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God help Geelong. Will end badly.

He had the uncanny ability of kicking defensively with a punt kick that landed just inside the boundary line and curl out. As well as big punt kicks over the line. He always defended to the boundary line. Both options not available today. He was a tough player but one without malice. A gentleman of the old school. Lived and breathed MFC. Respect.

Lot of Demon supporters need treatment. Probably medication and psychotherapy. Its definitely an addiction.

Really good summary

Do they still love Dimma?

I love seeing Goody on the boundary where he can connect with the players and watch the game with a different feel and involvement than sitting in the box with a large group of statisticians and assistants. I have never liked seeing coaches sitting in the box constantly barking orders down a phone to players via runners and assistants. The footy dept and specifically the coaches appear to be calm and deliberate and comfortable working together. Goody and Chocko are different but at the same time complimentary. Adem Yze, working alongside Goody seems happy with the opportunity to weave some magic. Quite possibly Goody has given more scope to Yze than Clarko. Alan Richardson had a point to prove after the Saints and has a calm reassuring manner and footy smarts. There are no big egos and success has allowed the coaching group to flourish. A little like the players, perhaps the coaches have been prepared to sacrifice some of their own style and ideas for the benefit of the group. Now the club has climbed the mountain, what next? Clearly Goody will stay long-term but it will be interesting to see what happens to the wider group beyond 2022. No doubt there will be changes along the way and some disappointments. Hopefully, 2021 has established a blueprint for on-going success over the next 5 years.

Johnny Beckwith is still with us. And yes Andrew Laidlaw from the Royal Botanic Gardens is one of Clyde’s sons.

A reminder of his sublime instinctive skills. He was so natural and so good on both sides. Both feet and both hands. If you didn’t know, you would be hard pressed to determine his natural side. There were no weaknesses. Pure football genius.

Very good point that I had not considered.

Much prefer the Cup to stand alone without attachment to someone’s name even the Great Man. Just dislike naming things after folks alive or dead. I know we have the Brownlow and the Norm Smith. The Brownlow has a rich history going back over a long time but dislike the idea of naming the Cup. It should speak to all supporters of all clubs in all States that play AFL. The Cup is a timeless trophy even eternal and needs no attachment to material things or for that matter, human beings.

Did you see Rons eyes light up when he came up the stairs and saw the shining cup. Wonderful stuff. It seems that Ron and his association with the cup has come full circle. And he carries the spirits of all his past team mates that have passed away over the years. A great moment.

We are indeed blessed

The finals results give you the answer. It certainly confirms that there game plan is not suitable for finals. And exacerbated by the fact that they are too slow.

Character building. It makes the resurrection that much sweeter.

Me too. Awful. Humiliating, sad, shameful. Never forget that day.

I like Toby. Really. However, the footy context is clear. He has form and has had more warnings than most. And his penalties have been no better than a gentle slap on the hand. So footy wise, I don’t have much sympathy. Many of his antics on the field have been reckless and dangerous. There is a real concern that left unchecked there may be a more serious incident both impacting Toby and the other person. He does not require sympathy or listen to those within his bubble, but strong and sage advice from someone with his interests at heart but who will give it to him straight and unblemished.

Goodwin has shown the way by instilling respect and humility in the team. Supporters should follow suit. There is never a good reason to be arrogant. And this includes talking of dynasty. There is nothing certain in this world. Each year teams start all over again.

I’m with you. Could be an exciting player if he gets an opportunity.

Ok RB will take your advice and continue on the booze without the banana bread.

Beagle or shockers ? Best wishes with your recovery, Frog. And despite your profession, you have a sense of humour. Well done and I applaud your missionary zeal.

Frog, your neighbour is trying to get under your skin. [censored] you off. Your reaction needs to be tempered. If he is a big thug, with busted nose and lots of ink, and works at the abattoir or glue factory, invite him in, crack a frosty and tell him that the Dogs are your second favourite team and will win the flag next year. Delicately suggest that this would be the time to fly his Doggies flag. Tell him that you will fly one too and hope this does not eventuate. Tell him that if the Doggies beat the Dees in the Granny next year, you will move suburb. If you live in Doggie territory move anyway. If he lives in Demon territory diplomatically suggest that he could make a killing on his house and buy a mansion in Doggie land, if there is one. Alternatively if you have the physical advantage and the guy happens to be a mild mannered accountant and attends the local Baptist church, Invite him in, throw up over his black shiny shoes, use offensive language, and take his flag down yourself. Tell him that you recently converted to the Muslim faith and don’t take kindly to Doggie supporting Christian evangelicals.

Still on a high you would expect so this is a good way to relax and tune out.

Cannot begrudge this esteemed man the opportunity to progress his career.

No idea, thought he was one of my biggest fans although I am clearly mistaken. I must ask him if he has read all my books or just dislikes me. There are a lot of folks in the latter category, so probably will not waste my time. On the other hand, I have to be honest with myself. I am getting a bit sensitive in my old age so perhaps I will ask him over to the other side for a drink to sort out our differences.