ProperDee

Hi Macca. I have owned 5 racehorses over the years. 4 in Melbourne and 1up here in Brisbane. My punting days go back to the time when the ladies in the TAB’s around Melbourne hand wrote the tickets! I really don’t have a bet very often nowadays but do enjoy lashing out at this time of the year. Gee, those First 4’s are hard but as you said, the potential dividends are huge. I have a good mate that boxes 2x4xFxF but only for a low percentage. He often jags a decent return because he leaves the favourite right out of selections 1and 2. What I have noticed over the years watching Spring Carnivals is that horses that finished 1st or 2nd at their most recent start, regardless of where that may have been, figure prominently in most races. Moreso than at the average race meeting. Of course, often there are quite a few runners in a race with that form, sometimes not so many. I have had some good results by basing trifectas and particularly quinellas, around them. Off to get my copy of the Sportsman now and will drop some selections for tomorrow in later. I already like Shillelagh in whichever race it goes round in. Huge run last start. Cheers PD

Like that former famous Essendon player Bundy Riewoldt-Akermanis?

Gee, you could make a case for a truckload...Tilbrook, Malloy, Stretch, Steve Smith, Fowler, Giles, Zantuck, Battiston, Icke, Jarrott, Moore, O’Dwyer, Lovett, Rhode, Lovell, Bennett, Davey....

Caulfield Cup Day 2017. Inference - Harlem - Humidor - Bonneval

Can’t understand the complaining about what we coulda and shoulda done re the Jake Lever trade. Unless you were in the room during the negotiations any comment is baseless. The bottom line is that we got him. That’s all that matters. i reckon some of you blokes are the type to disappear into the pub sh!tters when your shout comes around.

We will see the real Harley Balic stand up at our club. Never wanted to go west. Tried to give it his best shot but underlying family issues at home meant his head was never in a good space. Great get if it comes off. Class above ANB and Harmes.

Read what I said....passing on what I was given, NOT what I heard. I got it from a fellow MFC member via email FWIW.

Just passing on what I am given... It is understood that the Adelaide Crows, Fremantle Dockers and the Melbourne Demon have held initial talks about the possibility of a 3-Way-Deal for the 2017 AFL Draft. The Deal would see Jesse Hogan, who has reportedly informed the Demons of his desire to return home to Western Australian as he battle home-sickness. Jake Lever would find his way to the Demons and the Docker’s would send their first round pick (currently pick 5) to the Crows. Jesse Hogan had a huge 2017 off the field, with the 22-year-old being diagnosed with testicular cancer, after a small tumour was discovered during a routine ultrasound. The diagnosis came just weeks after his father, died from the disease. Hogan has overcame the disease as the tumour had not spread into the rest of his body and it was able to be removed successfully. Now the 22-year-old has had discussions with the club at the prospect of a return to Perth, as his mother has become his main priority and wants to make a move to be close to her as they both continue to deal with their loss. The Demons are believed to be open to a potential move of Hogan Back to Perth if it could land their No.1 target of Jake Lever, who is believed to have told teammates that the 2017 season is almost certThe Crows would be pleased with the Dockers first draft pick, as they could use their own first round pick which as it currently stands is pick 17 to the Blues along with a 2nd or third round pick to secure Bryce Gibbs, who they failed to get a deal done with the Blues during the last AFL trade period. There is still a lot of water to go under the bridge before this deal can even be considered close to being done, but it is understood to be growing some traction and expect to gain momentum once the Adelaide 2017 campaign comes to end, as they will take on Geelong next Friday night in the first Preliminary Final at Adelaide Oval.

Part of the Hogan trade maybe?

Our last skinny, high marking, great kicking game reader wasn't too bad. Put a pair of specs on him and he could be anything.

He should be molested down back after those clangers today...

G'day Rafiki. I'm an older guy and have suffered from PTSD for many years and spent periods of time hospitalised as a result. The most diappointing thing for me was being shunned by people I thought to be friends. What that ultimately did however was to identify those who are true friends. It transpired that some people I regarded as acquaintances put their hands up whilst a couple of "best mates" turned their backs on me. My life is better for that. From your perspective, the absolute best thing that you have done is to identify that a problem exists. That is the very first step to wellness and the hardest part. Great achievement! Don't be afraid to seek professional help and guidance either. There are some great people out there who truly care. Further, if you have found a lady that chooses to be with you regardless of your health issues, she is a definite keeper and a huge positive. As others have said, please PM me if you'd like to chat. I am more than happy to support you. After all, our love of the MFC makes us all mates and mates help each other out. On a lighter note, it wouldn't do us any harm if the Dees played 4 quarters and got over the line this weekend! Cheers PD