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You're probably right OD... so I'm wondering who was on the other wing. Dixon still stands out in my mind as one of the greatest ever to play that position.

I probably have this all wrong as my memory of the 60's is very cloudy (yes, I really was there), but I had the feeling Dixon, Alves and Bourke made up a centre line at one point (although on checking Wiki, there is no mention of Bourke ever taking a wing possy - just forward and back)... but if such a centre line did exist, and in my own mind I'm pretty certain it did, then that for me was it!

Not as silly as some might think it sounds. He did a hell of a lot in improving the state of NRL during some very difficult times when clubs were imploding (Canterbury Bulldogs, Easts, Storm etc) and when other codes were threatening (well, maybe too strong a word) to overrun them due to NRLs crumbling image.

Well, I doubt that the MFC are anticipating a premiership in 2013, so I would be happy for them to get Cloke while he is available and then after seeing how things look in the midfield with Viney running around and hopefully Gysberts back on track, look to bolster our midfield stocks at the end of season 2013 and beyond.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hV2lCnG5VA

Of course... a case of out of sight, out of mind (in which case I'm not sure how I managed to get Cook in there).

Cloke and Clark will be our Buddy and Roughhead (of old) - add to that the support of Howe, Cook, Sylvia, Garland (assuming he stays forward), Watts after he has completed his apprenticeship down back, et al, and you have a pretty formidable forward half.

I see Josh Caddy has put off contract negotiations at the Suns (who have to shed at least 7 players), so is there any point in pursuing that line? (I recall last year a lot of posters during trade week were all over him). http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/137862/default.aspx

All of the best writers of fiction rely on good imagery ;-)

I find myself nodding in agreement with your posts far too often lately RR ;-)

Sad but true.

So TS has now become the measuring stick for every other player's honesty? Good lord!

Actually, I get the feeling that on Saturday night he actually reached the light at the end of the tunnel and will hopefully start to give consistently solid performances from now on.

I think it's actually his disposition... I can't recall seeing him smile often at all. I think he will stay unless he is pushed.

No, Brett Maloney ;-)

A great article and provides a good insight into how Moloney was personally affected by the changes around the club. Glad he wants to remain a Dee to the end.

Maybe they could have someone sitting at a PC running Google Earth, getting the perfect aerial view from a satellite positioned above each goal line?

Weak weak comment... the guy works hard and despite being lambasted for poor disposal or low possession rates, more often than not negates the oppositions' more dangerous players.

Accepted... but in the past he has not been shy to signal his intentions, as was the case with a certain young TS. Many were saying the same about Clark, but I think now you would find few doubters. The reason I believe the club will make an all-out attempt to secure Cloke is that Neeld (I think it was, or was it McClardy?) stated last week that they are targeting a big bodied strong forward.

Well, I got it wrong and you are vindicated :-) But as far as turning the award into a joke, I disagree... this award is for the Rising Star and if a player shows enough in a quarter of football to indicate that they will be a star, then they are deserving of a nomination; particularly if in that quarter they are able to inspire their far more experienced team mates to an unlikely victory.

The year is not yet half done. If, as we all hope, things are finally starting to fall into place and they can come home with a wet sail, the prospects will be lining up to get onboard.

Sheedy has already come out and said they are not going after Cloke.

I see just as much upside in Cloke as I do in Clark...what did we pay for Clark? The club has already clearly stated they are looking for another big forward, so I am certain that Cloke is well and truly in their sights. I expect to see him running around in Dees colours next year (but please don't revisit this post at the end of the year).

I think Brisbane's Green will walk it in this week... his was a truly amazing game as a sub who came on and turned the whole game around for them.

Well, I suppose that's one way of looking at it :-)