1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Is it me or is it that finals type feeling waking up this morning?

The huge build up, knowing theres a chance to have 70k at the ground and also the fact that both sides are just about 50/50 going into this game.

Well, this IS our grand final remember... isn't that what Eddie told us?

Collingwood will beat us if they're on song and our defenders and mids push up too regularly and don't run both ways. They out-played us in the 2nd and 3rd in round 3 or 4 so we know they are capable, granted we had a lead and could defend it but still. We actually have to bring our best game to win this if they bring theirs.

Edited June 12, 20169 yr by johndemons

Driving through Thailand today. Looking forward to a win but more importantly a solid effort from our mid to senior level players

27 minutes ago, DemonLad5 said:

What time does the Big Freeze start?

2:15 lad

19 minutes ago, hardtack said:

Well, this IS our grand final remember... isn't that what Eddie told us?

No.... it's now THEIRS

In Phnom Penh, knocking off at lunch time to watch the boys. Do it for Nasher!!

Pretty confident about today. With Collingwood's injuries, just can't see them kicking enough goals. Hogan, Watts, Gawn and Viney to all have impactful games. Watts on Howe will be a good matchup if that transpires on the day. Dee's to win by 40pts plus.

The best clearance team in the AFL vs the worst. They still spread a tad better than us and work their bums off (as the Pies always do) to protect their mates and pressure/intercept. The Pies are ranked 6th in one percenters and we are last.

If we cover their outlets and work our bums off as much or more than them in general play with tackle pressure and one percenters (blocking/shepards/spoils/chop outs), transition off HB cleanly and put some half decent forward pressure on we should win by 6 to 8 goals.

We are set up to win and win well but as we know much of these matches are played above the shoulders. Let's hope we bring an intense A game across the park. Fingers crossed

Big chance Howe could be a late out.

2 hours ago, JackoTheMuss said:

Up n about with my one year old girls. I've put on their little hand knitted red and blue scarves and we're playing 'bash the magpie' with one of their toys. It's actually a butcher bird, but whatever. 

A tender hearted father Jacko. You are leading by example. Keep up the good work!! 

Looks like Howe will be a late out... Must have lost frizbee to his dog again

3 hours ago, Nasher said:

Boarding plane in 1/2 hour. Been up since 5. Coffee at airport luke warm and unpleasant.

Is it 3 o'clock yet?

Enjoy Nash. Hope we get a win for you.

Just now, dazzledavey36 said:

Big chance Howe could be a late out.

Yep, looks all but certain.  With his current form that will be a big out for the Pies, as much as I hate to type that.

I don't know what to make of today's game.  Pies are under strength but their midfield is still terrific and, as others have pointed out, they worked their bums off all day, something we don't do as often as we should.

I still think we should win, though, as I think regaining Viney will give us that extra edge in the clinches.

1 hour ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

I am reporting in from  Bejing  I'm having considerable internet difficulties so [censored] knows when I'll get the scores.

i am confident of a comfortable win though - Go Dees!!!!!!!

I say this with some trepidation, but how long are you in Beijing for? If you're here next weekend it would be interesting to catch up at Paddy O'Shea's and watch the game against the Swans. Anybody else in Beijing?

us by 36+

The Pies haven't a lot up front, undermanned down back and only have some effect through the guts.

Picture  if you will a bunch of headless black/white  chooks running around .

Time to cook ourselves some bird !!

Go Dees! 

Was up at Main Beach for the weekend. My husband wanted to stay there another day which would be the first time in 20 years we would have missed a QB match but I insisted and we came home last night. He thinks Collingwood are going to get thrashed. I hope he is right.

1 hour ago, ding said:

Collingwood by 27.

Dees fans to say "stick a fork in us"

MFC player to state to media " we are really disappointed that we didnt come to play"

Roos to state "Look, we didnt get blown away like we used to"

Anyone at all from mfc to state "we get to bounce back next week and we will be preparing for their best"

Guess what im trying to say is that some of our habits are totally predictable. This is a game that we SHOULD win comfortably, but supporters will probably be split 50/50 as the trust in our team simply isnt there yet after so many false dawns.

 

Time to do the job Dees. 

Signed

Glass half empty.

Would be absolutely gutted. No way on earth should we lose against the pies today.

 

 

 

Pies by 30.

I think they'd be disappointed with a crowd any less of 70,000 today

Would help if both clubs were coming off nice wins

Edited June 13, 20169 yr by DemonLad5

1 hour ago, JackoTheMuss said:

2pm I think

about 6am when i headed out to work

1 hour ago, brendan said:

Been up since 7 almost tempted to crack a beer but game doesn't start till 3:20 I want to actually see it 

just in from work have cracked a beer ,its never too early

20 minutes ago, The Reverend said:

I say this with some trepidation, but how long are you in Beijing for? If you're here next weekend it would be interesting to catch up at Paddy O'Shea's and watch the game against the Swans. Anybody else in Beijing?

Hide all your credit cards Rev. And clense yourself this week in anticipation. Alcohol and Uncle Bitter are an explosive combination. 

3 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

Hide all your credit cards Rev. And clense yourself this week in anticipation. Alcohol and Uncle Bitter are an explosive combination. 

From experience? 

My credit cards would not get him or me drunk...

Edited June 13, 20169 yr by The Reverend
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I remember a Herald Sun headline after a QB clash many, many years ago.  Melbourne had defeated the 'colliwobbles' (as they were known back then) and the header the next day read "From Magpies to Feather Dusters".  I'd like to see that header repeated tomorrow please.