11 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

Me too. He was one ankle injury away from winning a flag. 
Now he plays for West Coast. 

And always one of my favourites -so exhilarating to watch, especially when he and Lingers waxed it.

17 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Truly Hideous Creatures 

Still have not paid any Penalties for the Rampant Drug Use of the early 2000’s

Or even before that, Chris Lewis biting Todd Viney. And them still defending it.  I have a long memory.  In so many ways it was far worse than their defending Andrew Gaff's punching Andrew Brayshaw.  It's why I don't understand why some Demonlanders hate Freo more than West Coast - WCE supporters are the Collingwood of the west.  I think it's why it hurt when Hunt went to WCE. 

Edited April 5, 20232 yr by Katrina Dee Fan

3 minutes ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

Or even before that, Chris Lewis biting Todd Viney. And them still defending it.  I have a long memory.  In so many ways it was far worse than their defending Andrew Gaff's punching Andrew Brayshaw.  It's why I don't understand why some Demonlanders hate Freo more than West Coast - WCE supporters are the Collingwood of the west.  I think it's why it hurt when Hunt went to WCE. 

I think many dislike Freo circa Peter Bell because of Hogan and LJ. I reckon most still dislike West Coast more though.

16 hours ago, Demonstone said:

I went with a Fitzroy-supporting mate.  He was driving.  We had to stay until the end.  

Oh, jeez, I feel for you.  Reminds me of my 1988 GF experience.  All my mum's side of the family are Hawthorn supporters.  After the game, we were dragged to, get this, Glenferrie Oval.  I was a miserable 17 year old in Hawthorn with my older brother and dad all wearing red and blue, surrounded by hoards of poo and wee in celebratory mode.  Pure torture.  My cousin had a tape recorder playing "happy team at Hawthorn" again and again - he was so lucky that thing wasn't thrown on the train tracks.

1 minute ago, A F said:

I think many dislike Freo circa Peter Bell because of Hogan and LJ. I reckon most still dislike West Coast more though.

I get that.  I have respect for their supporters, though, they go through hell in that town. The media over there are so WCE happy.

14 hours ago, biggestred said:

and the lack of actual seats on the toilet. cold porcelain against ya backside. 

Yikes, at least in the women's toilets we had those kind of black half seat things.  No proper mirror, though, just a sheet of metal bolted to the wall that distorted the reflection so much you thought you were at Luna Park.  I do have some happy memories at VFL Park (could never get around to calling it Waverley), beating WCE in the elimination final in 1988 is up there, as is beating Carlton in the Prelim that same year.  Plus the 1987 and 1989 night grand finals.

17 hours ago, Mazer Rackham said:

Here are some things these delightful people said on reddit a couple of days ago:

• Melbourne were dog[censored] in 2019 after we demolished them in the 2018 prelim
   
• God what a [censored] day that was, was almost as good as winning the grand final. I just remember all the media saying Melbourne were the favourites, they were so desperate for it to be melbournes year and for us, the team predicted to not even make finals, to absolutely blow them out of the water was just chefs kiss
   
• It was also made more delicious by them wanting to be able to beam in video of Melbourne supporters to negate our home crowd advantage. In retrospect I kind of wish they went ahead with it

 

The most satifying thing about this is the fact we haven't lost at this ground since Round 1 2020.  And we did something at that ground that WCE can never do, and that's win a premiership.

10 hours ago, Phil C said:

I remember listening to a game on the radio when we lost to WCE by 100 points, maybe around 2013-15, and we were so bad that I almost wanted them to lose by 100 for some weird, sick reason! God we were in the absolute depths back then. I’d love to win by 100 for some belated revenge. 

Correct me if I'm wrong, I think that was the last time we hosted WCE at the MCG.  I know it's been a while since we've played them on our home turf.

1 hour ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

Or even before that, Chris Lewis biting Todd Viney. And them still defending it.  I have a long memory.  In so many ways it was far worse than their defending Andrew Gaff's punching Andrew Brayshaw.  It's why I don't understand why some Demonlanders hate Freo more than West Coast - WCE supporters are the Collingwood of the west.  I think it's why it hurt when Hunt went to WCE. 

