Bitter but optimistic

Fair cop. Stuie that article has zero relevence to this discussion.

Come on OD!! Surely the only time Dees supporters can be enthusiastic is during the off season. You are missing the moment!

Careful what you say Biff. The lads know dangerous people - for example people who don't shirk at bribing judges in Alpaca competitions.

I'd run it over or have "the lads" stomp it.

Well done !!!!!

You're very cool Song. Did this news have any impact on your training report "hard on" ?

Just read the above thread. What's this wife brought, wife approved stuff? Where are the real men? What's the world coming to, giving wives a say as to whether we should be footy club members or not? Christ they'll want the vote next. Back in the 50's early 60's the story was that when the filth got beaten so did 50000 wives.

I was listening to some cricket discussion the other day and ,evidently, the science/evidence says young men are not physically developed enough to be fast bowlers until around 24 0r 25. Now I know the mechanics are different but you have to wonder about guys like Hogan. The stresses are different but the claim centered around actual physical changes in the trunk region that were not complete until arounfd that age.

Good point Song - plus.... and i'm only guessing here .. you can do some real kinky dress up stuff with it?

You'll need a bloody good single malt if they are OD - and plenty of it. And I'll join you !!

No no no! The lads scorn dogs. They are far more efficient fox hunters than dogs.

Well everyone is holier than thou Biff. That is a given. However, we do have common ground once again. I am also looking to Stuie for guidance in all matters. That is part of the new rehabbed me. Unfortunately, words of wisdom are very scant offerings from Stuie.

Now I'm with you RL. And despite their prediliction for fox hunting, so are the lads.

Emotional growth can simply mean more grunting. It is your moral growth that is in question. Can you cast off your many sordid enterprises and become a better person?

God you are common and vulgar at times Biffen. Surely anyone with cultural sensibilities would have lime with their Corona.

Banana smoothies are not exactly my cup of tea RL. However, the lads took umbrage to your comment about " preformance enhancing". Where are you going with this ? Remember I am a reformed character.

Once again, I am going to push Spencer. I like his attitude, his work ethic and his continual improvement. Second for me is Fitzy. He has come from looking like a complete mug to showing skill, athleticism and some smarts.However, if all the big guys are fit, Fitzy will struggle to get a game unless he is reinvented as a backman. I believe this is possible. Finally, Tappy gets my nod. I like his courage and his mongrel but he has to stand up this year and play consistent footy. No sliders for a reformed and optimistic soul like myself.

A prosperous and healthy New Year to you and yours OD. I hope someone gifted you a decent single malt over the festive season.

I presume you beat her for being wasteful with money. You and Poon Moon are on the ball today DC. I'm going on another foxhunt tonight to sharpen up.

Throw the filth guy that you live with out and move a woman in.

The rules about consorting are also a worry. I'll have to keep away from the influence of those shady types who frequent Demonland.

Then you will all like the fact that I'm back - a reformed character after my rehab. I've spent a few days fox hunting with "the lads" - most enjoyable.

Kick the poms while they are down I say. BTW could we have those poms who outed themselves above banned from Dland?

That's less morally distasteful than what you usually do with yourself Moon.

How touching Moonie. We have moments of accord - it makes me tingle. However, to get back on topic, I would exclude Garland for much the same reasons as Jones. Also I don't think Grimes is ready for it either. I am in fact, uncertain. I would like Clark in many ways, but his limited number of games exclude him IMO. An interesting decision to come.