Tarax Club

Agree. Matthew Jefferson on recent showings has something of the 'Basketball Jones' about him. Terrific judgement aerially, an elite kicking action, growing confidence physically, plus some 'magic' when the ball hits the deck. Postscript; Liked Deakyn Smith's game too, has a nice mix of silky skills, physicality and is getting his hands on the ball more frequently this season.

That’s a disturbing possibility. And Mum always said to wear undies!

bub this is strictly old school, XJ6 refers to the classic V12 motor. The ipace electrics require an extended warranty. Plus come finals time we really want the full-throated roar of the ICE.

Goody's recent tinkering with the Jaguar XJ6 has begun to get the tuning going right. Of course it's a complex beast, but given the need for replacement components in the backline, midfield and forwards the decisions so far have appeared sound. Although the home stretch with opponents currently out of the eight, but some still in contention for a position on the finals' grid. Will need to be approached with some serious intent, as most are not simply gimmes. Though it is heartening to think of the potential boost to our premiership credentials with the return of some key players before September.

Don't forget the WD40!

The perfect career move Rab. Parachuted in from Baghdad to give 'real cred' to AFL communications with the broader football public.

AS the lights get dimmer on the Gold Coast is this the guy being headhunted by the AFL to replace Stuart Dew at the Suns?

Is their bite worse than their bark?

By the numbers; 6 Max Gawn 5 Christian Petracca 4 Jack Viney 3 Angus Brayshaw 2 Jake Melksham 1 Kysaiah Pickett Honourable mentions; Lachlan Hunter James Jordan Steven May Alex Neal-Bullen Trent Rivers Tom Sparrow Special mention; Judd McVee Adjudication; Bounce downs at the centre square were by and large acceptable. Balls up were a bit of a balls up, straight up and vertical gentlemen. Timid parabolic attempts are unacceptable. Last one of the match suggests senior umpire Nichols still has it in for Max. Opposition hyperbole watch; Eric 'the Hipster' Wood gets this week's reality check award for disputing the final contest of the match. The ball landed on Jake Lever's chest. Collect your free eye check from specsavers. A monocle is prescribed. Broadcasters; BT managed to read the tea leaves correctly during the last quarter. Predicted a Demon victory with two minutes to go. Nathan Jones' special comments were intelligent and insightful. From the director's chair; A come from the clouds win that will inspire belief.

NC you are a man of great faith a true Demon believer. A beacon amongst the gloom.

Ripper!!!

As kids we were taught to hand-ball by keeping the ball relatively horizontal to the ground, flat in the palm of the non-striking hand. The projectile force was provided by the closed fist of the striking hand. Champions such as Polly Farmer were textbook practitioners of the true handball. Now we frequently have the hands-ball with all points of the compass seemingly acceptable including the over the head loopity-loop. Kevin as you rightly suggest the fist is on the ball but the motion is a two handed throw. Western Bulldogs appeared to be beneficiaries of this 'sleight of hand' in their 2016 premiership year. Ted Whitten as a leading proponent of the 'flick pass' would look down and nod his approval. Now the AFL rather than the defunct ANFC has wardship of the game, any chance of a timely correction is lost in the rush for spectacle at any cost.

Re-arranged Jeff White's face? Now that was a horror show!

EH this article from the MFC website archive may provide some illumination. VFL: Tom Freeman: Making his mark

Thought Jed Adams went OK with the ball in hand. He’s a very neat kick. Deakyn Smith is getting his hands on the ball and playing some consistent football. Young Verrall considering it was probably his first full game, competed manfully against the bulkier, more experienced Sandy journeyman. He certainly was more agile and lighter on his feet. Andy Moniz-Wakefield (the local lad), was combative in the clinches and has a touch of X-factor at the goal front.

joeboy as Scot Palmer used to sign off "Keep Punching". Woe to those not pulling their weight!

By the numbers; 6 Steven May 5 Christian Petracca 4 Christian Salem 3 Angus Brayshaw 2 Jack Viney 1 Jake Lever Honourable mentions; Jake Bowey Max Gawn Ed Langdon Jake Melksham Trent Rivers Tom Sparrow Special mention; Taj Woewodin😈 Adjudication; Down a few blokes, umpires gave the Aints the run of the green for the first three quarters. Than the gas ran out. AFL, if you're serious about improving the game demand that the people who purport to be umpires act professionally. Four umpires on the field spreads the 'talent' very thin. Broadcasters; Dumped the 'evil' Mudocs for FTA, the game commentary was pretty lame but the post-game was OK after Trac took the mic. Opposition Hyperbole Watch; The Channel 7 outside broadcast producer has an unhealthy fixation on Ross Lyon. Ad nauseam cues back to Ross grinning away in the box. Luke Darcy kept referring to how cheerful and relaxed Lyon has been since his return to saintdom. Speculation suggests Ross is getting by with "A Little Help from his Friends". From the Director's Chair; Lovely to see Goody so animated tonight and many DL's relieved we are not "Crying in the Rain".

Don't forget your life jackets!

Not claiming to be a Rhodes scholar when it comes to footy minutiae, but appears to play as as a member of the onball brigade at stoppages. Young Taj can 'intelligently' get separation from his direct opponent which allows him time and space to assist his team mates in goal scoring chains or kick goals himself. Of course in the big league everything seems faster and the collisions more frequent. Judging on last year's performances in the VFL, he has the requisite courage, took some big hits, including being infamously concussed in a dangerous act by former Casey player Lefau at Punt Rd. At Princess Park in the ultimate finale he was TMM the best of the young guns.

Jefferson V Cadman? Rev up the 5.0 Litre V8!

Young girl? Flip her with Kelli Underwood! Young bloke from the midlands ? Also quite listenable.

Learn, Learning, Lesson and now add the 's' Lessons Other derivations are simply fugazi.

Uncle I hope you were forewarned about the local welcoming committee?

Alternatively may we humbly suggest the much more soulful Ann Peebles original, " I can't stand the rain". With an eye on the weather here's our tongue and cheek homage. Greg Stafford can't stand the rain Against his forward six Bringing back sweet memories Hey forward six Do you remember How sweet it used to be? When it was all together late last September (2021) Everything was so Grand Now we're so disconnected There's just no accuracy Can't stand in the rain...

Perf '21 GF half time queue into the boy's room. An obnoxious [censored],* probably one of Max's WCE supporters impersonating MFC barrackers in Demon livery. Slurs braggingly "Go Dees" whilst spill/slopping the contents of his plastic beer cup on my person. Given the state of the match, his behaviour gets one star out of five. Cognisance zero. Its amazing what people can do to themselves on half-cut beer. Unsure why folk keep dragging the same tired old stereotypes about Collingwood supporters. My relatively recent experiences sitting amongst them, suggests otherwise. A younger educated demographic, courteous well-behaved and knowledgeable about the game.