Neil Crompton

If it wasn’t apparent before, it certainly will be now. I am definitely one of the “others”.

Interesting article in the Age today re the public land at Caulfield Racecourse. Part of the article below: "The trust overseeing public space at Caulfield Racecourse is running out of money and is warning that public access to the land at the centre of the track could be limited if it does not get funding." "It is also looking to sporting organisations, including the Melbourne Football Club, to help fund the public space, with the AFL club one of several organisations submitting an expression of interest to establish a standalone training facility at the racecourse." "The Melbourne Football Club declined to comment."

She might be a seriously deranged lady (whom we all love), but I really object at calling her a banana. You just cannot go around insulting bananas WCW like that. She’s a lady, please show her some respect.

what have you been smoking PF?

God another typo - you were never demented - always “seriously deranged”. Sorry again.

Haha bloody predictive text! It’s a typo WCW, sorry, it won’t happen again.

You could never have enough Kozzie’s, Red.

Haha You are one strange lady WCW (notice I didn’t revert to calling you demented this time). Imagine if by some catastrophe we manage to lose. You’ll be sitting in the car with your DA mates driving all the way back from Adelaide with an extra couple of hundred $ in your account - and wondering if it will be wise to tell your car mates this news. They might leave on the side of the highway - Reach pledge or not. I certainly would!

It took him 3 years to write that post!

Welcome back B.

BDA, if the standard of the 2 games Kossie has played are a result of him being “distracted”, then I hope he doesn’t make a decision till after our grand final!

Thanks for your work DD - one question though. A number of posters on here have been bemoaning Gus’s performances this year - particularly the last 2 games. Your rankings tell a very different tale. Under your system, what performance indicators rank him a lot higher than people give him credit for?

TMac would have known what to do.

I hate the idea, but seems as though Goody wants it, which surprises me.

you were just spoiled at Springvale Damo.

Loved his comment about Gus.

I much prefer to vent at the tv than put it in the game day thread. I don’t want you guys knowing what a foul mouth I really have.

DJ, the article you quoted said the following about Howe: “Howe’s return has been delayed by an infection in his arm that hospitalised the veteran defender last week." (but really wgaf).

Binny, you have to re-read your posts before pressing submit. Please.

I originally thought the talk of playing Petty forward was not smart - I mean, why weaken our backline to plug a gap up forward? But I’ve got to admit the move forward Sunday turned out to be a very good move, and I hope, now, that we persist with it for a few games at least, if not the rest of the year if it works out. And by working out I mean that Tomo or Disco can slot in seamlessly into our backline, if they are needed. Up forward, Petty, by taking one of the best defenders, will take some of the pressure off JVR till he really finds his feet in AFL football. I’m not hopeful that TMac has a lot more to give - I think time and injury are huge hurdles for him. I also believe the fast game we are trying to play does not help BBB, given his leg issues, and this showed on Sunday. It must frustrate him no end that his body can’t do what he knows he used to. Petty forward may well be a great move by Goody (or a desperation move given the above), but a move welcomed by many on here, and now I’ve jumped on board - late as usual.

Piece of cake. Who needs Gawny and Kossie.? They’d make great trades at the end of the year.

I hope you guys haven’t jinxed his chances for the medal!

That heading would of had far more impact a few years ago - when he was still good!

That banner is really impressive. I mean really, really good. I’m sure Oli will feel very proud, and, as such, the DA should also feel proud of what they’ve done and continue to do. We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated, and talented group, representing the supporter in all of us.

I would prefer a fit, in-form player as my sub. This would then count out both Tmac and Melky. By all logic, I cannot see why Tomlinson isn’t the sub for this game.