Heading to the G soon and something feels a bit different this year. The weight of expectation should be relished not shied away from. I want the players to feel the pressure, last year we dominated Geelong at Etihad for three quarters but a combination of key injuries and inaccuracy cost us.

No Dangerfield, but an elite midfield trio of Ablett, Selwood, and Duncan is a strong test. Pity Viney isn't there to give Gaz PTSD but the midfield group should be up to the challenge.

Dees by 18pts. 

Edited March 25, 20187 yr by TickleMeTyson

About to head off to the G. The nerves are getting the better of me. I don't have the confidence in the team yet to say we'll win this one but I know that we can. We simply cannot afford to let the cats get out to an early start. Enough of the 5 goal headstarts. We have to play 120 minutes of footy. Go those Demons.

It sort of feel strange to be going to the footy again. Its good to have it back and i just hope it's a better performance than the last time we played. 

A win would be perfect and i can't wait to see how hogan goes and see lever live.

3.20 start ESDT? Feels like the clock is going half pace - I’d hate to be a player... 

Got a sick feeling of anticipation, I’m veering from faith in the group to full blown MFCSS. Viney out worries me greatly

19 minutes ago, praha said:

Geelong have 11 players under 50 games today. Not the end of the world if we lose but we should win imo. There is a reason we are favourites and it's not because Danger is out. End of the day if we want respect from the league we need to dish out a football lesson today. Sick of this club being pushed around by Geelong. Losing today and then beating Brisbane next week does zero for our credentials.

We also have 11 players under 50 games.

Absolutely agree with what you say otherwise.

Doesnt stop my normal certain knowledge at the first game of the season that we will lose

I think we'll win today and I'll be very disappointed if we don't. 

As @TickleMeTyson said, we dominated Geelong at Etihad last year. We've now got a year under our belts and don't have Dangerfield to worry about either. Stop Selwood and keep an aging Ablett quiet and we should kick a winning score.

Edited March 25, 20187 yr by A F

2 hours ago, Demonland said:

We could be 10 goals up with 5 minutes to go and I'd still be [censored] myself. 

40+ years of supporting this club will do that to you. 

Nah once we pass the Chris Sullivan line (copyright @Supermercado) I can usually relax ?

17 minutes ago, TickleMeTyson said:

Heading to the G soon and something feels a bit different this year. The weight of expectation should be relished not shied away from. I want the players to feel the pressure, last year we dominated Geelong at Etihad for three quarters but a combination of key injuries and inaccuracy cost us.

No Dangerfield, but an elite midfield trio of Ablett, Selwood, and Duncan is a strong test. Pity Viney isn't there to give Gaz PTSD but the midfield group should be up to the challenge.

Dees by 18pts. 

 

8 minutes ago, pewpewpew said:

About to head off to the G. The nerves are getting the better of me. I don't have the confidence in the team yet to say we'll win this one but I know that we can. We simply cannot afford to let the cats get out to an early start. Enough of the 5 goal headstarts. We have to play 120 minutes of footy. Go those Demons.

 

7 minutes ago, Danelska said:

3.20 start ESDT? Feels like the clock is going half pace - I’d hate to be a player... 

 

5 minutes ago, Goffer said:

Got a sick feeling of anticipation, I’m veering from faith in the group to full blown MFCSS. Viney out worries me greatly

You guys must be youngens as im heading for my first round for about the 45th time now and im not feeling anything!  The only apprehension i have is who's turn it is to shout the first pre-match frothy at the Transport bar

Just flicked through the radio and discovered slobbo has found a job on 3aw after hutchy axed him.

I'm leaving shortly but I'm not sure about today, not really convinced this is our best available team.                 

Anyway, I've seen us lose before when everyone thought we'd win, so it won't come as a shock if we lose again.

 

11 minutes ago, Rusty Nails said:

 

 

 

You guys must be youngens as im heading for my first round for about the 45th time now and im not feeling anything!  The only apprehension i have is who's turn it is to shout the first pre-match frothy at the Transport bar

@Rusty Nails , not just rusty.... hard as...

Go Dees. A good first up game at home against a decent performer over recent years. Quite a few questions will be answered in the hours to come. Hang in there everyone.

 

Just now, Danelska said:

@Rusty Nails , not just rusty.... hard as...

 

13 minutes ago, Rusty Nails said:

 

 

 

You guys must be youngens as im heading for my first round for about the 45th time now and im not feeling anything!  The only apprehension i have is who's turn it is to shout the first pre-match frothy at the Transport bar

they are kids rusty i was at the 58 gf which we lost will be there today to watch a win go dees

All those with the MFCSS nothing a few beers won’t cure 

Reality check on the way. 

 

 

 

Lets hope its for them, not us.

(Excited but not confident)

 

Just FYI tune in to Triple M to listen to Goody be interviewed in about 5 minutes 

And up goes the football Gawn knocks it down to Oliver who handballs to Petracca GOAL and we are off

8 minutes ago, brendan said:

All those with the MFCSS nothing a few beers won’t cure 

Glad you made it to the bar Brendan.

 

10 minutes ago, brendan said:

All those with the MFCSS nothing a few beers won’t cure 

I think I need a Valium. 

http://Cats by 4 goals ...Jnr tears them a new one but goes off injured.

1 minute ago, Demonland said:

I think I need a Valium. 

Best not mix that with beer 

Just now, brendan said:

Best not mix that with beer 

Disagree.

We give all the oldies at the home a beer to wash down their pills. Works a treat.

Heart yearning, stomach churning, and Mrs 'oldfart tells me "it's only a game".  What would she know about such things?  It's nice to be among kindred spirits on here.

The nerves are beginning to kick in, time for a Schnapps.