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I hope Jack gives his Dad a smile and a wink over dinner tonight

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    Should I be happy or sad about this performance? Help me out.

    [censored]. Squirmy still thinks GC are a chance!

     
    10 minutes ago, von said:

    Probably hasn’t ever trained in midfield so why would he have any idea? Doesn’t know the roles etc. Seems a smart guy, I’m sure he can figure it out in time. 

    I agree. But I’m not saying he can’t do it in time, I’m just saying it’s foolish to have expected him to do it this year 


    Liking Kolt’s game today. Coming hard off the line, getting his hands on the ball and likes the tough stuff. 

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    The Kolt. Is some sort of player

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    1 minute ago, Heart Beats True said:

    Liking Kolt’s game today. Coming hard off the line, getting his hands on the ball and likes the tough stuff. 

    Yes, while his kicking hasn't been great, he has gone in harder than I'd expect any first year player to do

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    very enjoyable performance particularly after the week we've had

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    If anyone wants out they can [censored] off. We don't need you.

    (Nibbler excluded, of course - a class human)

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    This is the way a good club responds to questions. Not talk, action. Credit to the boys.

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    Will end up being a very good win but crickey Gold Coast have been Putrid after quarter time! Handball happy city!

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    I didn’t expect this response, very pleased to see it though 

    Play with a bit of Flair Demons. Attack the Goals…

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    Just now, picket fence said:

    Will end up being a very good win but crickey Gold Coast have been Putrid after quarter time!

    So no credit to Melbourne? they’ve only lost one game at home all season. 

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    7 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

    I agree. But I’m not saying he can’t do it in time, I’m just saying it’s foolish to have expected him to do it this year 

    I agree with that


    "Sometimes you can look too deeply into a burnt piece of toast and see the face of Jesus."
    — Dwayne Russell

    Bizarrely this might be the most insightful thing he's ever said.

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    Just now, Chook said:

    "Sometimes you can look too deeply into a burnt piece of toast and see the face of Jesus."
    — Dwayne Russell

    Bizarrely this might be the most insightful thing he's ever said.

    Nearly wet myself laughing!

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    Apparently GC hasnt beaten us in over a decade.

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