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Wow fantastic analysis Adam, when I read your stuff I learn something or a lot.

He’s dump plain dump along with many on the AFL caravan

It’s interesting looking back on these incidents. I enjoy listening to the commentary more than the incidents. Jack Edwards, Peter McKenna etc. Looking back we remember the king hits etc but also what went on as part of general play that was accepted and did not involve reports. The head high punches, elbows, and shirt fronts that went on in general play. Players softened one another up week in week out. There were always players that escaped being targeted. As a kid I remember John Peck the Hawks full forward would soften up every opponent with the exception of Tassie Johnson and Wes Lofts because they were two full backs that were not to be trifled with. There was almost a mutual respect between Peck and these two. Tassie would be remembered as a fair player but he had the cold hard stare of an executioner.

Our own Rodney Balls Grinter would be disappointed.

I can’t help be reminded of the old saying, “lies, damned lies and statistics.” This new data is interesting but I am not sure whether we can come to any strong conclusions Does it have any real meaning? I suppose we are often surprised to watch a live game and then look at game day statistics. The game day stats provide relevant information that can be a reality check on what we have observed with our own eyes but rarely provide definitive meaning or conclusions. They do provide useful information when reviewing the team or individual performance but only as part of a broader review that takes account of context and other factors.

Spot on. It has to be seen in the same way as footy is a marketable product in the field of sports entertainment. Simply a business and the footy media have become entertainers. Professional standards, integrity, truthfulness, and considered debate and conversation are old fashioned terms that are not relevant anymore. Although this can be said of society generally. There is a community of people that lap up reality TV and the dross of footy media and a community of people that don’t. Like many I have switched off and have no intention of switching on. I still love the game but not the nonsense that goes with it.

Completely understandable.

The only positive being that it’s not pre-finals. When depth is so important, because injuries are always going to come.

For those still around to find out. I think my travelling bags will be packed and ready to go on their last journey.

I think he just super dumb.

It’s a very competitive business but I would hate to see this guy leave. He has shown improvement each year and has reliability and consistency marked all over him.

We agree to differ Daisy. An accurate tool when properly used with other methods.

Only by revisionists and those ignorant of the history and the proper use of Rorschach test. It is a very complex tool that requires knowledge and skill of the interpreter. Used as one test or method only as part of a wider in-depth analysis of the patient.

Quite distasteful but probably in keeping with the environs of Romsey. Not the portrayal of a sophisticated bon vivant. Perhaps a mob should visit the Manor one day just to explode the myth of The Manor and the fictitious character of Uncle Bitters.

You get the impression that Chandler loves the Club and is loving being part of this team.

Thinking about this on the weekend. Thinking about all those lifelong supporters that passed away before the 21 Granny and recent success, and how blessed the rest of us are to watch our team with all its stars. I said to my boys recently that they need to appreciate and enjoy this period because this is a special time to be a lifelong Demon supporter.

Kane Cornes where are you?

Love it WCW

Also seems really humble young guy.

Don’t worry WCW, Rustic Romsey is fast vanishing into the architectural beauty of housing estates and fast food outlets. I suspect Uncles estate is rapidly being surrounded by neighbours who would be unfamiliar with a cheese platter and red wine.

With so much love and a new contract I think that average plodder would be quite happy and definitely not Cranky.

Pushing uphill with a toothpick Cranky.

That’s the worry. He has missed a lot of footy, both high intensity training and matches. We need him back but we need him back all guns blazing and playing 4Q of footy. Half fit or limited game time is not what the team needs. I would rather go with a fully fit alternative defender like a Turner than a player not 100 percent ready.

Kade has an intensity that burns bright. For AFL that’s a gift that not all possess for 4Q. Sure he has good skills but it’s that intensity and enthusiasm that makes hum an AFL player and a player that coaches and fans love. It would have been a crime to let him go to the Crows or anywhere else. He’s a bloody beauty.

Beautiful.