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How lucky we are to have Dermie explain everything about AFL footy to us.

Sounds more like a nightmare.

That is an unfamiliar concept to me.

That conjures up a horrible vision. But to answer your question, yes.

You are referencing footy and in a negative manner, in an essentially multi topic thread.

You are in a very large group then.

No, it’s a thin kaftan.

That's why it is special.

And there is a good, strong, straight to the point post BBO. We need more of that. Pat yourself on the bum.

The former is known fact and the latter also appears known fact, given Richardson’s comment that negotiations with Kozzie’s manager are progressing well.

Not sure if you are referring to me in the “lumping together comment “ but my post is more to deal with the discussions with Managers, or lack thereof, probably indicating different outcomes.

Would be pretty confident JVR plays this week and JJ probably a certainty with JV out.

Put simply, LJ’s manager was never negotiating with us to stay and apparently Kozzie’s is. That is a big difference and probably what leads to some confidence from the club he will stay. 🤞

Two much's is definitely more encouraging than one.

Bartel hit his head on the ground as he stumbled. The Geelong midfielder was carried from the ground on a stretcher, suffering concussion. Melbourne did not accept the preliminary finding and took the case to the tribunal, contesting the medium-impact and high-contact charges. The tribunal upheld the suspension. The club had until midday today to launch an appeal, but did not. Melbourne did, however, indicate it was not satisfied with Moloney's suspension. "Melbourne will be seeking further clarity of the rule surrounding the charge of rough conduct," a statement from Demons media manager Leigh Newton said. Demons coach Neale Daniher voiced his disappointment with the tribunal's decision before his club's training session at the MCG this morning. "They (the tribunal) termed it medium-contact (to Bartel) ... the evidence we put showed there was no contact to the head at all. It was just a slight brush to the shoulder," Daniher said. "It's on public record that we thought that James (Bartel) sustained his injury when he hit his head on the ground, so from that point of view we were disappointed that the tribunal didn't see it our way."

The Wiz who is still a Dees fan said years ago he wished he had stayed with us. He stated his life was better with us in a number of ways. Thinking of indigenous players we have had over the years, who went to another club, I am struggling to think of any who improved their lot, with the possible exception of Fabian Francis who played 85 odd with Port and Bamblett who played about 37 more games with the Dogs. Most had the best of their AFL careers with us and in many cases the most stable life. If only Liam Jurrah had not gone home for that fateful visit. Just saying.

Very interesting stat.

Different actions but your point is well made. Correct me if I’m wrong, but the heaviest penalties for these types of tackling offence all belong to the Dees, with ANB 4 weeks in a 17 week season for a sling, Jack Trengove 4 weeks for a sling and Chandler 2 or 3 for a driving forward tackle. None of those players had a previous tribunal record. We also hold a record for the only player ever suspended for striking, who never made any contact whatsoever with the victim, that was of course Brent Moloney.

Hey hey, kiss him goodbye. Just letting off “ steam”.

Jason Castagna wont be playing, as the 26 year old surprisingly retired from AFL football, effective immediately.

Melbourne Airport expansion threatens future of Essendon Football Club Bombers fans chipped in $10m as part of The Hangar’s multimillion-dollar facelift in 2021 — but all that work could soon be undone.

No need to apologize about a banana reference, I will smooth(ie) it over for you.

Bear Gryllis must be apoplectic.

You sound like my wife.

I’ve lost track of where we are at in this thread. Suffice to say he is gone and we move on. As far as the reasons he left, hopefully for the last time, they were: Family. Huge contract. Living back in home city. Playing for team he and his family support. So, good luck LJ and bad luck Dockers, or put another way, have a fair year LJ in a poorly performing club.