This is off the charts

Still 7 hours to go

Footy Jumper will be on tonight

Vodka and Cranberry Juice will gret me through. 
Cigarettes ready if it’s close 

Let’s go Demons. 50 years 

Make it a good one

Edited September 10, 20214 yr by Sir Why You Little

Interesting..

 

screw my zoom meeting this arvo…

Edited September 10, 20214 yr by WalkingCivilWar

Apologies if posted before, but this is an amazing read 

 

https://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id/32157519/afl-finals-how-melbourne-inspiring-new-generation-success

5 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Interesting..

 

That suggests he is playing, unless Scott is trying to screw with us.

Can confirm my work training session is as pleasant as watching Christ Scott press conference post a win.

#whywontthisdayendalready

7 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Interesting..

 

What's the use of naming emergencies if they can be replaced less than 24 hours after being named? 

2 minutes ago, Redleg said:

That suggests he is playing, unless Scott is trying to screw with us.

You’d think so. I was surprised Z Guthrie was named ahead of him, so might be a swap or fingers crossed another injury we are unaware of 

Simpson out with concussion?… must be a hardcore sleeper 

2 minutes ago, Redleg said:

That suggests he is playing, unless Scott is trying to screw with us.

100% would be playing. Probably was always going to play and the screwing with us part is doing it now. 

17 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

This is off the charts

Still 7 hours to go

Footy Jumper will be on tonight

Vodka and Cranberry Juice will gret me through. 
Cigarettes ready if it’s close 

Let’s go Demons. 50 years 

Make it a good one

Great minds SWYL !!!

I've been resisting the temptation to go out and buy a packet of darts all morning!!!

4 hours ago, Redleg said:

Well they haven’t protected Oliver  to date, so why would they start now. They will be too busy dealing with the constant free kick appeals of Selwood and Hawkins. 

Maybe that's why Geelong can't run out games. So many extra star jumps at every tackle and out of bounds?

Am I the only one that's been sitting at my desk all day but have done absolutely nothing? 

6 minutes ago, Jaded said:

Simpson out with concussion?… must be a hardcore sleeper 

Obviously got too close to Hawkins.  Apparently he cant help himself.

5 minutes ago, Demonland said:

100% would be playing. Probably was always going to play and the screwing with us part is doing it now. 

I thought it was odd not to replace Parfait with another like for like midfielder.

The question is, who comes out to replace Narkle. Is it a tall due to injury, or will they just make a change with the sub?

19 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

This is off the charts

Still 7 hours to go

Footy Jumper will be on tonight

Vodka and Cranberry Juice will gret me through. 
Cigarettes ready if it’s close 

Let’s go Demons. 50 years 

Make it a good one

Strong chrysanthemum tea for me to ensure I stay chilled throughout the game or else the tension will be unbearable. I have a special bottle to crack open if we win the GF. A bottle of 1900 vintage Madeira wine. Made the year we won our first flag. Owned it for 4  decades and now worth about 3 grand. But what the heck, I cant think of a better time to drink it.

42 minutes ago, kryton101 said:

I’m as nervous as Anne Frank practising the trombone!

60 year old unwavering follower here - yes mum dressed me in a Melbourne jumper in the cradle, had Hassa Mann’s number on my back.  Will be sitting on my pat malone in Sydney tonight.

No you won't kryton.  We'll all be with you in spirit!

I am swamped with nerves. So much so, I can’t give a prediction. 

To say we’re definitely going to lose is disingenuous and a defense mechanism to avoid being hurt. The fact that we have so many firing on so many lines, we are in good form and have a sense of genuine purpose and humility I have never seen in a Melbourne team makes it irrational to say we can’t win.

On the other hand, I know Geelong will not go down without a struggle. Fate, karma or whatever you call it dictates that we play them. It was inevitable. Losing to us 3 times in a year plus losing yet another prelim is a fate they will want to avoid like more than anything you know. They are aging but they still have class and match smarts.

My emotions are definitely on the line. Fingers crossed.

12 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Great minds SWYL !!!

I've been resisting the temptation to go out and buy a packet of darts all morning!!!

Is the maid sequestered in a safe location?

45 minutes ago, kryton101 said:

I’m as nervous as Anne Frank practising the trombone!

60 year old unwavering follower here - yes mum dressed me in a Melbourne jumper in the cradle, had Hassa Mann’s number on my back.  Will be sitting on my pat malone in Sydney tonight.

Your not alone we are all with you,united we stand GO DEES

23 minutes ago, GCDee said:

What's the use of naming emergencies if they can be replaced less than 24 hours after being named? 

im not sure you can. i do think there is a fine involved but it is the typical Geelong tactics to try and fool our team. 

I dont think Narkle can be anything more than a medi-sub without attracting more fines.

Super nervous and excited, what could be worse if its like the 3rd qtr of the rd 23, I can't pause walk away for a bit and then comeback. But me and the family are heading in at 3.30pm to get in early and enjoy the build up at the ground.  I'll see if there are any badges left to grab from our stand.

I’m feeling a strong mix of nerves and excitement for tonight. I don’t know what it is, but I just feel this is our time. It’s not just us who think it, it’s every other footy observer. Is it possible that we’re all wrong?

The Cats remind me of the old team on the ropes where one more knock out will kick them out of contention for good where we won’t see them again in our finals for a few more years.

Someone likened this game to the 2000 prelim and it’s resonated with me. A team full of momentum vs an ageing team now just approaching outside the window. 
 

Let’s get it done Dees. Bring effort and intensity. Kick straight in front of goal and just hope the umps are kind to us. 

How much can you drink after a covid jab