Everything posted by Fritta and Turner
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Which Demon is the most likely to have a breakout year in 2023?
What alternative universe are you in?
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Petracca in the Lab
My mouth is watering. ( In berlin for the first and only time, put our cases in our room, walked down the street and into the first cafe we could find. Me : Excuse me is there any German food on the menu? Waiter : No sir, this is an italian restaurant.) Does anyone know what Trac is actually doing?
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Perception of usernames
I would love to have seen Jimi hendrix
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Saints Sack Ratten & Appoint Lyon as Coach
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)
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Perception of usernames
I wonder what happened to my Slade LPs
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Welcome to Demonland Kyah Farris-White
Is there anyone out there called Farris (sic) Fawcett because they should be able to kick majors.
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Neil Balme - A Tale of Two men
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.
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Neil Balme - A Tale of Two men
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)
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Saints Sack Ratten & Appoint Lyon as Coach
So its all my fault? 😛
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Perception of usernames
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.
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Perception of usernames
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'.)
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Saints Sack Ratten & Appoint Lyon as Coach
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'.
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Saints Sack Ratten & Appoint Lyon as Coach
My understanding was Lyon thought that the Saints were going to shaft him so he shafted them back first. (Very Patrick White)
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Saints Sack Ratten & Appoint Lyon as Coach
What orifice are we talking about? OOOps, oral, and how can we tell the difference
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Saints Sack Ratten & Appoint Lyon as Coach
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 ...
- Welcome to Demonland Lachie Hunter
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Saints Sack Ratten & Appoint Lyon as Coach
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
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Demonstone's and Flaubert's English Grammar for Demonlanders 101
Like the players do posters have numbers? Whats mine?
- Trade and Free Agency rumours
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Please Explain
Pauline wants to know too
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Farewell Pick 27
I am so distraught by the trades that I am reduced to using this oldie : Is Slim Pickings any relation to Billy and Liam?
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Welcome to Demonland Josh Schache
Is this the chap who is mates with Clarrie?
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2022 Player Reviews: #12 Toby Bedford
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
- Trade and Free Agency rumours
- Trade and Free Agency rumours