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Brilliant picture. A quick bit of Google kung foo tells me it's from The Australians, by Robert B. Goodman & George Johnston https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49548379-the-australians EDIT: A bit of context https://juliaritson.com/2012/03/15/football-and-lifesaving/

I think that's right. He has been hurt by footy just as much as he's been lifted up by it I reckon.

"I don't feel anything." —Garry Lyon, AFL 360, Tuesday 14 September 2021 He's a very strange person, Garry. Not much emotion in the guy, I'll say that much.

It's clearly going to be Gary Lyon. I have had issues with his "one foot in, one foot out" relationship with Melbourne while we've struggled over the years, but I'm putting that aside now. He's one of Melbourne's most famous names, and would be a worthy cup hander-overer. Need at least two more for Barassi and Neale though when the G can host finals again...

Identical twins playing for opposition clubs?

I once met a Dogs supporter (honestly the only one I've ever met that I'm aware of). It was in the park when I was having a kick in 2004. He told me the Essendon 2000 side should have been a dynasty. I told him there can only be one dynasty at a time, and it was a pity (not really) the lions existed.

I’ll play it by ear but here’s the most likely way it plays out: I’ll attempt to drink myself into oblivion on the Friday night in hopes of waking up at 2:30pm on Saturday and most of the waiting behind me. Upon waking up I’ll probably heave, then amble around the block a few times on a run powered entirely by nervous energy. Then it will be a shower and back to the bar fridge for the next 4 hours.

First lesson: Steer clear of guys with shifty surnames. Costa and Shokman aren't even subtle as far as pantomime villain last names go. Messers Rippov and Forklous are next.

Give me the simple life thank you very much. I would never want to put myself through the stress of a big investment or owning a business. Sure the payoff could be great, but if it goes wrong your life can be absolute hell.

Personally I believe everything that happens is the result of what came before. Cause and effect and all that. If I had full knowledge of the state of the universe I’d be able to predict the grand final, of that I’m sure. My research continues.

Anything changes in this season and the Dees might not be in the Grand Final.

Well the three boys from First Crack say we'll win, so we're 3-0 in terms of media tips, which means absolutely nothing I know.

Not sure how I'm going to go on with my life for the next two weeks. I'll be thinking/hoping/praying/worrying about this game on repeat the entire time.

Most one-sided weekend in Preliminary final history.

Hinkley looks bored at times.

True! People also say they're the hardest games to win. I think Geelong and Port will tell you that's true.

Dogs have to win this by 70+ to make it the most lopsided Prelim week in V/AFL history. I want them to do it so we can add it to the "Embarrassing records" thread, which I think over time will need a new name.

Not too sure. I think it's just a corruption of Power.

Hello what do we have here? 3 goals in a row for the Pear... EDIT: Touched? Shame for the Power and the neutrals.

Awful prelim final weekend for neutrals. Last night was amazing for dees fans and tonight is amazing for dogs fans I'm sure, but how fun could a smashing be to sit through if you're not invested in the winning team?

Jeez you feel for the Lions. To lose by a point to what will be the 2nd grand finalist after some dodgy umpiring decisions, just one week after being bulldozed by the 1st grand finalist. Brissie would be 5 goals up vs Port tonight, looking at a grand final berth, and every Melbourne supporter would be licking their chops.

Let's be real, neither we nor the Bulldogs have played a quality opponent in our prelims. It makes picking a likely winner in the GF very difficult.

Dogs will be worried about Gawn and Jackson, May and Lever, Harmes on Libba, Brown's height, our two way running. It's the grand final. Both sides are obviously going to have strengths.

Dogs have a powerful midfield, but it's their work at ground level in the forward line that has me most worried. It is our kryptonite because we set up to win the aerial contest. Oh for a prime Neville Jetta.

Game over.