chook fowler

I heard that happens when you play in a band Hardtack.

Kali, I think you may be better off supporting the Pies - you like things Black and White.

Butcher by name, Butcher by foot.

Great servant. Hope he calls it quits - the VFL reports suggest he has trouble getting around the ground now. Respected as a future ruck coach. It would be good to see him to go down that path and be a one club player.

Well deserved and cudos to the recruiters.

Already in my top ten demons during the 50 plus years I have been following the team. A heart and soul legend.

I was talking about Roos and Goodwin in combination - how one will compliment the other.

Neck surgery is serious stuff. It's a bit of a worry.

WTF? I just don't get it.

Crap.

I agree Roos is probably not the best match day coach going around, but you have to look at the total package. Our first priority was to draft well and then have the right development available. Next on the list would be player retention. No point drafting good players to See them pizz off at the first opportunity. I think Roos has achieved well on all those fronts. He has taught good defensive skills and emphasised running both ways. The genius of the succession plan is that Goodwin brings to the table what Roos may be weakest at - game plan, tactical nous and the game day stuff. He also is a players man and will build strong relationships. Should also note the plus of PJ buying in. He wouldn't be hanging around a basket case. Overall I am thrilled at the way things are going.

I trust the club to do due diligence. If they are happy, so am I. That's the big difference to previous eras.

The other high flyer I remember was Ross Brewer. A bit like Howe - a great Mark but a pretty ordinary footballer.

I remember that mark as well. Rivals Sean Smiths effort but I don't think it was captured on film so has been lost to posterity.

Would love to see Yze back at the club especially as a skills coach. One area that Nat Jones has really improved is his goal kicking. Rarely misses and will often kick truly under pressure.

He really is exactly the type of player we lack. I remember seeing Ablett and Bennell cut us to shreds a couple of years ago. I was in awe of Bennells skill on that particular day.

You'll just have to trust that the rumours I heard are from people within the trade who should know. I am not saying it is signed sealed and delivered but progress has been made. As to my sources - I will have to remain stum.

I think the Club believes our indigenous leadership is strong - both Jetta and Garlett are well respected off field. Hence the presence of the Krakouer brothers at training the other day. Whispers are strong that Bennell is Demon bound.

I think that might be decisive - but I'm not quite sure.

Larry, Curly and Moe. Nyuk, Nyuk, Nyuk.

lCan't agree. You don't come second in the Brownlow and wear the Big V on multiple occasions if you are not good enough. He was a champion of the Club and should be respected as such. Have to agree about Greg Parkes kicking though, it was atrocious.

I'd throw in McKenzie as steak knives

Happy days!

Didn't Hardeman also come second in a Brownlow?

Does he still have the big beard?