Everything posted by Stiff Arm
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AFL TRADE NEWS AND RUMOURSÂ
I like the idea of Dunstan in red and blue. Hard bodied, don't think we've seen the best of him at the Saints Watch Chocco weave his disposal magic on him if he does come over.
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POSTGAME: GRAND FINAL vs Western Bulldogs
"This is our club, it's our club! You're in it, we're all in it! This is as good as it gets, this is it!" Loved this quote from Gus Brayshaw when interviewed by Garry Lyon post game. This flag has united the players, admin, past players and members back home. The players want to share the joy with all Melbourne people
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Closest to the mark...2022 membership total
82,500 Incl pet memberships!
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New CEO - Gary Pert
Pretty sure the AFL covers the majority, if not all of this. $800 is nothing compared to the multiple memberships I buy annually for 20+ years, but it's not a measuring contest You missed the point, which is fine. I'll leave it be at that
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New CEO - Gary Pert
Not a complaint, more wanting to point this out: Trident memberships for 2022 have gone up by about 10%. Much more than CPI. Not "jacking up" but given the money now flowing in from our success (even before the GF victory), this is a sizable increase for loyal members that could've been lessened. Only a handful of games with crowds at the G this year, no ability to use GFG. Certainly not the club's fault at all, don't get me wrong, but could've been softened with minimal increase to 2022 dues. Basking in the JBF glow of a flag, some will have the view that any increase is fine. And that's ok. But not everyone has that money to spare at the moment. Small issue in the overall joy of our success, but important to note
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Mitch Brown Signs on for 2022
Good insurance, handy player is Mitch Brown. Whose left that is OOC? Majak?
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Demon Tattoo
- Thank you Mark "Choco" Williams!
- POSTGAME: GRAND FINAL vs Western Bulldogs
- Absent Friends
My father, died 2013, a lifelong MFC supporter and 50+ year MCC member, and a good footballer himself, who instilled in me a love of the Dees by watching the vintage of Tulip in the 80s. He'd love this. Wish he was here beside me.- POSTGAME: GRAND FINAL vs Western Bulldogs
- GAMEDAY: Grand Final vs Western Bulldogs
Pickled Fence- What would a premiership mean to you?
A win tonight should bring you out of your shell- From the banal to the serious
- Adam Cerra
Good god I hope tomorrow finally puts an end to MFCSS once and for all- Adam Cerra
Can't see Dogga going. He's more important to our future than Cerra. Enormous upside Unless Jackson wants to go home, its no effing way- Adam Cerra
Yes, given the Weid had little interest from other clubs, his trade value would make no difference to any deal. If there are player/s involved we might have to face the prospect they could be playing on Saturday If he nominates us I'm hoping our current pick 33 and a future 1st might get it done. Don't think that's enough- GRAND FINAL: Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs
Apologies if this has already been posted- Adam Cerra
I see it differently. I'm hazarding a guess that Cerra and his manager have already made up their minds and the desired club knows. Perhaps a nominal agreement has been reached by both clubs, or at least a rough expectation of what each party wants. Of course, trade week can throw up unexpected outcomes, but most players and clubs want a degree of certainty in advance. Look at the panic and irrationality when Neale supposedly wanted to return to Freo. I have no idea if Cerra wants to be a Dee, but probably he knows already and I think our chances are pretty good.- Channel 7 Broadcast - Tips on how to synch to the radio
I wondered that too. Probably same vision, but I wonder if its different commentary on Foxtel???- Flying the flag
Demonland poster?- GRAND FINAL: Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs
- "Jurrah’s mixed feelings ahead of Dees’ grand final" - Age article
I'm certain this won't satisfy you, but here's some backstory. I heard similar from people in the industry at the time. https://www.afl.com.au/news/452683/when-jurrah-turned-to-the-demon-drink " ...Jurrah wasn't into the 'boozy culture' that was prevalent in the remote community, particularly among men. Whether that trip to China was where Jurrah's taste for alcohol intensified is up for debate, but it was clearly a significant time in his life. "You effectively got off the bus from the airport and they were giving you free spirits," one source said..." Our club culture was terrible back then. Thankfully, the times have changed.- "Jurrah’s mixed feelings ahead of Dees’ grand final" - Age article
That Shanghai trip was said to be the beginning of Liam Jurrah's drinking. He kicked the winning goal after taking a monster speccie and the team partied hard. Was also the infamous Gawn-yawn over the sleeping HWMNBN that supposedly cemented his desire to leave MFC- Pre-Grand Final Match Simulation
Looks in the clip like Bedford (?) spinning Spargo around in a tackle. Steven May motioning in the near background, looks to me like May's gesturing to settle down with the length of the tackle. Spargo spun around 720deg, brought to ground in the process.