What’s your Round 1 plans?

[BoBo 2,956]

Either:

Grabbing some food (beers) heading down to the botanical gardens to sit amongst the flora and fauna with my sister and father. Then moseying on down to the G about 7 and yelling for a couple hours.

Or

Have some mates round for a menagerie of bbq'd food, beers and smoke breaks on my balcony.

Can't bloody wait!

[Rab D Nesbitt 8,966]

1 minute ago, layzie said:

Yeah that was a bit of a shame when it came in, will get there a few time this year but definitely gotta plan ahead.

Hi layzie. I understand having it as a policy during covid restrictions but all those tables in the front room will always get  filled regardless. I used to like getting there just after they opened (which used to be 12 noon during a day game) and grabbing a seat in the window with a pint and the paper until friends turned up. 

[layzie 34,528]

5 minutes ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

Hi layzie. I understand having it as a policy during covid restrictions but all those tables in the front room will always get  filled regardless. I used to like getting there just after they opened (which used to be 12 noon during a day game) and grabbing a seat in the window with a pint and the paper until friends turned up. 

Yeah it's an interesting one, we went before the Sydney final last year but other gamedays are going to be more fluid and last minute. Will see how it goes.

[Sir Why You Little 37,462]

3.30 start for me.

Sports Bar with a Saturday Roast Lamb before the game. 
Whiskey on the rocks for the first bounce 

Number 14. The campaign begins…

We should all expect nothing less than a Flag this year. The list is Top Shelf and primed. 

[Gandalf46 133]

Two hour drive to Canberra - then a flight to Melbourne to watch them mighty Dees.

Any word on ticket sales?

[GBDee 388]

Wake up (hopefully) and break my fast. Feel nervous. Go Demons.

Watch BT Sports coverage from 08:25 from behind the sofa until we establish a commanding lead. Curse BT’s buffoonery if it’s him calling the game. Curse the umpires.

Join mates for pre-match pints before heading to Sunderland v Luton, EFL Championship at 3pm.

Back to pub for more pints with an FA Cup quarter final on tv followed by the takeaway of my choice (most likely Indian from the Moti Raj) and a replay of Footscray’s capitulation, all washed down by a natty little red.

A day of blissful self-indulgence. 

 

[Sir Why You Little 37,462]

5 minutes ago, GBDee said:

Wake up (hopefully) and break my fast. Feel nervous. Go Demons.

Watch BT Sports coverage from 08:25 from behind the sofa until we establish a commanding lead. Curse BT’s buffoonery if it’s him calling the game. Curse the umpires.

Join mates for pre-match pints before heading to Sunderland v Luton, EFL Championship at 3pm.

Back to pub for more pints with an FA Cup quarter final on tv followed by the takeaway of my choice (most likely Indian from the Moti Raj) and a replay of Footscray’s capitulation, all washed down by a natty little red.

A day of blissful self-indulgence. 

 

 

[layzie 34,528]

7 minutes ago, GBDee said:

Wake up (hopefully) and break my fast. Feel nervous. Go Demons.

Watch BT Sports coverage from 08:25 from behind the sofa until we establish a commanding lead. Curse BT’s buffoonery if it’s him calling the game. Curse the umpires.

Join mates for pre-match pints before heading to Sunderland v Luton, EFL Championship at 3pm.

Back to pub for more pints with an FA Cup quarter final on tv followed by the takeaway of my choice (most likely Indian from the Moti Raj) and a replay of Footscray’s capitulation, all washed down by a natty little red.

A day of blissful self-indulgence. 

 

Black Cats a chance?

[GBDee 388]

2 minutes ago, layzie said:

Black Cats a chance?

Nah. Good win yesterday but too lightweight and playing with just one fit striker and likely to be out-muscled. Back the away win.

[GBDee 388]

7 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

 

Looking good. My Dad spent his formative years (Thirties) following Sunderland (by steam train) around the UK. He told me there were just two teams of any note back then, Arsenal and Sunderland.

