Get to the ‘G!

[Roost it far 7,334]

I took my partner, my kids and a friend to the MCC members in 22 when we narrowly lost. The rancid, humourless abuse we and others copped including “sit down you stupid c..t” delivered to my partner means I’m unlikely to go. Just can’t be bothered, I love friendly banter at the footy but it’s becoming more and more abusive as the years go by. Sheesh, I sound old! 

[Winners at last 5,147]

7 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

I took my partner, my kids and a friend to the MCC members in 22 when we narrowly lost. The rancid, humourless abuse we and others copped including “sit down you stupid c..t” delivered to my partner means I’m unlikely to go. Just can’t be bothered, I love friendly banter at the footy but it’s becoming more and more abusive as the years go by. Sheesh, I sound old! 

I usually don't have a problem with other supporters (in MCC) other than at filth matches.

I occasionally have pleasant conversations with opposition supporters ... 

 

Edited August 23 by Winners at last

[DEE32 86]

I honestly can’t shake the feeling of trepidation for tonight’s game, being at that final with Gus out cold and Oliver rolling him over followed by mass Filth cheering and chanting was one of the worst experiences I’ve had at the footy. I thought I was past it but as the game gets nearer, 😣

I hope the team can turn the tide on this one. Smash the filth! 

[Rodney (Balls) Grinter 10,631]

1 hour ago, DubDee said:

If you can't see the difference between KPMG and a football club, I'm not sure I can help you. Can't remember KPMG have 90K fans cheer them on when their annual financial results were released. The emotion in footy is why we love it

Spotify on DubDee this is a point that those that suggest footy as being just a business really need to wrap their head around it alot better.

Sure there are some business principles that need to be applied to make sure the books ballance, but it's a 'business model' built on people's passion and loyalty - stuff around with that too much and they might find their revenue streams evaporating.

I do have to say that the way that the best seats at the MCG are sold for our home games to the exclusion or regular MFC members is something that's seen my enthusiasm wane, particularly thus past half season when we have started loosing again as well, as have the cold late night game timeslot that's great for the TV business, but not for me.

 

Back on the ANB aspect, I do think that if players are going to request trades like this and/or be militant about it, then the club's should have better mechanisms to claw back player payments etc retrospectively.  There needs to be a better disincentive for the players to demand breaking contracts.  But as I've stated elsewhere, in the case of ANB, I think he owes us nothing and helped deliver a flag for us.  And he's going home, not demanding a move to the Magpies, Hawks or Lions for more money or other opportunities.  I think the club gets better rep and ability to attract and retain good players, by treating the ones we have well, reasonably and fairly. 

Edited August 23 by Rodney (Balls) Grinter

[Wodjathefirst 2,625]

Being at the G watching us beat the umpire assisted premiers of 2023, surrounded by black and white feral supporters (both at the game and on the train)… priceless. GO DEES

[Jaded No More 67,563]

1 hour ago, Roost it far said:

I took my partner, my kids and a friend to the MCC members in 22 when we narrowly lost. The rancid, humourless abuse we and others copped including “sit down you stupid c..t” delivered to my partner means I’m unlikely to go. Just can’t be bothered, I love friendly banter at the footy but it’s becoming more and more abusive as the years go by. Sheesh, I sound old! 

I am sure if you came, you can come sit in the members bays and you won't have to deal with it. There are plenty of empty seats always in M50-M52

I report anyone in black and white who attempts to walk into our section straight to the MCC security and have them removed. Yes I am that level of petty! 

I won't go to away games against them anymore, except finals. 
I should have made that call a few years ago when I had to report one of their supporters for racially abusing Jetta, but the Gus incident last year was the final straw. 

[FearTheBeard 1,195]

If anyone wants to sit in a Melbourne only area, my 2 Level 2a redlegs seats will be empty. I'll be in the Members so wont be using them.

[Melonmonster 51]

Can we please be loud tonight!!!

From the get go! Where member going rod raw huge crowds but we can be louder !!!!!

don’t be too cool for school get amongst it and join in on the cheering 🤙

[daisycutter 29,265]

2 hours ago, FearTheBeard said:

If anyone wants to sit in a Melbourne only area, my 2 Level 2a redlegs seats will be empty. I'll be in the Members so wont be using them.

i'd bevery  interested ftb. how many seats? It's me and 2 grandkids.  Also I guess would need a barcode or such.

@Fear the beard

Edited August 23 by daisycutter

[dl4e 5,843]

Get to the G but be aware of rancid parasitic black and white animals.

[Lou C. Fur 1,009]

On my way. Go Dees!

[ChaserJ 4,631]

Here in M4 (Demon Heartland area  for Dee fans only apparently).

[Undeeterred 3,033]

On 23/08/2024 at 12:36, DubDee said:

If you can't see the difference between KPMG and a football club, I'm not sure I can help you. Can't remember KPMG have 90K fans cheer them on when their annual financial results were released. The emotion in footy is why we love it

Sure, love the footy. But drop the idea of owning the lives of a bunch of 28 year olds who really don’t owe you anything 

[Wodjathefirst 2,625]

To all the members, supporters and fans that went to the G and gave it to Maynard…….. thanks. 

[DubDee 24,282]

36 minutes ago, Undeeterred said:

Sure, love the footy. But drop the idea of owning the lives of a bunch of 28 year olds who really don’t owe you anything 

Owning the lives of 28yos?

I just said I wanted him to stay and see out his contract he signed  

There would be many blokes on the list that are sacrificing family over footy. Alex chose to leave when he secured a deal in SA and that’s ok. But it’s also ok to acknowledge the others who choose MFC and to point out the fact he could have stayed. 

Edited August 24 by DubDee

[Bowserpower 95]

On 22/08/2024 at 11:55, Undeeterred said:

Mate, if he was an accountant at KPMG, and had a young family and chose to go back to Adelaide to work for PwC, do you reckon anyone would say he owes KPMG because they paid him to do his job for 10 years?

Of course not. Why do people think it’s different just because these people are footballers?

One of the more ridiculous takes on here.

[Bowserpower 95]

On 20/08/2024 at 09:58, chookrat said:

ANB is not walking out on us, he is looking after his family who need him more than Melbourne. He is doing the right thing by his family and the club and is an absolute champion.

I'd hate to break this to you because he is a champion and he is doing the right thing but he is indeed walking out on the club. No matter how much of a good bloke and genuine guy he is, it doesn't change the fact is that he's opting out on his contract signed last year to be somewhere else.

Good man, great morals but is choosing to leave.