On 27/09/2024 at 01:36, dl4e said:

I am finding this granny to be one of the hardest to pick a winner.

Yep & for the first time in years I'm not bothered who wins.

But it's going to be close I hope. 

As I've stated before, whichever coach loses I'll feel for. For fagan to lose 2 in a row will be so shattering for him. 

How goods the weather though? 

And thank goodness we'll have a new premiership winner tomorrow so I know longer have to hear Collingwood are reigning premiers

Edited September 27, 2024Sep 27 by dees189227

 

Go Sesto!  I'm sure he'll do us proud!

 

Enjoy the Melbourne v Sydney game tonight aka Storm v Roosters

  On 27/09/2024 at 08:15, Demonland said:

 

Not surprised at this. I understand he lives in Byron Bay. Long commute to work

  On 27/09/2024 at 10:47, bobby1554 said:

Not surprised at this. I understand he lives in Byron Bay. Long commute to work

Wowsers. I’m currently in Kirra/Coolangatta and am amazed at the traffic and amount of time it takes to go from one end of the Gold Coast to the other, let alone from Byron to Brissie. Not sure of his family / partner situation but if you’re earning good coin and will do for only a few more years, suck it up and live closer by.

We're all happy and very excited.

Want the Swannies to win, but am afraid the Lions will get up by a 4 goals-ish :-/

Happy grand final day!

Greatest day ever on the sporting calendar. 

Brisbane by 3 and Hugh McLugguge for the Normie.

Got in the queue at 6;40am,  Could have gotten here at 8:24 and got the seat next to me 😂

Grand final day just love it. Getting to the G it's my favourite day along with the boxing day test.

Weekend already off to a great start with the storm getting through to the NRL gf last night.

Hoping for a cracker of a game today

I always envy the supporters of the two grand final teams that get to experience the whole lot. As I get older the more I crave to experience this with my fellow demon family. Hopefully those who haven’t experienced any of it get to soon! I was only about 6 in 2000 so I don’t really remember too much(thank god)

 

Anyway, the weather is a beauty! Enjoy your day everyone! 

  On 27/09/2024 at 22:26, roy11 said:

Got in the queue at 6;40am,  Could have gotten here at 8:24 and got the seat next to me 😂

Where is your seat (approx)? I was successful in the ballot, seat is Level 4 on the wing ... row W. There will be seats available to MCC restricted members. Update:  MCC FB page .... seats went onsale at 9.40 am!!

I think I'll stay in the bar (Percy Beames) while some singer is 'performing' (aka miming). FWIW there's a rumour that an Aussie will join that singer for a song ... tip is that it's tiny Tina Arena.

Edited September 27, 2024Sep 27 by Winners at last

Grand Final day brings a special feeling with it. Better than Xmas say, Boxing Day, Cup day by a stretch.

Love seeing people around town in their colours, every big footy fan deserves a chance to experience this.

I've never been to one, was hoping to save it for when we made one again but am tempted to check the restricted members offering. 

Should be a hell of a game watch, I won't be barracking for anyone just enjoying it. If I absolutely have to tip then om saying Swans by 7 and Papley Norm.

Edited September 27, 2024Sep 27 by layzie

Go Lions!

Lions by 2 points. 

Daniher for Norm Smith medal with 5 goals, 20 disposals.

Margin ticket says 27 so wanting that. Prefer Swans as Lions fans at the Gabba are mostly wankers. John Denver FFS.

Sydney by 28

McCluggage first goal (paying $41)

Some random no name like Melican to win the Norm Smith.

Daniher to kick the last goal of the game after going 0.4.

In the city now, just seeing everyone in there supporter gear makes me jealous, but then I think if it's Melbourne I'd be a nervous wreck.

Just read an article in JJ and how he grew up barracking for the swans & lived near the coach. Good on him if he could fulfil his dream today. At least he'll start on the ground

  On 27/09/2024 at 23:15, Winners at last said:

Where is your seat (approx)? I was successful in the ballot, seat is Level 4 on the wing ... row W. There will be seats available to MCC restricted members. Update:  MCC FB page .... seats went onsale at 9.40 am!!

I think I'll stay in the bar (Percy Beames) while some singer is 'performing' (aka miming). FWIW there's a rumour that an Aussie will join that singer for a song ... tip is that it's tiny Tina Arena.

Soz, went to the gym, thought I’d be productive

second row level 3 in front of FGS

Expect a cracking game until the 3rd qtr then Swans to get on a run and end up winning by 50+

Phil Davis convinced me of this when talking about GWS in 2019 and how when the game gets a little bit away the winning side seem to go hell for leather with everyone trying to win a Norm Smith.

And the GWS run to the GF was eerily similar to Brisbanes…

Edited September 28, 2024Sep 28 by Watson11
Added last line

I wonder what the level of interest is in this game interstate. I suspect if you dig a little that it's not great.

Similarly the level of interest in Melbourne in the Storm is abysmal.

The GF really needs to go on the road occasionally. (One in every three years would be fine)

Edited September 28, 2024Sep 28 by Diamond_Jim

Didn’t realise Fagan was with our organisation for as long as he was.

1998 - 2007.