Fritta and Turner

54 minutes ago, Ugottobekidding said:

As far as I am concerned, most of the board has been there too long.

So are you advocating 6 year terms for directors?

2 hours ago, Demonstone said:

MFC ruck duo in five years time - Kalani White and Farris-White?

Is there anyone out there called Farris (sic) Fawcett because they should be able to kick majors.

MFC has been ordered to hand over email addresses.

The part of the book I liked the most was his early days at Richmond.  Unsophisticated footy - kick it in the direction of the goals.

Well many of us have seen the 'movie' and now you can read the book. (Written by Anson Cameron)

I am not an avid reader of sports biography but I can say that the early years before they are famous are much more informative and interesting than the years after.  Perhaps the discipline required to be a champ in a team environment tones down the experiences and the stories.  (Shaun Burgoynes - Silk - $2Kmart - was somewhat dull when describing his time at Hawthorn and boy did he miss something).

In terms of his time at the Dees the story is coloured by the merger talks and the coming of Joe Gutnick, who, Balmey says knew nothing about football and wasnt heard of before or after his chairmanship. (Shades of 'Black Arthur' in Sunday too Far Away).  Neil also says that when he looked at the members of the coteries he didnt understand why the club was broke.

As a player we all remember the hits, especially Geoff Southby, Blues fans still boo, and in another medium he has expressed some remorse in that he thought it was Vin Waite. This behaviour is a contradiction in that he comes across as a kind, loyal, caring man, who looked out for everybody at the club, and typically was the last to leave a function to ensure everyone was looked after and got away ok.  These traits were put to good use in his role as Football Manager.

So how do we explain the violence, which apparently was not part of his game before Richmond.  Neil was extremely competitive, the type who would knock the board over if losing against the kids; his support and caring for his team mates went to the extreme of violence, and in those days thats how the game was played and some one in the team had to do it.

I will leave the rest up to you.

Worth a look.

(ps I mentionned Patrick White in another thread but I think I got away with it)

This unnecessary kerfuffle has given me the motivation to nominate a proxy.

15 minutes ago, Monbon said:

It began thus, Jontee mentioning Patrick White's letters:

So its all my fault?  😛

53 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

A poster from Amsterdam might consider adopting the username "Far Canal".

Can you get your mind out of the um canal?  😛

If I was in AmDam I would have chosen NightWatch but perhaps clog would be closer to the mark.

It is with a mixture of despondency and embarrasment that I have to confess that my username is my first name and the initial of my second.

I was going to use Nowcmonthemightydemons but at my age it is best to use something I can effn remember.  And luckily I still remember my name.

(Pres. Reagan visiting a nursing home goes up to one of the residents and says 'Do you know who I am?'.  The resident replies 'No, but if you go to reception they will be able to tell you'.)

12 hours ago, Monbon said:

 

Jontee, I am a very keen Patrick Whiter: please elaborate...

From what I have read he was a cranky old astarbar, always falling out with friends even if he had to fabricate the dispute;  got in first and gave them the flick.  Probably didnt want to give anyone the satisfaction of ending the friendship first.  Miserable old 'german biscuit'.

1 hour ago, binman said:

Lyon shafted the saints, no the other way around, was my recollection. 

My understanding was Lyon thought that the Saints were going to shaft him so he shafted them back first.  (Very Patrick White)

17 minutes ago, monoccular said:

Can anyone, particularly AFL players many of whom, though exceptionally talented in the game, may not be in possession  of the highest intellects,  understand anything that emanates from the oral orifice of the said Mr Lyon?

What orifice are we talking about? OOOps, oral, and how can we tell the difference

1 hour ago, Little Goffy said:

Final thought; like many of us, I have a little glimmering memory of maaaany years ago when Ratten was briefly our midfield coach and really started to turn it into an effective unit before being poached.

Like really?

Ratts was our mid field coach for 1 season, and was then 'poached' to coach a suburban footy second division team for 2 years.

Then gets a assistant job at carlton just before pagan got the axe.

TBH I smell a ...

11 hours ago, rpfc said:

For ND~50 this is a no brainer.

28 is a prime time for any footballer and he has a great left boot.

On the broadcast wing and given a chip out from one of the forwards.

Immediately we are better.

And 25- 30 is usually the years when blokes start to grow up and show some maturity

Irrelevant, hasnt even made the ABC news.

I have a number of saints supporters which I would describe as tragic.

But the footy club, blah blah blah

4 hours ago, Demonised said:

The *number* of posters.

Like the players do posters have numbers?  Whats mine?

14 hours ago, BDA said:

Very good business overall

Hopefully the bed wetters can calm down now

So far it hasnt worked

Pauline wants to know too

25 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Slim pickings available there.

I am so distraught by the trades that I am reduced to using this oldie :

Is Slim Pickings any relation to Billy and Liam?

Is this the chap who is mates with Clarrie?

8 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

We had a little chant just for Toby. It’s gonna be sad not ever singing it again. But I’ve been told multiple times by people on here that there’s no room for sentimentality in footy so I guess we’ll just substitute someone else’s name for his. 😭😭😭

Well there is some room within my heart for that secret joy when an an ex Demon plays well.

I am using tiny writing to support my investment in spec savers

13 hours ago, Wilson7 said:

No chance we could fit Whitfields wage in the salary cap

We would have to change our clubs name to Mellong

1 hour ago, spirit of norm smith said:

ESPN FOOTY VIEW

Melbourne

List needs:

• Classy midfielder/forward who can pass precisely to inside 50m targets

• Ruck depth

• Outside run and speed

Who should they target?

The major missing link for Melbourne is a classy midfielder/forward who can hit inside 50 targets reliably. 2021 Sandover Medallist, Bailey Rogerswould fill the role perfectly with his versatility to play midfield and forward and his classy skills, strong marking and ball winning capabilities a bonus. With Carlton midfielder Will Setterfield in and out of Carlton's best-22, he may be someone Melbourne could make enquiries into as a further classy midfielder who could add improved balance to the Demons midfield.

While Brodie Grundy has been heavily rumoured to be joining Melbourne, the Demons should be demanding Rory Lobb as part of any deal for Luke Jackson. While Lobb has requested a trade to Western Bulldogs, Melbourne arguably need Lobb more, not just as a ruck, but as a contested marking force close to goal and someone who does not relegate Gawn to spending most of his time forward. What makes the Lobb fit so ideal is that he is ideally suited to a relieving ruck role behind Gawn and gives the Demons the option if Gawn misses games at some point to take over as Melbourne's lead ruck.

While Bradley Hill has been linked to North Melbourne, the wide-open expanses of the MCG would suit Hill much better as it did during his tenure with Hawthorn. With Melbourne a team featuring prolific ball winners, Hill for the Demons would need to do nothing more than just be himself which makes Melbourne his ideal landing spot.

How depressing....

8 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Maybe T-Macs foot is cooked?

Well it is if all you have to do to put him out for most of the season is stand on it

Just got an email from the MCC

What a wonderful AFL Finals Series we had this year as we finally welcomed back September action to the MCG.

Are they serious?  It was a terrible series and the GF was a shocker.  Someone obviously slept through September.

FMSW