Probs not a popular opinion, but I wouldn’t have crucified Gaff for that incident. Yes, Andy Brayshaw had to eat through a straw for months afterwards, and yes, there’s no place in the game for that. But this was totally uncharacteristic of Andrew Gaff. He wasn’t a grub of a player. He snapped. It happens. He got eight weeks for it. There’s no shortage of way worse offenders.

PS I used to detest the Eagles. Now that Jayden’s with them, I can’t. Note I said he’s ‘with them’ and not ‘one of them’ coz he’ll ALWAYS be a demon to me. And no, I’m not crying, I’ve just got something in my eye. 

Edited April 6, 20232 yr by WalkingCivilWar

8 minutes ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

Correct me if I'm wrong, I think that was the last time we hosted WCE at the MCG.  I know it's been a while since we've played them on our home turf.

2015. 

Someone in the DA made this point recently…

The year is 2015. 
You've just been told that the Dees will play Essendon in Adelaide BEFORE they play WCE in Melbourne.  

1 minute ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Probs not a popular opinion, but I wouldn’t have crucified Gaff for that incident. Yes, Andy Brayshaw had to eat through a straw for months afterwards, and yes, there’s no place in the game for that. But this was totally uncharacteristic of Andrew Gaff. He wasn’t a grub of a player. He snapped. It happens. He got 12 weeks for it. There’s no shortage of way worse offenders.

PS I used to detest the Eagles. Now that Jayden’s with them, I can’t. Note I said he’s ‘with them’ and not ‘one of them’ coz he’ll ALWAYS be a demon to me. And no, I’m not crying, I’ve just got something in my eye. 

I was making it more about the WCE supporters' response from the incident, the way they carried on about it was that Brayshaw deserved it. The way they cheered when it was replayed on the screen after it happened. The way they still talk about it on social media. It was despicable behaviour from the fans.  

28 minutes ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

Oh, jeez, I feel for you.  Reminds me of my 1988 GF experience.  All my mum's side of the family are Hawthorn supporters.  After the game, we were dragged to, get this, Glenferrie Oval.  I was a miserable 17 year old in Hawthorn with my older brother and dad all wearing red and blue, surrounded by hoards of poo and wee in celebratory mode.  Pure torture.  My cousin had a tape recorder playing "happy team at Hawthorn" again and again - he was so lucky that thing wasn't thrown on the train tracks.

this is actual child torture. report your mums family to CP

Just now, Katrina Dee Fan said:

I was making it more about the WCE supporters' response from the incident, the way they carried on about it was that Brayshaw deserved it. The way they cheered when it was replayed on the screen after it happened. The way they still talk about it on social media. It was despicable behaviour from the fans.  

You’re right Kat. As recently as a couple of weeks ago, during training, Andrew Gaff was lining up for a shot and some of his teammates were heard to be “encouraging” him by calling out “Brayshaw” That sort of thing is not on. Nor is what you described above. But the actual incident is to what I was referring. 

1 minute ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

2015. 

Someone in the DA made this point recently…

The year is 2015. 
You've just been told that the Dees will play Essendon in Adelaide BEFORE they play WCE in Melbourne.  

Ah, there you go, I must have missed that! Still, there were some weird matches in 2020, thanks to the 'rona :). 

8 minutes ago, biggestred said:

this is actual child torture. report your mums family to CP

it was one of many in that time.  I still have in my deepest darkest memories being teased by my grandfather in the aftermath of the 87 prelim.  I was staying at my grandparents' house in Camberwell while my parents were in Queensland, and as soon as the game ended, I did the whole dramatic thing of running off to my mother's childhood bedroom, closing the door and throwing myself violently on the bed in full wail mode.  I could hear Pa laughing at me and Grandma telling him off like he was a school bully.  I was 16, it's the first time I remember crying over a football game.  Growing up a Melbourne supporter in the 80s with Hawthorn supporting relatives is not all it's cracked up to be :)

Edited April 5, 20232 yr by Katrina Dee Fan

11 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Probs not a popular opinion, but I wouldn’t have crucified Gaff for that incident. Yes, Andy Brayshaw had to eat through a straw for months afterwards, and yes, there’s no place in the game for that. But this was totally uncharacteristic of Andrew Gaff. He wasn’t a grub of a player. He snapped. It happens. He got 12 weeks for it. There’s no shortage of way worse offenders.

