Bitter but optimistic

That's very gracious of you to say so Rod! Although, even I will admit that the ravages of a hedonistic lifestyle have taken their toll and the dashing bon vivant pictured has declined somewhat.

Well , I don't want to upset the Alice Springs tourism people but I can confirm, it's a miserable grey drizzly morning. And ... on that note ..... I'm heading off to find a decent bistro with the intention of consuming a huge breakfast. Dees by 27 points !

@picket fence - great training report as always ...... but ........ there is an organisation called AA that would certainly be of benefit to you. ( May even help with "your dreams")

The Uncle Bitter show has arrived in Alice. I know Territorians are famous for their hospitality but I'm quite touched that they put on a fireworks display in my honour.

I certainly needed something to kick start me picket!!

They had an excellent local shiraz at "The Burra" . Overindulgence in which accounted for my late arrival in Coober Pedy.

The Uncle Bitter tour suffered a late arrival in Coober Pedy. Im doing catch up drinks, so no further communication tonight!

The Uncle Bitter convoy has arrived in the fair Hamlet of Burra on route to Alice. The locals are very excited of course. I'm currently enjoying a libation at "The Burra" and , I must say the dining facilities are very pleasant (albeit rustic)!

I'm leaving tomorrow morning Jim and aiming to arrive Saturday arvo. I'm more concerned about a decent Shiraz than steak sangos so I'll be packing a couple of decent quaffers .

[censored] weather in Alice !!!!! Perhaps your poor old Uncle Bitter is being punished for his (many) sins.

I hope he sued his parents.

' Clarry running hard.' Based on what you've seen today Kev, would you assess him as ready to go ?

Outstanding post. Keep it up Stiffy!

Certainly an appropriate choice Tim ...... but far be it for me to give Red such advice!

Do you also enjoy a midnight naughty in the dunes by the cape Red ?

A least you'll be unlikely to catch Malaria Delightful.

Miserable [censored] result last night. Miserable [censored] weather today.

Geez that was disappointing . We are better than that.

My pregame post said tight to half time ..... and then away we go I'm sticking with that prediction

This is tough footy !

Rohan lol !

Fritsch is a quality forward. He is cruelly underrated by non Melbourne people.

I'll bet they'd rather him being stretchered off

I'm sad

Hawkins looks like an oil slick! [censored] environmental disaster