mattyh001 Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 (edited) should be an easy win, but kinda hoping we take it soft so the Jesters can win and leapfrog the tards. will be interesting to see if there are any new restrictions given masks are now required. Edited June 9, 2021 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 If you spend $10+ on the MyMaccas app you get a family pass to our game vs Newcastle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 Bringing some mates I’m trying to convert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewConvert Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 I am happy if we play the under 15s. Who knows what gems may be uncovered. And also it means that Victory will finish last. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 So looks like this will be played behind closed doors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 25, 2021 Report Share Posted May 25, 2021 17 minutes ago, citypool said: So looks like this will be played behind closed doors? It's already an inconvenient KO time and now with the COVID-19 outbreak and the risk of exposure, regrettably I've already taken the decision not to go, despite having had my first of the two injections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted May 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: It's already an inconvenient KO time and now with the COVID-19 outbreak and the risk of exposure, regrettably I've already taken the decision not to go, despite having had my first of the two injections. Same boat mate, going to watch from the confines of home. My thoughts are it could be played interstate anyway since we were in Brisbane last night and Victoria could be in lock down. Don't see the need to risk it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 I just read that AFL crowds will be allowed this weekend. But I think this is crazy stuff. VicGov is fudging the numbers - there have actually been 10-11 cases detected over the past 24 hours - this is no "minor outbreak." And it's one of the highly infectious mutations on the loose. Sadly, it's not worth the risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 Bring it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 A league shouldn’t risk any melbourne games. Just play them all interstate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 Probably going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Nobody will be going. The best we can hope for is that it goes ahead behind closed doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Maclaren now available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 The lockdown may push the GF into July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 32 minutes ago, fensaddler said: Nobody will be going. The best we can hope for is that it goes ahead behind closed doors. Unless it's deemed an "approved professional sports event" I can't see how the match can go ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Looking on the bright side, people are going and getting the vaccine, over 40s can get it too, we might finally get some proper quarantine built, and finals may be delayed long enough for us to get the band back together. There are at least some upsides to all of this. And we're already champions. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neio Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 9 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Unless it's deemed an "approved professional sports event" I can't see how the match can go ahead. I think more the issue is Newcastle getting here and then being allowed to travel back. I will be staggered if we play on Saturday night, it seems all too hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 8 minutes ago, fensaddler said: Looking on the bright side, people are going and getting the vaccine, over 40s can get it too, we might finally get some proper quarantine built, and finals may be delayed long enough for us to get the band back together. There are at least some upsides to all of this. And we're already champions. That's true. I have my second injection soon, and my wife her first next week. Many people are responding. I just went out, and many are wearing masks even outdoors, and last night at 8.00 p.m. the queue outside the hospital for the injection was astonishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 1 hour ago, fensaddler said: Looking on the bright side, people are going and getting the vaccine, over 40s can get it too, we might finally get some proper quarantine built, and finals may be delayed long enough for us to get the band back together. There are at least some upsides to all of this. And we're already champions. You’re right. Even if things got out of hand, it’s nice to know that we’ve sealed it. All that hard work has been rewarded with the purest trophy in football. Nobody can take it from us, unless we get it stripped retrospectively for doping or salary cap breaches or something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 Saturday's match against Newcastle is postponed. https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/saturdays-fixture-against-newcastle-postponed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, fensaddler said: And we're already champions. Two minutes into time added on against Central Coast...I don't think anyone realised at the time how important that penalty call and then reversal was going to be. Even if all clubs do not complete their seasons we are still undisputed Premiers. Edited May 27, 2021 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 6 hours ago, fensaddler said: Looking on the bright side, people are going and getting the vaccine, over 40s can get it too, we might finally get some proper quarantine built, and finals may be delayed long enough for us to get the band back together. There are at least some upsides to all of this. And we're already champions. Doesn’t finals need to be finished at certain time in June? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 53 minutes ago, Mr MO said: Doesn’t finals need to be finished at certain time in June? Well we play ACL on June 21, so before that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 It’s frustrating that this has happened. Teams from other sports were rushing out of Melbourne yesterday. We flew BACK. And not first thing either. we could have stayed and found another venue for this game. Way too slow on the uptake APL. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, Shahanga said: It’s frustrating that this has happened. Teams from other sports were rushing out of Melbourne yesterday. We flew BACK. And not first thing either. we could have stayed and found another venue for this game. Way too slow on the uptake APL. Does it really matter even if we don't play our last two matches? We are Premiers whatever happens, and our two remaining matches really only affect the bottom places and who plays who in the FFA Cup.