JV7 2,375 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 Lose tonight & it's season over.. Simple. Serious finals sides don't lose games like this. 1
DemonOX 8,857 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 On 31/03/2018 at 01:08, Satyriconhome said: So it's all about winning for you then, last week's game was a really good game of footy, apart from the last kick I enjoyed and appreciated it Expand I’m a melb supporter Saty and for the last 10 yrs it hasn’t been about winning. It would be nice if we could win consistently for the next 10 yrs. Would make it more enjoyable to follow our club for a change. 2
Sir Why You Little 37,474 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 On 31/03/2018 at 05:41, JV7 said: Lose tonight & it's season over.. Simple. Serious finals sides don't lose games like this. Expand Yep. These games are bread and butter if the club is serious we say it every year.... How much do the players want success? Close enough is a loss To win is 4 points 1
DemonOX 8,857 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 On 31/03/2018 at 05:54, Sir Why You Little said: How much do the players want success? Close enough is a loss Expand Interestingly when Lewis was on afl 360 he said something along the lines of “after a loss and on the team bus some of the players didn’t seem to be hurting as much as they should be”. Tells me a lot about our mindset which reflects our performances. Until this changes (between the ears) we will be an up and down team with inconsistent results and bloody frustrating to support. Hopefully that changes this season.
Satyriconhome 10,880 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 On 31/03/2018 at 04:25, Sir Why You Little said: Good on ya what’s the latest on Viney’s foot? as if you would know anything WINNERS ARE REMEMBERED the rest disappear..... Expand I remember Lance Armstrong, Ben Johnson, Hansie Cronje, await your on the spit training report with interest, direct from the schoolyard 2
Satyriconhome 10,880 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 On 31/03/2018 at 05:46, DemonOX said: I’m a melb supporter Saty and for the last 10 yrs it hasn’t been about winning. It would be nice if we could win consistently for the next 10 yrs. Would make it more enjoyable to follow our club for a change. Expand So am I, but I keep footy in perspective I follow the Club anyway in more ways than one, promised a big Irishman A win tonight would be good, I watch the footy to enjoy, don't watch for mistakes etc if we play well we give ourselves a chance to win Just don't issue emotive ultimatums 1
DemonOX 8,857 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 I know what but saying but winning more consistently would be more fun.
Wiseblood 24,637 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 One thing is certain tonight - the Lions will kick a few goals. They might even kick the first. At some point they may even kick a few in a row on their home deck. It's important not to soil yourself when this happens. Remember, one and all, that opposition teams will kick goals against us at some point. It doesn't mean it's the end of the world, that it's 2013 again or that Oscar McDonald is a spud. It means none of that. I fully expect the Lions to have a real crack tonight and they'll probably be a little tough to put away, especially at home. I also expect us to be able to keep them at arms length and put them away when necessary. 3
titan_uranus 25,255 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 (edited) It's quite funny reading the posts in this thread. There seem to be two views. You get the logical, reasoned poster who notes that we are well in front of Brisbane in development and talent and that, on paper, we are a 5+ goal better side than them. And you get the posters who, for better or worse, and whether or not they accept we are on paper a better side than them, cannot shake that gnawing feeling that this is precisely the sort of game the MFC loses. We're not two home/away games removed from the most recent instance of us losing a game we should have won, against a side we are unquestionably better than. I fully understand anyone who can't help but be slightly concerned about tonight. We've achieved nothing as a club to warrant confidence. Edit: but the conclusion I was going to draw was that we are, actually, much better than them and we are capable of winning this game, even on the road, by a substantial sum. I expect a win. Edited March 31, 2018 by titan_uranus 4
ProperDee 1,698 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 Arrived at the Gabba. A tad soft underfoot but no rain imminent. High clouds but plenty of blue sky visible. Currently 26 degrees. A breeze, maybe worth a couple of goals favouring the eastern end of the ground. 1 1
Rodney (Balls) Grinter 11,064 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 On 31/03/2018 at 04:59, Vagg said: Very shortly jumping on a train for the pilgrimage up to the Gabba. First time I've seen the Dees play live for several years. Looking forward to it, and expecting a BIG win! (Taking my Lions supporting neighbour, so should be interesting banter -- especially on the trip home...!) Go Dees! Expand Likewise. Nearly into Roma St now and getting nervous. Can't wait till the first bounce. If we pull off a good win tonight, I'll be absolutely pumped. Go DEMONS!!
