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23 hours ago, greenwaves said:

Improving connection,  perspective and communication is good , but it won't give us the forward line we need to win it this year.  The same problem remains.

I don't read replies or reactions 

 

Perhaps the irony is lost.

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    22 hours ago, DubDee said:

    It's great to feel excited about footy again!

    At least until round 1!

    Last season we didn’t get the chance to be excited even before round one. Playing Sydney in Sydney was a terrible way to start the season. I wasn’t surprised we lost. Not to mention having to fork out for flights and accommodation, and our cheer squad had to sit in the corner pocket because Sydney members sit behind the away goals. Plus the majority of Dees supporters couldn’t attend. And it made me so angry that the AFL scheduled it this way to hype up the Grundy vs Gawn thing. A loss in the first game played is huge.

    Thank goodness we’re not part of the ridiculous Opening Round this year. 

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    23 hours ago, greenwaves said:

    Improving connection, perspective and communication is good , but it won't give us the forward line we need to win it this year.  The same problem remains.

    I don't read replies or reactions 

     

    Hey there! Which one of us hurt you? 
     

    It doesn’t surprise me that someone who claims ‘they don’t read replies or reactions’ on an online supporter forum of the one club diminishes the benefits of connection, communication, and, lol, perspective.

    Sheesh!

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    4 minutes ago, rpfc said:

    Hey there! Which one of us hurt you? 
     

    It doesn’t surprise me that someone who claims ‘they don’t read replies or reactions’ on an online supporter forum of the one club diminishes the benefits of connection, communication, and, lol, perspective.

    Sheesh!

    One thing is certain rpfc, greenwaves does read the replies. It's OK greenwaves we are not all here to hurt you.

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    1 hour ago, Ghostwriter said:

    Last season we didn’t get the chance to be excited even before round one. Playing Sydney in Sydney was a terrible way to start the season. I wasn’t surprised we lost. Not to mention having to fork out for flights and accommodation, and our cheer squad had to sit in the corner pocket because Sydney members sit behind the away goals. Plus the majority of Dees supporters couldn’t attend. And it made me so angry that the AFL scheduled it this way to hype up the Grundy vs Gawn thing. A loss in the first game played is huge.

    Thank goodness we’re not part of the ridiculous Opening Round this year. 

    I was so excited (as I'm based in Sydney) to make that game and sit with the you and the rest of the lovely Demon Army!  Except then I had to work while at the game and when I was finally free in the final quarter, we fell off the cliff 🥲

    Edited by DeelightfulPlay
    To remove "now" about living in Sydney... it's been 3 years, I should get over my denial haha

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    24 minutes ago, DeelightfulPlay said:

    I was so excited (as I'm based in Sydney) to make that game and sit with the you and the rest of the lovely Demon Army!  Except then I had to work while at the game and when I was finally free in the final quarter, we fell off the cliff 🥲

    It was lovely seeing you there and not just because you brought delish cake you’d made 😅 I wish you still lived in Melb. 

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    3 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

    It was lovely seeing you there and not just because you brought delish cake you’d made 😅 I wish you still lived in Melb. 

    Likewise!  And glad that my bribery by cake works haha

    Also don't worry GW, I still live in Melbourne in my mind 😂  Accidentally even said to a waiter the other day that my friend "was visiting us in Melbourne from... Melbourne" which caused said friend and waiter to stare at me in concern

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    5 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

    Last season we didn’t get the chance to be excited even before round one. Playing Sydney in Sydney was a terrible way to start the season. I wasn’t surprised we lost. Not to mention having to fork out for flights and accommodation, and our cheer squad had to sit in the corner pocket because Sydney members sit behind the away goals. Plus the majority of Dees supporters couldn’t attend. And it made me so angry that the AFL scheduled it this way to hype up the Grundy vs Gawn thing. A loss in the first game played is huge.

    Thank goodness we’re not part of the ridiculous Opening Round this year. 

    Completely agree

    Not to mention having only Oct-Feb off as opposed to Sept-Mar this time

    Huge difference

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    19 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

    Last season we didn’t get the chance to be excited even before round one. Playing Sydney in Sydney was a terrible way to start the season. I wasn’t surprised we lost. Not to mention having to fork out for flights and accommodation, and our cheer squad had to sit in the corner pocket because Sydney members sit behind the away goals. Plus the majority of Dees supporters couldn’t attend. And it made me so angry that the AFL scheduled it this way to hype up the Grundy vs Gawn thing. A loss in the first game played is huge.

    Thank goodness we’re not part of the ridiculous Opening Round this year. 

    Some of that is fair. But I'm not sure we can complain about merely having an interstate game first up. While I hate how Collingwood play less interstate games and we always seem to be fixtured for away games against Geelong and West Coast every year only some teams can get a cushy easing into the year and some teams will have to face daunting teams early.