Fast forward to early sixties Melbourne and despite my early leanings towards Footscray, he made me support Melbourne because of their intense rivalry with Collingwood, mirroring his hatred of all things Newcastle (filthy magpies, etc). He wasn’t wrong, two of the most boorish, self-aggrandising fan bases in the world.

Anyway, back on topic…

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

2 hours ago, Fanatique Demon said:

My baby in Paris before the trip back home.

I think the DS has a fibreglass bonnet and roof?

[Sir Why You Little 37,462]

31 minutes ago, GBDee said:

Looking good. My Dad spent his formative years (Thirties) following Sunderland (by steam train) around the UK. He told me there were just two teams of any note back then, Arsenal and Sunderland.

Fast forward to early sixties Melbourne and despite my early leanings towards Footscray, he made me support Melbourne because of their intense rivalry with Collingwood, mirroring his hatred of all things Newcastle (filthy magpies, etc). He wasn’t wrong, two of the most boorish, self-aggrandising fan bases in the world.

Anyway, back on topic…

Lots of People hate Arsenal. That’s ok, we just quietly go about our business. 
This year they can smell it. Won’t be easy, but they know what needs to be done. 
Demons & Gunners. Life Long

[AzzKikA 2,371]

3 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Lots of People hate Arsenal. That’s ok, we just quietly go about our business. 
This year they can smell it. Won’t be easy, but they know what needs to be done. 
Demons & Gunners. Life Long

The Reds are letting me down.

[Ethan Tremblay 31,389]

Well, actually, pretty nice little Saturday. We're going to Home Depot. Buy some wallpaper, maybe get some flooring. Stuff like that. Maybe Bed, Bath and Beyond, I don't know. I don't know if we'll have enough time. Then head home to watch the big game. 

Edited March 13, 2023 by Ethan Tremblay

[layzie 34,528]

8 minutes ago, AzzKikA said:

The Reds are letting me down.

Yep, another stinkfest on Sat night.

[AzzKikA 2,371]

Just now, layzie said:

Yep, another stinkfest on Sat night.

Going backwards fast

[DubDee 26,683]

Is it concerning that more than half of us die hard supporters aren't going to the game?

absolutely zero judgment for the many and varied reasons you all can attend. I myself was going to miss but for some good work misfortune

60K plus and ill be happy.   50 point smashing, ill be even happier

[Sir Why You Little 37,462]

44 minutes ago, AzzKikA said:

The Reds are letting me down.

Ha! I am in a Pool of Liver Hotel right now 

[Sir Why You Little 37,462]

Who do i tip for Thursday?

Both looked very ordinary in the practice games?

Carlscum or 9thmond….???

[Fanatique Demon 2,764]

1 hour ago, Wadda We Sing said:

I think the DS has a fibreglass bonnet and roof?

Aluminium bonnet, fibreglass roof.

[Earl Hood 6,167]

7 minutes ago, Fanatique Demon said:

Aluminium bonnet, fibreglass roof.

Absolutely nothing wrong with fibreglass!  

Edited March 13, 2023 by Earl Hood

[McQueen 17,867]

37 minutes ago, Earl Hood said:

Absolutely nothing wrong with fibreglass!  

Looks like the vehicle took a ‘fibreglass viagra’ 

[Ethan Tremblay 31,389]

2 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Who do i tip for Thursday?

Both looked very ordinary in the practice games?

Carlscum or 9thmond….???

I think Carlton will outscore Richmond, so all going well, this means they should win. 

[Rab D Nesbitt 8,966]

14 hours ago, Earl Hood said:

Absolutely nothing wrong with fibreglass!  

Gore St. That’s a nice part of town Earl. I can see why The Rose is your local. 

[Sir Why You Little 37,462]

15 hours ago, Earl Hood said:

Absolutely nothing wrong with fibreglass!  

I prefer the 1963 Stingray’s, particularly the split back Window. Magnificent car. I am not a GM guy, but they got that one right. 
A neighbor back in the 90’s had a Yellow Stingray the same as the photo. 
took me for a few rides. It was terrifying!! In the passenger seat i am almost lying down, all i can see is the sky and we are doing almost 200km/h down Beach Road  

A true beast