Damo

I like best available. I dont like best available meaning someone who's "upside" is unbelievably high. We have a history of taking some players trusting their development will take off after the next year or so and its bit us on the arse. If it was Wines Vs. Toumpas Im picking Wines every time. Im sick of the "probables".

I heard yesterday from someone who is normally on the money that Choco had been signed before they announced Watters sacking. They realised how bad the press conference was re:Watters and decided to hold the announcement for later in the week. And then kept holding on... When Rob Harvey wanted an interview, they then told him not to bother as choco is already on-board. I havent been following the ins and outs very closely so cant comment. But my Carlton mate told me like it was old news, so I believe it.

Yes Barry Price was upfield from McKenna and one of the sweetest kicks you would ever see. We on the other hand, have Mckenzie who has perfected the sublime trick of getting the ball and tripping himself over handballing to Mr Nobody as he hits the deck and searches for a free. If McKenzie is in our opening lineup, Roos has given up.

cant find Ergo

If they were trading Sloane, he would know by now and it would be given as a long chance to his many friends and relatives. He has been back in town for 2 weeks now. Its a joke and now embarrassing. If only it were true! We would have at least 100 new members I reckon. Better luck winning Tatts. As earlier pointed out, if the rumours on Rory being traded are typical of the fanatical bs on this thread, its shameful. I reckon no one who has posted here has a clue what deals are being struck, and more likely there just isnt anything happening. That scares me.

I heard on the weekend that McEvoy Riewoldt and Montana were all looking for out because of Money Watters and Seaford in that order. Story is that there will be no money to pay players soon. They hate going down to Seaford (all of them) and Watters joins Buckley as the most hated coach. Now that someone else had mentioned it, I thought Id add my 2 cents. Personally I feel sorry for the saints. I also heard that Jolley sat on the demons Pre-GF lunch on stage next to Paul Roos and spoke bitterly about Nathan Buckley. Apparently when Jolls was in Sydney all issues were spoken about and everything on the table. At Pie-land when Jolls raised an issue he was castigated and told to leave it to himself(bucks) and the leadership committee. There should be others to verify this on here. I asked Glenn Moriarty (runs Magpie TV) about it shortly after and he blamed Jolleys wife for urging him to step up when he should have STFU. Said Jolls suffered from lack of putting little woman in her place. Pretty much confirmed it as true to me...

Not that Rory Sloane is available but for anyone to suggest a higher pick on a drooling imbecile like Dustin Martin over Sloane is outrageous.

Im resigned to the wooden spoon next year. I would prefer that to looking forward to one year wonders like Daniel Cross. Even if we bring in a few more superannuated players in their twilight, I cant see us beating GWS or Saints. GWS will be better and the Saints can actually hit targets. Next year will be rough IMO.

His speech when winning the B+F was about being a one club player. Links are above. If this is a typical example of possible player defections on this board, then I assume we wont be trading.

please stop.

Rory's mum posted the link to his speech on FB. Really sounds like he is coming back...

And Away We Go!

What price can I get for Eade mentoring Scott Burns?

Didnt Kyle Remiers go to the media?

Another Stat. "Demons had 35 interchange that 3rd quarter to bring up a total of 97 for the game". "What does that tell you Alastair"?. Nothing. except its just a relatively meaningless stat that will be examined and reported by meaningless commentators. Does this mean another AFL stats man that may give a 50Metre penalty at the 30 minute mark of the last quarter?

I honestly cant believe some posters have the gall to predict we are one or two mid-fielders away from being competitive. So many experts here believe it. Well I actually dont think they do, but they dont want to see if we blink. So they keep our chins up. Thanks... That next to the "oh the umpires just dont get us" routine is sad and predictable. Ive heard this shite for so long. Give me a break. Youre not talking to the faithful any more, believe me.

Strong statement. And you are certain because?

Out of all possibles, Rodney Eade is my least choice. Unlike most on this thread, I dont know if he is a good coach or ready to go again. But my opinion is that of 5 possibles spoken about, the only one behind Neil Craig is Rocket. I dont think any other club would appoint him as head coach. I can see most others vying for positions.

A really top Demon died earlier this week. Graham Conningsby who played at Prahran and Melbourne. He was on the committee in the '80s. All who knew him, knew a tremendously fun and great bloke. Would think there may be black arm bands from more than just demons tonight as he grew to love the Suns as well (but not as much) through his grand daughter Lauren Phillips.

Both Eddie Obeid and James Hird have been using the line where they cant wait for the truth to come out to show how innocent they are. Their speeches have been nearly identical. Now James is getting ready to go with "I cant discuss it until the report has been fully released", while employing the most expensive QC in the land to stop the report from being released. Yet his supporters (including it would seem Andrew D) keep on keeping on.

I always picture Grant Thomas when I see B-H posts. Very good at summarizing players abilities, can be illuminating at times, very good football knowledge and strong self confidence. Not caring in the least what other opinions may be. He doesnt usually come on only to negate others posts (which unfortunately some other interesting posters do) but he is pretty good at it.

Ray Donovan has gone to the top of my "look for new episodes" list. Not for everyone and it Takes a little bit to get used to, but the character Jon Voight plays is a classic.

I havent commented. I stated the facts as i know them without any opinion.

2 years at $800,000 and he has played 15 games. Over $100,000 per game.

People forget that WYL doesnt go to the football and gathers information from watching the TV set.