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    It's always interesting when someone volunteers information they don't have to. After games coaches can't admit that actually their team is hopeless and instead have to diplomatically use cliches to keep the supporter base happy. But it was telling that after maybe 2019 Nathan Jones repeated how much faith he had in our team and thus would keep playing. I had my doubts but 20 months later the team was purring along so nicely he couldn't get a game. These player comments don't promise miracles but they're a very good sign.
     

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    Tired, left out Nathan Jones' name

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    On 30/01/2025 at 08:09, binman said:

    It's amazing how similar all three articles are.

    That's the future of text based media - aggregated news siphoned from other sites and AI generated  articles.

    Well there was always the option - in the old days, of reading Jack Dyer's "Dyer'ere" articles in The Truth...

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    1 hour ago, Go Ds said:

    Some of that is fair. But I'm not sure we can complain about merely having an interstate game first up. While I hate how Collingwood play less interstate games and we always seem to be fixtured for away games against Geelong and West Coast every year only some teams can get a cushy easing into the year and some teams will have to face daunting teams early.

    Oh, we can complain. Ken Oaf we can complain. 😝 

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    7 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

    Oh, we can complain. Ken Oaf we can complain. 😝 

    I stand corrected! 😁

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    20 hours ago, DeelightfulPlay said:

    Likewise!  And glad that my bribery by cake works haha

    Also don't worry GW, I still live in Melbourne in my mind 😂  Accidentally even said to a waiter the other day that my friend "was visiting us in Melbourne from... Melbourne" which caused said friend and waiter to stare at me in concern

    “Bribery by cake”  that’s the lawyer in you 😂 if ever I’m up on a murder charge for *taking out, say for example, an Essendon supporter, I want you to defend me in court.

     

    * don’t worry… it would definitely be by accident

    Suspicious Monkey GIF by MOODMAN

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    6 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

    “Bribery by cake”  that’s the lawyer in you 😂 if ever I’m up on a murder charge for *taking out, say for example, an Essendon supporter, I want you to defend me in court.

     

    * don’t worry… it would definitely be by accident

    Suspicious Monkey GIF by MOODMAN

    You and I might need Redleg to defend (I believe he's a barrister?).  I'm a humble solicitor, churning in the contract mines. We'll not go far together in court, I fear, GW!  As much as I would say you're innocent... surely being a bomber supporter is considered provocation haha

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    12 minutes ago, DeelightfulPlay said:

    You and I might need Redleg to defend (I believe he's a barrister?).  I'm a humble solicitor, churning in the contract mines. We'll not go far together in court, I fear, GW!  As much as I would say you're innocent... surely being a bomber supporter is considered provocation haha

    Textbook Justifiable Homicide right there 

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    On 29/01/2025 at 04:16, Whispering_Jack said:

    According to Jack Viney, the foundation for Melbourne’s coming resurgence began at the pre-season camp at Bright, which focused heavily on the players’ connection, perspective and communication.

    Dees star reveals ‘robust discussions’ after turmoil of 2024

    “Melbourne veteran hard nut Jack Viney says the club’s ­decision to prioritise player connection and team bonding has allowed it to overcome last year’s problems.

    “The Demons’ culture was heavily questioned as midfield superstars Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca weighed up their futures at the club last season.

    “But best-and-fairest winner Viney, who ran a personal best 2km time trial over summer, said the Demons had changed their approach with the help of mindset master Ben Crowe”.

    I am really glad this has happened, after last year it is exactly what was needed. 
    The Football Department look each other in the eyes and lay it all out in front of everyone, every one gets a chance to have their say. 
    Last year we sporadically played some good games, but the team wasn’t playing as one. Players were trying, but they were playing as 22 individuals 

    A few things need to go our way this year, a few players need to “Step up and improve” and play that way each week

    If the attitude is Team Oriented and they really meant it. we have the Talent to be a serious contender

    Fritsch and JVR need to be the core of a cohesive forward line, for starters.
    The Players have to be hard on themselves (walk the talk)

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    On 30/01/2025 at 11:12, greenwaves said:

    Improving connection, perspective and communication is good , but it won't give us the forward line we need to win it this year.  The same problem remains.

    I don't read replies or reactions 

     

    Too bad 

    we may improve with ou re youngsters and new recruits plus enough to bridge the gap. 

    Itstoo early to write our cream off in Very early Feb.

    Wait until the end of season to read or perhaps appreciate others opinions of yours not being commented upon. 

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    53 minutes ago, 58er said:

    Too bad 

    we may improve with ou re youngsters and new recruits plus enough to bridge the gap. 

    Itstoo early to write our cream off in Very early Feb.

    Wait until the end of season to read or perhaps appreciate others opinions of yours not being commented upon. 

    Qué?

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    2 hours ago, ManDee said:

    Qué?

    Right???! 😂

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