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On 25/11/2024 at 00:46, Macca said:

Lost your sense of humour?

In the same post I joked about bringing back Zantuck & Grinter (which you edited out))

Jokes need to be funny to be humorous mate.

Your following sentence that I 'edited out' referencing players from a time that only you know about doesn't make it better.

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    I've also noticed you often use the laugh symbol when you've completely lost an argument but want to maintain some kind of social status on here. Now that is actually funny!

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    Aidan Johnson taking on the number #42 jumper.

    I wish him well and hope he gets unleashed against Brayden "the thug" Maynard. Will be the clash of the ages!

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    On 27/11/2024 at 07:27, Roost it far said:

    I think the Riak call will bite us in years ahead.

    Agree Such a simple error resigning Hore over Riak. 

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    9 minutes ago, 58er said:

    Agree Such a simple error resigning Hore over Riak. 

    exactly and then jsut pick johnson as a rookie

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    49 minutes ago, 58er said:

    Agree Such a simple error resigning Hore over Riak. 

    How many games have you seen Riak play?

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    On 27/11/2024 at 08:27, Roost it far said:

    I think the Riak call will bite us in years ahead.

    Reminds me of when we overlooked Dylan Grimes to sign up Joel McDonald - Dean Bailey's worst recruiting move.

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    42 is a great number for him, I've always said that and being saying it for years..

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    On 21/11/2024 at 22:56, Macca said:

    The most surprised might be Aidan himself.  Probably sitting at home and may have even tuned out to the draft

    Nek minnit

    Bring him in for the 2 Pies games!

    The goon squad consisting of Aidan, Teddy Fidge, Mick Reynolds, Zantuck, Hughes & Grinter.  And Henry Coles! 

    Wouldn't hurt!

    Well, only the Pies..

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    1 minute ago, layzie said:

    Wouldn't hurt!

    Well, only the Pies..

    I must remember to attach a smiling emoji when I'm being flippant (mainly for those who can't see an obviously flippant post)

    There won't be any retribution against Collingwood as we've already had 2 chances to do anything like that.  So, that sort of thing is not going to happen (in my view)

    He'll play round 1 if the MC see him as being part of a forward line structure straight away.  We do need some vigour up forward and we need our key forwards playing in front and occupying or leading to the hot spot (for structure)

    And with Petty training with the backs, a spot up forward could open up (unless we just go with JVR & an inexperienced Turner only as the KF's)

    So Johnson just has to prove himself at training and get in front of Jefferson & Fullarton in the pecking order (to get his chance)

    The best way to pay Collingwood back is to beat them on the scoreboard

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    5 minutes ago, Macca said:

    I must remember to attach a smiling emoji when I'm being flippant (mainly for those who can't see an obviously flippant post)

    There won't be any retribution against Collingwood as we've already had 2 chances to do anything like that.  So, that sort of thing is not going to happen (in my view)

    He'll play round 1 if the MC see him as being part of a forward line structure straight away.  We do need some vigour up forward and we need our key forwards playing in front and occupying or leading to the hot spot (for structure)

    And with Petty training with the backs, a spot up forward could open up (unless we just go with JVR & an inexperienced Turner only as the KF's)

    So Johnson just has to prove himself at training and get in front of Jefferson & Fullarton in the pecking order (to get his chance)

    The best way to pay Collingwood back is to beat them on the scoreboard

    That's right.

    There's a forward spot up for grabs and someone needs to reach for the brass ring. 

    I've barely seen or heard a thing about this guy but I'm hoping he's in the mold of someone like Tim 'Bull' Smith and just competes and competes till they have to go home. 

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    Just now, layzie said:

    That's right.

    There's a forward spot up for grabs and someone needs to reach for the brass ring. 

    I've barely seen or heard a thing about this guy but I'm hoping he's in the mold of someone like Tim 'Bull' Smith and just competes and competes till they have to go home. 

    It's a tough gig these days for KPF's

    Crowded forward lines with very little space to lead into

    But playing in front with vigour and getting to the right spots is what the MC would be looking for. Marking power is what we see from the good KPF's

    So it's a wait and see on Johnno but he'll get his chances

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    16 hours ago, Bowserpower said:

    Jokes need to be funny to be humorous mate.

