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Deeoldfart Trident

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.................... now Mclaren is on.

I have no time at all for McLaren, or Barry Hall for that matter, but I couldn't help lol at this one:

McLaren in response to a question about player sledging: Barry was very well known amongst the umpires for his colourful language, and was often penalised for it. One day he asked me ....

Hall: "Can you pay 50 metres for what I am thinking?"

McLaren: "No"

Hall: "I'm thinking that you are a dick head."

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bails never gives much away it's frustrating...he needs to open up more.

Surely you're kidding?

No coach gives much away in the media.

Having said that I think he toes the party line, but is very honest.

The club acts with great integrity in recent times so they have the ability to be transparent.

When it sounds like he is reading from the club's hymn book, he may well be, but he is also able give honest answers at the same time.

What is it you want to hear?

I think you're totally unrealistic with your expectations.

I had both an essendon and collingwood supporting mates compliment him on how well he spoke after that.

How he was articulate and funny and was good for promoting the club, rather than a knights who has no personality, a Harvey that gets overemotional and fumbles or a Clarkson who gets overly aggressive and seems like he's lying at times.

Bailey's greatest assert is his evenness.

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Surely you're kidding?

No coach gives much away in the media.

Having said that I think he toes the party line, but is very honest.

The club acts with great integrity in recent times so they have the ability to be transparent.

When it sounds like he is reading from the club's hymn book, he may well be, but he is also able give honest answers at the same time.

What is it you want to hear?

I think you're totally unrealistic with your expectations.

I had both an essendon and collingwood supporting mates compliment him on how well he spoke after that.

How he was articulate and funny and was good for promoting the club, rather than a knights who has no personality, a Harvey that gets overemotional and fumbles or a Clarkson who gets overly aggressive and seems like he's lying at times.

Bailey's greatest assert is his evenness.

Agreed. I have a growing feeling that he'll still be here when we're right on top and he'll still be saying the same old things. As our team improves and he stays the same publicly, he's not going to get as much credit for our better performances as some of the more high-publicity coaches, but I think that's fine. Anyone who has spent any amount of time training for something would probably put consistency right at the top of the list of "Most Important Factors," when it comes to improving their performance. Stability is key, and DB provides that in everything he does, from his emotions to is ability to never have a bad-hair day.

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Agreed. I have a growing feeling that he'll still be here when we're right on top and he'll still be saying the same old things. As our team improves and he stays the same publicly, he's not going to get as much credit for our better performances as some of the more high-publicity coaches, but I think that's fine. Anyone who has spent any amount of time training for something would probably put consistency right at the top of the list of "Most Important Factors," when it comes to improving their performance. Stability is key, and DB provides that in everything he does, from his emotions to is ability to never have a bad-hair day.

Gold :)

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Whilst honest and creditable he keeps a check on what he says. The media seems to warm to him and he has a great sense of humour and is quick witted. Liked and rspected by all- a valuable asset and a good face- great for our sponsorship..I wonder how he will go in China- another major sponsor would be great.

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Whilst honest and creditable he keeps a check on what he says. The media seems to warm to him and he has a great sense of humour and is quick witted. Liked and rspected by all- a valuable asset and a good face- great for our sponsorship..I wonder how he will go in China- another major sponsor would be great.

Hahahahaha what is it with you and [censored] china?!

You are pumped about China, aren't you jc?!!

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Hahahahaha what is it with you and [censored] china?!

Reminds me of the old ad: I thought Fu King was a town in CHina until I discovered Schmirnoff.....

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Hahahahaha what is it with you and [censored] china?!

I think jcb likes the idea of a new frontier in China. Possibly replacing Kaspersky on the back of our jumper with a Chinese Company looking to prosper on our shores perhaps ? Manufacturer for San Chow Bow ?

I just hope the team wins against the Lions. I couldn't stand a loss such as our NAB Cup opener earlier this year. Definitely wouldn't be a good sign for 2011 season. Would surely effect momentum and membership sales. Must play our best side possible for best showing among the Shanghai faithful, injured or not.

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Apparently the AFL from next week is going into China on Free to Air TV, now that is a potential massive market-if it gets a following.

if it is on cable i stand corrected, but the mail i heard is 1 game per week plus finals on Free to Air chinese TV. A win would be handy to start next season off in china.

Over a billion people live over there, this could be the greatest marketing move the MFC has made in years. It will take years to latch on (If it does) but at least we are in early.

Would be so bizarre to watch the Demons in China!!! Enjoy JCB B) you gotta yell for all of demonland.

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I have no time at all for McLaren, or Barry Hall for that matter, but I couldn't help lol at this one:

McLaren in response to a question about player sledging: Barry was very well known amongst the umpires for his colourful language, and was often penalised for it. One day he asked me ....

Hall: "Can you pay 50 metres for what I am thinking?"

McLaren: "No"

Hall: "I'm thinking that you are a dick head."

Hilarious! So, did McLaren pay the 50 metres?? LOL

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