Did Jai Culley miss out on getting picked in the SSP because his name sounds suspiciously like the bloke who can’t be mentioned here?

25 minutes ago, Sydney Pennski said:

Did Jai Culley miss out on getting picked in the SSP because his name sounds suspiciously like the bloke who can’t be mentioned here?

Well that could be a reason, but I think he is still a chance, depending on how the club sees the best way for Kentfield to use this season.

If they move him to the LTI, that may open up a spot and still allow Luker to play a few games with Casey, once he gets fit later in the season.

That would take a lot of pressure off him and allow us to add a player who is ready to play, straight away.

Edited February 18, 20251 yr by Redleg

A poster reminded me how quickly unpleasant memories can resurface, when he said how lucky it was that our new recruit Jai Culley's first name didn't start with an S.

7 minutes ago, Redleg said:

A poster reminded me how quickly unpleasant memories can resurface, when he said how lucky it was that our new recruit Jai Culley's first name didn't start with an S.

A classic reason why we need a "chunder" emoji ... 😃

That would have been grounds for dismissal 

I see ANB has been appointed one of four vice captains at the Crows. Respect.

Saw Clarry at Ciaron Maher stable doing interviews yesterday.

Update on horse he is in with me. Has been disappointing lately and it is having probably its last start for us on saturday, in race 4 at Edenhope.

It’s number 1 and prophetically called     “ centre square “.

Tbh, I only took a share, ignoring my usual selection methods, because Clarry was involved.

1 hour ago, Redleg said:

Saw Clarry at Ciaron Maher stable doing interviews yesterday.

Update on horse he is in with me. Has been disappointing lately and it is having probably its last start for us on saturday, in race 4 at Edenhope.

It’s number 1 and prophetically called     “ centre square “.

Tbh, I only took a share, ignoring my usual selection methods, because Clarry was involved.

Are you the front end or the back end?

On 06/03/2025 at 18:00, Little Goffy said:

Are you the front end or the back end?

The wither.

If you like clams, I have Vongole running in the last at Moonee Valley friday night.

Edited March 8, 20251 yr by Redleg

32 minutes ago, Redleg said:

The wither.

If you like clams, I have Vongole running in the last at Moonee Valley friday night.

Now that is a cracking horse name!

20 hours ago, Redleg said:

Saw Clarry at Ciaron Maher stable doing interviews yesterday.

Update on horse he is in with me. Has been disappointing lately and it is having probably its last start for us on saturday, in race 4 at Edenhope.

It’s number 1 and prophetically called     “ centre square “.

Tbh, I only took a share, ignoring my usual selection methods, because Clarry was involved.

Have you ever heard of MyRacehorse Redleg? Apparently gives people a chance to have micro-shares in a horse. 

1 hour ago, layzie said:

Have you ever heard of MyRacehorse Redleg? Apparently gives people a chance to have micro-shares in a horse. 

Must be a syndicator.

Good way to have an interest in a racehorse cheaply.

On 06/03/2025 at 22:40, Redleg said:

 

If you like clams, I have Vongole running in the last at Moonee Valley friday night.

Ran 3rd, a great effort for a 9 year old.

Probably have 1-2 more runs before retirement.

Don't forget Centre Square in race 4 today at Edenhope, with Clarry and me as part owners.

Vongole having probably his last start on friday at Cranbourne in race 7 at 9.15 PM.

Still trying hard to win at 9 years old.

Won't mention the Dees atm, as a few of them are looking like they are retiring too, the way they are playing.

Strange this thread transitioned from bananas to racehorses.

The closest thing to a crossover I can think of is MarioKart.

53 minutes ago, Little Goffy said:

Strange this thread transitioned from bananas to racehorses.

The closest thing to a crossover I can think of is MarioKart.

I think some of the horses 🐎  like bananas 🍌.

Being the author of this thread I thought I would be the first to post under the new upgraded DL.

Go Dees against Suns tomorrow.

Looking pretty schmick.

Let's go boys.

2 hours ago, layzie said:

Looking pretty schmick.

Let's go boys.

Indeed, pretty smooth(ie)!?

Perhaps someone can help me out here. On another thread a poster used the familiar term "first world" - as in first world issue. Obviously, the term "third world" is used often and is familiar. But has anyone heard the term "second world" used or written anywhere? I cannot ever remember it being used - and while i can guess, what does "second world" actually mean?

Happy to help you out, Froggy.

Originating during the Cold War, countries were classed as:

First World - Aligned with the Western bloc, led by the USA

Second World - Aligned with the Eastern bloc, led by the Soviet Union

Third World - Non-aligned and developing nations

You're spot on with your observation that "Second World" is not a term we ever hear.

1 hour ago, Demonstone said:

Happy to help you out, Froggy.

Originating during the Cold War, countries were classed as:

First World - Aligned with the Western bloc, led by the USA

Second World - Aligned with the Eastern bloc, led by the Soviet Union

Third World - Non-aligned and developing nations

You're spot on with your observation that "Second World" is not a term we ever hear.

Thanks D, I've never heard of that explanation. I've always wrongly assumed that first world meant advanced countries, third word meant the poorest nations, and i simply guessed that second world was the inbetweeners. You live and learn!

2 hours ago, Demonstone said:

Happy to help you out, Froggy.

Originating during the Cold War, countries were classed as:

First World - Aligned with the Western bloc, led by the USA

Second World - Aligned with the Eastern bloc, led by the Soviet Union

Third World - Non-aligned and developing nations

You're spot on with your observation that "Second World" is not a term we ever hear.

What are you doing in here, Mr Stone?!😄

Speculatively answering my own question: Lifting its erudition?

1 hour ago, Neil Crompton said:

Thanks D, I've never heard of that explanation. I've always wrongly assumed that first world meant advanced countries, third word meant the poorest nations, and i simply guessed that second world was the inbetweeners. You live and learn!

These days they like to use 'developed' and 'developing' nations. They don't have a term for 'going backwards at a rate of knots' nations.

Another popular one is 'NICs'; Newly industrialised countries, which is a blanket term for countries which have added industrial capacity by underbidding developed country industry thanks to shooting anyone who asks for a pay rise and not minding if their is heavy metals waste in the mains water. Basically 'growing GDP, no civil society'.

An old one from 'Yes, Prime Minister', is of course TLPACs. 'Tin-pot little African country'. Never caught on in the mainstream, for some reason.

Well this thread suddenly took a turn.