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The song sounds pretty lame to me as well Skuit but I’m no fan of musicals so not the best judge. But I don’t think its about the song. It’s about the lady who sings the song. She overcame her fears, seized the moment and sang her heart out. Perfectly analogous to what we subsequently produced in the granny. Maybe Goody could have played ACDC and got the same result. But he didn't, he played "This is Me" and the team produced a scintillating performance. I reckon he knew what he was doing and got the desired reaction from the team

Danish Gold. Horrid. I had a serious constitution for beer as a young man but i couldn't abide by this stuff. The only beer that tasted worse the more of it you drank. It was cheap so I tried hard to acquire the taste but to no avail. The thoughts of it now is enough to make me grimace

I'm going to boo Lachie Hunter when he stages for his free against Spargo and kicks the goal. And boo him everytime he touches the ball thereafter

Omicron

Geelong to defy gravity yet again, finish top 4 and exit the finals in straight sets.

If this variant arose in a low vaccinated population then more likely that current vaccines will still be effective against it. I think this is the case in southern Africa The mutation which I worry about is the one that arises in vaccinated populations and has mutated to avoid the vaccine. The vaccines are leaky so a vaccine resistant mutation is quite likely

Journalists aren't renowned for getting their facts right

I love this quote from Jim Stynes. Maxy certainly does it his own way. Jim could tell Maxy would be different “Wouldn’t it be great to get someone who’s doing it a bit ... differently? I did it a bit differently – why can’t you? You’re a different sort of guy. You’re your own man,” encouraged the former champion, in his purring Irish brogue. “You do it your way, son.”

The calibre of our political elite isn’t great but by international standards we’ve done pretty well with respect to Covid. Yes there have been stuff-ups. The hotel quarantine debacle and slow vaccine roll-out the obvious examples but we’ve done much better than most. I will say that people are tired and angry (might explain why we’re all fired up here this morning). Going back to lock downs is not an option and I believe the protests will swell if the Vic govt tries to do so. A younger colleague of mine is struggling because his dad had a heart attack due to stress from trying to make ends meet. They own a restaurant. There are people who can’t have surgery or treatment for non-covid conditions. Psych wards have been flat out busy. I know people who attend the protests. One is an anti-vaxxer. His brain is addled but the others are normal people with genuine concerns for their businesses, their childrens education and the manner in which this new pandemic legislation is being bull dozed into law Covid is serious. I’m not trying the downplay it but there are other important issues as well. We seem to be fixated on Covid to the exclusion of all other concerns.

It is an early call. Way too early

He deserves a statue outside the G. The man's a genius

I thought Roos took the coin and left before the job was finished so I was dirty on him there for a few years. But there is no doubt he took over a rabble and instilled some defensive organisation and fortitude. His appointment signaled to the world that we were serious about finally getting our act together. We needed the gravitas and authority that only a Roos like figure could provide And he selected Goody, provided him with 2 years cover while he got to know the club and form relationships with the players. Roos handed over the reigns to Goody with a list and club that was in much better shape than when he took over. I don’t want to over-state his influence. Goody was absolutely the architect of our flag but Roos was critical in turning us from a basket case to a competent AFL team. Goody did the rest.

31,000 would be a poor show. We should be getting closer to 50,000.

Looks a very good prospect. I reckon this steal makes up for the loss of Mac Andrew. Swings and roundabouts

Fair point. I dislike Bruce as well but I agree if JVR produces Bruce 2021 like form we’ll be happy.

Looks a great prospect. Hopefully another JT special (although i wish fox hadn't compare him to Josh Bruce)

Mac Andrew to the Gold Coast. Bad luck for the kid. From a selfish perspective increases the chances of him coming home to us after 2 years or when the suns are disbanded

Trac's goal. no question. The execution, Kozzies sheppard, Trac's death stare after he nailed it.

Classic

Great scenes as Jack Viney shows his Demons great dad the premiership cup

I reckon our performance from midway through the 3rd qtr in the the GF was the footy equivalent of Blitzkrieg

Have a home base. No idea how close we are to getting it And an AFLW flag. I'd love to see Daisy and Paxy win one before bowing out. Reckon we're a great shout in 2022

The poster who insisted he should be traded hasn't been heard from in a while. I can't remember his name

The bloke restructured the footy department, stuck fat with goody, brought in Yze and Williams, finally delivers a prem and you reckon we’re successful in spite of him Did he turn you down for a job, steal your girlfriend or kill your family pet?