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Not at all confident. 
 

Clearly we all know the contest is where it’s all gonna have the most impact against the Lions. 
Question is which part of the ground?

with Petracca out of the guts and down forward more we really need to trust that the new group of mids will get the job done. Sparrow, Rivers Jordon et al are seasoned bodies and should physically match it with the Lions. 
But of course, after that there’s skill level…. and whether we have enough of that I’m not so sure. 
 

Draw somewhere in the 65 point range. 

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    Righto gang, not braggin' - just statin'. 

    Enjoying an Aperol whilst killing time. Overnight ferry Brindisi to Corfu.

    1020h game time in Grecia. I'll be listening (sun too bright to watch) and reading. 

    Don't let me down guys. Saints coverage not bad. Hardly a Michaelangelo picture of the game but ...

    Go Dee's ... happy to get the 4 points but 2 from JvR and Kossie would be nice.

    Melbourne ... M. Gawn ... 3 votes.

     

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    I'm a little scarred from the start of the year where they just blew us away in the midfield until the lights blew out.  Hoping we can capture some of that magic from the final 10 minutes!

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    It's going to be a perfect night weather wise. no excuses for fumbling

    Looking forward to watching the BB/JVR combo in action. Reckon they'll kick 6-7 goals between them with Trac chipping in with a couple.

    Lower the eyes boys. Lower the eyes.

    I have belief and reckon we'll win by 25 points.

    Go Dees

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    Down from NSW for my fourth interstate trip. currently on 2 wins and 1 loss, hoping to add to the win column. 

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    4 hours ago, M_9 said:

    Righto gang, not braggin' - just statin'. 

    Enjoying an Aperol whilst killing time. Overnight ferry Brindisi to Corfu.

    1020h game time in Grecia. I'll be listening (sun too bright to watch) and reading. 

    Don't let me down guys. Saints coverage not bad. Hardly a Michaelangelo picture of the game but ...

    Go Dee's ... happy to get the 4 points but 2 from JvR and Kossie would be nice.

    Melbourne ... M. Gawn ... 3 votes.

     

    Ah Corfu, check out the cricket pitch in the middle of the town. Bizarre!

    34 minutes ago, BDA said:

    It's going to be a perfect night weather wise. no excuses for fumbling

    Very funny.

    Wont be a game for silky skills.

     

    Huge huge game.  Win it and we are likely top 4. Loss means likely battle and a 5-6 finish still could eventuate.  Strange to drop Grundy but in Goody we trust !! 

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    It's one of those games, win and The Lions simply can't play the MCG - lose and we are Just pretenders. Just take the four points " not you Petracca" and don't read the press. 

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    What a game this will be.

    Brisvegas are looking to gain street cred at The G and we must win to solidify a top four spot. 

    Our defence must restrict them. A repeat of last week's form from May would be handy and we must keep a leash on Charley.

    I reckon Petracca will spend more time at centre bounces and tonight's finals like game will draw the best from Viney.

    Our forward line is the question mark. Someone must lead the way with a four goal haul. It's a huge test for JVR but hopefully BBB will snag one early and drag the heat. A return to form from Kozzie and we're certainties!

    Friday night games make for a very painful trek from The Manor. Could someone please confirm whether or not  Dynon Road is fully functional?

    The Manor's in house diviner has predicted Dees by 19.

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    🥳🥳🥳  GAMEDAY!  🥳🥳🥳

    Us by lots 

    8 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    Friday night games make for a very painful trek from The Manor. Could someone please confirm whether or not  Dynon Road is fully functional?

     

    Catch the train y’ lazy old bastard. 


    Big stage Friday night, the streets are watching Kozzie the time is now to unleash the fury. 

    Time to send a message, a timely  reminder to the player haters that we are playing for keeps this year.

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    2 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Catch the train y’ lazy old bastard. 

    One, that would mean rubbing shoulders ( Urgh ) with plebeians - a fate to be avoided at all costs.

    And two .... most horribly .... the terrifying probability  of the train picking up neanderthals at St. Albans!

    No, I shall travel in one The Manor's comfortable fleet in far better company.

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    Hope we win in the ruck - no Grundy may change the psyche of Max

    Max has struggled with tall, gawky ruck opponents in the past

    Limit the influence of Neale and that other young kid (whose name escapes me - looks fairly suited to owning a long sword and drinking mead)

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    6 hours ago, M_9 said:

    Righto gang, not braggin' - just statin'. 

    Enjoying an Aperol whilst killing time. Overnight ferry Brindisi to Corfu.

    1020h game time in Grecia. I'll be listening (sun too bright to watch) and reading. 

    Don't let me down guys. Saints coverage not bad. Hardly a Michaelangelo picture of the game but ...

    Go Dee's ... happy to get the 4 points but 2 from JvR and Kossie would be nice.

    Melbourne ... M. Gawn ... 3 votes.

     

    Presently feels like 9 degrees ....top of 14 and overcast all day with ye olde Melbourne eddy circling (again).

    Cant get toast & Vegemite in bed let alone an Aperol from me lil storm cloud.

    Really appreciate you not rubbin it in!!

    THANKS Ollie!

    😝

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    Confidence is low, but optimism is high.

    I love and hate Friday night games for this reason. Win and the weekend is set up. Lose and you'll be annoyed for the rest of the weekend. 

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    1 minute ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    One, that would mean rubbing shoulders ( Urgh ) with plebeians - a fate to be avoided at all costs.

    And two .... most horribly .... the terrifying probability  of the train picking up neanderthals at St. Albans!

    No, I shall travel in one The Manor's comfortable fleet in far better company.

    Hey! We ARE NOT neanderthals  here in snorbs. Meth heads? Yes. Shoplifters? Yes. People who sleep in other people’s toss-out? Sometimes. But we’re NOT Neanderthals! 

    Besides, replacement buses on our line ended last night, we’re back to first-world travel! 

    24 minutes ago, YesitwasaWin4theAges said:

    the streets are watching Kozzie 

     

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    6 hours ago, M_9 said:

    Righto gang, not braggin' - just statin'. 

    Enjoying an Aperol whilst killing time. Overnight ferry Brindisi to Corfu.

    1020h game time in Grecia. I'll be listening (sun too bright to watch) and reading. 

    Don't let me down guys. Saints coverage not bad. Hardly a Michaelangelo picture of the game but ...

    Go Dee's ... happy to get the 4 points but 2 from JvR and Kossie would be nice.

    Melbourne ... M. Gawn ... 3 votes.

     

    Well played haha. 

    Hope you're having a beautiful time, been many moons since I was over there!

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    12 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

    Confidence is low, but optimism is high.

    I love and hate Friday night games for this reason. Win and the weekend is set up. Lose and you'll be annoyed for the rest of the weekend. 

    Frees up a tonne of time though. No footy shows, no newspapers, no online articles etc. 😭


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