Proud of the Club

[dalyc]

I’ve loved the Pies forever but don’t think I’ve ever been as proud of the Club as I am this year.

It’s easy to be happy when you’re top of the table and while winning is playing it’s part in my feelings, there’s so much more:

The way we’ve embraced the Do Better report
The apology to Nicky Winmar
The genuine affection that seems to permeate through the team
Giving Port their heritage jersey … did it hurt that much in the end?
A low key but effective management
How every time when someone is subbed out, the lady psychologist is right there talking to them. Making sure they’re not down or too disappointed
The game style
Fly. Fullstop.
Darcy’s Anzac Day speech.
The entire Mothers Day celebration.
How some “has beens” and “might never will be’s” are getting every last drop of skill and effort from themselves
The lack of ego

There’ll be things I’ve missed. I just hope we get the end we all want. But if we don’t I won’t be less proud.

[pietillidie]

Without a doubt. Nothing is ever perfect, and challenges will arise, but even then it's always the learning mondset that matters most. And learning and improving is what we're seeing at the club. Rarely do you get this many quality role models in one organisation.

[piffdog]

[pietillidie]

^Agreed. Fly is obviously central, but someone was smart enough to hire him. Sometimes, history itself can set people on the right path (let's not do it like Eddie and instead make ourselves small targets and lead from behind...).

[PyreneesPie]

Excellent post dalyc. Full stop.

[slangman]

During the Rd 3 game vs Geelong last year I turned to my mate next to me and said “win, lose or draw, I like what I’m seeing and the club just feels different in a positive way”.

My instincts weren’t lying.

[Pete 70]

This is such a beautiful post. I completely agree. My farther got me a standing room ticket an hour before the 1981 grand final. I took a wrong turn and ended up getting a front row seat. I’m 52 and have loved this club my whole adult life. The victories are amazing but to feel a sense of pride and a sense of joy in this club is just brilliant. I would only add to your brilliant opening post Maynard fluffing that kick a few weeks back which lead to a goal, and the players laughing with him - my god that is the best approach ever. Commentators amazed - everyone e else looking in either admiration or envy. Thanks again for a great post

[Piesnchess]

Well said post, spot on, and its all down to the genius of Fly, and the new Board. Fly has the players bonded tighter than friggin supa glue, and the team remind me of that ol classic movie, BAND OF BROTHERS, thats what they now play like, brothers, both on field and off field, we are the tightest knit team in the comp. The new family club, so move over Hawks, the Magpies are centre stage now. !

[Dark Beanie]

Certainly a good vibe around the club, just like in 2018.

Enjoying the ride as we know how quickly things can change.

[think better]

I reckon Graham Wright has been the best recruit ever - a lot of the good culture has followed him

[Mr Miyagi]

Well said! 100% agree. It just feels good and we’re getting more respect from others too — I’m hearing “I used to hate Collingwood but I don’t mind them now” a lot.

[SwansWay]

[ANNODAM]

I am delirious with excitement that we have Craig McRosebud as Coach instead of Buckley, that’s all that matters in my eyes!

[roar]

[Dark Beanie]

Wasn't Wright at Hawthorn during the period that is currently being investigated re. racism allegations?