Bitter but optimistic

Yes. Yes. I suppose we're all real men here. Yet I still have my doubts about some of you fair trade, non additive, inner suburban, skinny milk latte sippers Thanks for the history lesson Biffo. I guess that's why those suffragettes looked so sexy.

I'm surprised you suburban "metro" types have even heard of a Furphy. I guess it was your lesbian associates told you about them.

You can throw cold water on that one.

They really are a thing of memory.

No mate. It's she who has one and is one.

You may be correct OD. But, at this time of year, we are all philosophers, especialy when viewing the world through the "truth machine" ie the bottom of a wine glass.

Bah Humbug!

Would that be that " special" pride that you and your organic lesbians share?

Just checked my email. The members Christmas vid has arrived. I hope the footy is better than that crud.

I agree with you on both counts. That comment, something like 'doing the right thing by the club' , raised questions. However, the whole sacking business was also a ballsup and drew uneccessary extra attention to the club and the issue - for no gain.

Somewhat different background I'll admit but one Jimmy Stynes wasn't a bad international pickup.

I am going, but you need to be clear on one point. Liquidating companies is best done just before Christmas and when there are no funds to pay holiday wages. The plebs therefore cannot pick up their Christmas laybys. Majorca is even better under these circumstances.

Pedant.

Not to mention the wrists.

I'm with you.

Obviously. What else could be expected from a bloke who wears two sets of underpants.

I'd love to explore your lesbian interests Biffo - I'm sure it would be enlightening to all but it would probably give Rhino apolexy. However I think our job is done. "Cunnerz" must surely have sufficient information to make a locality choice. BTW you could easily make a nasty slip with that name. I'm retiring to finish my Plunkett Shiraz.

You are correct of course but when we really wan't to crack one we just sell an old set of skis.

I'd like to meet one of those "organic lesbians".

Given what we know - or more accurately don't know - I think the issue among some posters is more Ravi Shanking than tanking.

No. No. Don't believe any of the above slum dwellers. Romsey is the place to be. All services available. Good public transport. Easy access to the 'G. Quick trip to Casey, if you want to watch training. Surrounded by dedicated Dee supporters who meet at local wineries and arrange snow trips.

"It is expected that a final decision regarding whether any charges under AFL rules are warranted will be made in late January 2013." Read more: http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-premiership/afl-asks-melbourne-demons-to-respond-to-evidence-which-could-lead-to-them-being-charged-with-tanking/story-e6frf3e3-1226540669885#ixzz2FUflG4GA Yes. I can read. Apparently youcannot. Talk to me in late January 2013.

Let me get my head around this. An anonymous poster (as are we all) claims to have “sources” that have given her an exclusive bombshell concerning the MFC. This source is apparently superior to any that the mainstream media have since they have made no comment. It also apparent that Caro, who would give her left [censored] for this exclusive, has been scooped. Remarkably this rumour draws around 100 responses many of which give it credence. If that isn't silly enough, some are discussing what penalty we will get. You have got to be kidding me!

I'm so vain.

How many of you remember Tony Charlton and Channel nine broadcasting test cricket in (I think) 1963 when the South Africans toured? It was Greame Pollock's first series and Trevor Goddard was their captain. It was Richie Benaud's last series. Great cricket - great commentary.