Neil Crompton

i wouldn't be surprised if that was Harmes and not Trac first left hand side.

This is what I'd like to see from Jayden again. Straight lines? what a load of BS.

How do you know I’m not?

Sorry mate - had Moonie on the brain for some reason.

I’m sure your right Moonie, but I’m also sure it will be a proud moment for whoever leads out the team onto the field - probably their only chance to do so, ever.

Who will captain the side? Gus? Melksham?

Guys, please get a room

Really impressed with the effort of Lockhart, and Sparrow not too far behind. Was disappointed the Kossie show was only a small highlight reel - but heaven help the opposition if he gets more of it. However, I won't be distraught if we never pick ANB again - a good footballer must be so much more than just an athlete. Spargo in the same boat to my way of thinking. Petracca wasn't too shabby though.

I must be dumb - I still cannot see the rort here. If player A has 2 years left on his contract at $500K per year. He retires and club pay him out $250K for this year. Surely the club has the right to add $250K to their payment purse this year and $500K next year? Could someone please explain the issue here? As I said, I must be dumb

Interesting you haven't ended up in hospital, BBO, given the amount of stroking you supposedly do.

Best wishes DF- wish you a speedy and full recovery.

If you are watching what is effectively a part-time, amateur competition (AFLW) and expecting to witness the skill-set of a highly professional comp (AFL) then you are going to be very disappointed, and may well think it is “awful” by comparison. The same comparisons and comments were prevalent when women’s cricket started. Today however, I’d happily watch the Aussie women play cricket, or the women’s big bash equivalent. The growth and skill improvement of women’s cricket came about by investment by the cricket board into better facilities, more junior coaching, and finally better payments for the players. Which came about because of large spectator interest and of course tv payments. The same will happen with the AFLW - as long as the AFL understands that skill development can only occur if the women get the right levels of coaching, and a proper level of compensation to allow the players to spend the time they need to develop their skills.

To me, the real feel-good story about Harley Bennell is that the MFC has given him a chance to make an AFL comeback - and I am really proud of our club for making this a reality.. What happens from this point on is up to Harley and really, is in the lap of the gods - but we all wish him well. If he gets to a level of fitness where he can play again - I'll be extremely happy for him. If he gets to a point where his performance gets him selected in our best 22, then i will be ecstatic for him. If he gets to the point where he actually stars in our best 22, then I will be orgasmic. However, if he breaks down during any of these stages, and has to give the game away, i'll be sad for Harley, but extremely proud of our Club for doing all it could to make Harley's dream a reality.

My father used to play for the swans and used to swear by Bill Mitchell. Said he was a miracle worker.

This post makes you sound awfully familiar MFM. If I'm correct, your previous incarnation i think broke the record for the most blocked poster on Demonland. My apologies if i am wrong - but please do not turn into a reincarnation of that bloke.

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I would have thought that if we had any notion of signing him up, he should be going to Maroochydore. One of the great aspects of the Qld training camp is the bonding that occurs - and IMV would be worth going for that alone.

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So in a thread about our last training session, you have been able to detect an underlying, deep-seated aversion - which is what "subliminal antipathy" basically means - to Jeffy by some on here? Are you f' ing serious? Why would you even raise such a thing about a player - a much loved player - no longer at the club? Are you trying to stir up trouble?, infer racial issues? what? I normally read your comments with interest Dieter, but this last one absolutely astounds me.

I think you have misplaced your comment. This thread is called "Unexpected Best 22 Player". Better you look for the "Not Expected Best 22 Thread" to place your comment.

From a business perspective you are probably right Steve - might be an early call, but that may well be the smart thing to do. The feel-good approach would be to sign him up and allow him one year to come good (on the basis that there are always going to be hiccups in his recovery) and see if this pays off. if it does, we are a mile in front. If not, we are the value of a rookie contract out of pocket. I'm hoping for the feel good approach - but I was never great at business.

OK Red, I'd like to nominate myself for the position of half-full-on-the-fence. I am actually getting better at this role as the years go by. Like a good wine actually.

Surely real qualifications won’t get you a role in this team Red.

thanks Jontee - must be blind

Thanks for correcting me Jontee