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GAMEDAY: Rd 11 vs Fremantle

Whispering_Jack
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Well this is the most nervous I have been on a game day for a while, not necessarily because of Fremantle but I am a little superstitious and this is my first game since pre covid. If we lose it may well be my only game for the year. 

 
18 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Nice work WCW

what happens to banners after they are used?

have a feeling this one might end up at your house? Imagine having it in your driveway and driving through it everyday 😂

Unfortunately, once used, the banners are scrapped. Not able to be recycled since sticky taped crepe paper. 
With milestone ones such as today’s the pic is saved in case the family of the milestone player wants it. Tmac’s dad jumped on the opportunity. He was v keen  to get this…

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Now you’ve opened the floodgates, Dub. Ima tell y’all a story that’ll warm the cockles of your heart. (Be warned: I’ve had two large coffees and a 500ml can of Red Bull. There’s zero chance of shutting me up😁)

So, 

Hunty’s 100th game was our Anzac Eve game. The banner that week was already full of pre-planned content so unfortunately his milestone couldn’t be acknowledged. 

The Army decided to make his milestone banner the following week. It was decided it would be a surprise. Everyone but Jayden knew. Even his mum knew. 

So, on the day, the players all stopped at the banner and looked back at Jayden and Harmesy who were bringing up the rear. Jayden was looking towards the ground. Harmesy tapped his arm and pointed to the banner. Apparently the look on his face was priceless. And this is what he beheld…

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His mum also took home the awesome pic.

 

This week my kids got selected to play Auskick at half time today! And I’ll be alongside them either as a goal umpire or ‘sign holder’ (whatever that means!). 
Not sure who’s more excited , me or the girls! 
CARNAMIGHTYDEES! 
🤩🥰❤️💙

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    Let's get behind Melksham:  unforeseen-success-melksham-s-role-in-demons-rise

    “I actually didn’t come to Melbourne for finals and flags and stuff like that,” he said....“The club was struggling – or hadn’t had much success...“It’s been awesome.”

    While Melksham didn’t receive a premiership medallion in the Demons’ historic 2021 premiership, the role he played in getting the club there should never be underestimated.  And seeing some of his best mates achieve the ultimate is something he is incredibly proud of.

    He has been very good for us, not great now but he was key when we needed some silk and experience while our now stars developed around him.  And have now overtaken him.  He should be praised for his role in their development and his role for us.

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    3 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

    Let's get behind Melksham:  unforeseen-success-melksham-s-role-in-demons-rise

    “I actually didn’t come to Melbourne for finals and flags and stuff like that,” he said....“The club was struggling – or hadn’t had much success...“It’s been awesome.”

    While Melksham didn’t receive a premiership medallion in the Demons’ historic 2021 premiership, the role he played in getting the club there should never be underestimated.  And seeing some of his best mates achieve the ultimate is something he is incredibly proud of.

    He has been very good for us, not great now but he was key when we needed some silk and experience while our now stars developed around him.  And have now overtaken him.  He should be praised for his role in their development and his role for us.

    Agree well done Melky have a blinder today !

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    7 hours ago, radar said:

    Take Mundy’s games out of Freo total and the remaining 21 have an average of 50

    Eight players less than 30 games

    Amazing stat.

    We are missing a handful of our best, which brings the two teams closer together, but I expect our system to prevail.  
    Dees by around 5 goals, I reckon.
    I’d love to see a significant improvement in our forward half connections and goal kicking accuracy.

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    3 hours ago, The Reverend said:

    Excited to see us put another team of pretenders to the sword. Had a quick word to the big fella this morning and he tells me it's "...in the bag!"

    Don’t you mean the big lady Rev! I hope you are right I am off to the game this afternoon. I think we will miss Langdon , him and Tmac out levels the field a lot.

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    13 minutes ago, Deeoldfart said:

    We are missing a handful of our best, which brings the two teams closer together, but I expect our system to prevail.  
    Dees by around 5 goals, I reckon.
    I’d love to see a significant improvement in our forward half connections and goal kicking accuracy.

    I am hoping Milkshake puts in a big one for his 200th. 

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    28 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

    Let's get behind Melksham:  unforeseen-success-melksham-s-role-in-demons-rise

    “I actually didn’t come to Melbourne for finals and flags and stuff like that,” he said....“The club was struggling – or hadn’t had much success...“It’s been awesome.”

    While Melksham didn’t receive a premiership medallion in the Demons’ historic 2021 premiership, the role he played in getting the club there should never be underestimated.  And seeing some of his best mates achieve the ultimate is something he is incredibly proud of.

    He has been very good for us, not great now but he was key when we needed some silk and experience while our now stars developed around him.  And have now overtaken him.  He should be praised for his role in their development and his role for us.

    Could not agree more he is still one of the best kicks at the club.

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    29 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

    Let's get behind Melksham:  unforeseen-success-melksham-s-role-in-demons-rise

    “I actually didn’t come to Melbourne for finals and flags and stuff like that,” he said....“The club was struggling – or hadn’t had much success...“It’s been awesome.”

    While Melksham didn’t receive a premiership medallion in the Demons’ historic 2021 premiership, the role he played in getting the club there should never be underestimated.  And seeing some of his best mates achieve the ultimate is something he is incredibly proud of.

    He has been very good for us, not great now but he was key when we needed some silk and experience while our now stars developed around him.  And have now overtaken him.  He should be praised for his role in their development and his role for us.

    ⬆️ ⬆️ Compulsory reading ⬆️⬆️

    i was one of those anti-milkshake haters during his first season with us

    but it was when he was shifted from half-back to half-forward that i became a HUGE fan - think it was defensive effort on jj in the game in which lever did his knee at the docklands carpark that made me admire his workrate, and the goal off two steps in the final vs hawthorn that made me love him

    hope he has a ripsnorter today

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    I am unsure about this game. MFCSS again I suppose.

    Freo are a low scoring team as it is so I don’t see them kicking a winning score against us

    Our superior talent and forward options to get us through in a low scoring, dour defensive affair

    Dees by 25 points

    At IKEA in springers. Fair to say I’m earning my day at the footy today

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    13 minutes ago, DubDee said:

    At IKEA in springers. Fair to say I’m earning my day at the footy today

    Hell on earth

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    5 hours ago, Fat Tony said:

    Since Cairns we have 32 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses and a premiership! 

    And Jake Bowey

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    Should be able to pick up who WCW is in the cheer squad .Female ,balding with a broken nail

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    4 hours ago, forever demons said:

    I am backing Melk to play a blinder today

    Yeah Right!

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    6 hours ago, Josh said:

    In town again for the real thing. Start at the cricketers arms, gotta finish somewhere I guess 

    :mahoney2:

    ^^ this is an entirely “htf did I end up at the casino look” as you’re recalling the next day. 
    That’s my kpi… ‘the Cass’. 


    39 minutes ago, picket fence said:

    Yeah Right!

    @Demonland Andy, we need a 🙄 emoji. 

    Missed last week - had to take the kid to the Harry Potter Show. Missing this week for the wife's birthday dinner...

    Not a happy camper here.... at least I get to watch most of it on the stupid box this week

    I'm going to miss seeing ed running down the wing today. 

    Have no idea what to expect but as I say each week just hope we kick straight, win well & no more injuries

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    1 minute ago, chook fowler said:

    A lazy 2 or 3 would do me.

    Disposals?


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