Chook

OUT: Jones, Maric, (Garland if injured) IN: Gysberts, Wonaeamirri, (Macdonald) We need Jetta's speed, despite how bad he was today.

Listen to the Footy Show if you want, but reverse all the speculation you hear because those guys have no idea. Them saying Frawley won't play means he will, and Ricky = Sub means he definitely won't be.

Do you feel better now? You should have posted this on a Collingwood forum, then reported the results. Now THAT would be an interesting thread.

Speaking of which, last week against the Swans, Lynden Dunn was tackled while in possession of the ball. Both guys went to ground. Knowing the rule that you have to make an attempt to get rid of it (which for most players means they just swing their arm at the ball over and over again with no real purpose), Dunny took the opportunity to handily "miss" the ball with his punches and get his opponent instead. He's such a pain in the ass to play against!

What odds can I get for a draw next week too?

Agreed. I like the sub rule. Mick can go to hell.

Pretty sure Frawley's got some rebound skill. Grimes, although his kicking can be bad, switches the play so often that it works at least sometimes.

6 - Bennell 5 - Tapscott 4 - Moloney 3 - Martin 2 - Sylvia 1 - Grimes

NEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRDDDDDDDDDDDSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your poll is confusing. One could vote "Yes" because they think it's a legit article, or "Yes" because they think it's AFL HQ Spin. You should re-word the question. Something like "Is the article AFL HQ spin." I personally think it is. I don't want to cite all the examples of why, but suffice it to say that it fits many, if not all of your criteria.

It makes sense. The sentences just have nothing to do with each other.

With the way the game's heading, I'd much prefer Wonna and Maric in the side together than Bate and Dunn.

Throw out the pizza and beer, and drink a tall glass of JUICE!

SACK BAILEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!!!1

That's at odds with what the Clubs usually say. "It's all about the process. If we do the little things right, the wins will come." Only one thing may matter to you, but as long as you're not in charge of the process, I'm happy. If you were, then we'd really be in trouble.

Yea, the 'Bub has spoken. Let the words of the 'Bub be with thee wherever thou mayest travel. Praise unto the 'Bub. Amen.

Wow! An Emo and an early bird. Now that's an unusual combo.

SACK BAILEY!!!!!!!!!1!!!1

Fev needs to be able to associate football with a life devoid of the things that are bad for him. By people around him removing stimuli such as alcohol and gambling, he will learn to be able to put playing football into a context that doesn't involve the things that are harming him. This is why it is so important that people he respects are able to display the kinds of behaviour that Fev should be displaying. Playing footy at a second-tier club could be a great move, as long as the guys he's playing with can earn his respect for things that don't involve the stuff that's hurting him. Positive role models are so important in situations like this, even for a guy his age. The second important aspect that fading from the public's eye a little - but not entirely - will bring, is the vague fear or recognition that if he REALLY stuffs up, he'll be called on it and his reputation will be further damaged. This understanding will likely help stop him from continually reverting back to the behaviour that is so damaging for him, without being such a specter looming over him that he can't function properly. The media can be a very strict task-master at times - so strict in fact, that it makes it impossible for anyone caught under the microscope to act naturally. Living in constant fear of judgment is not a very good way to change behaviour at all. A little of that can be good, because it provides a framework of consequences for one's actions, but too much can become overwhelming.

Emmett and Lynden! They've got some mad skillz in the naming department those Dunns!

Speaking, of, Robbo. Why do people, not know, how to use, a comma, correct,ly?

Forget the Frawley bandwagon, there wouldn't be too many Melbourne supporters who aren't aboard the Frawley Tram!

It's for supporters to get their panties in a knot. Other than that, it serves no function at all.

By no means are they a crappy side, but many of their games are decided by a few kicks simply because of the way they play. They have been one of fifteen failures in both of the past two years, largely due to their lack of depth. On the other hand, people went on and on about how Collingwood had so many players pressing for slots in their side. Collingwood won the Grand Final and St Kilda didn't, which suggests that the model which includes very strong jostling for positions in the bottom quarter of the side is the superior one.

Have you even watched St Kilda over the past two years? They don't seem to be winning Premierships with their 6-8 stars/role players around them.