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15 minutes ago, bingers said:

I was at the Western Oval Match in 1987. Today doesn't have the same feel.

1987 was at a suburban  oval which Demons  had to win after a long run .of wins. And was dependent on Hawthorn beating Geelong.

If Demons lose today, they will in all likelihood still make the finals.

I liked, as I too was there...transistor radio with earplug. I swear we spent as much time looking at those 'letters' on the scoreboard as watching the game. 1987. Who can ever forget...and lament...so...So...SOOOOOOOOOOOOO  close !!

I don't want to entertain losing. If we lose id rather just bow out and regroup for next year. I want to be fair dinkum in the finals irrespective of how far we go.

We'll know all about today, and our season,  in the first 10 mins

well, about to head out

Go Dees

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Very nervous and been on edge all morning.  Whilst we've had many big games since 1987, the anticipation as a 15 year old seeing my boys play in September was unbelievable. Back then it was the most important thing in my life.

The 10 year drought we are hoping to end today has me feeling similar even though as a much older and wiser man I know life wont end.

Roll on game time

Go Dees

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Ugh. Today will be my personal hell. 

Im travelling for work and the flight boards at half time.  3 hours later when I find out the result I'm either going to be high fiving ground crew at the airport, or crying at an Uber driver.

And to make matters worse I'm going to Adelaide.

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3 minutes ago, Pennant St Dee said:

Very nervous and been on edge all morning.  Whilst we've had many big games since 1987, the anticipation as a 15 year old seeing my boys play in September was unbelievable. Back then it was the most important thing in my life.

The 10 year drought we are hoping to end today has me feeling similar even though as a much older and wiser man I know life wont end.

Roll on game time

Go Dees

I can so relate to all of this. I was 15 in 1987, still remember how amazing getting to the finals felt.

And I too know that the world won't end today if the worst happens. There are bigger things going on- believe it or not. Like the fact my father isn't around this time, and all sorts of other things too.

Still got excitement building within though. Good to see many other Dees fans on the train.

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2 hours ago, Deeoldfart said:

The magpie in the gum tree out the front was warbling at 4:30 this morning .......... taunting me.  But he's silent now!  

Did you shoot it?

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Haven't been this nervy/excited going to a game since the early - mid 2000's . Confident, but you never know really.

Hoping there's just as many Dees fans as Collingwood there today, make some noise people that are going.

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Swine flu that could kill a grandma has returneth - but, much to Ailsa's disgust, dragging bones in & can't miss it. Apologies in advance if I'm within transmission range. 

Into the breach dear friends.

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20 minutes ago, The heart beats true said:

Ugh. Today will be my personal hell. 

Im travelling for work and the flight boards at half time.  3 hours later when I find out the result I'm either going to be high fiving ground crew at the airport, or crying at an Uber driver.

And to make matters worse I'm going to Adelaide.

If it makes you feel better, I traveled last year in exactly the same scenario when we played the Pies in Round 4 and the outcome was positive.

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20 minutes ago, Zoiikgarden said:

How was he silenced?  What did you do????

Simples!  Nothing more than the power of positive thinking. The same remedy that I'm trying to take into today's game.  

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I'm in Brisbane for work. Got Fox Footy at the hotel though so will be watching intently. So nervous. We are both favourite and it's a must win, which is a recipe for disaster with this team. Fingers crossed we stand up and deliver a finals appearance after 11 years!

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36 minutes ago, The heart beats true said:

Ugh. Today will be my personal hell. 

Im travelling for work and the flight boards at half time.  3 hours later when I find out the result I'm either going to be high fiving ground crew at the airport, or crying at an Uber driver.

And to make matters worse I'm going to Adelaide.

My band is playing in the Sydney suburb of Engadine (south end of that godforsaken area known as "the Shire") which for me is a 45 minute drive.  We start playing at 2pm but I have to get there earlier to make sure everything is ready to go. So, by the time we have played and I've managed to drive back to civilisation, the game will be over. 

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5 minutes ago, dl4e said:

I am as nervous as F.

I think we need a new acronym on DL.

I'm as NAAF.

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7 minutes ago, McQueen said:

I think we need a new acronym on DL.

I'm as NAAF.

The National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) serves the community of people affected by an autoimmune skin disease called alopecia areata that results in hair loss and emotional pain.

 

Sounds appropriate :)

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15 minutes ago, hardtack said:

My band is playing in the Sydney suburb of Engadine (south end of that godforsaken area known as "the Shire") which for me is a 45 minute drive.  We start playing at 2pm but I have to get there earlier to make sure everything is ready to go. So, by the time we have played and I've managed to drive back to civilisation, the game will be over. 

Could be time for your bands 'unplugged' performance!

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4 hours ago, armstrong35 said:

Pumped! Hope the boys are too! 

Let's get it done!!!!

At the g m team walikng off after a group meeting in the middle.  jack viney.  Walking ok with some type of support strap on upper foot. Seemed upbeat

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6 minutes ago, sisso said:

Super nervous! On the train so far all Melbourne supporters haven't seen a Collingwood one yet

At Heatherdale station, just seen a small family of 3, hopefully we outnumber them 10-1! Go you good things ????

 

edit: 5 more have just turned up ?????

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