Dr. Gonzo

I'm the same, although someone said to me they were booing the free kick not Hogan. I hope so because he doesn't deserve it, we kinda forced him out anyway on top of all the issues he he to deal with on top of leaving home earlier than most draftees.

You can stand this year, you don't have to sit in an allocated seat anymore Also beers are $10 now (and mid strength at night games)

Ok

Quick tip it tastes sweeter after a victory 😉🥃

Exactly even in previous years this would be a poor crowd. 25-27k would be the average for games against interstate teams in previous years where we were going ok. This year the club would be hoping it exceeded 30k you'd assume. Obviously there are a multitude of factors impacting attendances, I think the club needs to get on the front foot with promoting and marketing our home games. I was surprised at the lack of promotion for the Giants game last week knowing it would be a low drawing game. We have another poor timeslot home game coming up, 110pm against the Saints on Mother's Day. Will be interesting to see the crowd for that one.

Not speaking for others but I don't have an issue with people who are getting away for the weekend. I don't expect people's lives to revolve around the footy, we all have other stuff going on. It's more those who could've gone but opted not to because it was easier to watch on TV.

I'm not getting worked up, I'm pointing out the crowds so far this year have been disappointing for us and I'm sure internally the club would agree. It is possible to both enjoy the success of the team and critique the turnout of our supporters. Comparing us to other clubs who have struggled for two decades is a poor comparison when we are the undefeated reigning premiers. It's apples and oranges.

I don't think it's Gil, it's Brad Scott and previously Steve Hocking

The problem also is that it was basically non existent for a couple of weeks and then it gets pulled out for random games/moments (no surprise it's against us!)

Carlton have been ****house for 20 years, we're the undefeated reigning premiers. If we get 40k turning up they will not all be members, there would be at least 5k MCC who aren't MFC members then you also have the ones who attend but aren't members. 30k Melbourne supporters should be the minimum, 20k is embarrassing. I'm not taking about the ones away on holidays but those who could've gone but decided not to because it's easier to just watch at home are doing a disservice to the club and players. Pert wants an average of 50k to Melbourne home games. Without ANZAC Eve and Queens Birthday this year. Playing Carlton and Collingwood in the last 3 rounds where their supporters will likely have dropped off. With already at least 10k down on what would have been expected at our first two home games. I just don't understand the mentality. We are finally good, after decades of crap. Who are the people deciding not to bother turning up??

You're dreaming, this is about OUR supporters turning up. It's our home game we can't rely on opposition supporters to boost our crowd numbers. We need to be getting 40k of our own supporters to games, we've just won a flag, undefeated and the clear best team in the comp. If this were another team I'd be laughing at them, if this were North, Saints or Dogs they'd be discussing relocation.

I parked in the car park as well entering at the Wellington Pde entry near the Pullman. I was able to get out straight away heading to the exit on Vale St near the Punt Rd/Wellington Pde intersection. Might be worth trying that next time. I don't find it that bad getting out really even with the gates closed for 20 mins. Can either listen to the talkback and revel in our victory or chuck on some music or a podcast while you wait. Or take your time getting back to the car grabbing a jam donut on the way.

20k is not a good effort, sorry. We should be aiming for 40k minimum. Tigers and Pies have drawn 60k against the Giants during their up years I'm fairly certain. You can blame it on Easter but the attendance at the Dogs and Bombers games was terrible as well. Wouldn't have been too many more Melbourne supporters at those games than the 20k who turned up last night.

Public transport another issue. My dad wasn't going to go last night because of it

Can anyone tell me what the free against Kozzy was for? 15:25 left in the 3rd quarter. Umpire didn't explain, just blew the whistle and said "GWS". It was just great pressure on a defender kicking the footy, wasn't late or high.

That was BB (Before Bowey)

He has also started clunking some marks which is what I want from him at the moment. The goals will come but just seeing him mark some contested balls is great, some more time to build confidence and synergy will have some posters with egg on their face I reckon. He is marked very very hard by many, sure he's not Plugger or Dunstall but few are.

Next Sunday, ANZAC Eve, is also Orthodox Easter. Probably won't have a big bearing on Melbourne supporters but I wonder how many tigers supporters might not attend because of it (it's their home game as well).

Haha reminds me of my son telling me after we won the flag last year "I've been waiting my whole life for this!" He is 8. 🤣

Yes they lock the car park for 20 minutes now until the crowd has dispersed

Stevic was just as bad

He definitely didn't seem to have any injury concerns last night. Can't believe I actually thought he wouldn't play 🤣

Loved that too, May is such a fantastic player and it's great to see his teammates and supporters show the recognition for those actions. Got a monster round of applause when coming to the bench shortly after.

He is such a clever player as well which I think gets overlooked sometimes. Some of his little tap ons tonight we're superb.

It's great seeing teams with the ball at half back and just having nothing to go to, its happened 3 games in a row now. They have nothing, our defense is like a vice.