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Despite the late mail I still think Petracca will go 1.

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      On 26/11/2014 at 01:31, Moneider96 said:

    The fact that you guys all fell into the OBVIOUS trap is the thing I find funny

    Oh yeah, the old "oh [censored], what did I say that for? I'll tell 'em I was trolling" trick.

    I believe you. You seem like an honest type...

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      On 26/11/2014 at 01:31, Moneider96 said:

    The fact that you guys all fell into the OBVIOUS trap is the thing I find funny

    No you were bring serious.

    Dont try and make out as you were just there to get a reaction.

    I second Nasher nomination in the worst post of the year.. along wth a couple of Picket Fences post..

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      On 26/11/2014 at 01:31, Moneider96 said:

    The fact that you guys all fell into the OBVIOUS trap is the thing I find funny

    I find that nobody noticing your attempt at sarcasm funnier.

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      On 26/11/2014 at 01:35, Redleg said:

    Despite the late mail I still think Petracca will go 1.

    Yeah, too much media attention on the eve of the draft to spice up an otherwise boring meal.

    I'm not buying it.

    But I'm hoping like hell.

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    I hate having to wait all the time as a dees supporter

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      On 26/11/2014 at 01:16, Moneider96 said:

    Saints supporters reckon Petracca will leave for Collingwood in 2 years. I tend to agree, he doesn't seem the loyal type.

    Eyes to close together?

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      On 26/11/2014 at 01:39, Moneider96 said:

    Oh God....Yep, guys I'm sorry, I was serious. Petracca will be at Collingwood in 2 years.

    Pies will be [censored] soon and we'll be the team players want to come too. Touch wood.

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      On 25/11/2014 at 21:55, rpfc said:

    The fact is, he went to the Eagles as a mature player and person and he still failed, I think that lends itself to the verdict that we drafted poorly with that selection.

    I don't think it has any bearing - you could argue that having your first 5 years at a rubbish club does irreparable damage. Having said that, Morton looked a goer in his first couple of years and then stopped on a dime. This seems to be a bit of a pattern with us, we can't seem to get players to take that next step.Both Morton and Watts had/have all the tools/advantages required to be top-line players, there is no excuse or explanation, other than perhaps our rubbish culture and program, underfunded footy dept., poor facilities, bargain basement coaching etc etc I know some of these aspects have been improved (at least partially) but they were all present in Morton's first 5 years

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      On 25/11/2014 at 23:11, PaulRB said:

    There is a recursive error in the logic of this analysis.

    Top picks go to the worst clubs after their worst seasons.

    So a top pick starting their career often has to deal with

    • substandard club environment/culture/facilities (relative to top clubs),
    • instability in terms of coach (bottom club often sack their coach or just have),
    • a dearth of senior leadership on the field to model on or be protected by.
    • intense and unrealistic pressure to perform early and lift his club out of the doldrums.

    All of these factors come (in general) with being a top pick, and it's these factors that retard their development.

    and each of those 4 dot-points apply 100% to the MFC in the 2008-2013 period. Textbook definition of a horrible breeding ground for footballers. You'd cry if we drafted you wouldn't ya?

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      On 26/11/2014 at 00:42, PartyBoy said:

    As an absolute hypothetical - IF Frawley had stayed meaning pick 2 only and MCaartin went pick 1

    Who would we choose?

    My feeling from the available information is that Brayshaw is our no.1

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      On 25/11/2014 at 05:31, Curry & Beer said:

    it's also affected by who drafts them

    still have to wonder where Morton would be if the Eagles had got him 5 years earlier

    I dont subscribe to the theory that Morton would be a gun player if he had been at the Eagles. Its a moot point as we will never know. BUt for me its more about personal commitment to improve, dedication etc Morton didn't have it.

    Now of course if you are talking chemical enhancements......:)

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      On 26/11/2014 at 02:15, Nasher said:

    I suppose you could, but I'm not sure on what grounds or logic.

    How about the logic that the rest of the post you quoted went on to explain? You could start there

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      On 26/11/2014 at 01:48, Earl Hood said:

    Eyes to close together?

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      On 26/11/2014 at 01:48, Earl Hood said:

    Eyes to close together?

    Are you positing that his eyes close at the same time?

    Or

    To, Too, Two

    What’s the difference between to, too, and two? It’s not too difficult to use them, once you take the time to learn what they mean – and do some practicing, too.

    To

    To has two functions. First, as a preposition, in which case it always precedes a noun.

