Winners at last

I'm an MCC member, and always sit there. FWIW I'm also a MFC member!

I can't believe that the MCC allows filth people in as members. Surely there should be proper vetting procedure.

I can say that there are plenty of MCC members who aren't doctors/lawyers etc. Anyone can join (subject of course to paying entry fee/annual fees) ... So, to that extent it isn't elitist. 

One of the worst experiences I recently had was at the finals last year. It was a filth match. Sitting behind me was an elegant woman (a radio/tv personality) with her husband (filth supporter) and their daughter, who looked about 12 y.o. The husband spent the entire match yelling (aggressive) abuse at the umpires, and telling her daughter that there was a conspiracy against Collingwood. What a shocking example to his daughter? To answer the obvious question, I would have moved if I could, but the area was full. 

I hate the filth.

Thanks Kev.

I presume that there will be a training seesion at Gosch's Paddock this week? If so, what day? 

Despite the standard of the match I had a fantastic time.

I went with my 2 beautiful daughters ... their first match this year, elder being a new mother, and the younger down from Sydney for a few days. Dinner at the ground and beaut seats. Sitting near my incredibly annoying Blues supporter mate, and listening to him whining about umpiring. And sitting behind another Blues supporter who was making absolutely hilarious comments during the match. (Seriously!) Sadly he disappeared after half time.

And after the match, meeting up with another Demons' mate in the Blazer Bar for a celebratory drink. We don't sit together at the match, but if the Demons win, we always meet up there post match. (Don't bother if we lose.)

Excuse my ramblings, but it really was a great night ... particularly the being with my daughters' part.

He's a very good exponent of the set shot. He has a very uncomplicated kicking routine. 

I've been to every MFC home match this season.

Please excuse me for not going on KB. Quite simply the filth people do my head in with their constant booing, yelling "ball" every few seconds and the ridicuous "USA, USA" chant. I hate the filth (to quote my ex wife)"with every fibre of my being". Although she said it in a different context. 

I promise to go to every other MFC home match this season ... and even matches at Marvel !!

Am I forgiven?

I'll be at the match with my 2 beautiful daughters (younger one down from Sydney) ... and before the match at a function at the G. They are both Demons, of course.

Hopefully the team does the right thing to make it a truly memorable night. But sadly I haven't been vaccinated for MFCSS.

Re McKay's kicking for goal .... For some reason I'm reminded of Travis Cloke kicking 7.0 against us years ago.

Big stakes ... playing for the Vin Catoggio Cup.

8 minutes ago, D Rev said:

Am assuming that May will go to McKay, which may be a waste, but will make sure that he doesn't get off the chain / break loose.

The question then is who goes to Curnow?  I don't think Lever can go with him athletically, so maybe Hibbo?  Gives up height, but can run and has enough strength to compete?

Im not too worried about their midfield, I think we have the advantage there, particularly with our rucks.

The big issue will be our forwards; we should be able to create more space for targets, but can they take marks and convert, or will it be back to the backyard sprinkler?

We need to bring in another tall, possibly Tomlinson. (Why do peeps call him Thommo? There's no 'h' in his name, and it can't even be justified on a phonetic* basis!! Sorry.)

If not him, then I guess it's Schache or Smith. No way Lever should play on McKay or Curnow. 

*Isn't it ironic that the word 'phonetic' is not spelt phonetically? It should be spelt 'fonetic' ? 

1 hour ago, Katrina Dee Fan said:

I still bear scars from that horrible outcome

I was at the 1987 PF too. Yes, it was so, so bad. I woke up the next morning hoping it had been a bad dream.

Having said that, it didn't cost us a flag. We would have been thumped in the GF the following week by (coincidentally) Carlton.

There should be a separate thread about Cerra/MRO decisions. Rather than hijack the pregame thread. 

Cerra ... lol. Is anyone seriously surprised?

Cripps will play.

HH ... it's a yes from me too.

An additional tall defender must come in. I guess it has to be one of Tomlinson (most likely) or Smith or Schache. I'm not a huge fan of any of those gents, but Lever can't play on McKay or Curnow. As has been said repeatedly, he's not a particularly good one on one defender. He needs to be the third man up/inteceptor.

1 minute ago, Redleg said:

Umpire 13 is crying.

I wonder how much he lost ....

Lukisous charged front on. No free kick .... thankfully Humphrey kicked a miraculous goal.

Umpires doing their best to get the Dogs home

Mac Andrew is trying for a world record for the number of his kicks being smothered.

Rowell is a freak.

Sadly I think that the Bulldogs will run over the top of Gold Coast. I hope I'm wrong.

5 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

if you're going to do this damn silly thing, don't do it in this damn silly way

mac andrew is SO thin

He turned sideways. Would you believe it ... he disappeared!!

Early last week Sportsbet had Freo at $4.10. Ridiculous odds. I put a few bucks on at that price. I would rather have lost my money.

31 minutes ago, Clintosaurus said:

Humphrey is going to be a ripper.

What a funny old fellow is Humphrey. He gets in all manner of strife.

Bad kicking is bad football.

I was at the match.

There was never a moment that I thought we'd win. I've seen the movie too many times.

At least I had a nice lunch, and a few drinks, so the day wasn't a total loss.

Deserved to lose