Bitter but optimistic

A few weeks ago I predicted 14 wins for us but that included a hopeful victory against Port and a shoe in against the Saints. We've got some work to do. However, what gives me optimism is that some recent other game results have worked in our favour. I'm hoping the trend of surprise or upset results continues. Provided of course we are not the victim of one!

"It's not a head many seek in reality....just that he is but mortal. And like the other mortals on a team sheet should be judged upon merit...and well-being. Should he suffer form lapses ...or be set upon by a lurgy...he must be judged as an other." Agreed "It appears to this bench warmer that to suggest such reasonable direction is to have ones card marked ' off to the gallows'" I have not suggested capital punishment for any promulgating a "reasonable" argument. "He's not the Messiah you know" An unnecessary addendum. I do know, and at no time made or inferred such a comment.

bb, I don't believe any would disagree with your point that time runs out for all - even the greatest. However, I have noticed in a number of threads this season that Jones is the target of some quite malicious criticism. His game against the Dogs certainly wasn't his best but was serviceable - his season has been solid and includes a couple of standout performances. No doubt his time will come but the sometimes manic clamouring for his head is quite irrational or, as Ethan so eloquently puts it above, "rubbish".

Could quibble a bit, but not bad picket!

I agree with the above positives but some of the negatives are either complete [censored] or was watching another game.

Bitter's armchair votes. I reckon the first four are fairly obvious 6. Max 5. Clarrie 4. Brayshaw 3. Hogan 2. Milkshake 1. O mac

Well we are in front!

I saw him play his last game and reckoned that was it for him. Good luck to him for working hard enough to get a recall but geez ......... he need to have improved vastly.

You beat me to it CB !!! I think Ethan may have had too many of those odd sprinkles on his breakfast.

Good pick up Deemented! I've had a couple of goes in the corporate boxes both for footy and cricket. And yes .... I made a [censored] of myself each time. With the wisdom of hindsight though, it is probably best to show a little restraint - you may get invited back!

I hate that timeslot - I'll be watching from The Manor.

Be careful, your missus might invest in a "new Fence"!

Vast experience around Lake Wendouree apparently.

Yeah. Sounds like a dropped mark play on?

I just felt the grass outside the boundary and it’s dry Go figure

[censored] of a game

Clarrie kicked a couple of bananas though

Jesse’s goal kicking is [censored] in the warm up

Jesus a few of the lads are out having a kick Shitty pink warm up outfit- fmd!! no vino I’m on the beams

It’s 30 here in Darwin timbo suck it up!!!!!

Well i must say I’m surprised. I thought you a complete vulgarian Ethan but it seems you have some limits

You’re just being vindictive and trying to spoil my well earned break ”The Lads” would never allow one of your status admission to the hallowed Manor

With smashed avocado? Or is that peculiar to Freo?

I’m currently hydrating on VB and will head off to the ground soon. There will likely be a pub stop on route. It’s rather hot atm Im pumped over this game. I’ve followed Melbourne to Sydney, Canberra and Darwin previously and never seen a win I’ll break the ice tonight Sadly the maid remained at The Manor so my celebrations will probably be a solitary affair - still they can be quite enjoyable

Well I must say I have had a strenuous outback adventure. These Westralians have some quite bizarre habits though. These public “dump points “ in caravan parks are quite uncomfortable and I always seemed to draw an audience of voyeurs. Odd lot. Anyway I left a trail of tinea through their ablution blocks as repayment