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Peders = Shocks or Shocker

As much as I would like to visit that part of the world (really want to get to Iceland one day), it should be noted that Sweden has one of the highest suicide rates in the world...guess that fits with your description OD.

Not if you're from Scandinavia.

The Devil's Advocate

Why not just something simple and to the point: "The Todd"

Hell no Kitty!

Wheels, Davey, Jetta, et al say hello (and Bennell didn't exactly walk out on the club, so I'm not sure why you listed him)...and how many non-indigenous players have walked out on the club? Another for Tipingwuti here.

Yes, I have to say that Whitfield didn't exactly look too excited about his selection.

Starting????

Hehe, corrected... but I would like to see him rock on with the Dees.

Based on the brief set of highlights, I would like to see him rookied,

Bears a slight resemblance to a certain Jones lad pre hair removal... hope he shows the same endeavour.

We will keep these kids because, despite our on-field performances, this year has seen a seismic shift in our culture which is going to manifest itself through the pre-season and hopefully bear fruit in season 2013. We will become a club that kids wish to remain with, particularly now that we have recruited players with premiership/finals experience and who have proven leadership ability.

Might have been that the talk of "soft tissue injuries" put them off... I hadn't realised they could give you paper cuts.

I would rate Watts as pretty much an elite kick, Davey another, Jones is fast becoming a very very reliable kick and would not be far off.

I hope there's no salt involved.

As was more than half our list during the time he was with us; let's not use Scully as a kicking benchmark.

Exactly OD, and I would think that perhaps the HUN are trying to catch back some ground from (is that even a valid expression?) Corowhine.

Maybe, but the AFL had also decided we weren't tanking in the past... it has now been proven that trial by media can force their hand.

Add to this, Carlton are now being brought into the spotlight over an alleged 15 players other than Judd, being on teh Vissy payroll: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/more-news/fifteen-carlton-players-on-visy-payroll-along-with-chris-judd/story-e6frf9jf-1226519884959

So, sorry to go off topic, but does anyone have anything to report on how Dawes was looking at his first session with the club?

Bartram's retirement has probably saved one of MacDonald/Sellar. I really hope they now sign Jetta.

Had a lot of time for Barts... shame to see him go, but I guess this explains why Gillies was signed up so quickly; plus that gives us the option of using another draft pick.

"I could beat him with my eyes tied behind my back"

Cardinal Fang, fetch the comfy chair!!