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PREGAME: Rd 05 vs Essendon

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4 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

With inclement weather it could be a night out for our smalls in who are all in good touch.

Always had a soft spot for the Tigers. That is of course until they started dominating.  Same with Footscray.  Always liked an underdog. It's sad success brings out my contempt for clubs but that's footy.

Whoops didn't mean to quote myself.  But since Im here, why cant I give my post a like?

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    2 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    And you seemed so nice and so sane. 😭😭😭

    Where will I find another you????

    Cue the Seekers's song? Or is that showing my age? 😅

    1 hour ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    My weather forecast Ap is saying 70% chance of rain today and 80% tomorrow.

    Any concerns?

    Depends where your app suggests it's going to rain. I'm in Melbourne and I've just washed my hair. So maybe.....

     

    1 hour ago, DeeMee said:

    The hate is unhealthy but the schadenfreude of watching those  teams lose was the only salve during the Dee Dark Days.

    I like how you're able to see that hate is unhealthy.  Many people are unable to get that stage.

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    2 hours ago, DeeMee said:

    Hate is such a strong word …….
    It was obligatory to hate Pies as a Melbourne supporter in years gone, the two just went together and that DNA never goes away.

    Hate Blues because they are Carlton.

    Hate Dons since 2000 and their no responsibility drug saga enhanced it.

    Hate Cats because of the unfair advantage they get.

    The hate is unhealthy but the schadenfreude of watching those  teams lose was the only salve during the Dee Dark Days.

     

     

    Excellent hate summation.

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    2 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    My weather forecast Ap is saying 70% chance of rain today and 80% tomorrow.

    Any concerns?

    Flood Dumpster GIFOnly if this happens in Rundle St Mall.

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    2 hours ago, binman said:

    Boomers and their obsession with syntax, grammar, accuracy and factual information!

    And we're all the better for it. Mind you, I've just started a sentence with a conjunction which is another no-no, so there is still room for improvement.

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    5 hours ago, binman said:

    I will NEVER forgive Essendon for their violence in the 2000 GF.

    NEVER.

    Well Binnie I will hate them longer than that! 

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    9 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    And we're all the better for it. Mind you, I've just started a sentence with a conjunction which is another no-no, so there is still room for improvement.

    You've probably now informed younger readers what at least one conjunction is.   But I doubt they'll remember.

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    14 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    And we're all the better for it. Mind you, I've just started a sentence with a conjunction which is another no-no, so there is still room for improvement.

    But LDC ....... it's just a convention..... so don't worry over it!

    And, don't let the grammar nazis tell you any different!

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    6 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    3- Assume Draper and Phillips to physically go at Grundy to wear him down.  Tmcd could be used to support. This could be a weakness as exposed by the Lions.  

    Why would we revert back to this when JVR who has performed the role since coming in is also playing 

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    Pregame pregame question. 

    Will Max play against tigers?

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    1 minute ago, leave it to deever said:

    Pregame pregame question. 

    Will Max play against tigers?

    Would you risk him when the Tigers have no ruckman? 
    We then play North off a very short break and then Gold Coast. 
    Doubt we will see him before North game. Could be as late as Hawks game. You don’t risk your most important players. 

    22 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    Would you risk him when the Tigers have no ruckman? 
    We then play North off a very short break and then Gold Coast. 
    Doubt we will see him before North game. Could be as late as Hawks game. You don’t risk your most important players. 

    I guess we don't need him against norf and Gws anyway.

     

    3 hours ago, Orion said:

    I like how you're able to see that hate is unhealthy.  Many people are unable to get that stage.

    I disagree hate can be healthy eg I hate murderers, pedos etc - probably even more than I hate Essendon 🤣


    7 hours ago, leave it to deever said:

    Always had a soft spot for the Tigers. That is of course until they started dominating.  Same with Footscray.  Always liked an underdog. It's sad success brings out my contempt for clubs but that's footy.

    Whoops didn't mean to quote myself.  But since Im here, why cant I give my post a like?

    I've got a soft spot for the mighty Dees!

    9 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    My weather forecast Ap is saying 70% chance of rain today and 80% tomorrow.

    Any concerns?

    Are we too tall ?  


    May Petty Tomlinson 

    TMCD BBB JVR 

     
    3 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

    Are we too tall ?  


    May Petty Tomlinson 

    TMCD BBB JVR 

    I don't think it's a concern given we can activate the sub at any time

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