daisycutter

it's not the vitriol that is the problem od, it is the quality of the vitriol at least on 'ology the vitriol was often entertaining

One issue I struggle with with regard to club imposed discipline is why they inevitably fall back on suspending players from home and away games I know the theory but it not only punishes the player but also the team, the club, the supporters and the sport in general We all want to see the best players and best team out on the ground I wonder why they can't find more creative ways to effectively discipline players without the broader impact on so many other's enjoyment

Nice to see the walpiri warrior knows how to handle himself............

Wasn't just Ian Stewart. Doc Baldock could (and did) drink him under the table Then there was the Australian cricket team during Chappelli's time............

Shouldn't it be "plainly rubbish". Don't think there is anything called "plain rubbish" unless it is that which is found on a plain.

swanny claimed he didn't drink that night but his teammate observed at training that he was acting strangely if it wasn't drink could it have been something else?

The 'qualms' over his height were not meant to mean he would/would-not be a gun They were simply being used as risk factors in an exercise to rank his position in the ND No need for anyone to get their knickers in a knot In fact the worse his draft ranking the more likely GWS/GCS will pass on him in the FS draft

Make him an offer - forget cloke He's bound to be really pizzed off Dobbed in by a team mate Club didn't believe his story of not drinking Ruined his Brownlow repeat chance Publicly humiliated him If wobblies miss out on top four will be more villified

Of course the first comparison re height is going to be Mitchell.....so what I'm trying to take off the rose coloured glasses, be totally objective and try to position him taking into account any risk factors His height, esp when moving up to senior level is a risk factor His strength and hard at it attitude will not be such a standout feature at the top level His speed is not in the outstanding category. OK it may be satisfactory but I still think it a factor when trying to rank him I still think he is closer to a 10 rather than a 5 based on these risk factors Of course I hope he ends up the top gun over time for obvious reasons Ranking an under 18 year player is fraught with guesswork and crystal balling and is only a rough guide on how the player turns out eventually They are after all still just kids

Whilst I think Jack Viney is great and will be a ready-to-play type we still don't know whether his dominance at junior levels will translate to AFL levels On the doubtful side is his height and speed which will stand out more in senior level For this reason I think his true draft position should be outside the top 10. just saying (and ducking)

You don't believe the 224s? Sheesh you're a cynical old bastard

Look Rangey I can run the conspiracy aspect too as well as anyone. I struggle though with your posts trying to distinguish between reasonable facts, reasonable extrapolation and just pure speculation. Pure speculation repeated by yourself and then by others doesn't make it more reasonable I'm pretty cynical myself but i'd like a little more 'substance' in some of the repeated accusations thrown about on here....but maybe i ask for too much

I like your logic that pick one will pass on Viney Biggest concern is if pick one is GWS and the unpredictable/grudge-ridden/attention-seeking turd called Sheedy gets a rush of grandstand blood in his groin

what is your source for that? which players? is that pure speculation/extrapolation or is there some tangible proof?

Geez, who'd want a brother like Gerard Healy?

what are you guys doing watching otc? i thought you all swore off it last week?

What I don't understand is how come he was on his lonesome in kings street I thought the first rule of survival was to stick with a group......big mistake

Isn't caddy out of contract this year, so he can just walk into the nd if he wants to because a trade just gets too hard

well i'm sure you will pardon me if i adopt old dee's pov and say i will believe it when it happens mind you i hope you are correct but at this stage i reserve judgement

correctomundo, spot on. well done DA.....impressed

Don't worry. I'm sure with our development he will be a gun

hahaha, nice try. anyone can edit a 'quote'

What happens if a team runs out of fit players? Call the draaaaaaiin maaaaan !

I thought we would be playing close to100% this year with front loading to free up $$s for next year

you mean winning the wooden spoon isn't "winning"? well blow me down with a feather.