Fritta and Turner

2 hours ago, Lucifers Hero said:

They are officially using the 'R' word

Roo Ted?

3 hours ago, Demonland said:

When I was in Fiji in 2017 we were playing Carlton and it was close. The stream was reliable for the whole match except for the last 2 minutes when the game was in the balance and it was a goal the difference. The steam was buffering and the hotel internet went to [censored]. I couldn’t even get the score online for about 5 minutes after the match. 

Apparently we kicked a goal and won by 8 points. 

I’d put the blame on Fiji’s internet infrastructure in 2017 rather than WatchAFL.

Apart from that it was great. 

Right, cop this.

When I was in the Soviet Union in 1985, near Lake Baikal, a fellow traveller on the Trans Siberian Railway said to me : Melbourne have won. (Fancy making a long distance call from the USSR to Australia to get the footy scores - thats committment).

51 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Nice find, Jontee! Have you still got the hen’s teeth it came with?

Hens teeth were stolen by aliens in a flying saucer.  Naturally my camera was broken at the time so I have no proof.

(I cheated on the photo, it is a shot out of a video, thats why he looks slightly blurry)

I have been watching the Flight Attendant....there are flash backs forwards ups and downs, lots of drinking, noise, shouting etc....I think it would be just as enjoyable if you played the episodes out of order (see also Killing Eve)

If lifes baggage is a heavy as a ships cargo,

lighten the load by following Charlie Spargo

(work in progress; don't give up my day job)

On 5/12/2022 at 11:29 AM, Demonstone said:

"Cherry ripe" is another term that is now ubiquitous to the point of being cliched.

I thought it was a cliche back in the 70's - as in a player has struggled the whole preseason but 10 days out from game 1 some unknown club functionary is quoted as saying 'He will be cherry ripe for round 1'

13 hours ago, Dwight Schrute said:

Wouldn't mind Nathan Buckley getting a phone call IF Yze gets a senior gig, just listening to his speak i reckon he'd be a great asset in Yze's role 

Could we get his head through the door.  Bucks might struggle not being head banana.

Remember Barass and Jordan both trying to coach from the bench?

8 hours ago, UK Demon said:

As I remember, Ted was in the Tom Bugg mould. John was much bigger and a key position player. He showed potential. I'm not sure about Essendon connections.

I remember Ted standing on the wing with 2 Richmond players.  One of them goaded Ted.  Ted obliged.  There was much blood.  The other Richmond player just looked at his team mate and dismissively waved him to the bench.

1 hour ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

They can get stuffed. West Coast are easily one of my most hated club's right up there with Essendon. Perennial whingers the lot of them.

Now tell us how you really feel.

1 hour ago, CHF said:

That squad is just about a strong as you are going to get week to week in the H&A season. Salem to come back in to the back 50 team when fit and in form and that is about the only thing we need to top up this team.

Harmes, Jackson, Jordon and Pickett on the IC.

Agree.

Tomlinson a late in for lever, Melks the sub.  Not sure why Mitch Brown is in the squad.

Essentially yes as we didnt fluke the win, we built a strong list, club and strategy over a period of time.  So we know the method.

I am much more relaxed about footy and the win has lessened my enjoyment of the game because most of the other teams appear to be sub standard.

And the games we play are not exciting in that we get comfortably ahead and strangle the opposition.

8 hours ago, The Mongrel Punt said:

They go in with the special herbs and spices every week to give a score and we get the cumulative amount.

Like with all player rating systems I can totally comprehend the herbs and spices but the rest is just a mystery.....

On 5/10/2022 at 2:57 PM, Jaded No More said:

North need a culture builder and someone who can nurture and nourish a young club and get that buy in.

Agree.  It took Goody a couple of seasons to get the players to buy in, and that requires patience and an ability to relate, especially to younger players.

Noble is 9 years older than Goody so I doubt he will be successful, should have been head of the football dept instead.

Don't blame JHF for going elsewhere and if his father gets a job at another club it is  on.....😀

18 hours ago, binman said:

Hurn rested?

WTF?

Well he is 34.  Probably should be rested permanently.

What with Mothers Day and other celebrations have just watched the replay :

Kozzie could have won the game in the first quarter

Ryder is a good match up for Gawn

TMc looked like a champion (which is a worry for ST Kilda)

Fritta had another lucklustre game

Jordon not noticed then everywhere

Jay and Zac don't like each other

Charlie Spargo

Backs played very high up the ground, hence goals to Rivers and Brayshaw

Commentators comdey hats were well and truly on by implying that the Saints losing by only 38 points was a win.  (Shades of NZ 'winning' the 2010 World Cup.)

This time we kicked the goals in junk time.

2 hours ago, Lucifers Hero said:

Cross, Vince, Burns and Lewis were a key, often underrated part of our road to the Holy Grail.

So underrated I dont even know who Burns is

I would replace Bowie with Bowey and Jordan with Jordon.

Salem can replace Brayshaw and Tomlinson can be a workman like replacement for Petty

2 hours ago, picket fence said:

Jones should get weeks for that reckless elbow on Oliver, as it was high, Intentional and had the possibility of causing serious damage eg Crushed Larynx, The dump on Langdon just as bad.

Jones hit Oliver in the chest and so it wasnt high, but of medium impact and i will say that the force of the blow surprised Oliver.

The dump on Langdon was dangerous though in Jones defence it happened in a split second.  Funny enough though most players seem able to avoid doing that.

The response of the umpire and Langdons team mates was professionally appropriate.

Being the younger brother of club legend N Jones, it was a very poor act that dishonoured the family name.

Nervous as all hell.

(I hated mothers day; something always came 'unstuck' and then it was on....)

50 minutes ago, Rod Grinter Riot Squad said:

Neeld cops it and understandably so, but in many ways, I don’t think he ever stood much of a chance. Schwab was the CEO who appointed Neeld, Schwab had no support from the playing group, Neeld was seen as his man and was therefore at a genuine chance of having lost the playing group before he ever met them.

 

In fairness to, or explanation of, Mark Neeld I was under the impression that he was given the brief to turn the place upside down.  Unfortunately he did more than that, he levelled it.  A dramatic failure of the club at almost every level.

23 hours ago, Smokey said:

This is one of the most ridiculous takes I've ever read on DL 

How does it compare with :

'Chris Johnson is going to be a gun'

(I dont know who posted it but it has stuck in my head)

10 minutes ago, durango said:

He was a great coach who listened to others but his foul mouth ruined his chances to be a great senior coach when he applied for the MFC senior coaching job they rejected him because of it and selected John Northey who was successful but never could win the ultimate prize because he was more inspiring with his speeches and lack the knowledge of tactics.

The club was broke.  A very significant factor in JNs appointment was that he was the cheapest.

4 hours ago, praha said:

Neeld was pretty obviously disliked and no one seemed to play *for him*.

I believe Jonesy did play for him.

Dogs missing E Wood 😁