Gippy Dee

Hey Guys,

Haven't been on for quite sometime but thought it might be a good time to come on and have a chat about Hibby.

Hibby was larger than life. Not just in stature, but he had the personality and passion of no other.

He loved this club. Hence why we got along so well. 

There were only two types of clothing Hibby owned. His work uniform, and Dees apparel.

Thos who had the pleasure know that he loved a frothy, loved a dart and loved nothing more than chewing the fat over the Dees.

I will miss him. He was one guy I always knew I would bump into at the game or on the train home.

A top bloke all round.

United with his Sister, who he tragically lost a few years ago.

Rest In Peace, Matthew 'Hibby' Hibbert

I just registered.

Should have the team name of De-Mon-ey-Ball

Gippy

Man, I was getting so confused with what was going on on this thread...

I'm guessing that the new sponsor isn't looking at apparel sponsorship because I'm sure MFC don't want to be changing jumpers/shorts the night before our first match.

Gippy

Hey guys,

You may remember at the AGM that PJ mentioned that there was to be a new sponsor/ corporate partner that was to come on board sometime this month.

Do we know when this is likely to happen (unless I've missed something) and who the new company may be?

I'm always excited by these types announcements as more corporate support is always good news!

Gippy

At the end of the day, the only two players that are still with us that played in the Elimination Final in 2006 are Nathan Jones and Mark Jamar.

That says it all I think...

Gippy

Lets be honest, if St Kilda can get and keep sponsors over the past 3 years, we shouldn't have a problem either...

That's what I think.

He's gotta use that desk for something I suppose...

Thanks for the service Sugar.

Not sure how much of an influence he had on the football department but can't blame the bloke for giving it a crack.

So with the announcement of Simpson to West Coast's senior position our known options are:

Leigh Tudor

Stuart Dew

Peter Sumich

Brett Kirk

Alan Richardson(?)

What do we think?

It would be rediculous if Sydney upheld their decision to make sure that Dew doesn't leave if we found him successful.

The situation would be pretty icey up there if they did. Sydney wouldn't be investing well into their football department if they have an assistant who really doesn't have their heart in it. And Stuart Dew wouldn't have his eye on the game if he knew that in 12 months time he will be gauranteed a Senior coaching gig elsewhere.

And News just in that Adam Simpson is now coach at West Coast means our options are now limited I guess.

Who will the successor be?

I have a headache after reading this...

I need to lay down...

Bump!

Any news on a new sponsor?

I haven't heard a thing in regards to this since Opel disbanded.

Not really giving us some good options there...

I almost 'donkey' voted until I noticed there was a 'none of the above' option...

I suppose this puts another spin on the saying "trying to keep up with the Joneses"...

Been there every year since the walk started and its usually a great occasion for the kids and supporters to mingle and enjoy the entertainment and such.

Hope to see lots of fans there tomorrow!

A spirited, energetic and hard effort by the boys would make it heaps better!

Umjmm maybe because he was one of the best CHF;s in the history of the club, and in 1994 was as good as Carey

He kind of knows what to takes to play in the forward line, and on top of that he is a great leader and would be a great teacher for the players

Cant believe I needed to explain that to you champ

No doubt he was a champ back in the day. I watched nearly every week at the G back in 94.

But that doesn't make them a great coach.

Don't forget he has spent about 10 years out of the game except as his role as a commentator for Channel 7 and SEN.

I would personally rather have someone with a little apprenticeship and current footy nous to take the reins at the MFC.

No offence but that's the way I see it.

Gippy

Would love the Ox to become a full time forward coach for the MFC

if we could get Worsfold as senior coach for 2014 and bring in the Ox too, then suddenly there is a lot of hope

I'm sorry... What creditials does the Ox bring to the MFC to show that he would be a good forward coach?

TBH, I think we are better off staying with Leroy Brown.

Silly claim if you ask me.

Gippy

I don't care. It was a 'delicious' piece of play!

Except if you're a Pies supporter...

Ask a Collingwoof supporter if Wayne Harmes was over the line too while your at it.

Gippy

I regularly go to games and have done my bit by this club for so long to throw in the towel.

But tonight was the first night that i wanted to cry (But didn't cos my kids and old man was with me) and also nearly left before the end of the game (Still didn't leave because i believe that real supporters support for the whole game and not when the going gets tough).

But to be honest I can't defend our club any longer, and can't help but agree when people make fun of us now. We really are now showing how much of a shambles we really are.

Time for those on the inside to wake up and smell the roses. Things aren't as rosy as it seems, and if nothing happens quick we will be the next Fitzroy.

Gippy

A lot of us lost hope today. This scar is deeper than some others.

I sit and think to myself, why doesn't any other club feel our pain?...

I still have a special spot for Sandy Roberts as a commentator.

I think he's great. If you get a chance to listen to the AFL Live radio coverage with him commentating its a breath of fresh air!

Gippy

Pretty sure Bungaree Football Club (Home of the Frawley family) is also known as the Demons.

This information is cast iron .

*insert tanking reference here*

My question is that if they are going to charge us for this are they now going to investigate all clubs that got a priority pick?

The mind boggles.

Gippy

Give me strength... *sigh*

Too much time on your hands.

Gippy