leave it to deever

I am concerned that while ribs heel quickly, if it's the same ribs compliments of Moore's knee, is it likely to happen again? Do they become as good as prior? I think all of this will test Tracc's mental fortitude. It could impact his confidence in his body and thus his game. Oh Cwood you pack of t#76$, another gift from them that keeps taking. And to think there were rumors about Tracc joining them. That game where Tracc was injured, was a missed opportunity to repay a few debts. Shame.

Cracked ribs are worse than tennis elbow. But golfers balls is no laughing matter for sure. As for Achilles injuries, time wounds all heels.

Thanks 31. I'm curious how that mixed marriage went. Probably not advisable but did they at least follow the same codes?

Great support and effort to the club. Well done. Ps are you related to Vagg?

But just not too good. Will miss Nibbler for sure.

Doing his version of Mason Cox.

The older ex captain Virat Kohli's shoulder into the young new player for Oz, was a very poor act. He got off very lightly. Although the karma of the cricket God's caught up with him at least. Can't wait to see Konstas bat again.

I argued the angle issue at the time but was dismissed by not a few. I'm still convinced that a knee horizontally " planted" doesn't produce any further lift. But in full disclosure I'm obviously not a body movement expert or whatever the name of that guys position was bought in by cwood for the defence of Maynard. Certainly we need to be careful so as not to jeopardize the occurrence of the specky but we need to protect players from career ending injuries too. I can't say I've watched enough of Moore to claim he has form but I certainly won't agree that his knee action was a natural reaction to help facilitate a mark. So in agreeing that the action was not a natural football act in helping Moore achieve elevation, one has to wonder what his motivation was Perhaps there was none. Maybe he gets the benefit of doubt in that it's just a protection habit done out of muscle memory over the years. That said, it's not something one wants to see happen on a regular basis because it could have ended Trac's career and or someone elses. But as mentioned with a bob each way, it would be tricky to outlaw given the sanctity of the specky. But perhaps it should be examined. Like Maynard's so called smother, the old knee in the spleen routine to reach new heights, could in the feet of some, be used for "moore" sinister purposes if the magpies playbook so requires. I wouldn't be surprised if he did have form though. Not necessarily because he's not a good bloke but the rather due to the whole culture of thuggery celebrated by pies supporters as evidenced by their cheering when por Gus was lying prostrate in the middle of hallowed turf of the MCG. Sorry to be so negative during these times of festive holidays but a good deal of them are simply just dogs. In fact I take that back. That's an afront to the entire canine population.

Bravo.

Nice sentiments as always NC. Peace, health , wealth and safety to you and your loved ones this holiday season and for 2025. To you and all demonland dads, I hope you all enjoy your old spice, over sized tshirts , bottles of grog and ye ol' traditional soap on a rope.

I found that game pretty strange. I thought from the get go that they would seek blood for what happened to Gus. Their mates career and future health was so unceremoniously upended by that thug. Alas Tracca was out their shaking hands and smiling. I would have thought I'd see a face off like Fury and that Ukrainian fighter . But there was no bite amongst them. Looking back, I guess if they didn't fire up when Gus went down ( your excused JV) then there was no reason to believe they would on the day you mention. Silly me. I feel sorry for Gus. Not just the playing career ended but .....gee where are my mates? That sounds harsh but there's a little bit of truth there. I wonder if it's a case of not wanting to burn players from a possible future club change. Keep ones options open. Certainly, Maynard doesn't suffer from this. But of they couldn't show some biff against the pies after that, then there's fat chance they'll give it to other teams. Unless of course and I suspect it may be true that a lot of our players are scared of a lot of the cwood players. I would be. They get let off for a lot.

I for one certainly had the Swannies pencilled in for a cup before the game. I thought the Lions would have run out of gas. A flag well and truly deserved.

In all fairness 58er, you calling out someone as glass half empty is pretty rich. Fair shake of the sauce bottle. A great deal of your posts are just you having a negative crack at someone. Your contributions are often more of a glass too many. I don't mean to be deliberately rude or critical but you speaking of glasses full or otherwise, the saying glass houses and all that, seems quite appropriate. Cheers .

Thanks Rif. I do acknowledge your footy iq. I do believe there is a cloud over the first two players I think. No one can argue that in their previous prime that they are not the two best players about. But unfortunately one has struggled with form for quite a while and the other has had issues with the club and has yet played since his well known anger at the club and a significant injury. Giving them both the benefit of the doubt, I can't do the same for Petty. Not as a forward at least. Which I think leaves our forward line with just Jvr as our only real tall. And as mentioned he's often playing in the middle for ruck duties. And while a solid young player, he's still learning. I like Spargo but he's no superstar and we are not really lacking goal sneaks. And I do worry about Salos injuries I think there has been too much going on in terms of morale and the club not being able to solve our forward line problems. We lost Jackson and then Grundy . While the Grundy fwd experience didn't really pan out at least they were great back up rucks for poor Max who is carrying a huge load. We have lost Smith as well. Fritta didn't have his best season last year and Tmac is definitely not playing fwd again. I appreciate your positivity but I think we will struggle again ammasing big scores. Can't see us winning a flag with our current forward line. And I imagine Jvr will be required to play in the middle even more. I think we will be one of the four clubs fighting for a finals birth and probably won't make it. Unfortunately 2023 was a big loss for us and our best shot of winning a flag. Losing Melksham and then having Gus knocked out by that dog was really bad luck. We could have rolled the pies had those players not gone down and then won another cup. Shame. Maybe if Gus wasn't whacked we could even have won without Melksham. Id say it was just bad luck but I still maintain that it was a deliberate act on por Gus. Plus we kicked ourselves out of both finals by errant scoring. An issue which has been around for quite a while as has our lack of a couple of big experienced fwds like Tmac. Remember how potent it was when he was in form as a fwd alongside Hogan. Imagine if we had that firepower again with some of the crumbers we now have. And Fritta as well. Wow. Alas our two power back big fwds last year were a young Jvr and all at sea Petty. Night and day. That for me is the biggest hurdle. I just don't believe we have the necessary players and I'm not sure all the players have the necessary mind set. I do so hope I'm wrong.

I don't feel too confident. I'm bouyed by the fact Tracca is staying. Will be interesting to see how our kids go. Anb is a big loss. Expectations are lower for me so I won't be too disappointed if we don't make finals again.