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Amazing that 6 mths previously at Marvel our basically second string on ball brigade and defence looked like statues as the Dogs flicked the ball from one end to another in a dominant display that saw us never repeat that form at all during 2021. Only Bailey Smith and Adam Treloar are quick all the others are good runners but what I would call a bit one paced. Looking at us both Trac and Clarry are elite runners Jack V was so good with his hands Harmesy in bursts plus ANB is so smooth and cut them up on the outside ( HIs best ever game in impact and importance) plus no one minds each other and Sparrow didn't have huge no's but had huge impact (probably as much as Smith did with his greater run and possessions). They also had their fastest defender Johanissen parked up forward taking a specky on Bowsers shoulder contributing a lone goal . Even when we were challenged it was clever ball kicking and slowish ball movement that featured rather than their handball and pace. Once our on ballers and rucks got it all together we looked like a well oiled machine. Langers owned the last quarter on his wing with some of the best handball ( and his running) I thought he was Clarry! So it was a combination of all things pace fitness elite team play tactics and our supreme confidence and ability plus their minds ( and bodies ultimately) and maybe an irresistible force at the top of their game ( Remember our third quarter in the prelim really all day perhaps) and our blitz in the last quarter at the Cattery that ultimately delivered US the greatest advantage in CONFIDENCE and LADDER POSITION we were almost unbeatable from then on, despite one game in 28 days prior to the GF. Thank you Burgo thank you and our team stability of no changes hardly all year due to form and fitness enabled us to not only be Top on the ladder but top in performing best on the biggest stage of all, an AFL Finals series and moreover the last third of the biggest game of All. Our preparation was akin to a Bart Cummings horse on Melbourne Cup Day and we duly saluted by the Length of the Flemington Straight!! Let's Hope our stars align and we can do a Mackybe Diva!!.

Well Fraser Rosman is under pressure if we pick Rodney Howes!!! Also from Sandy Dragons!!!

Agree

May seem like that now but Dons will come and Blues after them. Both Clubs have had 22 and 27 year droughts for next season which is LONG for both Clubs. I agree about the 16 snd have my eyes on that but let's get 2 then 3 then the 4 however they come along.

Can't compare the timing his 2 you are referring to are near the end and are clear arm chops The swing of his body and holding after he missed the ball was legit but perhaps the one earlier that quarter ( 3rd) for holding was not BUT the umps have been paying SOFT holding and pushing and interfering frees all year so no different. The Hannan free late in the 3rd also was crap. Overall umpiring had little or no effect on the outcome. I was at the game and was ok with Umps.

Agree but it does in no way alter what I said re spots in the team. Any player not in the GF 23 will have to earn his spot via form or replace an injured teammate to get in the team. That's good for the team culture and development.

Tear jerking stuff Bendigo Dee. My 96 yo Dad missed out by 2 years and 3 months. I am sure he knows and is resting much more easily now knowing that at least I was able to go to the game in Perth and experience that ultimate feeling. You both will never forget Sat 25 Sept 2021 like many thousands of Dees fans. it would have been fairly late also for you to visit your Dad after the game that night about 10 pm or thereafter! Hope you can both with your son get to see the Cup on tour or at the G. I will see it at the G or here up in Brisbane or both!

That's what I am saying Wrecker that it's Toms or others SPOT TO LOSE but I feel Dunstan will ( still) get ( earn) a number of games in 2022. Injury or form are obviously the key factors in this opinion.

Dunstan says Hi! PS It's definitely Toms and others spots to lose but Dunny will get a good no of games no doubt to add another soldier to our Midfield troops. We sre not resting on our laurels on any way thank goodness and a draft to come as well!

I bow to your proof of age of the Bullies mid field brigade Jontee. Undoubtedly convincing. I didn't check the ages and thought some from 29 to 25 were a year or 2 younger. I didn't think the gap was as big but also when Jacko Vines Clarry and Trac turned on the power in the third it just blew the Dogs away even the Bont looked powerless to stem the tide. The depth and class of us vs them plus that vital years in age showed fir the last 1.5 quarters of the game. But it should not have been 16 to 1 goals! That's embarrassing and unacceptable no matter how good we were.

