Bitter but optimistic

Just back at The Manor and thawing out - I dressed for a balmy day rather than arctic conditions. The comprehensive reports above cover most things but I will add couple of observations. For me, the standout player across all drills was May. He started with some goal kicking (pretty good too) but was very prominent in all the simulation drills.He wasn't saying much but was very physical and aggressive towards getting possession and using it well. He was setting an example and a standard . He looked super fit (although I didn't stay for the final run throughs) and, on today's showing, I'm really looking forward to an AA season. It appears BBB still has some work to do. He looked ok in the short goal kicking drill but when he had a kick from about 50 it fell well short. I didn't see much of him after that and I suppose he's on a special program. Saw a first (for me anyway). Clarry came off during one of the simulations. He was blowing a bit and was handed an inhaler. He had a couple of puffs and seemed fine. Is this usual for him? Had a few looks at JvR. Good shoulders and lean rather than bulky upper body muscles. There's physical development left in him. He flew for a couple of marks but I didn't see one stick. However, he wasn't alone in that given the conditions. My overall impression of the session was intensity and enthusiasm. I was close to the "interchange area" for one of the match sims and was interested to note that players on the "bench" were having animated discussions about tactics and positioning - again a high level of passion about doing the job well. The overall "vibe' was very upbeat and made me very upbeat about 2023.

TMac, BBB and a couple of others were taking set shots on goal from the pocket Choco was supervising — “kick through the ball” was his mantra. Had a brief chat to TMac — he looked really trim and fit. He said he felt “ pretty good” An understatement, I’d say.

DEE ZEPHYR'S TRAINING REPORT STIFF ARM'S TRAINING REPORT DEESPENCER'S TRAINING REPORT SLARTIBARTFAST'S TRAINING REPORT KEV MARTIN'S TRAINING REPORT GEORGE ON THE OUTER'S TRAINING REPORT BITTER BUT OPTIMISTIC’S TRAINING REPORT

Perhaps discovering what is under Uncle Bitter’s kaftan would be a fitting punishment!

My closet only holds my extensive colletion of designer kaftans and some other bespoke items for those 'special' moments. Agree entirely with your Solomon like wisdom Red. I move that WCW be banned from this thread for an audible obscenity.

I'm barracking for the mozzies!

I think the bloke with the nifty tash might be picket himself. (before the grog got a hold of him)

I'm not certain what the mozzies would make of my skin tight figure enhancing latex Goffy.

Jeez, a sensible thread has been turned into minced meat.

I'm surprised that posters were unfamiliar with the words termagant and harridan. They were in common usage in 19th century writing and before. The Victorian and part of the Edwardian eras must have been wonderful times. In moments of bliss, I imagine myself as a disgustingly rich mill or factory owner, abusing my power in the most dissolute ways. Arrh what might have been!

This stuff should be banned alongside the unnameable on this site. I have sat through Harry Potter movies with smelly and disgusting chidlers . An altogether nauseating experience!

Next time I'll go with harridan!

Pleased to have enlightened you Red. Surely you must agree my usage of that word was elegant, accurate and appropriate to the context.

Bah to you all - particularly lawyers ! As to WCW - good lord ! A demented termagant if ever I've seen one ! I wish myself a prosperous and ever more decadent 2023!

He was probably sinking a few frothies to bulk up. Training regimen.

Jeelong notwithstanding, I have always held a clear and unflinching view of your sanity picket.

Yes sadly dc , the lads have departed this mortal coil. They are now chasing their allotted 70 virgins in the alpaca afterlife .

That is approximately my plan Red.

Red, I am very pleased that you are suffering WCW’s company - far from The Manor!

El fresco at The Manor

So Martin Flanagan has a delusional mate. What's this got to do with anything Stiffy? I have delusional mates ...... FMD ..... I'm delusional most of the time. I just don't know when.

Is the new Pres any relation to Bert?

May you all get what you deserve!

Very eloquently put picket !!!

I have only scanned this thread ...... but my tuppence worth is .... I'll stick to real footy ( Aussie Rules) and cricket ...... the rest can GAGF !!!!