Ghostwriter

When Max talks about Jimmy it’s always a beautiful moment. But in every other way the celebration was farcical. For example, our banner had a massive graphic of Fritta for his 150th (it was worthy of a 250 game, or even 300 game milestone, but that’s just my opinion and is beside the point). The other side had a Beyond Bank graphic surrounded by a bunch of small shamrocks. I cut those shamrocks out and was cringing all the while but I left banner making early so didn’t see that side completed ‘til it was raised on the day. I had assumed there’d be a graphic, even a smaller one, of Jim and was so disappointed there wasn’t one. That’s just one example.

While I’m at it (and in a grumpy mood) I’m over this whole thing of our fans being “pathetic.” I sat in that rain on Sunday, didn’t leave my seat once. We were up and about for the entire match despite being cold and wet. To come on here after the match (that is, after we pack everything up, twice as hard as usual when everything is waterlogged and weighs a ton) and see this thread title is galling. Stop it, already. Arguing about it is futile.

Don’t mean to rain on everyone’s parade but those girls were dancers. They wore green sparkly tops and they danced to whatever that music was but Irish dancing that was not. Does it matter? Yeah, it does to me, and likely other Irish folk. The whole “Jim’s Game” thing was half-baked tokenism. Either commit wholeheartedly or don’t do it at all.

Yep, I was still there (I’m usually last to leave 😁) but I didn’t see anyone on the oval. We could’ve had a kick-to-kick sesh, Layz! 😃

Marty’s been told he’s in the Casey side this week 🥳 He’s rapt. His last hand injury took forever to heal. This time the healing is ahead of the expected time. The Bison wasn’t happy with his game on Sunday. He said he’s looking forward to “getting a run” next time he plays which I took to mean he hopes to start or at least be brought on earlier. While he wasn’t happy with his game, his confidence hasn’t taken a blow at all. He knows he’s got a lot more to show us (but not the same as what Sam Lalor unintentionally showed everyone when celebrating his first goal (Google it) 🤭

Training at Casey tomorrow morning and Friday morning, the serious stuff. Not a sch’tt nor a giggle to be seen.

Well, I clearly have nfi because it turns out it was a 2-all draw. I only saw the White team’s celebrations which were way more conspicuous than those of the Red team. Clarrie says the White team would’ve won if his teammate hadn’t missed an easy one. He didn’t name which teammate that was.

Two separate groups running/walking around the boundary. Bowsa says it’s a heart-rate test.

Goal kicking practice now. The rehab group only.

It’s a WHITEwash thus far. Game over. I wasn’t keeping score but White are the clear winners.

Keith the physio says Maysie’s out for a period “yet to be determined.” He said it’s not as serious as Maxy’s larynx injury. I asked if the culprit’s initials are TOM CAMPBELL. 😂 I said to Keith it’s not good to have Maysie out but it shows the boys are going in hard. He replied, “Yes! They certainly are, and we love it. We absolutely love it.”

Luker, Marty, Kolt, Melk and Judd training away from the main group. All looking good. The rest of the boys are playing soccer. Red vs White. I’m tipping white to win because Clarrie’s in that team

Anyone who isn’t here at Gosch’s yet but was planning on coming, maybe don’t bother. They’ve been out here for a while and the session is still only 30 minutes in length. Good to see Jai out here. He and Maysie are exercising with Keith the physio. Got a thumbs up and a big smile from Jai, he’s in great spirits.

That’s fine by me. Soiya 👋

I’m too tired to explain why this is the stupidest thing I’ve read today (and I’ve read parts of the GameDay thread!) *MASSIVE SIGH*

@The Jackson FIX… I see you’ve doled out a couple of 2-week spell suggestions. Got any left?

She’s only just today decided she likes footy, and you’re pencilling her in for reports??! #CuttingSomeone’sGrassMuch?

This makes me smile.

Anyone who’s gonna be watching our game on Foxtel/Kayo, look out for bits of a promo Fox Footy filmed in January (featuring 12 of our players and some of us from the DA), snippets of which will be shown throughout the year during our matches. If you spot an easily excitable, very animated gal in white jeans, a #18 guernsey and more red n blue ribbons than a Spotlight store… it’s not me

The rain’s set in. It’s meant to stop by 3pm but who knows, coz Melbourne. It might be 36 degrees at 3pm, it might be 13 degrees, again, Melbourne. 🤷‍♀️

And let’s be honest… a significant portion of our fanbase won’t attend because of the rain.

Yep you know it’s GameDay when it’s 10am and already you’ve had three coffees and five cigarettes and you’re about to crack open your first Red Bull. I slept terribly last night, can’t imagine how our debutants slept. I even dreamt about today (spoiler alert: we won!). The weather makes today tricky… not in terms of the match. Rather, what to wear. 😅 A poncho is the only cert. ☔️🌧 All things considered… We’ve got this! Dees by The Bison - 19pts GO YOU MIGHTY DEMONS! GIVE ‘EM HELLLLLL It’s The Bison’s birthday! Let’s hope he has the best birthday present ever… a win on debut!

Bailey Scott may still be a chance.

Ima bail on the Centrelink Cup match and flick over to the North match. Slim pickins tonight. 😭

Somewhere in the 1970s there’s a porn actor missing on set.