Everything posted by M_9
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MFC 2024 BEST & FAIREST NIGHT
Mine died mid-Gus
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MFC 2024 BEST & FAIREST NIGHT
I don't understand your question. Harold's son Ian accrepted the award on his dad's behalf. I've known Ian for more than 40 years. He rarely misses a game, be it in Vic or interstate.I had no idea he is the son of Harold. Ian is 70ish. His dad would have passed away some years ago.
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MFC 2024 BEST & FAIREST NIGHT
I understand what you're saying but IMO the Neeld years when we won a total of four (?) games saw a room full of very unhappy supporters.
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MFC 2024 BEST & FAIREST NIGHT
I think many posters are confusing tonight's event with the AGM. The B&F is tightly scripted. It begins with highlights of the first six rounds and vote totals are posted. A number of awards are presented eg Jim Stynes Community involvement award etc. Very short speeches. Another six rounds of highlights and votes. A meal break. More presentations and a speech by the Pres. It'll be very positive without controversy I suspect. More highlights and votes. More presentations - best first year player etc. Goodwin's speech - all positive, nothing controversial. Final rounds and tallies. I've attended more than a dozen going back to the nineties (run at Melbourne Town Hall with about 300 in attendance). That includes the Neeld years - a very depressing few years but you wouldn't have known it as the B&F was all positives. Previous years have seen the club song sung with gusto at the end. Not sure that will happen tonight. I can't see a donnybrook breaking out. Any attempt by an attendee to ask a question will be shut down.
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Oliver Trade Rumours
I wouldn't go that far. I will say that Frank had no option but to broker deals lest he be found 'sleeping with the fishes'.
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Oliver Trade Rumours
I've lived in the Geelong region for more than 40 years. Most of my mates are long time Cats' members, and a few belong to coterie groups. I know the families of a couple of the players as I taught the sons. I receive quite a bit of intel relating to the GFC. If Geelong wants a player, they'll get him. Money talks. I have no doubt that one of the attractions that the Cats offer is cash or 'product' - and heaps of it. Obviously outside the salary cap. A huge grocery supplier, a large car dealer et al. throw $millions at the club. Jobs and cars to family members, and on it goes. When their former CEO was courted by Carlton, Costa doubled his salary. If Geelong wants Clarrie, and he wants out, only the MFC holding him to his contract will prevent it.
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MFC 2024 BEST & FAIREST NIGHT
Having attended countless B&F's I can tell you that it's not the forum where any of the above issues will be raised. The night is purely a forum to recognise the achievements of individual players.
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Lachie Hunter Retires
For the same reason Dogs' supporters were happy to see him go. Best to ask one of them, if you know any. As mentioned, our mods will be keeping a close eye on this thread. For good reason.
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2024 Brownlow Medal
Agree on both counts. Iโve NFI who polled second most votes for the Blues.
- Essendon in disarray - culture questioned
- Essendon in disarray - culture questioned
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Jack Martin
Correct. Commentary was always that he and Williams had the ability to play midfield but never returned to preseason fit.
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Hopes for 2025
Prior to this finals series I would have agreed with you, but players of a similar age at both the Hawks and the Cats are advancing at a more rapid rate. We are lagging behind in our player development. Bedford and Jordan are testament to that. Sparrow going backwards.
- Jack Macrae
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2025 Team Round 1
I'm surprised Werridee waited 2 weeks.
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2025 Team Round 1
I do not want JvR playing as a back-up ruckman. If he's to progress as a key forward he has to play that position 100% of his tog.
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Caleb Daniel
Rarely advances the ball. Predominantly kicks sideways or backwards. No
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Club in crisis - Media pile on - August 2024
I can tell you for a fact; Stengle would have been fine - if he was a horse.
- GAMEDAY: Rd 23 vs Gold Coast
- PREGAME: Rd 23 vs Gold Coast
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A hopeful look at 2025 (from a pessimist)
Agree on TMac. We have none on our list with his versatility. You're kidding yourself if you think another club would take Billings or McAdam off our hands. Even if we paid 100% of their salaries.
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The 2024 Positives Thread
I spent 8 weeks in Greece and Italy. Had a ball.
- GAMEDAY: Rd 22 vs Port Adelaide
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CASEY: Rd 19 vs Footscray
I see no point in playing BBB or Schache again this season unless they are keen or we need them numbers wise. MJ needs another tall - Fullerton, Verall, Kentfield. I supported my club for more than 60 years, but geez, it's getting harder by the week.
- PREGAME: Rd 21 vs Western Bulldogs