I take it you & your dad still haven't forgiven me for leaving the Coll game early

Like many others here my thirst for info in the lead-up to Black Friday was what lead me to TBV. I was living in Montreal in Canada at the time, suffice to say AFL info, let alone anything Blues specific, was scarce. Finding TBV was an absolute dream, I just couldn't believe this sort of community existed at the time. Sadly, I remember staying up to the wee hours waiting to see what would happen and being completely shattered once it all came out. My TC joining date is 28 Feb 2005 (member #179), which I think was the day most of the old TBV accounts got migrated over to the TC platform. That said, I figure I've been a regular lurker and infrequent poster (averaging about 25 posts a year, bondiblue does that many in a morning) since some time in November 2002. I haven't met or don't know too many posters IRL, just a handful, but having read so many of you so often it does kinda feel like I really do know you. Great thread!

Great thread. Was on TBV from Day 1. Took on the role of Club apologist and have been let down every year since!

I haven't met or don't know too many posters IRL, just a handful, but having read so many of you so often it does kinda feel like I really do know you. Great thread!

Like many others here my thirst for info in the lead-up to Black Friday was what lead me to TBV. I was living in Montreal in Canada at the time, suffice to say AFL info, let alone anything Blues specific, was scarce. Finding TBV was an absolute dream, I just couldn't believe this sort of community existed at the time. Sadly, I remember staying up to the wee hours waiting to see what would happen and being completely shattered once it all came out. My TC joining date is 28 Feb 2005 (member #179), which I think was the day most of the old TBV accounts got migrated over to the TC platform. That said, I figure I've been a regular lurker and infrequent poster (averaging about 25 posts a year, bondiblue does that many in a morning) since some time in November 2002. I haven't met or don't know too many posters IRL, just a handful, but having read so many of you so often it does kinda feel like I really do know you. Great thread!

The strangest thing about meeting posters IRL (and I've met a lot of them) is that they're almost always exactly as I expect them to be.

Well, except for CK that is.

Never picked him as a curvaceous six foot blonde with fake boobs.

Oh the fun times we had...

The strangest thing about meeting posters IRL (and I've met a lot of them) is that they're almost always exactly as I expect them to be.

Well, except for CK that is.

Never picked him as a curvaceous six foot blonde w boobs.

Oh the fun times we had...

Here’s my chance to rewrite history (j/k).

I was a naive 18 year old who started posting on the fan forums that I think the club officially used to run.

Then I started posting on TBV when Dom decided to start one that was less officious and heavily moderated as the official Club one.

I remained neutral in the turf wars that occurred when CSC was formed by TheSheik. I did stay loyal to TBV mainly because I couldn’t be bothered posting my thoughts twice.

When the implosion occurred, I came here at the invitation of Camel and ElwoodBlues1 (hope you’re still around Elwood) and have stayed. This was mainly because I had met a few fellow TBVers and they had joined TC or expressed an intention to (I think of Synbad, Blue Vain, Headplant, Cazzesman, BlueMark (if you’re still here BM)) who were some of the originals).

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting a few TCers over the years - unfortunately some of you (CK95) I met at a pub just before our 1 April 2005 game against Essendon** and my memories are tinged with sadness as I rushed out during the first quarter of that game as my mother unexpectedly deteriorated in Sydney and she died the next day.

There has always been some great analysis, plenty of ad hominems and good old fashioned banter. Being a Sydneysider and supporting a team being constantly battered since 2002 and the source of constant derision by smug Swans supporters here in Sydney, this was a happy hiding place and shrink’s couch.

Although I don’t post as frequently as I used to, it’s been a relatively safe place to vent and analyse our team over the last 17+ years. For that, thanks to my fellow Bluebaggers.

...cant remember who, but I bet we lost...

It's a unique thing TBV

Remember having massive arguments with a few about our move from Optus .. still say we got shafted.

Can't even remember what my original user name was, but changed it to theprez for some reason, forgot password and the like and just gave up trying to remember email addresses etc.. and ended up just joining again


One thing I enjoyed about the forum and the social events that happened at the time

You could have some massive arguments, dead set punch the screen stuff, but then come the social engagement you would have a beer and laugh at yourself

Have meet plenty of people from the forum's , still ahve a few on Facebook etc, but by and large I enjoy taking my dad as he gets older or the footy.. still like to read this forum to keep up to date with everything.

Social club at princess park, top level on game day, was peak footy for me. Some of the best times I've had up there..

It's starting to get like that again at the captain's club with reserved seats. Same faces all the time, chats with people you only see at the footy ..

That is what the club lost when they left princess park and it's only just starting to get back to that ...

This place has been a constant through out it all

I first joined in 2005 or 6 (not great on the details!) when I was lured to this site (and BigFooty) by a client I was working with.....much to my partner's endless chagrin, I have remained hooked on this site. I remembered pushing the refresh button during the putative Thorton trade (2006); the Judd trade; all the frustrating losses; and all the times when we have been, well, shit What I remember with fondness (and I've noticed ppl posting from overseas, as an example) is where I logged on to get my fix- Merimbula; Adelaide; Mildura; Brisbane; and any internet cafe worth noting. As the Ipads and the internet connections have improved, the romance has dulled over the years- but never my connection to TC and its wonderful contributors

So, many thanks to all who make TC a great placce to share all things Navy Blue!