2 hours ago, old dee said:

I have thought long and hard about this game. I will be there tonight, only a good first quarter will see us get the chocolates. Even then I don't see our forward line kicking a winning score. Sadly cats by 3 goals. 

 Come on OD a bit of confidence.

3 hours ago, JTR said:

How good is to have a game vs Geelong NOT in Geelong (first time since R4, 2021) 

I'm interested to see how they play Petracca today. O'Connor not being named would suggest they aren't going to have anyone sit on him, but after the relative success Brisbane & Richmond had I'm curious to see what they have up their sleeve. Surely they wont let him run around doing as he pleases? 

Tracc is on his way to having his best season yet. He's really busting the lines well.

Just needs to take Yzes advice to ANB a year or so ago and take that breath before offloading or kicking that goal on the run.

Enjoy the game tonight everyone. I've got a feeling it will be a cracker.

Go Dees

4 hours ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

Also would like a massive collective lift from our midfield who have been treading water of late.

Couldn’t have said it better.

Mids need to get back and give our defence some help, then also need to motor to give options in the forward line. 2-way running please.

51 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Two words: replacement [censored] buses. Yep, it’s our train line’s lucky weekend. 🤬

Allow plenty of extra time and a truckload of patience, coz you’re gonna need it. Same for going home afterwards.

Heads up, @Rab D Nesbitt!

Yes, I discovered that sad fact when I checked the timetable earlier.

Consequently, I shall take the manorial dog ute for a spin and, being a responsible quaffer, limit my booze intake to a sensible 2 pots per quarter. ( plus a couple pregame of course )

53 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Two words: replacement [censored] buses. Yep, it’s our train line’s lucky weekend. 🤬

Allow plenty of extra time and a truckload of patience, coz you’re gonna need it. Same for going home afterwards.

Heads up, @Rab D Nesbitt!

Thanks for looking out for me WCW. Luckily my place is almost equidistant to Ardeer station so I can catch a Ballarat V-Line train into Southern X and hopefully get the last one at night back again. Alas this means no post game drinkypoos. 

56 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Two words: replacement [censored] buses. Yep, it’s our train line’s lucky weekend. 🤬

Allow plenty of extra time and a truckload of patience, coz you’re gonna need it. Same for going home afterwards.

Heads up, @Rab D Nesbitt!

Train are also replacing buses on the Pakenham line FYI. 

I am all for upgrading the railway system, but for crying out loud how long does it take?!!!

Goody made a wonderful backhander to the AFL in his presser when he stated we don’t get to play the cats very often at the MCG.

So, for all those who whinge about how we’ve always got this as an away game, pleas get along tonight to try and push this honour on to someone else.

4 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Train are also replacing buses on the Pakenham line FYI. 

I am all for upgrading the railway system, but for crying out loud how long does it take?!!!

I know this is a typo but it does almost feel like buses are the default service, interspersed with the occasional convenience of a train replacing it. 

Wheels on the bus going round and round between Ringwood and Burnley too. But unsurprisingly didn't start until 11:30 last night. Wouldn't behappening if Bracks was still Premier

4 hours ago, Maldonboy38 said:

It is such a great feeling now, going to any game knowing we have a good chance of winning. The Premiership in 2021 changed everything - I am generally much more relaxed about footy in general. 

I can't see the Cats attack being as potent as it has the last 7 rounds. Our defensive organisation rarely allows teams more than 80 points, often under 65. 

Sparrow to run with Myers.

Petty to run with Stewart.

Kozzie, Chandler & Fritsch will be our major goal scorers.

 

Admire your level of confidence. For the most part it has been the same with me for the last three years.

But the last two games have given me reason for pause. Even if we play well I wouldn't be surprised if we lost this. It's not unreasonable since they are undefeated. It's our last two games that have me unnerved. That said if we do manage to beat the Cats it's a huge boost to our confidence and chances towards a flag. If we can recapture and bring the same to level of intensity and commitment we took to Adelaide we could very well do it.

30 minutes ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

I know this is a typo but it does almost feel like buses are the default service, interspersed with the occasional convenience of a train replacing it. 

Hahaha yep that just about sums it up

37 minutes ago, In Harmes Way said:

Goody made a wonderful backhander to the AFL in his presser when he stated we don’t get to play the cats very often at the MCG.

So, for all those who whinge about how we’ve always got this as an away game, pleas get along tonight to try and push this honour on to someone else.

Exactly right. Give the AFL a reason to stop scheduling us down at Taxpayers Park, like they do with the big clubs.

