hells bells

A reasonably reliable source told me that discussions with May have been underway for longer than has been reported.

I heard a whisper that we are intending to play two rucks next year. Hence our interest in Pruest.

I was at the game and I thought this too. But the players did a warm up long enough to have got a feel for the surface.

Viney

Got offered flight and ticket today for $1k. Couldn’t resist, the thought of saying no and then missing it if we won was too much. Wife will forgive me eventually. Go Demons. Make this special.

I’d make the Smith for Tyson change. I worry about the WCE forward line leg speed against our backs. Jetta, Salem, OMac, Lewis aren’t fast. Smith is quick and can play tall. I like the idea of Fritsch on the wing, I think he is dangerous drifting up forward. Unfortunately that means Dom misses out.

China Southern coming to the party?

Post game when the players on the ground and Goody was congratulating the players. He gave Hibberd a hug and after, Hibbo turned around with 2 fingers up, and you can see him say “two more”.

Anyone know of anything planned in the Mornington Peninsula region?

I share similar concerns. I thought we looked tired at times on Friday night.

One thing I’ve noticed in both the finals and it’s not something I picked up on during the year is that there is that there seems to be a deliberate effort among the players to give each other a pat on the back or a rub on the head after they’ve done something well or made a big effort. Also when a teammate is on the ground, someone always bends down grabs their jumper and helps them up. It’s a small thing but IMO it’s a great thing. Shows they genuinely care about each other and that there is obviously a great team spirit in the group. I didn’t notice the Cats or the Hawks players doing it as religiously as our players or at all. Great sign.

I’m hoping this is the game. 5 goals and BOG.

Key Defensive Match-Ups. Who gets who?

What would Siegfried say?

Kent and Ginger Ninja ruled out for the year.

I can’t describe the depth of my loathing for the Hawthorn football club. Growing as a kid through the 80’s and early 90’s (born in 78) it seemed like half of my mates barracked for the Hawks and bar a period of maybe 5 years, they have absolutely owned us. Since the 1987 prelim. I have detested them. Countless beltings of the team and 31 years of their arrogant supporters giving it to us. I want nothing more than to knock them off this weekend. I want a changing of the guard moment. I want them hurt. I want them to fear the Melbourne Football Club.

Great work DD36.

I have a feeling this was pretty much done last week and didn’t have a negative impact. May not have been all 22 but it seemed like most.

He was very good on Friday night. He has had games where he has been fumbly, but I can’t recall a time in the game when he fumbled. He has played 58 games. He is going to be a very solid player for us for 200 games.

Completely agree

Jeez I’m nervous/anxious.

Interestingly we have very similar opinions. The Front Bar is the only show I watch on TV now, other than live sport. We have a Netflix account but even that I find we use less and less. When the kids watch TV it is almost always something niche on YouTube.

Great story Redbeard. Wear it with pride.

A different reliable source ET. ?

Heard from a reliable source: Viney and Hannan in for Kent and JKH. JKH stays if Tyson doesn’t get up.