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Definitely... he already showed us glimpses of what a fit AVB will be like, in the run up to the finals last year.

I think you’ll probably find that the idea of the camp is to introduce these kids not only to the club, but also to an AFL system that they have never been a part of. I’m pretty certain that Tomlinson, Brown, etc weren’t invited either. (edit: corrected by It’s Time... Tomlinson etc were on the camp)

Max

And he was a great proponent for indigenous players.

Who cares? I’m sure there’s plenty of other deserving players not included as well.

You missed “approaching towards...” in the paragraph before that one?

Indeed... almost Seinfeldian.

To quote from the marketing article posted above: “Sherrin Precision is designed for players and coaches at all levels, as well as teachers and parents that are instructing the game.” ALL levels... and despite what you said above, there’s no reason that shouldn’t include elite players, as some players have certain skills that could be considered elite and others that could be improved. Players that are elite in all facets of the game are few and far between.

Exactly what do they stand to lose by using this ball? If the answer is, NOTHING, then you are getting worked up over, NOTHING.

Some quotes from my favourite author, Haruki Murakami, that could probably be applied more to Demonland than the MFC: “I'd be smiling and chatting away, and my mind would be floating around somewhere else, like a balloon with a broken string.” ― The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle “I wonder what ants do on rainy days?” ― Norwegian Wood “I probably still haven't completely adapted to the world," I said after giving it some thought. "I don't know, I feel like this isn't the real world. The people, the scene: they just don't seem real to me." Midori rested an elbow on the bar and looked at me. "There was something like that in a Jim Morrison song, I'm pretty sure." People are strange when you're a stranger.” ― Norwegian Wood “Everything is there but there are no parts. Since there are no parts there's no need to replace one thing with another. No need to remove anything or add anything. You don't have to think about difficult things just let yourself soak it all in. For Nakata nothing could be better.” ― Kafka on the Shore

I'm loving the fact that at the draft night when interviewed, he said he won't be getting getting it cut; must have sent a few on here into a conniptious (new word) state.

Just days after we lost Martin Armiger (of The Bleeding Hearts and The Sports) we lose yet another 70's\80's music icon, in Greedy Smith from a heart attack at just 63 years of age. Too sad!

In that case, Amatriciana... I had that with penne for lunch today; a nice kick of chilli.

Is this an indication that he is now with the MFC in some capacity?

My memories of Adelaide comprise weird crime (Snowtown and petting zoo) and Rundle Mall providing a sense of what it must have been like working on the set of Deliverance. My only fond memory was watching the Bachelors From Prague at Le Club Foote.

It seems that a party at Werridee's place could be considered cruel and unusual punishment!

Weren’t the club meeting with Murray during the week? Where are our usual (as opposed to “usually”) reliable sources with the inside scoop?

Why on earth would you do that? Weird.

A bad look? Seriously?? If a couple of guys having fun and a bit of a laugh is a bad look, what has the world come to?

But Mike, we aren’t discussing the toxic culture in the West are we? I suppose the subtext of my comment was that Bennell and Murray are not likely to drag the club down, but may well take the opportunity thrown at them in the form of a lifeline from the MFC, and finally concentrate on their football. I think that May, Jones, Gawn, Hibberd, Lever, Jetta, Viney etc make a pretty good support group, not to mention the coaching and fitness people. I like to think it’s a win/win situation.. the club gains two very talented players, and two very talented players are given one last chance to prove themselves.

There’s some quality photoshopping going on in one of the Demons’ Facebook pages...

Taking on these “washed up” players could see us labeled a bennellovant society?

I'm having a little trouble understanding where the talk of Murray's poor ball usage is coming from. A very quick search uncovers the following (http://aflnswact.com.au/sam-murray-rising-star/): "Murray excelled following a move to the backline in 2017 displaying excellent kicking skills, earning him a place in the 2017 NEAFL Team of the Year after averaging 22 possessions, six score involvements, six intercept possessions and 3.5 inside 50s." "Earning a call up to Collingwood’s senior side after a strong pre-season, Murray has proven to be a dangerous ball magnet averaging 20 possessions across his three games with Collingwood and gathering 21 disposals with an 81 per cent disposal efficiency in his sides’ 24-point win over Carlton at the MCG." Sure his clanger "score" is pretty high, but that's not overly surprising considering he had just 13 games at the Pies; that is likely to lessen as he gains more experience. And, correct me if I'm wrong, I'm pretty sure the clanger count is not solely related to disposals.

It seems like you were pumped over every player that was unlikely to be doing a lot at training yet... Joel Smith, AVB, KK, Nietschke (in the training thread) and now Bennell who I'm sure it was stated (maybe I'm wrong), was invited to train with us in December EDIT: something that is now a fact; from the MFC website, re Bennell formally accepting the club's offer to train: “Harley has undergone a new intervention into his calf issues and has committed to some lifestyle changes, and we are confident that he will bring the right attitude to attack the individual program he will be given. “We look forward to him starting training in December and working together.” I suggest lowering your expectations a tad when it comes to players who have been on the long term injury list, as I'm almost certain the fitness experts at the club will be wanting to assess them properly in a rehab environment, before letting them loose in full training on day one.

Yeah, just look at how Dustin Martin dragged the Tigers down with him and his poor culture.