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Thanks guys. A win is a win. Never to be taken for granted. *note: AFL Team

I recently went to the LeighOak (in Oakleigh, Melbourne) with a mate to watch the Dees v Norf game. It was actually an old haunt of our cricket club from days gone by, so a very very familiar place. Been there a coupla times in recent years to watch the footy and found it ok. But on this occasion, they had rearranged all the chairs in serious rows in front of 2 tv's, and all the viewers were of a certain age - or well and truly older - and seated quietly watching the game. Seriously, it was like walking into a church full of pensioners. I expected a collection plate to be passed around. It was so stifling. At half time we left and went to the Forresters Arms up the road. Found a much better atmosphere and more animated crowd there. I still hated the result, but enjoyed the atmosphere much better than at the LeighOak. So I say go where you enjoy the experience most.

Only 279 points to add to the margin in the 2nd half. Go Casey!!

Que? FMD Pls explain? ?? cash strapped publican, revenge-fuelled law enforcement officer, rent-overdue landlord, Godzilla, Ozzie-culture-ignorant omnipotent alien, etc. ??

Can you get BBO to point his arse in the other direction this qtr??

We are giving them so much space. They just waltz away with it, while we are being tackled as soon as we get it.

I like that I can now see the position in the scroll bar to the right when looking on my phone. Used to bug me not seeing it before because I didn't know whether it was faster to go up or down to get out of a thread.

When he first stepped up from VFL I was very happy for him - and for us. He showed such great intensity in the Scorps as an in-and-under midfielder. His ability to provide quick release by hand (especially) and also by foot with short passes to players in the clear showed his great awareness, and clean skills. But step up to AFL, and his skills seemed to go missing under the extra intensity at the higher level. I still wince at some of the missed passes and crucial turnovers he did even earlier this year, but I am SO SO glad to see those becoming far less common as he becomes far more prolific with possessions. Finally, he is looking comfortable on the big stage. And he is still a very young bloke. It bodes very well for his future.

Fantastic work by Casey, following on from the win at the G earlier today. Personally I had a very good Friday night, so this has the makings of a great weekend....

I hope Trenners is being judged on merit rather than group think, or bias??? I was watching him for signs of slowness today and was actually pleasantly surprised. I didn't see any concerns in his speed other than fatigue during a chase nearing the end of the game

Nice work Drunkn and thanks for the updates. Casey Radio's FM signal doesn't make it very far into the city burbs more than about 15-20k northwest of Cranbourne. Thankfully they are steaming it online so all good.

Great qtr Max, Viney, Jeffy, Nibbler, Hibbo. Watts working hard. Trenners in several plays and holding his own really well.

MCC website forecast was 33,000

Only 17 more to go. Getting ready for the AFLM league.

Train arrives at Camberwell station and a phalanx of Dees supporters strut onto the train. Just to add to the stereotype.

Wearing so many layers I feel like the Michelin man. At least 5 of them are MFC paraphernalia. Now just need the boys to bring the heat and light up a fire on the ground. Stoked to see the return of Trenners today.

Nice report. But those dacks! You must have broad taste. Hoges was wearing black tight jeans. Gus had on the floppy loose grey trackies with the elastic cuffs.

Great win Casey! And Weid leads the boys up the race.

At least at this level, Fritsch is shaping as a very good alternative forward target / goal sneak, similar to what Hannan offers in the seniors.

Correction: 94.1 FM

I'm listening at the ground to 3WBC. 94.3FM. Google and check if they are streaming it?

Fritsch is unlikely looking but definitely has an X factor. That goal of his was also aided by Weid's contested effort in the pack for a mark.

Qtr time egg and bacon roll report. And the conclusion is: don't bother. Nice attempt though. The best bit was a very nice egg although a bit runny to have in a roll. The roll was fresh but not soft enough and with the hard shell top it ends up tasting too much like cardboard. Cheese was a slice of tasty, but in cold weather it's too stiff and dry and better left out. In its place I'd have preferred more bacon of the middle rasher variety instead of the short bacon that was undersized and lost in the big cardboard roll. Casey cooks have nothing to fear here.

Great qtr Casey! Showing heaps of intent.

How good was that mark by Weid??? Very strong in the pack. Nice conversion too!