GAMEDAY: Rd 07 vs North Melbourne

[Demon Dynasty 17,109]

2 hours ago, DeelightfulPlay said:

Just arrived in Melbourne!  Look for WCW and I cheering on the boys in the Dees Army Bay tonight!

Where do we look for you after the first 2 minutes DP?

[beelzebub 23,242]

15 minutes ago, dees189227 said:

Just go and make a beeline for Todd Viney. At least you'll get your Melbourne fix

Sorry... whilst you're at another club... you're NOT Melb ;)

[JTR 2,844]

1 hour ago, ex52k2 said:

From round 7, all parking at the G will have to be purchased on line from Ticktec.

This is on the MCC website Once again if you dont have a mobile phone you just dont park at the G.

First refusing to axcept Australian money, then having to use credit cards now that isnt good enough, having to prepurchase parking tickets online from of all people.... TICKETEC.

What an outrage!  *shakes fist*
 

Don't mind it personally.  Now I can book my parking and turn up whenever I like, knowing I'll have a spot, rather than going as close to gate opening time as possible and then needing to kill a couple of hours.

Plus, other than pre-booked parking in the city (which yes, you book online), it's the cheapest and most convenient footy parking in town.

 

Edit - for anyone intending to drive in that doesnt know about the change:

https://mcg.org.au/getting-around/parking-schedule

 

Edited April 29, 2023 by JTR

[In Harmes Way 7,716]

Not even Wiseblood could talk up a loss tonight, not that he’d need to. Looking forward to a strong performance tonight and an opportunity to tune the game plan.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,123]

For non aligned supporters tonight's game will be boring.

For Norf supporters tonight's game will be tragic.

For Dees supporters tonight's game will be exultation.

[Stiff Arm 4,419]

7 minutes ago, In Harmes Way said:

Not even Wiseblood could talk up a loss tonight, not that he’d need to. Looking forward to a strong performance tonight and an opportunity to tune the game plan.

What ever happened to Wiseblood?

[dl4e 5,851]

Going to need warm clothing tonite. Got my usual dose of MFCSS of course.

[dees189227 12,295]

I really hope that we get a good crowd and just completely shut out the nth fans.

Look if we're serious we should win by at least 8 or 9 goals. I hope we start well & just put the foot down and dominate.

No pressure but would love to see Van Rooyen light up the G again.

The ruck battle will be interesting. 

Looking forward to tonight. Lets get our top spot back.

But feel for non supporters tonight. They're only options are us v nth or West coast v Carlton.

[leave it to deever 17,498]

I hope we come out really switched on and not expecting norf to be a pushover.

Also hope the quick turnaround in game time doesn't see us fade away in the last and we dominate all night.

[DeelightfulPlay 2,516]

19 minutes ago, Demon Dynasty said:

Where do we look for you after the first 2 minutes DP?

I'll probably be swamped under a Brodie Grundy head!  I'm dragging a normie Dee friend along, who will probably be utterly overwhelmed by us haha 

[DeelightfulPlay 2,516]

34 minutes ago, leave it to deever said:

Can you both wear a flower in your hair?

I'll be wearing custom made red and blue trousers 😁

[Maldonboy38 6,387]

Goodwin has spoken openly about exploring forward line options, so I can't see our forward line being too functional or explosive. And Clarkson will try and bring this game down with lots of stoppages, lots of short passes at half back, and lots of attempted switching off half back which rarely works against the Dees.

Goldstein will match us in the ruck, but our midfield will slaughter North's, and our backline can readily manage Zurhar etc... - the only real threat is Larkey who I rate very very highly. 

Dees by 40 points.

[Demon Dynasty 17,109]

23 minutes ago, DeelightfulPlay said:

I'll probably be swamped under a Brodie Grundy head!  I'm dragging a normie Dee friend along, who will probably be utterly overwhelmed by us haha 

A big Brodie head & a big red head will tend to do that!!