Although at the Stadium on the day it is amazing Watching it on TV now really awakens me to the completely separate halves of the 3rd quarter and how we couldn't generate any scoring opportunities ( but kept Doggies to 2 goals only) to suddenly flick a switch and presto 7 majors on the run pretty well sealed our drought breaking flag agony. That quarter along with the last quarter of the GF and Round 23 at the Cattery plus the Gawny Masterclass 3rd stanza in the Prelim are about the best 4 quarters of footy we have played in a patch for decades. Truly Premiership quality footy by the Undoubted best team in the comp in this season. All hail the magnificent awesome sensational Demons of 2021.

While not necessarily disagreeing with the fact that we struggled financially from say 1990's through to about 2015 The ability to come up with $15 mill. Almost on the spot would have ruled out about more than half at that time inc. Tigers Saints Roos Dogs Cats Blues and possibly Hawks depending upon the specific date it was required. We must not allow our current and stable off field position financially to be frittered away. A Power Club ranking awaits us if we are sensible and successful in the next 5/10 years on and off field.

Really does it matter what the time frame is? It's always as at the time the list is redrafted no matter the date. Yes Dogga is 1 Kossie 3 and Riv 7 now and thoroughly deserving. Ill be surprised if our 3 are not always in the top10 or very near especially if they keep racking up "premiership player" in the next half decade. Congrats to JT Tim Lamb and the team as usual their judgement is spot on.

That's great to hear and read. All fans should be able to find ONE opportunity to hold and be photographed with the Cup. Dec5 th will be the biggest but every other venue on the tour will be a great highlight for all our passionate and loyal fans.

You bet PS

This museum is not a State run one so may be a more slightly expensive visit. Thsts not over the top considering the style and type of history at the MCG. Especially if a photo of holding that Cup is involved.

And I'll bet Kossie has saved at least 10 more goals by his tackling than any other of those forwards maybe except for Cyril.

Agree entirely Hope there are waiting lists ready!

More like too young Smith Dunkley Bont McRae and Hunter are still young ish others are 24 plus inc Libba and Treloar who with Bont and Smith were their best. CP5 and Clarry and Jack Viney who had a great game in and under plus Sparrow who was almost error free and so clean plus Harmes in bursts and the wonderfully underrated ANB who played his finest game by far IMO and has another 5 years of good/ great footy ahead of him at the Dees ALL proved too much with Dogga and Maxy extra mids. The Dam Wall broke when our A graders flicked the switch to another level ( sorry about 3 levels up). Best Dees footy I have ever seen in 63 years 100 to 7 points!! A 93 point turnaround in 1.5 quarters!!! Championship Quarter plus the Domination Quarter to boot equals Premiership half 16.5 to 3.1 !!! 13 th Flag and we are back in the Top Vic Clubs if we play our cards right.

Ring the Club or google mcg sports museum premiership cup photo

That's why Dec5th is so big for the Melb home supporters to really feel the atmosphere etc.

I thought a Premiership Calendar would have sold plenty of copies!!!

No but I hit the smaller version It looks great with the ribbon in front of the "Every Heart Beats True " photo of the field at Final Siren and also photos of the premiership team ( second one after the siren) us 6 players with some script and Tracs signature. Will look even better when I put the art up on the wall. It's leaning from the sideboard at the moment with the Cup scarf snd publications"Premiers from the HSun and AFL Oh snd a bottle of the MFC Premiership Shiraz from Bleasdale nearby!

You seem alone and isolated Mach 5 with your wildly unsubstantiated views. Time to fess up with details and the allegations you are alluding to without detail or shut up. Perhaps you are used to going solo and looking sad well that's not the view any real fair dinkum 2021 Dees fan is possessing in Sept and Oct after our astonishing breaking drought 13th premiership. Moreover 2022-2030 is a watershed opportunity to elevate our Club to the power of former years ( 40,50 and 60's ) and really it's laughable that someone as small minded and bitter as you (Mach5) can in anyway make his comments be maintained with any truth ( without details especially) to the overwhelming avalanche of the might of our deserved and potentially sustained success.

What are you saying JJJ that the supply was under forecast for the demand ? we haven't sold out in all categories but some very popular lines if you look at the comments in Merch/memorabilia. What other than a general comment with no details can you back up with info and figures. In addition what profit results has the Club made from merch/ memorabilia that you are aware of? Or against the Club budget forecasts?