Bitter but optimistic

Isn't he injured ?

My advice is to give it a break for a while Ethan and concentrate on your strengths (eg throwing faeces ) and then come back with renewed enthusiasm.

I wouldn't write him off yet Fitz. There is a lot physical and mental maturing to come. Another year before any reasonable Judgement can be made.

How old were you when that was taken Ethan?

I'm afraid it's the rather embarrassing issue of the guts getting a guts all over again. And the tinea is now even worse because my feet are constantly in the shade.

I guess he must be fitter and more mobile ...... but yes his physical impact will be much less. I guess we'll see - a little extra pace at Etihad is no bad thing.

Apparently he's dropped 10kg since last season!

It's obvious Gypsy! Leave the missus at home to mind the kid. Give her ticket to a Dees supporting mate and get on the booze.

Well you'll certainly get a bird's eye view brendan

I considered you far too genteel for such a display Jane!

You do me in Chook. Fair dinkum.

Take an oxygen tank and a telescope.

All of that of course Bear ....... and posted pre Shiraz

Pedo will be giving a fair amount of height to Bellchambers , who by the way, is a useful tap ruckman. So his main job will be to compete and muscle Bellchambers to ensure the Essendon mids aren't handfed. Our mids are good enough to gain the advantage from there. A couple of marks around the ground would top it off.

Tom Flower was in a very big shadow.

Surely AF you will be to ...err .... shall we say "preoccupied" on Sunday to go to the footy. Watching on the TV will be OK though. While your new missus brings you beers. Train them right from the start.

The inexplicable wonders of zone defence!

If Watts stays forward and kicks six we win.

A shiraz (or three) later od.

No doubt the most fascinating selection conundrum in years. I'll be hanging onto my phone for the text message tonight ( it comes after beer o'clock so I'll be hanging onto a stubby also).

Not flashy. No histrionics. Just does the job.

How is the current vintage of Pinot coming along OD?

Hope you see a win Steve but your timing is unfortunate - away games at that Shithole!!!

Picking up 600+ this week might be a bridge too far!

I agree Lex. The Crows too good at this stage but the others are doable. With a bit of good luck.