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6 hours ago, Clintosaurus said:

The modern version of Round and Round and Round with Bon's vocals from the original version is incredible.

I'd never noticed this thread until you mentioned it in the MFC Photos thread. I had a melanoma removed, then lymph nodes and radiation/immunotherapy and completed a screening for a clinical trial when I somehow had a spontaneous regression, and am now 3 years clear. I did smash a few supplements in the weeks before the screening and finding out the cancer had left, including the one mentioned a lot during COVID that has shown results when taken for cancer.

Best to you.

Geez, you’ve been through the wringer… mine’s stage 4 colorectal with traces in the lungs and liver. Started off in 2023 with 25 sessions of radiotherapy, then 5 1/2 months of platinum based chemo (Oxaliplatin plus Fluorouracil) followed by 6 months of Irinotecan plus Fluorouracil and now I’m into my second month of Irinotecan plus Fluorouracil for who knows how long… I’ve taken breaks in between so I could play some gigs to bring some sanity back into my life.

1 hour ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

I find postimages.org simple and easy to use.

I just had a look, and the Free plan says images up to 32mb… now is that a total allowance, in which case it is probably less that our account allowance here in Demonland. I’m also confused as I have no idea what “API access with 1,000 units per month” is referring to.

4 minutes ago, cam.noble1 said:

Not sure if we already have a category for Dees flics but I myself have been wondering if anyone would be interested in potentially finding a space to put our best training/game flics of our fav players and coaches for everyone to see. For the past few seasons I've really taken an interest to getting action shots and I think people would appreciate seeing how good the Melbourne boys look representing our club out on Gosh's, Casey or the G.

Thanks, Cam.

I think we’d probably need more space allowance if we were to create such a space… I’ve been having to constantly delete photos I’ve posted in my Ongoing Cancer Experience topic in the General Discussion forum as there simply isn’t enough space allocation;

I can understand that maybe Demonland does have storage limitations and so each user’s allocation is based on some simple formula that uses the number of registered members and overall storage available, but nevertheless, maybe it’s still something that @Demonland could look at?

14 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

melbournefc.com.au

Thanks Ghosty…muchly appreciated!

1 hour ago, layzie said:

You'll ace it!

Thanks Layzie… I know that you’re one of the few here that have been following my journey closely, and I just wanted to let you know that it is people like you that are keeping me above ground. 🙏 I know that could probably be worded a lot better, but it’s an absolute truth, and me being the pragmatist that I am, face every moment never in doubt, or fearful, of anything, including my future.

I’ve led a really fortunate life and experienced so much more than one person is worthy of (don’t worry, I’m not religious so I’m not going to credit any god with what I’ve been given), so whenever this cancer eventually tips me over the edge, no worries, I’m all good with that.

Oh, and in case you’re wondering, no, I’ve not been given any bad news or a use by date, I’m just feeling a little melancholy is all 😉

Take care mate and I hope that some time our paths can cross and we can have a conversation over a coffee.

3 hours ago, Lil_red_fire_engine said:

Photo gallery on MFC site from today's training has various pics of AMW, Salem, CJ, Petty and McAdam in some level of ball work in individual shots. Good to see they're all passed the point of just running laps and hopefully on the way to match practice shortly.
Edit: And per social video Culley in some level of modified training.

Can you or someone please provide a link.. I honestly cannot find it at all…I’ve looked on both the MFC app and their web site, and the latest reports etc that I can find, all seem to be about the intra-club match and injury reports.

I can’t remember if I shared these already or not, but here are three Instagram links to my band, Los Romeos Oxidados, performing at the Marrickville Bowlo late last year; the second of which, Mystery Train, was severely affected by my chemo voice which needs a good set of songs to warm up…

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOYMNHak9RO/?igsh=MXh6enFyMjllZnpleQ==

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOA7AQ-E5Fs/?igsh=c3V3Nzl3NzU0MzZ2

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOvVCLik5Cp/?igsh=MXJldXBmYTBjeGIwZg==

8 minutes ago, DubDee said:

I would assume it is in the contract with Foxtel/Kayo that the AFL cannot provide a stream for games on pay TV.

Otherwise people would not fork out for Foxtel

Yeah, that makes sense.

Am sitting in ‘the chair’ (electric, but not electric) being topped up with toxic waste, as I commence the third cycle of this chemo regime!

I have set up a link at PayPal if anyone feels like they’d like to donate, as many won’t be able to attend my birthday gig in March (27th) and some might just like to donate anyway:

www.paypal.me/LosTromeosJug

All donations will be totalled up on the day following the gig and a screenshot provided as proof. 50% of the donations will be given to the Cancer Council of NSW. Again with screenshots. In the interests of transparency, the other 50% will go to buying books and films (and maybe some food even 😉) to help me while away the hours (and hours) spent reclining on my sofa…I’m a sofa loafer!

18 minutes ago, Bigfoot said:

None of the AFL practice matches are being broadcast on free to air television so we are in the same boat as all the other teams.

