Oppo Camp Other Clubs News/General Discussion

[Tippy78]

Geez with the amount of angst, drivel and unrepentant and unjustified hatred towards Maynard this week from Melb supporters, ex players and officials, I have just realised why we hated this club for years and years, irregardless our losses in finals.
Have these cronies ever realised this is a very vigorous game and occasionally incidents unavoidable do happen.
We ain’t playing croquet or pétanque here.
Effing deluded dimwits.
This is reignited my dormant dislike for this mob, almost pains me to barrack for the scum on Fri nite.
Actually can they both effing lose..

A rematch in the grand final would be epic!!

 

[76woodenspooners]

Geez with the amount of angst, drivel and unrepentant and unjustified hatred towards Maynard this week from Melb supporters, ex players and officials, I have just realised why we hated this club for years and years, irregardless our losses in finals.
Have these cronies ever realised this is a very vigorous game and occasionally incidents unavoidable do happen.
We ain’t playing croquet or pétanque here.
Effing deluded dimwits.
This is reignited my dormant dislike for this mob, almost pains me to barrack for the scum on Fri nite.
Actually can they both effing lose..

Meh, it’s just theatre, Melbourne’s attempt at “it’s us against them” … it’s good for publicity, good for getting the players energised, good for getting people talking about it and engaged, getting the fans along to the game on Friday night (would have thought the MCG will be dominated by Carlton fans)

 

[VinnieB]

Melbourne still think they won the game last week. I don’t think they’re turning up tomorrow night.

 

[gouki88]

Melbourne still think they won the game last week. I don’t think they’re turning up tomorrow night.

They're too busy preparing for the expected score prelim

 

[TradeDraft]

Great reason not listen to SEN

 

[Obese Arachnid]

Was at the museum today, was the 2010 cup all silver or did the gold fade?

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BEEG , Dayne Beams responsible?

 

[Copeland]

Was it Chol who used to play in our VFL team?

 

[Black_White]

The paint must’ve faided. They have a spot for a 2023 cup…

Wasn’t that spot earmarked for 2018?

 

[Black_White]

I noticed that too when I was having a look before last weeks game. Someone polished it a little too much I think!

Obviously the club doesn’t have enough cash to have it refurbished.

 

[Kes1984]

Ron Barassi died

 

[stormskye]

RIP Barassi

 

[Black_White]

Ron Barassi died

Ah, shit.

Might have been a Dees/Blues champion, but he was the very fabric of our great game.
Vale Ron.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Putting aside club allegiances, he’s an icon and legend of the sport.

Sad to hear of his passing.

RIP.

 

[Kes1984]

I’m sure they’d have done a tribute at last nights game if that was tonight instead. Given it was his two clubs.

 

[JuniorB]

Words like "legend" and "superstar" get bandied about indiscriminately these days, but Ron Barassi definitely qualifies.
Vale, Ron.

 

[jmac70]

Words like "legend" and "superstar" get bandied about indiscriminately these days, but Ron Barassi definitely qualifies.
Vale, Ron.

Yep. Huge figure in the game. One of the absolute greats.

 

[FromTheBoundaryLine]

As those above have said Barass was an absolute icon of our game, still is. RIP Ron

 

[Markfs]

the source of many of my mental scars but well done ron...

 

[35Daicos]

Was it Chol who used to play in our VFL team?

No. Tom Jok (who played briefly with Essendon) did - any chance you're thinking of him?

 

[NMBB]

the source of many of my mental scars but well done ron...

RDB was fascinated by Cwood and wanted to coach us but the club was only interested in past players as coach back then. Fair chance he would have snagged us a flag or two.

 

[Markfs]

RDB was fascinated by Cwood and wanted to coach us but the club was only interested in past players as coach back then. Fair chance he would have snagged us a flag or two.

ancient collingwood... the only tradition that I really respect is winning premierships. You can keep the rest of the back-slapping

 

[Mollythedolly]

We now have the extremes with the passing of RDB and Cowboy Neale. One much loved/admired, the other oblivious beyond the StKilda faithful.

Heartbreak as ‘beloved, larger than life’ St Kilda legend dies aged 78

Heartbreak as ‘beloved, larger than life’ St Kilda legend dies aged 78

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[JuniorB]

We now have the extremes with the passing of RDB and Cowboy Neale. One much loved/admired, the other remembered as an absolute c$&@ who cruelled the career of the best footballer I’ve ever seen.

Heartbreak as ‘beloved, larger than life’ St Kilda legend dies aged 78

Heartbreak as ‘beloved, larger than life’ St Kilda legend dies aged 78

www.foxsports.com.au

You're not thinking of Jim O'Dea?

 

[Mollythedolly]

You're not thinking of Jim O'Dea?

You’re right, a seniors moment. Fixed.

 

[Hazz]

There’s been a few comments about Barrasi already, well before my time but his record speaks for itself - an immortal of the game for sure. Condolences to his friends and family.

I’m no football historian but he certainly had his hands over a few of our worst GF losses. A 6-1 record agains the Pies in Granny’s - his glory, our heartache. With the utmost respect, RIP.

Collingwood GF record pre Barrass lifetime: 10-9, during Barrasis lifetime: 5–2-18
We managed to win one the year he was born (1936), but his strength grew quickly and we lost 3 on the trot in ‘37, ‘38, ‘39.

Winning Player GFs vs Collingwood
‘55, ‘56, ‘60, ‘64

Losing Player vs Collingwood
‘58

Winning Coach GF vs Collingwood
’70,’77