PS I used to detest the Eagles. Now that Jayden’s with them, I can’t. Note I said he’s ‘with them’ and not ‘one of them’ coz he’ll ALWAYS be a demon to me. And no, I’m not crying, I’ve just got something in my eye. 

You now have a soft spot for wet toast!? And you weren't after me for my Essendon one!

1 minute ago, AzzKikA said:

You now have a soft spot for wet toast!? And you weren't after me for my Essendon one!

Yes coz Essendon. 

nuf sed. 
 

edit: I don’t have a soft spot for West Coast, Azz. I have a soft spot for Jayden. Always have, always will. ❤️

Edited April 5, 20232 yr by WalkingCivilWar
Need Azz to know I DON’T like WCE in any way, shape or form. It’s just that I love my boy JH29

Just now, WalkingCivilWar said:

Yes coz Essendon. 

nuf sed. 

Disagree, firstly WC is interstate, secondly all the above mentioned that's wrong with them and lastly it's WC. I don't care what player has been traded to them, they are and always will be worse then Essendon.

43 minutes ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

Or even before that, Chris Lewis biting Todd Viney. And them still defending it.  I have a long memory.  In so many ways it was far worse than their defending Andrew Gaff's punching Andrew Brayshaw.  It's why I don't understand why some Demonlanders hate Freo more than West Coast - WCE supporters are the Collingwood of the west.  I think it's why it hurt when Hunt went to WCE. 

I hate west coast, probably my 3rd most hated team. Chris Lewis biting Todd Viney was a dog act but he copped so much during his career I'm willing to forgive.

3 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

I hate west coast, probably my 3rd most hated team. Chris Lewis biting Todd Viney was a dog act but he copped so much during his career I'm willing to forgive.

I agree with you. However, just to clarify, is the Lewis incident with Viney directly related to vilification in that specific match? 

3 minutes ago, AzzKikA said:

Disagree, firstly WC is interstate, secondly all the above mentioned that's wrong with them and lastly it's WC. I don't care what player has been traded to them, they are and always will be worse then Essendon.

You’re inciting violence right here, Azz! Jayden’s not just any old player, and WCE are nowhere near as bad as that deplorable red and black pimple on the face of the earth.

Now leave it at that. Don’t get me started on this. I’ll take you down, Azz-boy. 😁

13 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

You’re right Kat. As recently as a couple of weeks ago, during training, Andrew Gaff was lining up for a shot and some of his teammates were heard to be “encouraging” him by calling out “Brayshaw” That sort of thing is not on. Nor is what you described above. But the actual incident is to what I was referring. 

That is truly pathetic.  What a disgusting team culture they must have!

7 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

I agree with you. However, just to clarify, is the Lewis incident with Viney directly related to vilification in that specific match? 

I'm not sure, I hope not.  But that's not what the WCE fans use to defend it, they maintain Viney deliberately put his finger in Lewis' mouth.  Kinda weird, but anyway.

But if it was vilification, it can certainly explain Lewis' behaviour.  Doesn't excuse it, but it explains it.

Edited April 6, 20232 yr by Katrina Dee Fan

3 hours ago, Dwight Schrute said:

Sounds like they're missing a few which will make life hard for them! i must admit i am never 100% confident going to Perth to play a perth team but this is probably going to be one of the weakest Eagles 22's that they've had on the park in a long time. 

Dees by 71 

 

Definitely the most depleted team WC have trotted out since at least...... 2022

21 minutes ago, gs77 said:

That is truly pathetic.  What a disgusting team culture they must have!

FWIW Gaff didn’t hear them calling out at the time and was very upset when he was told about it afterwards. But yeah, the overall culture stinks. 

Edited April 6, 20232 yr by WalkingCivilWar