Farewell Brodie Grundy

[binman 41,945]

On 10/27/2022 at 11:41 PM, goodwindees said:

Dees are so lucky to have got such a wonderful footballer as a replacement for Luke, but honestly, there’s not a better person in any footy club than Brodie. Ben Brown is a beauty, but Brodie is something special.  We had very influential people at Collingwood telling us all the time, that there was no better trainer at Collingwood than Brodie, and one of their Physios recently told me that in his seven years at the Club, as long as you didn’t want to talk footy, because he’s not a footy head,  you couldn’t meet a more interesting and engaged person with whom to talk.  Also said that he’s so good with the young blokes.  

I can also assure you all that there are no doubts at all about lingering effects of last seasons injuries, Brodie 100% fit and ready to go.

I am on DL on a lot, but often only engage in and/or read two or three threads at any one time.

Which means that sometimes a thread such as this one pops up that has been dormant for a while and when i open it, I land on where i last read it, which is often yonks ago

In this instance my last read post was immediately before the one quoted above (which was posted October last year).

I hadn't read this post and just wanted to quote it because one it is a fantastic post (as is the very next one, also by godwindees) and two, everything i learned about Brodie since he has joined the dees says the post is spot on about him.

Yet one more big tick for the club - what a brilliant pick-up Brodie has been.

Edited May 4, 2023 by binman

[WalkingCivilWar 39,256]

1 hour ago, old55 said:

I think we need to get the chant going long and strong on KB. You just know those moronic Magpie fans will boo him continuously.

Yeah, they definitely will boo Brodie, ridiculous given that he was booted out against his wishes, but what do you expect, they’re Collingwood supporters. Realistically they greatly outnumber us, but that won’t weaken our resolve to be as loud as possible. He’s one of us now, we’ll support him just as we support all of our boys.

On the subject of booing, when we play Port in a couple of weeks, I for one will be extremely proud that my club’s supporters don’t boo JHF. Let’s set a great example of maturity, unlike other clubs to date. 👍🏽❤️💙

[WalkingCivilWar 39,256]

On 5/1/2023 at 9:09 PM, WalkingCivilWar said:

The DA had a moment with Brodie in the last quarter of Saturday’s game. He was up our end and the play was up the other end and we spontaneously started a “BroDEE GrunDEE” chant. He turned and left his opponent, walked towards us and without even looking at us gave us a very quick, very discreet horns gesture like this, but way more understated and sans the wide open mouth…

then quickly turned and walked back to his opponent. During play any type of engagement is never expected (understandably). But when it does happen it causes such a stir!

 

I just noticed that the above incident was captured, albeit from the back. Brodie was respectful of his opponent by not doing it for him to see, and clever to do it with his back to the cameras probs knowing someone in the media is bound to make a big deal of it.

Speaking of making a big deal of it, that’s what I’m doing right now, but only because players engage with us during warmups etc. but rarely during the match.

You wouldn’t know it happened unless you were told. So with four seconds to go in this little vid, you’ll see him and you’ll know that’s what he’s doing. And I promise to shut the hell up about it after this. 😁

https://streamable.com/5qp212 

[Jaded No More 67,634]

20 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

 

On the subject of booing, when we play Port in a couple of weeks, I for one will be extremely proud that my club’s supporters don’t boo JHF. Let’s set a great example of maturity, unlike other clubs to date. 👍🏽❤️💙

Port fans will greatly outnumber us anyway, so I doubt there will be much booing of JHF.

 

[WalkingCivilWar 39,256]

1 minute ago, Jaded No More said:

Port fans will greatly outnumber us anyway, so I doubt there will be much booing of JHF.

 

True. Although during Gather Round Port fans outnumbered Bulldogs fans yet the booing by the Bulldogs fans could be heard. 

[layzie 32,799]

I'm too busy being in awe of JHF at the early stage of his career than booing.

[DeelightfulPlay 2,503]

14 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

I just noticed that the above incident was captured, albeit from the back. Brodie was respectful of his opponent by not doing it for him to see, and clever to do it with his back to the cameras probs knowing someone in the media is bound to make a big deal of it.

Speaking of making a big deal of it, that’s what I’m doing right now, but only because players engage with us during warmups etc. but rarely during the match.

