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6. Nathan Jones 5. Tommy Mc 4. James Frawley 3. Jake Spencer 2. Jack Viney 1. Jack Grimes It was a very difficult decision this week. Special mention to Daniel Cross, Matt Jones and Lyndon Dunn

I had a fantastic day at the G. Heaps of Melbourne supporters and I hardly have any voice tonight. Just finished watching the replay and totally stoked by our performance. Best day of the year for me so far. I'm loving that winning feeling. I received many text messages from friends who support other clubs and were rapt we won. I didn't realise Carlton were so universally disliked. Well done boys!

Nice mention to Mitch Clark on the top of the banner -Farewell Mitch - good luck. Nice subtle touch It's a bit blowey where I am sitting.

Don't know why but I am going. I just feel disloyal watching from home. I do not have an excuse not to go. At least I can get a hot chocolate and some jam donuts to ease the pain. I dislike Carlton and their supporters and just pray today is the day. Go Dees.

It's been brimming all week but I officially cried when I heard the news. Thanks for the memories. X

Nice goal Lyndon

I am glad not to be the only one feeling down. I actually do my roster around the footy draw each November and plan holidays around Melbourne games. I think I need therapy as I actually watch each Melbourne game from start to finish, never leave before the siren and sit through Collingwood wins most weeks with my smug husband. I am usually very optimistic but finding life as a Melbourne supporter a bit challenging at present. The worse thing for me is the Melbourne song that plays each time my phone rings - I get sniggers and the occasional look of sympathy. I wish I could work out how to turn it off! Talking to a usual pessimistic Melbourne supporter older doctor at work on Friday, he surprised me by telling me he genuinely believes we will be heaps better in the second part of the season. I respect his judgement so am going to hang on that glimmer of hope.

I agree with everything said here. I was reading the article about Mitch Clark with a sinking, heavy heart and teary eyes and then read this article. I still had teary eyes but this was just a beautiful piece of writing. I always enjoy M.F pieces.

Well that's not going to happen - support another club. I'm allowed to be wistful.

I'm sad.....I just want to experience that winning feeling.

Very sad news. All the best Neale. Wishing you all the best with this fight. Loved him as a coach - cried my eyes out that last game he coached us.

I can't stand Dwayne Russell. Turn the volume off if he is commentating. Saw him and Gerard at the airport this morning. I seriously wanted to tell him how much I dislike the rubbish that comes out of his mouth.

Well desperate times call for desperate measures... I was in Italy last year about the same time the Paul Roos coaching decision was being made. I went into every church I walked passed in Italy and Croatia and lit so many candles and sent a silent prayer each time praying for Paul Roos to be the Melbourne coach. My knees were sore from so much kneeling. Stranger things have happened so why not?

Thanks for that - I have goose bumps.

I was at the game last night and although disappointed, I can definitely see progress and think things will only improve from here. Was rapt with Jack Watts game and thought we tackled hard and looked more like a team who understood the game plan. I was very worried who was going to kick our goals from the start but once we get a tall forward firing, we will be a better team. The injuries didn't help - poor Tom McDonald looked as though he needed a crutch out there especially when they moved him down forward. I think if Bernie Vince hadn't hit the post twice in that first quarter and we went into the break with a good lead - the outcome may have been different. I went home feeling flat last night but I listened to Paul Roos on the radio and he is right. These guys have forgotten how to win and they need to develop the belief that they can.

I am very nervous - have started the nail biting already. Slowly getting organised - can't find my radio or my scarf so its not off to a good start. My husband just reminded me that I gave up Bruce Springstein tickets for round 1 last year - OMG that was a bad decision.

I was a twinkle in my fathers eye!

You will never be forgotten Jimmy. A true hero.

I will be there!

Thanks for sharing Jazza and Grand. I have been down this road with a close friend who is the smartest, kindest, most switched on person you will ever meet. After stints in hospital, she is now off all her meds and feels great after being lost in a fog for the last decade. I hope you guys are getting lots of love, hugs and support from those around you.

Great - it accepted Visa. Donated again this year. Great work by everyone here - I love the site. Hope we have lots of positive things to discuss this year. Living in a house of Collingwood supporters, you guys keep me sane.

I am a life member and happy to donate to keep this great forum afloat. The only problem is that I do not have a Paypal account. Is there any other way I can make a donation?

I just read a tweet from Mitch thanking the MFC and everyone for their support. Whatever emotional issues and disappointment about the ongoing health issues he is experiencing, we as Melbourne supporters should be behind him 100% of the way. He is only 26 years old and those that know about young men and emotional issues understand that it is support, encouragement and patience that is required. We cannot cast him aside and reject him now. Hang in there Mitch - this Demon supporter is with you all the way. Stay strong.

I didn't bother checking the score - thought it would be so one sided so I watched the GP instead. Wow.

I cannot even entertain the concept of changing teams ever. I was born a Demon and will die a Demon. If the club folded, I would give up AFL for good. My best friend is a life long Essendon supporter and seriously considering following the Dogs.