MFC 2024 BEST & FAIREST NIGHT

[spirit of norm smith 16,615]

3 hours ago, DubDee said:

I reckon ANB will go close 

Top 3 for sure

Good call 👏👏💙💙

[Jaded No More 68,975]

Chandler top 10, proving once again that Demonlanders don’t know what roles players are asked to play. Half of this site is constantly calling for him to be dropped. I crown thee “the next ANB”. 

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 5,556]

Well, I'm sufficiently uplifted by all of that!

Signed, Polyanna.

😊

[spirit of norm smith 16,615]

3 hours ago, Beetle said:

My tip is Viney.

Well played 

[layzie 34,326]

10 minutes ago, Graeme Yeats' Mullet said:

Not really, format dishes out a lot of votes they have to go somewhere 

Played every game, in the guts, finished off season without a lot of help at times. GC game was immense

Max was great, but missed a couple of games, and was doubled teamed a few times

Don't think I would have had him in the top 3 to be perfectly honest. That game against GC was his best in quite a while. 10 games where he didn't top over 20 possessions.

Max much more prolific and Trent Rivers not even getting in the top 5 is pretty weird.

Edited October 4, 2024 by layzie

[spirit of norm smith 16,615]

👏👏👏Trent Rivers 6th. 350 votes. Two behind Ed. So close. He had a superb year.  Glad he got the Coaches Award. 

[waynewussell 6,880]

17 minutes ago, picket fence said:

GOODWIN OUT OF HIS LEAGUE !!

Troll

[cookieboc 780]

why do I walk away knowing we are going to win the premiership next year. 

[DubDee 26,295]

31 minutes ago, layzie said:

Why do so many call him 'Bullen'?

I’ve always called him ‘Business’ coz you need an ABN for a business and it’s close.

not clever but still

[M_9 2,122]

2 minutes ago, Demon Disciple said:

I apologise if I’ve touched a nerve. It is your choice to support mediocrity.

I will continue to demand higher standards.

There were a number of 'incidents' that had a marked impact on our performance this year viz losing Gus, JS29 stuffing up, no, or limited preseason for Clarrie and Melky, losing Trac, and yes, some ordinary recruiting.

In an even competition there'd be 17 years between flags.

Methinks that you might be better off following a comp where there were, say, only 10 teams. 

My local team (one of 10 in the league) has won the last two flags and has lost only 5 games in the last three years. They're easy to follow. No need for me to demand higher standards.

[Supreme_Demon 3,916]

I thought it would be either Max Gawn or Jack Viney.

Very close!

Jack Viney now has 2 Melbourne Best & Fairests, the same as his Dad, Todd! Well done!

Go Demons in 2025! ❤️💙👹

 

 

 

Nibbler getting 3rd should hopefully bump up his trade value to the Crows. 😉

[layzie 34,326]

1 minute ago, DubDee said:

I’ve always called him ‘Business’ coz you need an ABN for a business and it’s close.

not clever but still

Yeah I called him the Bank of ANB for a little bit 

[Ethan Tremblay 31,243]

16 minutes ago, layzie said:

When Max got announced 2nd I thought Rivers was the only option. But then again we're just morons from the entitled Xbox generation 

Morons is a bit harsh. Id just say Lazy ldiots. 

Edited October 4, 2024 by Ethan Tremblay

[Left Foot Snap 2,558]

53 minutes ago, pitmaster said:

Are you guys for real? Harold Ball was an Australian Army medic, 33-game premiership ruckman, executed on a beach in the Pacific by Japanese soldiers during World War II.

 

 

I didn't know that, thanks. Do you know if it was related to the Bullwinkle and co events/tragedy?

[Big Col 1,349]

There really were some games towards the end of the season when we weren't doing that well but Jack stood out. Heart and soul kind of stuff. 
Congrats Jack on your second Bluey. Well deserved.

[jnrmac 20,271]

Congratulations to the warrior Jack Viney...

[Jaded No More 68,975]

6 minutes ago, cookieboc said:

why do I walk away knowing we are going to win the premiership next year. 

It’s the wine

[Deestar9 1,771]

43 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

He’s not a good public speaker. Never has been. 

Also if you’re not drunk after the last 3 weeks, you’re doing it wrong 

Spot on …he is not the best public speaker …it’s a lot easier sitting behind a keyboard and typing away. He’s genuine ..he loves the club & the players & that was certainly reciprocated. So for at least for tonight put away your cynicism and vitriol and take on board the positivity and hope from every person who spoke. 

[Left Foot Snap 2,558]

25 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

I’m surprised by this result if I’m being honest. But what do I know? I’ve been drunk since round 24 trying to cope with being a Melbourne supporter 

We went down to the MCG for the loss against GWS in Rd 20. We haven't sobered up or thawed out since!!

[Timothy Reddan-A'Blew 5,556]

9 minutes ago, cookieboc said:

why do I walk away knowing we are going to win the premiership next year. 

Cos.

Kos?

[DubDee 26,295]

My god I love Jack Viney

His sheer will and mentality coupled with Maxys leadership have kept the ship afloat until now 

I honestly don’t think he was that good this year. He has been better a few other years but if anyone deserves it he does

In times of Instagram italian food and crazy partying this is the man who backs up what he says.

We love you Jack

[M_9 2,122]

6 minutes ago, Supreme_Demon said:

I thought it would be either Max Gawn or Jack Viney.

Very close!

Jack Viney now has 2 Melbourne Best & Fairests, the same as his Dad, Todd! Well done!

Go Demons in 2025! ❤️💙👹

 

 

 

Nibbler getting 3rd should hopefully bump up his trade value to the Crows. 😉

Unfortunately I think it's locked in that we get their second round pick (currently 25).

We won't get their first pick (4).

We may get steak knives (they currently have picks 42 and 60).

[deanox 10,045]

2 minutes ago, M_9 said:

Unfortunately I think it's locked in that we get their second round pick (currently 25).

We won't get their first pick (4).

We may get steak knives (they currently have picks 42 and 60).

I reckon we'll be asking for more than 25, but might be hard to get it. Suspect we'd be wanting a pick 17-20 to reflect value.

[Palace Dees 2,352]

 

22 minutes ago, Deestar9 said:

Spot on …he is not the best public speaker …it’s a lot easier sitting behind a keyboard and typing away. He’s genuine ..he loves the club & the players & that was certainly reciprocated. So for at least for tonight put away your cynicism and vitriol and take on board the positivity and hope from every person who spoke. 

Exactly. What I was reminded of tonight is that we have a fantastic core of players (past and present) that deserve our continued appreciation and support, for they are the 'team we love'. As supporters, let's do everything we can to ensure the off field component is as engaged and focussed as them.  

Edited October 4, 2024 by Palace Dees
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[Supreme_Demon 3,916]

1 minute ago, M_9 said:

Unfortunately I think it's locked in that we get their second round pick (currently 25).

We won't get their first pick (4).

We may get steak knives (they currently have picks 42 and 60).

Pick 25# and pick 42# would be acceptable.

Could then package them up in a deal to Brisbane or Gold Coast for first round picks.