Tarax Club

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.

Golden goal from Goldrick.

Free to air 'live' has been murdoched. Casey radio budget appears strictly limited to forays within greater Melbourne. AFL has managed a synthetic bush telegraph.

Followed unfortunately by 0 goals 5 behinds. Effective two goal buffer ahead of Freo though.

5 goals 0 behinds impressive accuracy. Freo continue to pepper the pot. 1 goal 4 behinds.

To succeed in a covid year after 20,819 days in the football wilderness. Simply enhances the shine on premiership cup. Picket from the Jethro Tull Living in the Past double album "Life is a Long Song" resonates for me.

In his better performances for Casey, Tom showed good athleticism and decent mobility for a tall bloke. Judges the flight of the ball OK and can take a mark at the highest point. Not pack busting like a key forward IMM. More like a tall half forward flanker who can win the ball in flight. Forward line would need to be open, with fluidity of movement and ball delivery kicked to advantage. Seemingly the antithesis of current arrangements.

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Truly a Grand Old Flag. Denied the filth in dramatic circumstances. Who thought it would be almost a lifetime before the next?

“Cherry blossoms bloom best in springtime.” Fragment of ancient text , by anonymous Japanese poet. Believed by scholars to refer to the impermanent nature of AFL football recruitment and careers. And the unfounded rampant optimism and soon to be turned, capriciousness of football devotees.

Sakura wa haru ni mottomo utsukushiku sakimasu

Hit a fork on the road to premiership glory.

Admittedly young Oliver hasn’t exactly set the world on fire, but l believe there is something to work with. Re-defining his physique, building his tank, honing his skills and playing senior footy. Where for those who are truly observant have been flashes of brilliance. Roma non uno die aedificata est applies grasshopper, not for whom the bell tolls.

Welcome to ‘Dodge City’!

She left Lauren holding the 'baby'. And exited stage left. May I also make a discreet inquiry about your ironing rates? Not my favourite chore.

Yes agree given that Geelong are participating in finals at AFL AND VFL levels. Current priorities of players would not likely to be beyond the finals horizon. Opportunities may still occur for promotion into the senior side and a change of fortune, from being overlooked to feeling more valued. Obviously a wait and see re-availability. I'm sure there would be multiple suitors in any case. The media driven frenzy, rife with hyperbole and speculation about possible player movement has reached a premature, overheated, fever pitch. Personally I try to avoid the threads 'running hot' on individual players thru multiple pages on these boards etc. The 'lids' will finally come off by Black Friday 13th of October. Question the sustainability of it all. Hope nobody gets burnt.