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So many things about this year (non football) sucks.  I feel like the collective psyche of Melbourne (the city) has taken a battering the last two years and particularly the last few days as we realise the lockdowns aren't looking likely to end anytime soon.  Can't imagine how those in Sydney would be feeling.

I know the dees performances are definitely helping me and was thinking it might help others too if they collectively bought in like we have.  And by this I obviously mean Melbourne supporters - but if there are any dees fans not on board now, then I'm not sure if they'll ever get on board.  However, I know some of my mates who live and breath footy (who's sides aren't in the finals) that would prob get a lift out of adopting the dees for the finals.  I'd love them to send them a link of something put together to get this buy in but I don't think something suitable exists.

I'm thinking something that shows our story - for me and many others its been mostly pain and tragedy - but I think this is important as there have been many lows and false dawns (this could ultimately be another) and days when I wondered whether we would ever challenge again.  And now we are on top of the ladder and the favourite with the bookies!

I know the pain goes much further back but my early recollection includes the end of our 1987 season, the 88 grand final, the injuries the cruelled our up and coming 94 stars, the failed merger, 97, the danither era, Broadridge, bruise free footy, 187, tanking inquiry, Bailey, Stynes, debt demolition, our drafting, neeld, our docklands record, rd 22 2017, 2019, cairns in 2020 etc

It's a tail of woe (and that's only the surface) but I think that's what makes the story even more remarkable both for the club and as supporters who have been able to withstand all of this.  Everyone loves a redemption arc and given what we have been through, i think the MFC journey is a powerful story.

So wondered whether there is either something already out there that could fit this purpose OR whether someone out there is good enough to put this together to pull on people's heartstrings!

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Buying new supporters with sympathy, I like your thinking. Additionally, we haven’t really done all that much as yet, I’d suggest holding off to see how we go in the finals. We could do a Brisbane and go out in straight sets. 

Or we could go all new-generation and pay-off some Instagram Influencers to talk us up. 

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2 hours ago, deelusions from afar said:

So many things about this year (non football) sucks.  I feel like the collective psyche of Melbourne (the city) has taken a battering the last two years and particularly the last few days as we realise the lockdowns aren't looking likely to end anytime soon.  Can't imagine how those in Sydney would be feeling.

I know the dees performances are definitely helping me and was thinking it might help others too if they collectively bought in like we have.  And by this I obviously mean Melbourne supporters - but if there are any dees fans not on board now, then I'm not sure if they'll ever get on board.  However, I know some of my mates who live and breath footy (who's sides aren't in the finals) that would prob get a lift out of adopting the dees for the finals.  I'd love them to send them a link of something put together to get this buy in but I don't think something suitable exists.

I'm thinking something that shows our story - for me and many others its been mostly pain and tragedy - but I think this is important as there have been many lows and false dawns (this could ultimately be another) and days when I wondered whether we would ever challenge again.  And now we are on top of the ladder and the favourite with the bookies!

I know the pain goes much further back but my early recollection includes the end of our 1987 season, the 88 grand final, the injuries the cruelled our up and coming 94 stars, the failed merger, 97, the danither era, Broadridge, bruise free footy, 187, tanking inquiry, Bailey, Stynes, debt demolition, our drafting, neeld, our docklands record, rd 22 2017, 2019, cairns in 2020 etc

It's a tail of woe (and that's only the surface) but I think that's what makes the story even more remarkable both for the club and as supporters who have been able to withstand all of this.  Everyone loves a redemption arc and given what we have been through, i think the MFC journey is a powerful story.

So wondered whether there is either something already out there that could fit this purpose OR whether someone out there is good enough to put this together to pull on people's heartstrings!

This'll do...

 

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17 hours ago, Lord Nev said:

This'll do...

 

Thanks Lord Nev that is Brilliant footage loved Austin and Aaron what a shame that family tragedy would rob us of Austin’s skills and unadulterated enthusiasm.!!!

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19 hours ago, Ethan Trembley said:

Buying new supporters with sympathy, I like your thinking. Additionally, we haven’t really done all that much as yet, I’d suggest holding off to see how we go in the finals. We could do a Brisbane and go out in straight sets. 

Or we could go all new-generation and pay-off some Instagram Influencers to talk us up. 

Yeah I take your point - but its not so much get on board as we're gonna win (No Dees supporter ever thinks like that) - but it's more we've had the longest drought and years of pain - dare to dream and maybe you can take the final steps with us.

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