Im just behind where you are so if you're floundering ive got some WCW tonic in a hip flask!

P.S. don't tell her i said that! 😬

Edited April 29, 2023 by Demon Dynasty

[DeelightfulPlay 2,516]

Just now, Demon Dynasty said:

A big Brodie head & a big red head will tend to do that!!

Im just behind where you are so if you're floundering ive got some WCW tonic in a hip flask!

Excellent, we can exit the dry bay at half time and add some gin to that tonic!

[Fritta and Turner 4,202]

Thinking a 4-8 goal win but we must control the game

[ManDee 7,124]

1 hour ago, Fanatique Demon said:

I’ve been invited by a friend who is a North insider. He has stressed no opposition colours as we’ll be going into the North rooms. 🤐

Blue blazer and a blood nose should suffice 🙂

[Deebauched 1,220]

48 minutes ago, dees189227 said:

 

But feel for non supporters tonight. They're only options are us v nth or West coast v Carlton.

Why? No-one  cares about MFC. I dont feel anything for non mfc supporters. Alot of clubs hate us.

[Rodney (Balls) Grinter 10,666]

So, I hope the players are recoving well from the 5 day break, but personally, that umpiring at the Richmond game took it out of me as a supporter.  My voice is only just getting back to normal and I'm really hoping for an easy game tonight, because I'm not really going to be able to backup to my usual vocal standard if things get tight.

[Redleg 40,370]

7 minutes ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

So, I hope the players are recoving well from the 5 day break, but personally, that umpiring at the Richmond game took it out of me as a supporter.  My voice is only just getting back to normal and I'm really hoping for an easy game tonight, because I'm not really going to be able to backup to my usual vocal standard if things get tight.

Frees last night 28-14 in favour of Saints.

Obviously the winner was second to the ball all night.

[dees189227 12,295]

Also well done on Angus on his 150th

[Deebauched 1,220]

3 minutes ago, Rodney (Balls) Grinter said:

So, I hope the players are recoving well from the 5 day break, but personally, that umpiring at the Richmond game took it out of me as a supporter.  My voice is only just getting back to normal and I'm really hoping for an easy game tonight, because I'm not really going to be able to backup to my usual vocal standard if things get tight.

North played in QLD last Sunday.

Pretty much even stevens. Our players have no excuses tonight.

[Tarax Club 3,807]

 

Some of the chatter coming from Norf's coaching box this evening.

 

Making your footy club marginally relevant again.

1. Hit rock bottom and go to the draft for new blood.

2. 'Resurrect' a former player and champion coach.   

3. Develop the new talent assisted by the 'old hands'.

4. After the first rebuild flops reset and go again.

5. AFL inserts new team which quickly compromises draft.

6. Every defeat is now certified as 'character building'.

7. It takes 'time' (eons) there are no quick fixes in footy.

8. There is no guarantee of success just hard work.

9. While the sun is setting on your career keep it 'classy'.

 

 

 

Edited April 29, 2023 by Tarax Club
it's a full stop.

[Rodney (Balls) Grinter 10,666]

I was thinking before that I'd be happy with just a well controlled win that gets us the 4 points tonight, then I remembered how much pain North have caused me over the years and it's reminded me that I want us to pile drive them into the ground and rub their noses in it hard.

[WalkingCivilWar 39,266]

3 hours ago, DeelightfulPlay said:

Just arrived in Melbourne!  Look for WCW and I cheering on the boys in the Dees Army Bay tonight!

🥳 was about to ask if you’d made it here, DP. STOKED that you have!!! We’ll be loud and proud and have heaps of chaotic fun, just like we did in Brisbane… only this time we’ll win!

GO THE MIGHTY DEES!!!

❤️💙❤️💙

[Adam The God 29,656]

Obviously I'd like us to kill them, but I'll be happy with any win and no injuries.

Ideally, I'd like us to keep exploring this forward mix and getting some defensive cohesion at the back. May finding some form would be handy too.

Edited April 29, 2023 by A F