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Ok, followed the link... all makes sense now. I hope you also contact channel 7 to let them know your feelings. In fact, if it affects enough people, is it worth considering a petition up on Change.org?

Are you back for round 1 on Easter Saturday Rob? I'll be down in Melbourne with my son for that (staying in the city).

Is that the definition of being "counter productive"?

Why? Did My Kitchen Rules leave a bad taste in your mouth?

That's the thing... you can never actually meet deviates. Deviants on the other hand...

7:10 on the east coast

sure it's not Fistville?

Indeed I do... I wouldn't call you a die hard supporter... barracker maybe, but supporter, definitely not.

You'll have to be asking Ruffles that question.

Great report, but I do have to pull you up on one grammatical error (but it's obviously good news that JKH seems to have been working on his upper body strength).... JKH ran AND threw the corridor a few times in match sims. Got caught the odd time time without many options before him, but very quick! Also his goal kicking drew some applause from the crowd.

If you can't stick with the club through the bad times, then as far as I'm concerned, you don't deserve to enjoy the good times when they eventually come. If every financial member withdrew their support when things go bad, there would be no good times ahead as there would no longer be a club for you to follow.

It just keeps getting better at Windy Hill... apparently Sheedy is poised to return... http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/essendon-rejoices-as-kevin-sheedy-is-set-to-return-home-20150303-13u4yf.html

Freo haven't exactly named a weak squad... looks like they may be taking this a little more seriously than one might expect: 1. Hayden Ballantyne, 8. Nick Suban, 9. Matt De Boer, 10. Michael Walters, 11. Tom Sheridan, 12. Jon Griffin, 13. Tendai Mzungu, 16. David Mundy, 17. Hayden Crozier, 18. Luke Mcpharlin, 19. Connor Blakely, 20. Matt Taberner, 21. Michael Barlow, 22. Tanner Smith, 23. Chris Mayne, 24. Max Duffy, 27. Lachie Neale, 28. Brady Grey, 29. Matthew Pavlich, 30. Zac Clarke, 32. Stephen Hill, 33. Cam Sutcliffe, 34. Lee Spurr, 35. Michael Apeness, 36. Alex Silvagni, 37. Michael Johnson, 38. Jack Hannath, 41. Paul Duffield, 46. Clancee Pearce

Not complaining at all LDvC... I initially expressed surprise that Jetta wasn't there, but then my inner "grumpy old man" escaped his cage and couldn't resist responding to Demonland's comment re "fan site"... I too believe D'land and all admins do a great job.

That you like to blow your own trumpet? ;-)

In which case, the fans responded in the poll with a resounding "No" vote (74% or thereabouts) to not including new recruits (Lamumba was on that list) and Watts had more votes than Dawes (7 vs 2). Alas, poor Nev was slotted away in the Others vote, so we will never know if he earned a place of not.

I know it's just a banner, but I have to admit to being a little disappointed that Jetta didn't get the recognition he deserves. For a long time he was a popular whipping boy on these forums (along with Dunn and Watts among others), but last year he turned his game around and was probably the most improved player on our list (even moreso than the Ped). I certainly would have had him ahead of Grimes or Lamumba who is yet to play a game in the red and blue... yes, I know he's in the leadership group, but I would have thought players have to earn their place on the BANNER!

Sorry, but I disagree entirely with this. By all reports, Hogan has had a relatively solid pre-season, has been doing all that is required of him and has not been experiencing any issues with his back. The MFC would know that they have the veritable snow flake's chance in hell of making finals, so they may as well go as hard as possible in the early part of the season in an effort to win a few games (or at least run a few good teams very close) and to boost memberships and they also know that the best way to do that is to hit the ground running and with some confidence/self-belief. . Injuries can happen at any time as we have already seen. These guys are professional AFL players who essentially live to play the game and to win regardless of the game's significance, so why hold them back?

Unreal!

The thought did cross my mind as I was typing that response :-)

It should be awarded a 9 point goal... just like in cricket if the ball hits the fielders helmet (if placed on the ground) a boundary is awarded.

Well, I'm going to go against popular thought here and suggest that we will win against Port. We ran them close last year and I believe that with a half decent forward line and a back line that will actually be able to move the ball forward quickly, we are in with a real chance. Oh, and Toumpas will give Ollie an absolute toweling.

Hopefully, once those players you list are gone, there will be a winning culture instilled at the club and their absence won't make a difference.

A person's sexuality should not be an issue.

Perhaps NB, but I thought that the Suns looked good already, and once they get up and running, they are going to be scary good...I only hope we catch them on a bad day in round 1.