1 hour ago, Nasher said:

It’s part and parcel of the game because we accept it and don’t demand better of ourselves and each other. It doesn’t have to be that way. The idea that it abusing players is inherent as part of being passionate or emotional is just garbage.

Expecting better of yourself,  means you stay consistent,  without fear OR favour.   A real drought of supply of that around here for many teats that I've witnessed.

All those here,  whinging about criticisms of those,  they've put on their pedestals,  are mostly Hypocrites of the highest order....  who criticism others a the drop of a faart.

Some even had power once.  and used it to Bully others...  a far worse crime.   And most lack any real courage or starch.

Let Yee with no foul'art,  cast the first yonnie.

31 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

It's part and parcel of the game, the sport runs on the passion of the people. Part of that is everyone has an opinion on it and if you don't perform you'll be criticised.

Don't like it? Go get a 9-5er like every other Joe schmo out there and live in anonymity.

Don't bother explaining to a ceramic statue...  who wants to control passions like some sort of yo-yo...  to be toiled on and off,  Via his come hither pipers-charm.

39 minutes ago, Baghdad Bob said:

Got you.

We can say what we like cos they probably won't read it.  

Secondly they get abused at the games so we can do it here.

Thirdly paid up members have the right to bully and abuse players on social media cos we've paid money. 

Finally it's okay cos they get abused in the papers as well. 

I'm not sure you've helped your cause. 

 

 

You hate it so much, why come here.?

Why not make your own site,  in a whitewashed,  right wing styled show ?  

... and maybe   Israel Fau'lout  will happen along,  as well.

4 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

This is what we should be pushing for. The MCG is our home, we were born out of the ground. The MCC needs to come to the party on this, we no longer have reserves and under 19s playing every weekend, the field is immaculate and can handle a couple of training runs a week. Then it's just a matter of sorting out indoor facilities which shouldn't be hard to accommodate.

Stuff being near the G, we should be AT the G.

Its not Just...  the training facilities we need...  we need to own a Region.  To grow the clubs base,  from grass-roots and up.

So we need an inner-city catch-up place,  and an inner-city training oval,  next to a major station. Richmond...   so Gosch's,  with an office and social-facility... 

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And we need a major complex outside Melbourne...   somewhere for a future training complex.  Sandown or Dandenong-Sth.

35 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Could be the new Rutherglen Red.... never actually took the trip but apparently it was legend.

aagh....  Maybe it could be a Membership trip to the  'G',  with a choice of one-way Steam trip (for kids who need to be home straight after the game... V-line return ).

... or return trip,  for adults/parents with kids ( membership, with homeward-bound Wine Package),   to and from the  'G' ...   That would make it an easy taxi ride home,  from your local station.

1 hour ago, one_demon said:

Season is done.  No need to rush Lever back in.

I agree...  one more  'full game'  with Casey,  before coming back.

5 hours ago, picket fence said:

Frost has been excellent all year in a Blitzkrieged Backline. In fact I reckon he will be top 6 in the B&F !

Outs Oscar Oscar and oh did I say Oscar?

Inns  Salem, May, Hore, Lockhart, 

 

I would leave Oscar Baker in PF.    I reckon he's doing OK.

Ins :  May, Hore, Salem, Preuss,

Outs :  OMc, jWagner, Stretch, TMc    ?

emerg :  Lockhart,  Neal-Bullen

16 hours ago, loges said:

Out bodied every time he's in a contest.

At least OMc keeps out-bodying his opponent,  so he's in front...  keeping his opponent between him and the goal...  Tis just a pity that the opposition keep kicking the ball over Omc's head.!

Maybe he's a forward,  in someone else's body ?

The AFL FIX  is in...!

Where will it  turn-up,  next week ?

55 minutes ago, Diamond_Jim said:

Lots in that Mr Biffen

I have however become resigned to the Casey deal and increasingly see it as the club saviour if we play our cards right.

The inner city training ground is pie in the sky.

We need to build on the Casey attachment by targeting our marketing dollar towards that area. The shotgun approach is okay for the power clubs but we have to be smarter. No different than political parties targeting marginal seats.

How about a few subsidised buses from Casey to the MCG for instance.

Dee Casey Train.  

For the 'kick-off the season',  membership drive.     Free  'Dee-Train'  trip to the  'mcG'   ( Pakenham to the 'G' )

12 hours ago, monoccular said:

Next all booing will be banned.

What a pathetic mob we have running, or rather ruining, the AFL.

