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I'm sure the Committee that sacked Norm Smith convinced themselves they were looking forward when they did it. Unfortunately the "esprit de corps" was destroyed because of it. Norm Smith didn't curse the MFC, the Committee did. Not by mumbling some words and some hocus pocus but by their actions. Swooper Northey probably came closest to breaking it by re establishing many of the values Smith had instilled. Unfortunately we then lost our way again with too many people with opinions and impatience. I would think it has been difficult building "esprit de corps" with the unrest and incompetence at Board and Administration levels over a lot of years. The treatment of Woewodin and Jnr Macdonald had a poisonous affect on me; could not imagine the impact it would have on a playing group. Finally we have a stable Board and thanks to Jackson/ Roos and now Goodwin I feel that the Curse of the Committee has been lifted. Not because we have won any finals but because we have a Club that is whole again.

This from the MCC site posted back at the start of the month Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) today announced that Ticketek Australia will continue as the ticketing services partner of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), following the outcome of a competitive tender process. The renewed partnership will ensure patrons continue to receive world’s best practice in ticketing technology and service when accessing tickets for events at the MCG through Australia’s most advanced multi-channel event ticketing and digital marketing company. Under the new agreement, Ticketek and its parent company, TEG, will seek to attract a number of new major events to the MCG, along with a commitment to ensure increases to ticket transaction fees and charges will remain within annual CPI growth. The MCG is Australia’s largest and most successful stadium. Hosting AFL, international and BBL cricket, rugby league, soccer, concerts and other major functions, it is attended annually by more than 3.5 million fans. MCC CEO Stuart Fox said Ticketek’s reappointment as the MCG ticketing partner was a big win for members and fans of all codes who play at the venue. "The MCG is a world-class stadium and we continue to look at ways of enhancing the fan experience at the MCG,” said Mr Fox. "As the leading ticketing partner to the sports and live entertainment industry in Australia, we’re delighted that Ticketek will continue to provide its ticketing services at the MCG and we look forward to working with them to bring some new and exciting events to the stadium." TEG CEO Geoff Jones said the extension of the partnership was a proud moment in Ticketek’s four-decade history. "The MCG is a national treasure in Australian sport and entertainment,” said Jones. "We are honored and delighted to have a continuing role in the delivery of great events at this world-renowned venue in partnership with the MCC." ABOUT TICKETEK Ticketek is Asia Pacific’s no. 1 ticketing agency, powered by advanced data-driven marketing and technology solutions. Ticketek issues 28 million tickets per year to the most prestigious events at Australia and New Zealand’s premier venues. By ticket sales volume Ticketek is in the top three ticketing companies in the world. Ticketek is a leader in mobile commerce with over 1.3 million app downloads and deploys world-class mobile ticketing technology. Ticketek’s platform is internationally recognised for its reliability and scalable transactional capability and has been selected as the official ticketing agent for every major international sporting event in Australia and New Zealand over the past 15 years. The illustrious list includes the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, the 2017 British & Irish Lions Tour of New Zealand, the 2017 Rugby League World Cup, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, the 2015 AFC Asian Cup, the 2015 FIFA World Youth Cup New Zealand, the 2008 and 2011 Rugby League World Cups and the 2003 IRB Rugby World Cup.

Love watching the effort of both Spargo and Fritsch. Particularly Spargo as he goes from contest to contest.

I live in Ballarat and I think you're soft

Cough, splutter, choke....... you do know he is 20?

I like what you bring to the forum and appreciate your comments and support of the club however you are trashing yourself and your information if you don't acknowledge you were incorrect in some of your assertions. It's called being humble.

Oh come on, we should delist him and let someone like Brisbane pick him up as a dud.

I play all three so happy to join in

He is the quickest hands to boot player I've ever seen and it's no accident when it goes through the goals

BBO, I recently gave you some sage advice regarding you flogging yourself. I would exhort you to follow my advice and stay well away from what passes as entertainment for the mindless masses.

Hi DV, Roys Boys will go around again, R.Flower league if I remember correctly. Thanks for organizing this again, no small feat

The knock on Wines in the draft (on here and elsewhere) was always; no upside, no class, no polish and Toumpas was seen as best available ( If Roos had the final say I think the outcome would have been different). Toumpas was always a smooth mover, looked good, not stilted or mechanical at all. Sorry, I can be a bit obtuse, first and foremost, we no longer recruit players who are not competitive and they usually have second and third efforts. We also seem to now pick players who are well developed in the lower body. For these reasons it wouldn't surprise me if Oliver was picked up, he wont look classy but that's not a term I've heard applied to Viney, Capt Chunk or Brayshaw. I'm pretty sure Clarkson has stated he would want Viney's attitude in every player he ever coached. Oliver appears to have a similar way, certainly Wines does and although Parish doesn't really fit the "build" he appears to have the attitude also. I'm not saying we should take Oliver at 3 but if we did I can understand why.

You wanted Toumpas ahead of Wines? That's my second point.

Sooo, you wanted Toumpas?

No they don't, just look at body shape from the waist down and then compare with Brayshaw and Wines when they were taken. Low centre of gravity, strong through the core and hips, and real competitors.