daisycutter

Maybe not that simple. The eventual kick more than cleared the goals by 15metres.....so who knows Also, remember that it was not Stynes who gave the free kick away to Buckenara in the first place (was it Grinter?) It was too, a very technical free. Buckenara was walking with his back to the goals, the siren had gone so he couldn't play on, when Stynes crossed the mark. Totally harmless as far as Buckenara was concerned. But yes that was the L A W. back then

more clues next time rpfc.......to assist us older posters

apart from being annoying a magpie is pretty harmless too

I reckon Howe would be worth a punt Loads of raw undeveloped talent and a good attitude

Williamstown are the Seagulls, as was Sandy Bay in the TFL. So, nothing unusual about Pidgeons. Bill Lawry would certainly approve.

yes, a nice contrast to cacophany (and just as hard to say after a few....)

I haven't thought this through too thoroughly but if the intent is to even the comp up.... how about just banning the 8 finalists from the first round of the draft I don't think teams would tank a finals appearance to retain a late first round pick.....or would they? thoughts

yeah a great word. i also have a soft spot for 'wafting'. so poetic we should start a thread on 'my favourite words'?

It all depends on context as long as non captains aren't seen to be usurping but supporting the captain then it should be fine always hard to judge from the bleachers

that sounds a better idea what about mid-round (ie before the finalists) so 1, 11, 19 or is the 11 too appealing for tanking?

good heavens old55, that will be the least of their problems

I always took it as no commercials during regular play time ie siren to siren each qtr I can't understand why anyone would be worried about between qtr ads

have you considered help? modern medicine has made huge strides in recent years. there could be a cure

are you a Mason?

who here cares what Sheahan thinks? his job is to sell newspapers

Thanks Jack Just my opinion but I think the Locker Room should be just for current players currently in the real current locker room Discussion of past players if it comes up can stay on the footy board Keeps it nice and simple

falling apart already some $%^& moved voldemort to the locker room.......go figure

agreed

Failure to replace Leoncelli's role was two fold. [1] There was no other board member with football skills to step in temporarily except Jim. Jim already had president responsibilities, quite apart from his illness. The board allowing Jim to take on this additional role was plain stupid regardless of his good intentions. [2] It took too long to find a replacement. Even then it seems that Healy can only provide limited time (?) hence the change in role of Craig. I have no problem with Craig having this change of role but not if it is at the expense of a Director being restricted time-wise. It potentially leaves Craig compromised if he is seen to be doing part of the job of a Director. I know there are excuses, some of which you mention, but nevertheless they are excuses and don't hide the fact that this was a failure of the Board which shouldn't have happened. It was probably also a failure which was a key element to the organisational 'problems' escalating as they did That's as much as I want to say. I'd prefer to put it behind us at this time in light of the recent massive reorganisations.

seems to me they are more focused on haircuts. could this be sheedy's secret weapon? while the opposition are doubled over in laughter the Giants pile on the goals. Reminds me of a Python skit but I can't remember which (WYL?)

are you saying that in all of Melbourne we couldn't find one person to replace Leoncelli in a reasonable timeframe? That's a worry. are you saying "good men, highly respected and intelligent" don't make mistakes? Look, like I said I'm not in favour of dwelling on these issues or having a witch-hunt but your arguments just don't stand up or are not relevant.

Rhino's right. [1] Leoncelli's role was pivotal to the board/club and he should have been replaced immediately. A bad mistake. [2] McLardy approaching/involving players re club politics was definitely a no-no for a board member OK lets recognise these mistakes and put them behind us. I think the board now recognise they were mistakes. The club has made massive structural changes for the good and these issues are now a blip in history and we need not dwell on them. We can all play judge on McLardy's (and the board's) performance in light of the changes at the end of the season. For christsakes bring on the footy

you make a compelling case BH with the right instructions and game plan I'm happy with Barts in the BL but please keep him out of the FL (as we saw towards the end of the season) where you can't hide your kickingj

get yer hand off it biffo

yeah, i don't have any problems. it's risky but I think it might just work