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He didn’t. It’s just a silly excuse people invented for poor performances. Anyone that believes that must still believe in Santa Claus. Even if he did, he returned as coach and would have immediately reversed any “curse” he put on it. Lets hope we can win it this year and prove this excuse was nothing but ridiculous hocus pocus.

A few years ago, I would have said the qualifying final against Adelaide in 1998. Our first final after all the merger crap, also after “winning” wooden spoon the year before. I didn’t really expect us to win, was just happy to be there at the game to see them in a final after them almost being extinct. Wonderful game. Beat them easily and were never threatened. Now I’d say it was the 2018 final against Geelong. First time I’ve ever been to a game where we’d beaten them. Wonderful atmosphere. About 80% we’re demons supporters. A real emotional time to be there after 12 years without finals. Best game I’ve ever been to

l was so happy when port took off our record for grand final belting. Cant really see someone kick 100 a year in today’s standards. It’s more a team effort that wins games

Anyone seen the give them hell merch? I may be unpopular for saying this, but I think that demon looks awful. The mechanise here is way better. I can’t help that it feels like it has little to do with the finals, it could have been used as our theme at the start of the year and no one would have known the difference. Melbourne Storm used to release minor premiership t-shirts. I would have bought one of those, as this is a historic moment and it would be nice to have a memento. Don’t think I’ll be buying any of this stuff though, no offence

My childhood was in the clash strip so I have a lot of affection for it. I think it’s the best one and I wouldn’t be too bothered if we wear in in the grand final. That saying the navy blue will always be my preferred one.

Oops, how could I forget. The greatest, Ali becomes champ

Well technically the AFL keeps the trophy and we get a replica. I can’t wait to see it though

10 year ago in one of the last games of the year Geelong beat us by 186 points. How much can change in time. Now we’re the party poopers

Last time we were top of the table: My parents were adolescents. Mary Poppins was released. The Beatles toured Australia. Dermont Brereton and Eddie Maguire were born. God Save the Queen was our national anthem (urgh) Robert Menzies was prime minister. The Vietnam war was escalating. We were still using pounds and shillings. Lyndon Johnson was the US president. The Tokyo olympics were held. The New York world fair is held. The last looney tunes cartoon is made. Russell Crowe is born. National service in re-introduced. Keanu Reeves is born. Douglas McArthur and Harpo Marx died. it’s been a LOOONG while.

Still recovering. I can not believe what I witnessed. We were gone in the second half. I thought it was over. What a fight back. It’s so often the other way (us giving up leads and losing). This will be a game we’ll be talking about for years. Redemption for Max Gawn after 2018. Minor premiers for the first time since 1964. The first time in my and all my brother’s lifetimes. So proud of this club ❤️

I’ve promised to wear my hair in Sailor Moon buns for a week if we do. Even though my boss would be furious, it’s a bet I’ve promised to do. One brother has promised to get a demons tattoo on his bum, the other has pledged not to go to work for a week. We’re a crazy family

Thought we were lazy at the start and later on, but a stunning win. Loved seeing Fitch on spark. 7.0. What an effort. Now we have equaled or highest ever winning season (1956.) Go Dees.

There can be no more doubt. This our best season since 1964. Our most wins since 1956. Our team are premiership contenders and we have a genuine chance.

I’d say give Gold Coast and GWS a few more years. If they can’t get the members or crowds, maybe one of them should drop out in favour of Tassie. I’m thinking GSW. They’ve had a few good years and even made the grand finals but hardly got any crowds (even before COVID.) Gold Coast have been atrocious, so at least they have an excuse.

As a gen xer I was lucky to get both of my shots. I’d love to go, but would give up my seat to my dad and uncle (as this will be his last grand final.) But I can’t see them going through with it after the lockdown was extended.

One more win and I can use 1956 😉

Stop the pies. Go the mosques

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-02/afl-will-not-tolerate-deeply-offensive-anti-muslim-banner/7294430

I hate admitting it but you’re right. Tbf he was very lucky to get one more year. It break my heart that this is his last chance and we do have a legitimate chance 😢

Still waiting for West Coast’s statement denouncing it. I’m tired of people using the excuse as “it’s too PC these days.” While I agree to an extent, this isn’t the case. It’s racism. I remember the old “stop the mosques, go the pies” banner. I hope it encouraged more people to hate Collingwood. I know it’s a unpopular opinion, but I don’t agree with all the abuse Goodes copped. Yes I don’t agree with what he did, but let’s not forget the father ALLOWED his daughter to say those racist things without stopping her. I think he was the real villain of that saga. Any of my nieces/nephews calling a person of colour an “ape” would likely be swiftly reprimanded by their parents.

We have not won this many games since 1958. We have been this high at the end of the season since 1964. This is our best season I’ve ever seen in my lifetime. This is our time

That was the most enjoyable game for me this year. No weak links. Never threatened. Just class all the way. A great game to take us into the west coast one. I know we won’t be able to play that dominately against top teams, but I do hope this brings up their confidence. Well done boys

Gee no need to be a [censored] about it

Drawing against the second bottom side? I am seriously concerned. I’m glad we’re still number 1 but we hardly deserve it. We seriously need to rearrange our game plan. Take this as a warning.

Yeah collingwood were eliminated fair and square in the finals twice during their “4-peat”, but unfair rules allowed them a second chance by the right to challenge. If this existed nowadays, Hawthorn could possibly have equalled it in 2016