    Secondly, to indicates an infinitive when it precedes a verb.

    I’m going to the store

    He went to Italy

    This belongs to David

    I need to study

    We want to help

    He’s going to eat

    Too

    Too also has two uses. First, as a synonym for "also":

    Secondly, too means excessively when it precedes an adjective or adverb.

    Can I go too?

    He went to France too

    I think that’s Paul’s book too

    I’m too tired

    He’s walking too quickly

    I ate too much

    Two

    Two is a number.

    One, two, three…

    I have two cars

    She ate two pieces of pie

    Edit:- I had to fix the errors in the eLearn English paste !!!

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      On 26/11/2014 at 02:43, ManDee said:

    Are you positing that his eyes close at the same time?

    Or

    To, Too, Two

    What’s the difference between to, too, and two? It’s not too difficult to use them, once you take the time to learn what they mean – and do some practicing, too.

    To

    To has two functions. First, as a preposition, in which case it always precedes a noun.

    Secondly, to indicates an infinitive when it precedes a verb.

    I’m going to the store

    He went to Italy

    This belongs to David

    I need to study

    We want to help

    He’s going to eat

    Too

    Too also has two uses. First, as a synonym for "also":

    Secondly, too means excessively when it precedes an adjective or adverb.

    Can I go too?

    He went to France too

    I think that’s Paul’s book too

    I’m too tired

    He’s walking too quickly

    I ate too much

    Two

    Two is a number.

    One, two, three…

    I have two cars

    She ate two pieces of pie

    Edit:- I had to fix the errors in the eLearn English paste !!!

    Thanks for that ....

    I, too, was wondering what all them words meant

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      On 26/11/2014 at 02:43, ManDee said:

    Are you positing that his eyes close at the same time?

    Or

    To, Too, Two

    What’s the difference between to, too, and two? It’s not too difficult to use them, once you take the time to learn what they mean – and do some practicing, too.

    To

    To has two functions. First, as a preposition, in which case it always precedes a noun.

    Secondly, to indicates an infinitive when it precedes a verb.

    I’m going to the store

    He went to Italy

    This belongs to David

    I need to study

    We want to help

    He’s going to eat

    Too

    Too also has two uses. First, as a synonym for "also":

    Secondly, too means excessively when it precedes an adjective or adverb.

    Can I go too?

    He went to France too

    I think that’s Paul’s book too

    I’m too tired

    He’s walking too quickly

    I ate too much

    Two

    Two is a number.

    One, two, three…

    I have two cars

    She ate two pieces of pie

    Edit:- I had to fix the errors in the eLearn English paste !!!

    et tu Mandee ?

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      On 26/11/2014 at 03:10, nutbean said:

    et tu Mandee ?

    Damn, I missed one. Or are you referring to me wearing half a dress? 12471957.jpg

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      On 26/11/2014 at 03:38, ManDee said:

    Damn, I missed one. Or are you referring to me wearing half a dress? 12471957.jpg

    I believe that is et tutu mandee

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      On 26/11/2014 at 03:40, nutbean said:

    I believe that is et tutu mandee

    PS: that is not me wearing the tutu, et tu to you too,

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      On 26/11/2014 at 03:56, the grint said:

    Apologies if this has been posted but according to this article -

    http://m.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-premiership/afl-phantom-draft-2014-jay-clark-and-sam-landsberger-predict-who-your-club-will-pick/story-e6frf3e3-1227132256899

    - Saints are confirmed to taking Mccartin...

    Back to the draft then.

    The article does not confirm anything.

    "ST KILDA is expected to land blue-chip key forward Paddy McCartin ....... it is understood the 194cm goalkicker has got the nod over explosive midfielder Christian Petracca....... It is understood the gun Geelong Falcon will be unveiled as the No.1 choice..."

    Expected and understood are not confirmations.

    Good news if true in IMHO.

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      On 26/11/2014 at 04:03, ManDee said:

    Back to the draft then.

    The article does not confirm anything.

    "ST KILDA is expected to land blue-chip key forward Paddy McCartin ....... it is understood the 194cm goalkicker has got the nod over explosive midfielder Christian Petracca....... It is understood the gun Geelong Falcon will be unveiled as the No.1 choice..."

    Expected and understood are not confirmations.

    Good news if true in IMHO.

    My bad MD, the foxsports facebook post I clicked on had them stating that Paddy Mac was confirmed.

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