12 hours ago, chook fowler said:

They’d give me the Chair.

12 hours ago, Chook said:

Ridiculous penalty for something every footy fan has said.

11 hours ago, Demonland said:

Lucky no AFL officials were in my living room tonight. 

1 hour ago, Demon Disciple said:

Played mostly as a tall forward due to being 'tall' for his age at Fishy, but hasn't grown much over the past couple of years since being in the Gippsland Power footy program.

I'd say he is more agile as a player and probably more versatile whereas Petracca dominated as a general forward. Not as explosive as Petracca as a junior either.

Trac imo, was also a clear #1 in his year whereas Flanders has been mentioned as a top 5 pick in his lead up years, but never #1

Flanders looks like he has a low centre of gravity...  heavy thru the hips and legs ???

Has he got quick reflexes,  and mind ?

2 minutes ago, old dee said:

Looks like port Melbourne. Worse things could happen!

I just went to check on the Northport and Arden St Ovals.  Northport is apparently way too small (by 25M x 25M)...  and Arden st was recently extended to be the same size as telstra Dome.

Arden st has an outdoor pool,  and large office complex.

10 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Are the Demons capable of coming out and displaying some shinboner spirit?

Maybe a takeover/merger  'WJ'... ?

On 5/30/2019 at 9:19 PM, Demon Disciple said:

Sam Flanders = Fish Creek represent!!!

 

He  'looks',  a bit like Petracca...  does he play in a style like him

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-05-30/u18-championships-20-young-guns-to-watch

Hayden Young

11/4/01
188cm/82kg
Vic Country/Dandenong Stingrays
Defender 

Young looked every bit the early pick at the MCG against the Casey Scorpions VFL side when he gathered 17 disposals and six marks in a polished performance. He has at times played in the midfield this year but looks most comfortable and is more damaging across half-back, where his vision, poise and precise kicking stands out. Young, whose brother Lachie made his debut recently with the Western Bulldogs, is a good size and considered a leader within his group.

Lachie Ash

21/6/01
186cm/80kg
Vic Country/Murray Bushrangers
Defender

Ash brings real speed to the draft crop. He's a line-breaker off half-back who is given the licence to thrill: he enjoys whipping the ball under his arm and taking the game forward. Ash doesn't run aimlessly – he's composed with the ball but adds plenty of excitement. Ash has played at senior level before – he won a country premiership with Shepparton last year – and finished second in the Murray Bushrangers' best and fairest last season.

Dylan Stephens

8/1/01
183cm/70kg
South Australia/Norwood
Midfielder

A strong engine, combined with a turn of pace and a classy left foot make Stephens one of the more desirable midfielders available. Stephens, who grew up in country Victoria before moving to South Australia for school, has played for Norwood at senior level this season but will take on more responsibility for SA's under-18 season. Models his game on Greater Western Sydney star Josh Kelly. 

Dylan Williams

1/7/01
185cm/79kg
Vic Metro/Oakleigh Chargers
Forward

Williams showed his talent last year for the Chargers when he booted 14 goals in their finals series. When in attack Williams is a threat in the air, where his marking is a real strength, and also on the ground, given his savviness near goal and sharp left foot. He has also been used across half-back, where his reading of the play comes to the fore, and at times in bursts through the midfield. If Williams is having a quiet day he will often find a way to impact a game, and he has genuine X-factor and ability. 

Caleb Serong

9/2/01
179cm/82kg
Vic Country/Gippsland Power
Forward/midfielder

Serong is a powerful small forward/midfielder who can influence a game in a number of ways. The talented cricketer is sharp at ground level and neat by foot, and is able to set up teammates with deft passes and clever ball use. He's crafty around goal, and when he's in the midfield has a burst of speed. Serong, who will co-captain Vic Country at the carnival, averaged 22 disposals and six tackles in his first two games of the NAB League season with Gippsland.

Nick Bryan

22/10/01
202cm/87kg
Vic Metro/Oakleigh Chargers
Ruckman

Has come from the clouds to be the best ruckman in the draft class by some way. Bryan's form early this season – he averaged 25 hit-outs a game in the first three rounds for the Chargers – saw him win selection in the Australian under-18s team to face VFL side Casey Scorpions in April. Although lightly framed, Bryan's strengths lie in being an extra midfielder around the ground. He has good skills and game sense, and can also provide a marking option. 

