FINAL TEAMS: No late changes with @JasonAshby14 to start as the sub. An hour and a half until we kick this one off #AFLBluesDons

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"You are being watched. The government has a secret system. A machine that spies on you every hour of every day. I know because I built it." - Finch

#AFLBluesDons - No changes. Subs: Ciaran Byrne (@CarltonFC) and Jason Ashby (@EssendonFC)

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"You are being watched. The government has a secret system. A machine that spies on you every hour of every day. I know because I built it." - Finch

gulp.

right.

the worry room is there if you find you can't breathe, or are considering doing stuff that is against the law folks.

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That’s not a political statement — it’s a harsh reality, and we must act,” she said. “He is a clear and present danger to the things that keep us strong and free. I support impeachment.”

Disappointed Bryne is the sub. Wanted to see more of him.

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@cecil_anderson

Not worried.

No expectation of winning, just want to see a better effort.

Would like to have seen Casey early but at least it's something.

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I hope Essendon* folds.

Casey starting would have released some of our best players to dictate through the middle. Murphy, Gibbs and Curnow better lift their collective game.

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29 different attributes,
And only 7 that you like;
20 ways to see the world,
Or 20 ways to start a fight.

Never understood making a first-gamer the sub, just doesn't make sense to me yet we seem to do it a lot (other clubs probably do too).

Hope he goes well.

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Formerly Blues-Back2003.

Here you go Mr & Mrs Byrne... welcome to Australia... we brought you here to watch you son sit on the pine in a workman's vest for three and a half quarters... ENJOY!

Mr Byrne whispers to Mrs Byrne, "Fookin' funny game this footy"

I think Mick still doesn't understand the sub rule. Most clubs use an extra midfielder. It helps if they are versatile. Sometimes a veteran to introduce a spark of brilliance or calmness late in a game if required. Mick still uses the last person picked (usually a rookie) and expects them to ace it. Really hate that.

i'm not sure mick understands anything about modern footy.

Absolutely Fraze Mick on radio says he hates sub rule and thinks it might change
Having said that the rule is in and must deal or use it to your advantage this approach to sub rule symptomatic of his approach to coaching at the moment

No qualms with the sub being a first gamer; I thought Clem was the perfect sub, because he's got a bit of flair and plays an attacking role.

Players like Byrne, who are essentially defensive back-pockets, aren't exactly great types to wear the green vest. There's minimal potential for them to come on and have any meaningful impact.

They way we're going though he's only going to have to wait half a quarter before he gets a run.

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O say does that star spangled banner yet wave.

Am going to the game with expectation of much pain.




Go Blues.





Please.

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"Get ready, Teddy - you're on": Ron Barassi half time 1970 Grand Final

Its 18.5c with a gentle northwesterly and not a lick of rain to be seen. Perfect day for football.

Go blues!

Mrs Byrne: "Whale oil beef hooked."

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THEY LIKE TO SEND UP!!!!!!!!

Until each team plays each other the same number of times, the AFL, as a fair dinkum competition, cannot be taken seriously.

He (Mr Swann) said the honour and pride associated with the club's traditional navy blue jumper was priceless.

I think they are a still on the drugs down at bomber land

Mark Harvey thinks our midfield and outside run are the threats

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*(grow - fun - gah)

Yeah but whatabout your whataboutism.

In all likelihood we will get smashed. Not expecting to win.

But I'm expecting effort, spirit and fight. If these players can't at least deliver that...

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We are on our way back...

never mind the game.let's cut to the important stuff.
Anyone at the game with a pertinent banner?
Any people dressed as syringes etc??

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That’s not a political statement — it’s a harsh reality, and we must act,” she said. “He is a clear and present danger to the things that keep us strong and free. I support impeachment.”