P-man

Haven’t played this poorly for a while.

That’s what one fumble can do

Shaky start from both sides.

I’m ready. Bring on the booze and the boos.

I knew I’d enjoy it before I opened it. “Fearless, loyal and undaunted, Nathan Jones never changed. At times, in our darkest days, he seemed to turn back into traffic as if to say, ‘‘You can beat us by 100 points but you’re going to get sore doing it.’’ And the fans remember those things.” Amen.

I recorded the SF on Fox and the post match discussion panel, consisting of Roos, McGuire, Brereton and King, is surrounded by Melbourne fans who keep chanting Roosy’s name. I must have watched it twenty times over just to see Roosy’s reaction. The smile on his face is absolutely brilliant. He’s left in no doubt how much the fans love him for what he did for this great club. He’ll be cheering the boys on today just like the rest of us.

He seems to have a lot of “bad nights” for a supposed great. Lost count of the number of times he gets exposed 1v1. He’s a good player sure but the bloke isn’t fit to clean Scarlett’s boots. Annoys me when he gets placed in the same conversation.

Seeing Richmond trudge off the ground sullen faced makes me so very happy.

Forget just current day. He’s one of the most overrated players of all time.

Take away Richmond’s pressure and this is what you’re left with. The same top heavy side they’ve always been.

This is absolutely glorious.

Matchups aside, Fritta has been one of the weaker performers in the finals thus far. I would have dropped Tyson before him as he gets exposed on the outside, but on form Fritsch is not a big loss.

It was only labelled a dive because it was Oliver. If it was the majority of other players it would have gone practically unnoticed.

I’m not sure where the rich stereotype comes from. I asked my butler and he didn’t know either.

I don’t hold a grudge against Chip. Or even Scully. Howe on the other hand can get stuffed after the way he carried on waxing lyrical about his love for Bucks and Collingwood. He showed little respect for the club that drafted him. I wish him no success. Needless to say, Jonesy’s loyalty and resilience is a rare thing. He has the respect of the entire football world and rightly so.

Mate. You started the thread asking if Goodwin was the right guy. In April. And you’re the one saying I told you so? Come on.

Enjoyed this one from the couch. I was doubly happy when the game ended. Firstly because we won. Secondly because I wouldn’t have to keep hearing Bruce pronounce Salem as “Sahlum”. Interesting that every man and his dog was texting me tonght compared to hardly any last week. They can sense we’re coming ??

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Bottom six in descending order would be Vanders, Nibbler, Hannan, Weed, Spargo and JKH. That group would compare well with most other sides in the top 8. With the way he’s playing I think he’d be in the top six. It’s not underselling his performance against us last time to say it was Carey-esque. Stop him and Danger and we win the game.

Man, that is actually a bummer. BnF winner at two clubs is an amazing achievement of which he should be very proud. Thanks Bernie. Fantastic servant and will always be fondly remembered.

Flights and accommodation are sorted. Now for the last piece of the puzzle. Can’t believe we get to thump the Cats under Friday night lights. Could not be more pumped.

I’ll continue to hang my hat on the early call to draft Hibbo, and tell anyone who will listen about it, but I made a proper meal of this one. I knew he had skills but the form line over a two year period just wasn’t there for me. In retrospect perhaps it was him being shuffled around position wise that was to his detriment. Along with the whole playing for a drug cheating shammozle thing. Predicting he’d be a good pick up is one thing but it would’ve taken a serious optimist to foresee the player he is right now.

I meant to type “Yes”. Stupid keyboard.

Brayshaw’s elevation this season has also been exceptional but Harmes has come from a lower base.

Most improved player this year. No question.