to see off a champion.

Christ.

[Adam The God 30,554]

Fantastic way to see off a champion.

Christ.

This is almost certainly part of the club's thinking releasing the Cross stuff beforehand.

Anyway, I'll be there from the opening bounce.

[Guest]

I'm a bit disappointed Wayne as wasn't it your idea for supporters to turn up to training after 148? I would expect that idea off any number of villains on this site (you know who you are) but I wouldn't have expected it from you.

[Gipsy Danger 1,067]

I'm already bored and confused

[Mad_Melbourne 877]

Juvenile

[Moonshadow 17,678]

How about you just don't go at all Wayne. Ever.

[hardtack 10,748]

I would never encourage fellow supporters to stay at home, but I suggest the time has come for us to send a message to the team. We are fed up with the sequence of insipid first quarters. I propose that all MFC supporters turn up at Quater Time this week at Etihad.

If you think I'm coming all the way down from Sydney with my son in tow (in his leg brace) only to give a quarter of the game a miss in some misguided "protest" (not to mention the fact that it would be a kick in the guts to Cross), you must have rocks in your head. Ridiculous idea!!

[Biffen 12,949]

If you think I'm coming all the way down from Sydney with my son in tow (in his leg brace) only to give a quarter of the game a miss in some misguided "protest" (not to mention the fact that it would be a kick in the guts to Cross), you must have rocks in your head. Ridiculous idea!!

Whilst i like your loyalty i can see the value in missing the start (as a fan).

As i hinted to BBo during the norf game- the worst thing you can do is stink up the first quarter.

It ruins it for us all when they give away 7 goals as a welcoming gesture .Especially kids.

I haven't been back since and they've done it ever since.

So fcuk them-overpaid nancies don't deserve nor need my cash and time.

The follow up explanations from the club are more sickening.

[Gorgoroth 13,153]

It's actually a worthy idea, but the timing is wrong.

We did similar things with Melbourne Victory years ago when they tried to shunt those of us who sang behind goals.

People power works, but you need a large passionate group for others to rally around or lead the way, and TBH I don't think you can make the same sort of mark for AFL unless you got say the cheer squad to do it.

When the north end was empty and no singing at the game until say the 70th minute or even post game that means you are seen and heard. AFL has supporters all over the ground. Would need both members areas and cheer squad empty, then full after quarter time to make a ripple.

[Demon Dynasty 17,114]

Given the players dont usually arrive till the 3rd quarter, well after the match is over, I'm not sure the players/club would even notice a "first half" protest!

Edited September 2, 2015 by Rusty Nails

[praha 11,252]

It's actually a worthy idea, but the timing is wrong.

We did similar things with Melbourne Victory years ago when they tried to shunt those of us who sang behind goals.

People power works, but you need a large passionate group for others to rally around or lead the way, and TBH I don't think you can make the same sort of mark for AFL unless you got say the cheer squad to do it.

When the north end was empty and no singing at the game until say the 70th minute or even post game that means you are seen and heard. AFL has supporters all over the ground. Would need both members areas and cheer squad empty, then full after quarter time to make a ripple.

Well the difference is that with Victory it was a concious decision. In Melbourne's case, I don't think they *choose* to be poor in the first quarter. They're just not a very good team. Boycotting probably wouldn't achieve anything.

[Gator 17,688]

I suspect OP had tongue firmly planted in cheek.

Clearly not a serious suggestion.

[Gorgoroth 13,153]

It wasn't the players/team at victory, it was aimed at the club, Etihad and FFA.

I agree things like this won't happen/work well at afl.

[old dee 23,953]

Funny because during the Carlton game my mate said we should turn up at quarter time because they usually put on reasonable performance from then on.

[TGR 1,367]

I would never encourage fellow supporters to stay at home, but I suggest the time has come for us to send a message to the team. We are fed up with the sequence of insipid first quarters. I propose that all MFC supporters turn up at Quater Time this week at Etihad.

You shouldn't have rocked up to your honeymoon.

[FireOath 290]

Way to support your team. Turning up late to protest.

Please.

[Vagg 2,449]

I suspect OP had tongue firmly planted in cheek.

Clearly not a serious suggestion.

Agreed. I thought it was very funny. (Certainly didn't take it seriously...)

[boydie 655]

That last time we played GWS had we rocked up at quarter time we would missed all the action.

Dee's did nothing after the 1st quarter...

[praha 11,252]

I suspect OP had tongue firmly planted in cheek.

Clearly not a serious suggestion.

Well, I mean, this *is* Demonland, so...

[jnrmac 20,225]

I would never encourage fellow supporters to stay at home, but I suggest the time has come for us to send a message to the team. We are fed up with the sequence of insipid first quarters. I propose that all MFC supporters turn up at Quater Time this week at Etihad.

Thats a stupid idea.

Only because 2200 people entering at 1/4 time will hardly be noticed....

[dee-luded 2,959]

If you think I'm coming all the way down from Sydney with my son in tow (in his leg brace) only to give a quarter of the game a miss in some misguided "protest" (not to mention the fact that it would be a kick in the guts to Cross), you must have rocks in your head. Ridiculous idea!!

How is he hardtack? did he have exploratory?

[DemonDave 1,096]

About as respectful as the sight of the Sleepy Hollow locals leaving halfway through the last quarter earlier this year, when their 300 game champion Enright was going to be chaired off.