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Reminds me of that James Bond film, Goldfinger(s).

Howe says hello.

No but he had a dance named after him.

The first domino hopefully.

That was Mr. Peppermint Crisp.

I always wondered who invented that drink.

To go to the toilet.

I have discovered an alarming issue, there don't appear to be banana milkshakes. There is chocolate, strawberry, caramel and vanilla usually, but you don't see banana flavour. This is outrageous.

We are in a good position with players, where with the 6 day turn around, we could rest a couple of players, bringing in some fresh legs. If we don't cop a lot of injuries, this practice can continue and help to keep the squad a bit fresher. It also keeps the pressure on performance, with players ready to come into the side.

As much as the Bombers are excited by Hooker, imagine the reaction and impact on the club, if Jesse committed to us for another 5 years to 2022. He is the one to build the forward line around and with Weideman and maybe Max King, plus our small forwards, we could have a great forward line for years to come.

I am starting to think it is only the go home factor that will be the consideration. We will be able to match offers and our future may be brighter than Freo's. If we overcome that go home factor, I am hopeful Jesse will sign another contract with us. A compromised position for him, might be to extend a couple of years past 2017 and see how we are travelling then.

Bit rough on AVB and maybe JKH.

Unfortunately, it means that as well as not getting Hooker, they will be more desperate for a big name and will go very hard at Jesse. We have our work cut out for us. I still think if we can sign a few others and they come out with positive statements, about all being in it together, loving the club and our improved list,etc, that will help. Of course wins will help as well.

I heard a rumour that Freo might have gone a bit cold on McCarthy. Seems he has a few issues.

I don't think it would hurt if we started signing a few of our players, to keep the momentum going as well. Most clubs have had a number of players sign new contracts and we have a number of important players who haven't.

They described Joey's " bad hammy" as just "tightening". If true, that is not a bad hammy. Roo played on, so how serious was that? Not saying they won't miss, only looking at the description you used, of "serious".

Is that confirmed? They were saying Roo and Joey would get up.

Well this is a funny position to be in for us, but IMO Oliver and CP5 have to come in and it is not easy dropping or resting players. It is being suggested that Salem will miss and if correct, one other would have to go to see my two in. If Brayshaw is rested, so be it, as he doesn't look right to me. On the field he looks like a guy with the flu. If it is not Brayshaw, I would probably go with Bugg, even though his game against the Pies was good, someone has to make way and I didn't think he was great against the Tigers. The Saints are different to the Tigers and have a lot of run and maybe Bugg is the one that can be rested. He is also prone to poor disposal and the Saints will kill us on turnovers with their pace. Unless they follow your idea and drop a tall, Frost/Pedersen. I actually think they are both needed. With Salem out, Hunt and Wagner are needed and have played well. I just think Bugg might be the one.

Getting excited to finally see CP5 in a Dees jumper.

Assuming Salem is out, I would rest Bugg, if Brayshaw is not rested and bring in Oliver and CP5. Brayshaw just doesn't look right ATM.

Are you suggesting one of Frost/Pedersen gets rested?

By using a small sample.

So we broke the record 174 times today alone, with many more records to come.

He can do something most Melbourne players of the last 10 years couldn't, he can kick beautifully. IMO he needs a bit more physical development and he will a very good player for us. Sometimes he does appear a bit timid, but that could be because he gets bodied off the contest a bit, because of his slight frame.

Not sure, but they do it, so maybe that is the rule. Just checked it is not a rule.