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Now back to my previous state of being less concerned about cancellation and more concerned about getting shizhouse seats again. The seats in front of the hill section where we sat last time are so low down my kids couldn’t see over the fence, and I barely could either. You ‘G regulars don’t know how lucky you are. Some seats are better than others, but there’s literally no bad seat in the house there. I’ve never found one anyway.

Wow. Never thought I’d hear (or see) these words come from myself, but thank heavens for Jack Riewoldt. Trac’s not the most polished media performer, and you could see him giving Jack that HEEELLLLLPPPPPPP glance.

Decision to be made tomorrow apparently.

Winning the next 34 on the trot isn't too much to ask for is it?

Can't think of a player who very obviously had NOPE stamped on his name in big letters by a coach. Third in the B&F in 2013, in and out of the side in 2014 under Roos. Signed on for two years at the end of 2014, played two full seasons in the VFL when just about every other player on the senior list got picked at some point. Almost seemed like a stubborn standoff between coach and player in the end. Pretty funny in hindsight - probably not for Dean though.

I did the same thing. My brain was going "IT'S 11:08AM WHY IS IT SAYING TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE AT 11:00.... oh, Wednesday."

If they relocate to Marvel, I hope they say no crowd. If I have to miss out, everyone else should too.

So now you're telling us the Spanish Flu is doing the rounds as well? Quick, shut the gate!

When I checked on Sunday, it said Tuesday 11am. Now it says Wednesday 11am.

Yep. We were massive North Hobart fans - it’s how I became a Melbourne fan in fact. Was present for the back to back flags in 91 and 92. Awesome times. Feel a bit sad going past the place these days. Hate going to Bellerive, home of the mortal enemy.

Too small both in ground size and crowd capacity. Bellerive is where the state gov’t elected to spend all their money on upgrades on, so it’s the one with all the big, modern facilities. North Hobart looks exactly the same as it did when I was a kid watching footy there in the 90s. Great memories having a kick on the ground at half time. I’d love to watch the MFC play there more than anything, but it’s not going to happen.

$1, you really went out on a limb there, big spender!

Don’t get me wrong, I’m hoping for a total and utter massacre. My only disappointment is that Boomer Harvey isn’t still playing, although he acts as their runner so he will have a front row seat. It’s just that engaging in banter feels like stealing an ice-cream from a toddler. Besides, remember how patronising it was when we were so rubbish that people stopped teasing us?

That’s what it says, isn’t it?

I don’t want to hang on them too much as I’m all too familiar with that feeling of dread and hopelessness at the upcoming game, and their mood reflects that sentiment. But there is one lost Swans supporter on their BigFooty board foreseeing a boilover. Obviously hasn’t watched much footy this year; even the Norf fans are laughing at him. https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/round-7-2021-north-melbourne-vs-melbourne-blundstone-sunday-may-2-1-10pm.1264716/

If Brown comes in for someone like Melksham, the vacancy in the team will be on the HFF, not the wing. Can TMac do that role? I guess it’s not dissimilar to wing. I’m not sure why Fritsch isn’t in the conversation for a higher role and keep TMac deeper. He has a 14-4 record there. Happy hunting ground for him traditionally.

A lot of that comes down to maturity and experience I would have thought. The Roos-Goodwin rebuild is the first one that has been seen through without being dismantled half way through. I don’t think the mental clicking is JUST down to maturity, but a critical mass of it in the team is certainly a prerequisite.

Just tuned in an now they’ve got 15.0. Wonder what the record is for most number of goals without a behind?

Yep. They might make an exception if NMFC can prove they only did the airport-hotel-footy ground circuit and took all the precautions etc. I hope so anyway (as self-serving as it is to support hard border policy then suggest relaxing it when it doesn’t suit me). I really want to go to this game.

Tasmanian border policy - currently closed to visitors from Perth. We (Tassie) shut the gate completely every time there’s a COVID hot spot emerging. It’s been great for keeping it out but this is the consequence.

Neal-Bullen was awesome last night. One thing I’ve noticed recently is that his tackles are a lot more likely to stick, and get the ball loose than they used to. Not sure if it’s the strength of a fully developed body or improved skill, but it’s improved his value immeasurably. First time since 2018 that he’s an automatic selection and arguably in career best form.

Water off a duck’s back for me. Winning tastes way better than whatever salty crap they’re drinking. Eat dirt, footy media. I’m happy to just enjoy the winning and just let all the barbs, jabs and general banter just bounce off me like I’m made of rubber. I’ve thrown plenty over the years so it’s only fair. I do make an exception of disrespecting Nathan Jones though. Bag the MFC in general if it makes you feel better, we can just point at the ladder and say suck it. But don’t make it personal by insulting a great of our club and a player who has shown more resilience than 99.99% of the players to have played the game. He deserves global respect from the footy media and it’s a disgrace that it’s not being given.

Yes - the place with the weird winds he described is Blundstone though.

Harmes comes through the VFL and eventually replaces Jordon when he tires for mine. No hurry on that one.

Comes back to the point made by Jayden Hunt as relayed by jnrmac - high half forward is a feast-or-famine role by nature. Spargo’s value to the side is defensive effort. It’s a strength and he helps is trap the ball in. I still think there is a bar for minimum number of times for being involved in a possession chain though and 6 is below it for mine.