Bitter but optimistic

5 minutes ago, Roost it far said:

I’m pretty sure everyone here loves having Petracca on board but if you want to air your doubts in public be prepared for some backlash. Football is an emotional business and he still hasn’t come out and said he intends to stay. I think it’s understandable for people on a discussion forum to vent their frustrations. 
Compared to what I hear at the football I’d say we’re mostly a well behaved lot. 

Agreed.

However, what has increasingly  irked me on Demonland is how one poster's assertion or claim magically transmogrifies into "fact" and thus the pile on commences.

What a win that was !!!!

[censored] week under siege  in the media !    Stars missing !    Away game underdogs !

That win renews hope. We can and will bounce back !!!!!!

PS.  Jack Viney [censored] what a game!

25 minutes ago, Binmans PA said:

Me too.

I had him as a leader of the football club, perhaps the next captain, and said as much before this story broke.

But he's shown he shouldn't be the captain with this.

It is unfair to criticise a terrific player and clubman over this matter as there is still a question mark about Tracc's health.

 He may simply feel too bloody crook and tired to enter the media fray.

We should withhold any judgements until the truth comes out. 

For mine, Windsor is the big positive !

For a draftee , a kid, to come in and play every game until stopped by injury is outstanding 

A long term talent with pace and kicking skills is just what we needed. 
 

Terrific pick up !!!!

3 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Can’t see funding from the Government coming anytime soon for a home base. Was in Melbourne last month and felt like being back in Mumbai. Obviously no funds to even clean up rubbish from around the streets, sides of the freeway, or to remove weeds or cut overgrown grasses. 

Bloody whinging Westralian !

It’s a [censored] rumour FFS !!!!!

Max will retire not only as a great of this club but a great of the game. 
 

He is enormous both on the field and in his representation off the field. 
One can only guess how many new supporters he has brought to the club

11 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Absolutely.  A lot more kid and family friendly. 

Saturday night games are trash.

I know the arguments about tv audiences and sponsorship etc but …. I hate all night games !

It’s a [censored] of a drive back to The Manor after dark 

The Hawks are up and comers who are having a "red hot go".

To see them them knock off the baggers would make this weekend almost tolerable.

1 minute ago, Return to Glory said:

I've recently read 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe. I bought it, convinced it would detail our 2024 season. Alas, it was about African colonization; not a single reference to forward structure, 'play Jeffo now' or 'Goody must go'. Pointless.

One of the great ( if not well known) novels of all time.

1 hour ago, DubDee said:

Jeffo will debut this week

and I for one, would love to see a selfie of @picket fence when he hears the news

I'm sure @picket fence will celebrate in wine  fine style Dub !

Why is time wasted reviewing the obvious. 
What the [censored] is the point of an umpire?

[censored]. This is as bad as I’ve ever seen 

2 minutes ago, ANG13 said:

Didn’t you see Goody get interviewed?

My comment is based on the panel discussion 

 Now they’re raising Pendles to sainthood 

[censored] me again 

[censored] me, apparently there is only one side playing. Fox is [censored]

20 minutes ago, danielE288 said:

Just bumped into Mark Robinson, AKA "Robbo" at my local woolies, said we have a chance, but it'll be tough. There you go, folks.

In the bottle shop?

5 hours ago, Redleg said:

Is that near Romsey?

Mmmmm .... well not geographically speaking Red but it has certain ..... err shall we say peculiarities reminiscent of The Manor.

Footscray are our biatches !!!!

We'll win this.

All’s well in Pattaya 

2 hours ago, ANG13 said:

A bit optimistic I think. 

But lacking in bitterness!

I have supported the Dees since I was a kid and  a Trident member for the past 18 years. I have attended games in Darwin, Alice, Canberra and Sydney.

Whether I attend a particular game or not is dependent on a myriad of personal reasons 

I imagine our 60k plus members and however many supporters also do so for their own reasons. 

The generalised put down of those who chose ( for their own reasons) not to attend the game is arrogant and sanctimonious piffle 

11 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

Your response..  Phuket... no doubt then ...

Further north. ( Which in this context could be deemed an odd comment )

I'm in Thailand .... err .... absorbing ..... the local attractions.

Seems preferable.

14 minutes ago, DeeZee said:

Gus’s retirement knocked us for six and we never really recovered. ( his loss can’t be underestimated). Plus we were unable to cover for Clarrys slow start and Tracs and Gawns injuries .

We will need another preseason to take stock and reset for next year.

Wouldn’t have done any serious damage in finals this year anyway.

I disagree DZ   I hope we make finals (even if it's a short visit)

Image the experience of a taste for our younger brigade.

1 minute ago, loges said:

Have you found a decent sports bar yet?

Sir WYL is more into indecent sports bars loges