Fritta and Turner

I would love to have seen Jimi hendrix

With talk of Harvey and Hayes and Goddard joining the team.....I dont think that is a good idea. (You fellas are hopeless but we were champs)

I wonder what happened to my Slade LPs

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

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)

So its all my fault? 😛

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'.)

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'.

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

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

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 ...

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

Like the players do posters have numbers? Whats mine?

So far it hasnt worked

Pauline wants to know too

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?

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

We would have to change our clubs name to Mellong

How depressing....

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