What was your excuse?

[Doug Reemer 1,208]

16k at a Saturday Prime Time Home game.

I was there. If you weren’t whats your excuse? Want other clubs to respect us and stop saying we don’t turn up? Get off your [censored] and stick fat!

[greenwaves 516]

None of your business 

[Devil In Disguise 2,284]

Oh get off your soapbox. Some people have valid reasons why they can’t attend. If you put in an appearance hope you enjoyed yourself.

[ucanchoose 1,816]

It should have been a day game, and the Essendon game under the roof a night game.  Or the Q clash.   Terrible schedule from the AFL. The weather report said likely hail.

 

But we were there. I drove from Shepparton 

Edited July 27, 2024 by ucanchoose

[Doug Reemer 1,208]

2 minutes ago, ucanchoose said:

It should have been a day game, and the Essendon game under the roof a night game.  Or the Q clash.   Terrible schedule from the AFL. The weather report said likely hail.

 

But we were there. I drove from Shepparton 

Good on you!

[chook fowler 19,772]

My dog ate my ticket 

[At the break of Gawn 4,511]

Wife 9 months pregnant. I’ll buy another membership when the baby is born to make up for it.

[Billy 2,575]

Was too cold 🥶 

[BoBo 2,956]

Severe mental illness and not earning enough money will do it. 
 

Happy you’re able to go but some of us struggle every day just to survive. 

[BDA 23,048]

I couldn’t get out of the house. Somebody glued my doors and windows shut. 

[SPC 3,596]

Buy a membership every year for me and my daughter, live In Ballarat, but never attend night matches. Daughter not interested in footy, so it’s a donation. 

[Ethan Tremblay 31,388]

5 minutes ago, BoBo said:

Severe mental illness and not earning enough money will do it. 
 

Happy you’re able to go but some of us struggle every day just to survive. 

Look after yourself mate. Feel free to flick me a message anytime for a chat. 

(I didn’t go because I had severe diarrhoea)

[Abyssal 470]

10 minutes ago, Doug Reemer said:

16k at a Saturday Prime Time Home game.

I was there. If you weren’t whats your excuse? Want other clubs to respect us and stop saying we don’t turn up? Get off your [censored] and stick fat!

Not only do I not need an excuse not to go to a game, I certainly don’t need to explain to you why I didn’t.

Ps. We won a Grand Final with bugger all loyal MFC supporters there. Tonight’s loss was due to numerous factors, the sparse crowd was not one of them.

[Doug Reemer 1,208]

Just now, Abyssal said:

Not only do I not need an excuse not to go to a game, I certainly don’t need to explain to you why I didn’t.

Ps. We won a Grand Final with bugger all loyal MFC supporters there. Tonight’s loss was due to numerous factors, the sparse crowd was not one of them.

If you don't think a crowd of 40k screaming Melb fans wouldn't have an impact. It says more about you.

[The heart beats true 18,201]

3 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

I didn’t go because I had severe diarrhoea

That kind of excuse really sh!ts me.

[david_neitz_is_my_dad 4,084]

I was there but the club having a choking culture is a fine excuse for not turning up.

[dazzledavey36 56,331]

10 minutes ago, BoBo said:

Severe mental illness and not earning enough money will do it. 
 

Happy you’re able to go but some of us struggle every day just to survive. 

Hope you're well mate, always here for a chat whenever mate, you know where my inbox is.

[BLWNBA 1,483]

3 minutes ago, Doug Reemer said:

If you don't think a crowd of 40k screaming Melb fans wouldn't have an impact. It says more about you.

Wowee, that’s amazing mate! 

[dazzledavey36 56,331]

3 minutes ago, Doug Reemer said:

If you don't think a crowd of 40k screaming Melb fans wouldn't have an impact. It says more about you.

So you think 40k fans would have meant we didn't go 8-0 in centre bounce clearences in the last quarter??

Or maybe 40k fans would have meant Tom McDonald doesn't get outmarked twice by Hogan in thr last quarter which results in goals?

Right.

Edited July 27, 2024 by dazzledavey36

[Jibroni 5,057]

I live 800kms from the MCG but I understand why some choose not to go. But under 20k was a shock to see.

[Jibroni 5,057]

17 minutes ago, BoBo said:

Severe mental illness and not earning enough money will do it. 
 

Happy you’re able to go but some of us struggle every day just to survive. 

Keep your chin up Bobo, hope some luck comes your way.

Edited July 27, 2024 by Jibroni

[Abyssal 470]

Just now, Doug Reemer said:

If you don't think a crowd of 40k screaming Melb fans wouldn't have an impact. It says more about you.

I think your logic is sadly askew.

Didn’t GWS win the game with even less supporters present ?

And you know what you can do with your whimpy vomit emoji !

[DubDee 26,674]

15 minutes ago, BoBo said:

Severe mental illness and not earning enough money will do it. 
 

Happy you’re able to go but some of us struggle every day just to survive. 

take care mate. Reach out if you need help

[At Least I Saw a Flag 5,353]

I was there + a friend.

[Billy 2,575]

22 minutes ago, Billy said:

Was too cold 🥶 

Oh yeah & l live 350klm away & run a farm, but thanks for asking Doug