Lou C. Fur

What about umpire Michael Pell who was sacked by the AFL for cheating in the betting scandal on the 2022 Brownlow? Do I win the $10k on a technicality here? https://www.sportingnews.com/au/afl/news/afl-umpire-michael-pell-sacked-following-brownlow-medal-betting-scandal/uwggtdkcal7qn5apjlmylrxz

If the AFL is serious about protecting the head, this is 1 week for sure.

Right elbow to the chin. Not during play. 1 week off at least surely.

I concur. Especially in the last few minutes of the 4th qtr. After Viney's gutsy and gobsmackingly inspirational effort and goal when he literally ripped the ball from Oscar McInernay's hands, spun, got clear and kicked truly on his right foot, the deafening chanting of "Melbourne (clap clap clap)" either side of me was a stereophonic head-spin that saw bolts unriveting from the support poles on level 2 the Olympic Stand The volume further surpassed WH&S limits when Melksham marked and goaled to put us in front. And then, to top things off, when we'd won, the Demon faithful singing the song so loud that it drowned out the version coming from loudspeakers will be something I NEVER forget. What a win. What a way to introduce a mate to the footy and entice him to become a MFC supporter. What a memory to treasure. Onwards and upwards, go the mighty Dees!

I regretted leaving early last year and missed Kozzie kicking the sealer against Carlton. I resolved to never leave early after that. So glad I stayed to the end and witnessed the Dees win last night. What a finish! Took a mate and lent him a scarf to entice him to become a Dees supporter. The final 5 minutes Dees crowd were SO loud. Fantastic team effort - one of the best comeback wins ever this one. Canonic chanting of "Melbourne (clap clap clap)" either side of us and then when we'd won and the song sung so loud it literally drowned out the version from the loudspeakers. I think I just may have convinced my mate to join, he took the scarf home...

Go get 'em Taj!

Darren Bennet v Essendon. Windy Hill. Round 16, 1990. A performance I witnessed with my own eyes and one I will never forget. Brilliant.

Just fed up. I had to go for a walk around the block after witnessing this: Melb 5.15.45 GWS 7.5.47 Poor kicking is poooooooooooor football. Kick straight Melbourne. Fix that and we will win the flag.

Agreed. I put this on the coaches. I also put this on the selection staff. And the players. I'd like to add the club's inability to learn from prior losses in the wet and yet to continue to lose in the wet. Despite losses to Brisbane (in the dew), Essendon, Port, Dockers, Geelong, And now Giants. FFS. WAKE UP Demons. I would've thought "learnings" would happened by now about how to play in dewey/wet conditions. All of Melbourne's 6 losses this year have been in the wet. We haven't learnt anything or done anything to address this. FFS. WTF? WAKE UP DEES!

I reckon I'll do a hammy this morning. On toasty with veggie, smashed avocadoey and 2 poached eggies.

I like your post ADD. It has a refreshing tone, empathy, sarcasm and a cool sledge on the worst AFL stadium in Australia. I was at the game tonight and witnessed our Dees get error-pounced once again by the Cats with their predictable slingshot football feasting on fumbles by our team in the last quarter. Spent $50 to stand in A10 for the privilege. What a joke! I've just completed the 2 hour drive home, and agree with everything you've posted except for one thing. I think Melbourne will definitely play Geelong again next year at GMABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZHBA stadium. I believe this because history says so. Last year Melbourne played Geelong at Geelong. This year Geelong should have played Melbourne at the MCG - that would have been only fair. But no. Two years in a row, Melbourne plays Geelong at Geelong. At a ground that's undergoing major reconstruction that can't cater for seating or parking for members and supporters of both clubs due to the constructions works. Many people missed out on seeing the game live tonight. It beggars belief that the MCG was free tonight and the game was held still held in Geelong. Why wasn't tonight's game held at the MCG? Since 2000, why has Melbourne played 19 times at GMABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZHBA stadium? The following teams have played far fewer games at this substandard venue: Collingwood (0), Essendon (1), Hawthorn (3), Carlton (3). Geelong's superior attendance in finals this century might just be explained with their receipt of a favourable draw: Doesn't the above table show that Geelong has been given a fix? But other than that ADD, I agree with everything you posted. Go Dees, we'll get them in the finals, again.

Good luck for the future Aaron.

I've been there at least half a dozen times in the past years for Dees games. A10 is on the fence at the half forward flank. It's cold at night so rug up but the cheer squad sits here so you're in good company. The angle of seating is low which makes it hard to see the other side of the ground especially if there is someone tall sitting in front of you. But viewing is not "restricted" by any structures as such. I've attached a couple of maps - hopefully they're helpful. kardinia park.pdf Stadium map.pdf

Was a sad state affairs then. I remember hardly ever seeing Melbourne on the evening replays on Channel 7 after the Saturday matches - as they were back then. We had a good side in 76. Missed out on making finals that year decided by a kick in another game after the siren as I remember it. Yet I never remember seeing Melbourne on the replays. I have faith in our current admin. We seem to be getting on the replays more now...

Great game. Both Melbourne & Geelong were vying for a finals berth. Gary Ablett kicked 11 but Melbourne still won.

Vale Bernie Massey.

Inspired Bombers logo change. I'm all for it. Kudos to Dee Viney Intervention. Loving the nickname suggestions too: Essendon Pharmaceuticals (thanks Witches Hat - gut laugh!) Essendon Danks (thanks demon 3164 - simply undeniable) Essendon Pr*cks (my suggestion)

Apt.

Has anyone got a spare ticket to Geelong v Melbourne they can on-sell to me? I've been to every Dees game at Kardinia Park for the past 6 years (except that famous game in 2021 during Covid Lockdown when the ground was empty and Max kicked the winning goal after the siren). I'm a member of the MFC and rang the club to get a reserved seat - usually get somewhere in A10 next to the cheer squad. This year the club can't help me - they said all seat are sold out. I sure as hell don't want to miss this game. It's on my bucket list to see Melbourne beat Geelong live at a Kardinia Park. I reckon were a big chance on Thursday night and I'd be spewing if I missed it. Has anyone got a spare ticket they can on-sell to me?

Point taken. Still think it's a step in the right direction for the club.

I like that Melbourne's appealing the Lachie Hunter suspension. I like it even more given the recent and ultimately successful appeals over JVR's suspension. In the past, MFC would've accepted these suspensions. Not anymore it seems. It shows that MFC admin has grown a pair and is rightly questioning the increasingly confusing interpretation of rules by the AFL MRO. A refreshing preparedness and braveness to take on the AFL and to stand up for the club. It is bold and at it's core presents a "nothing to lose - everything to gain" attitude. Whether we win or lose the appeal, it more broadly sets a great example for the whole club to follow.

...its the secret to my sexiness.

OO, AH, JVR OO, AH, JVR

Signed petition yesterday.

Also inaccurate, unjust and obsequious. Livid, (and corrected for you @McQueen)