22 hours ago, Lord Nev said:

I mean more directed to the fans.

I'm not having a crack at them at all or saying it's a 'fail' or anything like that. More just saying that the next level for us is to do the extra things, and so far this year we've started doing that fairly well and would be awesome to see that kept up now, but it's not make or break by any stretch.

Good from the Dees...

"A different type of podcast. ?

Coming this afternoon."

 

Edited March 26, 20205 yr by Lord Nev

15 minutes ago, No10 said:

I’m in London. I almost certainly have a mild case of the virus. For me it’s not been dramatic, I’m 40 and in solid health. They currently only test here if you’re admitted.

The first week was like a light flu. But the past three days it’s like someone standing on my chest (a very light person). I notice the work to breathe. I can fully appreciate the need for ventilators and the seriousness it could cause in others.

I’m completely fine and confident I’ll recover without any need for a hospital visit.

Regarding AFL!

I was firmly of the belief they’d play a few rounds and then be halted by a surge of cases.

Then infections would peak over a couple of months. At some stage, games could resume as Australia moved past the mass infection-at-once threat.

But it seems Australia is trying for full containment.

That appears different to the northern hemisphere, (which might be sensible, I’m not a doctor)

I wonder what this will mean for the rest of the season? I had optimism, but not so sure now.

Note- I know many people have far more concerning issues than if we’ll see football again in 2020. For those, I wish you the best and hope for the best.

Look after yourself No10. I think I could safely say that all Demonlanders wish you a speedy recovery.

To give you something to do while you're in lockdown, could you explain your name? Are you a particular fan of Melbourne players who have worn the No 10 guernsey or are you referencing instead your favourite British Prime Minister(s)?

12 hours ago, ProperDee said:

Did you say hello when they got into your cab?

Sure did, played them some Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Bach and Handel either from the radio or my cassettes.

 

1 hour ago, No10 said:

I’m in London. I almost certainly have a mild case of the virus. For me it’s not been dramatic, I’m 40 and in solid health. They currently only test here if you’re admitted.

The first week was like a light flu. But the past three days it’s like someone standing on my chest (a very light person). I notice the work to breathe. I can fully appreciate the need for ventilators and the seriousness it could cause in others.

I’m completely fine and confident I’ll recover without any need for a hospital visit.

Regarding AFL!

I was firmly of the belief they’d play a few rounds and then be halted by a surge of cases.

Then infections would peak over a couple of months. At some stage, games could resume as Australia moved past the mass infection-at-once threat.

But it seems Australia is trying for full containment.

That appears different to the northern hemisphere, (which might be sensible, I’m not a doctor)

I wonder what this will mean for the rest of the season? I had optimism, but not so sure now.

Note- I know many people have far more concerning issues than if we’ll see football again in 2020. For those, I wish you the best and hope for the best.

Get yourself to hospital mate.   Guard against it becoming Pneumonia, which it sounds like it could well becoming.

Hope AFL collapses and clubs fail. And footy players have to get real jobs. 

Those in Victoria - would always wanna play footy. Enough people can get together (when allowed) and reform our 12 clubs - in Victoria. Allow the hipster set around Fitzroy have a team. 

16 minutes ago, radar said:

Hope AFL collapses and clubs fail. And footy players have to get real jobs. 

Those in Victoria - would always wanna play footy. Enough people can get together (when allowed) and reform our 12 clubs - in Victoria. Allow the hipster set around Fitzroy have a team. 

Thats ridiculous and narrow minded and really pretty silly. Lots of people without jobs if there is NO AFL, not even talking about players. Suggest you pull your head in and show some empathy.

Tongue in cheek wish for resurrection of our beloved VFL. 
plenty of jobs for everyone as I recall. 
hope you and your family stay healthy 

1 hour ago, radar said:

Hope AFL collapses and clubs fail. And footy players have to get real jobs. 

Those in Victoria - would always wanna play footy. Enough people can get together (when allowed) and reform our 12 clubs - in Victoria. Allow the hipster set around Fitzroy have a team. 

Don't agree with the sentiment of your post but you're right in that the players may have to get a day job to supplement a potential pay cut going forward.

I also think we should explore the idea (as should other clubs) of playing a few home games down at GMHBA stadium against poor drawing sides - if we're in dire financial trouble next year, and on the assumption we can receive a nice cheque for the game.

The stadium will soon hold 40,000 people so it should be utilised more than 9 times a season.

I don't think we'll be able to afford to play certain games at the G if we can't make a profit from those games.

I also sincerely hope the AFL will give us one of Queens Birthday or Anzac Eve as a home game next year, despite 2021 being our turn to be the away side for both marquee events.

 

 

6 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

I also think we should explore the idea (as should other clubs) of playing a few home games down at GMHBA stadium against poor drawing sides - if we're in dire financial trouble next year, and on the assumption we can receive a nice cheque for the game.

The stadium will soon hold 40,000 people so it should be utilised more than 9 times a season.

Worth looking at but the reason Geelong make the money they do there are reserved seats, super boxes and ground advertising from a clean stadium.For us to get anywhere near similar revenues would require us to hire the stadium for  an almost nominal sum which is effectively what Geelong gets it for due to government subsidies.

You may recall that there was  a push for a 30,000 seat stadium in the Olympic precinct for the very reasons you suggest.

 

 

The AFL are desperate if they think they can play into December

Due to the World T20 cup all the major grounds are booked for October and November. Sure they can play in Alice Springs and at Docklands etc but there comes a time when the season would be an embarrassment (think Essendon with its players banned).

If I was the TV media rights owner I would be offering 50% at best of the contracted rate.

6 hours ago, radar said:

Hope AFL collapses and clubs fail. And footy players have to get real jobs. 

