Grand Final Celebration at the G

[Wrecker46 2,732]

39 minutes ago, Maldonboy38 said:

 

Garry Lyon was a wonderful MC. Funny, focused and inviting.

 

Not that focussed. He forgot about the bloke that kicked a bag wearing RDB's famous number.

Agree he was good though.

[Demon Dynasty 16,048]

2 hours ago, cantstandyasam said:

Hey I recognize these 2 brothers. Used to stand in the outer with Vince and the boys.

G'day Sam.  Yep Bally, Ross, Ollie & Vince from Sassafras!  A few others whose names escape me.  Often half drunk pre-match coming from the Hilton or the Royal before the game had even started....with a six pack under the wing for good measure.

Liver, feet & lungs sure got a workout in those days.  Fun times apart from too many bad losses.  But any feelings were mostly well & truly numbed by half time and completely brain dead at the final siren 😄

[Bitter but optimistic 21,560]

2 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

You laughed when you typed the word titillating, didn’t you. 

Well, I must confess, I had some stumbles when trying to spell it.

[WalkingCivilWar 33,884]

5 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Well, I must confess, I had some stumbles when trying to spell it.

That’s what happens when you have to add another eight letters to the three that you’re (probs) all too familiar with. 

[Mazer Rackham 14,970]

47 minutes ago, joeboy said:

Like most of the others who attended, I found the entire post replay presentation moving and exciting. I think I’ve watched the replay too many times and couldn’t get overwhelmed again.

When the dwarf threw our captain, that was the signal to start "that ten minutes" and that's when the crowd came to life. It became clear that everyone was waiting for "that ten minutes", and before and after was something of an anticlimax.

The presentation part was something they could not have done the same way on a "pleasant Sunday morning" straight after the GF, and it was fantastic to have former champs, current (non-hungover) players, kids, wives & girlfriends ... we really are the true family club. To have Nathan and Nev included and an integral part of the ceremony was a wonderful way to acknowledge and thank them.

All in all, a fulfilling and rewarding experience. We really did it! Melbourne, premiers! GO DEMONS!!!

[Forest Demon 4,681]

Unable to attend, but followed on Facebook all day and it looked like a great day. I hope everyone had a ball.

I will see you all Round 1 at the G.

Oh, and quick question, I saw a photo with Jonesy and Nev, but were they presented in any special way on stage or anything like that?

Edit: saw a couple of posts saying Jonesy and Nev were well involved, so that is good to hear

Edited December 5, 2021 by Forest Demon

[DeeSpencer 23,509]

The club did a fantastic job. Put a fair bit of time and effort (and cash) in and surely got rewarded. Will get a heap of publicity.

I would’ve pushed the envelope and got a couple of players to recreate a couple of goals just for fun but otherwise it was perfect. 

[Chook 14,616]

2 minutes ago, Forest Demon said:

Unable to attend, but followed on Facebook all day and it looked like a great day. I hope everyone had a ball.

I will see you all Round 1 at the G.

Oh, and quick question, I saw a photo with Jonesy and Nev, but were they presented in any special way on stage or anything like that?

There was a solid 5 minute interview between Robertson and Jones, then Nev (2.5 mins each) at "half-time", and they were the penultimate pair to touch the cup (Neitz and Daniher were the last) before Gawn and Goody in the post-game.

They walked the steps of the dais IIRC as part of that, which is hallowed ground of course, even in a re-enactment.

[dees189227 11,055]

Listened to the Ox on his show this arvo at 5. He said it was a great day and better than he expected. He said he knew it would be a good day but it was great seeing past players & he said he put the sunnies on when Neale went up because he got that emotional.

Am I right in saying that the children that presented the medals were children of past players? because I heard Gaz say Neita's daughter was presenting and I think she gave Spargo his medal. 

Also I love this photo of the past players taken on stage. 

 

[Mazer Rackham 14,970]

11 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

I would’ve pushed the envelope and got a couple of players to recreate a couple of goals just for fun but otherwise it was perfect. 

Now this is a great idea. Too late now of course, but ... Tracc: 30 out on a severe angle in the pocket. Have three goes to re-do that goal. How many go through? Max: have another crack at the goal that wasn't. Can you do it? Harmesy: collect the ball at half forward and stick it on Fritta's chest. Can you do it?

[Graeme Yeats' Mullet 6,405]

How good has this club become 

Just now, dees189227 said:

Listened to the Ox on his show this arvo at 5. He said it was a great day and better than he expected. He said he knew it would be a good day but it was great seeing past players & he said he put the sunnies on when Neale went up because he got that emotional.

