Bitter but optimistic

8 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Not sure entirely it was desperate times. 

You're never going to get a like for like for Jackson.

Literally just needed a back up ruck that can be physically competitive when needed. Fullarton is more a 200cm forward flanker.

Excellent description dazzle. JVR is now doing just this  and is improving every week. You don't have to win the tap out but apply physical pressure so that the oppo ruck can't give his mids an armchair ride.

(JVR will be sorely missed today)

I took a leisurely drive to the game in Alice last year. What a shock and [censored] show that turned out to be!

This year, I am firmly ensconced at The Manor for what I expect to be a tough and close struggle.

Max will simply have to be more superhuman than ever as he is facing a two on one against a couple of serious players. As a team, a slow start must be avoided and we will need to take all our chances inside 50.  Fritta is always reliable but we will need contributions from McAdam and Petty.

Our defence will be the difference.

Dees by 13 points.

1 minute ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

Dermie wears more foundation than any woman I know. 

I had to turn the tv for the half time break. Dermie is unwatchable !!!

He was a terrific footballer but an intellectual he aint.

3 minutes ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

Has it been explained why Tiges r in black shorts and Cats r in white?

I've also been perplexing over this Tim.

[censored] !!! We really surrendered 4 vital points against that mob.

[censored] !!! again. What a waste.

How can a player wave a doctor off ?

That is bull [censored].

It makes a joke of concussion protocols.

The kid Reid is a terrific player - no doubt. 

However, his lack of experience is showing out in this game.

I reckon he can expect a hard tag for the rest of the season.

3 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

The AFL will ensure Reid does not cop a suspension. 

It will be interesting Ethan . In my view it was a dead set sling. 

If he gets off, the system is even more corrupt than we already think.

Ugle- Hagan was " in a contest on his own ". AnotherBT classic.

The filth are getting a decent run from the umps! [censored] !

Why wasn't that dissent against Sidebottom?

The dog flattened. Beautiful to watch ...... sadly, he got up.

What is "reasonable time" ?

I'm [censored] if I know what Cox actually gives them anyway.

That's more like it !!

We were a bit scrappy early but  a burst of class in the 3rd quarter did the business . After that, apart from a couple of disappointing junk time goals, we smashed them.

PS . You will never see a better ruckman than Max Gawn !

PPS. That new player, Thommo I think his name is, did ok too.

19 minutes ago, daisycutter said:

what have you been drinking, goffy.  i need some of that, in fact copious amounts

You beat me to it dc.

Goffy is most definitely on something.

1 minute ago, leave it to deever said:

Could've been the old self abuse.

The rule still applies ... perhaps moreso .

10 minutes ago, forever demons said:

Not posted for a few weeks due to Mods ban for a week for abuse ,dont know who I abused I didnt mean to so I am sorry if I caused harm to anyone.Want a big win today.Go dees

Bloody hell mate! If you're going to get banned for abuse at least make it memorable..

Love to see Dusty wind back the clock and stick it up the [censored]

Monster defensive effort from Alir !

I f ever you need a clutch goal, Toby is the man!

Hahaha ! The commentators were talking about Cox's cut.

They almost got it right.

"Septic tank".   Cox demonstrates how appropriate that term is.

[censored] !!!!

Umpiring is bull [censored] !

It is [censored] up the game !!

I was only a kid but I remember RDB .... It was a vastly different game then.

For mine Robbie and Neitz were the greatest of former players but there are couple of today's Demons who may go on to top them for the 'greatest ever' accolade.

We should revisit this topic in a few years.