If we turn up and get 60k+ they will definitely continue to reward us with MCG games against the Cats, even if they are 'away' ones. 

For me it’s about keeping them to the 60-70pts.  Our game is still evolving, so if we can get this bit right, the result for me is less important.  I think we will win by about 17 points, though!

Harrison Petty to have a big game. Watch last week again and noted how he’s in the right spot, muffed a few shots but is really close to doing damage. Plus brings a defensive aggression to our forward line, ball to ground making space for Kozzie and the mids…

looking forward to the game!

Go demons!

1 minute ago, PaulRB said:

Harrison Petty to have a big game. Watch last week again and noted how he’s in the right spot, muffed a few shots but is really close to doing damage. Plus brings a defensive aggression to our forward line, ball to ground making space for Kozzie and the mids…

looking forward to the game!

Go demons!

I agree. Some pundits citing fitness issues. But he's making it to a lot of competitions. I really think most of his lack of form is a confidence in issue. A big game from home would go a long way into a win today. Here's hoping. Go Petty.

6 hours ago, picket fence said:

Am I the only one that would have BBB in for Petty??

Yep l would, Petty has been so unbelievably poor, he doesn’t deserve a 3rd or 4th chance

Good morning Worid. I’m awake …… and how are we all on this lovely day?

Me? Well, thank you for asking. I am confident, very confident.

if someone were to walk up to me and ask in a low voice “How are the Dees going to go tonight?”

I would stand tall, look them in the eye smile my smile that is almost, but not quite a sneer and respond “Beautifully. Our ground, Our time, Our team. The effing Cats do not stand a chance.”

…….. and then I would walk quietly away.

Dees to win…. As if you needed to ask.

Pointsbet offering odds of $9 for a Geelong win for a $10 bet. Good insurance I would have thought. 

1 hour ago, Jaded No More said:

Train are also replacing buses on the Pakenham line FYI. 

I am all for upgrading the railway system, but for crying out loud how long does it take?!!!

I caught the train to Murrumbeena from Richmond last night but today it is only trains to Caulfield then you can switch to Frankston Line heading into the city, so minimal extra time for the Cranbourne/Pakenham Lines travellers.

HUUUGE night for a certain 17yo girl who’ll be sitting in the cheer squad in between Pauline Fritsch and me at tonight’s game.

Jade has cerebral palsy, she communicates by typing on her iPad, has a feeding tube, walks in a slow, laboured way, and is a massive Dees fan, absolutely adores 31, as she refers to him. We’ve taken her to AFLW matches without incident but until now we weren’t sure if she was ready for a men’s match. Pauline and I have been planning for the perfect opportunity since early last year and tonight’s the night!

She doesn’t know she’s going. We’re not telling her until just before the match. She will absolutely lose her mind! 🥰

So if you see a diminutive girl with an away jumper with 31 on the back in the cheer squad… that’s Jade. ❤️💙

PS: Jade was told she needed braces. She got them last week and what colour braces did she choose? Red and blue (of course)!

39 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

HUUUGE night for a certain 17yo girl who’ll be sitting in the cheer squad in between Pauline Fritsch and me at tonight’s game.

Jade has cerebral palsy, she communicates by typing on her iPad, has a feeding tube, walks in a slow, laboured way, and is a massive Dees fan, absolutely adores 31, as she refers to him. We’ve taken her to AFLW matches without incident but until now we weren’t sure if she was ready for a men’s match. Pauline and I have been planning for the perfect opportunity since early last year and tonight’s the night!

She doesn’t know she’s going. We’re not telling her until just before the match. She will absolutely lose her mind! 🥰

So if you see a diminutive girl with an away jumper with 31 on the back in the cheer squad… that’s Jade. ❤️💙

PS: Jade was told she needed braces. She got them last week and what colour braces did she choose? Red and blue (of course)!

All credit to you WCW.

Hope Jade enjoys a big Dee’s win.

Mostly love Demonland for this sort of binary analysis. 🫠🤷‍♀️

 

Edited May 4, 20241 yr by Engorged Onion

A win gets us a game clear in the top 4, takes a big scalp, and hopefully gives us good confidence for next week and a tricky month ahead. 

A loss sees us slip behind the top sides, will have Demonland baying for blood, and will be extra frustrating given it’s Geelong. 

Well today is my last night of an epic holiday in NZ, I will be watching from Queenstown. I really really don’t want to be boarding a plane tomorrow heading back to reality in a grumpy mood. Please Melbourne FC play well and win. 
 

Vintage Clarry tonight