Ghostwriter

Spoiler warning: Santa’s NOT real Saturday 13th December 8:30am - 11:30am Gosch’s Paddock This isn’t a training session. The players will be there for autographs and photos. Once the players have left, folks can go on the oval and play kick-to-kick 🏉 There’ll be partner giveaways and other freebies. Food and coffee vans will be there but you won’t need them because the… DEMON ARMY SAUSAGE SIZZLE … is where it’s at! Delicious snags in bread with or without onion and a can of soft drink… the breakfast of champions!(apologies to Mr. Vonnegut). And it wouldn’t be a Christmas do without the portly guy in a Santa suit, now would it. You and yours can get photos taken with him. See y’all there!

Just like Demonland! 🥳

You got yours today too, Rab?

Thanks TA <3 But as much as I love the players I’m not down for carting their urine away after training 😁

Gross! Whose job would it be to empty the bucket?

One very cold and wet day in winter training was well underway when I arrived. There were no other spectators. As I rounded the corner of the marquee (as you know Kev, it’s a blind turn) I came upon X taking a leak up against that huge shade tree under which we track-watchers usually congregate. The tree is very close to the marquee as well as the boundary fence. But it wasn’t awkward at all. As I walked past X said, “Hey, Ghosty!” and I said, “Hey X!” And that was it. A portaloo would be a good addition though.

Old pics but something like this would work in terms of avoiding a clash, and it looks good… That way Essendon can wear their filthy black jumper with its filthy red sash and their filthy black shorts with no risk of anyone confusing one of their filthy players with one of our awesome players.

“Seriously deranged”???! I used to be “slightly deranged.” What’s changed?

And you’re spot [censored] on with this. It’s the really cool people on here who keep me part of this community, otherwise I’d 86 it in a [censored] heartbeat. I’m thin-skinned, too sensitive, whatever. But that doesn’t mean I have to let a-holes’ sch!ttt slide.

No, I’m not reading too much in to it. And I don’t expect anyone to remember everything I’ve said. I wasn’t referring at anyone other than Tremblay who knows exactly what he’s doing and this is one example which shows it… Pro tip: don’t ever tell someone to cool down because it serves the exact opposite purpose.

Done. But only because you asked nicely 😅

Steven May - Maysie Jacob van Rooyen - Rooey, Roo Christian Salem - Salo Harvey Langford - Bison, Harves Xavier Lindsay - X Caleb Windsor - Leb Jack Viney - Vines Jake Lever - Rick Jack Steele - Steely Daniel Turner - Disco Max Gawn - Maxy Koltyn Tholstrup - Kolt Jai Culley - Culls Changkuoth Jiath - CJ, Seej Ed Langdon - Langers, Lingers Bailey Laurie - Bill Jake Bowey - Bowsa Jake Melksham - Melky Xavier Taylor - Reg, Reggie Thomas Matthews - Tommy Matthew Jefferson - Jeffo Blake Howes - Howesy Shane McAdam - Shane-oh Trent Rivers - Riv Tom McDonald - Tmac Jed Adams - Sauce, Larry Max Heath - Moose Brody Mihocek - Checkers Tom Campbell - TC Harry Sharp - Sharpie Bayley Fritsch - Fritta Tom Sparrow - Spaz Latrelle Pickett - Trelly Kalani White - Whitey Harrison Petty - Petts Kysaiah Pickett - Koz Kade Chandler - Chin Oscar Berry - Bez Ricky Mentha - Ricky Riley Onley - Ron, Ronnie ————————— Aidan Johnson - AJ Jack Henderson - Hendo Luker Kentfield - Luker Andy Moniz-Wakefield - Andy, Monners

There are no toilets nearby at Gosch’s. The boys would have to walk all the way to and from AAMI, or, if they temporarily have zero regard for their health and well-being, they can use the ancient outdoor toilet block near where Storm train. But this rectangle of death is almost as far away as AAMI, so using it would be twice as stoopid. Therefore, the bushes near our marquee are makeshift dunnies, for number ones anyways.

Interestingly, Spaz brings a mouthguard to every session, including captain’s and flush runs. Unlike Fritta who never wears a mouthguard, even during matches. Even playing as a junior- no mouthguard ever.

I’m just so over having to repeat myself. Judd volunteered his reassurance… I never asked him. On a regular basis he would tell me (unprompted) he’s not going anywhere. I’ve posted this so many times. You said “He (Judd) wanted you to stop asking him.” You didn’t say “He wanted supporters to stop asking him,” so you see, your comment was personal.

Thanks NC : ) I agree, it’s a terrible look from our perspective. Also, you’re right: Judd is definitely saying what Freo fans wanna hear, which strengthens my point it isn’t exactly how he felt mid-season. PS: Truth be known, I don’t love all players and coaches, I just choose not to mention the ones I’m not hugely fond of. They number few but they exist 😁

I don’t feel I have anything to forgive Judd for, not personally anyways. Him recently saying on the record that he decided mid-season to go back to WA, doesn’t necessarily mean he decided mid-season to go back to WA. As was noted (above) players are media-trained and “Judd pulled it off well.” We need to bear in mind that humans are complex. What one says (especially publicly) and how one feels don’t always align.

“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” Track watchers paint a picture for those not fortunate enough to be there in person. This comprises aspects that don’t pertain to what’s happening on the field as well as those that do. Besides, imagine having individual dedicated threads for players’ haircuts, nicknames, favourite songs, whether they’re shy or outgoing, how they interact with each other, how they’re receiving a new coach, etc. Unless and until Andy insists otherwise, I’ll go ahead and continue to report these observations. PS: Rooey has had his hair cut even closer to his head. He believes the shorter his hair, the more “streamlined” he is. Bless him. But who knows… he may be right. 😁

Case in point ⬆️ 🙄

I never asked him. I’ve said this repeatedly. Maybe you should read previous comments before you post. I’m sure you’ll get some cheap laughs but I like to think the majority of folks on here are sick to death of the whole thing.

Gosch’s: Monday, Wednesday and Friday next week. 10am - midday (11:30 on Weds)

I’m not gonna go into detail because that’d be an invitation for the usuals to slip straight back into mocking mode, but I’ve since learned something that explains why he said what he said. I’m not angry at him, I never was.

I might have the opportunity sooner than that, really soon actually, the women’s B&F is this Sunday. I very much doubt he’ll be there, though. He probably won’t fly over for it. But even if he did, I hold no grudge against him.

We’re only allowed to boo one person and one person only. That’s Maynard. No matter how much folks wanna boo anyone else in the entire league it’s strictly forbidden. The funny thing is, it’s obvious some in the cheer squad at times badly wanna boo someone other than Maynard but have to suppress the urge. Therefore when we boo Maynard he’s copping months worth of pent up anger and frustration. 😅

I just typed “Fudd mea…” and “Fudd meaning in Scotland” popped up, so clearly I’m not alone in wanting to know. 😁 There were several meanings listed, I just assumed it was the worst one.