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Not to many gracious losers in the coaching ranks these days, in particular the Scott Brothers although the list could go on. Roosy being one exception.

Well Jazza you get all the benefit from being there along with other faithful diehards. What a memorable day and you can say....I was there.. it will live in your footy memory bank for ever. A little like that famous day at the Western Oval in 1987. Days like Sunday are few and far between made all the better in being there. Nothing could be sweeter.

Wow indeed, that is one hell of a record. Sometimes I prefer that the stats guys don't post as our stats always provide a reality check against any optimism creeping in. Our stats on anything never come up well. In this case I knew it was bad but not that bad. Another precursor to a depressing weekend of footy. Please let it not be more than 100p. The Geelong faithful must be looking forward to this weekend. Good luck to the diehards making the trip.

Keep Cross in any capacity, player or non playing. We know what he represents and his presence in any capacity has to be good. Ex Bullies champion was absolutely livid when they gave up Cross. He told me that he was not only a top class guy, very popular with all, the example he set for the younger guys was invaluable.

At our home ground could be a contest but Geelong own that bloody ground. Even in the good old says we had trouble. We need a full strength side in form to make a contest.

Hmm, a big unit indeed. He has entirely transformed his body shape and muscle definition. It must be all those weights and protein shakes. Its great to see footballers like Stefan with an entirely natural body build.

Shows the positive side of the game and the humanity of the players. A good story.

Fair comment Mono you would expect PJ to have it all covered but still have to worry about the ethics and decision of someone to have the injections and think it was OK, for them to be administered to all the players at the time. We were getting fairly desperate to appoint an Ass Coach successor to Roos. Time will tell whether the Dees have it covered or whether it was terrible bad mistake.

As pointed out by Dees2014, we took a risk with Goodwin. In fact given that he admitted taking injections, we were taking a big risk. Possibly a very unwise decision given the circumstances. It was said that the club was happy with his admissions on interview but still seemed a surprising decision to give him the job given the circumstances. Goodwin condoned the program and took some of the injections himself, very much "whatever it takes." Brings into doubt his thinking and decision making.

Hats off to all the optimists. You keep me .........er...... optimistic. Well, perhaps when you speak I can see a crack in the door.....that's how the light comes in (apologies Leonard)

spot on mo.

I love loyalty and has seeing players leave the club.The reality is that we need to make some hard but hopefully carefully considered decisions on a few players including Howe. We cannot continue with players who have been around for some years and have not been able to improve or play consistently hard footy. Intensity at the contest is imperative. We need to build a skilled team but with attitude. We need a team of hard nuts like the top clubs. Guys who hate to lose a contest. I like Howe, I like how we discovered him, I like his screamers and l like the anticipation of waiting for a screamer. However, there is the feeling of Frawley all over again. If we can gain a consistent ball winner, then Howe and others need to be looked at. We have got some great young kids but we need to continue to develop the team by bringing in players to add to the core of young kids.

dpositive I have to admit that I am not the man that I used to be, so I will not be in attendance. I am afraid I am one of those supporters that deep into my life, I find the need to have the security and comfort of home, the MCG. In the good old days, I used to enjoy a picnic and bottle of red at the You Yangs or Corio Bay before the game. Sometimes arriving late into the first Q or 2nd Q. However, in those days we always gave ourselves a chance. Still there were many long sad trips home. Unfortunately I have become very damaged over the last 10 years, and not even a picnic can drag me down that highway to hell to a City where all its inhabitants seem to be in the place that I still call Kardinia Park. The fact that there are only limited invitations to opposition supporters does not help. I always like to see the presence of both lots of fans. Geelong have turned it into a private party where only card carrying members of the party can gain access and then proceed to purr at the sadomasochistic goings on. I take my cap off to Jazza and the others making their way down that highway to hell. You are the real patriots and have the satisfaction of saying "I was there" irrespective of the result.

Bringing my rant back to the awful truth OD. Its like the grim reaper. Inescapable. Depressing really and makes you wonder if following the game is worth it. Everything can be manipulated by money including the game itself.

Match day experience is code for a violent attack on the senses and sensibilities of spectators. Cop it because its good for you. We really need to get a movement/rally/demo/social media campaign going. Anything that will change this madness of noise, flashing lights etc. It makes enjoyment of the day almost impossible. Even watching the game you have the backdrop of flashing advertisements on the fence. I simply cannot believe anyone can condone this madness or think it is going to enhance match day. It is advertising/ marketing gone mad and just takes away from the game and the interaction of spectators. Most of us have concentration spans of more than a few seconds. It's like the computer/sound/advertising geeks have hijacked the whole show and match day spectators are the victims. Worst thing that's ever happened to the footy.

agree, and only check the score after it's all over. those furtive glances at the i-phone just spoil everything.

boys you are giving me the taste, what's the time? no not to early. where is that bottle? damn, it's empty. god help me.

now that would be something, I doubt it is in their lexicon. like OF I find the leak intriguing. it does taint the whole thing even more if that is possible.

Yep also agree. Always confounds me when someone kicks a goal they run half the length of the ground to the bench. Just when a players confidence and touch is sky high they are dragged. May be simply part of the rotation but it is also an example when process or systems just get in the way of good old common sense. Its exactly the time you want that guy on the paddock.

I am wary of sharp tongued female lawyers OD, they are particularly dangerous creatures. They are adept at suing every Tom, Dick & Harry when they feel or their messianic client feels personally affronted.

Its kind of what we knew or suspected but it is still a shock. Dank is obviously without remorse. You have to think he is mad, a completely unethical fruit cake. There is also someone else that fits that description. And then there are the players that group of poor innocent unfortunates that no one wants to blame. And folks thought that "Whatever It Takes" was just a slogan when it meant so much more.

Great analysis. I am not sure about Riley. However, he has not had much of a go. In one week out the next. What we do know is that a player is not going to develop and become a consistent ball winner without putting together games on a consistent basis. That goes for others as well. We are seeing it with Toumpas. Players have to build their confidence to perform. So if selectors think they have a future they need to give them consistent game time.

Perhaps Essendon players need to be going to their local vet instead of their GP for medical advice. Or the EFC dispose of Dr Reid and have the players head down to Flemington for check-ups. Cobalt anyone?

Toumpas has the ability. He needs an injury free period and to be given games to build confidence. Like must young men he needs constructive comment and positive support. I like his attitude to the game and his teammates. He could become a great player in the future. We need to support Toump and our team of developing players not bag them. They offer hope for the future

Thanks for the compliment OD. I could say the same for you. Either of us could win the "Downlow"