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Well it would seem that I'm in the minority, but I reckon they look great. Nothing wrong with looking classy from time to time.

Then his post goes from "going way too early" to "stating the bloody obvious". Not like you to give undue credit rpfc! I don't remember there being excessive hype around Dunn and Bate.

It's possible - and indeed it would seem to be the case - that Gysberts' form and fitness isn't up to scratch, but that doesn't equal "not part of Neeld's plans".

I'm getting the impression that it's way too early to call that.

Presumably this comes from the same excellent source that brought us gems like "Jurrah won't return to Victoria". Please stop posting rumours and speculation as if they're fact.

That may answer the question of whether it was an MFC sanctioned interview or not.

Was Liam wearing his MFC gear for this interview, or was he in 'civilian' clothes?

Wouldn't a better instruction be to position himself somewhere where he can positively impact on the play?

They'd be playing on a cricket pitch.

Gotta feel for the guy. I think from a team perspective it's not going to make a lot of difference, but Jetta has admirable qualities (toughness and work ethic), so on a personal level it's a shame.

Yes, I'm on a power trip - that's why I've been deleting and editing your posts, and banning you etc. Oh wait - I haven't done any of that. I always get a great belly laugh when people accuse me of being a power tripper - no clue whatsoever. I'm just in a bad mood, really. Yes, you're allowed your opinion, and guess what? I'm allowed to dismiss it, just as the same as any other poster on this site.

Any judgement you make on the pre-season cup is premature. Whether it's outrageous or something semi-reasonable, if your basis is any pre-season match, it's wrong.

Yeah, that's good to know. I had us pinned for the flag until this. Wooden spoon certainties for sure.

Sack him.

Centuries to Cowan (what an amazing two seasons he's had) and Ponting (his three scores since being given the axe from the ODI side have been 75*, 130 and 111), WA dismissed for 241 in the second innings. Tassie's total for outright victory is 21 - pretty sure they can manage that Jackson Bird's figures for the match were 11/95. You'd think the bowler would win the MOTM award - not that any of you care Oh, and some guy from India retired the other day.

I think the last thing Watts needs is to be tossed about here, there and everywhere position wise.

I completely agree Clint, and have removed the posts accordingly. People, please don't use this thread to discuss the incident or the possibilities of the trial.

They're milking the topic for all its worth - this'll go on for ages.

The club has an obligation to protect its investment - you're right. I can see where you're coming from and I don't think the club can entirely absolve itself of responsibility. As others have said though, this is ultimately bigger than the club and a finger pointing exercise isn't going to accomplish anything though, so why don't we just leave it at that?

Benny, if we sought to reprimand you we'd have just tossed you out - that's not what this is about. It's about calling for calm, and I agree with Fan that having circular arguments that are only going to end in posts at each others throats without finding any common ground isn't helpful. That's all.

+1. A transcript would be nice if anyone is feeling _reaaaaaalllly_ generous.

If Tassie can roll WA in the Shield in the next three days then they'll hit the top of the Shield table, and where they play just depends on the result of the Queensland/SA game. Looking good so far after skittling WA out for 142 and are 1/72 in reply. How great would it be to have Ponting lead Tassie to a Shield victory?

Exactly. And while Clint bravely played, I doubt anyone begrudged Jarrad McVeigh for missing the match after his daughter passed away - though some people here obviously believe he shouldn't have been paid that week. No situation is equal when it comes to personal difficulty.

That is spurious reasoning at best. This has got nothing to do with Jimmy whatsoever, so don't try and make it about him. This is the third time I've made this point in this thread, but as it seems it's not getting through I'll say it again. The club (like any good employee) has an incentive to do the right thing by its players. It instills a belief (a culture, if you will) where players (and other employees) know they are valued and know the club will stick by them when they need them to. As a player I'd be mortified if the club knifed LJ for this. How could I be sure I wouldn't get the same treatment if I ever needed time away for personal reasons? How would the next Chris Judd (or Mitch Clark) - coming out of contract and considering a return to Victoria view this when considering the MFC as a potential club to play at?

Really? It's a sensitive subject that you and others aren't showing a great deal of sensitivity towards. You should expect some flack - but at the same time I don't think anyone's said anything that's crossed the line or it would have been deleted. Frankly, I'm impressed with the restraint the folk of Demonland have shown towards some of the less savoury posts in this topic.