Winners at last

Clarrie looked pretty [censored] off.

I met him a few years ago. He was with his parents at Abbotsford Convent after playing a match for Casey.

A charming young man. 

Swans just hanging on ... pretty much stopped.

I hate the filth.

A magpie pooped on my son's partner (in London) today, or was it yesterday? Hopefully sweet revenge for her.

1 hour ago, layzie said:

And let's not forget about the other great things life has to offer as well. Like flowers, music or a big can of soda pop!

It took me a few days, but I'm over it too. 

I'm over the 2022 season ... just hope neither the filth, nor Jee-long win the flag. Can hardly be bothered to watch any further matches. I've never felt that way any other season. 

P.S. I was in the MCC GF ballot. Missed out ... but don't really care. I won't bother to wander up on the day, which I have always done in the past when I've missed out in the ballot.

Is he a callow youth?

I've been totally blindsided!! Did anyone else suspect he was going to leave?   😉

I hope the Club doesn't accept some lame offer from Freo. If they can't offer something decent, let him take his chances in the draft. Not sure what compensation we'd receive. He was a #3 draft pick. Rising Star winner, premiership player with 2 years of development. Despite his indifferent form this year, the compensation should be at a very high level.

Need to try Petty there next season ... for a prolonged period. And give JVR  a run on the forward line. Current options aren't up to it. (Fritsch not a key forward. Great player though.)

I had zero expectations of us winning the flag this year. We would have been thrashed by Jee-long next week. However I thought that reaching a Preliminary Final would have been an acceptable year.

The capitulations in both finals, particularly last night, were unacceptable. And Turner being the only debutant or the season. So yes, a waste of a season. 

The only thing to hope for for the remainder of the season is to hope that neither the filth nor Geelong win. I think that the Swans are the only other team capable of winning the flag.

What a choke ...

Deserved to lose

I've got a spare ticket (MCC members). Daughter last minute withdrawal. Free ... hate t to see it go to waste. Send me msg if interested 

Brisbane out to $4.30 on Sportsbet

Bike ride this morning, followed by early afternoon nap. About to have afternoon tea ... tea + orange cake. 

Goin right off in Northcote.

Pre match dinner at Mountain View Hotel ...

Pumped ... 

A loss tonight would be a massive disappointment.

Hope the coach gives Kozzy the occasional short run on the ball (particularly the occasional centre bounce) to get him up and about.

25 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

The woman lived an incredible life and died peacefully at 96 in a castle surrounded by Corgis. 
I want this exact death. 

Not for me. Corgis are really annoying dogs.

Captain Obvious here ...

Reigning premiers, undefeated after 10 rounds. Going out in straight sets would represent a fail.

Reaching a Prelim would be a pass ...

One difference between 2021 and 2022 is our record against top teams.

Thank you ...

15 minutes ago, DubDee said:

Anyone need motivation to attend the game?

Imagine next year we are playing Geelong away in a final. We have a recent history of only getting 45K to a final.

Suddenly we find ourselves playing a final at Kardinia Park!

GET TO THE GAME!

Well, i'm going!!!

11 minutes ago, Mr Steve said:

Least he shouldn't  get 50 for Ump abuse.

Not verbal abuse ... but gestures ??

What were the crowd numbers like? 

36 minutes ago, buck_nekkid said:

Accidentally bought double the tix I need.  Damned Ticketek.  In premium location, 3 tix.  Pm if you want heavily discounted tickets.

I did that once (senior's moment). I sent a msg to Ticketek asking to return some of the tickets. They agree, and gave me a refund. Not sure whether you've left it too late though.

2 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

What does this mean, with respect to this thread? That we're better to play Petracca than not?

(Also, I'm not sure I agree with the literal meaning, anyway.) 

I take the opposite view. Playing Petracca and parking him in the forward line is almost the 'safe' option. Take the punt ... don't play Trac (his well being surely paramount) and play Dunstan instead.  

And otherwise be brave with selections .. JVR in, Bowey in ... Melksham/ANB out.

13 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Who cares? It does your head in when you're playing them but you need a rabid crowd to intimidate the opposition and get the "noise of affirmation" happening. Look at Geelong, were on the back foot from the first bounce due to the hostile atmosphere created by the Collingwood supporters.

Me.

West Coast & Port Power supporters are apparently as bad.

Better to die on your feet than live on your knees.

I tipped off a mate re not taking cr#p seats, try again and you may get better seats. He thanks me for that advice, got much better seats on the fourth attempt!!!!

Ridiculous system.. surely the best seats should be available to those who log on first.  The system simply allocates seats bay by bay .... so if you get offered bad seats,, don't take them. Keep trying until you get OK seats.