GRAND FINAL: Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs

[Gorgoroth 13,124]

1 minute ago, Jaded said:

Didn’t know BT was also in charge of Mailchimp down at 7. Explains a lot. 

Oh boy, wowee this will rile the snow lovers down at deeeeeeee land… hur hur hur

[Sir Why You Little 37,241]

6 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

Channel 7 is quality….

No wonder they have such great commentary teams when they can send this…

Alf Potter and Mike Williamson would be appalled. 
Cheap organization today

[The Swimming Dee 1,907]

4 hours ago, Dwight Schrute said:

Geez this is the most fit looking MFC team i've ever seen. 1 game in 28 days. a hot night in Perth. Dogs are going to have to work bloody hard to even be in this game. 

Jack Viney just has this look about him, that tells me he has set himself bigtime for this game. 

the boys overall look really really calm, feeling very confident 

I was at Optus earlier and when they ran out Viney separated from the group and ran through the middle of the ground…this is his moment and he knows it!

[The Swimming Dee 1,907]

3 hours ago, Dirts said:

Just a quick statement/ thought!

 

I have supported this club through good and bad. At times I must admit my love did wane but my commitment never has, being a WA based member for over 25 years. I will be attending tomorrow and must say; very nervous and very excited. I really can't say we win or lose but do believe this is the start of a few very promising years. 

Having looked through the predictions at the beginning of the season, we had one pundit expecting us to make the 8. Personally I thought we would and maybe win a first final. This is well beyond what I expected. Whatever the result the players, coaches and backroom staff have certainly done more than most expected. The video of Goodwin on the season ahead is also nostradamus like!

https://www.afl.com.au/news/560486/crystal-ball-our-predictions-for-the-2021-afl-season-are-in

Walking out of OPTUS tomorrow, it will be with a sense of joy or sorrow but also hope that this team is the one that breaks the drought sooner than later. The curse of Norm Smith may be folklore but it has certainly hung above us. Norm died at 57 and we have made the GF 57 years after we last one it. 

In saying all this I hope we step up tomorrow and put the dogs in the kennel. Our best will be good enough, lets hope we bring it! 

I am also a WA based member and have been a continuous member for over 25 years. I will be barracking very loudly for all other members who should be there but can’t.

I love this club and tomorrow is going to be a very emotional day…I feel bloody proud!

[daisycutter 29,796]

oh deary me.....................notice anything wrong?

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[Kick_It_To_Pickett 3,293]

Today hit me hard. I’ve spent 32 years going every week with my dad and a group of family friends. I’ve waited to see a premiership all of my life and had always imagined it so differently to this. I’m sure so many here feel the same. I just want to scream “Go Deeeeeees!” In the streets. HHaha. I want this win so much, but it’s so tough watching from afar. 

C’mon Dees. As Ron said “keep your cool, and give em hell”

[Mazer Rackham 14,971]

33 minutes ago, low flying Robbo said:

Yeah I disliked the way he and others got stuck into Harmes after a Hannan goal from a dodgy free kick. I hope Viney and others put him in his place tomorrow

Viney in a grand final. Terrifying proposition (for the Bulldogs). A bit like when your mate has had too much "substances" and you're trying to keep him under control.

 

23 minutes ago, Jaded said:

Didn’t know BT was also in charge of Mailchimp down at 7. Explains a lot. 

BT is widely believed to be sub-human.

[Soidee 1,496]

I just want to than everybody at the club, the off field team that must of worked so hard.  Thanks to the unsung people at this club who every single day give their heart and soul to supporting the players, coaches and keeping supporters informed during 2021.

[Gawndy the Great 9,011]

I think I’m gonna spew up! 

[Taipei Demon 61]

39 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

Channel 7 is quality….

No wonder they have such great commentary teams when they can send this…

Please tell me that's a photoshopped joke 

[Gorgoroth 13,124]

2 minutes ago, Taipei Demon said:

Please tell me that's a photoshopped joke 

I wish I could…

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36 minutes ago, The Swimming Dee said:

I am also a WA based member and have been a continuous member for over 25 years. I will be barracking very loudly for all other members who should be there but can’t.

I love this club and tomorrow is going to be a very emotional day…I feel bloody proud!

Enjoy the day, TSD! ❤️💙

[DeeDJ 56]

can't wait for the game, I'm going broke. Every day I go to the newsagent for the daily paper the owner has a new piece of Dees stuff on the counter, whether it be coasters, bottle openers, etc. as he knows I will buy them !!