    Your following sentence that I 'edited out' referencing players from a time that only you know about doesn't make it better.

    Come on mate, it's off season. 

    Save the fire for the season and gameday threads!

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    42 minutes ago, layzie said:

    Come on mate, it's off season. 

    Save the fire for the season and gameday threads!

    All I did was ask a question.

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    On 27/11/2024 at 00:37, 640MD said:

    I had thought that the MFC should have tried to recruit the fellow ruck person who shared the Margarey medal in SA this year(pardon if wrong).  But I think this bloke might do just as good a job,  younger I think and almost Vic.  

    I think I like him and haven't seen him get a kick 

    Thought Harry Boyd was incredibly stiff not to get drafted. I think with our recruitment of Campbell, we probably didn't need another mature age ruck but I hope he gets his chance.

    Has been invited down to St Kilda for a SPP trial which is a good step forward.

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    3 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    From the Herald Sun’s online article on the AFL draft: The draftees who could line up in Round 1 2025, best SuperCoach rookie picks:

    IMG_7406.thumb.jpeg.bdfd8e8f1e2e757143cb495f0b989f2e.jpeg

    Have only watched small amount of Aidan’s highlights but going off the above description it sounds like he plays the role Petty played for us last year to a tee. If he can chop out even a little bit in the ruck, crash packs and bring ball to ground it makes the decision to drop Petty back to defence this year an easier one.
    Be great to see him get some first team footy this year.  

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    14 hours ago, rjay said:

    How many games have you seen Riak play?

    I think the lack of responses tells you all you need to know.

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    1 hour ago, Demonstone said:

    I think the lack of responses tells you all you need to know.

    I tried...

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    12 hours ago, Macca said:

    The best way to pay Collingwood back is to beat them on the scoreboard

    Pretty sure the best way would be for Moore and Maynard's seasons to end on Queens Birthday.  

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    1 hour ago, RalphiusMaximus said:

    Pretty sure the best way would be for Moore and Maynard's seasons to end on Queens Birthday.  

    So how would we go about it anyway? 

    Bumping is fraught with danger because if the bump is mistimed, suspension is on the horizon

    Ditto for tackling these days.  We now see those players being tackled accentuating the tackle and contact.  Head hits the ground - weeks on the sidelines (suspension) 

    Elbows & stray fists get picked up by the MRO 

    Maynard got off on a technicality (which has now been closed) and as for Moore's stray knee, the contact was very well concealed.  Difficult to copy

    The only way it could happen is if the club was prepared to risk a half a dozen suspensions

    Can't see it happening

    On the flip side of all that, apart from the odd nasty act, the game is quite clean these days

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    1 minute ago, Macca said:

    Moore's stray knee, the contact was very well concealed. 

    I have always believed that it was unintended.  I know most of you think otherwise.

    Maynard, on the other hand ...

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    2 hours ago, Demonstone said:

    I have always believed that it was unintended.  I know most of you think otherwise.

    Maynard, on the other hand ...

    The contact from Moore was almost front on which was the giveaway to my eyes.  He certainly wasn't on Petracca's right shoulder when the knee connected

    Not quite front on but definitely from the side.  

    I'm convinced that he meant to cause damage with that leading knee.  As previously stated, it was very well concealed but he lined Petracca up, no doubt

    By contrast, a strong argument can be put forward that when a knee inflicts damage, it's just part of the game and the damage caused is just part of the sport

    But every time?

    And never with intent to hurt?  I'm not buying that argument

    Not sure he meant to rupture Petracca's Spleen though but it was a dangerous use of his knee.  Didn't Moore inflict damage on another player from another club using his knee? Broken vertebrae?  

    The knee has been used as a weapon forever and a day.  Mostly by backmen but occasionally by the nasty KF's such as Ablett, Wade, Lockett etc etc.  Even Neitz whilst in the process of crashing packs

    So JVR & Big Johnson could do a bit of nasty business given half a chance

     

    Footnote:  Grinter lined up Wallace and king hit him but many here would disagree.  We all have our biases

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