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May be gaaaaaaaawn.

Took a flying swing at Nigel Lappin late in the third quarter against the Lions. Looked to me like a blatant attempted trip.

As it happens it looked like he hyper-extended his ankle in a similar way to Brock and went off in a bad way.

Ironic

Edit: Has come back on and looks alright.

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      Dappa Dan said:
    May be gaaaaaaaawn.

    Took a flying swing at Nigel Lappin late in the third quarter against the Lions. Looked to me like a blatant attempted trip.

    As it happens it looked like he hyper-extended his ankle in a similar way to Brock and went off in a bad way.

    Ironic

    Edit: Has come back on and looks alright.

    Attempted trip means jack squat. He'll play against us.

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      Apocalypse XXXI said:
    Attempted trip means jack squat. He'll play against us.

    No, actually there is a new rule this year that means attempted trips will be dealt with more harshly this year. And rightly so, its a disgusting part of the game. He may be in some trouble.

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    Would you say they were worse, better or the same as us?

    Or does all s#%t look the same to you?

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      Dappa Dan said:
    Would you say they were worse, better or the same as us?

    Or does all s#%t look the same to you?

    they overdid the handball and kicking back thats for sure , we should beat them there forward line was a shambles only Franklin stood out

    also heard pav was reported for striking ,2 weeks mayb?

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    Doubt it. Eyes only for the ball. A gentle open hand slap that was an accident he apologised for immediately. Head contact could make the AFL take notice, and it's probably a bit hairier than wreckers, but still shouldn't get rubbed out.

    Knowing our luck, they'll ping wrecker for his accident where he came off worse, and let the Pav off.

    How dare Ball try and injure another player by headbutting him...

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    pretty simple plan with hawthorn...

    rough up buddy in the opening few minutes, before the bounce even, he'll drop his head everytime someone comes near him, play carroll on him, with rivers coming in from the side, wont get a go!!!

    mcg, day time, byron back in (watch davey have a pearler), rivers back in, maybe sylvia too

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    Well I am glad I had the option of going to the Swans Eagles game then......

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    That would have been great Demonstorm, what is he up to now (sorry if that is a totally ignorant question)?

    We went back to the Swans function after the game up here and they were pretty desolate, but honestly I don't think Brett Kirk could be any cooler if he tried.

    And I realised how that sounded but I have met him a few times now over the years and he is a genuinely great bloke.

    You should read his speech from the Guernsey presentation dinner - fantastic stuff - would be good for Demons as well

    Its just a pity they lost, but you always get your moneys worth :P !!!

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      QueenC said:
    That would have been great Demonstorm, what is he up to now (sorry if that is a totally ignorant question)?

    We went back to the Swans function after the game up here and they were pretty desolate, but honestly I don't think Brett Kirk could be any cooler if he tried.

    And I realised how that sounded but I have met him a few times now over the years and he is a genuinely great bloke.

    You should read his speech from the Guernsey presentation dinner - fantastic stuff - would be good for Demons as well

    Its just a pity they lost, but you always get your moneys worth :P !!!

    assist at hawks, got him to sign old dees card hardwick saw the card and was laughing , card from 1993 with the headband, they seemed pretty good at the hawks function , kennett spoke forever on stuff didnt really listen

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    Thanks DemonStorm.....

    And I am pretty sure I knew that, or at least I should have :rolleyes: !!!

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    Will whelan play ? If not can CJ or Belly keep the shotgun under control?

    Will be an interesting gamefor sure.

    Dees will look to bounce back HARD.

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      Wrathchild said:
    Will whelan play ? If not can CJ or Belly keep the shotgun under control?

    Will be an interesting gamefor sure.

    Dees will look to bounce back HARD.

    I have said this more than 5 times. Wheels is fine and will play according to larkins

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    Hopefully Bell gets some time on Williams. Firstly, Williams isn't going great, Bell could use the confidence, and he played well on him in the NAB cup, for whatever that's worth.

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      brey9186 said:
    rough up buddy in the opening few minutes, before the bounce even, he'll drop his head everytime someone comes near him, play carroll on him, with rivers coming in from the side, wont get a go!!!

    The last time we tried that tactic against Hawthorn we lost to them by 7 goals when they were bottom of the ladder at the time. (2005).

    We always come off second best when ever we try to rough the opposition up. We're just not a tough nasty team.

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    I think there is every justification to test out Franklin's mettle. As a footballer his very silky and talented on the downhill stuff. He needs to physically challenged in the contest.

    Loads of ability but not convinced on his toughness of character and strength of application.

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