Rod Grinter Riot Squad

Gee thanks for that, I wasn't aware what happened in the 50's. You have an amazing amount of posts for someone with nothing to say

Oh woe is us. Sydney's extra salary cap must be the reason they tackle so ferociously, the reason they put more pressure on the opposition ball carriers than just about any team I have seen. It's the reason the have a no d!$&head policy that leads to people who don't buy in and play their roles for the team playing in the seconds, regardless of a players individual ability. It must be the reason they trust each other implicitly on the field. I've read at least on simpleton, possibly more, argue that the bloods culture is a myth, I'd argue that said posters intelligence is a myth. Even more so than fantastic coaching and intelligent recruiting, the swans success over the last decade is built on the back of one player looking into their history at depth (as opposed to management lecturing on it) and discovering the old 'bloods' culture that existed for a period of time. With the backing of the senior players in Sydney, they vowed to adhere to a culture that represents the 'bloods'. Without exception. The players bought in, those that didn't, didn't play. I envy them and pray for the day that Melbourne show the type of commitment and passion for their club that the Sydney players do.

That was not what Richo said. He said he believed it was a done deal, very confident in it, but not that he had signed. The same program stated how Dawes, despite having a contract for the next 2 years, may have to leave for them to get Lynch and could be shopped around, with us mentioned prominently

Agreed. He cold help us enormously over the next couple of years. Great foil to Clarke, will be able to teach Watts a heap and help Jack develop as a key forward, steadily improving while playing more often than not on the oppositions 3rd defenders.

You telling him to get in line!

First time I'm in vic for one of these games, will try come along and say g'day...

Are you for real? This thread talks about a bloke who stresses the important of 2nd and 3rd efforts and of our list you say only 3 players don't need him. 1 of whom is Sylvia! FMD, the blind love some people have for this lazy sod beggars believe. Never have I seen so many excuses made for someone whose biggest failings in his career have been a lack of 2nd and non existent third efforts, plus non-existent gut running.

Spent time in reserves in SANFL. Next

He can always hang his hat on his 4th place in their BnF

My God knobs like you and a couple of others make me miss 'ology so much more. There are some great posters on this site and then there are the likes of you...

Congrats to Jobe. Now, we must remember to follow the advice of all those muppets and avoid any APS boys in the draft....

Why's it a bit rich? Could cross your fingers too if you took your hand off it

Could??

Always thought there was a limit as to how many GPS' could be used each week. Rules may have changed, but in the past there were definitely restrictions on their usage on gameday

As long as the ground remains the MCG forever, I can happily forgive such crass commercialisation outside the ground, even more so when the sponsors are paying for the statues to legends such as Norm

Along with Junior, one of my favourites from the last decade

Hope that forward 50 you are referring to isn't the Dangerfield one- nothing in it. Then there was the reversal when the crow did his best Lynden Dumm impersonation. What goes around comes around...

Was fiercely critical on 'ology of Bailey when he made some not too dissimilar comments - talking about how difficult it is to win on the road before an interstate trip and was very much in the minority!

Just when you think it couldn't get any worse.... We leave live football for an ad on some ridiculous show on Edelstons trophy. Their producers are a joke

Surprised Mark Harvey is not being discussed (well not that I have seen).

Not new HT, as touched on in the article, has been discussed for a few years. We are not talking Etihad stadium docklands but a brand new facility that would bring all departments of the club together in one location

Start singing "grand old flag" to your missus tummy. Works a treat. When she cries for first 6 months, most times he'll stop when you sing the song. Your starting late, so sing the song at least twice a day. It may feel stupid, but worked a treat with my little girl

Someone please embed this:

Agree, I just wish the home and away season was umpired like the finals. Every year, the umpires seem to 'put the whistles away' come finals time.

Our anthem at federation. Gee it's hard to understand why anyone would question whether we should change it... Advance Australia Fair Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free; We've golden soil and wealth for toil, Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in Nature's gifts Of beauty rich and rare; In history's page, let every stage Advance Australia fair! In joyful strains then let us sing, "Advance Australia fair!" When gallant Cook from Albion sail'd, To trace wide oceans o'er, True British courage bore him on, Till he landed on our shore. Then here he raised Old England's flag, The standard of the brave; With all her faults we love her still, "Brittannia rules the wave!" In joyful strains then let us sing "Advance Australia fair!" Beneath our radiant southern Cross, We'll toil with hearts and hands; To make this Commonwealth of ours Renowned of all the lands; For those who've come across the seas We've boundless plains to share; With courage let us all combine To advance Australia fair. In joyful strains then let us sing "Advance Australia fair!" While other nations of the globe Behold us from afar, We'll rise to high renown and shine Like our glorious southern star; From England, Scotia, Erin's Isle, Who come our lot to share, Let all combine with heart and hand To advance Australia fair! In joyful strains then let us sing "Advance Australia fair!" Shou'd foreign foe e'er sight our coast, Or dare a foot to land, We'll rouse to arms like sires of yore To guard our native strand; Brittannia then shall surely know, Beyond wide ocean's roll, Her sons in fair Australia's land Still keep a British soul. In joyful strains then let us sing "Advance Australia fair!"