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@waynewussell @Scoop Junior @anyonewhowenttotrainingatGoschspaddocktoday… did any of you keep track of numbers of goals scored during the simulations, who was scoring them, and how they were scored?

Signed, an interested interstate nuffy.

47 minutes ago, Ghostwriter said:

Luker wasn’t at training, nor was he in the team photo.

Andy was at training though. He walked over from the rooms with Koz. 

Any chance that Luker could be in WA for family reasons?

5 hours ago, waynewussell said:

I asked Kilani if he was coming, he responded with, "How you going"

Did he say that with a sly wink?

7 hours ago, old dee said:

Thanks hardtack. Interesting it has not been explained by the person who made the comment. Enjoy 2025 hardtack. 

People are essentially lazy I think.

I just had the first chemotherapy session of my return, and feeling ok so far…but it is early days yet 😁. Hopefully this doesn’t spoil my 2025 too much; I will be on this for a few months, I suspect.

3 minutes ago, Demon Disciple said:

Let’s hope the boys used Selley’s…………..

 

Tarzan’s Grip!

6 hours ago, old dee said:

What does “ a bit too good for demo leaders” mean?

Perhaps that a lot of posters have called out his previously thin build? He has bulked up quite a bit now.

1 hour ago, old dee said:

I know I am old but I have absolutely no idea what you are saying. Please explain! Sorry I couldn't help the last sentence but would still like to know.⁵

I think it’s a reference to the muscle definition in Jefferson’s arms, as can be seen in the photo above. But what would I know…I’m old as well.

Maybe it’s because I’m in Sydney and we aren’t saturated with radio (and TV maybe?) talk about AFL comings and goings, but I’ve noticed no media talk of us being a bottom 5 team or even being out of finals contention.

But there are good reasons why such a lack of confidence might exist… as has already been pointed out, our very poor second half of last season, we are the equal second oldest list in the comp, Trac is yet to show conclusively that there are no detrimental effects from his injuries (mental or physical), yes he’s looking much fitter physically, but Clarrie is yet to show conclusively that his head is back in the game, we have lost two very important cogs in ANB and Brayshaw (the latter definitely affected last season’s results…you’d hope so, but have we yet found a suitable replacement?), it is yet to be determined if we have a fully and effectively functioning forward line, rookies are known to often have the second year blues (otherwise they wouldn’t have coined a term for it), our new coaching line up is yet to show whether they will make the changes that will bring results (we’ll have to wait until game-day to find that out) and finally, something out of the club’s control, there are 17 other teams, all looking to improve their performances and who also have quality rookies and experienced older heads, so until we face them, we have no idea whether all of the aforementioned will see us rise or fall.

Having said all of that, and as I said in another topic, I believe we’ll finish in the eight, but not top four, meaning our odds for a premiership are not good.

1 hour ago, Roost it far said:

Who bought you to kill the party?

It’s my inner realist… let me apologise on my behalf.

I’m thinking top eight, but not top four. At who’s expense I have no idea, but I’m hoping that Freo implodes and does a Dees ‘24.

7 hours ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

 

@layzie, you'll have to help them; they appear not to digg it...

Hah… so this nickname was bestowed upon him as the team showered post training? 

6 hours ago, layzie said:

Fix'd

Excuse my ignorance, but where does a nickname of Dirk come from?  Dirk as in a type of dagger? Dirk Gently and His Holistic Detective Agency? Dirk Welham? Dirk Van Hartog? Dirk Nowitzki? Deadly Dirk? I needs ta know!

On 22/01/2025 at 15:13, Demonstone said:

Slick

Our saving grace.

On 22/01/2025 at 13:00, adonski said:

if Jeffo kicks 10 during a Casey match sim but no one is there to see it, did it really happen?

Every now and zen.

16 hours ago, bing181 said:

Yet.

He wouldn't be the first to take a few seasons to find his feet at AFL level.

Can only be a positive if he does.

