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Agree on everything here. But just one point. The issue would be a professional one and what comes with that is a reasonably good relationship (minus Jeff Kennett) with Hawthorn. You cannot discount the manner in which Clarkson has helped create at the Hawks and the relationships formed there. Clearly the Hawks remain a power of the competition and the star players there, their superior midfield, superior FD, would be difficult to let go of, with a 3 year offer apparently on the table to sign.

Caroline has a knack of gathering some information, that others struggle to get. You have to wonder if she obtained it through her FC colleague or not.

And James Hird repeatedly said last year he wasn't going to coach Essendon. Now look. Honestly, if you find it unbelievable, good for you. If the offer to Clarkson is true, it's a good move at precisely the right moment before anything is penned with the Hawks. Surely it must be worth some consideration, former club, 5 year lucrative offer, Lyon, Viney , Connolly - all acquaintances. But it would be hard to let go with what he has helped build and the superstars available on the Hawthorn list as well as Jeff on the way out. It would be a great coup in netting a visionary coach who has his finger on the cusp when it comes to tactical game plans. Although it must be said, he has benefited from the quality players and good recruiting at his disposal.

Our last night game at the G was the win over the Bombers.

Late start though. Twilight.

Any suggestions of players you might like on our list old55 ? (To either suit need, leadership need or two birds with one stone)

I've given a bit of thought to it...ok, a lot then. I 'liked' Nathan Fyfe, but then he extended his contract with Freo. I like Sharrod Wellingham, Tom Rockliff, Sam Reid, Tyson Goldsack to name a few. I've considered ready made small forwards, but they're hard to come by - maybe a Todd Banfield. The Wellingham and Goldsack's of the footy world have been overshadowed by their bigger name teammates but they are very handy in their own right. Goldsack seems to have been on the cusp and is very handy, struggles to get a look in when Maxwell is up and about. Wellingham was excellent Queens Birthday with Swan and Thomas out. Quick reflexes and footy smart. I'm not sure on any of their contract status, but these are the type I think we need. Sam Reid is obviously is one to watch and would have to give up a bit in return - as with all four mentioned. Rockliff is hard at it and passionate about his game; demanding. Both of these latter two would be very hard to obtain - can't imagine their clubs letting them go.

If you had the pick of the crop from the AFL after the season (hypothetical), to target a player who would address a need as well as leadership/purpose on field, who would it be ? And hypothetically what would you be prepared to give up in return ? {thought I'd post this here rather than create a thread of it's own, given this thread covers banana's}

Sick bag Redleg...(s.p.e.w.) You know..."turbulence"

Ouch. Let us pray we don't have to reach for the bag in 2012.

A few here, including moi, were predicting a turbulent season just prior to commencement. IIRC old55 was definitely one that comes to mind. The younger list, pre-season form and injuries to Frawley, Morton and another who escapes me for now, along with the loss of experience in Junior and Bruce were massive factors for this reasoning. I guess it's subjective as to how turbulent it would be, but a younger inexperienced list can produce inconsistent results.

That's probably the glimmer of hope I have. A new focus, instilling and enhancing his strengths, whilst improving the attributes that need addressing. Thanks for chiming in with that. That said, it still has to come from within and knuckling down.

Like you and others I hope he shows something. But I've been hoping for some time and my patience is admittedly wearing thin. Some instances this season and before have been unacceptable. I have referred to them in the past as non negotiables. I don't like the hesitation, I don't like second guessing or on far more than one occassion the decision making on Morton's behalf. I understand he has played 60 games, I understand his height, scope for maturity, etc, I understand the interruption through injury late in the pre-season, but all said and done I haven't seen progress from him in 2011. It's been one of my biggest disappointments for 2011. I still hold hope, although it remains only a glimmer. I'd love to see him become the player we wanted. There is still time..

And the service ?

It is expensive. But it is one of the Press Club restaurants, so it is to be expected. What did you expect from a Master Chef in George ? All you can eat for $30 ? Brayshaw reckons the Fat Cats can afford it !

Oh yes... Cotham Rd , Kew. From the website: This beast looks alright...love the rotisserie..

Where is St Katherine's Jaded ?

It's supposed to be blood red and blue. Maroon is different IMO. It does keep me warm, so that's a positive !

No. Never ever. I wonder how long this thread can hold out the 'other' thread in terms of posts and pages. I give it 7 days max. LOL. This statement is isolation is thread worthy. I'm not going any further, other than I think it's quite easy...in Bunnings. Had banana pancakes Sunday morning (banana flavoured mix - no banana's). And the Aussie dollar was the furthest thing from my mind. At the forefront was Brad Green...

Expensive drink...

Yep. Queensland Floods & Cyclone Yasi. That's what Wayne Swan is saying. They've gone up 407% in Price. I miss my phosphate intake. Lucky I love apples.

Pods and some other senior player are 50/50 for this week. Pods could be rested and out for Mooney. What's with banana's at $14.00 P/kg these days ? Don't tell me the carbon tax is up and running already....

Like sands through the hour glass...

Before. But after the "FCS just get Mick" thread. edit: Choko just started the Neil Craig thread..that didn't take long.

Pretty sure in a game earlier this year, a thread started early in the third quarter...I could be wrong, but it was definitely well before the end of the match. $2.20 first time poster $4.00 ADC $6.00 Range Rover $20.00 Any other rookie poster Asking for time in minutes after 2:15 Monday is a bit much maurie. But I can tell you it won't be long after the 'We should get Brendan Fevola' thread, but before the 'Install the Reverend as coach' thread.