That sly grin on Peter Jackson's face when the players sing the song in the room.... magic 

46 minutes ago, Colin B. Flaubert said:

If this can be summed up in one word, it would be this: vindication.

Paul Roos, my thanks to you. 
 

when you watch the replay. late in the last quarter they show a shot of him where I reckon he was close to tears.

today he and PJ achieved what they set out to do.

I feel so indebted to those two and the likes of Jonesy Watts and Jetta for sticking through the dark years.

we've transformed

Oliver Petracca Brayshaw Tyson Viney Gawn Hunt Kent 2xMcDonald Frost Weideman Hogan Kennedy Bugg Melkshem Watts Harmes Stretch...

 

Hard to stop, impressive young men. 

 

Here we cum (sic)

12 minutes ago, AdamFphlebeb said:

I reckon we've managed Oliver superbly. This midfield. Seriously. So exciting.

I hope none of our people ever copy what carlton and norf supporters did when they thought they had some talent. Opening Big Footy threads asking "who has the best midfield", followed by 20 paragraphs why they think theirs is the burgeoning superpower. So embarrassing.

 

But you are correct. We finally look to have a bucket load of actually talented footballers running through the middle. Watch them start to line up from other clubs now. This is the sort of win that gets the footy world talking.

 

BEST:

Hawthorn: Rioli, Smith, Hodge, Lewis, Mitchell

That fall from the top is going to be like plummeting off a cliff. I cannot wait.

 

Edited August 6, 20168 yr by faultydet

Just watched 2nd quarter. 4 bad decisions against us. Umps..... I shakes me head

Wow I went today just hoping we could compete. Did not see that coming especially after last weeks shocking game that we just won. 

Wow that last quarter was just so exciting and to see just how happy all the supporters were and the big smiles on the players faces when they were walking around the boundary was awesome. So many highlights.

Max- Just love him. A shame he couldnt finish off with that goal but was brilliant all day. Especially his intercept marks in the backline

Jones- Brilliant game and people questioned him last week but he is our man 

Viney career high 39 possies and just goes in hard, times I wish he just kicked it instead of looking for the hand pass but what a champion

Weiderman- Nice debut- Looks good when kicking for goal and had a few goal assists. 

Watts- thought he set the game up with his first half 3 goals. Just a beautiful user of the ball

anyway cant go through them all but happy to see Stretch play well and Oliver getting back up on his feet after Cyril smashed him

also kudos to Pedo. Good replacement for Hogan and thought he was handy today. Took some nice grabs and kicked a nice goal. 

Anyway just really happy and hope we can go on with it next week. 

Both McDonald boys were also good.

I saw this on twitter. Is this true?

Great to see Garry Lyon in the Melbourne rooms before the game. Apparently delivered an emotional pre-game speech

Edited August 6, 20168 yr by dees189227

4 minutes ago, CHF said:

Just watched 2nd quarter. 4 bad decisions against us. Umps..... I shakes me head

You should have watched the first. That was even worse.

Just now, CBDees said:

You should have watched the first. That was even worse.

See earlier post. 5 bad ones in the first. 

2 minutes ago, dees189227 said:

Wow I went today just hoping we could compete. Did not see that coming especially after last weeks shocking game that we just won. 

Wow that last quarter was just so exciting and to see just how happy all the supporters were and the big smiles on the players faces when they were walking around the boundary was awesome. So many highlights.

Max- Just love him. A shame he couldnt finish off with that goal but was brilliant all day. Especially his intercept marks in the backline

Jones- Brilliant game and people questioned him last week but he is our man 

Viney career high 39 possies and just goes in hard, times I wish he just kicked it instead of looking for the hand pass but what a champion

Weiderman- Nice debut- Looks good when kicking for goal and had a few goal assists. 

Watts- thought he set the game up with his first half 3 goals. Just a beautiful user of the ball

anyway cant go through them all but happy to see Stretch play well and Oliver getting back up on his feet after Cyril smashed him

also kudos to Pedo. Good replacement for Hogan and thought he was handy today. Took some nice grabs and kicked a nice goal. 

Anyway just really happy and hope we can go on with it next week. 

That Gold Coast game maybe the most important game we have had in years. We stole it. 