( Is it still called that now that FFA has changed its name?) However, I completely agree with your comment about APL. It was blindingly obvious that this was a dangerous outbreak of COV-19, and we were already out of the State. At worst we could have had a coach ride down to Newy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 8 hours ago, jw1739 said: That's true. I have my second injection soon, and my wife her first next week. Many people are responding. I just went out, and many are wearing masks even outdoors, and last night at 8.00 p.m. the queue outside the hospital for the injection was astonishing. It's sad that you are all so easily brainwashed and persuaded to become part of the clinical trial for this sinister vaccine. Sad times we are living in... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, MHFC-FAN said: It's sad that you are all so easily brainwashed and persuaded to become part of the clinical trial for this sinister vaccine. Sad times we are living in... 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Shahanga said: Well we play ACL on June 21, so before that. Also something with the Fox broadcast deal I recall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 29 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Does it really matter even if we don't play our last two matches? We are Premiers whatever happens, and our two remaining matches really only affect the bottom places and who plays who in the FFA Cup.( Is it still called that now that FFA has changed its name?) However, I completely agree with your comment about APL. It was blindingly obvious that this was a dangerous outbreak of COV-19, and we were already out of the State. At worst we could have had a coach ride down to Newy. It definitely matters if there’s a final series. whoever is starting up front needs a few games there. Mills needs more game time (he’s raw, but the best option if no Griffiths). Berenguer needs games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post neio Posted May 27, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 We should just forfeit, give Newcastle the 3 points. They go back above victory in wooden spoon race. Everyone wins 1 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 Honestly don't care about the results too much. We should use these games to play what will likely be our starting line up in the finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted May 28, 2021 Report Share Posted May 28, 2021 14 hours ago, jw1739 said: However, I completely agree with your comment about APL. It was blindingly obvious that this was a dangerous outbreak of COV-19, and we were already out of the State. At worst we could have had a coach ride down to Newy. Dangerous outbreak of lockdown fever more like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citymad Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) I can see this game being played in newcastle in a bubble situation. Western United and Macarthur will now play their A-League match at Leichhardt Oval on Monday night 31 May so a quick decision from city to get out of Mebourne is required as cases grow. I doubt they will cancel the game entirely, even though it doesnt affect either teams finasl because the 2 - 5 positions would claim bias through longer rest etc. also City need this game badly to prep our choisen XI for the finals period. The brisbane game showed alot of issues - to be expected really- but there are no sympathies from other teams around our circumstnces and socceroos missing playerss etc. Apparently Nabout and Nate are slim chances of finals but are on the mend so that is great. Noone Cola tilio luna florin Oneil Jamo Reis griff Galloway for me as starting Edited May 29, 2021 by citymad not finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 15 minutes ago, citymad said: I can see this game being played in newcastle in a bubble situation. Western United and Macarthur will now play their A-League match at Leichhardt Oval on Monday night 31 May so a quick decision from city to get out of Mebourne is required as cases grow. I doubt they will cancel the game entirely, even though it doesnt affect either teams finasl because the 2 - 5 positions would claim bias through longer rest etc. also City need this game badly to prep our choisen XI for the finals period. The brisbane game showed alot of issues - to be expected really- but there are no sympathies from other teams around our circumstnces and socceroos missing playerss etc. Apparently Nabout and Nate are slim chances of finals but are on the mend so that is great. Noone Cola tilio luna florin Oneil Jamo Reis griff Galloway for me as starting Nah, City gotta play long game n get stuck in Victoria so season and thus finals are delayed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, citymad said: I can see this game being played in newcastle in a bubble situation. Western United and Macarthur will now play their A-League match at Leichhardt Oval on Monday night 31 May so a quick decision from city to get out of Mebourne is required as cases grow. I doubt they will cancel the game entirely, even though it doesnt affect either teams finasl because the 2 - 5 positions would claim bias through longer rest etc. also City need this game badly to prep our choisen XI for the finals period. The brisbane game showed alot of issues - to be expected really- but there are no sympathies from other teams around our circumstnces and socceroos missing playerss etc. Apparently Nabout and Nate are slim chances of finals but are on the mend so that is great. Noone Cola tilio Neither of our remaining matches affects finals, although of course it would be nice if the record book shows us winning the Premiership by as many points and with the biggest goal difference that we can. There's still a chance - albeit small one - that Newcastle could push Victory to last place, and that would affect the preliminary elimination matches for next season's FFA Cup depending on how the draw for those matches will be made. I agree that there's probably a lower risk of the spread of COV-19 if City go to Newcastle (but why not Sydney?) and play in a bubble there rather than Newcastle coming to Melbourne and playing in a bubble here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 The lockdown will end on Thursday. I will dismiss any doom scenario. Plenty of time for all games, unfortunately. I'm more worried regarding the last match against the Visitors. The bleakest of all is our lineup for the finals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 It would be the most a league thing to forget to play this match. When do you think it will be scheduled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 13 hours ago, citypool said: It would be the most a league thing to forget to play this match. When do you think it will be scheduled? Both teams should just play a midweek fixture and play their youth teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, HeartFc said: Both teams should just play a midweek fixture and play their youth teams. We used to play with an ice-cube in the aisle between benches in the Chem. Lab. at school. They could do that in a plane circling Albury/Wodonga airfield. That's about half-way between here and Newcastle. Neutral territory. Wouldn't take long. From memory the ice-cube melted fairly quickly and always before we could get caught by the Chemistry teacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 City should be already in NSW, similar to Western United yesterday. The game should be scheduled for Wednesday week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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