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Finishing top is overrated.  Last side to win the flag finishing first after the H&A was Hawthorn in 2013.  The next two were from 2nd and 3rd, the Bulldogs in 2016 were 7th after H&A; the only year the Tigers were first was 2018 when they dropped the prelim. The great Brisbane side never finished on top either.  I'll happily take 2nd, 3rd or 4th after round 23.

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    Just now, Swooper1987 said:

    Finishing top is overrated.  Last side to win the flag finishing first after the H&A was Hawthorn in 2013.  The next two were from 2nd and 3rd, the Bulldogs in 2016 were 7th after H&A; the only year the Tigers were first was 2018 when they dropped the prelim. The great Brisbane side never finished on top either.  I'll happily take 2nd, 3rd or 4th after round 23.

    Go away party pooper??

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    1 minute ago, Swooper1987 said:

    Finishing top is overrated.  Last side to win the flag finishing first after the H&A was Hawthorn in 2013.  The next two were from 2nd and 3rd, the Bulldogs in 2016 were 7th after H&A; the only year the Tigers were first was 2018 when they dropped the prelim. The great Brisbane side never finished on top either.  I'll happily take 2nd, 3rd or 4th after round 23.

    So long as we are on the “right side” of MCG finals it doesn’t matter. If finishing 4th means we end up playing Port in Adelaide, then I rather finish 1st. 

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    1 minute ago, Jaded said:

    So long as we are on the “right side” of MCG finals it doesn’t matter. If finishing 4th means we end up playing Port in Adelaide, then I rather finish 1st. 

    Me too!

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    7 minutes ago, Swooper1987 said:

    Finishing top is overrated.  Last side to win the flag finishing first after the H&A was Hawthorn in 2013.  The next two were from 2nd and 3rd, the Bulldogs in 2016 were 7th after H&A; the only year the Tigers were first was 2018 when they dropped the prelim. The great Brisbane side never finished on top either.  I'll happily take 2nd, 3rd or 4th after round 23.

    I'd take Top 4 and not have to play an interstate final

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    We are only a 1/3rd into the year, however I will be ecstatic when we finish top 4.

    Go Dee’s.!!!!!!!!

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    On 4/29/2021 at 9:19 AM, Superunknown said:

    Not this week.

    Dogs to beat Richmond handily. What would we need to beat NM by to pick up 25% points.

    I just had to put this here. 

    Sometimes it awesome to be wrong, right? 

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    8 minutes ago, RalphiusMaximus said:

    I just had to put this here. 

    Sometimes it awesome to be wrong, right? 

    Not as awesome as collecting on my tigers Dees multi chief 

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    So now we are orgasmically sitting on top of the ladder lets hope we don't suffer fron postcoital dysphoria and plummet down the ladder.

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    On 4/30/2021 at 11:04 PM, Pickett2Jackson said:

     

    Yup.

    We have beaten Sydney once since 2011 and twice since 2006.   The only team left that still owns our souls, and beat us yet again last season when we were in the finals hunt.

    One of those was an absolute belting at the MCG when roos was their coach and admitted he had no answers that day

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    18 minutes ago, Demonland said:

     

    These stats are a sad reminder of both how [censored] we have been and how old I am. So cheers. 

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    We are top of the ladder and that is all....top and unbeaten.

    Even 6 months ago this position was unthinkable, the stuff only the true believers would ever dare to dream. Well its happened and here we are, and we are the envy of the league. I think some of you just need to sit back chill and enjoy it while its here. We have gone a long way to reestablish ourselves as a powerhouse of the league once again along with the chance to build a huge membership base. Appreciate the club, the coach and the players who have worked their guts out to get us here.

    Go Dees.

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    Seven rounds in

    Undefeated and atop the ladder

    Sure.. it's not the endgame but hell it's nice

    Just enjoy....

    It's a pity that supporters cannot experience the Northey days when everyone was welcome in the change rooms.

    Heady days and so much fun

    PS... cannot remember ladies being allowed but cannot think why not.

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    Think of the children. At the Hawthorn game I saw the joy in their faces when their team was winning and kicking goals. I feel so happy for them as well. We need this success for new generations of supporters.

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    I would expect we will have a fade at some point this year so ultimately I'm just stoked that whatever has come at us so far this season we have risen above it. A lot of footy to be played but being top of the table at this point is a great feeling.

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    54 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    Can you add to this list?

     

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    Noah had yet to build the ark. 
    well, that’s how it feels anyways. ?

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    On 5/1/2021 at 8:24 PM, Dr. Gonzo said:

    Yep my kids are hoping like hell we get up tomorrow so they can go to school on Monday and proudly let everyone know the Demons are top of the ladder

    I hope your kids enjoy letting their classmates know exactly who is on top of the ladder. ❤️?

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    8 hours ago, Dame Gaga said:

    Think of the children. At the Hawthorn game I saw the joy in their faces when their team was winning and kicking goals. I feel so happy for them as well. We need this success for new generations of supporters.

    Mate think about all us mid 30s supporters who have not seen us do anything but suck for basically our entire life.

    I am genuinely in foreign territory here. 

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    This time

    we are on top legitimately 

    Last time a bit of an accident 

    7 wins. 7 games PDG in my view

    enjoy the view from up here, been a while.

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    3 minutes ago, Jaded said:

    Mate think about all us mid 30s supporters who have not seen us do anything but suck for basically our entire life.

    I am genuinely in foreign territory here. 

    Enjoy splashing about in these uncharted waters. ?

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    13 hours ago, dl4e said:

    So now we are orgasmically sitting on top of the ladder lets hope we don't suffer fron postcoital dysphoria and plummet down the ladder.

    I'm suffering from post coital dysphoria and gender dysphoria for good measure !!!

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