hardtack

7 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

Nice to see two AC/DC songs there tho (even if they arent AC/DC's best songs :P )

Yes, why haven’t these kids heard of Bon Scott??!!

To be honest, I was a little underwhelmed by that ‘highlights’ reel… I think if he was given responsibility for editing it, he’d probably cut out at least three occasions where, but for the oppositions poor finishing, he would have conceded three goals; the ordinary spoil right at the beginning of the reel that was collected by his direct opponent who proceeded to kick it into the post, a handball in tight under pressure (admittedly) that was intercepted on the forward flank and passed to an oppo player in the forward pocket and finally, a kick out that was easily intercepted by an opponent who proceeded to kick a behind.

Apart from those efforts, I thought his kicking was good when he was in the clear, so I suppose he reads the play well enough to give his team mates a target, but a couple of his kicks did only end up with team mates because they marked well under pressure, not because he placed the kick perfectly for them.

Sorry, but I couldn’t get excited about him. I’m still thinking we’ll probably take Allan, but if Tauru does slip back down the order as clubs get cold feet, I’d be more than happy for us to take a chance on him (I’m not sure we’d take him at 5).

15 minutes ago, Olgreybeard49 said:

I reckon there's a PHD waiting for someone to research how far into a social media thread before there is an ad hominem, snark or off topic post (like this one). Sorta like Godwin's law. Plenty of examples here to start.

Are you suggesting that I’m guilty of making an ad hominem attack, snark, or off topic post? If so, then I suggest you look into the history of posts aimed at Saty, and if not, and I have misread your “(like this one)” remark, then apologies for my misunderstanding.

3 hours ago, Damo said:

Why bother?

Nothing personal, but can we please stop this nonsense.

14 hours ago, Macca said:

Must have a look at Ted Lasso!

*Spoiler Alert*

 

 

 

As for the The Penguin, the logo in the sky at the end was just brilliant

So there will be more, but what that more is and how long away the spin-off might be, is anyone's guess

And how good was Cristin Milioti as Sofia!

Played her part to perfection

She didn't quite steal the show as Colin Farrell was just mesmerising as the Penguin

I'm giving it 4.5 Stars 

Yes, the logo! I am wondering if Sofia will be continuing as herself, or is she likely to emerge in the role of an actual Batman super villain such as Catwoman (was she a villain?) or as the Joker’s ‘partner’ (name slips my mind).

I like to think that Victor will reappear.

I watched For All Mankind… first two seasons were fantastic, but I thought it flounders a bit in seasons 3&4.

Wondering what to watch next… maybe Dark Matter.

I imagine they will have gone through all possible scenarios and permutations of which players they would have to decide between at pick 5 (eg. if Langford, Tauru and Smith were all available, which would they take), and possibly the same at pick 9, but that will depend heavily on who is taken at 5 (eg, if Smith, then Allen…if Langford, then Reid or best small mid available).

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.

3 hours ago, Macca said:

Initially I thought the final episode of 'The Penguin' was excellent but slightly surprising.  But when looked at from an overall perspective a week later, the ending was close to perfect and very well done

Will make some further comments in a week or 2

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.

1 hour ago, Bang Bang Bang said:

Yes but if these guys from the Herald Sun are to be believed (and they usually are, let's be honest) we won't be letting Tauru slip past us. So, willingly choosing Tauru over Langford looks likely.

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

On 11/11/2024 at 12:43, Roost it far said:

Langford looks a beast. You’d be hard to complain if ends up a Demon.

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.

3 hours ago, Tarax Club said:

83 - Slim  

Would be a great addition, immediately enhances club culture. Get him in.

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?

8 hours ago, hardtack said:

I’m hoping he might accept my invitation to sit in with my band for a few tunes, tomorrow

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

7 hours ago, spirit of norm smith said:

DD36.  I’m happy if that’s the case.  I’d like to keep 5 &9, to use on 2 elite midfielders.

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.

18 hours ago, No. 31 said:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-17/documentary-sydney-punk-band-hard-ons/104471574

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).

6 hours ago, Roost it far said:

Nothing on the MFC website??

 

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?

30 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

Believe it or not the emoji has disappeared from my emoji options.

Did you pinch it, bb ...

That and the facepalm have gone awol.

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

@Demonstone, @Cranky Franky and @hardtack, can we tempt you over to NoT$NoB$, where Herzog and Fassbinder will feel very comfortable?

(I appreciate that might be a bridge too far for you, at least, Mr Stone!😄)

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…

2 hours ago, Demonstone said:

Apropos of nothing at all, I once saw a short film called 'Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe'.

It was at the old Valhalla Cinema in Victoria Street, Richmond in the early 80s.

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.

32 minutes ago, Tarax Club said:

It’s a toss up between Helter Skelter and Ken Kesey. But suspect Kesey would rather eat his hat.

I was thinking Jim Jones v Nathan Jones

54 minutes ago, COOLX said:

A rubbish co-captain with no balls. Ordinary player in a weak team. Nothing to offer. Are trying to get number one draft pick next year? Goody must be laughing as Jones is no threat to his job. Such a very underwhelming situation we are in.

Time to change your profile name to KOOLADE.

17 hours ago, old dee said:

You would probably be locked out at Casey anyway Hardtack.

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.

On 25/10/2024 at 15:46, Bring-Back-Powell said:

For the actual start to preseason, I reckon you’d be looking at 11 November for the 1st to 4 year players and 25 November for the balance.

You’d imagine there will be a stack of senior players making early appearances for obvious reasons.

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.