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4 hours ago, Redleg said:

Ever the pessimist, I have no confidence about a win tonight.

I can’t wait for the umpires to pull out a performance of the ages.

I just see everything going wrong for us.

Wish I had a different mentality and love to be shown wrong.

Real name revealed at last!

Frank.

 
On 9/5/2023 at 8:59 AM, Redleg said:

Oh the salty curmudgeon has reappeared.

Ok I held a Tribunal hearing and in typical AFL fashion, went against the evidence and made up a decision.

I have banned my self for 7 minutes.

I will not appeal, as Carlton lawyers are unavailable.

Just the other day I had the option of salty curmudgeon but went with the pastrami sandwich instead.

 

On 9/5/2023 at 8:55 AM, Bitter but optimistic said:

Red, do this thread a favour and ban those [censored] emoji illiteracies !!!

Oh ..... also ban yourself for using one.

But that would just make them illicit illiteracies. An illicit illiterate is basically our opponents tonight.

5 hours ago, Redleg said:

Ever the pessimist, I have no confidence about a win tonight.

I can’t wait for the umpires to pull out a performance of the ages.

I just see everything going wrong for us.

Wish I had a different mentality and love to be shown wrong.

I'm alarmingly relaxed about this game. Positively oxymoronic in mood.

Whatever happens, I suspect we'll see them again in a few weeks, if you take my meaning.

 

 
4 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Can't recall a quieter week on DL.

Wait til next week.....

So, nice weather we are having, isn't it?


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23 hours ago, Red and Bluebeard said:

So, nice weather we are having, isn't it?

Yes and I am not enjoying it.

We really have thrown away a great chance at another flag, with a problem we have had for weeks and weeks, poor goal kicking accuracy. Additionally, a failure to go defensive in the last 2-3 minutes and flood the backline, is a blight on our coaching and leadership.

We were in a PF with 1 minute to go, what a complete lack of understanding of the situation, we showed.

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Reduced to thinking about trades and Draft picks now.

 

6 hours ago, Redleg said:

Reduced to thinking about trades and Draft picks now.

 

Must be Banana Daiquiri time.....🍹

 
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2 hours ago, beelzebub said:

Must be Banana Daiquiri time.....🍹

Will need plenty.

10 hours ago, Redleg said:

Will need plenty.

Start with a banana smoothie then ...


On 9/16/2023 at 12:19 PM, Red and Bluebeard said:

So, nice weather we are having, isn't it?

You're not in Sydney, yeah?

FMD !!! As soon as I sort out some staffing issues at The Manor I shall give my full attention to this thread.

I am considering mounting a coup against Redleg who is failing to provide any direction or leadership.

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44 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

FMD !!! As soon as I sort out some staffing issues at The Manor I shall give my full attention to this thread.

I am considering mounting a coup against Redleg who is failing to provide any direction or leadership.

I am too busy self flagellating after our finals exit.

I am happy though to join your coup.

1 hour ago, Redleg said:

I am too busy self flagellating after our finals exit.

I am happy though to join your coup.

This latest straight exit's having some massive side effects on some

My 12 yo cheapo Chivas is sure getting a good work over


23 minutes ago, layzie said:

I don't think I've had enough Scotch this winter. 

That's my plan for Friday... support the orange team while having some orange (amber...?) 

2 hours ago, Redleg said:

I am too busy self flagellating after our finals exit.

I am happy though to join your coup.

Do you even know how to coup? You can’t coup yourself! It’s not a coup if you’re joining in to overthrow yourself. Silly bugger. 

9 hours ago, Redleg said:

I am too busy self flagellating after our finals exit.

I am happy though to join your coup.

Speak of the leg.

9 hours ago, DeelightfulPlay said:

That's my plan for Friday... support the orange team while having some orange (amber...?) 

Works for me!

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8 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Do you even know how to coup? You can’t coup yourself! It’s not a coup if you’re joining in to overthrow yourself. Silly bugger. 

Sense of humour departed, has it?


Currently at a function at MCC. 
The Ox was first speaker. Told some stories about his gambling mishaps- funny and entertaining…. but the message was clear. 
Terrific speaker and entertainer!

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1 hour ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Currently at a function at MCC. 
The Ox was first speaker. Told some stories about his gambling mishaps- funny and entertaining…. but the message was clear. 
Terrific speaker and entertainer!

Plenty of casks I hope.

Should I send the horse and cart to ferry you home to the manor, when the casks are empty?

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16 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Managed to have a chat with the ox. Geez he’s a lovely bloke. 
 PS 
I think I’ve got lucky and may have driver. Bitter charm is undeniable!!!

I'm sure the feeling was mutual Uncle Bitter 🙂


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