leave it to deever

All pundits and logic predict a pretty decent pummelling for us. But I reckon with our backs against the wall we have this. By 21 points.

Sad but very true. I mentioned it for context . It was an interesting season for the lions. Also our three losses were catastrophic compared to theirs. Thanks Vdl I'm glad you finished your moniker with the word land on the end of it, otherwise it makes a pretty bad hyphenation.

I know but selfishly I feel a lot better.

Agreed geriatric Dee. Sorry I've probably taken that way too far. You can spell the last word in my username with B of it makes you feel better. But JB was pretty dope on. My only detractions would be Salem and Fritta. The latter just a little because he certainly improved and got his hands on the more and increased his tackle count of only two to a lot more from his previous ones of zip. The only issue being his once very realable kicking at goal has kicked the bucket. Perhaps a sequel of Daniel Day Lewis's film of "My left foot."... to 'My inaccurate foot." But the team as a whole was atrocious. I forced myself to watch as much of the replay I could physically stomach and it looked worse It really seemed like a training.match with a team with no games under their belt v a team that had a dozen. Constant unforced skill errors , terrible accuracy by foot, endless handballs missing their targets and fumbles galore. And the main problem being this was mostly being done by our more " seasoned players". In fact many of these highly paid veterans looked more clumsy with the ball than a high school boy fiddling with his Beau's undergarments in the back of his 60 Chevy.

Yea dire times but it's only three games in and remember the Lions doing the same start last year, and then recovering to win the Grand Final. And Carlton in the year prior losing a patch of eight out of nine, to beat us in a semi. Ok yes they got lucky with our atrocious delivery into our fwd line and similar kicking at goal and then our mishandling in the last 40 seconds. But the history books don't mention that. Or that Brisbane were defeated by much better teams than we have faced in our three losses and by much less too. ( Excluding GwS.) But history does have records of teams being in deeper doo doo, we currently find ourselves in. Probably not the best place to have to turn things around down in Geelong but we have had one of our greatest wins there in 2021 . But a loss there which most punters forecast will see an inordinate amount of pressure upon us with the Dons in Adelaide. But this time a venue where we've had even better success. Will the players have our previous performances at these grounds see their subconscious bring about some similar ones? If not ,I fear five and zip is just insurmountable. And yes as mentioned the above have climbed such heights , we are not at present in the same league so to speak as many of those. So as the old saying goes and it's rarely more apt..." This is a must win game". Alas, I'm pretty confident we won't win. Either. Which links this to other threads and apologies if I've inappropriately created another. But my main for this was not to point out our numerous flaws. There's not enough space in the server but rather to allow you good Demonland people ( and some mates) a place to just express their disgust, disappointment, disdain and displeasure of being a Dees ( and not so much ) delighter in these dirty days. Again I foresee server issues. Let it out folks. You deserve better. Especially the heroes that pay their memberships and take their families to all the games, good weather and bad. Contrary to the false media we are not mostly fair weather fans. You need to vent otherwise it may manifest itself in drink, drugs, dalliances or any manner of destroying and dangerous decisions. I know it's only a game and I for one am trying to ween myself off it a little, but it can when winning give just so much joy and happiness. And then worth every penny. So it's harder to give up than tobacco ... especially pipes. Maybe a footy tax? Just for perspective.....my marriage, my first born, my second born, a dream job offer and then the 2021 cup. Although the last two are out of sync I think. Some of us footy tragics and like me need to tone it down and definitely dial back the delirium and focus more on balancing our lives for our families, our loved ones ....(Freudian slip), our friends and our careers. So I'm going to temper expectations ((preparing for only a twelve goal smash) and focus on the real things in life.. Cricket No my family and work . Also fix my house more on the weekends. Still looking for our beautiful cocker spaniel in the backyard grass. Not sighed after my half time screaming during the Gws encounter. So rather than clog other threads with just justfiable complaints and anger I have..... I sympathetically present this thread for your viewing enjoyment but more importantly your necessary opportunity to keep your insanity in check. That goal in the last 40 seconds by Gcs alone justifies the existence of this thread. Plus that crazy Gcs club song. I'm hoping you are all ok and that your psychological condition is not in danger of imploding . In other words.....

