Bitter but optimistic

The situation with TMac has bothered me all year. Throughout the season many posters, myself included, alluded to his fitness or lack thereof. I remember being at a game earlier in the season when he could barely make 40 metres from a set shot. It was clear to all that something was seriously amiss. Yet they continued playing him. What I would like to know is why? Why continue risking him? What was to be gained? It was another of those baffling decisions we supporters have seen far too often this season.

Optimism is currently an endangered species at The Manor, so no, I'm not bothering my Sportsbet account to try and make the Dees favourite. However, I do expect we will give a jolly good account of ourselves and probably lose the four points through an excruciating turnover in the last seconds. It's the Melbourne way. Anyway, I shall keep the maid on notice - just in case.

Derm makes a fair point ! OK However, he [censored] me because it’s always really just all about Derm

Spot on Ethan !!! The nice touchy feely stuff is for winners

I was really looking forward to seeing Hannan this year and was backing him in for a big year. Unfortunately, he was cruelled by injury. It also seems, however, that he was further cruelled by being selected straight up without regaining match fitness and confidence at Casey. I will be most interested to see how Jetta goes this week as he also came back underdone. I fail to see the logic in this.

As a matter of fact I do dc. An olfactory treat.

And ..... while they are improving the game ..... I think the AFL needs to take a good hard look at this idea of kicking the football Far too much of it ATM

No surprises. I know people talk about poor delivery but our forward line has been terrible all season. No coherent plan. No leading. Dropped marks. Shitty kicking. Not taking shots. Lack of confidence. Just a disaster.

FMD Onion! Your taste in music is worse than @picket fence!

I should have also added "class". Just saw a bit of his presser - he certainly demonstrated that.

I suppose there have been some gains. As mentioned above, some players have shown a bit. Overall, however, I can't get over the profound disappointment of a year that promised so much but just delivered [censored]. As a Melbourne supporter I should be used to it.

Have to say I liked Richo. A genuine no bullshite type of bloke.

Another one gone begging! [censored] me we are our own worst enemy!!

Our season is [censored]. Let’s [censored] up others’ chances. If we do the Dogs that will probably end them for the season Take joy in the suffering of others Go Dees!!!

I’ll pass picket Your recent “music” post still disturbs me

Correct !!!!! You can also add shitful kicking to that.

I'm not so sure about that bb. If he kicks 2or 3 he'll do his job. As I mentioned above, I reckon it's more about the other forwards using the opportunities he will create and of course getting the ball in there quickly

Dead set correct Luci! I have found this year's umpiring the most inconsistent and , at times, unfathomable that I can remember. This an area that Gil the dill needs to act on. More training, more incentives a better career path for umpires? I don't know the answer but Gil is payed squillions to sort these issues out. About time he earned his dough.

I shall be viewing this game from the ever warm and welcoming bosom of The Manor. It will interesting to watch the impact Preuss up forward. I do not expect him or Max to kick a bag as they will be swarmed by defenders whenever the pill gets anywhere near. The ball will come to ground. However, hopefully the likes of Hannan, Petracca, Brayshaw and Hunt will be presented with resultant opportunities. I will not be surprised if we get a sneaky win out of this. If we are close at 3/4 time, I shall lock the maid up.

Maybe bing! But we represent a very high percentage of the perverts and intellectuals that follow the dees That counts!

A slug of Stone’s Green Ginger and a dart was my personal favourite

That's what worries me most about him faulty. He just doesn't get to the contest often enough. I'm not sure how much of that can be trained into him - he seems to lack instinct.

I haven't filled mine in either demonstone but you maybe right - completing it would send the message - I suppose. Unfortunately, nowadays, everyone has a survey or wants feedback. If I contact my bank or other service providers they ask for a survey. I received a parcel via Australia Post and they wanted a survey. I don't use uber but I believe you are asked to rate the driver. Before you know it even the good ladies who provide ……….. err .. " personal services" …….. will require a rating. I simply cannot be bothered with any of it.

Of course!! They were used for the public good so your thievery is excusable

One can only speculate widely on what people might call you Ethan.