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Some comments on here really leave me scratching my head. Based on a ‘highlights’ reel, some will say he’s the bee’s knees and others talk of his disposal being sub par. How is it that there is such a vast difference in how people see the footage? I know they don’t always work out (Weid, Toumpas, Sc..Sc..Sc..Sc..Sc..Scully, etc), but these players get the ranking they are given by the pundits, based on a bit more than just a two or three minute long highlights reel. And the pundits seem to all be in agreement on the top five (not that I’ve followed them too closely). I’m going to be content with whoever we take at pick 6(5) as I have faith in Taylor and the coaching team’s judgement…coupled with the fact that this is such an even draft when it comes to picks one to, possibly, fifteen.

Couldn’t agree more! I think it has left open the chance of the return of a character who appears to have been killed, and the very final shot provides a strong clue as to what will unfold in season two! It is a brilliant series! I also watched the entire three seasons of Ted Lasso over 3 days, and I have to say that, along with Slow Horses, that has to be one of the best scripted and acted series that I’ve seen to date. To maintain the level of consistency that they do, over three seasons, is nothing short of miraculous.

I’d be happy for us to get Tauru and then go for the best mid available at pick 11 (our pick 9).

I don’t think I’ll be complaining regardless of who ends up being our pick 5(6) pick up… Smith, Langford, Draper, Tauru; I’d be happy with any of them.

I hear he’s a bit of a fat boy.

If it’s a choice between, Smith, Tauru and Langford… go for Smith if Smith is already taken, take a chance on Tauru, If Smith and Tauru are gone, there’s a chance that means Draper or even O’Sullivan (although highly unlikely) are available, in which case, one of those two over Langford. Pick 9 can be the best available player (Allen? Smillie? Armstrong?)… I suspect a mid or back, so maybe not Armstrong. I’d prefer Allen. The big question though, is… @Mouseymoo, do you plan to get off the fence and offer us your picks?

He informed me that they’re playing in Melbourne, so unfortunately, it’s negatory!

I’d love for us to get Smith at 5, but if not available, and Tauru is, I’d be happy for us to take a gamble on him and then with pick 9, take the best available mid.

The Hard Ons are a fantastic live band. Blacky the guitarist and Raymond Ann the bassist have another band Nunchucka Superfly that play around Sydney, and Blacky does the occasional solo show. I run into him every now and then as we both live in the same suburb; in fact I’m hoping he might accept my invitation to sit in with my band for a few tunes, tomorrow (I have what my band mates probably think is a bad habit, of inviting guests to sit in with the band).

There was another missive from Brad Green today, informing us of Pert’s resignation and progress with Smith etc, but there was no mention of anything to do with Nathan Jones. Does this mean it’s a fabrication by the press or does it mean they are yet to make up their minds?

That and the facepalm have gone awol.

Ok, fair point… but getting back on track, I think that if Jonesy report is true and he is coming back, there could be a big change in attitude…

The result of a bet he had with Klaus Kinski. The short film is included as sn extra in a Blu Ray box set I have of Werner Herzog films, along with Burden of Dreams, the documentary on the making of Fitzcarraldo.

I was thinking Jim Jones v Nathan Jones

Time to change your profile name to KOOLADE.

Yeah, even if it was an open session 🤣

I’d find it impossible to do a top 100, purely because there are so many songs that I’d hate to have to rate one above the other 😁. I was a bit surprised however, that you don’t have a single Easybeats song in there. I’ll see if I can put together a list at some point.

Thanks @kev martin, that’s very helpful. I’d hate to get down there only to find they were at Casey… because we’ll be flying down on hard earned frequent flyer points I suspect we will therefore need to book a fair way in advance, something that only adds to the degree of difficulty.

Thanks BBP! However and apologies, I should have been clearer, as I’m thinking of next year after they return from the Xmas/new year break. I’ll amend my original post.

Asking about Preseason Training times. I probably ask this question every year, but does anyone know when the club will resume full training after the Xmas/New Years break, next year? I want to catch at least one session at Gosch’s with my son, if I’m in any condition to make the trip down from Sydney; unfortunately there’s no way we can get to Casey, so sessions there are out of the question. Thanks in advance!

Yaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwnnn!! 😉Just kidding… an enjoyable anecdote that’s probably needed at this point in the thread… the speculation does my head in, but at least this time there are enough good draftees to go around for everyone!

Both would be better! (Smith & Smillie - for context)

While you’re on Netflix, watch the Korean series, Move to Heaven… it’s one of the best drama series I’ve seen, full stop. Also, there’s the second season of a great Korean series Hellbound, starting on Friday (on Netflix).

Any dates for Delisted Free Agency?

I’m hoping we get him with pick 5… there are enough quality mids that pick 9 will still be well used.