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Chewy?? Bubblegum, please! :-) My son got a few footy cards with his Auskick pack recently.
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Actually, if Chad's unavailable, perhaps they could slot in Paul Madigan and the Humans? he could serenade the Fat Controller with "You're a Pri@k!".
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I don't mind it actually... it means they can identify individuals who may need a more personalised approach in order to bring out their best. It also doesn't hurt to have those with over-inflated views of themselves and their abilities, knocked down a few pegs. For some, it may be just the wake-up call they have been in need of.
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And he lacks vision: "No point luring a 28-year-old if he is done and dusted when they are their real premiership window in three years." I'm of the belief that a 28 year old is what we need to help guide our playing group so that we are well positioned in that premiership window.
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I think I'm ready to take that pebble from your hand, master.
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No, it was me who suggested Nason actually - I also suggested Farren Ray, Goddard and Dawes; and I stand by my suggestions. Nason didn't have a great 2nd season (I believe he had some issues with his shoulder maybe?), but his 1st season was not too shabby at all for a first year player - 225 possessions and 14 goals, I know you seem to be into the hard at it, physical style of player (Bennell must drive you crazy), but I believe there is also room for smaller players that bring different skill sets - and it has been suggested we do need a good crumbing forward. Ridicule others all you like, but in the wash-up it doesn't matter what any of us here think as it all comes down to what the brains trust at the MFC want and what they are prepared to give to get it.
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Based on what? We all come across as tossers in the Twittersphere and he hasn't touched his website since early this year. On the couple of occasions I've met him, he has come across as a fairly unassuming and decent person.
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From those lists, I think Nason from nthMond, Farren Ray, Kozi and Goddard from StK and Chris Dawes are all worth consideration - I used to think it might be worth pursuing Jesse White, but I'm not so sure about that anymore after some of his "passenger" like performances with the Swans this year. On a slightly different tack, I see that Ling is likely to announce his retirement... is that code for "going to GWS"?
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Have to admit to having a soft spot for Burl ever since I first heard his version of the Dylan song "I'll be Your Baby Tonight". I know I've said I'd prefer contemporary Australian talent, but if I was to choose one act from any place and any era to play the opening song as a lead in to a GF, it would be Elvis Costello and the Attractions doing "Pump it Up".
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Goddard would be a nice pick-up but hard to see it happening. Of the others mentioned by the OP, the only one I would like to see us make a play for would be Ray.
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Grimes will be a great player for the MFC; absolutely no doubt about that! However, to suggest he be given a co-captaincy with Trengove in 2012 is wrong in my opinion. However good both of these players are, it is still far too early in their respective careers to be suggesting captaincy and Grimes in particular, needs to put in at least a full season where he remains injury free before he should be considered.
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Perhaps all he needs is some "tough love"...and hopefully Neeld may be the person to provide it.
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Well I'm fast approaching 60, and I for one would much rather have contemporary Australian acts performing. But if they have to insist on going offshore and retro, then hell, at least get something that is half decent and none of this MOR rubbish... With 500K to throw around Dimitriou could sign up someone like the Brian Setzer Orchestra.
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Well, I remember hi-im.
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I really don't care how good or how bad he was (yes I did see his performance and unlike the loafer, he could at least still hold a tune), the fact of the matter is, he is irrelevant. What is so hard about providing something contemporary and something local (and I don't mean INXS)?
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The "poor guys" NEVER done well. Pomp rock stunk first time around and and doesn't smell any better 30 years on! Pity he didn't stay in his death bed (or should that be "tone deaf" bed) rather than subject us to that rubbish. It's about time the AFL provided entertainment relevant to the times rather than supporting hacks like Mr Loaf and Mr Ritchie.
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That's a bit harsh... his performance last week was the reason they were even in the GF. He certainly wasn't Robinson Crusoe when it came to Pies players going missing when it mattered. Hawkins played a great game and kicked a brace, but he was still pretty woeful in front of goal when he had the chance to bury them.
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Demon_spurs was actually first cab off the rank with Varcoe.
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Geelong by 52 points Norm to Selwood 1st goal to Hawkins Crowd: 98,587 Biggest loser: anyone who enjoyed that excremental performance by Meatloofer. Never liked him the first time around and now he can't even hold a note... I've seen better at amateur hour at the local pub.
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I heard it was Adelaide he was going to as well... mentioned last night on AFL Teams I think.
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Yeah, not bad from a guy that's played just a handful of games... one day when he has managed to stay injury free for long enough to string a few more together, he should be considered for higher honours... until then, I think I would opt for someone with experience to take over Green's mantle.
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Sorry, I'm trying to figure out if that is a negative or a positive post.
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Split hairs all you like... the fact is that part of the deal with Neeld coming on board was that he would be given whatever resources he wanted. So, even though they are on the MFC payroll, they are effectively Neeld's resources.
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Not, to quote Tom Waits, as hard as Chinese Math?
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The thing that's making me feel very good is that Neeld must have really impressed the hierarchy at the club in order for them to be so willing to allow him to have all of these resources at his disposal; I cannot recall any club ever doing what is being done at the MFC right at the moment. And the thing that impresses me possibly even more than that is that the likes of Craig and Misson are so sure of Neeld's abilities and potential, that they have been only too willing to jump on board! In the words of the late "Big Kev"... I'm excited!!