You wouldn’t know it happened unless you were told. So with four seconds to go in this little vid, you’ll see him and you’ll know that’s what he’s doing. And I promise to shut the hell up about it after this. 😁

https://streamable.com/5qp212 

One thing I love about Brodie is that every game only one sock falls down, as can be seen here again 😂

[WalkingCivilWar 39,256]

3 minutes ago, DeelightfulPlay said:

One thing I love about Brodie is that every game only one sock falls down, as can be seen here again 😂

Never noticed that, and now that’s all I’ll ever see. 😂

[DeelightfulPlay 2,503]

11 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Never noticed that, and now that’s all I’ll ever see. 😂

Welcome to my hell 😂

[Demonstone 21,754]

49 minutes ago, DeelightfulPlay said:

One thing I love about Brodie is that every game only one sock falls down, as can be seen here again

Pessimist.  I see it as Brodie having one sock that stays up.

[Katrina Dee Fan 2,738]

53 minutes ago, DeelightfulPlay said:

One thing I love about Brodie is that every game only one sock falls down, as can be seen here again 😂

I think he's been wearing one long sock, one short sock, like most ruckmen lately have been doing, including Max.

[Dee Dee 1,100]

I’ve been wondering about the one long, one short sock; anyone know why? If I’m not mistaken the rest of the team wear short socks (they don’t appear to be long socks pulled down, but real short socks).

[ManDee 7,124]

Just now, Dee Dee said:

I’ve been wondering about the one long, one short sock; anyone know why? If I’m not mistaken the rest of the team wear short socks (they don’t appear to be long socks pulled down, but real short socks).

Long sock helps hold shin pad up.

[DeelightfulPlay 2,503]

Well y'all have socked it to me, I've learnt something new now!  

[picket fence 16,655]

2 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Yeah, they definitely will boo Brodie, ridiculous given that he was booted out against his wishes, but what do you expect, they’re Collingwood supporters. Realistically they greatly outnumber us, but that won’t weaken our resolve to be as loud as possible. He’s one of us now, we’ll support him just as we support all of our boys.

On the subject of booing, when we play Port in a couple of weeks, I for one will be extremely proud that my club’s supporters don’t boo JHF. Let’s set a great example of maturity, unlike other clubs to date. 👍🏽❤️💙

Why the Fuurg we would boo this guy who had NOTHING to do with MFC is puzzling. I just dont get why anyone would bother booing!! Completely Mesmerizing WCW! 

[WalkingCivilWar 39,256]

13 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Why the Fuurg we would boo this guy who had NOTHING to do with MFC is puzzling. I just dont get why anyone would bother booing!! Completely Mesmerizing WCW! 

Exactly! The supporters of clubs other than North Melbourne have no reason to be angry with him. Maybe these supporters are angry about the #1 pick being able to change clubs after one year, but they shouldn’t take their anger out on him. It’s absolutely ridiculous. 

[layzie 32,799]

16 hours ago, ManDee said:

Long sock helps hold shin pad up.

That's right, the Soccer players here know all about it!

[Katrina Dee Fan 2,738]

20 hours ago, layzie said:

I'm too busy being in awe of JHF at the early stage of his career than booing.

I just hate booing.  I don't even boo really [censored] umpire decisions.  I had a difficult time of that in the first half of the Richmond game, I can tell you!

[Demonland 70,254]

 

[Demonland 70,254]

 

[layzie 32,799]

1 minute ago, Demonland said:

 

This is what is sticking out for a lot of us. You don't take your Bentley off-road driving. 

[beelzebub 23,198]

Curious that any think the Grundy "experiment " is even remotely done and dusted.

How marvellous to be able to time-travel 4 or 5 years hence ...and see how it all really went.

So far... so good.... much to play out 

🤟

[Diamond_Jim 12,357]

Trade while he has strong value. We'd get our money back effectively.

The only alternative is bye Max which no one wants and we must not do.

Recruit utility forward relief ruck at mediium cost (a younger TMac) and hopefully get seasons 24 and 25 out of Max.

Fast track Verral in 24 for use in 25

The present set up won't work and we are paying big money for the combo even with Pie's contribution

[adonski 10,806]

Grundy to Norf to coincide with Goldy's retirement. A good kulcha setter for Norf, too.

Lobb to the Dees for cents on the dollar.

 

[Sydney_Demon 1,175]

At this stage, all that Melbourne has done is rest Grundy for a week (Casey have the bye) and boosted our forward line (JVR to ruck up forward). Far too early to read anything into it long-term, but I guess that's what journalists are paid to do. In particular I don't listen to anything Damian Barrett says ever.