Redleg

I am off for breakfast with Mrs. Redleg. Nice banana smoothie is already in my thoughts.

So much anger on the Trade Board. Obviously banana deprivation.

Apparently I have an assistant.

BBO, I know why you wanted to come back so desperately, you missed the countdown. 39 just for you.

Since we appear to have wasted another high pick, I don't find that humorous.

I wonder if it is not Parish we are after?

8 days left to Draft.

#4 Melbourne (Compensation Pick) – Jimmy Toumpas (SA – Mid/Def) Height: 183cm, Weight: 77kg, DOB: 02/01/1994 Recruited from: Woodville West Torrens Style: Luke Hodge Player comparison: Range: 2-5 Profile: Really damaging player with some versatility. Can take over and influence games as well as just about anyone in this draft and throughout the u18 champs for bursts really imposed himself on games which was impressive. Skill level excellent by both hand and foot, has that combination of hurt factor with the penetrating kick he has and clean ball use that will make him a big time weapon. Very capable of unloading for long goals. Consistently good decision maker. High level athlete and has that combination of explosive speed and agility that will make him desirable as well as in game work rate. Endurance excellent. Also has shown very early on that he can lift for the big games which is I strongly believe is something that he will take with him to AFL level. Can play as a midfielder, forward or back which is a big advantage but long term will no doubt develop into a midfielder. Has the ability to play both as an inside and outside midfielder. One important note with Toumpas is that throughout the u18 champs he was playing with hip problems so to play through injury and influence games in the way he did was very impressive. This description makes it sound like he either has played injured with us, didn't try or the description is totally wrong. Wish I knew the answer before he is traded.

40

He's back just in time for 41.

Pick 25 will end up being about 30 when Acadamy players and GC extra pick from last year comes in.

Tuesday 42

Big day for us on the trade front. Cats had a quiet one, picking up Dangerfield and Scott Selwood.

When was the trade completed?

Who said?

and Horses?

But you have 100% faith in me.

Is Howe going to the banana state?

43

44

In the Mackinnon on Derby Day.

The Colt 45 was a hand gun, popular in the wild west. A colt, this time a horse, owned by friends of mine, won its Group 1 last start and runs in the Toorak handicap today, another group 1. Its name is Stratum Star.

Saturday 45

Would you accept a Banana Republic shop card?

Friday 46