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21 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

He was gettable last year when OOC... Made a lot of sense but the feeling here was a big NO

Not from me

 
1 minute ago, layzie said:

GWS have to have a record number of Tobys in their team.

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7 minutes ago, Maldonboy38 said:

I slept in, had 4 hours in the garden, followed by 4 hours to myself to do nothing but flick between Demonland and the live footy, fish 'n chips for dinner, and now a nice Heathcote region shiraz.

Feeling good.

And I got to watch some Bomber v Giants and see the final score.

The English language in all its beauty does not hold enough words to describe the jubilation of seeing the Bombers annihilated. I hate them more than Greta Thunberg hates petrol cars, plastic bags and rational thinking. 

Long may they suffer and rot.

And now I am feeling very, very good.

Sounds like my day with Mrs RFS away. Except change fish and chips to Chinese and the Shiraz to a lovely Clare Valley Reisling.

Let's hope tomorrow holds as many pleasures with a good win!

 
11 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

It's actually a very old footy expression that was laughingly asked of a teammate (usually the full-forward) about how he'd prefer the footy to be delivered for a chest mark - laces in or laces out?

"Laces out" was preferred because it was easier to mark and didn't bruise the flesh.  It essentially means a perfect kick that hits the target exactly as planned.

is it really?? wow i figured it was a punter’s grid iron term only. 

thanks for the info!

who needs this playoff for finals nonsense when the 13th team can still make finals in round 23?!


13 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

It's actually a very old footy expression that was laughingly asked of a teammate (usually the full-forward) about how he'd prefer the footy to be delivered for a chest mark - laces in or laces out?

"Laces out" was preferred because it was easier to mark and didn't bruise the flesh.  It essentially means a perfect kick that hits the target exactly as planned.

I have heard that now you mention it, but it's a myth spread by those who wish to discredit Lay Szout and his contribution to the game of futebahren..

 
19 minutes ago, dees189227 said:

Saw a tweet that said Albo should declare a public holiday when Essendon win a final 😂

More chance of a state holiday I think as Dan supports Essendon. Although he'd he'd need to win at least another three terms for it to happen. 

If Geelong lose, next week will be only the second meaningless game they have played since 2006 (the last game of 20-5, when they were out of finals contention, is the only other one).

Remarkable. 

Would love to see it happen. 

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Which game is going to be better to watch, Saints/Geelong or Adelaide/Sydney? Can't decide.

22 minutes ago, dees189227 said:

Saw a tweet that said Albo should declare a public holiday when Essendon win a final 😂

You think Albo is going to be PM longer than Menzies?

3 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

If Geelong lose, next week will be only the second meaningless game they have played since 2006 (the last game of 20-5, when they were out of finals contention, is the only other one).

Remarkable. 

Would love to see it happen. 

Unfortunately theyre playing Stkilda.

Going to be a real bunfight in R24 for the 5-8 scraps.

6 minutes ago, doc roet said:

Nice vision of Hawkins getting his eel juice applied. Should be banned.

Yep. No gloves, no grippo, no oil. Like the ancient Greeks did it, but with more clothing.

10 minutes ago, DubDee said:

is it really?? wow i figured it was a punter’s grid iron term only. 

thanks for the info!

You watched Pet Detective to often. Lol.!!!


19 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

It's actually a very old footy expression that was laughingly asked of a teammate (usually the full-forward) about how he'd prefer the footy to be delivered for a chest mark - laces in or laces out?

"Laces out" was preferred because it was easier to mark and didn't bruise the flesh.  It essentially means a perfect kick that hits the target exactly as planned.

I distinctly remember hearing the saying back in the 70's and it might have started then (or perhaps it goes back a long way)

So it's at least 50 years old and I reckon the connection relates to the leading full forward and those who passed to that player in that position

11 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Paging my assistant @rpfc

Please prepare Geelong eulogy ready if they lose tonight. 

Got it in my wallet

8 minutes ago, Engorged Onion said:

Do you recall when it commenced?

*apologies - nor do I! - my point was - it was done in a context where they would have felt it was relevant - many seasons before the current seasons, thus no idea it was a 'tight' season.

Don’t apologise. I don’t know either! I tried to google it but I know it’s been a 2 year deal for the last few deals so I can assume it’s been made since we won the flag.

It’s apparently worth 600k a year. It’s a lot of money. I just absolutely hate it. We are the Melbourne side and I feel like everyone else gets precedence over our town. We should be doing everything we can to associate our club with Melbourne, and the MCG.

Anyways, will be interesting to see if it comes to an end, or if we still need to do it given we are debt free. 👍

14 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Paging my assistant @rpfc

Please prepare Geelong eulogy ready if they lose tonight. 

I’m sure they’ll get a state funeral in their taxpayer funded stadium.


24 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Carlton coming off two hard close games. GWS off a training run with Green rested in the last quarter. Good luck to Carlton. 

Yes, same view.

19 minutes ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

More chance of a state holiday I think as Dan supports Essendon. Although he'd he'd need to win at least another three terms for it to happen. 

I would have never picked Dan as an Essendon supporter. 

 
21 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Paging my assistant @rpfc

Please prepare Geelong eulogy ready if they lose tonight. 

What's with everyone getting assistants lately don't I get one? 

6 minutes ago, ANG13 said:

I would have never picked Dan as an Essendon supporter. 

Just goes to show that nobody's perfect ANG13. 

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