He is a Richmond supporter and there has been a lot of stirring going on through the year. He is also Adam Maric's father and so is firmly with us tomorrow! 

 

[titan_uranus 25,050]

I was thinking about how I'll be feeling tomorrow if we drop 3 or 5 goals behind early on.

Notable comebacks for us:

1. Round 2, we fell 3 goals behind in the second quarter St Kilda;
2. Round 3, we fell 3 goals behind in the first quarter against GWS;
3. Round 6, Richmond jumped us early, only two goals but were all over us pressure-wise;
4. Round 7, we were 20 points down to North at half time;
5. Round 8, Sydney kicked the first two goals;
6. Round 12, we were 20 points down to Brisbane at half time;
7. Round 23, the big Geelong comeback

Four of these were against finals sides, too.

I've been looking through the Dogs' season to see how often they fell behind but won:

1. Round 2, they came back from 3 goals down in the last quarter to beat West Coast;
2. Round 8, they came back from 27 points down against Carlton late in the third quarter;
3. Round 18, they conceded the first three goals to Gold Coast
4. Semi final, they were 3 goals behind Brisbane in the third quarter

So the semi final really is the only time they've fought back from a deficit. That really comes from their strong first quarter record, they've won almost all of them this year.

I suppose the confidence I want to draw from this is that even if the Dogs jump us early, we should feel like we're capable of bringing it back. But would they feel the same way if we get an early lead...?

[The Swimming Dee 1,907]

19 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Enjoy the day, TSD! ❤️💙

You enjoy your day also WCW…huge day for our great club!

[Graeme Yeats' Mullet 6,787]

This whole thing about playing once in 28 days [censored] me no end

We are playing our 3rd game in 29 days tomorrow, 4th in 35 days

WBD are playing their 4th game in 28 days, also their 4th game in 36 days (5th in 37)

Makes no [censored] difference 

[titan_uranus 25,050]

1 minute ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

This whole thing about playing once in 28 days [censored] me no end

We are playing our 3rd game in 29 days tomorrow, 4th in 35 days

WBD are playing their 4th game in 28 days, also their 4th game in 36 days (5th in 37)

Makes no [censored] difference 

Yeah it's pretty annoying.

They've played one more game than us, the semi final three weeks ago when we had the week off.

[Jaded No More 68,974]

Who else feels sick with nerves? It’s really hitting me that I haven’t thought about the possibility of losing all week. Just been dreaming about winning. That is a worry as it’s setting me up for a massive letdown if we don’t win. 
 

[TheWiz 782]

52 minutes ago, CYB said:

I think I’m gonna spew up! 

Trust me… red wine and pasta

[spirit of norm smith 16,596]

24 hours to go 

 

[Smokey 4,389]

[durango 2,023]

Most people don't remember the 1950's - 1971 the VFL consisted of the top 4 and the top team or the second team had a bye in the 1st week of the finals and if they won the 2nd semi-final they had a 2 week break to the Grand Final, like we had this year most time in the 1950's-1971.

But in those days the team coming from the preliminary final had no break.

Preparation is the key to playing after a break and Burgess, Goodwin, Yze and Williams have been there and done that.

[Graeme Yeats' Mullet 6,787]

22 minutes ago, Jaded said:

Who else feels sick with nerves? It’s really hitting me that I haven’t thought about the possibility of losing all week. Just been dreaming about winning. That is a worry as it’s setting me up for a massive letdown if we don’t win. 
 

Drink

[Fat Tony 5,291]

Just now, durango said:

Most people don't remember the 1950's - 1971 the VFL consisted of the top 4 and the top team or the second team had a bye in the 1st week of the finals and if they won the 2nd semi-final they had a 2 week break to the Grand Final, like we had this year most time in the 1950's-1971.

But in those days the team coming from the preliminary final had no break.

Preparation is the key to playing after a break and Burgess, Goodwin, Yze and Williams have been there and done that.

And the old final 5 gave the minor premiers a week off before the second semi and another potential week off. 

[DemonicFinalFantasy 242]

I am looking forward to the chant of Gaaawny, Gaaawny starting at the first bounce tomorrow. It would be ridiculous!  As a supporter since the early 60’s and in Perth for the last 35 years, I’m expecting tears to be flowing before and after the game. My one voice will be added to the multitude, and for everyone of you elsewhere in this country… CARN THE DEES!!

I am so proud of this mob!