I have Foxtel, so I’m ok, but it would be nice if the AFL could stream these games like they did with all of the VFL games last year.

Garry Lyon looks like he’s been on a week long bender!! 😵‍💫😳

1 hour ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

Which is driving us all around the Fishermans Bend.

My father worked there when it was the govt aircraft factory, way way way back when.

4 hours ago, Cranky Franky said:

He can't fall back on kicking goals or being an aerial threat.

He is a HD Holden competing with a new Mazda 3.

He’s in Sydney and I’m in Sydney…if he touches the aerial on my Mazda 3, I’ll be p!ssed!

18 hours ago, adonski said:

Someone has uploaded the full thing (minus the first 5 minutes)

I hope they included the blackout… that was riveting viewing!!

23 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

How much did we lose by?

There were no losers…footy was the winner!

21 hours ago, cam.noble1 said:

Too bad the game was at 10 this morning, I was in fact at school, was just wondering if anyone had a way to replay the game. Maybe Melbourne might make a YouTube replay???? Thanks, Cam.

Hi Cam, you would have been better off posting this in the main Melbourne Demons section as very few posters come into the General Discussion section.

As for your question, go to the Match Report on the MelbourneFC web page or app, scroll to the end of the report and you’ll find a link there to a full replay.

13 hours ago, picket fence said:

Still can't forgive King for Jettisoning the 2nd best player I have seen since Rob Flower. Disgrace!

I very much doubt he would have returned to his best, and I honestly don’t think he would have been terribly invested in the club, given that, and I’m purely guessing at this point and so may be wrong, he and King didn’t seem to hit it off too well. The other thing is that his delivery (along with Trac’s) had gone right off and he had never been good in front of goals to begin with.

Personally, I see his loss as a great opportunity for us to rejuvenate our midfield, with Windsor, Rivers, Pickett, and Culley all likely to spend a lot of time there, along with old stalwarts in Steele and Viney. Exciting times ahead!

As for Clarry, I seriously want to see him thrive at GWS, as I think a happy Clarry onfield will see a happier Clarry off field, and god knows he needs that. I’ll be watching him and getting behind him (except when we play them). The change of scenery plus the fact that he’ll have Hogan and Bedford there to keep him company, will do him good, plus GWS losing Green from their midfield will give him the opportunity to prove his worth.

7 hours ago, Deepfreeze said:

What was actually wrong with Angry's performance?

Just because Decastella and some other (American?) 'celebrity' were laughing began a narrative that the entire half time show was all his fault.

He sang 1 song and the batmobile would have had nothing to do with him. Play it again and tell me precisely what was wrong with his performance.

I didn’t like it. I’ve never been a fan of his, although he’s always had excellent guitarists who went on to better things; Ian Rilen being a case in point, playing with Rose Tattoo and then moving on to X and Sardine IV, both infinitely better bands, in my opinion.

You seem to have taken my comment personally? Are you related in some way?

2 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

Jeffo landed heavily on his elbow. I hope he’s okay. He’s going great guns

He appeared to be touching his knee afterwards as he talked to teammates

I’m a little surprised that the stream quality, apart from it breaking for a bit, is so good. It’s a shame they can’t put up a name with each score, but I guess beggars can’t be choosers

Was that Matthews who scored white team’s only goal?

Do we have the team lists anywhere?

21 hours ago, The Lobster Effect said:

Great video. Who are some other Dees celebrities who could have hypothetically featured?

Ones off the top of my head (not all of them necessarily big names or likeable)... Neil Mitchell, Mike Sheahan, Derryn Hinch, Nazeem Hussein, Rob Sitch, Rob Gel, Mal Walden, 2 of the Sooshi Mango guys...

Rob McKenzie of McKenzie Theory fame

David Bland of the old TV mime show Kommotion (hosted by Ken Sparks)

Dave Bridie of Not Drowning Waving and My Friend the Chocolate Cake fame, and performed a brilliant version of Grand Old Flag on Marngrook Footy.

1 hour ago, Ghostwriter said:

I posted this in the Superbowl Halftime Show thread but it’s more relevant to this topic since it’s about training:

Speaking of music yesterday’s Gosch’s soundtrack was brought to us by CJ. He made the playlist specifically for training. At one point in warmups Reggie (XT) and CJ were kinda dancing, only for a few seconds but their timing/rhythm was super impressive. It got me thinking that perhaps dancing should be part of the training program. They already do yoga and pilates but dancing hones a different skill set.

Actually it’s interesting that you say that… now, my memory is currently as dodgy as, but I seem to recall that a few decades ago, maybe in the Gutnik years, someone was brought into the club to conduct ballet oriented training, to develop their ability to leap, and I’m guessing, to work on their balance.

55 minutes ago, binman said:

I think you missed the gag HT (Bad Bunny was 6 in 2001).

I wish I could blame my meds, but I was this stupid long before they came along 🤣