On 3/15/2023 at 12:34 PM, Jontee said:

Eating a pie at the footy

Except the ones that are too hot.

Being greedy and not waiting for it too cool down resulting in nibbling it and realising after its gone there was no enjoyment.

The price of beer is theft.

And the other Pies... Cwood fans.

Likes...the anticipation

The anticipation which is now accompanied with expectation.

The wins after both which we have experienced so many of recently.

Never been a better time to be a Dees supporter.

 

 

 

2 hours ago, In Harmes Way said:

TLDR

OMGNC

Gambling ads are the pits. 

Got a new worst, 8am and realising the game is still 11 hours away 😩

Good.

1. Aussie rules infiltrating rugby states.

2. Essendon doing time for their many sins.

3. Whipping it good in '21.

Bad.

1. Colonial stadium. 

2. Calling Aussie rules 'AFL'.

3. Teams 'VERSING' each-other.

A fourth one: The AFL sc*****g-over S.A and W.A native competitions.

Edited March 17, 20232 yr by bush demon
A 4th one.

The Good:

Driving to the G, the anticipation walking through the park mingling with the fans from both sides

Sitting in our usual seats surrounded by familiar friendly Dee supporters and eating a pie.

Singing the song multiple times after a hard fought win or relaxing early in the game when we are on too early

The Bad:

Walking back to the car after a loss and hearing the opposition song being belted out.

Rude drunken supporters acting like they won the game!!

Not being able to watch the replay when we get home and reliving the what if’s fresh in your mind.

9 hours ago, bush demon said:

Good.

1. Aussie rules infiltrating rugby states.

2. Essendon doing time for their many sins.

3. Whipping it good in '21.

Bad.

1. Colonial stadium. 

2. Calling Aussie rules 'AFL'.

3. Teams 'VERSING' each-other.

A fourth one: The AFL sc*****g-over S.A and W.A native competitions.

I saw in one of the papers today that Round 1 of the NRL had total attendances about 25,000 below the combined total of Richmond v Carlton and Collingwood v Geelong. I know NRL crowds are always lower, that they have smaller grounds and I believe have excellent TV numbers...but wouldn't you rather be at the MCG with 50,000+ other fans watching an AFL game than anywhere else?

Just one more...

Best: Jeremy Howe flying for marks

Worst: Jeremy Howe landing awkwardly.

I hope he has a speedy recovery and can get back on the playing field. The game is so much better for his marking skill. Undoubtedly, the best exponent of not just the high, spectacular mark, but any form of marking that I've ever seen. And I've been watching for over 50 years.