The Art Vanderlay Thread

[SidVicious 130]

This time two years ago the kid from the Western Jets was the big bolter of the AFL draft pool. Despite his diminutive stature and that stocky build, the pundits were speaking of the hirsute youngster in hushed tones of reverence and the words, "top five pick" were constantly being associated with his name. Some even believed he might be selected at number one in the 2008 AFL National Draft ahead of Jack Watts and Nick Naitanui.

All that changed when news of the "incident" hit the football world like a sledgehammer but last week when Vanderlay was released on parole after serving 18 months of a two year sentence.

Unfortunately, his release from custody came a handful of days too late for him to be claimed by the Gold Coast Suns as a player previously nominated for the Draft under rule 35.5. One source close to the Suns indicated that if available, he would have found a new home at the Lexus Centre as part of the Krakouer deal and a rumour was circulating that he had been wearing the famous black and white stripes for some time in anticipation of his comeback. However, a prison officer has squashed this rumour stating under cover of anonymity that the gear was in fact standard prison issue at Port Phillip Prison.

If we don't get a KPF, I hope we go for him with pick 12!

[Nasher 33,607]

I am completely lost.

[JACKATTACK 17]

I don't get it.

I think our drafting strategy has been pretty clear in regards to picking up players that have character issues (which I assume he does).

And prisoners wear Green track suits. Red ones if you're a real pain.

EDIT: oh that Art vandalay... now I get it.

[Nasher 33,607]

I think our drafting strategy has been pretty clear in regards to picking up players that have character issues (which I assume he does).

And prisoners wear Green track suits. Red ones if you're a real pain.

I am assuming this thread is some sort of pisstake (Art Vandelay is a Seinfeld character), but it's on a level that is beyond me.

Edit: Got it: http://demonland.com...=1entry201636 . It seems I even got the joke at the time !

[Dr. Mubutu 824]

All that changed when news of the "incident" hit the football world like a sledgehammer but last week when Vanderlay was released on parole after serving 18 months of a two year sentence.

So that import/export business wasn't fully above board?

On the plus side, at least I can get quality latex products again.

[Whispering_Jack 29,744]

So that import/export business wasn't fully above board?

On the plus side, at least I can get quality latex products again.

I say we go for him but there's a chance he'll be available at 32.

[e25 5]

I guess it's more palatable than the "Re-Recruit Travis Johnstone" one-man-army thread...

[Whispering_Jack 29,744]

I guess it's more palatable than the "Re-Recruit Travis Johnstone" one-man-army thread...

You make a good point there. I think Art and Travis would get on together like a house on fire.

[two sheds jackson 3]

Unlikely to slide to 12. I'd prefer Marty McGurk anyway, especially if we're drafting on a needs basis.

[daisycutter 29,600]

You make a good point there. I think Art and Travis would get on together like a house on fire.

I think Art and Travis may be the same person

Odd how they have never been seen together!

[H_T 3,043]

Unlikely to slide to 12. I'd prefer Marty McGurk anyway, especially if we're drafting on a needs basis.

Killer left foot I gather.

[old55 23,347]

I am assuming this thread is some sort of pisstake (Art Vandelay is a Seinfeld character), but it's on a level that is beyond me.

Edit: Got it: http://demonland.com...=1entry201636 . It seems I even got the joke at the time !

"Look, LOOK! Behind you - the witch, THE WIIIIITCH!!!"

"And guess what - Dil turns out to be a man!!!"

"The guy with the limp IS Keysor Soze"

"Son, there's no Santa"

Need I go on ....

Edited October 27, 2010 by old55

[Chook 15,012]

Other potential draftees from that year were Kel Varnson and Martin van Nostrand. Unfortunate tragedy befell the trio however on a pre-season trip to France. Their small private jet ("I bet Chris Judd flies in a bigger one" Vandelay was heard to remark) was grounded in a country town, and the trio, along with Varnson's ex-girlfriend, were embroiled in a legal mix-up. Unsurprisingly, renowned close-talker and Muck-Raker No. 1, Craig "Stinker" Huchison, was there to witness it all. A tell-all account is reportedly in the works, with the rights to the book already sold to Pendant Publishing.

[Deeman 1,489]

Art's family have asked that his privacy be respected and, on his behalf, categorically deny he had anything to do with setting that house on fire. You'll have to ask Trapper's manager about that one.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,013]

I am assuming this thread is some sort of pisstake (Art Vandelay is a Seinfeld character), but it's on a level that is beyond me.

Edit: Got it: http://demonland.com...=1entry201636 . It seems I even got the joke at the time !

Rather amused to see in that thread the call for Brock to be named captain as well.

[Jarka 767]

I am assuming this thread is some sort of pisstake (Art Vandelay is a Seinfeld character), but it's on a level that is beyond me.

Edit: Got it: http://demonland.com...=1entry201636 . It seems I even got the joke at the time !

Rereading that thread just confirms that I need to watch more TV, or perhaps I watch enough as it is!

[MrReims 313]

Also the CJ thing stung a bit. Not cos he's a great player, but because it painted the club in a bad light. If Jurrah or Bail turn out to be better players than CJ then we have the last laugh, as they were players we may not have taken with our extra pick.

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahaha lol