Good summary per usual JB. You mentioned the very few God efforts so it's nice to see some positives. Jvr had gone so far backwards and having an anti break out year. More like a breakdown year. But we are in serious trouble with marque players serving up some of that. Fritta is really on the fritz. And yes Sparrow just keeps plodding along. For five or six years now. Surely after all this time and little effort we can play someone else. Petty now failing in his old role as well. May gets a mulligan in his first game. Billings should be billed half his salary back. And I love Rivers but he's caught the I've forgotten how to play big as well. I thought Salo was your only error. Max...I just love the bloke too much to criticize but suffice to say he's had always been a barometer of the club each game. Milkshake will be back. See May.( Mulligan,) And young Lindsay is just heartbreaking for the kid. But again it's the big names with big salaries and experience that sem to be the issue. Goody...Check your contract

Not Pythagoras but.....

Not saying the negativity here isn't warranted as I've contributed to it for sure. But wait until after the Cats game in Geelong. Spoiler alert...... complete DLand implosion. Sure won't be pretty.

What would be yours?

Can we please have an update on young Windsor. Will he be playing this weekend? And will Kozzie? I feel that these two players are the main reason for me to watch now, going forward. Their silky smooth skills and grace under pressure are the only redeeming features for us patient supporters. I feel like it won't be long until Im bouncing my little grandson on my knee regaling him of stories when we used to dominate. In fact , of a long forgotten time when we looked forward to game days. Seems a distance memory now. Such a cruel mistress is the old game of footy. Thanks guys.

Thanks mate. I'm never one to be pedantic on this site because I know my spelling and grammar is probably the worst. I do have to draw the line somewhere. While both used in the English vocabulary, meter is predominantly used in the U S of A and metre is more in the UK and it's dominions, so to speak. Like NZ and here in Oz, the greatest country in the world by mega metresl.

Hey Dr Doolittle This is a pretty harsh assessment but I think it's pretty fair at the same time. My only beef being Salo who I think has been consistent in every game who has often found a teammate on the receiving end of just about every disposal and mostly by his skill in kicking. Other than that it's probably an honest bell weather of what's to come down there at alphabet stadium. Fritta being the main change for me too. Yes at least he got his hands on it more but didn't fire a single goal. He is so lacking in confidence , my 19 year old son could give him a run for let's be honest here.....very high money. If only we could bring in a commission style salary for our forwardd where they get paid according to number of goals kicked. A base salary of course otherwise most would starve to death. And bonus cash to mids who find teammates with their double overhead, look away and backwards handballs. Cheers.

Just to be clear my evil looking friend, that vomit emoji was a reference to the forks and not your post. It's misleading at times ( the emoji that is).

I don't get how he could even entertain the prospect. I mean let's give darcy moore or less the doubt and call his knee in Traccas back a complete accident that only just nearly killed him ( ummmmm yea) then what about his partner in crimes that nearly killed Gus? And I don't believe that one was. Anywho, it must be an offer of huge Buckley's. Loyalty doesn't come cheap these days. But sure we must then play hardball with players contracts ( a legally binding and enforceable agreement,) if they want to leave. I get players have to do right by themselves and loved ones in a short term career that takes a significant toll later on in life ( some not so late,) but at the end of the day honor and commitment must mean something in this game. No loyalty ultimately means that all of us here go and start following the hawks because they are presently on top of the ladder and or Carlton because they have better TV time slots or whatever for that matter. I guess what I'm trying to say is maybe I've been a fool following this club when players don't even stick around. Why should I if they don't. And if course nobody is holding the proverbial gun to my head but if we all just jumped ship when they start to sink or even just aimlessly float about, then what's the point? I mean isn't loyalty the bedrock of this game that ties everything together,? Starting with us humble supporters. I think after decades and decades of support of the Mfc, financially and emotionally I feel that if I do it,then so should most the players. I'm at the point now, that I feel if players don't want to play for this great club, they can just rack off. They have been well looked after, stop whining. Clean your locker out and don't even think about coming back. Your not welcome. ( Except you Jesse Hogan) 😊.

Ditto. And required to be in the middle too. Poor bloke.