Bitter but optimistic

Why did I tip Melbourne? And, worse still, put money on them?

Correct we have heard this [censored] before. I especially like the " long journey" or ,it will take time, or, be patient, or, get games into the players. It's not "strong stuff" it is [censored]!

"Stay on course". Christ, we are going nowhere, we are dead in the water.

Yeah. I was giving it to Richmond mate on Friday. I've had to go into hiding since yesterday's disaster.

Yes, it is a very bitter pill to swallow but unless yesterday was some sort of one of "shocker" then we are in deep shite. As another poster mentioned, it is possible to make a case for us finishing bottom.

He certainly is slick at avoiding front on confrontation.

Thanks for that. Now I can see our ineptitude in a whole new light.

Let's take it one game at a time. That may avoid mass suicides. So now we are going down the new game plan will take some time to get used to. Jesus how many excuses can we cook up?

What a fantastic question! Maybe I'm dumb but I couldn't see any plan whatsoever.

Just home after trying to use heavy doses of alcohol to numb what I saw today. We were [censored] weak. I could have almost copped this result against Hawthorn or the filth. But Brisbane? Once again Melbourne is all [censored] and wind. We had nothing today. Most of those blokes are getting paid very serious dollars which our memberships contribute to. Accountability? Shameful.

Add Crosswell. Some exciting games.. But for absolute thuggery Big Carl was the man. Many years after he played for Melbourne I worked with him and took the opportunity to ask him about some " moments " during his footy career at Melb. He had forgotten many of them until reminded. I guess when you flatten that many blokes it all becomes a daze.

Thanks. A sensible and level headede comment.

The way Melbourne dealt with him was shameful. I hope he has a stellar season.

Eddy is a whinging pissant.

Joined today Bitterbutoptimistic

No I meant bottom eight. And, as to being true to my name - it's a ying and yang thing. At the moment "optimistic is not in the ascendant.

I'm confidently tipping "the eight". That is, the bottom eight.

What a great human being. RIP Jim. Condolences to your family.

How many others here remember "Captain Blood"? He was a classic. And, although he's not a caller, Mark Robinson = serious [censored].

Real Estate? Well maybe. I picture Scully more as the stereotypical used car salesman. Flashy jacket, loud tie and talking BS out of the side of his mouth. And if I was playing golf with him , I'd be counting his strokes.

Top gun between Watts and Trengove. Roughies Tapscott and Gawn.

The only problem with the above is that Stef will never make a CHF.

Well at this point my OPTIMISTIC self is running riot and I've purchased tickets to Darwin. However, if yet another season turns to shite then my BITTER self may just lock in permanently and I will need suicide watch.

Is Watts the current whipping boy for this site? I don't understand it. He played much improved footy last year and began to show his talent. At training yesterday he looked fit, developing more muscle and was as enthusiastic a contributor as anyone. He took a very strong mark and showed his athleticism. I heard one of the coaches say "demand the ball Jack" which suggested to me he is expected to play a leading role up forward. I was also impressed with Petterd's work and Bate looks ready to step up. Dunn seemed a bit off the pace to me.

Agree. Spencer is another who gets unreasonable stick on this site. He is still a raw kid who was starting to show a bit when he was injured. Let him get fit and show what he's got.