Sir Why You Little

Just now, WalkingCivilWar said:

Really? I thought I was making it clear without actually having to say it.

Consider this: it’s not beyond the realm of possibility that a player makes himself unavailable for selection. I’m not saying that’s what’s happened in the case of our semifinal. I’m just asking that you entertain the possibility that that’s what may’ve happened. That selfsame player might’ve already decided his future wasn’t with us. But it seems fans have automatically deemed this a choice entirely made by the Club. 

The Player is being paid by The Club, to work.
Personally I would have Played him against his old Club in a Final. To see him in the Grand Stand with a Demon Scarf was wrong 

1 minute ago, Jaded No More said:

It will be higher next year if he kicks 50 goals 

If his foot injury is strong enough for a full Season?

Depends what The Croms are prepared to put up

3 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

His price will never be this high again…

Fascinating

1 hour ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

We’ll only look mighty stupid to those who won’t entertain the possibility that he checked out midyear. That’s the same folks who think Schache was selected before Grundy because Goody luvs him a bizarre selection for S&Gs, and it had zero to with Grundy’s preferences. 

Not exactly sure what you are saying here. 

3 minutes ago, Super Sub Schache said:

Did we try? Looks like we gave up pretty quickly.

We certainly did. I wanted another Season 

If Max gets hurt we will look mighty stupid 

The Swans are now a genuine threat for 2024. Disappointing result from an MFC point of view 

“Come on Down….”

Getting Harmes off the Books is a real bonus 

Strange choice for a new Destination…

Did Gary Pert make a Speech at the B&F?

3 hours ago, Nascent said:

We want an early 2nd rounder for Grundy according to foxsports. Can we get 23 off the swans? Could help land us pick 10

23 is a steal. The Swannettes have no Ruckmen 

I will be disappointed if this deal is done quickly. 
Brodie is high currency 

1 hour ago, waynewussell said:

In the 35 games prior to the "All duck and no dinner" game, Langdon averaged 22 disposals per game.

In the 35 games after that game, leading up to this year's QF against Collingwood, Langdon averaged 20 disposals per game.

So the fact is he has been nearly as effective as he was before the comments were made and I think the effect of the comments has been grossly overstated in the Media. I suggest the slight drop in Langdon's average is related to the acquisition of Hunter and the alternative Hunter provides.

It’s not the amount of disposals he has had, that is the problem. It is what he does with them. In 2021 Mr Ed was a Gun of the Competition, he and Angus changed the perception of Wingers. 
That is not the case now. I want Ed back to that level

Brayshaw needs to go back to the wing, his time in the midfield should be finished 

51 minutes ago, BDA said:

It was his haircut. Hasn’t been the same since he shaved all his hair off 

That too!

1 minute ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

You’re actually attributing that comment Langers made to a form drop? That’s a ridiculous notion. Especially since the change in his form seemed to stem from the serious rib injury he sustained vs North.

Besides, it’s not like these are terribly inflammatory comments. Geez, a team’s a bit precious to take offence at such weak barbs, especially to the point of meting out on-field punishment, all the while leaving their fans’ collective knickers in a knot.

Anyways, the poster to whom I replied said Maysie’s comment about us being the better team was “dumb” - he didn’t say Maysie was dumb to have said it aloud. I agree with Maysie that we were the better team and since I know I’m not dumb, it’s safe to say nor is Maysie.

As for Bradbury, he was genuinely good enough to make the final. Luck saw him win the final. Imo, not totally dissimilar to Collingwood’s experience.

To say the team that wins the premiership is the best team because they won the premiership is nonsense. For example, had that botched advantage call not happened and Brisbane goaled thereby winning the premiership, would you still be saying Collingwood were the best team in it? Or would you deem Brisbane the best? 

The Filth were a far better side than Brisvegas over the Season of ‘24. Vegas were average away from The Gabba. 
Smartarse comments get remembered, it’s not a huge big deal, but I would prefer to say nothing. 
We have been beaten in Straight Sets twice, best to shut up and get better 

13 minutes ago, waynewussell said:

Oh yes, Mr Ed is such a sensitive, new age guy, that he hasn't recovered from the angry response his comments elicited from Collingwood players and supporters... NOT! I fully expected that there would be some reference to the cutting of hair!

Fact is, several umpires chose to ignore a physical attack that was outside the rules and bordered on reportable (Maynard). 

Fact remains is that he hasn’t been nearly as effective as he was before the comments were made 

5 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Agree to disagree on that one.

 I’m fine with a player expressing his angst like this. Where’s the harm in it? If you say the harm is that it’ll spur Collingwood on, my response to that is who gives a F. If our success hinges on not saying anything provocative then we’re really not going to get far. 

If we had lost a Preliminary Final to The Filth by 1 point at the 35 minute mark, then i have no problem with any comment. 
But that is not what happened, we were beaten twice on our own turf. 
It’s head down [censored] up time to work hard and get better.
We are not the best list in the game

how is the form of Mr Ed since he made his Duck remark about The Filth?

Would have been better for all if that hadn’t been said 

10 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

I agree with Maysie. We were better than Collingwood.

Steven Bradbury won an Olympic gold medal. Was he better than his competitors? Even he agrees he wasn’t. He had the luck of his competitors falling down around him, just like Collingwood had luck on their side and a rather large helping hand from the AFL. Therefore, winning the premiership doesn’t necessarily mean they were the best team, just as Steven Bradbury wasn’t the best speed skater.

Incidentally, I questioned your use of the word “dumb” when describing Maysie’s comments. You’ve answered. I don’t agree with your answer (for the reason outlined above). That’s it.

What I didn’t question was your level of passion for our team nor you getting behind our players. I took both as a given. 👍🏽❤️💙

Collingwood were Consistently the best team all year. Yep they won heaps of close games, and we all hated it. But they did it. It has nothing to do with Stephen Bradbury luck. 
We on the other hand, were exceedingly wasteful up forward all year and against Carlton in the Final, we choked it. 
So I would have preferred Maysie to say nothing on that front, but it’s done now. 

6 minutes ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

Just my view, which I'm entitled to as is Steven May.

Coulda, shoulda never won anything. Words mean nothing, got to go get the job done next year.

Tbf May is one of the only ones that can genuienly say he played his best in both finals.

Agreed. After 2 Straight Sets exits. 
Talk is Cheap 

45 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

Right, so it burns - internalise it, keep it in a closed space

I'm not a fan of the rant

Agreed. Should have kept the lips closed 

54 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

Pick 39 is IMO fair. 

Good luck to JJ.

Will go to Bris for Fullerton

Good Business 

Good size. 
Can he kick Goals?

17 hours ago, Redleg said:

Well if it's based solely on a sell out GF and a great game, plus Gill finally leaving the building, then it would be a good year for the AFL.

If it's about a host of other issues they have stuffed up, then absolutely not.

Spot on Mr Leg

The AFL allowing Maynard to play out the Final Series is an absolute disgrace. 
I hope the league are sued mercilessly by ex players. 
the AFL is an entertainment circus 

The Pain

1 minute ago, Green Demon said:

[censored]… never high. Did they see what he did to Toby Greene?

Total BS Free

it is Foul

1 minute ago, leave it to deever said:

Darcy Moore always looks a tad crazy before games.

Yes there is something strange going on….

14 minutes ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

You could've written the same thing forty years ago. 

Agreed!