But a bunch of young kids realized that winning is so much better than losing and they are prepared to fight hard for it. 

Time will tell.

But i think a few of our older players may not play again in Red and Blue....

I love watching the game in the pub where all the neutral supporters are cheering on the dees!

not a great choice for the first game at the G I've missed this year. 

Imagine if we put in efforts like that in many other games this year....

I, m up there as far as age goes with other demonland members on this site and are just speechless. One thing Dawes v Pederson argument over

Just now, CHF said:

See earlier post. 5 bad ones in the first. 

I'd love to see the Rioli on Jetta, and Jones on Rioli tackles in split frame. Reckon they'd be almost identical, apart from the outcomes, obviously.

5 minutes ago, Hell Bent said:

I haven't made it home yet! Cuppla beers at London tavern, many happy and very surprised Dees fans still here!

No rush bent we're managing ok here. Enjoy yourself and give a Dee a hug for me

Th Suns have been ahead of the Giants at each change today. Don't discount them!

1 hour ago, WattsGawnOn said:

Beer anyone?

Well I don't mind one...nor a red.

But am rather partial to the bubbly stuff....and yes, one is cracked  and not the domestic stuff today 

Just now, beelzebub said:

Well I don't mind one...nor a red.

But am rather partial to the bubbly stuff....and yes, one is cracked  and not the domestic stuff today 

There was a lot of bubbly being opened in the Member's Bar at the MCG today!

20 minutes ago, grazman said:

I have no problem with the Rioli shirtfront- that's what footy is about.  I think people are missing the bit where Oliver got up and played his part in a winning side.  Footy is a contact sport, I would hope that if our players were in the same situation every single one would take that option to smash the opposition player.  

 

Without Poppy and Cyril the Hawks game plan is stuffed.  No wonder they are hunting Tom Mitchell.

Not if it hits the head it's not!! Or are some heads more "sacrosanct" than others?

Glad to see the Ch7 news has picked up the Mitchell hit on Watts (while Watts was on the ground) too.

4 minutes ago, FireInTheBelly said:

I'd love to see the Rioli on Jetta, and Jones on Rioli tackles in split frame. Reckon they'd be almost identical, apart from the outcomes, obviously.

I was thinking this. This needs to be brought to the attention of the umpires department

5 minutes ago, Akum said:

Not if it hits the head it's not!! Or are some heads more "sacrosanct" than others?

Glad to see the Ch7 news has picked up the Mitchell hit on Watts (while Watts was on the ground) too.

What, really?...dog.

Edited August 6, 20168 yr by Wadda We Sing

7 minutes ago, low flying Robbo said:

I was thinking this. This needs to be brought to the attention of the umpires department

My better-half who is a late convert to the game  made mention today how we (MFC) seem to get a) a hard deal from the umps and b) are victims of barracking by commentators like Derwayne who want us to lose!  

Edited August 6, 20168 yr by grazman

Sorry if this is already posted - did anyone hear that caller on 693 saying that Petracca will be another 'Tom Scully' situation and he'll go to the Hawks?

Apparently, they've been in his ear since he got drafted....anyone hear anything like this?

anyone see the cheap little open slap Mitchell did to Watts? Just saw it on the sport highlights. Not much in it but still a chape shot and I hope Rioli's spear tackle gets looked at. 

2 minutes ago, grazman said:

My better-half who is a late convert to the game  made mention today how we (MFC) seem to get a) a hard deal from the umps and b) are victims of barracking by commentators like Derwayne who want us to lose!  This is the first season she has really started watching AFL.

She missed all the [censored]  

we are still laughed at. Although those same laughs are getting smaller

1 minute ago, jumbo returns said:

Sorry if this is already posted - did anyone hear that caller on 693 saying that Petracca will be another 'Tom Scully' situation and he'll go to the Hawks?

Apparently, they've been in his ear since he got drafted....anyone hear anything like this?

He isn't a free agent, he needs to be traded.

The Scully situation was unique because GWS could take any player from any team, relax.

Edited August 6, 20168 yr by Clint Bizkit

22 minutes ago, dees189227 said:

 

I saw this on twitter. Is this true?

Great to see Garry Lyon in the Melbourne rooms before the game. Apparently delivered an emotional pre-game speech

Thats damn awesome if it is true.