58er

What works for Jeremy Howe from FIGJAM certainly not for Maysie who would need a strong argument to be persuaded. Saw his hit on that unfortunate Lion at the Gabba five years ago and our Stephen definitely plays for keeps. And we would have thought that Hibbo was previously a new breed of tough!!! Silly us! PS That in no way diminishes Hibbo as he has been deservedly rewarded as a premiership hero by good years more than not and a loyal and committed team man who was of AA standard in 2017.putting his peptides experiences well into the past and wiping them out at the same time and sadly his own family tragedy to boot early in 2021.

But like Sally in Neighbours who " grew up" in about 4 episodes from 10 to 15 years!!!

Apologies It's a silver and gold Cup and I won't ever forget that !!!

Guys the world authority on footy crowds ( all crowds probably) BT said when it' was 10 mins to go NO ONE has left! All are waiting for the end of the game etc. NO MORE to be said I presume. PS Channel 7 Sack BT he talks mainly rubbish.

Good points DeeS

Yes of course but OD is old school about most things. He never even acknowledged the wind difficulty of last night. Seriously I don't want seriously overweight players in MFC but the oppo can please themselves. The latest ad Daisy is on from Nab on jumpers for the girls deliberately features one girl similar to Sarah Perkins but that ad is meant for any girls who play not for AFLW who have their jumpers etc provided by the AFL Clubs. Our game was contested and congested and too many ball ups are occurring. The wind at Casey interferes with the standard of the game but mostly gives us a very large home ground advantage if we kick reasonably straight. Girls can improve but Coach has it all to do again like last year if we are to get anywhere near a Flag.

IN Anyone that can kick straight and any mid or back that doesn't fumble !!!

Who cares about the lacking fitness you allege . Perkins has always been that weight and played in a Crows premiership side. She was the biggest danger to our backs and ruck of all their players and contributed as always. That doesn't diminish the game. The AFLW practices diversity so how can they refuse Sarah to play. She was better than any of our forwards last night than Taylor/Pearce who are forming a threat to the opposition. Pity the other forwards can't join in the symmetry or kick straight.

Goals should be 7 not 2 !!!

Here here I was on the wing / half forward line in a Melb section on the public side of the ground and thought exactly the same from half time to Bonts goal. When you look at the game again our defenders saved the game by only allowing 2 goals in half a quarter of footy .Digs had attacked and then if by manic we clicked into gear with 2 goals to establish our claim on the Flag. It was never in doubt from 3/4 time on as we finished far too strong for the Doggies in one of greatest Finals wins ever. So well deserved by everyone in the Red and Blue team and supporters!

Lasting Memories of Laurie in the 1950/60 glory days as a tough very accomplished centreman. Great team man and thoughts with the Mithen family snd his close teammates of the same era. Wonderful he experienced our Glag last season.

The reason is that in the half hour after we won the GF in Perth Gary Pert immediately rang the AFL ( no sure who)and suggested the repeat game on the opening round and that's where the push came from. I am not saying that PJ wouldhave OR would not have done this but he is not as practical as Perty in these matters as I can recall. Perty has any minute commercial and/or money-making opportunity on short charge. I think PJ did an amazing job in his time and we should be forever thankful for his excellence and astuteness. But we are now in Pert's world and as a reason why he was selected as CEO he is bridging the gap with the Club now in its best position EVER to be able to grow into the best version of ourself. If that means 80,000 members that's it If it means the admon is finished by 2024 than ok and it if means we play Wed night then that's what big Clubs do. He no doubt is behind the Replacement game being the QB Pies blockbuster not just an ordinary Hawthorn or Carlton fixture which have been Ho hum in the last 3/4 years. We also hold a lot more bargaining power now I admit but Perty uses this extra muscle to our advantage and long May he continue to keep this attitude going now we are top on the ground let's maintain and improve off the ground also.

