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6 minutes ago, Leoncelli_36 said:

The side that takes the field tonight is the worst in 4 years.

rubbish.

 
12 minutes ago, JV7 said:

Don't speak too soon.. Hearing Lockhart out for ANB

I really hope this is a joke.

Lockharts been about the only enjoyable thing from the last two games.  FMD

With these outs, it's backs against the wall stuff.

I'm tipping us to pull off an upset that rivals us rolling the Eagles in Perth in '98.

 
28 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

between the reduced home game crowds against Essendon and in two weeks against Richmond I suspect the finances have already taken a hit against budget

Well the sponsors wouldn't be too worried yet. No such thing as bad publicity, and there's been arguably more coverage of how bad we are right now vs what we would have got with a more expected start to the season. 

With the potential late changes and the worry re: ANB getting a gig - Jay Clark is saying that both Hore and Spargo are on standby should both Jetta and Lockhart not play.

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    55 minutes ago, FireInTheBelly said:

    Despite years of beltings I can proudly say I've never once turned off or walked out before full time. Different levels of supporting your team I suppose.

    Ditto,    well  waited till less than 10 minutes to go, even if we are being belted, sometimes its better to get away and be a bit calmer in the traffic !!

    Carna Dees       Go Dees

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    31 minutes ago, Leoncelli_36 said:

    THIS injury list is growing worse by the minute. The side that takes the field tonight is the worst in 4 years.

    And those 4 years are 1974, 1985, 2007 and 2013.

    1 hour ago, FireInTheBelly said:

    Despite years of beltings I can proudly say I've never once turned off or walked out before full time. Different levels of supporting your team I suppose.

    Same same. Not once in the many, many years i have followed the dees.

    Actually once. But not because were losing. We actually won the game. I had to leave the dees v saints round one game from a few years back at Docklands because i had an event i had to attend.

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    With Jetta out I am no longer thinking we could win this. If ANB plays then the selectors have rocks in their head.

    37 minutes ago, Leoncelli_36 said:

    THIS injury list is growing worse by the minute. The side that takes the field tonight is the worst in 4 years.

    Lets just say that the injury list is the worst in 4 years. 


    4 minutes ago, binman said:

    Same same. Not once in the many, many years i have followed the dees.

    Actually once. But not because were losing. We actually won the game. I had to leave the dees v saints round one game from a few years back at Docklands because i had an event i had to attend.

    Unacceptable, mate.  What sort of fan are you?  Well?  WELL?????

    Buddy just saw our backline, called his mum and told her to watch this one

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    1 hour ago, chook fowler said:

    this is beyond a joke - there are too many soft tissue injuries. Enquiries need to be made.

    Garbage, It is just the nature of the sport. Happens to all clubs at one time or another.

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    1 hour ago, Satyriconhome said:

    I take it most of the posters on here,  who have made disparaging or derogatory remarks about the team and individual players,  wont we watching or attending the game? I mean what's the point

    Saty, I suspect that there will be many supporters not turning on whether they have made disparaging comments or not. Unfortunately, that is the nature of the beast, applying to all team based sport. 

    Fans are fickle and they don't like watching or listening to their side losing after a succession of losses whether it be Melbourne or any side. Look how power sides like Hawthorn have a drop off of fans if their form is poor.

    Everyone wants to support and follow winners, and for the passionate, its personal.  

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    6 minutes ago, drysdale demon said:

    Garbage, It is just the nature of the sport. Happens to all clubs at one time or another.

    I bow to your superior knowledge

    1 hour ago, Lord Travis said:

    And lay zero tackles again? The sooner Garlett returns the better.

    And zero goals again, and minimal impact.

    6 minutes ago, Skuit said:

    We need to get on the phone to this bloke.

    vs. Sydney round 6 2014: L. Franklin 1 goal 6 disposals 4 clangers 1 tackle

     

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    These night games must be good for you Sku, at least 10.30am is an acceptable time for a beer, rather than 6am. (which is also acceptable in many circumstances).

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    12 minutes ago, drysdale demon said:

    I think he is talking directly to you.

    Yes of course. How silly of me...

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    56 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

    With these outs, it's backs against the wall stuff.

    I'm tipping us to pull off an upset that rivals us rolling the Eagles in Perth in '98.

    Yep. Backs against the wall folks may just bring the best out of who ever we still have playing.

    I have I agree with others the side we are putting out is rubbish, sadly other quality sides seem to manage when they have a few outs. I still think we can win, but I thought we should have beat Essendon comfortably last week.  

    Thank god dean towers got delisted last year, I wonder which average player is going to destroy us tonight ? 

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    3 minutes ago, DaveyJones'sLocker said:

    I have I agree with others the side we are putting out is rubbish, sadly other quality sides seem to manage when they have a few outs. I still think we can win, but I thought we should have beat Essendon comfortably last week.  

    Thank god dean towers got delisted last year, I wonder which average player is going to destroy us tonight ? 

    Sam Reid

    Preuss paying $34 for first goal

    gamble responsibly y’all 

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