Insanely steamy day up here today, will be tough going.

I am glad that they seem to be drumming in a game plan designed to get the ball down the field as quickly as possible (at least that is what I gleaned at the session I went to), in 2014 it seemed we were playing a style to not get thrashed; retain the ball at all costs, minimise risks, rarely trust forwards with one-on-ones, etc.

When I went to training mid way through 2014 they were doing ball movement simulation from back to forward and there was a clear emphasis on slowing it down, chipping it side ways and keeping possession. Basically any effort to move it forward where there was any risk was discouraged.

I will be happy with all the way till 31st July after the last eight years.

July 31st, my birthday, and don't I regret asking the wife to take me to Kardinia Park for my birthday in 2011.

I hope your just taking the micky... I hear this joke daily and its just poor form

I'm sorry, Grint, but I'm not sure I understand you. Are you saying you too have your name tattoo-ed on your back and its insulting for people to query why?

And getting back to my original question, does it actually say "Jones" and if so, why? While I'm not a fan of tattoos at any time, I'm particularly curious as to why someone might put their own name on their body. I just don't understand why.

I'm sorry, Grint, but I'm not sure I understand you. Are you saying you too have your name tattoo-ed on your back and its insulting for people to query why?

And getting back to my original question, does it actually say "Jones" and if so, why? While I'm not a fan of tattoos at any time, I'm particularly curious as to why someone might put their own name on their body. I just don't understand why.

The obvious answer would be taking pride in their family and their heritage. I don't understand why people make a big deal of it tbh. Assuming it's an egotistical thing is a bit silly.

I'm sorry, Grint, but I'm not sure I understand you. Are you saying you too have your name tattoo-ed on your back and its insulting for people to query why?

And getting back to my original question, does it actually say "Jones" and if so, why? While I'm not a fan of tattoos at any time, I'm particularly curious as to why someone might put their own name on their body. I just don't understand why.

Not having a potshot LDC, hard to show inflection through text. I do have my last name tattoo-ed on me, but "so I dont forget" is a tad silly. Like myself I'm sure Jonesy is extremely proud of his family and have "body art" that means something. Either that or he lost a bet hahah!

Not having a potshot LDC, hard to show inflection through text. I do have my last name tattoo-ed on me, but "so I dont forget" is a tad silly. Like myself I'm sure Jonesy is extremely proud of his family and have "body art" that means something. Either that or he lost a bet hahah!

I lost my mind at 50 and got a dancing snoopy tattooed on my ar$e - is that the same thing ?

Not having a potshot LDC, hard to show inflection through text. I do have my last name tattoo-ed on me, but "so I dont forget" is a tad silly. Like myself I'm sure Jonesy is extremely proud of his family and have "body art" that means something. Either that or he lost a bet hahah!

Thanks Grint. Nice and civilised in your reply and I was a tad silly so I apologise for offending.

Being proud of your family heritage is a wonderful thing. I guess not recognising the family via the body is just like not seeing the need for a family coat of arms.

Thanks Grint. Nice and civilised in your reply and I was a tad silly so I apologise for offending.

Being proud of your family heritage is a wonderful thing. I guess not recognising the family via the body is just like not seeing the need for a family coat of arms.

Family oriented tattoo, Jones, Kent, Howe, Harmes, Garlett, Grint and me, not a bad group, but sadly like Nut (If it's true) also, a singing skull, a drunken night after an ACDC concert in Brisbane

Nice to see the coverage from the camp, both officially (no complaints about the Club website) and from RB, really good succinct reports

The slowing down is part of the first option they have been doing back in Melbourne, either take it or reset, problem in the past was we rushed the second and third opiton

Family oriented tattoo, Jones, Kent, Howe, Harmes, Garlett, Grint and me, not a bad group, but sadly like Nut (If it's true) also, a singing skull, a drunken night after an ACDC concert in Brisbane

Saty ? You are questioning my veracity ? Don't make me track you down and show you my ar$e.

