WalkingCivilWar

A group of kids from Herman’s Bay, west of Alice Springs were at training. They got to meet the players for pics etc. First time out of NT for them, and tomorrow night they’ll be at the game. They were extremely shy. I made them feel welcome (and a little scared maybe) and their guide translated for us, mostly smack talk since not one of them barracks for the Dees. 😅 Diehard Crows, Freo, WCE fans and a couple of Lions fans(!) Anyways, this is me with Nicholas (their guide), Joel, Byron, and Leo (the tall boy) who gets to toss the coin tomorrow night. I told him I’ll be watching from the front row and if Maxy doesn’t win the toss, he’ll have me to answer to. 😠 He knew I was kidding… I hope. Note cheeky bugger Byron isn’t wearing the scarf the Club gave him. It was in his hoodie pocket. He’s a passionate Lions fan so that’s where the scarf stayed, even during pic-taking. Gotta love the dedication 😊

Oh, he was blinking… he was definitely blinking. And my eyesight may leave a lot to be desired but that was definitely Chocco. 😅

Hmmmm. Weren’t you right next to me when I asked Chocco to blink once if Kolt’s in this week? Remember? He squeezed his eyes shut so tightly… and only once. 🥳

Kolt is doing drills with the main group. It’s like he’s auditioning coz boy is he giving it everything.

Thanks PF. *even more confused*

From a mile away! There’s mullets, then there’s the Kolt mullet. I can also identify Bill and AMW. Are they also who I should be watching out for?

What’s rehab? Jokes. Pfft I know what rehab is.

Hopefully @kev martin or @Demon Dynastywill be at training this morning. I’m going there but I couldn’t do a training report if my life depended on it. A very good buddy and fellow DL-er said for me not to worry, just look out for certain players as possible replacements for Kozzie. But even that’s a slog. I mean, I still can’t tell Jed and Harry apart. 😭

In BBO’s world ‘creepy’ and ‘romantic’ are interchangeable 🙃

Both arms tied behind my back AND blindfolded… I’d still take down those two sad-sacks without even raising a sweat. 👊🏼 Note ⬆️ there’s no spaces between the periods in my ellipsis, precisely how it should be. 😉

I’m imagining a bucket for this post

I’d do it except I’m busy on that day. I’ll be washing my hair.

What part of ‘Pickett Fence’ and ‘Bitter But Optimistic’ do you not understand?????

Stop encouraging P. Fence!

I find the fans who attend matches in Brisbane can be smarmy but those who attend in Vic are less so.

Some were kids when Fitzroy was in the league. Some of the younger ones inherited Fitzroy and have stayed with the Lions. One guy I spoke with was wearing a Fitzroy jumper which looked older than him, and he would’ve been in his mid-30s. I’m guessing it originally belonged to an older relative. It was really worn and faded, but awesome to see.

Would we have to be in the same room?

Their banner crew (in particular, when they play in Victoria) comprises mainly old Fitzroy supporters and they are the nicest people you could hope to meet (in the race before the game). No malice, no ill-feelings, just lovely people who wish us well.

I was taught to put a space following the ellipsis, before the next word, but no space between the ellipsis and the preceding word 🤷‍♀️ Also, no space between the periods. Soz, @Skuit 😬 Except not soz because you of all peeps know how pedantic I am, oh and that I’m never wrong 😝

DO YOU PROMISE NOT TO YELL ALL THE WAY THROUGH IT?!! WELL, DO YOU?

Set completed! I changed my shocked emoji to a sad emoji for this very purpose 🤩

I actually want to thank the OP for reminding us all - albeit inadvertently - of the tireless efforts of Andy and co. in keeping this awesome site going. If you’re not a member, consider becoming one. It won’t cost you an arm and a leg, unlike most things these days. Along with everything else… you don’t need to see ads, and that’s always a bonus, amirite?! Incidentally, a donation towards the running costs can also be made. There’s a ‘Donate’ button when you scroll down on the main topics page. Every dollar counts as Andy likely runs this site at a loss.

Duly noted, and amended. BTW, JvR is NOT a redhead!

He may well already be a member. My future granddaughter will be a member on the day she’s born. I’d sign her up sooner only her D.O.B. is yet to be known. ❤️💙

“Actually, Maxy Gawn and Petracca.” Eddie is the cutest and his parents should be proud. On the subject of kidlets, it seems hubbing with the families in Adelaide worked wonders for our team, as evidenced by the eight points that came home on the plane. 🥳 I don’t know whose child Leb was holding while singing the song after Thursday’s match, but talk about one big happy family!