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Of all people Daisy I thought you would have a better defence of the skeletal remains of this thread.

Daisy and Red, dedicated committed warriors keeping this thread afloat. Hope your boat Red is more buoyant. How about a bit of interesting case law Red or Daisy you must be a guy with a huge array of interests. Can we share something other than banana or avocado stories. Otherwise dear old OD will be telling us about a banana smoothy or banana on his muesli. I think I would rather read Uncle’s lurid stories so things must be getting desperate.

Balanced comments. The interesting thing is that the Cats have delisted Menzel but kept on the list a group of players with less skills.

Yes, well there you are. He's no longer on the list.

Demonland would not exist without these threads. Leave logic and rationality at the door when you enter. That's the fun.

You don't recruit a player for depth. You recruit a person that you think will improve the team. Defensive pressure is a non-negotiable. Goodwin and his coaching staff have this on top of their non-negotiables. It is one of the major reason for our success at the end of the season. Menzel has not got this capability. All the Geelong supporters that I know have apoplectic fits when talking about Menzel. A leopard does not change its spots. Its a bit like the negativity that Demon supporters had toward that fair headed chap who's name escapes me.

Biff, I don't think its a punt. Everybody knows what he brings and what he doesn't. So its a clear decision, with his selection or non-selection based on one of those two features of his game.

Agreed Adam, sensible comments as always. Agree with your nominations.. Lever, is impressive even captaincy material. However, I think 4 or 5 are enough in the group. I would allow May to get a season under his belt and probably Lever.

Ron, without rehashing the Lewis argument, I doubt your last sentence thoughts. He has great capability in regard to on-field generalship, but we saw just too many signs that his physical attributes have significantly waned. There were too many occasions over the season when his mistakes and slow legs cost the team. Running parallel with Jordyn's physical decine is the rise of a significant number of younger players that we need to invest in. I hope that Jordyn will make the decision ahead of the club and go out with his reputation intact. By all means, the Club can utilize his experience and skills off-field,

Beautiful metaphor Maz.

Great list of contemporary bands and music Red.

Are there any lessons in the Hogan affair, in regard to drafting and management? My guess is that the Club managed his issues as best they could. However, at the end of the day, the Club invested an enormous amount of time and money into keeping him at the club. More than most. It is hard to argue that his performance over that time was a good return on investment. Particularly now that he has left the club and will ply his trade elsewhere. Freo may capitalize on that MFC investment or become frustrated with their lack of return. The history of Scully and now Hogan suggest that Clubs will think very carefully about investing big bucks in young draftees. Paying top dollar for experienced players with an established track record is another matter and these guys will continue to attract top dollar.

You are obviously older than I thought. Law Society tour group ? The last one I went to was on the Adriatic and Ionian Sea. A cruise, Ross Wilson and the rest. Must be a lot of grey hair onboard. Lifts to be avoided. Sounds fun, have a great time.

You just can't help yourself. Humility is underrated but you would naturally disagree. Curious that we all support the same footy side. But of course as they say, sometimes the worst supporters are your own.

Christ, Rakeleg, must be a bloody old horse.

Menzel? Under no circumstances.

Without wanting to sound pedantic Jaded, I reckon the way we see footy today, Clubs lists are never complete. Clubs are looking to improve their lists every year, and with increased trading American style, annually and mid season, lists are going to be even more elastic as Clubs look to bring in players and trade out players. Not excluding gaps created when players and their agent managers seek to initiate trades.

i get it Daisy, it’s not the orgy of open marriage, it’s incestous and restricted to consenting adults although Uncle may have something to say about that. Without new blood though, the gene pool is diminished and the existing lines will die out particularly given the suspected age of some of the participants. Yours truly excluded. Anyway, that’s all for now. I will withdraw for a while and see if I have enough imagination left to write another narrative centred on the eccentricities of a group of fanatical football supporters in Spain or Italy loosely based on my experiences down under.

I graciously conceded Daisy. Just don’t shoot the messenger. A lift in post standard is required so that life doesn’t revolve around chats about bananas. A little more imagination is required otherwise the number of posters visiting this place will dissolve like an over ripe banana. We have been given a reprieve by his Gracious Highness WJ and his coterie of faithful priests. I suspect that no further warnings will be issued and unless there is a lift in interest this thread will self destruct or posters will have the rug pulled. The silience from Mr Leg is deafening. This does not bode well. Unless we hear from him by the end of the week, I would suggest the future of this thread be revisited. As the originator if this thread he should have final call on it’s future. Unless of course one views the continued existence of this thread as a charitable way to look after the mental health of OD. He did seem to go into meltdown over the possibility of boning this thing.

3 names mentioned of footballers that I thought could have made the grade or been better. Selection decisions, coaches likes and dislikes, being played out of position, loss of confidence all played a part. Lamb, Kowal, Cuthbertson. all showed glimpses of form that suggested they could be top players. But not to be.

i loved Sam's attitude on the field at the end of the season, particularly his enthusiasm and his connection with his team mates . Terrific body language, a strong sense of commitment and team.

Understandable predicament. Pineapple (now there's a fruit) you are one of a dying breed, respectful. It should be a catchphrase for this entire site. The Madam thing is confusing, just like opening a car door or giving way in a lift. However, increasingly, in our politically correct society, respectful behaviour becomes insulting behaviour. In your case, I would have asked the good lady whether she had tried the bananas recently. Other suggestions for building rappore and politely ensuring she gives ground would be ask questions such as; Are they in season ? When are they ripe for eating? Have you tried any lately? Are the big ones or the little ones the tastiest? How long do the hard green ones take to ripen? Perhaps just say that as a Pineapple lover you are out of your depth on the banana front and would she have any recommendations? Or simplest of all, just ask the greengrocer in a loud voice, "excuse me, I cant see the bananas. can you tell me whether you have any in the shop. Oops., I just realized that I have become sympathetic to Old Dee's defence of the humble banana. Please refer all future questions to the OD and other banana lovers who want to share their messianic message on the physical and spiritual benefits of this talisman.

Now that’s irony

No Old I quit rum and other hard licquor many years ago. How do you think that I reached such an old and venerable age. Despite Uncles comments I am fit in both spirit and body. Your earnest fightback Old is admirable. Enough to keep the thread going for a little longer. I am prepared to concede defeat. My only problem is that it allows Uncle to ventilate his deviant thoughts and fantasies. Do you think you could moderate your banana boasting comments?

Don’t get me wrong I love the loyalty of Old Dee and even Old Bitters whose spunk is clearly waining but who reluctantly posts to maintain relevance. Rakeleg invented the thread and regards it as some authorative source or text like Mabo. Others drop in for a titillating massage but are eventually disappointed with the unsatisfactory ending. All things must end like life and civilisation. There is a higher authority in things, in this case WJ. Gentlefolk, we cannot control much in this life, in fact we cannot control anything. Things must change, things do change. Very soon your mortal bodies will be dust and this thread forgotten in the mist of time. We will not be remembered or our posts. So submit yourselves to the end. Celebrate change, new life and new beginnings just as you will do in your next life.