I lost my mind at 50 and got a dancing snoopy tattooed on my ar$e - is that the same thing ?

Clearly nutbean you never found it again as you are still a Dees supporter

Hard to read, but does that tattoo on Jones' back say "Jones"? If so, why? In case he forgets who he is?

That's because when he is running the guys behind know who he is........... Seriously!

Not having a potshot LDC, hard to show inflection through text. I do have my last name tattoo-ed on me, but "so I dont forget" is a tad silly. Like myself I'm sure Jonesy is extremely proud of his family and have "body art" that means something. Either that or he lost a bet hahah!

When the second most likely option is that you may have lost a bet you probably shouldn't be surprised that people think you're a moron.

At least Jones shows some loyalty to his footy club as well as his family. I believe the last two who branded themselves with their surnames are now down in Geelong.

I lost my mind at 50 and got a dancing snoopy tattooed on my ar$e - is that the same thing ?

yep. your mind and your ar4$e, same thing - LOL

When the second most likely option is that you may have lost a bet you probably shouldn't be surprised that people think you're a moron.

At least Jones shows some loyalty to his footy club as well as his family. I believe the last two who branded themselves with their surnames are now down in Geelong.

maybe he has it tattooed there as an incentive to all of those behind him in the time trials and runs to keep up with the Jones. His pride in his family is very evident in that his most prominent tattoo on his right arm, is of his grandfather. I think loyalty is something that Nathan has in spades... both to his own family and to his football family (the MFC).

maybe he has it tattooed there as an incentive to all of those behind him in the time trials and runs to keep up with the Jones.

Well played Sir

Edited January 15, 201510 yr by P-man

When the second most likely option is that you may have lost a bet you probably shouldn't be surprised that people think you're a moron.

Thats putting words in my mouth, I never said it was 2nd most likely, just another option. And to go as far as calling anyone a moron for having a drunk tattoo you'd be insulting many with no justification.

Thats putting words in my mouth, I never said it was 2nd most likely, just another option. And to go as far as calling anyone a moron for having a drunk tattoo you'd be insulting many with no justification.

I typed moron into google, then images and I kid you not scroll down a bit and this is what I found.

Now I am not suggesting that our friend BBO is a moron but his avatar is listed as one.

Edited January 15, 201510 yr by ManDee

I typed moron into google, then images and I kid you not scroll down a bit and this is what I found.

Now I am not suggesting that our friend BBO is a moron but his avatar is listed as one.

seems pretty apt to me

July 31st, my birthday, and don't I regret asking the wife to take me to Kardinia Park for my birthday in 2011.

Two things surprise me about your honesty Wrecker

- That you admit to being there that day

- that you are still a supporter, that may have been the end for me if I had to sit through it.

did you stay till the end?

Thats putting words in my mouth, I never said it was 2nd most likely, just another option. And to go as far as calling anyone a moron for having a drunk tattoo you'd be insulting many with no justification.

I'm happy to add the sober, mentally impaired and drug affected as well.

So your opinion is that tattoos are moronic?

So what happened today at training any reports

Saty ? You are questioning my veracity ? Don't make me track you down and show you my ar$e.

My apologies sir, just didn't sound like you, thought you were having a lend, lots of us my vintage and background, have the same thing, before it was a fashion statement, a drunken tattoo was a right of passage for the military, I was horrified the next morning, coz I didn't remember meeting the young lady, which I thought the tattoo would signify, instead "bad boy boogie' which was a great early Acka Dacka song.

Impressed with the fact it was Snoopy, although I must say Daffy Duck is my favorite

We had one gentleman who woke screaming because he thought his face was decaying, coz as he touched it, bits came away, turned out he had used one of the pizzas we picked up on way home as a pillow, those were the days

I googled 'moron' and this is what I got (as well as BB0's avatar):

Do you think they are referring to us!

Will probably incur the wrath of 'keep to the thread title' posters but it is pretty quiet atmo so figure a bit of frivolity won't go astray!

Edited January 15, 201510 yr by Lucifer's Hero