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The fact that both us and the hawks have won premierships in our own rights validates that not merging was the way to go

9 goal belting by north. I’m dreading the Geelong game

Biased commentary on foxtel is ridiculous. They’re screaming every time Roos get the ball (despite easily being in the lead) then you hear there interest drop anyone time make any kind of comeback

Front line is non-existent

Ok maybe this is the turning point.

Can’t believe it’s only 4 points. Doesn’t reflect the game at all

Was this the same team as last week? Terrible

We look terrible. It’s living in North’s side. Frankly we’re lucky the score is what it is atm

Actually I saw looking up on google and it bought me here. No I think guest-no-merger needed his side said, especially after he was blocked before he could defend himself

I said what I needed to. I said I was sorry for bringing it back. I just felt someone was unfairly shut down here

We had our first non-Geelong home game this century last year. I guess we have to wait another 26 years for our next one

We seem to have trouble with north. Even in 2021 it was a struggle for a while. I’m not convinced this will be our first win of the season

Just noticed this thread for a while. jarka’s statement about Ridley never once raising his voice and swearing is false. This clips shows him at 0:47 saying bloody (this IS swearing, soft or not) then immediately shouts at his supporters to rise with him. Merger Also this Link show that it WAS members, not just fans that weren’t allowed in. So, I’m more inclined to believe guest-no-merger than him. Other people did support his claim of being the first to be questioned and jarka seems to blatantly ignore this as it doesn’t suit his own personal opinion/memory of it. I know it’s too late to exonerate him, but this is proof jarka was wrong and he was right. Ridley claimed no members were locked out and it was a lie. He paints himself in a far too unrealistically positive light in his book. What he did ever certainly unethical and most likely illegal. Sorry to bring this back again, but I noticed it was revived 3 years ago. I just thought I’d posthumously clear member-no-mergers name

Agreed. I’m pretty sure I would have been able to get at least one ticket but the fact is the vast majority of the fans wouldn’t have been able to go and I watched it the way most people would. Sure I’d love to attend the game but not everyone will have that luxury regardless where we play. So for the selfishness of people who say “it won’t feel real unless it’s the MCG” take into consideration for fans that attending the grand final won’t ever be an option. Sure I’d like to win one here too but if this is all we ever get (forbid that) I certainly will die fulfilled knowing I saw a demons flag in my lifetime. An MCG premiership would be nice, but to be honest it could never beat this one for me. Our biggest drought over. First time in my life. A painful chapter finally closed.

I got the chance to go over there for a grateful fan who paid for me to come over after I gave him my GF ticket. I was wondering what was the weather like? I saw people alternating between hot and cold weather wear and size watching the GF I’ve been curious about it

Just think when we were down by 19 points at 3 quarter time. Many (myself included) thought it was over and we’d blown our chance. Had we lost that game our drought would now be 60 years. Only 3 other teams have gone that long (Sydney, St Kilda and Footscray.) We didn’t get another crack at it and our premiership window may be closed now. That was our one chance to win a flag and we did it. Be always thankful for that.

Apart from our near-capitulation near the end. I really enjoyed this game. It was one I went to, fully expecting to lose. I thought it was just one of those “sometimes you just turn up in the rain to support your team” things. I thought we tried so hard and really had the will to win. Probably got a bit too complacent in the last quarter, but at the end of the day, we won and essendon lost. I felt the wet weather really suited us. It helped that we were in front when the rain really came down. Kozzie and melksham were pretty good (apart from that awful miss right in front.) Clarry played well after a slow start. Only sour thing I felt was we got done for throwing the ball when BOTH teams were guilty of it all night. Funny they only decided to call it when essendon were coming back. Best thing though is not only are we ahead of collingwood, we’re in the 8 and they aren’t. I got home a very happy chappy last night.

I’m usually the one to say a wins a win, but that was a pretty unsatisfying game. The way we let them in the last quarter the shameful. We did virtually nothing in that quarter. Hats off to north, they were fantastic but our handballing, holding on to the ball were below standard. If north had been more accurate I have no doubt they’d run away with the points. I’m glad we won but I’m dreading Brisbane next week. I think this will be our last win for a while so I’ll enjoy it while we can

Bit late here. But it was great to see us back in form. Thought we blew a few opportunities in the first and second quarter but rallied in the 3rd. Glad to see Tomlinson and McDonald play well. Petracca solid as usual. Gawn, what can I say? Absolute masterclass. Couldn’t fault him. Marked well and kicked well. Really great game after an average performance last week. I know St Kilda isn’t much, but I hope this win helps our side with confidence. Was hoping for a 50+ win but I feel they took it easy in the last few minutes. Oh well, rather see them not risk injuries. Well done boys

Wow. Really enjoyed that game at the end. Thought the game was sloppy for the first half. My brother thought it would be like that the whole game, but I had a feeling someone would push past. But wow. I didn’t expect to double their score or held them to their lowest since 1965. It was a delight how they played and totally dominated them. Thinking of not going to Richmond games (along with collingwood.) Their fans are so feral. Boo EVERYTHING that doesn’t go their way. I get umpire decisions, but booing just because the other team gets a goal?! Even with that sloppy play the got us that brilliant goal, didn’t have any accountability on how bad their play was. Just boo boo boo. I never boo if the opposition scores (unless it’s from a suspicious penalty.) Richmond along with collingwood just have this “boo out the other fans” mentality. So sick of this coming into our game. Seems to soccer-like. Other than that, really enjoyed the game. Great putting tigers back in their place. Gawn back in form. Will admit I do feel for Yze as he was one of my favourite players and a really nice guy

But late to this, but it was great to see us play so well. Don’t think hawks will do much this year but it’s good to start our conference early. Petracca was outstanding. Fritch and Kozzie good too. Worries about the injuries. Hope we can replace them and that they won’t be gone too long. Both are important keys to the team. Pains me to say but Gawn is looking really slow out there. I’m starting to think he’s coming towards the end of his career

I haven’t been in because of my sadness for losing the sf. But after this, it really puts it all in perspective. In the end of a day it’s a football game. We lost our greatest player ever. The only demon as a player in the team of the century.it’s just sad to think that the great Ron is no more. He was a great ambassador for the sport and the Melbourne football club. Hard to believe he’s gone. Now only John Beckwith and Max Gawn are the last two living premiership captains. RIP Ron 😢

Really glad with the win. Knew we were going to be forth no matter what. So happy that even though it was interstate we still tried hard and got the win. I’m glad our boys didn’t treat it as dead rubber game as many people have suggested. Great to see Fritch back and playing at the top of his game. However, I’m very worried about Melksham. I hope it’s not 2021 all over against for him. First Petty and now him. Why do all our form players go down at the worst possible times?

“Everyone gets beaten once in a while, Parker!”

Just got home from the game and watched the replay. Was gonna say Salem had a shocker, but he was much better than I thought. May, Melksham and Lever all solid. I think Hawks are much better than the position they’re in. They outmarked us for a lot of the game. Glad we rallied to beat them. Was great to see Gawn and Nibbler’s milestones celebrated with the win. bring on the finals.