Ronald Dale Barassi and the 2021 AFL Premiership Cup

[Demonland 71,622]

 

[hemingway 7,615]

1 hour ago, Demons1858 said:

Love that he invited the team to go back to back knowing how talented they are - he of all people would know what it takes! Suggestions that it should be called the Barassi Premiership Cup I support!

 

Much prefer the Cup to stand alone without attachment to someone’s name even the Great Man. Just dislike naming things after folks alive or dead. I know we have the Brownlow and the Norm Smith. The Brownlow has a rich history going back over a long time but dislike the idea of naming the Cup. It should speak to all supporters of all clubs in all States that play AFL.

The Cup is a timeless trophy even eternal and needs no attachment to material things or for that matter, human beings. 

 

[deebug 1,754]

Just🥰 warms the heart💖💙

 

[Supreme_Demon 3,752]

I hope that the 2021 Premiership Cup also gets to visit the following important Melbourne people:

1) Neale Daniher

2) Nathan Jones

3) The Stynes Family

4) The Flower Family

5) The Broadbridge Family

6) Dean Bailey's Family

7) Colin Sylvia's Family

8) Sean Wight's Family

Another suggestion, once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted is to allow a tour of Melbourne's 2021 AFL Premiership Cup (with selected Melbourne players) to schools in our heartland, the Casey region, regional Victoria and even Northern Territory. The reason for this is that it will inspire children that they can win a Premiership in the AFL and it will hopefully convince a lot of children to consider barracking for the Demons. We have missed out on generations of Melbourne supporters and having the AFL Premiership Cup visit a kid's school would definitely work wonders and could possibly have children jumping on the bandwagon to become Melbourne supporters.

 

Edited October 11, 2021 by Supreme_Demon

[daisycutter 29,604]

next stop for the cup.......neale daniher 

then off to noel mcmahon

 

[Wrecker46 2,963]

2 hours ago, hemingway said:

Much prefer the Cup to stand alone without attachment to someone’s name even the Great Man. Just dislike naming things after folks alive or dead. I know we have the Brownlow and the Norm Smith. The Brownlow has a rich history going back over a long time but dislike the idea of naming the Cup. It should speak to all supporters of all clubs in all States that play AFL.

The Cup is a timeless trophy even eternal and needs no attachment to material things or for that matter, human beings. 

 

I want every award named after Melbourne even the Daisy Peirce medal in the AFLW

Edited October 11, 2021 by Wrecker46
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[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 5,074]

5 hours ago, durango said:

He is looking good for a 85 year old, when older people watch games of clubs they support they tend to ride every bump, handball and kick.

When the team wins the premiership a tear comes in our eyes because we are relieved that they have achieved the holy grail and we are there to witness it even if it is only on TV or a replay.

Unfortunately my father and cousin did not live long enough to see the mighty "D" raise the cup again.

...and sounding good! I was worried on this score. The Hun article copy over on Post-game helped a bit but now I'm proper happy again, Ron, "...for you and for me"😉

Thanks for the OP @Demonland

Edited October 11, 2021 by Timothy Reddan-A'Blew
Thanks

[La Dee-vina Comedia 16,693]

3 hours ago, hemingway said:

Much prefer the Cup to stand alone without attachment to someone’s name even the Great Man. Just dislike naming things after folks alive or dead. I know we have the Brownlow and the Norm Smith. The Brownlow has a rich history going back over a long time but dislike the idea of naming the Cup. It should speak to all supporters of all clubs in all States that play AFL.

The Cup is a timeless trophy even eternal and needs no attachment to material things or for that matter, human beings. 

 

I agree. Although, if it were to be done it would stop the possible alternative of a commercial sponsorship arrangement which may have it described as the "[Insert company name here] AFL Premiership Cup".

The question is: Does the AFL have the courage (or the budget flexibility) to withstand the huge financial offer which may come its way? 

[daisycutter 29,604]

57 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

I agree. Although, if it were to be done it would stop the possible alternative of a commercial sponsorship arrangement which may have it described as the "[Insert company name here] AFL Premiership Cup".

The question is: Does the AFL have the courage (or the budget flexibility) to withstand the huge financial offer which may come its way? 

why couldn't it be both?

e.g. the Optus Ron Barassi AFL Premiership Cup called "the Ronnie" for short

lol

[hemingway 7,615]

3 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

I agree. Although, if it were to be done it would stop the possible alternative of a commercial sponsorship arrangement which may have it described as the "[Insert company name here] AFL Premiership Cup".

The question is: Does the AFL have the courage (or the budget flexibility) to withstand the huge financial offer which may come its way? 

Very good point that I had not considered. 

[Demonland 71,622]

 

[daisycutter 29,604]

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2302357376665361

[Go Lordie 297]

Gold. Just gold.

[Lou C. Fur 1,009]

3 hours ago, daisycutter said:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2302357376665361

Solvol! What a classic! Onya Noel!

[dees189227 12,373]

Love to see Neale with the cup next

[Cassiew 1,903]

So glad Barass lived to see it. I heard his health and perception isn’t the best nowadays. Sadly Addams, Lord and even Crompton missed out.

I want to see the reaction of the 90+ fan that Max FaceTimed 

Edited October 11, 2021 by Cassiew

[waynewussell 5,369]

The circle is now complete!

[layzie 33,752]

I watched this clip about 10 times in a row last night and it wasn't enough. The look on his face as he comes up the stairs, so great to see Ron happy.

His words of encouragement to the boys pre GF are still in my head. 

[Willmoy1947 4,081]

Right up until 3/4 time on that day I thought I wasn't going to see it in a MFC player's hands again.

So humbling and satisfing and blessed.