At Least I Saw a Flag

Rank 1 - 4 in terms of how much you hate them ... Selwood Dangerfield Hawkins Rowan

When belted over the back of the head, so many of the commentators laugh and say "haha made him earn it". 10 minutes earlier the same commentators were extolling the virtues of the league's concerns about concussions.

Fanatique Demon 659 Posted 39 minutes ago 1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said: Who isn’t? ___________________________________________________ Hey .... I resemble that remark !!!

I didn't enjoy watching the match at all. Sadly, the refreshments during the match - Petaluma chardonnay + salmon quiche (avec salad) - helped only slightly. But I was so [censored] off that I didn't even bother with the tea cake.

When the Demons lose, is worse if: 1. The loss happens on a Friday night match, 2. The loss happens on Sunday night, or Monday afternoon? On one view, if the loss happens on Friday, it ruins the weekend. Conversely, a Sunday night/Monday afternoon (QB) loss drags the misery into the work week. Of course, in a usual Melbourne year, we are all somewhat immune to losses and/or poor performances. But the 2021 version has raised our expectations. I just spend 5 minutes typing this out. I could have used that time for something more useful. Perhaps I should re-phrase that by deleting the word "more". The sock drawer awaits. A favour please. Please keep an eye out for my plot.

Gawn and Oliver are repeatedly assaulted during matches.

Agree !!! Weid has been given enough chances. Clearly a nice guy, and tries hard enough. But it's just not working, and someone else needs to be given a go.

No

Never looked like winning today. Misses by Tmac (2) and a few others were real momentum killers.

In the pocket is part of the team plan. The idea is that if the mark isn't taken, there will be a stoppage. And presumably a repeat entry if the ball is kicked out by a defender.

Terrible so far. Lucky to only be 16 points down. Turning point ... TMac running into open goal and missing.

Salad as well !!! ?

My ladyfriend (also a Dees' supporter) is bringing round quiche to enjoy during the match. I'll be putting together a simple salad. No cheese platter though. Too fattening. I bought tea cake for afternoon tea. As for beverages, I have beer. But was more thinking of a light red, such as temporanillo or pinot noir. And, like other posters, I'm suffering from MFCSS. FFS Dees, get off to a good start!!!

Agree with previous posters re Neale ... and Credlin.

It clearly wasn't. I wouldn't want to buy real estate from those umpires!!

Yeah, but 6-6-6 wasn't a rule when Hawks were winning flags.

Can't stand that object. He is apparently on Channel 7's payroll. He gets asked to comment on various issues, and is often on that station's news. If ever I am watching Channel 7's news (which I rarely do) and his ugly head appears, I have to switch off or chance the channel.

Why don't the commentators call out throws? Are they directed to turn a blind eye to this, or are they just stupid? (Or both?)

lol .... I spoke too soon.

Frostie has actually done pretty well on Franklin.

Deep Purple are one of my favourable bands. Machine Head is IMHO one of the best albums of all time. Favourite songs: Hush Highway Star Lazy Never before (very underrated) Space Trucking My Woman from Tokyo Speed King Strange Kind of Woman Burn You Fool No One Getting Tighter Might Just Take Your Life Stormbringer

Socceroos v Chinese Taipei. World Cup Qualifier. Socceroos won 5 - 1. Terrible match. Like watching the U14s playing the U12s.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-12-15/craig-mclachlan-not-guilty-of-assault-indecent-assault-charges/12983170 The law relating to the accused's knowledge of the woman's consent was amended since these alleged offences. It is now an objective, rather than a subjective test.

Hibbert's playing great footy. Hopefully gets a premiership medallion. Need to think about his successor though ... he's 31. If he plays on, he'd probably only have one more season in him.

Most assistant coaches have a clause in their contracts to the effect that they can leave if they secure a senior coaching position elsewehere. I'd be surprised if that wasn't the case with Mitchell.