No. 31

Watching the Rebs last ever H&A match in Fiji on Stan Sports. The Rebels giving it a good crack with the score 19-19 against Fijian Drua. Carn the Rebs!

The Dees should most definitely trying to lure one of the King brothers. It could be like Lynch to Richmond and result in another Flag IMHO.

The devil takes on many forms 😈 I am a Carlton supporter [runs for cover ...] 😁

I bought a ticket for Melbourne Rebels v British & Irish Lions mid next year. I bought the ticket because the Rebels were playing a big name opponent at Marvel Stadium. Don't know who they intend to replace the Rebels with but am now no longer really interested in going. FU Rugby Australia 😡

A private schoolboy game in some parts of Sydney & Brisbane but Victorian Rugby is very much a game for immigrant Pacific Islanders and one of the reasons the Tahs clique at Rugby Australia are happy to cut off any chances for a Melbourne Rebels rescue bid. They hate the Rebels and want to scavenge the Rebels carcass for players to bolster the faltering Waratahs who are bottom of the SPR League this season. Melbourne Rebels member here, so quite sad to see them go and hoping they can be reincarnated in some form down the track as Super Pacific Rugby is simply not sustainable in its current set up. The Rebels are just the canary in the coal mine and the coal mine is run by cliquish and incompetent buffoons at Rugby Australia.

Carlton has a big following in both South Australia and Western Australia, so many club legends over the years hailed from these two states. The Blues will likely be aiming to draft the two Camporeale boys in the next draft (twin sons of Scott Camporeale who was in the 1995 Premiership team).

Agreed. But they are a tough opponent at home in Adelaide.

Not peaking yet. Still more injured players to come back.

Good win on the road for the Blues ... a very good win ... powerful 4th quarter. First time beating an Adelaide Club at Adelaide Oval actually.

Fuchsias is a bit out there ...

I was at Marvel Stadium yesterday and first time I watched Mac Andrew livevand he certainly stood out. He will become a star defensive footballer. Maybe he can be lured to Princes Park post 2025 ... 🤔😁 So he was part of the Dees NGA academy? Might mean he has some positive connections with MFC. The Dees should definitely work on trying to get him to MFC!

The Dees need to come out firing. These slow 1st quarter starts have cost them. St Kilda have been poor at times this season but should not be underestimated as they can have their moments. Carn the Dees!

I was at Marvel Stadium yesterday. A solid, professional win by the Blues. It could have blown out further but I think Carlton were easing up in the last 10 minutes of 4th quarter as they play Port in Adelaide on Thursday. Voss made some interesting selections and positional changes (they all worked), a bit adventurous for him, seems to be evolving as a coach now 🤔 The Suns are a solid team now and will get better. Mac Andrew will be a star. Not sure what Max King's contract status is but the Dees should definitely be chasing him as it could be one of those 'missing piece' signings. I caught some of Geelong v GWS on Kayo and did watch all of the last quarter. Both teams were annointed as likely Premiers early in the season and both faltered since. Gritty win by GWS away in Geelong, this might get their season back on track.

^^ sound advice from uncle Colin 👍😁

I think the Swans kicked 5 goals from freekicks or 50m penalties tonight. They are gettable when they play in Melbourne (as always).

That was not a 50m penalty 👎

He had a great Grand Final. His time has now passed but that should never diminish the positive legacy he left for MFC which was an important contribution to a first flag in 57 years!

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/safran-helps-lift-curse-of-the-socceroos-20051120-ge19y2.html LOL Maybe there is some ancient Indigenous ceremony that wards off evil spirits that could be conducted before Narrm play next time? 😁

Is Lever a chance to come back for KB game?

Was a reference to Ed Curnow (Charlie's older brother), when the Blues were in their mid season slump last year Ed hosted a night for the senior players at his farm near Torquay. Aparently it involved some frank conversations and a midnight jump into his dam for a swim. After that Carlton went on a 9 game winning streak and deep into September from 15th spot on the ladder. Maybe the Dees also need a short retreat for a reset ... 🤔

Maybe Ed rented out out Camp Curnow near Torquay to the Dees?

So now I finally get to see what MFCSS is all about. Drop this talk of closing windows and asterix premierships in 2021. It is May, a big cluster of teams vying for the top 4 & 8 and a lot of footy yet to be played. Was the West Coast game a poor showing? Certainly it was, the Dees can and should play better (mind you, WC Eagles at home are no longer the goal kicking practice they were last season and they will notch up some wins this season) but that doesn't mean the Dees are sinking into a mediocrity hole (just yet). This season feels like it will be a very even one amongst the top 10 or 11 teams. Those that hit form at the pointy end of the season can win a flag. As for heading beyond 2024, trying to recruit a KPF and a pacey midfielder would be my priorities (easier said than done mind you).

McAdam & Chandler with some steadiers ... poor showing by Narm thus far but now only 15 pts behind ...

I took my young son to Carlton's open training session at Princes Park last Sunday morning. It was full of families with young kids. These type of events are important in helping grow engagement with a club amongst children I say. It is a further reason why a Caulfield facility is important so that MFC can organise similar events that aren't just in far flung Casey on the very fringe of S.E. metro Melbourne. As an aside, I took my son to play in the playground next to Ikon Park after te open training session finished, was filled with kiddies from the Blues training session and from the local Auskick that had finished that morning. There were actually quite a few kids in Demons guernsey's, never knew that Carlton North/Brunswick was a bit of a Dees supporting hotbed 😊

I hear you. I got a Stan subscription to watch Melbourne Rebels matches this season. Also have Optus for soccer (Euro 2024 and Everton in the EPL). It is not cheap. Honestly, would love a pay per view system where I can just pay per match I would like to watch.