On 5/18/2021 at 10:13 PM, Chook said:

The second I saw Chandler being showered with milk on tv (by Clarry of course, who I would totally expect such stupidity from) I though "no, that's not right." I've had those thoughts many times over the years and not seen them be righted. We're not letting those stupid things slip by these days, which is so good to see.

Its a precious world where splashing players with Gatorade is okay but milk not okay. The Front Bar lampooned it last night going through an array of alternatives to milk. That isn't any recommendation - it was pretty lame but what's the issue - is milk a non renewable? Did we fail to recognise milk's history of oppression and dispossession? Is milk patriarchal? Teams start games now with a joke - is that stupidity? Should we lighten up and avoid full cream milk?

1 hour ago, dino rover said:

Its a precious world where splashing players with Gatorade is okay but milk not okay. The Front Bar lampooned it last night going through an array of alternatives to milk. That isn't any recommendation - it was pretty lame but what's the issue - is milk a non renewable? Did we fail to recognise milk's history of oppression and dispossession? Is milk patriarchal? Teams start games now with a joke - is that stupidity? Should we lighten up and avoid full cream milk?

3 issues are probably relevant to note.

It wasn't just milk, it was specially prepared protein smoothies, made for the players by someone whose job it was to do that, to aid recovery or whatever. Throwing it around was insulting to that person.

It is much harder to clean from the floor, which according to Tracc is the job of the property staff.

It was a bit embarrassing to do it to a young player.

Interestingly all current and former players asked about Tracc's actions in helping to clean it off, said he did the right thing. They all agreed he showed leadership and concern about teammates and staff and  that it was another one percenter and that they all counted in the race to be the best.

PS. Chandler probably wasn't too concerned, but I bet he and other young players watching, were happy that Tracc showed concern for a young teammate. Another small step in building a good culture.

Edited May 20, 20214 yr by Redleg

Quite right we wouldn't want the players going off the rails with their revelry.

Id personally give up a milk rinse one percenter for a tackle, shepherd or smother.

24 minutes ago, dino rover said:

Quite right we wouldn't want the players going off the rails with their revelry.

Id personally give up a milk rinse one percenter for a tackle, shepherd or smother.

Understand what you are saying, but these days certain things have changed.

For example, a few years ago who would have cared less about a player squeezing a team mates bum?

If behaviour can be improved, to the team's benefit, then it is a positive. It may not be as obvious as a long goal on the field, or a screamer over the pack, but it all contributes to a strong, winning, good team culture.

 

Anyone want a banana milk shake?

2 hours ago, DemonFrog said:

Anyone want a banana milk shake?

Oh God yes are you shouting?

27 minutes ago, old dee said:

Oh God yes are you shouting?

Yes, can you hear me?

5 hours ago, Redleg said:

Understand what you are saying, but these days certain things have changed.

For example, a few years ago who would have cared less about a player squeezing a team mates bum?

If behaviour can be improved, to the team's benefit, then it is a positive. It may not be as obvious as a long goal on the field, or a screamer over the pack, but it all contributes to a strong, winning, good team culture.

 

Alright I guess so - just reassure me it was chest not breast milk

33 minutes ago, DemonFrog said:

Yes, can you hear me?

Silence is golden.

They have already worked our game plan out, it must be time for another rebuild!
 

Ran out of bananas today. Officially annoyed 

16 hours ago, layzie said:

Ran out of bananas today. Officially annoyed 

Please explain how this terrible thing could happen?

Well we wont get 10-0, unless we start again soon.

1 hour ago, Redleg said:

Well we wont get 10-0, unless we start again soon.

You never know, we could go 12-0 for the rest of the home and away season ...

 

16 hours ago, Red and Bluebeard said:

You never know, we could go 12-0 for the rest of the home and away season ...

 

Greed is a powerful thing!

Lets go 20-0 and include the finals and next season.

23 hours ago, Red and Bluebeard said:

You never know, we could go 12-0 for the rest of the home and away season ...

 

Not sure what you are on R and B but please stop.

Not sure where to put this but has anyone else seen the picture of Plowman/O'meara on the AFL website?

https://www.afl.com.au/news/620720/the-verdict-is-in-tribunal-makes-plowman-call-after-marathon-hearing

I mean, really, that's disturbing.

Somebody explain how this:

 

Became this:

 

 

 

Bananas again!?

I need answers!?

We need to cut down the outside run friday or it's curtains.

Pressure. Pressure. Pressure.

50 minutes ago, Little Goffy said:

separated at birth?

 

 

 

13 hours ago, DemonFrog said:

Greed is a powerful thing!

Lets go 20-0 and include the finals and next season.

Why stop there DF? If we include next season we could go 37-0! ???

5 hours ago, old dee said:

Not sure what you are on R and B but please stop.

Bananas, of course!

10 hours ago, Red and Bluebeard said:

Bananas, of course!

How many bananas is too many?

1 hour ago, DemonFrog said:

How many bananas is too many?

No idea on the number but clearly R and B has over dosed.

11 hours ago, Red and Bluebeard said:

Bananas, of course!

You have OD on potassium .