Jump to content

Collingwood v Essendon ANZAC Day: Why we should care

Mach5

By Mach5
in Melbourne Demons

 Share

Recommended Posts

Rod Grinter Riot Squad Redleg

Rod Grinter Riot Squad   5,636

Posted
Posted

Can't say I care too much for it.

The whole show they put on is not respectful. We have two clubs who hardly supported the war, the Pies in particular showed contempt to the diggers. To have them receive a stand alone game every Anzac Day shows that the AFL have no interest in being respectful to the memory of our service men, but their only interest is in making a dollar and if they can use the moment of Anzac Day to make more money they will milk it for all its worth.

The pomp and ceremony the AFL and 7 put on, to me with a consideration to the history, is quite offensive.

FFS, the pricks even compare the sportsman to the real hero.

 

just another game to me.

  • Like 3
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Chook Legend

Chook   14,605

Posted
Posted
1 hour ago, daisycutter said:

btw what is the correct microwave settings to melt a membership card so i can tell my feral neighbour on sunday?

i'm guessing 1100 watts for 30 secs should do it

One Watts will do.

  • Like 7
Link to comment
Share on other sites

monoccular Legend

monoccular   16,328

Posted
Posted

I have said it before and will repeat it.

The whole pre match (for weeks) ritual of somehow equating what these young men, from whatever teams, playing a game of football to heroism of war just turns my stomach.

To hear the word 'hero' used for footballers any day of the year is just plain overkill, but on ANZAC Day it is an insult to all who have been involved with war at any time and in any way, be it as military participants or as civilians caught in the sandwich.

Sure it takes courage to take the field, but FFS nobody is shooting at them or bayoneting them and if they break a leg they are rushed off to have modern first class treatment immediately.  

Just get some perspective and cut the hype  

 

  • Like 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites
McQueen Legend

McQueen   17,864

Posted
Posted
18 hours ago, Vagg said:

People have short memories.  It wasn't THAT long ago that the ANZAC Day clash was between Melbourne and Collingwood.

Just very pleased we now have both the Queen's Birthday clash against the old enemy AND the ANZAC Eve clash.  (Albeit, thanks to our stupid Gov't here in Qld, who have now consigned Queen's B'day holiday in this State to October, I'm gonna have to take the arvo off work to watch the game!)

We've the same here in WA, Barrie.

I take the full day off, burn some meat on  the Weber, put some froffies on ice and enjoy.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Little Goffy Trident

Little Goffy   12,764

Posted
Posted
17 hours ago, daisycutter said:

btw what is the correct microwave settings to melt a membership card so i can tell my feral neighbour on sunday?

i'm guessing 1100 watts for 30 secs should do it

Remember to stop regularly, give it a stir, and then let it cook itself.

I'm not sure if that's the membership card or the neighbour.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
La Dee-vina Comedia Legend

La Dee-vina Comedia   16,511

Posted
Posted

We need to keep building "big" games which "belong" to us. I am in no doubt that the Queens Birthday holiday will disappear not long after Her Majesty passes on. That will kill off the Melbourne v Collingwood blockbuster. I'd like to see us turn the Melbourne v Bulldogs game into an annual "pink lady" game with the women's teams playing the curtain raiser.

What we know from the ANZAC Day game, the Melb v Richmond ANZAC eve game, Dreamtime game and the newly formed country game is that they don't turn into "blockbusters"  just because someone says that's what they are. They need full club and supporter commitment and a reason for being beyond just the two teams turning up.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Bitter but optimistic Legend

Bitter but optimistic   21,486

Posted
Posted
5 hours ago, Maple Demon said:

We  should care because we will get to see one of them humiliated. Hopefully Collngwood.

Correct Mable. I usually hate Essendon more than any other team but , as the septic tanks say, I shall be rooting for them on Monday.

I have wonderful visions of Eddie's face when the final siren goes and the subsequent implosion at filthland.

Apart from Monday though, I wish Essendrug every ill for the rest of the season.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

dpositive Redleg

dpositive   1,557

Posted
Posted
On 4/22/2016 at 10:42 PM, Rod Grinter Riot Squad said:

Can't say I care too much for it.

The whole show they put on is not respectful. We have two clubs who hardly supported the war, the Pies in particular showed contempt to the diggers. To have them receive a stand alone game every Anzac Day shows that the AFL have no interest in being respectful to the memory of our service men, but their only interest is in making a dollar and if they can use the moment of Anzac Day to make more money they will milk it for all its worth.

