Tim Smith to Debut

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4 minutes ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Is the 'Lucifer' a reference to my good self?

In case it is, let me set the record straight.  I started the 'Fearless Football' thread and was not one of those that doubted the reporter.  In fact I relished the concept and welcomed the team standing for something rather than being considered irrelevant.

Even if the reference wasn't to my good self why signal out one poster when there were quite a few that were skeptical of the reporter.

 

Excellent.  You started the thread, which might be why I (incorrectly) remembered your contribution.  

It was indeed @Macca.  

Even now, I doubt he'll recant his comments given his last few posts on that thread.

[bush demon 1,901]

Have followed the dashing dees since '63 but cannot renember another Tim in the red and blue, can anyone else?

[spirit of norm smith 13,082]

Tim Smith. A great footy story.  

Good luck to him on his debut.

[Stinga2 194]

Go Bull

[Mazer Rackham 14,970]

1 hour ago, bush demon said:

Have followed the dashing dees since '63 but cannot renember another Tim in the red and blue, can anyone else?

Yes, there have been several.

Tim Barassi - had the talent and drive to be one of the greats but retired at age 22 to play tournament scrabble
Tim Alves - left under a shadow to play drums in the band at North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfasts
Tim Hardeman - underrated player. Holds the record for most behinds kicked in a half of footy
Tim Templeton - cruelled by injury. Starred in the movie of "The Club"
Tim Cattoggio - transferred from Carlton in a recruiting coup that ended up in court. Club legend.
Tim Tingay - after a stellar career, reached even greater heights as a male stripper

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5 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

I prefer the full Satyricon, but the devil is in the detail

Yeah, but is the demon in the detail?

[Skuit 9,277]

21 hours ago, bush demon said:

Have followed the dashing dees since '63 but cannot renember another Tim in the red and blue, can anyone else?

Not one Maverick has ever played a game for Melbourne. I know this because I'm currently unemployed. And I bet Tim Smith never thought he would be remarked upon for having a unique name.

Edited April 8, 2017 by Skuit

[Stretch Johnson 2,585]

Paying $26 for first goal.

Have probably done my 10 bucks but reckon he will kick 2 plus.

[steve_f 40]

On 4/6/2017 at 3:03 PM, mo64 said:

Does anyone remember Kim Smith who played for the Dees in the mid 70's. He was a prolific goalkicker for Prahran in the old VFA, and was recruited by the Dees. Only lasted one season, before heading back to Prahran. Tim is following a similar path to Kim, but hopefully has a more distinguished career.

My memory of Kim Smith is in the goal square at the Punt Road end with him literally head and shoulders above the pack trying to reach across to the ball.  Great leap but not able to take position.  Would not be Robinson Crusoe at the past players. 

The Bull should do well with his dash under the dome.  I would expect the guys to execute the new style best indoors but would not be game to say it.

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7 hours ago, A F said:

We've already started doing this with Weideman. Reckon, we should try something a little different.

Hold up red capes when he's having a shot?

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5 hours ago, Skuit said:

Not one Tim has ever played a game for Melbourne. I know this because I'm currently unemployed. And I bet Tim Smith never thought he would be remarked upon for having a unique name.

No wonder you're unemployed Skuit . How many people live in Cambodge and where the hell is it ?

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5 hours ago, Skuit said:

Not one Tim has ever played a game for Melbourne. I know this because I'm currently unemployed. And I bet Tim Smith never thought he would be remarked upon for having a unique name.

Tim Lane 1912  (work that Botox, Tim)

Tim Collins 1914 - 1915  (subject to correction by WJ)

Thank you Mr. Google

 

PS my favourite name is currently Ruggles on the Cats interchange bench.  Imagine the Cahoonas to select an actual cat.  This will seriously mess with the the minds of Goodwin et al.

Edited April 7, 2017 by steve_f

[Skuit 9,277]

43 minutes ago, steve_f said:

Tim Lane 1912  (work that Botox, Tim)

Tim Collins 1914 - 1915  (subject to correction by WJ)

Thank you Mr. Google

 

No wonder I'm unemployed.

Edited April 7, 2017 by Skuit

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6 hours ago, Skuit said:

No wonder I'm unemployed.

Just edit your original post to 'no Tim has played for the MFC..........in the past 100 years'. It is still a glorious stat.

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13 hours ago, Stretch Johnson said:

Paying $26 for first goal.

Have probably done my 10 bucks but reckon he will kick 2 plus.