Thanks PF Another great report. Very detailed and so promising from all concerned. 1. Say Tmac and Mitch Brown ( why is he in rehab BTW?) were injured and Round 1 was this weekend who would you replace Tmac in the forward line with? Sam W OR JV Rooyen? 2. Does the same side (23) that won the FLAG get selected on their form and fitness up to now. OR is their a standout that could press for selection from our emergencies and up to say 33rd best players available? Thank you 58er

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Good old wooden spoons dear man we don't talk about them any more I trust. Only that beautiful huge silver and bronze Cup that I held a couple of months ago so previously in my hand. It was so good to see Maxy and Goody raise it at the GF for the whole world to see. Go Dees

Wed night Might be a real novelty for some BBP and may I say it Dees fans need to get used to Night Games ( and possibly blockbusters ) if we are to become a dynasty for the next 5/6 years. Pert and AFL conjured this up and probably under PJ this would not be happening but what better time than fresh off a flag to test the market? I like his positivity and we don't become the Club we can be if we don't embrace change or trial. The worry has been about our lack of Under say 30yo and junior supporters but there no doubt will be some new one's raring to go Wed night or not!! One other point our attendances on different nights at the Anzac Eve games since 2015 have not been below 56,000 and Covid and weather could have challenged quite a few last year on aSat night.

Yes MCW that's correct but you did not in your response to LITB challenge or reject his major point about this year being challenged if Covid has a substantial effect. You know the drill, silence is consent and although I meant this for LITB it still applies to your comments not disagreeing with his and my point about worrying about 2022 at this stage.

It's a once in a 3/4 generation game with the flag ceremony and 1vs2 plus the opening round. Anything less than 60,000 will be criticised. surely families are used to night events now after all these years. Many new members or fans would also not want to miss this occasion. Whatever the crowd I predict that Round3 vs Bombers Will get about 20,000 more.

What does "shocking" constitute as a bad time for a once in 57 years premiership flag unfurling game vs the No 2 ranked team after 2 years of Covid ravaged home games.?

I tend to agree that 70 plus is probably not reachable but if many if those fans who came to our Finals in 2018 attend then 70 is indeed possible. at most I reckon 15,000 Dogs fans will attend as they do Favour Marvel. On 1961 our biggest H and A crowd ever vs Dogs was 66,000 about a month before the Finals that year which about 6/7 weeks later saw us surprisingly eliminated in the Prelim by the same team. If Essendon win noth or even one game and we win both then 80,000 plus is possible on the Round 3 clash no doubt.

They may also be totally desperate to attend at the G to avoid some of the inane BT and James Brayshaw comments so fresh from their minds after 30/40 renditions of the Grand Final. Also the novelty of having not attended and witnessing the Mighty Dees as the Reigning Premiers and/or being 57 years since they have seen our flag raising ceremony again will lure them along. Most of the previous negativity in gaining admission and reasons for non attendance have been well in hand for 2 seasons and would not on this occasion be new for "rusted on " supporters or any Dees fan or tragic who is IMO able to get there for this special occasion. There are also more Reserved Seats holders do that many sections have sold out to balance or increase the ledger.

DD look at George's Posts with figures for the last 8/10 years under "Membership 2022". it's all there for you !!

While I think the Spanish take on our CP5 blitz in the 3rd quarter is exceptional has any one bothered to tell the Spanish that Trac is of Italian descent.!!! They perhaps may not be as enthusiastic especially after this and also that I drank Aperol Spritzes in the Barcelona heat rather than a Sangria perhaps!!! I have nevertheless more than made up for whatever drink including our Premiership Shiraz ( not too bad a drop) that I can get my hands on to continue celebrating our 57 year drought. Still have a couple of Victorian friends to fully cement our triumph in 2021 with a toast before 2022 commences. Cheers !!!🍾❤️💙🏆

How long ago has Clarry done this ? 2019? 2020? Clarry had grown out of it.

Looks like a Rock Paper Scissors gone wrong !!