Official Match Thread Season 39, Round 1: Gumbies FFC vs Mount Buller Demons at The House of Gumby

[cats_09]

beez SHUT UP!

Does that work?

 

[Wosh]

Does that work?

Never has but this year who knows!

 

[bone2468]

Ladies and gentlemen, friends, teammates, and unfortunate bystanders,

We are gathered here today—not because bone2468 has technically perished yet, but because let’s be honest, his odds of surviving his upcoming encounter with Mt Buller’s full forward, the ferocious Yakker, are about as slim as a goal umpire’s waistline.

bone2468 or as some affectionately call him, "The Wall of the Gumbies," has bravely—perhaps foolishly—stood his ground against many a charging forward. But even the mightiest wall meets its wrecking ball, and folks, Yakker is coming in like one with vengeance and velocity.

Oh, Bones had his moments of glory, didn’t he? Intercept marks that made opposition coaches weep, tackles so bone-rattling that chiropractors rejoiced, and trash talk sharp enough to make even the league’s best banter merchants blush. But courage, alas, only gets you so far when Yakker’s boots are pointed directly at your ribcage.

We will remember Bone2468 not only for his heroic (if doomed) efforts on the field but also for his unparalleled ability to inspire his fellow Gumbies—mostly by showing them what not to do when Yakker has possession inside the 50. His self-sacrifice will undoubtedly become the stuff of SFA legend, whispered around locker rooms as a cautionary tale: "Remember Bone2468? Yeah, don’t stand there when Yakker’s charging."

But let us not dwell solely on his impending obliteration. Bone2468 was a man who played with heart, grit, and just enough recklessness to keep things interesting. He knew that being a fullback wasn’t about self-preservation; it was about standing tall even when a freight train in footy boots was bearing down on you.

So, as we prepare to scatter the metaphorical ashes of his SFA career across the winds of Mt Buller, let’s raise a toast to Bone2468—the fearless fullback, the sacrificial lamb, the soon-to-be speed bump in Yakker’s highlight reel.

Rest in pieces, Boney. You were too brave for your own good.

There’s not enough baby oil in the world that could prepare you for this bone

 

[moginie]

beez SHUT UP!

Nice of you to turn up.

How have you been?

 

[cats2rise]

People go to the A-League?

Yes! Hotdogs were $20! We've been through this, Sante.

 

[cats_09]

 

[cats_09]

People go to the A-League?

10+ yr Melbourne Victory member here

 

[cats2rise]

10+ yr Melbourne Victory member here

Condolences.

 

[nobbyiscool]

So edgey to look down your nose at minority sports largely played in Australia by minority communities.

Must reinforce that bogan Australia hegemony.

 

[cats_09]

Condolences.

Could always be worse - could have been a St Kilda member

 

[Wosh]

There’s not enough baby oil in the world that could prepare you for this bone

Diddy likes this

 

[Wosh]

So edgey to look down your nose at minority sports largely played in Australia by minority communities.

Must reinforce that bogan Australia hegemony.

Welcome back nobby

If you’re talking about soccer

 

[Wosh]

Nice of you to turn up.

How have you been?

I’m good mogs, missed you too!

 

[cats_09]

Welcome back nobby

If you’re talking about soccer

 

[GWS Goose]

The test is at the MCG, in Melbourne, Australia? Why do the English get any say in what's served up at the ground?

But for reference I believe they do, the English pallate thrives for anything that is 'mushed'

At the risk of covering old ground, the English went around the world stealing spices (and ancient artefacts) yet their food is the most bland stuff you could imagine.
Their museum is fabulous though

 

[GWS Goose]

I miss the days of the Snack Shack at (formerly) Spotless Stadium, greatest food option of any sporting ground in Australia

We are blessed for food options at Giants stadium.

 

[nobbyiscool]

I must be high AF, I giggled at this for a full minute

 

[Supercheapgiants]

We are blessed for food options at Giants stadium.

Subway could be one of the greatest options for food in a stadium, small problem is the fact you've gotta dish out $30 for a feed

 

[Wosh]

GWS Goose !

 

[cats_09]

I may need to reconsider that eye test...

 

[beez]

beez SHUT UP!

Finish off making those cinnamon scrolls I demanded and get cracking on the mini quiches.

You've got less than 48 hours.

 

[beez]

#bringbackNSL

Peter Dutton likes this.

 

[Yakker]

There’s not enough baby oil in the world that could prepare you for this bone

Front runner for FH of the week here folks

 

[Yakker]

Up and at em

 

[cats2rise]

Up and at em

Hi Yakker - here I am!