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Now, he got what he deserved, Mr Powell.

Four seasons in one day. I've spent enough time in Melbourne to know it is very similar, just colder, but not outrageously so (very often). Although anyone who went to the North Melbourne vs Richmond Friday night game at Blundstone a few years back will know how cold it can get. Coldest I've ever been in my life. But as dear old mum says, there's no such thing as being too cold, you're just inappropriately dressed.

This gets spoken about a lot. The vast majority of people I have spoken to will stick with their original team, but buy memberships and support the Tas team against any opposition apart from their team. I am in this boat as well, after so many years supporting the Demons it would be impossible to just drop that and change teams, even though I could see the home ground from my house. I suspect the amount of members will come as a surprise, people will jump on board regardless if Tassie are their no. 1 team or not. I have been loving @Ouch!'s content in this thread, his sentiments are very similar to mine and most of the people I know. Couple of points regarding the go home factor and the weather. Hobart isn't the backwater it once was and is still perceived to be by many. The go home factor will be there but no more than anywhere else, there is plenty on offer for people of any age, and Melbourne is an hour away if you want to go and visit family. Not every AFL draftee is from the big cities, and to brush off Hobart as a terrible destination for a young bloke is outdated and misguidedly superior. Yes, it won't be for everyone, but neither is Melbourne, or Sydney. I think the lifestyle in Hobart will suit plenty enough people to make the go home factor a non-issue. Hobart weather is that similar to Melbourne it's not funny, just slightly cooler. We get a few extreme cold nights/mornings but it's not like it's a different planet. if it was that much of a concern then players would be leaving the Melbourne clubs in droves to go to GC, GWS etc etc. Grassroots footy in Tas has been dying for a long time, I hope this announcement can turn things around before we are no longer an AFL state but a soccer/basketball state instead.

Ouch. Because being an MFC supporter in those days wasn't already hard enough.

I was mindful of the children watching with me so I handled it quite well. Would have been a nice little injection for the black ops account (the one that isn't shared with the wife), but not to worry.

$850

Well played! Think I was too greedy with 3+.

I know this isn't a punting forum but just wanted to share my pain with any punters in the group :)

Thought D. Turner was very good as well in the early stages when there was some defending to be done.

Huge call! I thought we looked very vulnerable during May's absences last season. Hope you are right!

Thanks for the advice champ I'll take it on board.

I have nothing to offer this thread except I hope we smash the academy cheating b@stards I can’t stand them. As you were.

Wasn’t sure where to put this or if it has been shared. An interesting stat I thought, but obvious when I think about it.

Obvious question, how is T Max moving?

I'm pre Robbie Flower but he is comfortably the best MFC player I have seen.

Collingwood have consistently won despite losing all the usual statistical categories that winning teams usually win. Contested possession, clearance and inside 50s to name a few. They don't fit the premiership model but it doesn't seem to bother them and they keep winning. Definitely a threat.

This award is a popularity contest IMO. From memory Clarry was nowhere near it last year despite winning the AFLCA award.

I haven’t read every page of this thread so apologies if this has been mentioned before. Taken from the mongrel punt, an excellent football page. This particular author LOVES Oliver and sees him as we do, despite not being a Dees fan.

He gave Hipwood an absolute bath, which has been somewhat overlooked. I loved how our players gave it to Zorko at every opportunity afterwards. Not sure if Demon sides from previous years would have had that in them.

Interested in some DL opinions on what reasons Brisbane are so much better at the Gabba than anywhere else? Geelong you can attribute to the dimensions of the ground, but the Gabba is similar in size to the 'G, where the Lions' recent record is terrible.

One thing I've noticed about the Collingwood chat is their willingness to reference the last time we met with no mention of the in-game injuries to key players we suffered, or the fact May was out. They seem to think it's a given they will win because they won last time. I'm not sure Cox will have a day out against a fit Gawn, and Mihocek mightn't kick 4 against May. Not saying we'll win for sure but to reference the last match is fools gold. The lack of analysis from Pies supporters is probably the worst I've experienced from oppo fans.

I thought Tigers would have been favourites against Port, but they are a $2.10 outsider. Might take that.

Weather update over there?

I thought all or duck or no dinner was saying something was all or nothing. If their all out attack and quick ball movement doesn't work they don't end up getting any dinner, but if it works they get to have duck, which was a delicacy. Could be wrong. I think the Pies are a top 4 side, their ability to pressure the ball carrier has been underrated IMO. They will always have a man press up and pressure the ball. You can get them out the back but they make it difficult. Wish I had the confidence of Binman.

I was at the Pies-Bombers game where Elliot won it with the after the siren kick. I was right in front of the umpire's race. The Collingwood supporters paused their wild celebrations to boo the umpires for the entire time they walked off, even though they just won. Classy.