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5 hours ago, Hellaintabadplacetobe said:

Apologies if this has been mentioned. The MCG car park was closed last night and there was no public announcement by the club or AFL although I believe the MCC may have advised it’s members.

Traffic was awful, how many bums on seats this cost we’ll never know but I’d assume several thousand would not have found anywhere nearby to park!

That’s poor form 

Trams on Wellington Parade we’re terrible as well, I’m not sure if it was covid related to staff shortages or they just didn’t cater for getting ~60k people getting home.Seeing families with kids who made the effort being stuck for some to wait and then having to struggle to get them into packed trams was not enjoyable. 

17 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

No relation to Weird Al Jakovich 🤣

Sorry Dr G… best you to the low hanging fruit. 

1 hour ago, chook fowler said:

his transformation from bog ordinary to  become a vital player has been extraordinary.

Extraordinary hard work his part and the coaching staff (finally can develop players, yaaay).

3 hours ago, In Harmes Way said:

I'd have gone with Weird Al Jankovic.

I’m glad you didn’t say Weird Al Jakovich 

3 hours ago, Engorged Onion said:

So the evidence continues to build - for supporters, but more importantly, the players and FD,  whereby we can 'allow' teams to have momentum, to put on 5-8 goals, and for it not to affect us in starting to play safe (be it as a team, or as individuals)...moving us away from roles and structures.

This team, just keeps grinding and going, and committing to what it knows, giving itself the best opportunity to win matches,  irrespective of scores and scoreline .

It is seriously impressive.

I said it to my buddy during the second “this is where we did so we’ll last year, stopping momentum swings during games really well, this is one of the biggest swings against us in the last few years, I’m fascinated to see how we do here… I felt like we really tried to slow the game down and push it out of the contest to slow it and then slowly turn it our way. Really enjoyed watching it. 

Ripper!! Come on Dogga, come on Dogga!!!!!

1 hour ago, Maldonboy38 said:

Last night should have been 2pm-ish on a Saturday. Imagine the membership signups at the ground and all the kids buying merchandise!! Huge misread by the AFL.

Our next home game is Friday night so when do the kids get to see the Dees at the MCG? Could affect our membership tally.

Well Pert as well, we pushed for this to be the first game of the season. 

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/mar/16/melbourne-buried-their-afl-curse-but-demons-still-long-to-lift-flag-at-home

Drove into Melbs to go into the office for the first time since August, rang my mate who I’m going with tonight, we just giggled like kindergarten kids for 5 mins before saying see you at the pub at 5 and that was it. What a day.

21 minutes ago, grazman said:

Harmes named on the HBF … discuss!

Eeeekkk Smith, Hunt and Harmes (assuming he goes anywhere near the backline) is not ideal to say the least. Tomo is very stiff, you would assume the old “you need to get some match fitness” routine. 
I’m a lot less confident but it’ll be amazing to see how Lever and May can drag those guys and the team close to a win or over the line. 
 

Can’t wait to see how both sides have set up this season and attack this match. 

Pert tipping 70k attending... game day threads... going along to an actual game... ggaaahhh it all feels so surreal. Off to the Arbory for a bite and couple of steadier's prior to and will be seated to watch the flag unfurl!

What's on the smoker @Josh or you making the trip?

2 minutes ago, low flying Robbo said:

Absolutely shattered I'll miss this game. The whole family has come down with Covid so I will be watching from the couch 😭

Sorry to hear, stay safe.

31 minutes ago, hells bells said:

Has anyone seen a running sheet with the times of the Flag unveiling and other parts of the before game activities?

The email from the club said 6.30pm flag unfurling.

30 minutes ago, Demon17 said:

A well thought out move.  Keeps players fresh avoiding long drive to Casey day befroe the game. (Langdon's not a big fan of the Fitzroy to Cranbourne trip)

Easier media acces.

Unless you're Maxi.. 

1 hour ago, Mr Steve said:

…” an erotic tale”.”(for all Dees fans)

At the bottom of the article… the moleskins 🤦‍♂️

On 3/12/2022 at 12:22 PM, Cranky Franky said:

I'm surprised that neither WC nor the AFL have clearly stated that he has been actually vaccinated.

He could still get around the AFL protocols by getting an exemption for medical reasons.

The old Aaron Rodgers "I'm immunized" approach, I like it.

On 3/12/2022 at 10:48 AM, Dr. Gonzo said:

Well there is a group of Christian nutters at wce (look at the doco on the 2020 season with their pre-game prayer groups etc) so it is a possibility

From pills to prayer groups... 

1 hour ago, Delusional demon 82 said:

The boys also sang along to a whole lot of songs including Take me home , country roads … but no one seems to mention that 

freed from desire , such a tacky song IMO , the dogs can have it , but if some of them need that as motivation then they have bigger issues

Liverpool went nuts singing it in the “sheds” recently when the won a local cup in English. Like proper belting it out, it’s amazing how far and wide it is still holding relevance. 
 

And yes I hope it’s our song played after everyone of our goals. 

6 hours ago, whatwhat say what said:

only a 'medium' chance of showers according to the bom; they've got it listed as 'partly cloudy' and 27

5 hours ago, DubDee said:

Forecast says 27oC and partly cloudy for Wednesday. I reckon we’ll be right

Thankee I just looked at the headline.

11 hours ago, DubDee said:

I wonder if ground floor standing will be allowed? That’s been my usual over the years. I can’t sit while watching us play 

Based on the weather forecast I think most of us will be huddled in the standing areas… raining all week from tomorrow, ripper.

2 hours ago, jnrmac said:

Spoke to a few club people about this. We need to bide our time. Its all happening behind the scenes but the club can't say anything lest they upset one of the 20 or so stakeholders.

Part of the problem is that there are so many fingers in the pie with regard to getting sign off. Melbourne Parks Trust, Olympics Park Trust, the City of melbourne, the State government, the Tennis Centre trust etc etc.

There are 3 separate Ministers that have to sign off any proposal and given its location there are no votes in this at all for the Govt.

We have all heard it before but I am comfortable giant strides have been taken towards a solution.

 

 

 

Ssshhhhhh then! 

22 hours ago, Sideshow Bob said:

No issues at all if all the 'Melbourne teams' come together under one giant roof. Dee's Storm Victory Rebels 

 

Makes complete sense as some facilities will only be used in short bursts and can be well and truly shared - think medical/rehab/gym/pool/meeting rooms/chill out zone's... Cross team IP and culture benefits galore.

If it's set up right it could be golden

We did that under Schwab and it literally went nowhere, I was trying to find some links to articles about but can’t find any. It was def us, netball and soccer and maybe rugby.

6 minutes ago, pineapple dee said:

Jackson knows that if he stays at the deees, he could win 2 more premierships. 

He understands what's required and he has the desire. What more motivation does he need to re- sign ??

More pineapples on the contract. 

1 hour ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Oh yea of little faith! 

I shall be be sleeping in a 5 star park bench. ................As for SpecialRobert .... No chance of such riff raff  being admitted to my accommodations.

However, I shall probably employ one .... or perhaps two ( depending on the result)  casual ..... err  "maids" to ensure my comforts.

“In”?