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12 hours ago, dworship said:

Normally it's a nice bunch of flowers but the pressure was on.

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My mad keen dogs fan mate worked on this book.  He was awarded the contract on the Monday after the GF.  He accepted through gritted teeth!! 

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Saturday night the Ballarat Demons had organised a "Dinner with Demons" event in the function room at Bray Raceway. In attendance were: TMac, Clarry, Salo, Frieter and Gus.  Mrs Dw surprised me with t

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Looking through the training photos, all I can say is that I am in love, never a finer bunch of men to pull on our jumper. We are going to murder teams this year, the scoreboard will get switched off,

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Weid really putting pressure on Van Rooyen to hold his spot.

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5 hours ago, Salems Lot said:

My mad keen dogs fan mate worked on this book.  He was awarded the contract on the Monday after the GF.  He accepted through gritted teeth!! 

He's a better man than me... I would've said sorry too busy.

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Salems Lot Redleg

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31 minutes ago, Action Jackson said:

He's a better man than me... I would've said sorry too busy.

Yep, he did reflect on the joys and challenges of being a freelance writer.  Footy is footy but work is definitely w.o.r.k.

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1 hour ago, Salems Lot said:

Yep, he did reflect on the joys and challenges of being a freelance writer.  Footy is footy but work is definitely w.o.r.k.

Excellent. I shall enjoy it even more, knowing a Bulldog helped put it all together…

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8 hours ago, Salems Lot said:

My mad keen dogs fan mate worked on this book.  He was awarded the contract on the Monday after the GF.  He accepted through gritted teeth!! 

Seeing how it wasn't a "Labour of Love" it is very well done. Tell him he can do it again for us this year.

Mrs Dw loves it and I got to be in the good books for 30mins.

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After watching highlights of the match sim, I am fearful for the well-being of other sides. Hopefully they can seek counsel from friends and family after playing us.

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After watching highlights of the match sim, I am fearful for the well-being of other sides. Hopefully they can seek counsel from friends and family after playing us.

Careful, let’s stay humble.

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I honestly cant remember a year since 2000 where there was so little Pre-season training news. Cold Turkey this year.

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1 hour ago, Damo said:

I honestly cant remember a year since 2000 where there was so little Pre-season training news. Cold Turkey this year.

Mate I'm not "Eddie Everywhere" put a few together but can only do about 1 a week presently. 

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7 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Mate I'm not "Eddie Everywhere" put a few together but can only do about 1 a week presently. 

And, PF, we REALLY appreciate your reports and the effort you go to to bring them to us.  Just a pity there aren't a few more warriors down there who can help you out!

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44 minutes ago, Vagg said:

And, PF, we REALLY appreciate your reports and the effort you go to to bring them to us.  Just a pity there aren't a few more warriors down there who can help you out!

Again PF I appreciate all those who write reports especially if they negotiate some Joe Blake’s on the way. 
long drive from here to Casey. And I would need to arrange the required permits.  Or I could keep going up to the Gold Coast,  or further.

all the track watchers. Keep it up! Cheers


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It's not the travel, casey or the snakes.   Its the bloody fence.  You are so far from the action without any elevation and looking through a cyclone mesh fence, it's so difficult to make out players and especially those half way up the ground.  Half have tabbards on so you can't rely on numbers either.

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3 hours ago, Damo said:

I honestly cant remember a year since 2000 where there was so little Pre-season training news. Cold Turkey this year.

 

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And, PF, we REALLY appreciate your reports and the effort you go to to bring them to us.  Just a pity there aren't a few more warriors down there who can help you out!

The travel (for most) and the fence/distance is a huge deterrent. 

I’m usually good for at least two pre season Training sessions but both those factors have kept me away. 

The lockout and the MCG sized ground and better surface are the reasons we’re training there. 

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Im not the most observant individual, but are those tatts on Max’s leg a new addition?

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10 minutes ago, hardtack said:

Im not the most observant individual, but are those tatts on Max’s leg a new addition?

I’m pretty sure he had both last year. He has a premiership tattoo on his other ankle (not pictured) that would be new. 

EDIT: The mountain is new ie: after the Grand Final

https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/melbourne-premiership-captain-max-gawn-gets-tattoo-as-demons-hit-pause-on-perth-flag-celebrations-ng-b882020210z.amp

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11 minutes ago, hardtack said:

Im not the most observant individual, but are those tatts on Max’s leg a new addition?

Don't think so

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