Those in Victoria - would always wanna play footy. Enough people can get together (when allowed) and reform our 12 clubs - in Victoria. Allow the hipster set around Fitzroy have a team. 

Is there  a quiet agenda to get a 'hipster' team into the AFL?

10 hours ago, No10 said:

I’m in London. I almost certainly have a mild case of the virus. For me it’s not been dramatic, I’m 40 and in solid health. They currently only test here if you’re admitted.

The first week was like a light flu. But the past three days it’s like someone standing on my chest (a very light person). I notice the work to breathe. I can fully appreciate the need for ventilators and the seriousness it could cause in others.

I’m completely fine and confident I’ll recover without any need for a hospital visit.

Regarding AFL!

I was firmly of the belief they’d play a few rounds and then be halted by a surge of cases.

Then infections would peak over a couple of months. At some stage, games could resume as Australia moved past the mass infection-at-once threat.

But it seems Australia is trying for full containment.

That appears different to the northern hemisphere, (which might be sensible, I’m not a doctor)

I wonder what this will mean for the rest of the season? I had optimism, but not so sure now.

Note- I know many people have far more concerning issues than if we’ll see football again in 2020. For those, I wish you the best and hope for the best.

Whereabouts are you in London? I live in Ealing (actually just moved a week before they brought in the tougher measures). I've *touch wood* been able to stay healthy and avoid getting sick but I also know that Ealing is one of the higher rated areas which genuinely makes me worry about going out.

That said if you're not far from me and need someone to drop off essentials (beer etc) I'd be happy to help.

Like you I thought the AFL would get a couple of rounds out of the way before pausing the season, but it sounds like Australia is making a similar mistake to the UK in that they've got a foot in both camp. Containment, but not restricting movement/non-essential work. Mixed messages stuffed up the UK (London in particular which should have locked down 1-2 weeks ago), I really hope it won't happen in Australia.

Edited March 27, 20205 yr by Pates

12 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Look after yourself No10. I think I could safely say that all Demonlanders wish you a speedy recovery.

To give you something to do while you're in lockdown, could you explain your name? Are you a particular fan of Melbourne players who have worn the No 10 guernsey or are you referencing instead your favourite British Prime Minister(s)?

Thanks La Dee. My symptoms are mild thankfully, the breathing and tiredness is a different experience. Interesting to see how the players cope, without wishing them to be infected.

My name was a moment of failed creativity. However, given Boris is now also infected I could claim solidarity.
It was the current 10, Gus that caught my eye as the type of player I admire. He's not as flashy as Oliver or Trac, but highly skilled. He's hard but more composed than Jones. He's witty and well spoken without the big personality of Max.

He's the glue of a team.

I love all these players, but Gus feels like the reliable constant. That I appreciate. Thanks La Dee

I believe in the long term there will be a return to some form of healthy competition. The virus will go but the world economy will likely be devastated. The worst horrors are yet to come. The government will provide bread and circuses like the Romans did to keep the plebs from becoming too restless.

Edited March 27, 20205 yr by america de cali

2 hours ago, Pates said:

Whereabouts are you in London? I live in Ealing (actually just moved a week before they brought in the tougher measures). I've *touch wood* been able to stay healthy and avoid getting sick but I also know that Ealing is one of the higher rated areas which genuinely makes me worry about going out.

That said if you're not far from me and need someone to drop off essentials (beer etc) I'd be happy to help.

Like you I thought the AFL would get a couple of rounds out of the way before pausing the season, but it sounds like Australia is making a similar mistake to the UK in that they've got a foot in both camp. Containment, but not restricting movement/non-essential work. Mixed messages stuffed up the UK (London in particular which should have locked down 1-2 weeks ago), I really hope it won't happen in Australia.

Hey Pates! I saw you recently mention London as being home.
I'm in Notting Hill - also had a high infection rate here, though haven't checked in a while.

That's an incredibly kind offer, we have plenty of supplies currently and no shortage of alcohol, thankfully!

The government responses do seem a mess, though even in hindsight I couldn't say how it should've been handled. Seems like a global experiment that we wont see results for another month or few.

I'm not usually much for symbolic public displays, but the clapping and cheering last night was moving. The health care workers are in real danger.

Hope you stay healthy. At least you have some quality time to setup your new home. Be well.

11 hours ago, MyFavouriteMartian said:

Get yourself to hospital mate.   Guard against it becoming Pneumonia, which it sounds like it could well becoming.

Thanks Martian. I did visit, but not yet sick enough. See how we go

20 minutes ago, No10 said:

I'm not usually much for symbolic public displays, but the clapping and cheering last night was moving. The health care workers are in real danger.

Hope you stay healthy. At least you have some quality time to setup your new home. Be well.

Totally agree, I wasn't sure if the people in Ealing would get behind it but I was really pleased to see that they did. All the health care workers must be working to the point of exhaustion so I hope it provided them with good feels to know that people appreciate their efforts.

You stay healthy as well mate.

 

 

On 3/26/2020 at 10:00 PM, MyFavouriteMartian said:

Why.?

Why not look at it from all our perspectives,  and the good of the community,  to maintain our code of footy far into our futures,  and that of our kids futures.

It Was Just one post. Doesn’t mean I’m not considering the broader picture. The players deserve to be considered in this like everyone and everything else. It’s their livelihood 

1 hour ago, Demonland said:

 

Double headers eh?

Did anyone here go to the double headers in 1986 and can share their memory of them?

I think we were involved in both double headers - vs Sydney (loss) and Geelong (win) and both games were the ‘curtain raiser’.

4 hours ago, DubDee said:

It Was Just one post. Doesn’t mean I’m not considering the broader picture. The players deserve to be considered in this like everyone and everything else. It’s their livelihood 

Should Directors & CEO's of Multi-Nationals,  still receive their multi-million dollars salaries.?