Bitter but optimistic

Hindsight is a beautiful thing!

The "lads" are being very supportive DC but I'm actually still in denial -I need to move on.

Noticed the idiot Robbo was at his best - Nathan Brown apparently plays for us!!

Biffen is just coming out of his weekend drug haze - I'm sure his eloquence will be sufficient to the occasion.

It was said at the time that it was just iced as a "precaution". The inference being he'd be right quite quickly.

Thanks (not) for pulling that post up. He's looked effing useless so far, but with all the big man injuries he going to get more chances. He will need to produce the goods.

It shouldn't be a problem WJ. Only thoughtful,sensitive and intelligent types post on this thread.

I didn't post at the time but I would have said P. Roos !!

I suppose some of your "teat carriers" are black and white like those pictured above your post. Any other resemblance?

Yeah the Rugby and Soccer franchises should be paying us commission. Good luck with your daughter 34.

FMD!! Now I'm really depressed!!

Leave that Westralian lingo in Westralia please Fl og!

You are correct BB. However, I would argue that the mistakes he made today are outweighed by his courageous and gut busting example to others. We have players with more natural ability than Jones (and I don't have to name them). Unfortunately, when the going gets tough, and it often does at Melbourne they fold. Jones keeps going. Jesus, I am glad he is resilient, because if he ever gets injured - we are fully and properly [censored].

Re Jones - The poor bastard is entitled to make mistakes. He carries the side. Agree about Pedo but Spencer busts a gut. He was in a no win today trying to take those two big bastards on his own.

Start the next one breathing right now.

Bitter, I cannot adequately communicate via a keyboard how crappy I feel as the dad of four Melbourne-supporting kids. My 18yo daughter who came with me and my 14 yo son today, said "someone is always saying we will be better this year, and we never are". And all I can do is agree Tough question to answer Mboy. Hope your kids stick but could hardly blame them otherwise.

Having quaffed a few decent reds and now am in a reflective rather than aggressive mood. Let me share some observations. Today I gave my driver a holiday and decided to travel with the plebs. On route to the game, I noticed the following in my carriage. Two teenage boys in Melb jumpers and shorts (maybe 15) travelling with their dads. They were enthusiastically discussing prospects and who would do what, kick goals etc in the game. Two teenage girls, around the same age and unaccompanied. They were also wearing Melbourne jumpers etc. They were chatting in an animated (read innocent teenage show off way) and obviously enjoying themselves. A young dad, with three little girls – around 6 – 11. They were done up in Melbourne gear plus wearing demon horns. I noticed Dad was not carrying lunch or anything so the day would cost him plenty. The point of this. How would those kids ( and parents) feel after today’s fiasco? The future (and current) members/supporters of this club are being constantly disappointed. It is too late for us old bastards to change but how can we hope to attract and keep young supporters on efforts like today? I wish I could have filmed these happy and optimistic kids and shown it to the players. If that didn’t motivate them nothing would.

Long decade ahead

They were eagles RTG but your point is taken. Actually they were like those big arse kicking eagles in Lord of the Rings.

The thing is Picket - if they put them on the field then, ipso facto, they are fit and can only be judged on their performance - or lack thereof.

First of all allow me to congratulate you on receiving an honour Viscount. Re Fitzy - i no longer think he is up to it. Re Howe - Has totally lost confidence and has no idea what his role is.

I wish I was banned from the MCG!

I'll give you another- just pizz poor.

I'll give you a three word team team analysis- inept and embarrassing

Anyway, I must retire now but where is the Fl og? You never know with those shifty Westaustrialians.. Shifty bastards - cheat at cricket and footy.