AFL Grand Final The Grand Final awaits!

[Chicago1]

I've been thinking about five years ago. I had never been so excited in my life. The flight over, the parade, training at the WO. It all seemed like a dream. And then us winning. I have never had tears of happiness like that day. I probably never will again.

And then the day after at the Whitten Oval. How could anyone forget that day? I even managed a hug from Susan Alberti whom I had met on a previous trip. But I had to return to Chicago. I couldn't wait to pack up all my belongings and move back here for the rest of my life.

I remember thinking about how I'd feel if we made it to another Grand Final. I was content with not being able to be there since so many of our supporters had missed out in 2016. The next time would be their turn. Sadly that's not what has happened for those in Melbourne, but I am so very happy that our supporters in Perth will get the chance to cheer on the boys in our place some of whom benefited from the generosity of some of our posters. What a wonderful gesture. I know that those who organised their bar code transfers will get their reward some day. It just has to be.

So here I am five years after the most remarkable trip of my life, satisfied that the team has done its best to this stage and positive that nothing will hold us back from bringing home the cup for all of us to celebrate. Go Dogs!

 

[Chicago1]

 

[Zgope1]

Tidal waves don’t beg forgiveness


Also fronkalicious remind me to get into player management. Well done sir

 

[The 4th Horseman]

A relaxed coach and our coach. Our 3rd premiership awaits, my friends.

 

[dogwatch]

I've been thinking about five years ago. I had never been so excited in my life. The flight over, the parade, training at the WO. It all seemed like a dream. And then us winning. I have never had tears of happiness like that day. I probably never will again.

And then the day after at the Whitten Oval. How could anyone forget that day? I even managed a hug from Susan Alberti whom I had met on a previous trip. But I had to return to Chicago. I couldn't wait to pack up all my belongings and move back here for the rest of my life.

I remember thinking about how I'd feel if we made it to another Grand Final. I was content with not being able to be there since so many of our supporters had missed out in 2016. The next time would be their turn. Sadly that's not what has happened for those in Melbourne, but I am so very happy that our supporters in Perth will get the chance to cheer on the boys in our place some of whom benefited from the generosity of some of our posters. What a wonderful gesture. I know that those who organised their bar code transfers will get their reward some day. It just has to be.

So here I am five years after the most remarkable trip of my life, satisfied that the team has done its best to this stage and positive that nothing will hold us back from bringing home the cup for all of us to celebrate. Go Dogs!

Stick around Chicago. I'll see you at the G in exactly 12 months time!

 

[BRWB]

Doing some pre work and watching the16 PF. We are a lot better team this time around.

If I'm Melbourne I'm grateful for the dark shorts

 

[Doggy]

Doing some pre work and watching the16 PF. We are a lot better team this time around.

If I'm Melbourne I'm grateful for the dark shorts

According to them they have the best defence and midfield in the league, and solid forward line

 

[random__hero]

How come Ch 7 don’t do a GF eve marathon anymore?

I don’t really watch FTA these days but when did they stop it?

 

[Zgope1]

a lot of people think the midfield battle will be pretty dead even.

Id tentatively agree but… if one midfield does get on top and smash the crap out of the other one, I’d be predicting it’s us beating the leaving suitcases out of them.

Short explanation- full strength including rucks our midfield has wiped the floor with everyone they’ve come across. Not something anyone’s discussing.

longer explanation, our mids don’t care about the minute ruck disadvantage. Our ruck division will be solid enough.

and Melbourne’s top end mids you can cut the head off the snake. Ours… you can pick your poison but you’re getting a bad poison

 

[Dogsman16]

currently pretty calm but tomorrow will be an agonising wait until the bounce.

Not sure why but this opportunity means just as much as 2016 to me. I didn't want to win just one but rather I want us to become a dynasty era.

You could pencil in about 4-5 dogs as all time greats if we get the job done again tomorrow. And Bev as the greatest ever coach.

Looking for one of our young stars to stamp themselves as a future great. Naught, Baz or Cody the leading contenders.

 

[BRWB]

Reckon Melbourne will go the knuckle a bit ala GWS. Assume the Dogs will ready. Be keeping an eye on Viney and Hibberd

 

[Testekill]

Viney will absolutely go the biff, gotta also watch out for Fritsch because he flops with the best of them.

 

[ScragCity]

I can't ******* wait

 

[MYOB]

Here's some vision from the AFL Grand Final Eve festivities at Optus Stadium. I hope you like it!

Thanks mate, good job

 

[Mantis Toboggan]

I’m wracked with nerves. Can barely even relax and watch TV tonight.

Just knocked a full beer over my couch, too, which wasn’t ideal.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

I’m wracked with nerves. Can barely even relax and watch TV tonight.

Just knocked a full beer over my couch, too, which wasn’t ideal.

Couldn’t face anything too heavy on tv tonight so turned on Bounce - mistake!

 

[Struggle]

Reckon Melbourne will go the knuckle a bit ala GWS. Assume the Dogs will ready. Be keeping an eye on Viney and Hibberd

Stef martins last game with nothing to lose. Not a game I'd be playing

 

[Bulldogs Legend]

First "win". Captain's photo shoot. Bont held on to the cup, Gawn let go.

Someone must have asked Gawn to talk about himself and that distracted him

 

[Doggy]

Stef martins last game with nothing to lose. Not a game I'd be playing

Wants to play on

 

[BRWB]

Stef martins last game with nothing to lose. Not a game I'd be playing

True but Not sure if Stef could catch a cold ATM.

 

[Bulldogs Legend]

I wondered whether the author may have a speech impediment and phoned it in

The letter R is serving a 14 day quarantine as it came in by semi trailer from NSW

 

[Libbaaaa]

Let’s ******* go!!!! Hopefully my first child holds off for another few days.

 

[Bulldogs Legend]

Reckon Melbourne will go the knuckle a bit ala GWS. Assume the Dogs will ready. Be keeping an eye on Viney and Hibberd

Make sure the eye on Viney is in the back of your head

 

[Golden_6]

Stef martins last game with nothing to lose. Not a game I'd be playing

It won’t be his last game if Stef has any say in it.

 

[Dogsman16]

tried to stay off the beers tonight.

Proud to announce... that didn't last very long and am now on the beers.

Astro to kick 6 goals and a normy. Plus the flag. Thats the dream.