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GAMEDAY: Rd 04 vs West Coast

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It's Game Day and the Demons are looking to solidify their place in the Top 4 with the added opportunity of boosting their percentage against an injury-riddled team. They are returning to Optus Stadium, the site of their drought breaking premiership and a ground where they hold the best winning rate in the entire league. GameDayRd042023.png

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    GameDay already! This weekend has absolutely flown. Except it hasn’t. It’s dragged its sad arze at snail pace.

    Us by lots n lots. 
    ❤️💙

     

    Given the history between the Eagles and Demons, the overall head to head is hardly flattering at 37-19. Given our aspirations for the season, relative ladder positions and their outs, expect it’s time for some justifiable correction of the record. Not suggesting a reprise of last year’s visit. No surprises, they’re not the Easter Bunnies. Go in with a winning mentality. Demons to take the Easter chocolates.

     

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    Hillier’s please!

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    It looks like being a ****ty day in Melbourne.

    So ..... how better to spend it than watching a pulverising Dees performance while drinking decent booze in The Manor's sumptuous theatre ? 

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    5 hours ago, Tarax Club said:

    Given the history between the Eagles and Demons, the overall head to head is hardly flattering at 37-19. Given our aspirations for the season, relative ladder positions and their outs, expect it’s time for some justifiable correction of the record. Not suggesting a reprise of last year’s visit. No surprises, they’re not the Easter Bunnies. Go in with a winning mentality. Demons to take the Easter chocolates.

     

    Wonder how many of those wins have been in Perth? Quite a lot I suspect with their crazy crowd and constant booing. I never boo opposition kicks on goal. I used to let my 6 year old daughter and her friend yell chewy onya boot....but it's hardly same amplitude and effect. Im sure Im not alone with Mfc supporters being too classy for that sort of grubbery if thats a word.

    I digress. I'm sure our record there has improved since Tmac kicked that winning over his head scissor miracle goal and the lightening interrupted game. Let's not mention the prelim final and granny there where we dismantled both the cats and dogs  in 21.

    So it doesn't seem such a big voo doo anymore. We are back in form after demolishing last years runners up. We have Max out but Grundy is doing very well. We have kossie back who is a complete wild card for oppo teams to nullify. We have others banging down the door for selection.  We have Goody growing in confidence and becoming the new coaching chess master.We have Jvr who will kick 4 today. I just hope Tmac plays even better than he did in Casey. If Jv hits his straps and plays his best than the sports bets odds seem justified. I feel confident enough not to even have an insurance bet. (OK don't can me for oppo bets but as you know, mfcss has deep roots but I'm starting to shake it).

    Today ticks off our 2nd on the road game in four weeks and and to score the Easter chocolates will be so sweet. 

    Weagles have key players out so there can be no excuse for not binge eating the sweets when the final siren sounds.

    I don't want a close one. My Dr and Dees fan has advised me these are not good for my blood pressure. I want a comprehensive demolition leaving those putrid west toast players and  fans cooked. Roasted and stewed to a perfection. Psychologically scarred for the next 3 outings against us.

    Not that I have any animosity towards them.

    DEAR MR BUNNY DEES  by 57 PLEASE.

    I've been good. Most of the time.

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    11 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    It looks like being a ****ty day in Melbourne.

    So ..... how better to spend it than watching a pulverising Dees performance while drinking decent booze in The Manor's sumptuous theatre ? 

    You left out watching Casey on the manor computer before the main event.

    Time to open the spindle on the Shiraz de Wine Cask 2023 to enjoy while watching the 2 games.

    Maybe even defrost the party pies and make a real celebration of the day.

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    3 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    You left out watching Casey on the manor computer before the main event.

    Time to open the spindle on the Shiraz de Wine Cask 2023 to enjoy while watching the 2 games.

    Maybe even defrost the party pies and make a real celebration of the day.

    The quintessential gastronomic connoisseurs. Enjoy.

    I guess after a few 23 cask Shiraz vegie toast seems gourmet.

    Better tha an 11 dollar glass of watered down beer for the afl coffers at the ground.

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    3 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

    The quintessential gastronomic connoisseurs. Enjoy.

    I envy the Cordon Bleu taste and preparation skills of Uncle Bitter.

    He is the unchallenged MasterChef of Romsey.

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    9 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

    The quintessential gastronomic connoisseurs. Enjoy.

    I guess after a few 23 cask Shiraz vegie toast seems gourmet.

    Better tha an 11 dollar glass of watered down beer for the afl coffers at the ground.

    where to you get beer for $11 at the ground?

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    2 minutes ago, Kent said:

    where to you get beer for $11 at the ground?

    How much is it. My swans mate told me last week it was 10.50 for 375ml . What's the current rate then ?I live in Wollongong so only get to a game once every 2 years.

    Tx Kent I'd like to know. Enjoy the game.

     

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    T Mac and Sparrow better have great games to justify inclusion

    JJ was in the top 6 last week and Sparrow in the bottom 6

    I'm not convinced TMac is fit enough at the moment and may be terminally injured

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    5 minutes ago, Kent said:

    T Mac and Sparrow better have great games to justify inclusion

    JJ was in the top 6 last week and Sparrow in the bottom 6

    I'm not convinced TMac is fit enough at the moment and may be terminally injured

    BBB is terminally injured with his knee but the team manager it well. Presume they are doing the same if this is the case with TMac.

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    7 minutes ago, Kent said:

    T Mac and Sparrow better have great games to justify inclusion

    JJ was in the top 6 last week and Sparrow in the bottom 6

    I'm not convinced TMac is fit enough at the moment and may be terminally injured

    Was their game that far different from an impact point of view.

    Someone took their main playmaker, Warner, out of the game.  It was hard to see who that was at the ground.  Can't help but think it was Sparrow's job to run with him.  If so he made a big contribution to our win.

    Did anyone see who was on Warner for most of the game if not Sparrow?

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    30 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    You left out watching Casey on the manor computer before the main event.

    If computer is connected to the tv the Casey game will also be on the big screen.

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    Jayden must be really hurting inside to be playing against the dees.  Really feel for him, especially being my =#1 fave player since he started❤️.  Hope he has a good game, not good enough to be BOG but enough to make him happy.

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    Would love to see a ruthless performance with a 100 Point shellacking of those Eagles!

    Help set up our percentage for the season

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    3 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

    Jayden must be really hurting inside to be playing against the dees.  Really feel for him, especially being my =#1 fave player since he started.  Hope he has a good game, not good enough to be BOG but enough to make him happy.

    I hope they give him friendly hugs after the game (and after we've cemented a great percentage)

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    40 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    You left out watching Casey on the manor computer before the main event.

    Time to open the spindle on the Shiraz de Wine Cask 2023 to enjoy while watching the 2 games.

    Maybe even defrost the party pies and make a real celebration of the day.

    The Manor's computer seems to have a mind of its own Red.

    It automatically opens to ..... err "contact sports"... of a somewhat different nature.

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    Of course, a win is mandatory, but this is a perfect opportunity for us to win big, and bank some valuable percentage.  I’ll be disappointed with anything less than an 8 goal win, but I’m expecting Easter joy!

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    Are we being over confident again like lions game?

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    5 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    Any chance we can temper our celebrations until after we’ve achieved the W and the game’s over?

    Yes, W first but hopefully with a percentage boosting win!

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    5 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    Any chance we can temper our celebrations until after we’ve achieved the W and the game’s over?

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