14 minutes ago, Thrice said:

It's really not that cut and dried for us. A loss today for the Saints will bury them but we can still make it on %. 8th is most likely going to have 12 wins if we lose today - the saints will need to beat the Tigers in the final round to get 13 and the dogs will need to beat Port next week. 

We've passed the bombers on % after last night. A narrow loss today and we will get over them on % if we win the last 2. 

Only if our cumulative winning margin against the Lions and the Pies (plus making up whatever the losing margin to the Saints is) is greater than their winning margin over Gold coast at Metricon and Freo at Etihad.

The reality is that if we don't win today, we don't deserve to make finals.   And it's well overdue for this football club to control its own destiny without the need to be relying on results from others.

15 minutes ago, Thrice said:

West Coast are no threat with GWS then Crows in the final 2 rounds

Unless GWS and the Crows decide to 'rest' a few? 

Two weeks' off before a rigorous finals' campaign is better than one

Let's see if we have changed 

1 hour ago, Adzman said:

I'm taking my son to his first ever game today, and it will be the first time 3 generations in my family have watched the demons since my grandfathers passing in 1996.

This will be a memorable moment for me as a father to continue the family tradition of being a Demons man.

I have faith the dees will get it done today. I hope to look back on this day and enjoy the memory of teaching my son how to sing a grand ol flag.

Carn the f'ing demons!

im taking my wife for the 1st time as well and share the same faith. Cmon dees unleash yourselves!

so  so so nervous 

22 minutes ago, Copuchas said:

Only if our cumulative winning margin against the Lions and the Pies (plus making up whatever the losing margin to the Saints is) is greater than their winning margin over Gold coast at Metricon and Freo at Etihad.

The reality is that if we don't win today, we don't deserve to make finals.   And it's well overdue for this football club to control its own destiny without the need to be relying on results from others.

Reasonable point mate. It's probably more likely that dogs lose to Port next week and we get over them on %.

1 hour ago, Adzman said:

I'm taking my son to his first ever game today, and it will be the first time 3 generations in my family have watched the demons since my grandfathers passing in 1996.

This will be a memorable moment for me as a father to continue the family tradition of being a Demons man.

I have faith the dees will get it done today. I hope to look back on this day and enjoy the memory of teaching my son how to sing a grand ol flag.

Carn the f'ing demons!

Great stuff mate.

Ive had the old man come up from Colac last night to join me today at the G.

We're both feeling pretty dusty right now following a few too many froffs so a Demons win before flying back to Perf will be most welcome.

Unfortunately, I'm not feeling all that confident.

55 minutes ago, Nasher said:

So nervous for this game, and to make matters worse, I've got to take my 7 year old son to a birthday party out in the middle of nowhere. Hoping there is 3 or 4G reception there because if I can't at least check the scores I'm going to go mad. 

So much riding on this game. Come on Melbourne!

Just do the drop and run, Nash. ?

1 hour ago, jumbo returns said:

Up early ET?

Would've been nice if the Bloos got up last night

Haven't been to bed yet. It would have been nice,  apart from increasing our chances of making the 8, WC making the finals would be a complete bore. 

Edited August 12, 20178 yr by Ethan Tremblay

55 minutes ago, Adzman said:

He will thank me soon enough. He is only 2, and by the time he understands the game our premiership window will be open. Maybe he can avoid wandering the earth without seeing a flag like many of us on here.

Hope you are right, my daughter left for Essendrug and GD is already talking the Cats.

cannot blame my daughter we were a rabble for all of formative years and the other lot were winning flags.

1 hour ago, brendan said:

Don't know what to expect hoping for a win but ever since the north loss I just can't take this club seriously, so we will see how it pans out at 4pm 

There is a great interview with Jack Viney in todays Sunday Age.  he refers to the blustery conditions in Hobart, and the unbelievable wind at Canberra last week. I went to that game and it was downright unplayable at times.

 

The point Jack made was they didn't adjust and handle the conditions.  Having seen them beat Adelaide and West Coast Away , this team has the ability for sure and back on the 'G' today on good conditions I reckon leadership of Nathan Jones and Jack Viney (and Lewis) will get them there and be the defining factor.

The stats of the last 4 weeks, when not playing under the roof and in sub-artic conditions render the stats for this period meaningless. The swans game doesn't look so bad either in hindsight.

 

A win by 24.

5 minutes ago, McQueen said:

Just do the drop and run, Nash. ?

I normally would, but this place isn't near anything. Can't be arsed with all that driving.

1 hour ago, old dee said:

Saints by five. Our forward is not up to kicking a winning score.

You do know that 8 of or top 10 goal scores for their year are playing including our top 3?

Probably the calmest I've been before a game for a while. Not because I think we'll win but because after the North loss I decided that using my energy is a waste and I'm just setting myself up for a ruined weekend.

If we win it's a bonus. If we lose it can't be any worse than what we've had to put up with the last decade. That's the way I look at it. I'm sicking of holding the club to account and to see if they'll pass my "tests". It's not worth the energy.

Let's see how serious the Demons are to make finals

and not just a dream 

7 minutes ago, praha said:

Probably the calmest I've been before a game for a while. Not because I think we'll win but because after the North loss I decided that using my energy is a waste and I'm just setting myself up for a ruined weekend.

If we win it's a bonus. If we lose it can't be any worse than what we've had to put up with the last decade. That's the way I look at it. I'm sicking of holding the club to account and to see if they'll pass my "tests". It's not worth the energy.

It's also not worth the expense of replacing the remote control. 

Gotta go now, Demons, gotta go now.

2 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Whatever happens today, I think it's fair comment that come the end of the game, Simon Goodwin can say, "I did it my way".

 

Hopefully WJ "the end is near" for our finals drought rather than our 2017 season

11 minutes ago, praha said:

Probably the calmest I've been before a game for a while. Not because I think we'll win but because after the North loss I decided that using my energy is a waste and I'm just setting myself up for a ruined weekend.

If we win it's a bonus. If we lose it can't be any worse than what we've had to put up with the last decade. That's the way I look at it. I'm sicking of holding the club to account and to see if they'll pass my "tests". It's not worth the energy.

Feel a bit the same way,sick of having my heart ripped out.,but still, while there is a pulse, life goes on and the spirit that is entrenched in me seems to dominate any rational thinking.

GO YOU MIGHTY DEES

Win or lose - i want to see the guys coming off buggered. Everything is on the line and i want to see them play like it. after 2 disappointing weeks, its time to turn it around

 

Im heading in shortly. Go dees.

where are the goals going to come from? I'm worried we won't be able to kick a big enough score. will need to break 100 IMO.

2 hours ago, Cards13 said:

I don't recall feeling as nervous before a game since the mid 90's when we were relevant.

I hope we win and are propelled towards finals. In saying that I feel this year really is a stepping stone to next year and a massive push for those illusive finals.

That's ill use of "elusive" 

2 minutes ago, hardtack said:

That's ill use of "elusive" 

I think I know how cards feels, like me I think he feels ill at the thought of the next three weeks. Sadly I think we are going to see what was a real chance to play finals slip away. Still situation normal I guess.

2 minutes ago, old dee said:

I think I know how cards feels, like me I think he feels ill at the thought of the next three weeks. Sadly I think we are going to see what was a real chance to play finals slip away. Still situation normal I guess.

I see you found 'the lid' od and its firmly shut!

Sadly, I share your realism.

12 minutes ago, number 27 said:

where are the goals going to come from? I'm worried we won't be able to kick a big enough score. will need to break 100 IMO.

According to a previous poster, our top three goal scorers are playing today. Could come from them.