Bitter but optimistic

For mine, the question of Pruess' role is our most intriguing selection issue. I keep wondering why he agreed to come to MFC when his chances of natural succession at Norf were much higher - Goldy is 3/4 years older than Gawn. My suspicion ( no evidence or inside info mind you) is that he was offered the carrot of a regular gig if he was fit and showed some form. In other words Goody has a plan to play these two big blokes. With the chance of quick forward forays from the 666 rule the option of a monolithic target has its appeal.

This!

Seems like a reasonable knockabout type of bloke.

I was unable to view the game. Haven't seen any comments re Jeffy. Did he play? If so how did he look?

Can't help but love Daisy. Unlike some who have come from relative obscurity to stardom, Daisy demonstrates humility, good sense and admirable values. Congrats to her, her partner and families.

I suppose we could plant a rose garden at Gosch's Paddock od.

I get quite quivery when you say such nice things about me Ernie.

No change to the cuisine at The Manor I'm currently enjoying a hearty breakfast of pancakes bacon and hash browns.

Thanks Doctor. I don't even know what the [censored] Instagram is - much less an Instagram model. Perhaps a poster could enlighten me?

The whole bloody concept is a ridiculous "mock".

Maybe the infamous dog was also playing.

My grasp of Mathematics is not so poor. The 5% refers to Melbourne's total goals for the season. ( which was 360 odd) My point, perhaps made with less clarity than I wished ….. and too much claret... was that not only did Hogan's 47 goals need be replaced but also allowance for a 5% increase in total score.

There is one name on that list that still causes me to shake my head in bewilderment, disappointment and sadness. Liam Jurrah I still can't help but wonder where he might have stood today among the pantheon of MFC greats if his life had not gone to [censored].

They have their uses.

It has been an interesting exercise watching Weid's development. I was present at some of his earlier games where he didn't seem to have a clue about, as the great Captain Blood would say, "being where the ball's at". However, the club persevered with him and he has developed both physically and as a player. The culmination being his efforts in last year's finals. So what must we expect of him this year? Well Hogan has taken 47 goals with him to Freo. It also seems very possible that rule changes will lead to higher scoring this year. Let's just guess a figure and say 5%. That means we have to find 65 goals for this season. Presumably other players will step up. Nonetheless , Weid as a key forward, should be a major contributor. Is it reasonable …………..likely ……………….or even possible that a young and still developing Weid can kick 40 + goals this season?

You may be sure I'll let the nice looking peasant sheilas in before locking the gates Ernie.

Is that Special Robert …………………… or maybe Squirrel BTW Ethan, I must say, you look very masculine and decisive in that self pic.

I shall henceforth ignore the rattling from those of lower caste.

Penurious peasants! Bah!

You show your usual wisdom in ignoring Moonie's crude insults od. One who displays such discernment in the pleasures provided by the fruit of the vine could never be of the bogan class. PS. Please address my complimentary case of the next vintage to The Manor at Romsey.

Il bacio della morte .

I wish Max would kiss me like that.

You're [censored] Red!!

I not sure if "complacency" is the appropriate word but we have a history of losing games that we should have won ……………….. and paying the consequences.

A very nasty post [censored] kick ! If you are not more careful, I shall bring you out to The Manor and give you a jolly good traumatising!