GAMEDAY: SF vs Carlton

[Palace Dees 2,171]

8 minutes ago, Red But Mostly Blue said:

It's D Day! The sun is shining!☀️

It's a year on since we were bundled out of the finals at home... 

...IT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN

We're such a good side that even our classic/frustrating 1-2 qtr efforts have been enough to see off competitors. Most losses, we have beaten ourselves, or been dudded by ARC. We have dealt with limited/no forwards, so much so that we had to tap into a (seriously good) oldie but a goodie in Melk and a backman to keep us going. Even without them we have found ways to win. 

We will be propelled by a desire to right last year's (and indeed last week's) wrong. We will be fuelled by Gus. We will continue our quest to add another premiership for this amazing club. 

Won't be easy, the Blues are travelling well. Just needs buy in from everyone. Heart. And fire from the first bounce. 

I've had my ups and downs this week since Thurs, but we're here now and it just feels right.

Dees by 19 pts. 

Love it. Can you please post that again in audio, together with the Melbourne theme song please? I will then play it on repeat for my 2+ hour trip to the G today. 🤗

[drdrake 3,133]

Just now, dl4e said:

The ruck situation.

We have a ruck that gets better with more game time.  The 10 percent of time Gawn doesn't ruck, tmac  smith or even Tomlinson can go in.

What do you do bring in some one that is ineffective up forward to ruck for 15mins a game

[Deebauched 1,220]

Melbourne need to come out fast and angry. Tackle relentlessly and apply the pressure that we're admired for. Carlton will buckle.

Does anyone know if  Tricky Gil has appointed umpires known for their love for Carlton AKA Curnow?

Id put nothing nothing past that fake administrator. Why is he still hanging around. I still havent heard Dillon speak. His he a deaf mute?

[beelzebub 23,242]

41 minutes ago, Brownie said:

We do have a forward system @beelzebub, it's called "kick it to the clump!"
 

My bad.... how could i forget such genius 😉

Well alrighty then....

[WalkingCivilWar 39,266]

1 minute ago, IRW said:

Goodwin won't win ...again  ( blues banner)

Do better to concentrate on the opposition 22 imo

Our banner isn’t at all concerned with the opposition. We’re using our space wisely, including a shoutout to Gussy and Hibbo. Oh, and THE MOST amazing graphic thus far. A montage of players: Kozzie and my absolute favourite inclusion… three of the “lesser lights” in Nibs, Smithy and Spaz. Not a Maxy, Tracc or Clarrie in sight. 😁

 

[Queanbeyan Demon 6,737]

37 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

The Manor’s attack dogs are quite excited today!

It’s a good omen

If that's excited - I'm f*&%$#g worried @Bitter but optimistic

Edited September 15, 2023 by Queanbeyan Demon

[WalkingCivilWar 39,266]

5 minutes ago, Deebauched said:

 

Does anyone know if  Tricky Gil has appointed umpires known for their love for Carlton AKA Curnow?

 

We have the distinct displeasure of having Nathan Williamson (#22) officiating tonight. So get ready for Free kick, Carlton. 

[Queanbeyan Demon 6,737]

5 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Our banner isn’t at all concerned with the opposition. We’re using our space wisely, including a shoutout to Gussy and Hibbo. Oh, and THE MOST amazing graphic thus far. A montage of players: Kozzie and my absolute favourite inclusion… three of the “lesser lights” in Nibs, Smithy and Spaz. Not a Maxy, Tracc or Clarrie in sight. 😁

 

I always look forward to the banner @WalkingCivilWar. Right up there with 'Max the Magnificent' rolling into his right boot from just outside the hotdog stand and slotting one to drive the death nail into the Carlsum coffin.

[Queanbeyan Demon 6,737]

9 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Our banner isn’t at all concerned with the opposition. We’re using our space wisely, including a shoutout to Gussy and Hibbo. Oh, and THE MOST amazing graphic thus far. A montage of players: Kozzie and my absolute favourite inclusion… three of the “lesser lights” in Nibs, Smithy and Spaz. Not a Maxy, Tracc or Clarrie in sight. 😁

 

And hopping Kosi does the same tonight . . . I'll loose my sh&t either way.

[DubDee 24,703]

1 hour ago, Young Angus said:

Surely Schache or Grundy sub right???  Why do we have Schache if we didn't put him in this week FFS??!?!

no idea why we have Schache on the list. But he should not get near the senior team, especially in finals

[Jaded No More 68,602]

At least nobody is on weather watch today

[DubDee 24,703]

43 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

That’s what’s on tonight’s banner!!!