I’m pretty sure that was the case with ANB.

@Ghostwriter Thanks for taking this on… I’d completely lost track of the original post that I put up at the beginning of last season (life got in the way).

@Demonland Firstly, could this post be pinned for easy reference, and secondly, is there any way that Ghostwriter could be given permanent editing permission, so that updates to the original post don’t need to be made via yourself? (I think the Edit option is removed after 24(?) hours)

I’ve just started watching a Japanese series on Netflix called Asura. It is directed by one of Japan’s great directors, Hirokazu Kore-eda, and is about a family comprising aging parents and their four daughters, all of whom have taken very different paths in their lives. It is beautifully written, superbly acted (featuring some of Japan’s most noted actors), and the directing, as is to be expected with Kore-eda at the helm, is simply perfect!

Please watch it… if you’ve had the good fortune to have watched Midnight Diner, then you will absolutely LOVE this series.

1 hour ago, Roost it far said:

Get these reports up faster.

I hope that was a tongue in cheek comment (emoji’s are your friend), however, and just in case it wasn’t, you know what they say…’if you want something done properly, do it yourself.’

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56 minutes ago, dpositive said:

Ton is as mythical as his inspiration.

I best cease my poor attempts to construct frivolous reportage.

No no no, keep working on it!! Practice makes perfect, besides which, the bar for perfection here, is set pretty low. Now, have at it!!

9 hours ago, Macca said:

Sorry to hear about your health, hardtack

Thoughts and prayers are with you

And I must take a look at Eggers's other movies.  Have heard that the 3 you mentioned are all good

His films are so visceral… I feel clammy just watching them. Lighthouse is an amazing piece of art with a plot that is mind bending! Willem Dafoe is his usual brilliant self… he has become possibly my favourite actor now, if not for all time.

And yeah, my health is not great, but in Nield speak, it is what it is. I go back into chemotherapy on the 29th, so I’m enjoying my current toxin free state as much as possible before they hook me up again 😁

15 hours ago, Macca said:

Newly released Nosferatu is quite superb and must be seen on the big screen for the cinematography alone.  A full remake of the 1922 classic

A Classic horror gothic tale but mysterious, dark & quite dramatic.  Some have described the movie as a bit slow but there was something happening in each scene

Here's the 1922 version, out in the public domain

Unfortunately, with my current state of health, I’m unable to get out to the cinema, but it is one film I will definitely be getting on Blu Ray the day it’s released… I’m a big fan of director Robert Eggers (The Witch, The Northmen and Lighthouse). I already have the original Friedrich Murnau 1922 release and the Werner Herzog versions of Nosferatu, so apart from the fact it is an Eggers film, as a completionist, I am compelled to add it to my collection!

27 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

We didn't make the finals during Hardeman's time, unfortunately.

I had a chance meeting with Gary some years ago and I was surprised that he wasn't much taller than me.  I'm your standard six-footer or 183 cm and he was listed at 187cm.  

His high marking was a standout feature of his game and he was clearly blessed with a natural big leap.

12 minutes ago, bush demon said:

Don't think Gary Hardeman ever played in a final...

Yes, you’re both correct… perhaps it was a game we were playing that could have secured us a place in the finals? Or perhaps I’ve just lost the plot, along with my memory.

With regards to his height, I noticed that of the entire list back then, our two tallest, and only players above 187cm, were just 193cm.

i wonder where all of the high 190’s and over 200’s, were hiding back then.

17 hours ago, chook fowler said:

After Hassa my heroes were Tassie Johnston, Donny Williams, Barry Bourke and then Ross Dillon. Later came the one and only Tulip.

Yeah, mine were Tassie as well as Townsend and Stan Alves, and then along came Greg Parke, Max Walker, Greg Wells and Gary Hardeman; all favourites of mine from that post premiership era. I have a vague memory of Hardeman being knocked out early in a final (can’t recall who the culprit was), something that pretty much knocked us out of the running.