Everything posted by Happy Jack
- GAMEDAY: Rd 18 vs Essendon
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NON MFC: Round 17
Got 1500 down to 100o for punch on Max, Nothing even mentioned for hit on Oliver
- POSTGAME: Rd 17 vs GWS
- GAMEDAY: Rd 17 vs GWS
- GAMEDAY: Rd 17 vs GWS
- GAMEDAY: Rd 17 vs GWS
- GAMEDAY: Rd 17 vs GWS
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CHANGES: Rd 17 vs GWS
I would love to see them go the double Wagner option - I could do with a laugh right now.
- POSTGAME: Rd 16 vs Fremantle
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Max Gawn is Captain in 2020
It was noticeable that there were a few of the agraders who werenât even looking at Max when he was trying to rev them up at three quarter time, especially Oliver. Doesnât seem to have any connection with his mid fielders. Notice how manY times the hit outs go straight to the opposition. Either he is not positioning them or they are just plain dumb. Tossup really. y
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TEAMS: Rd 16 vs Fremantle
Groundhog Day. Another bunch of selection that smack of desperation, another must win game, another two weeks at least in lockdown, another fortnight in an alcoholic haze. Deja vu all over again. Happy Jack ainât happy.
- GAMEDAY: Rd 15 vs Sydney
- GAMEDAY: Rd 15 vs Sydney
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Robert Muir
I remember the game where Robert had 19 possessions in a quarter and virtually won the game off his own boot. Thought at the time he was the most dynamic player I had ever seen. Also saw the despicable coverage in Adelaide when he jumped the fence to deck the cretin who had been abusing him and throwing cans at him. No mention of this on the news coverage at the time. Mate of mine was there and was livid at the news services for not telling the real story. I had personal experience of the sort of abuse aboriginal kids suffered at the hands of spectators and players. My brother and I had an aboriginal foster brother in our teens. He was a good enough footballer to play for a state high school rep team. Baz and I played basketball with him as well and often had to step in to defend him against some truly obscene abuse by peopleâs W.E. thought should have known better. It was an eye opening for a teenager into the true nature of our society. Still makes me smoking angry 40 years later.
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NON MFC: Round 12
For some unknown reason I had high hopes the Crows might have dented Doggies hopes today, but unfortunately they are putrid. Really stinking it up.
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Nibbler Suspended for 4 Weeks
Saw in the club website article about Nibbler that three other Dees players were fined for rough conduct, including Harley. Canât find the MRP report on the AFL website (surprise, surprise). Anyone know the details?
- GAMEDAY: Rd 10 vs Adelaide
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CHANGES: Rd 10 vs Adelaide
Have said for some time, he has had some of the worst 30 possession games I have seen. Doesnât hurt opposition teams
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Is Alistair Clarkson worth a discussion
Neil Balme, Malcolm Blight, Coco the Clown, anybody but the loser there atm
- POSTGAME: Rd 09 vs Port Adelaide
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Shane Tuck passes away
Policeman son says suicides on the up - had to attend a number recently, mostly by âtrain accidentsâ. Horrible for first responders, I fear for my sonâs sanity as well.
- POSTGAME: Rd 07 vs Hawthorn
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Footy Books
The funniest book about Ausy Rules has to be âThe coach from the cityâ by Alan OâToole. Fictional story of a guy who gets an up country gig as a coach with the worst bunch ever to pull on a jumper and .... well no spoilers. Got it for Christmas one year in my teens. A real hoot. Illustrations by Paul Rigby hilarious as well.
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NON MFC: Round 06
An appropriate track from the motherâs of invention album Just Another Band From LA - âEddy are you kidding?â
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POSTGAME: Rd 06 vs Gold Coast
Watching the Dees is never what you would call relaxing. Tonight was typical - messy, messy messy. Some good signs though and good selections. Still make dumb mistakes - the cat dived for cover on a number of occasions when I yelled at the tv. I think Rankine will find it a lot harder when teams work out they have to stay goal side of him at stoppages - hello Nev!