Redleg

Was asked a gimme question in a Trivia game recently, which was “which State in Australia is known by the nickname Banana Benders”. The funny thing was that I was sitting with a Queensland couple in our group, who did not know the answer.

I am sensing a more sarcastic tone to your recent posting.

I hope we get Cats at Geelong, we never play there.

Has anyone heard anymore about Bartel possibly joining us?

It was probably all an idea before the MRC blew over $200m on a changed mounting yard and other changes, that put them in massive debt and only the school land sale is helping to ease that debt.

Well that explains a fair bit.

Knowing Clarry’s dislike of the media, I think we can safely eliminate him as the leak.

You could renovate and enlarge the Glasshouse to a massive size, without affecting the area we are looking at. The existing pedestrian tunnel is a major benefit to the project and eliminates the need to interfere with racing dates to erect another one.

Finally got a good jockey and barrier. Here’s hoping. He needs a win, it has been a long time.

We have a fair bit in the bank at the moment. I am sure we have spent part of the time shoring up the financial part of the project.

What’s that bit about Smith’s dad being a mate of Dill all about?

It was not smart to attack the media guys, but we know that Clarry is not smart. I do feel however he was justified in feeling furious with the media, given his mental health issues and the fact that unlike with other cases of players with mental health issues, they actually hounded him, instead of giving him space to deal with his problems. I will never accept that he was treated the same as others. He was a target of the media and in my opinion some of their behaviour was despicable. I would have liked to have seen a Doctor or his family, come out and slam them. So many others are given the “ leave them alone treatment “ but not Clarry. I fully understand his frustration and his feelings that he has been victimised and I agree with him. I hope he is left alone now by the media and can get better and has success, except when against us of course and maybe being in outer Sydney will assist that process. Thanks for what you did for us and now onto the next stage of your footy career and life. All the best Clarry, forever a Demon star.

Maybe that goes down to some of his issues.

That is also my understanding. North east corner and ovals just through the pedestrian tunnel on the inside of the course, in close proximity to the new facilities. I expect construct to start in the new year, hopefully early on.

The only hope of us getting BH requires a few aligned factors from the following group being present. We have a good season. We have no major PR cultural disasters. Significant progress on Caulfield Training Base. GC have a less successful season than this year. A possible stronger pull to get home. A poor season personally. Issues with Dimma. An ability by us to get a trade done if it becomes possible. Another club not turning his head.

I’m already lost.

Good, I hope they get a bit back.

I did say twice “ if they were ready to go”. I would assume with all the time taken they have got planning, finance and plans done. If they havent it will obviously take longer.

Yes, if they are ready to go when they make the announcement, I believe the whole project can be completed in 2 years. They can put up a 10 floor building in a year, so 2 years would be ample time to get it done, IF as I said, they are ready to go at announcement time.

My opinion. Won’t take two years to prepare a couple of ovals and build a couple of buildings, one being only a sort of large indoor sports hangar with some medical and coaching meeting rooms etc.

I believe the entire project should be able to be completed in 2 years of the announcement. Assuming we get that at the AGM, I would hope it’s ready by the 2028 pre season.

I am surprised no one suggested a banana smoothie after our Trade Period concluded. Surely it was worth celebrating.

Thanks.

What was the story?

Sorry Hardtack, I am away and with poor WiFi and only my iphone, but article was in today’s Sun, so hopefully someone can put it on for you. I will try but unlikely.