Bitter but optimistic

One, that would mean rubbing shoulders ( Urgh ) with plebeians - a fate to be avoided at all costs. And two .... most horribly .... the terrifying probability of the train picking up neanderthals at St. Albans! No, I shall travel in one The Manor's comfortable fleet in far better company.

Wow ! Wasn't that bloke Vice President of the good ole US of A ?!

What a game this will be. Brisvegas are looking to gain street cred at The G and we must win to solidify a top four spot. Our defence must restrict them. A repeat of last week's form from May would be handy and we must keep a leash on Charley. I reckon Petracca will spend more time at centre bounces and tonight's finals like game will draw the best from Viney. Our forward line is the question mark. Someone must lead the way with a four goal haul. It's a huge test for JVR but hopefully BBB will snag one early and drag the heat. A return to form from Kozzie and we're certainties! Friday night games make for a very painful trek from The Manor. Could someone please confirm whether or not Dynon Road is fully functional? The Manor's in house diviner has predicted Dees by 19.

A very profound allegory .

Touche !

Yep, it's the experiment we all wanted to see! I'm not a great fan of Smith as a sub though.

I have to say, I'm really hanging on the official team announcement - the most interesting possibilities for quite a while.

Good heavens Luci !!! I must say I never picked you as some sort of insurrectionist ! Your quite appalling suggestion that blokes do the cooking while sheilas sit back and tipple vino gave me quite an attack of the vapours. It's contrary to natural order of things ..... I have to stop writing ...... the mere thought of it ....!!!!

Kane Cornes FMD !!! I reckon I could back a semi into that [censored] er's mouth!!

Here's my tuppence worth on this matter. If you are writing some sort of formal document or academic submission then accuracy in spelling and grammar is vital. However, on platforms like Demonland it's more about people being able to comfortably and confidently express their opinions on a subject they are no doubt passionate about. Provided the meaning of their submission is clear, I see no good reason to dampen their enthusiasm with unnecessary pedantry.

Probably best if other possible explanations for HJ's are considered hands off.

My recent tour through the outback led me to reminisce on the good old days in our fine country. In particular, seeing a few old church halls and " Mechanic's Institutes " where many a dance, engagement party or other community event took place made me remember that famous ( and very important ) decree , "Ladies bring a plate " There was a very clear social order in the good old days. Blokes drank beer and sheilas made lamingtons. Nowadays things are very confused. Even a simple a simple request like asking a sheila to hop it to the fridge and get get you another coldie is considered offensive in some circles. Which, as an aside, makes me wonder what the sheilas who post on this thread would provide if asked to "bring a plate". For the purposes of personal safety, however, I'd put that request in writing rather than face to face) I gather from @WalkingCivilWar 's posts, that she can barely boil water - so no chance of a decent feed there. @Lucifers Hero often mentions wine, so she might bring a decent shiraz. Arrrh ..... the good old days !!!!

I'm opting more for the gracious lifestyle of The Manor these days LDC.

Thanks mono, I usually pick up typos but ..... Anyway, I'd go for Johann Sebastian .

It will be interesting to see if May gets the umpires vote for this game. Defenders have traditionally not polled over well in the Brownlow but that was an outstanding Bachman's game worthy of the maximum.

This Friday night versus Brisvegas is getting bigger and bigger !

Eloquent and precise as always RTG !!

You took that question right out of my gob Jaded. Hibbo if fit , is the man

Couldn't understand the negativity on the Game Day thread - it was a high pressure game. The Aints were fighting us for a top four spot and the came hard at us. We absorbed it and kicked a winning score against a good defensive side. We did enough and ... FFS .... took the 4 points. And .... Woey - a very promising debut. BBB - good signs and added a positive factor to our forward line. S. May - You will not see a better defender's game. BOG !!!

hahahahah! You wouldn't want to sit near me Jaded.

Vomit inducing commentary

We're on !!!!

I don't know how many others share my view Adam but I detest the seating and the atmosphere. As a Trident member, I have an excellent seat and facilities at the G , so I suppose that spoils me. I did, however, attend a few years ago as a guest of a Saint's member ( at least trident equivalent) and they had an excellent room , facilities and view from level 2. The name of the room/area eludes me at the moment.

I can't answer your enquiry dc but I will caution you on the likelihood of altitude sickness !

I shall be watching this epic from the balmy confines of The Manor surrounded, naturally, by canapés and matching beverages. I simply hate Darklands and will not view football from that hole. Certainly looking forward to young Woey's debut and wish him well. On the other hand, I'm not sold on our forward set up and am most interested to see if we can straighten up - in all senses. The aints , however, are going to have their own forward issues when confronted with Messrs May, Lever etc. Dees by 27. Three Brownlow votes to Trac.