Am I right in saying that the children that presented the medals were children of past players? because I heard Gaz say Neita's daughter was presenting and I think she gave Spargo his medal. 

Also I love this photo of the past players taken on stage. 

 

The Club has certainly taken a few big steps forward in embracing it's people

Thay was highlight of the day for me seeing a lot of names I grew up watching still bleeding ❤💙 

 

[DeeSpencer 23,509]

Just now, Mazer Rackham said:

Now this is a great idea. Too late now of course, but ... Tracc: 30 out on a severe angle in the pocket. Have three goes to re-do that goal. How many go through? Max: have another crack at the goal that wasn't. Can you do it? Harmesy: collect the ball at half forward and stick it on Fritta's chest. Can you do it?

No goal posts so I’d have used some of Jeff White’s temporary ones and set them up super wide to make it easier!

Could’ve put a couple of past players in doggies jumpers!

[Mazer Rackham 14,970]

2 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

No goal posts so I’d have used some of Jeff White’s temporary ones and set them up super wide to make it easier!

Could’ve put a couple of past players in doggies jumpers!

Scully, McLean,Frawley ...

[Cassiew 1,872]

An ex of mine is spewing he renewed his 3 game membership early, now it’s the price it was 5 years ago

[Earl Hood 5,831]

6 minutes ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

How good has this club become 

The Club has certainly taken a few big steps forward in embracing it's people

Thay was highlight of the day for me seeing a lot of names I grew up watching still bleeding ❤💙 

 

It would be great for the club to issue that photo with everyone named. I can’t pick a number of them. No Brian Dixon that I can see. Anyone know how Brian is travelling these days? 

[WalkingCivilWar 33,884]

https://streamable.com/6lud65
 

Listen to how excited the kids at the fence were. And passionate! It was beautiful to see. 

[old dee 23,057]

4 hours ago, Demon Dynasty said:

You made it OD!?? ....very glad to hear this

My first day a the G since 2019 DD. Here's hoping for some games in 2022. 

[I'va Worn Smith 864]

How many tears can a 55 year Dees supporter cry? Not through sadness, but unbridled joy. Neale Daniher is a marvel and will always be in Melbourne's heart of hearts. Every heart beats true, but none stronger and longer than Neale Daniher. Always Melbourne Neale.https://twitter.com/melbournefc/status/1467354480521801730

[DemonOX 8,551]

4 hours ago, demonscranbourne said:

How crap my view was. Ended up watching the screen most of the day

 

Just be happy u could attend demonscranbourne as some of us would have loved a crapy seat at the G today but couldn’t be there for one reason or another. 

[Chook 14,616]

6 minutes ago, Cassiew said:

An ex of mine is spewing he renewed his 3 game membership early, now it’s the price it was 5 years ago

I turned to my mum and said "should I get one? Rd 1, Anzac Eve, and Queens Birthday!"

She's like, 60 dollars. I'm a bit tight for money right now.
I'm like, mum, you're not spending anything. And also, this year I bought tickets for three games for you, and it cost $150 all up - and the MFC didn't get a dime (or a membership number) out of it. I think it's a pretty good deal."

"Hmm Ok then!"

[Dingo 842]

It was a great day. However l wish Goody had acknowledged his supporting coaching team.

 

[Demon Dynasty 16,048]

3 hours ago, Wrecker46 said:

I'm loving Kate Rofey the more I see of her. Loved the fact she highlighted Kozzie's bump on Hunter.

The after her speach she picked her beer and kept drinking it as she walked back towards the players race whilst posing for selfies with supporters.

She was still doing that about 2 hours later and going strong @ the London Tavern aftermath party.  She's a real knock about gal & a very good sport to boot

[Mono 454]

42 minutes ago, Earl Hood said:

It would be great for the club to issue that photo with everyone named. I can’t pick a number of them. No Brian Dixon that I can see. Anyone know how Brian is travelling these days? 

Didn't Brian Dixon and Hassa Mann carry the premiership cup together?

[Pipefitter 2,042]

So many beautiful Moments in the post game ceremony that we will never forget. 

[Bitter but optimistic 21,560]

1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

That’s what happens when you have to add another eight letters to the three that you’re (probs) all too familiar with. 

Indeed! On occasion, one's baser instincts do contend with the vagaries and complexities of our language.