waynewussell
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As this thread is titled, "Cool Light of Day", I thought it time to reflect on Goodwin's winning record since taking over amidst this episode of Knives Out! Home & Away = 60% Finals = 50% -
Clearly? You jest! Where is this footage that "clearly" shows a touch?
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No conclusive evidence in that clip! Thinking that it was probably touched, or that it might have been touched is not conclusive, therefore the soft call stands! Stitch up!
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When I was a kid, all the big boys at primary school wore number 31. It’s the main reason I’m a Demons supporter to this day. Our hearts broke when he left for Carlton in 1965. Still, he gave us something to cheer about when the Demons were in the doldrums, with his success coaching Carlton, and later North Melbourne. We were over the moon when he eventually returned to MFC in 1981. I was at The Western Oval in round 3 of that year for his first win coaching his old club. Melbourne kicked 6 goals in the final quarter to get up by one point. I think Robbie kicked a goal after the siren. I jumped the fence and made a beeline for the coaches’ box as Melbourne fans invaded the oval. Halfway across I saw Barassi charging through the crowd in the opposite direction. Unfortunately, a little girl crossed his path and the legend tripped. It occurs to me that that little girl succeeded where many fierce opponents had failed; she brought down the great man! In round 14, later that year, Melbourne played St Kilda at Moorabbin. I used to sneak into the clubrooms whenever the opportunity arose by nonchalantly acting as though I belonged. On that day I found myself in the inner sanctum, hot pie in hand, while the Reserves were playing the curtain-raiser. Hoping to avoid detection, I stood by a whiteboard which listed the team positions for the match. I was surprised to see Robbie named at half-back! I heard a familiar voice behind me, “Excuse me mate, who are you?” It was Ron... “I’m just a supporter”, I offered. “Jesus... Who let this guy in?” Ron yelled in the direction of the doorman. I was swiftly escorted to the exit by a red-faced attendant. Many years passed before my next face to face encounter with Ronald Dale. He released his Biography in 2010 and I attended the book launch. He was charming and obliging. I mentioned that I had been a follower since those early days at primary school. I also took a few photos. It was wonderful that Ron was with us to hold the Premiership Cup again after Melbourne’s triumph in 2021. He always added 17410 to his signature; 17 grand finals, four clubs, 10 premierships. For me it now reads 18411. RIP, Ronald Dale.
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Umpire News: The umpires for this evening are, 21 Simon Meredith 22 Nathan Williamson 27 Andre Gianfagna 32 Jacob Mollison These umpires did not officiate in either of the Melbourne v Carlton games in 2023 Three of them (21, 22, 27) officiated in our round 24 match against Sydney. The free kick tally in that game was Demons 18, Sydney 10. Carlton have had Meredith 4 times in 2023, Williamson 4 times, Mollison 4 times and Gianfagna once. We have had Meredith 3 times, Williamson 5 times, Mollison 3 times and Gianfagna 5 times. Only bad omen I can see is that we had Meredith and Williamson against Essendon, but still managed to get 23 frees to 19.
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In League, players are not permitted to have a collision with the kicker if the ball has been kicked. If a League player makes heavy contact with the kicker, in this situation, he will be suspended!
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I've stopped listening to SEN, I've stopped watching Ch7 & Ch9 news, I've stopped reading The Age (stopped reading The Herald Sun years ago).
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I haven't heard this mentioned yet, but Maynard's action wasn't even 'team-first! He opted to give away a free downfield that would result in an almost certain goal when his team had already established momentum. Irrespective of whether his actions ended in serious or minimal contact, he was hell-bent on making front on contact after the ball had been disposed of, which was always going to be a downfield free. A selfish and unnecessary action!
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Got one MCC level 4, dry area at 9:10am. Got three MFC ticks, level 4, by 10:07am
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I have been a Jefferson supporter, but his efforts yesterday were below par. Compacted by selectors stripping the Casey side bare, Jefferson was dispirited or injured. It was a very disappointing display when his team needed a key forward to stand up.
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PC, Mobile and laptop for me... Mobile won for MCC and PC won for MFC
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I got in to MCC at 9:05am and got the kids into M8 at 10:09am
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Finally! Only 41/2 minutes missed!
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"Watch live"... Pffttt!
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Someone hasn't flicked the switch! Infuriating!
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... and close to selection for the country team are Col Ingam Wal Peup Lindsay Point Bo Inka Kurt Ing Ben Doc Mal Lacoota Nat Teyallock and lets not forget, Tyren Darra
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Al Banvale is a handy ruckman Fraser Rise is an up-and-comer Warran Dyte is an outside mid Its a pity Heather Dale doesn't have a brother!
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At the same time, Weitering pushes Smith out of the contest!
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Heard the same thing said about McVee early this year! Wasn't you, Roost, by any chance?
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The Nutcracker Suite by Touk-offsky What the Grate Dayne has to realize is that a majority of opposition supporters would love to play that tune!
