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I was thinking about the circumstances of Claz leaving, and well... Compare with May. Did they get told basically the same thing? And one responded with a tantrum and storming out, and the other responded with dismay? (ahem) Was it a test?

That was my first thought, then I thought about it more. There could be a more boring time. There could be no women's comp happening.

I don't think I can wait that long. I'll be decrepit by then, assuming I'm still alive. LOL

Thanks for the advice. Looks like talking to the club is the best bet. I've no idea where I like to sit now, it's getting close to 20 years since I last saw a game live. Can't ask family either as they are all country members or MCC/MFC members.

Now that I'm moving back to Melbourne (area), I need to choose a local membership. I've been buying a three game membership for the last however many years along with a digital membership for overseas. That won't cut the mustard any more. I have no idea which seats are good or better or best. Way back when I was last going, reserved seats had only just become a Thing. I used to sit right at the fence if I could, rain, hail or shine, but that was when the ground didn't have such a big curve in it. So what is worthwhile? Money isn't a particular problem, though I baulk at the $170 a month option I do admit. I presume getting Kayo is necessary too. As is a membership that gives me access to a GF ticket should we get there again. Thanks for any advice.

You might want to check out Ghostwriter's posts then.....

I'll be farewelling Seattle soon and returning to Melbourne. The track watchers have been grand, it's almost like being there, so thank you all. A big round of applause 👏 (Okay, so during the 2025 pre-season I was actually there but having things confirmed and then during the season having folks reporting what was happening was great.) (Wonders if Pickett Fence will be around?)

Max speaks on Triple M I guess make of it what you will.

Max did an interview with Triple M and uh, he sounds fond of Clarrie still but he sounded less fond of Trac....

Also info about trades, leaks and when deals can be officially announced. and

(Hypothetically.) Didn't we pay for his forearms and hands as well? Do GC get to keep them?

I agreed and then I thought about it. What if Maynard came to Melbourne. What would we do then? (Feeling somewhat queasy just thinking about it.)

I have to say that it has surprised me that with all the moaning about Casey, noone's been pointing out the almost drought-proof farms in Gippsland (compare with around Geelong, where they are in a rainshadow from the Otways) and the surf and lifestyle opportunities on the Mornington Peninsula. That said, coming down to Casey from near Lilydale was somewhat of a hike.....

Just offhand, has anyone mentioned that guerra means war?

I'll be back in December, and this time I'm staying. See you (and Kolt and the boys) at pre-season training sometime! And I'll be able to go to games (if my poor heart can stand it - watching the tv has half-killed me at times, dunno how I'll cope with at the ground) and and and...

Welll.... he is under contract to Geelong until the end of their season. I'm pretty sure a bunch of folks on this forum have accepted jobs at a new place whilst still working for the old place. People would complain if he broke his contract somehow and they complain if he doesn't as well.

When I think about it, I want a coach who wants to coach us. And it sounds like King wants to coach us, so all is good. Long live the King!

My sister can continue to pay up her membership (and that of all her grandkids....). She wasn't going to renew if Buckley was coach. I... have no real opinion. I've been away from Oz way too long.

Ooh, thanks! Dunno why it was only showing me highlights - too early? But still the grump about the highlights remains.

Humph. I was hoping to see a replay of the game. Hop over to the AFL site, eventually find the VFL and...it's highlights only. Even better the highlights show nothing of Casey until the third quarter. You'd think Casey didn't kick a goal in the first half. Even after that, they show Willie's goals in preference to ours.

Dislocated shoulders HURT, as I discovered when a friend fell on me at the end of the Time Warp. Even breathing hurt because it moved my shoulder. Poor Spargod. He won't be able to lift that arm up/outwards for a few days.

Excited! Okay they are "old" (hahahaha, wait til they are pushing 60) for footballers but I thought they might go round again because there was no immediate retirement notice. Tmac is playing better than he has in years. I guess that lisfranc injury takes a solid year or more to get over. (Which might be the case with Fritta too - he had the same didn't he?)

Uh, more a mission from hell, given we are Demons and all....

Not only did we have to deal with the devastation of that loss, it then took us over an hour to get out of the car park.... If we'd been two rows over, we would've gotten straight out but we were directed halfway around VFL Park.

After reading through most of this thread, every time I read "Bucks", I wonder what Gary Buckenara has to do with things.... then I remember that we are talking about someone a bit more recent. 🙄