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See Pat has been appointed as an Assistant Coach to the MFC Women's team. So, clearly, he's sticking around the Club. I must admit I thought it a tad strange that he was delisted after the Club had seen him through his long rehab. I would have thought they'd have given him the chance of a fully fit pre-season. Is he any chance of being re-drafted as a Rookie? He's only 22. Anyone know anything more about him and his situation?

My memory may not be as good as it used to be. But, seems to me that, when I was a kid back in the early 60s, the long-sleeved jumper was the norm, with the sleeveless variety being the rarity...

Thanks, Andy. Guess the funeral is in progress right now (11:45 am your time...)

Agreed, mate. Your Dad's tribute piece posted separately is also a must read. Well done, guys!

Beautifully put, Jack! Well done! That song is so appropriate, too! Had me in tears! Vale The Kid!

Thanks for the family background, DS. Condolences to you and the rest of the Sylvia family. So tragic! Just hope you are little heartened at the knowledge that Dees fans have very fond memories of that cheeky grin, the warm hearted reaching out to the ill and needy and, of course, those occasions when he lit up the "G" in the red & blue!

Robert Foster would beg to differ! (LOL)

And, let's not forget his mark on the boundary at the end of the Round 1 clash against Geelong this year, and the neat centering kick to big Max 20 metres out, straight in front, giving us the chance of snatching a win. (Pity Maxy kinda spoiled the moment!)

Agreed, Nasher. Really said it all when Pedo was camped half way up the race to greet the boys coming off the ground after the Finals win over the cats a coupla weeks back. Seems like a genuine club man. Glad he has been part of the MFC these past few years. While not a star, he has been a very useful foot soldier.

Well, they do say that people marry their opposites! Certainly couldn't be any truer in this instance! After all, if there was ever a total opposite of "The Melbourne Footy Club, the greatest football club in the world", it would certainly be Collingwood!!

One of the true characters of the game! Very please he played 100 games for us. Really hope he sticks around in some capacity. Well done, and thanks, Bernie!

Was nice to see Jonesy give Jarrod a special mention on TV just prior to the coin toss yesterday, recognising him as a passionate Dees supporter and what he is going through. No doubt it warmed Jarrod's heart just a tad to then see the boys play so well...

What's so unusual about that? That's why we have been losing all our games recently -- d'fence is nowhere to be seen!!

Indeed! But, no doubt, Wattsy will be rapt for his mate, just the same! Remember, it was Watts who was one of the main guys who orchestrated that big hoop & holler at training a coupla years back when Trenners did his first running on his come back trail. And, apparently, Watts also had a part (who knows how big) in convincing Port to draft Trenners.

Who says persistence and hard work doesn't pay off! Here's hoping he can get back to his very best. If he can, Port will be well served! I wish him well!

So, if we don't have the footy success we all crave this year, maybe we can pull out of the AFL, and join the NBL instead!

Oops!! Too late...!!

LOL. Tastes good to my poor, old palate, and the price is right. What more can I say...?!

...and definitely not the "full quid"...!

Sorry, DV. I don't mean to be difficult. But, every time someone has a go at Collingwood's alternate jumper I have to shake my head. As much as I hate that team, the fact is their traditional jumper is predominantly BLACK, while their alternate is predominantly WHITE, and works perfectly well as a clash jumper... And, as Essendon now have a predominantly red clash jumper, we really have no grounds for having a go at them any longer, either. And, finally, as ours is now red & blue, kinda think the old clash jumper argument that raises its head every year is pretty much a non-subject this year... Yeah. I know. Off subject! Sorry guys! Back on subject, I like the 160 Yr jumper! (But, as stated earlier in this thread, my $300 will be going towards 10 bottles of 1495 Scotch. (Yep, I know I'm a cheapskate on BOTH fronts! LOL)

TEN bottles of 1495 whisky!! (I'll drink to the nice jumper...! LOL)

The irony is that now, with this guy on our list, some of the "petty" comments on this site might be serious! LOL

Today's winner of the best Friday Funny -- by a country mile! Love it CB!

That name doesn't ring any bells, Earl. (But, early stage "Old Timer's Disease" may be setting in, so who knows? LOL)

It certainly was a "unique" look...!! Great (and funny) memories! Those were the days!