The pomp and ceremony the AFL and 7 put on, to me with a consideration to the history, is quite offensive.

FFS, the pricks even compare the sportsman to the real hero.

 

just another game to me.

Perhaps we can build the Anzac Eve blockbuster and offer that as the prelude TV match for the Anzac day game to be played by Melb and Rich

Link to comment
Share on other sites

sue Trident

sue   8,472

Posted
Posted (edited)
18 minutes ago, DemonLad5 said:

Weird isn't it. That is how badly I want the pies to lose

Yes it is a painful choice.  One factor in favour of wishing C'wood lose is that it makes it harder for the cheating club to score a #1 draft pick.

 

On the other hand:

http://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/2016/04/24/anzac-day-sport-dilutes-real-meaning-day/

Edited by sue
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    TRAINING: Tuesday 28th May 2024

    Veteran Demonland Trackwatcher Kev Martin returned to the training track to bring you the following observations from Gosch's Paddock this morning. Beautiful morning for training. The dew has dried, out from AAMI, quiet chatting. Maysie does his heart symbol. 7 in rehab, Turner, Hore, Sestan, BBB, Petty, Spargo and Schache. All in runners. Melky weighted and change of angles work. Salem has his individual program. White cap (no contact), Howes, Woewodin and Sparrow

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    GALLANT by KC from Casey

    The world “gallant” is not one that is readily acceptable to losing teams in our game of football so when it was used in the context of the Casey Demons’ loss to Sandringham in yesterday’s match at Casey Fields, it left a bitter taste in the mouth.  The Demons went into the game against the St Kilda affiliated Zebras with the advantage of playing on their home turf (not that this has been a major asset in 2024) and with very little else going in their favour. The Saints have close to a full

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Casey Articles

    MEANWHILE by Whispering Jack

    … meanwhile, at about the same time that Narrm was putting its feet on the accelerator to obliterate the long-suffering Euro-Yroke combination, I heard someone mention in passing that Kuwarna was leading Waalitj Marawar by a whopping 46 to 1 halfway through the second quarter of their game over in Adelaide. “What is football coming to?” I asked myself.  In front of my eyes, the Demons were smashing it through the midfield, forcing turnovers and getting the footy to their forwards who w

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Match Reports

    PREGAME: Rd 12 vs Fremantle

    The Demons head back on the road for the fourth time this season as the travel to Alice Springs to take on the Fremantle Dockers at Treager Park on Sunday afternoon. Who comes in and who goes out?

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 138

    PODCAST: Rd 11 vs St. Kilda

    The Demonland Podcast will air LIVE on Monday, 27th May @ 8:30pm. Join George, Binman & I as we analyse the Demons victory at the MCG over the Saints in the Round 11. You questions and comments are a huge part of our podcast so please post anything you want to ask or say below and we'll give you a shout out on the show. If you would like to leave us a voicemail please call 03 9016 3666 and don't worry no body answers so you don't have to talk to a human. Listen & Chat LIVE

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 29

    VOTES: Rd 11 vs St. Kilda

    Captain Max Gawn has a considerable lead over reigning champion Christian Petracca in the Demonland Player of the Year Award. Steven May, Alex Neal-Bullen & Jake Lever make up the Top 5. Your votes for the win against the Saints. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 54

    POSTGAME: Rd 11 vs St. Kilda

    After a very wasteful first half of footy the Demons ended up cruising to a clinical victory over the Saints by 38 points at the MCG and ultimately reclaimed a coveted spot in the Top 4.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 393

    GAMEDAY: Rd 11 vs St. Kilda

    It's Game Day and after 2 losses on the trot the Dees must win against the Saints today at the MCG to keep in touch with the Top 4. A loss today will see them drop out of the Top 8 for the first time since 2020.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 503

    HEAVEN OR HELL by The Oracle

    Clashes between Melbourne and St Kilda are often described as battles between the forces of heaven and hell. However, based on recent performances, it’s hard to get excited about the forthcoming match between these two sides. It would be fair to say that, at the moment, both of these teams are in the doldrums. The Demons have become the competition’s slow starters while the Saints are not only slow to begin, they’re not doing much of a job finishing off their games either. About the only th

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Match Previews

  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!
×
×
  • Create New...