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In the wash up Tim Lamb appears to have allowed ‘the magician’ Jason Taylor a free hand to do his magic come draft night. Plus totally confounded the critics.

Dodged a bullet IMO

As proceedings draw to a close at Trade Radio the interest levels heighten, plateau or pancake. Flick the switch to corridor cam or team room surveillance. iPhones, Samsungs are out waiting for the late deal or is it just bubbles… Trust the group choreography includes hygiene training. Picking your nose in the public glare of the pod is a no no.

Only thing non-stop is the incessant advertising. During the one hour soak, wash, rinse, spin, repeat cycle of ‘the show’. The presenters, after product promos need to come up with roughly ten minutes of spoken words each. Set the time delay dial to next Wednesday.

Voldemort wouldn’t associate with a Muggle like Barrett. This guy might fit the bill.

Heritier Lumumba, Brody Grundy and Ben Kennedy in more recent memory. Reputations and controversies aside none really met with expectations. Digging deeper, Henry Coles and Peter Moore both played 77 games with the Demons. Moore winning a second Brownlow (his second) during the 1984 season, suggests a more successful transition. Henry Coles and Phil Carmen shared a mutual propensity for confrontation with Carl Dietrich. The other way Demons to Pies, *Ross Brewer, Taj Woewodin and currently Jeremy Howe. Brewer and Woewodin were in the twilight of their careers. Howe's continues with a premiership in 2023. * Ross Dellamarta and Wayne Gordon were traded to MFC from the pies for Brewer. So if over time, the participants contributions post trade to their new homes are weighed up. The balance may not be as some posters purport to be, so one sided in Collingwood's favour.

For all those south of the Berrimah line. Nightcliff ‘Tigers’ in traditional yellow and black. Wanderers in the non-descript blue and yellow.

No struggle at all. Three positives about the arrival of Tom Campbell; 1. Post Jackson and Grundy departures we now have genuine back up ruckman/training partner for Max. 2. He won’t cost the earth and whilst resolvedly waiting in the wings will mentor young Verrall etc at VFL level. 3. As Tom’s neighbor @jayceebee31 and his wider reputation affirm. Tom Campbell brings more than just his trade to the club. Ben Brown’s contribution was rightly recognized and applauded last night at the B&F. It goes far beyond his on field exploits during the flag year. People of his ilk should be welcome additions to the MFC.

No problem with the live stream. We pay our taxes up here! Kudos to the club, event organizers, MC, presenters, participants and award winners. Seems like a great night out and worthy celebration of the season that was. So much more classy than the Brownlow. ps. Thought the young woman who conducted the onstage interviews was terrific. Professional, polished and smart.

Three positives in an ordinary week; 1. Tom Campbell’s arrival. 2. AFLW team played like Demons. 3. Angus Brayshaw’s farewell in particular the optimism he expressed about the future of the club. Roll away the fair weather sailors, muckrakers and doomsayers.

Shortlist these guys.

Agree all the hoopla crammed into the non-playing time seriously detracts from the real footy. Especially during the quarter and half time breaks. Let the game breathe. Pre-game is OK.

True LFS he was rookie listed already, but was given the opportunity to display his talent at Casey throughput the ‘22 season.Thought he was the best performed of the uncapped listed players in the VFL GF that year. In conditions that may not suit a sandgroper. Princess Park surface was very heavy underfoot after some rain. The rest is history, a JT special. Papely’s tenure at Casey must have been rather brief. l don’t recall seeing him on field. If another emerging player of his ilk surfaced from Casey and MFC manage to recruit him. Terrific!

Given Bayley Fritsch, Judd McVee and Oscar McInerney all graduated via the Casey team to AFL success. Future opportunities could present for others taking the Casey pathway. George Grey and Corey Ellison both former Casey alumni have been mentioned as potential AFL recruits. Roan Steele combines football flair with grit and determination, plus he has a whole ground game. Tyler Edwards has been consistent performer with good anticipation and clean football skills. Kai Windsor’s efforts exceeded expectations after the previous season’s surgeries. All the best Lachie enjoy the golf and a glass of red.

Twenty plus years of Top End servitude did allow myself and my youngest daughter the bona fides to border cross and attend the GF. After a half- time ‘spray’ from an intoxicated MFC supporting new chum. Plus a serious bout of MFCSS, post attendances at the ‘88 and 2000 GP’s. The third quarter momentum blitz was revelatory, life affirming and cathartic. T’was a Grand Old Flag.

De Vliegende Hollanders (The Flying Dutchmen)

Good morning Neil Old school motto (something l have in common with Angus). We had a brief conversation once at Mararra about that. Sursum corda - lift up your hearts Alter erara - in another land Refers to another branch, original school was set up in the UK to educate young men who would later go to India to be employed in the East India Company during the colonial period. Angus post retirement from the AFL as referred to in his speech is now ‘in another land’.

AMW, Derksen and potentially Parfitt? Loading up on some Territory boys. Some challenges there for all concerned. Team redemption and career resurrection amongst it. And hopefully a diamond or two in the rough and tumble.

Just became aware of the reason for renewed activity on this thread. A terrific heartfelt speech by a fine young man. Alter Erara Sursum Corda

Will Carlton and it's captain restore some prestige to the Brownlow by returning the 1922 centennial medal?

Wonder how the sales of Nick Daicos's 2024 Brownlow medal guernsey are going? Could be an opportunity to collect a few at bargain basement prices and await the rebound.