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1 hour ago, BW511 said:

Wonder what generation you are from ?ā€ā™€ļø

Iā€™m wondering what planet.

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2 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

Is Bowey a confirmed 'in' or are we just relying on the prognostications of Jay Clark? That's not to say Clark is wrong, but before getting too excited I'd like confirmation first.

I think it's a good idea to get some games into the "next best" after the starting 22. We may need them in September and IĀ would rather have them with some experience ofĀ the senior team game rather than coming in cold.Ā Ā 

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JayĀ wouldnā€™t post it if he didnā€™t know, he gets inside mailĀ 

Just now, hardtack said:

Iā€™m wondering what planet.

Planet Alpha

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    4 minutes ago, binman said:

    Planet Alpha

    Klingon home world LOLĀ ?

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    1 hour ago, BW511 said:

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    There is a spotĀ for the taking, leading into a finals campaign, if he wants it

    I doubt he wants it. Itā€™s probably just a farewell game before heā€™s delisted at the end of the season.Ā 

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    3 minutes ago, Baghdad Bob said:

    I doubt he wants it. Itā€™s probably just a farewell game before heā€™s delisted at the end of the season.Ā 

    You've got your wires crossed somewhere there mate...

    Just now, Lord Nev said:

    You've got your wires crossed somewhere there mate...

    Taking the Pizz

    1 hour ago, 1964_2 said:

    Is this a joke?

    1 week away from family for 2 must win games, to get a spot in the top 4! Ā Yes, I am aware of the strain from new-borns, but itā€™s 1 week, not 6 months.

    the world has become soft!Ā 

    Aye, when I were a lad, we lived in shoebox in middle of road, with nowt but a handful of gravel for dinner. ???

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    Just now, Lord Nev said:

    You've got your wires crossed somewhere there mate...

    I doubt it 'Nev'...a touch ofĀ humour would be my guess.


    1 minute ago, picket fence said:

    Taking the Pizz

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    1 minute ago, rjay said:

    I doubt it 'Nev'...a touch ofĀ humour would be my guess.

    Ah ok. Hilarious.

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    13 minutes ago, hardtack said:

    Aye, when I were a lad, we lived in shoebox in middle of road, with nowt but a handful of gravel for dinner. ???

    Funny you all have this view knowing they will play.

    Be interesting to see the reactions on news of ā€œout Lever and McDonaldā€Ā for 2 x losses against GC and WCE.Ā 
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    1 hour ago, binman said:

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    But rankin has done sfa lately, so probably doesn't need a lock down opponent.

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    Guaranteed to kick 12 on Saturday at our game in Wagga Wagga

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    Just now, Jaded said:

    Guaranteed to kick 12 on Saturday at our game in Wagga Wagga

    Latest word around the footy journos is the most likely scenario we fly in and out of QLD on Saturday.

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    Bowey for Rivers is not very like for like, as Rivers does play a shut down role.Ā 

    Bowey would be playing a similar role to either Salem or Hunt.

    So either Salem needs a rest, or they've had enough of Hunt's turnovers?Ā 


    Just now, Lord Nev said:

    Latest word around the footy journos is the most likely scenario we fly in and out of QLD on Saturday.

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    Well that's better than NT, so whatever.Ā 

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    24 minutes ago, hardtack said:

    Aye, when I were a lad, we lived in shoebox in middle of road, with nowt but a handful of gravel for dinner. ???

    Luxury, sheer luxury

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    43 minutes ago, 1964_2 said:

    Funny you all have this view knowing they will play.

    Be interesting to see the reactions on news of ā€œout Lever and McDonaldā€Ā for 2 x losses against GC and WCE.Ā 
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    Not sure you can say Hardtack necessarily shares this view. What he is doing is sharing his age by referencing this Monty Python gem.Ā 

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    1 hour ago, 1964_2 said:

    Funny you all have this view knowing they will play.

    Be interesting to see the reactions on news of ā€œout Lever and McDonaldā€Ā for 2 x losses against GC and WCE.Ā 
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    There are some things that are bigger than a game of football, particularly in the middle of a pandemic when families are under a lot of stress. I would completely understand and respect their choices and would certainly not hold a loss or two against them; in fact, Iā€™d be very surprised if their absence would necessarily lead to a loss in those games.

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    2 hours ago, hardtack said:

    Aye, when I were a lad, we lived in shoebox in middle of road, with nowt but a handful of gravel for dinner. ???

    Hell you had it easy. I was born in the sea because my dear mum wanted a water birth. But we didn't have a home, so I had to tread water until the tide came in. I've still got barnacles on my legs.

    Fortunately we moved inland to a trout farm. The water's cold but the fish are friendly

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    I knew if I kept Bowey in my SuperCoach team all year it would pay off!

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    4 hours ago, 1964_2 said:

    Is this a joke?

    1 week away from family for 2 must win games, to get a spot in the top 4! Ā Yes, I am aware of the strain from new-borns, but itā€™s 1 week, not 6 months.

    the world has become soft!Ā 

    Agree the players and families should be able to make this sacrifice for a week or two.Ā 

    I was away for a couple of 3 week work trips when my kids were babies. My employer did not give me a choice. Admittedly it was not during a pandemic but my wife had no support. She did it tough and we allĀ survived. Unless there are extreme circumstances I have no doubt the MFCĀ players and families will make this sacrificeĀ 

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    On 7/27/2021 at 5:49 PM, leave it to deever said:

    I agree Spargo has great use if the ball but he just hasnt been getting it of late.

    I would not mind him having time in the middle but hes in a slump

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    Spargs just needs to get into the forward line alone (not necessarily inside the 50m arc, in fact, preferably not)Ā  and be seen as such in a circular waltz, ready to be seen and fed with low passes.Ā Ā Then his footy smarts, his good foot passing and his calming ease can do their work in the feeding of forwards (provided that those forwards are not static blocks of salt in the hot zone).

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    3 hours ago, BW511 said:

    Hopefully the little fella can bring some spark and enthusiasm into the side too.

    There is a spotĀ for the taking, leading into a finals campaign, if he wants it

    We could be breeding another Caleb Daniels in young Bowie, only better.Ā 

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    2 hours ago, Jaded said:

    Bowey for Rivers is not very like for like, as Rivers does play a shut down role.Ā 

    Bowey would be playing a similar role to either Salem or Hunt.

    So either Salem needs a rest, or they've had enough of Hunt's turnovers?Ā 

    No way Hunt gets dropped after last week's game, which was an improvement on his previous weeks.

    You'd imagine it will either be Rivers or Hibberd.

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