Bitter but optimistic

You're all over me on that one DC. Try a water cannon.

Considering the date - that's faint praise.

I know my view will be unpopular. But my sense of civic responsibility comes before all else. It's just the type of bloke i am. Anyway you just have to look at my avatar to know I'm a health freak.

BTW. All you smoothie health freaks should check page 15 of today's Herald Sin. I can't do the link (Luddite) but it's titled " Smoothies rough on diets". It seems this thread is encouraging obesity and, therefore, in the interests of public health, should be closed

I might go this year. Is the bar open on the night?

Stuie's comments? No. No. Didn't mean that. Withdraw.

Good work DC! Now get yourself a 12 gauge and go and blast some protected species. A banana smoothie will tast great afterwards .

Watching tennis! Jeez! Why don't you go for a drive and run over some cats?

I like the notion of "image over substance". I've been living off it for for years.

Just want to add my two bobs worth.Attended training today. First time at Gosch’s and only second time ever. I will provide some personal observations below but need to explain that my view was frequently obstructed by the hoards of people milling around Ben-Hur for his autograph. The first thing I liked was the preponderance of big bodies. We will no longer be pushed off the ball like wimps. Hogan was running laps ( at a fair pace too). I can’t believe he is only 17. He will be huge and looks like he could play now. Dawes trained with the main group and was moving freely. Another poster noted that he was fumbly but, at this stage, his building fitness is the main concern. I am a big fan of Jake Spencer, so I watched him closely. He is bigger but kept up the pace in running drills. He also hit his targets by foot on the 3 or 4 occasions I saw him kick. It was very interesting to watch him and Jamar contesting marks. Jamar won these contests. It was as if he was saying, “you’re going to have to do better to take my spot kid”. Dom Barry certainly looked silken and reminded me of a young Aaron Davey. Aaron Davey BTW also looked the goods. Max Gawn was running laps and looked to be moving very comfortably. Rhodan looked very fit and dangerous. I would be putting in the “short ones” to avoid running into him. Overall, I was really impressed with what I saw. The simulation type drills particularly. The wind was flukey but the ball movement was confident and accurate. Our skills looked much improved

Thank you Deestroy All - I am wiser for your info. However, I see a weakness. None of the participants had chest hair. I think only hirstute alpha male types should represent our club.

Who/what is th "Gay Bar"?

Toreador Song - Bizet from Carmen. ( Roller door song)

You really come out with some funny stuff at times. I won't PM - look for the placard option. Good night to all.

Rather a moderator who talks like he does is more likely to undermine the entire forum. As to your second point- perhaps we can discuss it on Friday.

Well if there was a moderator around you'd probably get an answer. Unfortunately there's only Rhino.

Thankfully It's getting to the point where no one takes him seriously.

There are many posters who have moments of being reactive and/or negative. I am one of the most guilty. But you RR stand alone for being ridiculously obtuse. You arrive out of the ether with multiple quotes that you apparently think "cleverly" attack other posters. I wouldn't mind this, but you are supposed to be a moderator. You are in fact a flamer. The very opposite of your supossed role. You are a pathetic disgrace. A hypocrite.

You obviously have a very cultured fashion sense Sloon, but I've never been a chaps man. In fact, I happened to be visiting "The Castro" during some sort of festival. After that, the mere thought of chaps left me disturbed.

Come on Sloonatic. Since when has charm counted for anything?

I appreciate your concern Biff but I'm going thru with this. There come's a time when one has to man up. BTW . Where can I get one of those John Voight rawhide type jackets at short notice?

I've had enough of this Biffen! You are totally direspectful. You should get down on your knees. All I want to do is touch the robe - that will be sufficient- I expect that my evil ways will then pass forever.

Thanks for the sage advice Biffo. However, bars of soap have particular concerns and I'll be avoiding them. Truth to tell - I'm hoping to get a glimpse of BH - I guessing he will have a bright aura and 1000's of disciples at his feet.

For an 800 page report I'd have to take the Fink with me.

Some of you blokes are just jealous. However, back on topic and re the time trials. You have got to hand it to Joel MacDonald. He may not have the most ability but he works bloody hard to keep his place on the list.