I got $20 on at $29, fingers crossed 

[Whispering_Jack 28,010]

7 hours ago, steve_f said:

Tim Lane 1912  (work that Botox, Tim)

Tim Collins 1914 - 1915  (subject to correction by WJ)

Thank you Mr. Google

 

PS my favourite name is currently Ruggles on the Cats interchange bench.  Imagine the Cahoonas to select an actual cat.  This will seriously mess with the the minds of Goodwin et al.

Correct weight Steve. The only Tims to have previously played for Melbourne were actually born in the 19th Century.

The 6'6" forward Tim Lane (not to be confused with the excellent Age journo of the same name) from Ballarat was born on  22 February, 1888 and played 13 games (11 goals) in his only season - 1912.
 
He wore the number 15, was noted as the biggest player of his era and not surprisingly was described as a "high mark" (and "powerful kickist"). He was cleared to Carlton in early 1913 but never played a match for them.

Tim Collins was born 24 December 1889 and captained Hawthorn in the Metropolitan Junior Football Association before joining Melbourne in 1914. He wore the number 24 and played 20 games (20 goals) in his two seasons with the club before seriously injuring his knee in the second quarter of the Round 13, 1915 loss to Collingwood. Collins enlisted in the Australian Army in January 1916 and was transferred to France in November of that year, serving throughout the conflict before returning to Australia in 1919.

The club came close to fielding a couple of Tims who were born in the 20th Century before Tim Smith.

One was  skillful Tim McNeil from Norwood SA who was the club's selection #16 in the 1987 National Draft. McNeil never came to Melbourne and his career was curtailed by a serious achilles injury.

Tim Moreland, a centre half-forward from Shepparton was selection # 57 in the 1989 National Draft who played Under 19s and Reserves in 1990.

So yes, after 102 years, we finally have another Tim in the ranks of the red and blue.

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On 07/04/2017 at 9:05 AM, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Just happy to have someone in the side with a real nickname rather than just adding a 'y' to the surname.

Are you referring to Smithy?  (Would work ok now that Joely is out for a while)!

[Redleg 37,856]

How good would a win for us, no injuries and Smith having a great debut be?

4 points and finding another forward would be fantastic.

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,636]

On 07/04/2017 at 7:20 AM, small but forward said:

When Tim kicks his first goal, I'd like the crowd to yell

BULL ....  YES!!!

 

What do we shout if he makes a big mistake then?

[Mazer Rackham 14,970]

6 minutes ago, Rod Grinter Riot Squad said:

 

What do we shout if he makes a big mistake then?

"Tim MCDONALD!!!"

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1 hour ago, Rod Grinter Riot Squad said:

 

What do we shout if he makes a big mistake then?

I would normally go with BULL..sh.t.

Edited April 8, 2017 by small but forward

[Skuit 9,277]

 

7 hours ago, fndee said:

Just edit your original post to 'no Tim has played for the MFC..........in the past 100 years'. It is still a glorious stat.

Cheers for the advice fndee. Fixed.

20 hours ago, Skuit said:

Not one Maverick has ever played a game for Melbourne. I know this because I'm currently unemployed.

 

[steve_f 40]

15 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Correct weight Steve. The only Tims to have previously played for Melbourne were actually born in the 19th Century.

The 6'6" forward Tim Lane (not to be confused with the excellent Age journo of the same name) from Ballarat was born on  22 February, 1888 and played 13 games (11 goals) in his only season - 1912.
 
He wore the number 15, was noted as the biggest player of his era and not surprisingly was described as a "high mark" (and "powerful kickist"). He was cleared to Carlton in early 1913 but never played a match for them.

Tim Collins was born 24 December 1889 and captained Hawthorn in the Metropolitan Junior Football Association before joining Melbourne in 1914. He wore the number 24 and played 20 games (20 goals) in his two seasons with the club before seriously injuring his knee in the second quarter of the Round 13, 1915 loss to Collingwood. Collins enlisted in the Australian Army in January 1916 and was transferred to France in November of that year, serving throughout the conflict before returning to Australia in 1919.

The club came close to fielding a couple of Tims who were born in the 20th Century before Tim Smith.

One was  skillful Tim McNeil from Norwood SA who was the club's selection #16 in the 1987 National Draft. McNeil never came to Melbourne and his career was curtailed by a serious achilles injury.

Tim Moreland, a centre half-forward from Shepparton was selection # 57 in the 1989 National Draft who played Under 19s and Reserves in 1990.

So yes, after 102 years, we finally have another Tim in the ranks of the red and blue.

Impressive.