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The only Shakesperian line I could remember was "bull's pizzle". No idea why that one stuck. But it certainly applies to the way Essendon are flogging their dead horse.

For those Watts "bashers", this will probably be disappointing news. From the MFC twitter account, Roos presser... "Roos: (Watts is) improving over the course of the season, he's been doing the roles we've been asking him to doing all year"

Nah... I go to my old stomping grounds in Melbourne when I want a dose of culture

Are you suggesting that Tasmanians have culture?

I finally got around to watching Ben Stiller's Secret Life of Walter Mitty the other day and really enjoyed it... well written and well acted. And besides, just about anything with Shirley MacLaine and Sean Penn in it, cannot be bad! One good thing about having young kids means I have an excuse to go and indulge in the occassional guilty pleasure... went and saw Godzilla (latest remake) recently and absolutely loved it and will go and see Guardians of the Galaxy in the next week or two. Have to say though, that I am a sucker for Godzilla... having DVDs of every Godzilla and associated kaiju such as Baragon, Mecha Godzilla, King Ghidorah (and Mecha Ghidorah), Mothra and so on... I have roughly 45 of the TOHO films on DVD. The only dud was that appalling American effort in the 90's (or whenever it was).

I really will never understand guys like Garlett and Robinson. As players they have talent to burn, but then they go and throw it all away. They remind me of anyone who takes up smoking these days, armed with the knowledge of the harm it will most likely do to them further down the track. It's just a bizarre mentality (maybe as bizarre as mine for offering up that analogy).

How many millions of times have I told you not to exagerate!!

Based on Brad Miller's review of Dom Barry's game on Garlett on the weekend, I would love to see him given another chance to impress at the top level... Dom Barry: Dom had 19 disposals, two tackles, zero missed tackles and zero fumbles. He had the job on Jeff Garlett and played all over the ground, starting on the half-back line. Dom also played a little bit on the wing, inside mid and back-pocket, as the Blues moved Garlett around to try and get an advantage. Playing on a known AFL player, we were really pleased with Dom’s effort, and his ability to limit Garlett’s influence on the game. The only time Garlett looked dangerous was when Dom had minor concentration errors around traffic and stoppages. One resulted in a shot on goal, but for the majority of the day, Dom beat Garlett in any position they played. A great aspect of Dom’s game this week, as well as playing on and beating a good player, was his ability to win his share of the ball, which has been the area lacking in previous weeks. He had it 20-odd times and rarely makes an error by foot. He was also really clean at ground level and gave the ball to a teammate in a better position. http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2014-08-05/vfl-player-review-round-17

That is it in a nutshell. It is NOT a conspiracy against the MFC, it was NOT an act of thuggery by Merrett, it is NOT a corrupt MRP... it is simply an inept MRP who apparently do not keep track of past decisions and hence have no standards in place.

That was never my argument. My argument was about those who are claiming it was intentional and about the fact that there are many here who seem to believe there is a massive conspiracy against the club. I don't believe that I mentioned anywhere that he should have gotten off scott free.

I have watched the video numerous times. He came across Pedersen wth both arms stretched out in an attempt to get at the ball and it is his elbow that connects...there was no intent to strike him in the head... that was just a consequence of how they were both travellng.

I'm not particularly concerned over what people think of my argument. I base it purely on the speed at which both players were travelling when the collision occurred, and despite what others might think, I still stand by my belief that neither could have avoided the contact. Regardless... whatever any of us think, we have no influence.

The only problem with that photo is that it doesn't show the speed at which both players were closing in on the ball. I honestly could not see Merrett pulling up (or out of) that contest at all. Just an unfortunate incident.

Agree... Conca's hit to my mind was far worse than Vickery's and potentially more dangerous. He should have been given the rest of the season on the sidelines at least.

Fair enough Chook, but the way people are reacting on here, you could be forgiven for thinking that Merret had gone at Pedersens head with his elbow cocked and no other intent than to take his man out, which is complete and utter BS. And that's not to mention the fact that many on here seem to be labouring under the illusion that there's a major conspiracy against the MFC.

This will no doubt bring howls of outrage, but at the time it happened and in numerous replays, I saw no malice or intent in that incident... it was simply two blokes going at full tilt from different directions with eyes on the ball. Merret's arm was straight (not bent at the elbow) and it appeared he was trying to intercept the ball. In simple terms, it was a footballing incident.

Kevin Bacon? Wouldn't that be 6 degrees of speck-ulation?

I wish he played for us.

Why bother with any award?... it's simply recognition for what the winner has achieved or excelled at in their particular field. Can't say it means a lot to me, but I'm happy to see him recognised for his efforts.

Exactly... in fact, go to the Australian of the Year website and you will see precisely why he was given the gong.

It is an award, not a job... from the Wiki page on the award: "Nothing comes with this office except an inscribed chunk of green glass. There's no title; no stipend; no uniform; no official residence; nothing to pin in the lapel; and only the haziest of duties. What the winners are given is a voice." Sure it might be nice if he were to comment on the shooting down of MH17, but it is NOT his responsibility to do so.

Ask you a couple of questions and you think I'm stalking you? If you don't want people questioning you, don't post... simple. Anyway, why was Goodes nominated and made Australian of the year? Do you think it may have had something to do with his stance on racism? As a result, don't you think he may have a "mandate" to represent his people? And what exactly has he been "banging on about"? I can't say I've noticed him much in the news.

What exactly is he supposed to do in the role he has been given?

Loved that "mini opera"

I would only be happy for Frawley to move on if we were definitely going to get Malceski (sp?) on-board.