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Thanks to all that have posted on this memorable occasion! Hnmm nearly 4 years gone !! Still think of him, he was a sensational footballer, but I have to say, a more sensational person in life you could never find! as many have alluded to on this site. As a mate of his I posted some days later 4 years ago my thoughts . Happy to share on Demonland! again, Rob loved days like today. He probably would have thought it a tad hot for footy, but would have played and dominated, anyway. His greatest pastime on days like to day would be cooking a BBQ for family and friends, playing golf, or on his boat catching a few "Flatties" and maybe the odd "Schnapper" in Port Phillip bay, or just shooting the breeze on his sundeck at Sorrento. Rob was at his happiest when you were happy, it seemed as if by some magical formula he had the "knack" of making you feel as if you were the most important person at that moment he was speaking to you. He loved his family and he loved and valued his friends! Charismatic people have this gift. Some use it for gain, and power, Rob used his charisma because he was genuinely interested in you and your family. Yes Rob was a "Superstar" footballer Bernie Quinlan so rightly said yesterday. But Above and Beyond he was a "Mega Superstar" person! Is this not a better, more substantially satisfying legacy to leave? In private life he was a generous with his time and expertise, as he appeared in public life. I have seen and been lucky enough to witness the way he gently and compassionately met people who at the conclusion of an interaction walked away much happier for the experience. Floating on air is as real as an experienceI have seen and been a part of, and just as euphoric! Just ask any who met him and knew him. I count myself extremely lucky and enriched by knowing him as a friend and mentor! The Euphoria stayed with you and lingered on and on. Over the 35 odd years I have known the man, I have been extremely fortunate to have been welcomed into part of the fabric of his life. He had many "Brothers" in arms and his own two brothers, Tom and Jim must have thought that they had won tattslotto every day of their lives having him as a brother. I can tell you he felt the same way about them! A more gentle, humble, empathic, generous, selfeffacing, humorous, genuine person you could not find than Rob Flower. I was at his funeral yesterday, and I will be at his public funeral tomorrow. Each time I look up at the sky on a clear night I will seek out the brightest star. If all stars represent great people, then Rob's star will surely be the brightest! With more people like Rob Flower in the world, it would be a more sensational place to be! Vale Rob Flower, a shining light in my life, never forgotten, always remembered "No Regrets" Thanks mate

Its like the "Do it for Robbie, Do it for Danners" BUT ULTIMATELY, DO IT FOR YOURSELVE'S!!

Garlett a likely in is gaining momentum!!

Excuse licence Mc Queen but don't you mean I'll chuck my sicky all over Joffas' Gold Jacket! Why are dentists going out of business in Collingwood?? Coz no one has got any teeth!!?

If Stretch gets a game before Jeffy or Hunt then we are compromising our structure. Jeffy could Light up the G and kick 4 or 5 Tell me what Stretch brings to the team???

If Stretch is a better bet than Hunt or Garlett then I'll eat my hat!

WEEDS SMITH GARLETT all in (Speculation) FOR T SMITH, LEVER, HANNAN ( ALL INJ) Anyone else a fan??

I NEVER ever wanted Toumpas, his highlights real left me very very unimpressed I still maintain we should have picked up Wines and if Neeld went with Toumpas over Wines Then what does that tell you!?? As I maintained all along Neeld had NO idea!

YOU CAN NEVER EVER EVER have enough inside mids PERIOD Sheeit Im stil having nightmares about drafting Jimmy Toumpas over Wines What a monumental [censored] up!!! Don't get me started on this one!

I most certainly got well and truly "Tanked" after last round debacle in 2017!

Yep, happy to trade! Seen enough!

Groan, Stretch is not up to it! HUNT, GARLETT AND BALLIC before him!

Sorry but if Stretch gets a game in front of Hunt, Tyson, Ballic, Garlett then we really are in Sheeit Sorry but he"s no good!

TMac to the backline??????????? NO WAY KNOWN! We have a powerful two pronged mobile talls in Hogan and T Mac and you wanna send T Mac back Chook, as much as I respect your opinions, I would have more chance landing Jane Seymour on my lap than T MAC Being returned to the backline!

Interesting aspect Chook, I believe that the LARS Procedures overseas have gained significant momentum than those done in the past and now are considered more viable than ever Would the club the club and Lever consider it? It would mean is all goes well he's back this season!

0.7?? That's one lightning handball compared to any other players 7 a game!!

Interesting thought, If we are a realistic chance could this be an option???

Well if there is a positive My son did an ACL 5 years ago and there are gradings of ACL His surgeon declared his knee totally r*^%@5! He came back and played 12 months later and continued to play good footy till 2 years ago when he did the same knee in an innocuous bumping contest Result Microfracture of leg, meniscus/cartilage damage and host of other smaller issues with the knee BUT the original ACL REPAIR was still intact! Surgeon was pretty chuffed! Repaired ! and he came back and played sensational footy! Since has retired I spose if ACL is ok and just damage around original issue he may be ok? Here's hoping!

This! is what I also reckon Sadly

Astute observation Mono!

Yeah I reckon Lever gone, seen too many innocuous ACLs like it Hope for best but didn't like what I saw! Still I reckon adversity creates opportunity Joel Smith for Lever and Pedo for T Smith for versatility in Ruck and swingman Dare I say it we still miss Jeffy and someone will be still Queens Birthday!

Were you watching the game? I thought Bernie was very good !!

Coz a superlegend in one R FLOWER showed him the way?

Who??

I reckon ACL!! Joel Smith or Frost next in line Also Smith T not up to it come back Pedo Or Weeds!