Bitter but optimistic

I have just returned to The Manor after watching my first training session in about 2 years.  I followed that up with a pleasant luncheon at The Duke along with a currently expelled Demonlander.

Just a couple of observations.

Tmac. In rehab but geez I reckon he’s shed a few kegs.

Clarrie. Also looked in terrific condition and moved really smartly in both match sims and other drills. I reckon he’s back !

JVR. Was very clean with his hands. Admittedly he wasn’t under real pressure but I’m hoping he’s developing into a one grab man. Was also moving very well and exuded confidence in everything he was doing. Big year coming up?

Trac. Looked ripped as ever and, perhaps more importantly, looked at ease with the world.

Tom Campbell. First time I’ve seen this bloke. He’s a big bastard. Looks a real head beater!

Harvey Langford. Saw him do a bit. He  seems very comfortable in the group and demonstrated good kicking skills. He will be a good size when he adds a bit of upper body muscle.

PS. I was going to buy a snag but there was a rough looking sheila behind the till. I reckon she was carrying a shiv so I kept my distance.

2 hours ago, Ghostwriter said:

It wasn’t good and I’m sure the match referee will deal with the situation accordingly. But what sch!ttz me no end is the relentless talk about it. I’d rather the commentators didn’t mention it every five minutes. The match so far is highly entertaining, that should be enough to keep us viewing. There’s no need for the big song and dance production.

PS to say India ruin cricket is just silly. 

Who said this ?

Agree totally Red!

For an experienced veteran ( and a bloke I'd previously considered a sportsman ) Kohl's exchange with a young first gamer was [censored] weak.

Note. the replays clearly show that Konstas was walking his own line and minding his own business when Kohli bumped into him

On 12/12/2024 at 17:22, daisycutter said:

"The Redleg Centre" works on many levels ... eh?

 

note: i lowered myself to include some caps ... don't tell e. e. cummings

arhhhh I've often wondered if e e cummings was your muse dc 

1 hour ago, Redleg said:

Well we don’t want to accuse Uncle of being a tight ar-e, but I think the maid has noticed some of her fags missing from time to time.

Please refrain from such slurs Red.

I am very proud of my contributions to the "seedy" aspect of  Demonland's   reputation.

Geez he's a solidly built lad.  Big forearms, generally signifies strength.

22 hours ago, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

<Non-PC warning...>

Accompanied by any *cough* 'staff' augmentation? 😉

Very perceptive Tim!

My in depth cultural studies have provided me with a number of ideas ( albeit some rather abstract ) that I will expect my domestic aides  to implement with vigour and enthusiasm.

11 minutes ago, Redleg said:

Anything much happening around here this week?

I've just completed a cultural tour of Thailand and will be returning to The Manor tomorrow. 

I expect I will receive a warm welcome from the good citizens of Romsey. 

8 hours ago, DemonFrog said:

I not been paying that much attention to the Dees lately as the loss of 4 straight finals matches was so annoying. But it appears the Dees are self-destructing in so many ways,  I had to come out of my hibernation and order a truck load of popcorn.

I hope you are well?

I am very well thank you Frog. 
I am sitting by The Manor’s pond encouraging the cat to stalk and devour some of your cousins!

1 hour ago, DemonFrog said:

Have I missed anything relating to the Dees since my last post?

Have you been hibernating Frog ?

I like what AMW has shown so far. 
I reckon with improved fitness and confidence he’ll develop into a gun player !

1 hour ago, picket fence said:

I mighhhht get to Casey providing no bulltish gates locked stuff, coz. Whats the piont???, Also, I have invested in a new Tournequet, anti Snake venom, fly swat, and a yowie anti mating kit!🤩

No self respecting Yowie would mate with you picket !!!!

2 hours ago, Demonland said:

Considering the physical trauma he went through - he looks in unbelievable condition.

That's not an MFC top he's wearing !!!!

He's gone !

15 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

I have two actual phobias, snakes and costume party stores. 

From reading your posts over the years Ethan, I am confident in saying your issues run far deeper than " two actual phobias" .

If we haven't got sufficient nous, talent or people skills within the administration, football department ..... or whatever the [censored], to retain a player of Oliver's calibre then the MFC is a totally irrelevant and [censored] up organisation.

Geez he was a terrific footballer.

 I seem to recollect we tried to get him as a player a few years ago, or is  my memory totally shiraz shocked?

I don't know about his coaching credentials but he'd certainly bring a lot of nous and experience.

It's a show I often watch .

  Robbo  ( aka a name that that starts with S and ends with o but is censored on this site ) is an illiterate dunce. 

It was always  more enjoyable when The Chief or Jordan Lewis  or the part time dunny cleaner filled in for him.

No loss.

I've been on Demonland 13/14 years - minus a number of bannings. 

Many of my posts have been schoolboy smut ( but quality schoolboy smut ).

A number of my posts have been blatant and intentional insults.

But ..... some of the [censored] on this thread makes me look like a rank amateur .

[censored] me ..... I'm reading and learning - I'll bounce back.

26 minutes ago, Redleg said:

As Marilyn Monroe sang in the movie Gentlemen Prefer Blondes:

"A kiss on the lips might be quite continental,

But bananas are a girl's best friend."

Good heavens !!!!

This thread is becoming quite vulgar !

On 27/09/2024 at 11:21, Bitter but optimistic said:

I'm tipping a blowout.

Swans by 40+ !

I was half right .

19 hours ago, Little Goffy said:

I have no idea who Harry Garside is but I'm intrigued by what he does with his book. 

@Bitter but optimistic, any experience in with such literary perversions?

Thanks for calling upon my expertise Goffy, however, in this instance I can be of scant assistance.

You might note though, that in a quite controversial story about a fellow named Portnoy, the eponymous hero performed a rather nasty act on the family dinner. 

I will leave further investigation in your hands.

40 minutes ago, John Crow Batty said:

I can see this being a real do or die desperate hard fought grand final. No blow out this time.

I'm tipping a blowout.

Swans by 40+ !