In Harmes Way 7,871 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 On 31/03/2018 at 06:40, ProperDee said: Arrived at the Gabba. A tad soft underfoot but no rain imminent. High clouds but plenty of blue sky visible. Currently 26 degrees. A breeze, maybe worth a couple of goals favouring the eastern end of the ground. Expand Thanks for the pitch report PD, hope you didn’t lose your keys is the eastern end of the ground left or right of screen?
Rodney (Balls) Grinter 11,064 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 On 31/03/2018 at 06:26, titan_uranus said: It's quite funny reading the posts in this thread. There seem to be two views. You get the logical, reasoned poster who notes that we are well in front of Brisbane in development and talent and that, on paper, we are a 5+ goal better side than them. And you get the posters who, for better or worse, and whether or not they accept we are on paper a better side than them, cannot shake that gnawing feeling that this is precisely the sort of game the MFC loses. We're not two home/away games removed from the most recent instance of us losing a game we should have won, against a side we are unquestionably better than. I fully understand anyone who can't help but be slightly concerned about tonight. We've achieved nothing as a club to warrant confidence. Edit: but the conclusion I was going to draw was that we are, actually, much better than them and we are capable of winning this game, even on the road, by a substantial sum. I expect a win. Expand Absolutely. Time to turn the corner from just being compeditive, to actually being a good/finals side.
Sir Why You Little 37,474 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 On 31/03/2018 at 06:06, Satyriconhome said: I remember Lance Armstrong, Ben Johnson, Hansie Cronje, await your on the spit training report with interest, direct from the schoolyard Expand Winning doesn’t mean cheating, little man. Or maybe it does to you You just like socializing with your boys, we get that 1
DV8 2,271 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 On 31/03/2018 at 03:24, ProDee said: How old are you ? Expand me, a spriteful 61.
Rodney (Balls) Grinter 11,064 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 (edited) On 31/03/2018 at 06:23, Wiseblood said: One thing is certain tonight - the Lions will kick a few goals. They might even kick the first. At some point they may even kick a few in a row on their home deck. It's important not to soil yourself when this happens. Remember, one and all, that opposition teams will kick goals against us at some point. It doesn't mean it's the end of the world, that it's 2013 again or that Oscar McDonald is a spud. It means none of that. I fully expect the Lions to have a real crack tonight and they'll probably be a little tough to put away, especially at home. I also expect us to be able to keep them at arms length and put them away when necessary. Expand Will be more than happy if this is what transpires. I've actually got my 2013 MFC membership scarf with me tonight. Not because I still really carry baggage from that time, but more as a demonstration to any want a be that calls me a band wagon jumper that I was there and nailed my support to the wall when we were truly pittiful. Edited March 31, 2018 by Rodney (Balls) Grinter 1
Ethan Tremblay 31,389 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 (edited) My plans for tonight were just cancelled at short notice which means I can now watch the game live. The downside is I can’t fast forward the bad bits. Edited March 31, 2018 by Ethan Tremblay
Purple77 1,025 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 I just don't want to see any implications of complacency, or not respecting the opposition. For 4 quarters. At this stage of the journey, that is more important than a win. In saying that, if we do show respect for our opposition for 4 quarters, and apply ourselves accordingly, then we'll beat anyone.
DV8 2,271 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 On 31/03/2018 at 06:57, Sir Why You Little said: Winning doesn’t mean cheating, little man. Or maybe it does to you You just like socializing with your boys, we get that Expand Maybe he has one hand on them, most of the time?
Wiseblood 24,637 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 One bonus early - no Derwayne commentating.
hoon1 43 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 Can someone PM me if they have a link to a live stream? thanks!
Jara 1,153 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 On 31/03/2018 at 08:25, hoon1 said: Can someone PM me if they have a link to a live stream? thanks! Expand I'd be grateful if somebody could list a link here as well - getting excited.
Wiseblood 24,637 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 Vince tagging Zorko early, which is a good move. I feel like we've started well and we look 'on'. And Hogan kicks the first! Good start! 2
Gorgoroth 13,220 Posted March 31, 2018 Posted March 31, 2018 Hogan with the first. His run in is now so much smoother.
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