Bitter but optimistic

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.

And .. just so I'm not chastised for being off topic. I don't think Nathan Jones will be our next Captain.

You're back Stuie and subtle as usual! If I was a Mod (and I would make an exemplary one of course) I would have banned you for far longer than me!

What an articulate post!!!

Nah! I go for soft, furry and easily squished creatures.

Thanks Daisy. Haven't laughed so much since running over endangered species.

Bah effing humbug! Eff Xmas!

Yes and we bent over and copped said shafting with a smile. I hope those days of being a pizz weak stand for nothing club are gone forever.

You're in top form tonight RTG. Holidays drawing closer!

Let's hope they do!