3 minutes ago, old dee said:

I am happy you are blessed with a body that is capable Dr. I am still passionate and pay my membership as  I have for most of the last 50 years. Does my inability to attend these night games when I will end up in level 4 which I cannot get to make me now redundant. I will have managed 3 games live this year. So on the basis of your comment I should not pay my membership for season 2023?

I’m pretty sure Dr. G’s comments weren’t directed at you, OD. He said, “if you can go to games like this and don’t…”.
It’s well understood that you and many others in your age group/state of health would love to attend but simply cannot. 
You are clearly a loyal and passionate supporter. And you’re by no means redundant. 💕

I hope you enjoy watching our boys make minced meat of the pies on TV!😁❤️💙

14 minutes ago, Mr Steve said:

Goodwin mentioned on 360 last night that 85,000 to 90,000 was expected on Friday night. 

He said the club was hoping for that. There is no chance it will get to 85.

anything above 70 is a win.

10 minutes ago, FearTheBeard said:

He said the club was hoping for that. There is no chance it will get to 85.

anything above 70 is a win.

Haha. 

Gotta love how people hear things so differently. One word is all it took. 

Expected Vs hoping. 

Changes everything. 

Edited August 3, 20222 yr by JimmyGadson

32 minutes ago, old dee said:

I am happy you are blessed with a body that is capable Dr. I am still passionate and pay my membership as  I have for most of the last 50 years. Does my inability to attend these night games when I will end up in level 4 which I cannot get to make me now redundant. I will have managed 3 games live this year. So on the basis of your comment I should not pay my membership for season 2023?

It's strange that that is what you would take out of my comment. I said "if" you can go - obviously you are not in a circumstance which enables you to go. I know you'll be cheering us on on the tv though OD

Looks like 3 train lines are down.   So 90,000 will not happen

3 hours ago, deebunked said:

There will definitely be fights during and  especially after the game if pies lose. I wouldnt be taking any  kids. Men only night or maybe a few Frankston girls with tatts.

Only Frankston? How about girls with tatts from St Albans? Asking for a friend. 😁

I think it would be good to remember that in Round 19 2018 Richmond and Collingwood got 88K to 1st v 3rd. First time that both teams had been in premiership contention for decades and it was a perfect day.

For us to draw anywhere near that would be a miracle and we have a covid world to deal with.

 

2 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

It's strange that that is what you would take out of my comment. I said "if" you can go - obviously you are not in a circumstance which enables you to go. I know you'll be cheering us on on the tv though OD

My apologies as I did miss the " if". 

1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Only Frankston? How about girls with tatts from St Albans? Asking for a friend. 😁

No one from St Albans goes to the footy. 

A top 4, round 21 clash against the hated pies. Next week Carlton with hopefully 3 finals at G soon after. This is what we've been waiting years for. Consecutive big in August/September games to look forward with hopefully a flag to celebrate at the end of it.

This is a great time to be alive. No excuses whatsoever for Melbourne based fans not getting along to G over this period

3 minutes ago, old dee said:

No one from St Albans goes to the footy. 

Actually, you’re right, OD. And it shall remain so unless and until nearby Ravenhall Correctional Facility grants day release on weekends/evenings. 😃

3 hours ago, old dee said:

I am happy you are blessed with a body that is capable Dr. I am still passionate and pay my membership as  I have for most of the last 50 years. Does my inability to attend these night games when I will end up in level 4 which I cannot get to make me now redundant. I will have managed 3 games live this year. So on the basis of your comment I should not pay my membership for season 2023?

Think you were the last person Gonzo was referring to OD. Without putting words is his mouth we both probably know a heap of vibrant and energetic people who could easily go but choose to whiff it and watch on TV. 

5 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Actually, you’re right, OD. And it shall remain so unless and until nearby Ravenhall Correctional Facility grants day release on weekends/evenings. 😃

Ha ha, St Albans is now populated by mainly people of Asian and Indian origins. I sometimes catch the train on that line when going to the G see very few  fans of any club. On Broady line you see a lot of fans.

Edited August 3, 20222 yr by old dee

Random MCG Comment;

MCG fireworks to return after flammable cladding review

Wonder if we still have those fireworks that we were denied to use in Round 1.

Fire away lads!

Bit the bullet and booked ADL-MEL-PER. Expensive little side trip in the end but it’s worth it considering it’s the only game I’ve been able to make so far this year.

2 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Only Frankston? How about girls with tatts from St Albans? Asking for a friend. 😁

Been a while since i lived in OZ.

Bacchus Marsh used to cut up pretty feral in the 80 and 90's. See no reason why things would change.

If you're thinking of going, think no more. 48 hours to plan.

On 8/2/2022 at 7:32 PM, deejammin' said:

If we get 75k+ for both the Carlton and Collingwood games we will get our highest average home attendance ever, despite Anzac eve and QB big freeze both being away games.
The narrative that Melbourne fans haven’t turned up this year is a myth, we haven’t had the huge upturn in crowds many have hoped for, partly due to COVID, but it has still been one of our best years ever. Even if we only get 40-50k for the next two games, it will still be in our top 4 best attendances ever! Hardly a disaster.

https://afltables.com/afl/crowds/melbourne.html

oh and I’ll be there, always am.

Not partly due to COVID. Wholly due to COVID. Anyone that thinks people are staying away because it's cold are kidding themselves. COVID is stopping many from going.

6 hours ago, A F said:

Not partly due to COVID. Wholly due to COVID. Anyone that thinks people are staying away because it's cold are kidding themselves. COVID is stopping many from going.

Yep - Covid is peaking for the year.

but we’ll be coming down from the slopes (of Daylesford) to watch this one. Should be a cracker.

8 hours ago, A F said:

Not partly due to COVID. Wholly due to COVID. Anyone that thinks people are staying away because it's cold are kidding themselves. COVID is stopping many from going.

You're right A F, important to keep in mind. 

20 hours ago, deebunked said:

I like the "Friday weather forecast... FIRE- moderate chance   .... really?  At the game?   NWind is interesting. unusual for August. that means there could be a strong advantage kicking to the punt rd end first.Might get a little drizzle. I'd definitely be going if in town.

Why wont filth supporters turn up on account of it being a Melb home game?  So what!  They had theirs on Queen Lizzy Birthday . Theyre 10-0. ffs What else are they going to do. Can you visit relatives and mates at Barwon Prison on Friday night?  I doubt it.

Only problem is late start at almost 8pm. Half the crowd will have drunk a skin full  waiting for the  bounce.   There will definitely be fights during and  especially after the game if pies lose. I wouldnt be taking any  kids. Men only night or maybe a few Frankston girls with tatts.

Gil Mc Lachlan is a clown.

Don’t be too harsh on the Pies, there’ll probably be fights even they win

16 hours ago, deva5610 said:

Bit the bullet and booked ADL-MEL-PER. Expensive little side trip in the end but it’s worth it considering it’s the only game I’ve been able to make so far this year.

Legend!

you won’t regret it

Pity there are showered forecast. That will put a lot off. Should still get 60K I’d say 

51 minutes ago, DubDee said:

you won’t regret it

Here's hoping we play like last week! Shame I was too slow on trying to get a ticket with my barcode, could only upgrade to Level 4.

Still. Worth it.

Latest estimate from speaking to an MCG rep is 75,000. MCC reserve expecting 19,000