Thomson Dow

16/10/01
182cm/71kg
Vic Country/Bendigo Pioneers
Midfielder

The younger brother of Carlton's Paddy has taken the eye of recruiters this year. He is different to Paddy, playing a little bit taller and occasionally drifting forward to offer a target. Dow is lean but agile and with a burst, and started the season in strong form for the Pioneers, including a 28-disposal and two-goal effort against the Geelong Falcons in round one. 

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-05-30/u18-championships-20-young-guns-to-watch

2 hours ago, drdrake said:

Watching this Young from vic country would be great off half back

I just had a read about 20 anticipated AFL young guns ?   He's one who sounds good to me.

Also that young ruck (Nick Bryan) , and another running midfielder (Dylan Stephens) who also sounded interesting. 

Nick Bryan,  Dylan Stephens, Caleb Serong, Lachie Ash,

Hayden Young

11/4/01
188cm/82kg
Vic Country/Dandenong Stingrays
Defender 

Lachie Ash

21/6/01
186cm/80kg
Vic Country/Murray Bushrangers
Defender

Dylan Stephens

8/1/01
183cm/70kg
South Australia/Norwood
Midfielder

Dylan Williams

1/7/01
185cm/79kg
Vic Metro/Oakleigh Chargers
Forward

Nick Bryan

22/10/01
202cm/87kg
Vic Metro/Oakleigh Chargers
Ruckman

Thomson Dow

16/10/01
182cm/71kg
Vic Country/Bendigo Pioneers
Midfielder

4 hours ago, ding said:

Spargo still in makes me suspect we have stopped trying to win, while Hannan in with no demonstrated  form reeks of desperation.

Spargo = bad form = stays in

Hannan = No form = comes in

 

I have given up trying to understand our selections this year. The club has lost the plot and become more and more desperate, whilst the team has shown no signs of improvement. God what a cluster-[censored] of a season.

I picked a bad year to quit glue sniffing.

 

 

https://finalsiren.com/MatchDetails.asp?GameID=8162&Code=95aa2e8ad5f574b7136f26823590d676&Sort=Rating Desc

1 hour ago, bing181 said:

Spargo had 10 possessions last week. (To go with his 3 marks, 4 tackles and goal.)

To put that in context, Lockhart had 8, Hunt 7 and Garlett 6, all of whom had fewer tackles than Spargo, and except for Lockhart, fewer marks.

You see what you want to see.

4 hours ago, ding said:

Spargo still in makes me suspect we have stopped trying to win, while Hannan in with no demonstrated  form reeks of desperation.

Spargo = bad form = stays in

Hannan = No form = comes in

 

3 hours ago, stuie said:

Torn meniscus. Operation happened this week, will be out for a while.

 

Damn.

On 5/29/2019 at 2:10 PM, Damo said:

What did Petracca have that limited his pre-season? I dont recall him being out for extended time or in for surgery? 

One thing I do know, that is that when we finally find out what is going on with injuries and their mis-handling, it will start with the preamble from the coach or Pert that:  "we all know that... blah blah blah", as if we have known for some time what the F is going on. This is aimed at limiting reaction and gives me the tom [censored].

a knee cleanup.

51 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Lever? Thought he would play a half to 3/4 quarters.  Queens birthday??? Unlikely !!

I think HE pulled the pin on a Darwin return.

I hope the club hasn't penalised him for that.?

2 hours ago, Biffen said:

Luckily for everyone I’m back.

Was involved in an incident after the Hawthorn match and have had to take some time out to contemplate my actions.

Next Hawks game I’m  going to wear a Hawks guernsey and  score a few own goals. A bit like Jordy.

I thought that kid looked like you Biff...   but whats with the Hawks,  I always thought you were a loyal Dee.? 

Or were you there undercover...  infiltrating the Hawks cheer-squad.?   ?

9 hours ago, Rusty Nails said:

Pretty sure they will retain Coniglio DV.  They were never going to lose all three of their star trio, Kelly, Coniglio & Cameron.

Cameron is still up but even if he decides to take a mad offer elsewhere i doubt it would be us after this year's debacle and Sunday's bog ordinary performance.

I expect us to hoist a very wet sail  'RN',  with $$$$'s written all over it.    Coniglio...

Perhaps we could offer up the money we  saved...  by not hitching up the  $ulky.

23 hours ago, gregdemon said:

Terrible  after eye surgery ???    allergic to the  anathestic or some thing..  does not make sense ???

What, your kidding me.    I can't believe it.    So there was not lead in to this sad thing,  for any of thm to prepare.

R.I.P.  Anna Green.