daisycutter

Good point re FD So, which clubs target the DHs most? Collingwood, Carlton, Richmond or Essendon or? - My money would be on Carlton, narrowly

Vlad on 3AW when asked why Aints had to wear away strip explained it by saying "The AFL has an obligation to Showcase the game" Right! It all makes sense now! WTF, Go figure. A future in politics after AFL?

Bear with me here E25 I've heard a lot of people say the same thing of this draft As I understand it, this years draft only represents about 8 months of the age group, because last year the GC17 had open slather on the Jan-Apr 17YOs. Wouldn't this weaken the draft? Even if this wasn't so, just how does someone measure the "depth" and "strength". Is this just the subjective opinion of the recruiting officers and administrators? How do you quantify this? Serious question, I want to better understand it - not doubting it all

Thanks JCB, but wasn't so gutsy in those days, Biggest risk was only getting a kick up the arze from a copper Wasn't any terrorists in those days so security was pretty slack, no bomb squads or anything Most difficult task was balancing on two beer cans for three hours so I could see the game in a packed standing room outer and ovoiding vomiting filth fans (and other best not mentioned activities). I liked the atmosphere in standing room in those days but I prefer my reserved seat these days.

And I always thought they stole OUR song - bugger Sorry, according to wikipedia no countries with just red/blue Countries by colour of flag

Cheers 'dee-luded'

My thoughts too. Don't understand why so many posters are so critical of him Skillwise, I would have thought one of our biggest deficiencies was good kicking (a few obvious players excepted) One good accurate penetrating kick from the midfield or half-back is worth half a dozen of those merry-go-round handpasses and sideways chip kicks Looks a bit of a long shot though

I said my preference was one renewable on form I said two maybe, meaning I was happy to leave it up to FD I think we agree, no?

OK, pal, show me where I said anything about a bad design. I just said with a good design it will still be 80% white I already said I had seen the clash jumper thread (and if you look at that thread you will see I have commented) I already said I was "in favour of getting the best possible design out there" I said "That will make me happier but not happy" I'm not bagging the designs on that thread, some are quite good Its simple really - I don't like a predominately white jumper - thats my POV - NOTHING AT ALL TO DO WITH DESIGN This was in reference to "that is being dismissive of the past" from rpfc replying to belzebub59 Utter poppycock, or as belzebub59 put it "utter rubbish" and "Tripe !!" Now can we stop mis-interpreting posters comments and passions.

Any chance either one is foxing and will pull a change before the game? What do you think?

you obviously can't comprehend or read suggest you go and re-read what I and other poster said

agree with all that problem is when something is eventually introduced it could become the thin end of the wedge

What did I do to deserve that? You asked twice what he meant so I finally answered and you give me a lecture about your original lecture (which I already understood) Thanks for nothing pal. Are you a teacher in real life? Next time I won't try and help you.

Pretty much my opinion. One year fine, maybe two, but no more. Preference one year renewable on form I expect him to sign. I trust the FD to make the best decision in whatever circumstances crop up.

Sheesh rpfc. ok you asked In reply to your lecture on adverbs and forum etiquette he said "Always one anal in the mix!" Expanding that "There is always one anal-retentive person in the mixture of posters on the board" That help?

Don't be a sook rpfc. You are welcome here, just drop the disrepect/dismissive of heritage/tradition carp argument

I'm open-minded and uncommitted Like I said in earlier post I'd want much more discussion first on whats available, how it would work, what are we looking for etc Have no doubt that eventually we will use more technology, but too much of the hype in the press is just that, and knee-jerk reactions

fair comment

He didn't say that was the only reason. He just made one reasonable point But have it your way

give it a break RPFC no-one is being dismissive (or disrespectful) of the past. Its all in your mind . . . . and you're spinning your wheels

Billy, you're being a bit tough on JCB and reading too much into his comments He just made a point that Bruce has good fitness which is an important consideration for an ageing player He then emphasised that by pointing out he had a limited pre-season and also was able to finish off the season well Thats quite reasonable and relatively easy to understand I would have thought

the problem here is that when this option is given to the umpires, the number of questionable decisions increases. This has happened in other sports. Look at the number of run out decisions that get referred in cricket. Look at the number of tries in NRL that get referred. The umpires would increasingly take the "safe" option and refer decisions when there was only a tiny doubt. Not saying that there will be five or more referrals per game, but the number of questionable incidents will definitely increase as the pressure on the umpire increases and an alternative exists. Not to say it shouldn't be done, but your statement above is a bit optimistic

NO I'd just feel dirty if we traded anyone from the filth.

I'm not saying some of the designs, in as far as they can go aren't too bad. (yes. I've seen them) Its just that when you are restricted to about 80% white, you still inevitably end up with about 80% white. No design can get around that. Whats ridiculous (or ludicrous) about saying that? I thought it pretty obvious. (P.S. as we are stuck with a predominately white jumper for the moment, yes I am in favour of getting the best possible design out there, I have always said that. That will make me happier but not happy . . if you know what I mean)

Relax . . . I was only kidding you BTW, not taking sides, but I'm sure you did understand what he meant