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Yeah, I suppose it depends on what is meant by a full preseason I guess you could miss the start by a few weeks (dunno when it officially starts) and still get a "full" preseason in terms of being fully fit and ready for start of season 2011? The good news (it could be wrong) suggested that he should make a full recovery and be ready for the start of next season. Don't hold me to any of that. it was just what I remember on what was reported/discussed. AMMV

according to linkedin your former guess was right

Yes, he's one of my favourites, but I think his days may be numbered If he stays I'm sure he'll fight like hell for his place No special knowlesge, but it was said at the time that he should be ok for a full pre-season Edit: P.S. was reported in press he didn't go on trip overseas with teammates as he is still receiving treatment

Thanks to whoever fixed it

Reported this am on 3AW that a Collingwood premiership player likely to be charged with sexual assault offences resulting from after game celebrations, allegedly

Its just a "rush of blood" thing, obviously not too logical

it was reported around the time, but no doubt got little prominence in all the hype surrounding end of season and finals

If you're there wonnabeeri can you edit this bit out too, please? Never done this myself and would probably stuff it up

bump

go into history and look at the edit dated 17th Sept - that was the offensive bit re the Tsunamarama - didn't notice that - its bogus right? The other offensive bit was much more obvious and blunter

I think he borrowed them from his mum

toss in Browny there too

haha. Catch22 though Whilst the filth live either side I never see a rat (real type) as theyre too occupied next door(s)

Fair comment Have to trust the FD to make the best decision

que? meaning my view of hale may be a bit coloured (wishful)???

You could say Collingwood didn't win the Grand Final (only the Replay) Nah, that doesn't work either Pass me another bucket please, I'm still feeling quite sick I'm going to have to sell the house - Filth supporters on both sides, and both are rabid

I don't think Hale is optimal, just a possible improvement on where we are now. Yes its a risk (obviously) I think we have to find someone. We can't go on with PJ. Spencer would be hopeless in the forward line (and I don't think he'll ever make it). Gawn/Fitzpatrick too raw and who knows how they'll turn out. Until someone comes up with another specific name (not a young draftee) I've got to stick with Hale My real main point is we have to "do something". The Russian won't survive another 2010 and then we will really be in the shizen. I must get these rose-colored glasses looked at

With the expected reduction of the interchange, it is expected the stock-ruckman role will change as far as the 2nd ruckman is concerned. Rucks will change more often in the forward line than interchange bench, and this should suit the Russian. The Russian will probably ruck at least 2/3 rds of the time, meaning the 2nd ruck will spend 2/3 or more playing on the forward line. This is hardly the profile of a "stock-ruckman". We need a tall who can pinch-ruck effectively but knows how to play a tall forward role but in our case not a key-forward role. Furthermore this is a temporary role for a couple of years until our own young talls develop. I think the role of a traditional second ruck could be numbered if the changes go through. The FD seem to think they need this type of player. So, is Hale the best available and affordable mature option going around? This can only be answered if compared to the alternatives. Who are the alternatives? And not "stock-ruckmen" please. I think Hale has shown the potential (for what we need) and is worth a risk, but obviously many others think he is a spud. So lets discuss and compare alternatives BTW I agree re the 3rd rounder + fringe player as the ideal price. North may even cover some of his contract salary??

I did say theoretically. I was just trying to emphasise a point that he's not being recruited as a key forward, but to provide some structure to free up and protect our younger developing key forwards in Watts and Jurrah. I would hope he will get 1-2 goals per game I would hope he provides a better ruck performance than PJ or anyone else we have If you can find a tree in the carpark to do that, fine For all those who don't want Hale, what is your better alternative

A legitimate concern. That will be the challenge for the FD (and of cause Hale).

He's not being recruited to be a "key forward". His job is partly to take the heat off the key forwards. In fact theoretically he could get no possessions and still do his job. He will be pretty well stay at home forward to contest the long kicks deep into the forward line. To either mark or provide a contest for the crumbers. Hopefully he takes a key opposition tall away from our key forwards. If he takes an odd grab and goal, which he is quite capable of, that is a bonus. His number one job in the ruck would be to ensure the opposition don't get any ruck supremacy whilst Jamar rests. If he can do more, again a bonus.

Does anyone know what time the next rocket leaves Earth. Any destination will do.

Not typical but Royce Hart played Rover when in the U16s Me . . . I'm still waiting for my growth spurt And Belzebub, 183cm is exactly 6'0" in the old scale (every 2.5cm approx, less or more is an inch)

Well I don't think anyone is claiming it is a risk free proposition. He's not being chased to be a future star. He would just have a relatively simple (as in straight-forward) role for upto 2 years until Spencil/Gawn/Fitzy develop. A change of scenery can often be positive and you've got to have a bit of trust in our FD Kinda depends whether you are half-full/half-empty glass type of guy Comparison to Miller is unfair as his role would be stay-at-home fwd not lead-up I would back him to outperform PJ in ruckwork He's a better mark than Dutchy and a much better kick for goal If we don't get him, then who else (realistically) would fit the role? I just hope we get a good deal re trades/salary

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