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I now expect JKH to play the final practice match against the Hawks.

Actually I think he is saying he didn't get those things previously.

Are they brands of bananas?

He can clearly see that box of chocolates just up ahead.

We have started. Here is a bit from a PJ article on our website. "He has no problem with the AFL's objective to maximise attendances, TV ratings and revenues through the fixture but says its important to recognise it remains a huge factor in the ability of clubs to increase their revenue. For that reason, Jackson argues that the conversation on revenue sharing should focus on identifying the total revenue earned from each match − gate, membership (discounted entry), catering, reserved seating – and how that might be shared among clubs, given each club plays a part in maximising the overall revenue."

That is it in a nutshell. I think that the disadvantaged clubs should go on the offensive not against the AFL who are an ally in this, but rather against the advantaged cartel. I personally don't give a rat's clacker about what Eddie says on this, but the interesting point is he is saying plenty. His is one of the most advantaged clubs by the draw. It should be made clear to the whole AFL public that this is about the unfairness in the "fixedture" that leads to huge advantage in financial terms for some and huge disadvantages for others. The way Eddie portrays it, is a tax, being charity for the weak, taken from the well managed and given to the poorly managed. I would come out and say we don't want charity, we want a fair go in an equal draw. Give us the good draw and forget about equalisation. That would shut Eddie and his mates up. Of course it won't happen, as the AFL is primarily about income and about football, somewhere way down the importance ladder. Eddie and his mates are clearly winning the PR war as they are on the front foot.

What about those young Asian ladies who want me to correspond with them every time I go onto the Demonland site. What have they got to do with football?

Dawes won't play, according to a news report. Hopefully its wrong.

We are just above the part, that looks like the part, removed in a Brazilian.

Because you are a male and therefore you are never learn and are always wrong.

No, that is not the question.

Spoke to a mate who is an avid TAC cup watcher and he predicts Salem will be a star, when his body matures.

You never cease to amaze me with your graphics.

Too much Pie talk. What's happening at the Gat?

Think he might prove you wrong.

What date/time would you suggest as an alternative?

Strauss was good with his disposal if he was in the clear, but was beaten for the ball in contests most of the time. That really worries me. Terlich is hard, fast, but capable of the odd very bad clanger. Then again last week he wasn't alone.

I really like Evans, but agree with you. He needs to earn his spot and he hasn't yet.

Did you watch Dunn's kickouts last week? First time we had a bloke kicking directly to a team mate and gaining between 40-60 metres each time, instead of the chip to the back pocket and then back to the goal square and then a turnover like we have seen for years. It allowed us to get out of danger quickly and turn defence into attack. He also can play back, forward and on the ball. He is very versatile. No IMO Dunn is in the team.

As they should be, with too many families losing a son/brother etc, from a drunken/drugged/just plain stupid, thug's, mindless unprovoked violence.

We will not be at full strength, we never are, but neither will the Saints, with Montagna at least, out suspended. He was BOG the last couple of times we played them and Dal Santo was next best.

I suppose they thought a friday night with most having the day off the next day would maximise attendance. I think you are in a very, very small minority. I don't think many MFC fans would feel the same as you, if they could either attend the season opener function and hear the Coach and meet the players, or stay home and watch the pies. If money was not a factor I think the result would be 99.9% in favour of attending the function. Also they probably wanted it to be just before the season opener and so that limits it to only a couple of options and other weekend options would also involve another club's TV game.

Why, its only Pies v Dockers at Etihad? Who cares? For those few that do care, there is taping available and a whole night of replays on Fox Footy.

Agree. I can imagine his children, wife, siblings and parents, will feel extremely proud, when they visit his statue and see how he is regarded and remembered,for his impact on the AFL and the community.

It is a higher charge than common assault for example.