😂

what's the other line?

Win the Toss, listen to Bros?

[fr_ap 2,435]

Getting huge vibes of us vs Hawthorn semi in 2018. They are where we were and we are walking wounded and arguably on the decline, as Hawthorn were. I hope I'm wrong. 

[Palace Dees 2,171]

23 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Our banner isn’t at all concerned with the opposition. We’re using our space wisely, including a shoutout to Gussy and Hibbo. Oh, and THE MOST amazing graphic thus far. A montage of players: Kozzie and my absolute favourite inclusion… three of the “lesser lights” in Nibs, Smithy and Spaz. Not a Maxy, Tracc or Clarrie in sight. 😁

 

The great sports photographer,  Michael Willson, has an exhibition of his work currently. I would pay to see one with pic of the of the Demon Army banners over the years. 

True artistic genius. 😘

 

[Roost it far 7,643]

2 minutes ago, fr_ap said:

Getting huge vibes of us vs Hawthorn semi in 2018. They are where we were and we are walking wounded and arguably on the decline, as Hawthorn were. I hope I'm wrong. 

We’re hardly on the decline, we’ve got a great list with plenty of youngsters, amazing draft picks and Shane McAdam in the way. Plenty to be excited about.

[Deeoldfart 7,999]

We must play like there’s no tomorrow, because there is no ‘tomorrow’.  If we’re all switched on to this mindset, and play as a team, we will win. I know we have it in us, we just need to produce it.  Dees by 9 pts.

[WalkingCivilWar 39,266]

11 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

At least nobody is on weather watch today

I kinda am, Jaded. I just need to think about the sun and I’m burnt to a crisp. There isn’t a sunscreen on the planet that can protect me, unless someone’s invented SPF10,000 overnight. As a fellow-ranga I’m sure you hear me, amirite?

[WalkingCivilWar 39,266]

3 minutes ago, Palace Dees said:

The great sports photographer,  Michael Willson, has an exhibition of his work currently. I would pay to see one with pic of the of the Demon Army banners over the years. 

True artistic genius. 😘

 

So cool to hear feedback like this. And now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to tell my comrades what you’ve just said. 😊

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,220]

1 hour ago, dazzledavey36 said:

It was all set up for us.

Had we gone through to the prelim we were playing either a banged up Port Adelaide or GWS giants off a 6 day break. 

This is why I'm not one bit confident tonight now. Just think the players will be mentally cooked from last Thursday as well as the emotional tool from the Brayshaw saga.

I’m confident we’ll win and I’ll be happy, but not excited. For me tonight should be a formality considering our list and experience. My excitement will return should we bother to show up against the Lions.

Edited September 15, 2023 by Bombay Airconditioning

[gregdemon 623]

6 hours ago, Engorged Onion said:

Yeah, but

a) it will be great debate next year when we are top 4 again  and the heightened anxiety around can we be the first to go out 3x straight sets - I mean "how embarrassment!"

b) The thread of When will Melbourne break these Embarrassing Records, will get another notch.

 

yes   must avoid the reputation of soft in finals ..  which we are not but the outside world will think that

[fr_ap 2,435]

1 minute ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

I’m confident we’ll win and I’ll be happy, but not excited. For me tonight should be a formality considering our list and experience. My excitement will return should we bother to show up against the Lions.

Wow mate you are in for disappointment if you think this is a formality.

They have a terrific list, several gamebreakers (Brownlow medallist, Coleman medallist) and have lost one game in 3 months. 

What is it Super funds say? Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance? It's no wonder they need to say it so often, people just assume the status quo will continue forever. 

[Demonland 70,469]

 

[Roost it far 7,643]

I’m not feeling it today, the Blues have that intangible quality atm that drives teams to win. Funnily enough I think we’d go much better against the Bears than they would. This is a game we really wanted no part of.

[Bombay Airconditioning 6,220]

9 minutes ago, fr_ap said:

Wow mate you are in for disappointment if you think this is a formality.

They have a terrific list, several gamebreakers (Brownlow medallist, Coleman medallist) and have lost one game in 3 months. 

What is it Super funds say? Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance? It's no wonder they need to say it so often, people just assume the status quo will continue forever. 

Agreed, however I did say “should be” a formality.

[Palace Dees 2,171]

5 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

Ah....memories 

Of when we kicked straight! 😫