Tarax Club

33 minutes ago, CHF said:

TC, The swan down cushions will be reserved for the front seats that are upholstered in tiger pelts.

As for Mr. Wells, I do not think it is HG. I believe I saw Mr.Wells brother in a movie many years ago', First name 'Oceans'.

CHF pleasing news on the furnishings front but totally perplexed ? on the identity of the mysterious ‘Mr Wells’. The answer must exist somewhere in the ether between George Clooney and the Invisible Man?

32 minutes ago, Pickett2Jackson said:

We passed on Dustin Martin in 2009, and then 5 years later we were able to undo that thanks to getting Trac at pick 2, and Brayshaw at #3 who is pretty handy too.

So while Richmond will thank us forever we must thank the Saints for helping us to rectify our 2009 shocker!

Dusty can strut about in his "Y" fronts whilst Tracc can now zoom away in a spanking new "F" type.

19 minutes ago, Bring-Back-Powell said:

Certainly been a contrasting 12-24 hour period for the number 1 and 2 picks of the 2014 draft.

THANKS SAINTS!

15 hours ago, CHF said:

Jump up here beside me on the Bathwater Express, experience the comfort of the roo skin upholstered seats, relax and enjoy the ride while you can...

I think we will have some added comfort of Swan feather stuffed cushions.

Smile Mr Wells there is nothing to worry about for the next few days.

CHF:

Can we upgrade to swan feather down filled cushions on the ? water express?  So much classier and more comfortable.(Best kept in-house though, as ostentatious displays of luxury don’t go down too well with the broader football public)

Final question;

 Is your companion none other than Mr HG Wells?

1 hour ago, dee-tox said:

And while the tribunal are at it, they can reverse the three week Jack Trengove suspension for a sling tackle!

A classic sliding doors moment...?  Jack Trengrove's promising footy career went into a downwards spiral, whilst Patrick Dangerfield began the ascent to AFL stardom.

AFL 360 is definitely not required viewing in this household! We find both 'gentlemen'  repugnant on so many levels.

40 minutes ago, Rusty Nails said:

Tow ball is as important a link as anyone and his inclusion ensures the caravan stays coupled to the 4WD and completes the journey.

 

RN that is beginning to sound suspiciously like ‘grey nomad’ territory and heading ‘out to pasture’.

Tommy Mac showed his versatility today after an indifferent first half. Thought his mobility and game involvement were telling. Field kicking has improved and was creative with his handball. A most unGoody like but timely in match call. Restored confidence and stability to the back 6 post half-time. Puts Sam Weidemann very much in the reckoning for a Swans game call up.

In the great traditional of Aussie Rules the “Utility” is back.

6 Bayley Fritsch 

5 Ed Langdon

4 Luke Jackson

3 Kysaiah Pickett

2 Christian Salem

1 Steven May

Honourable mentions;

Michael Hibberd

James Jordon 

Trent Rivers

Clayton Oliver

Christian Petracca

Jake Lever

Tom McDonald (after halftime)

Overall;  Team stiffened up resolve to run out winners.

After such an ordinary start and sub-par first half deliberately steered clear of the DL game day thread.

As part of our post-game cool off curiosity won regrettably.

Going backwards into the thread  was not unlike being aboard with Captain Willard going up river seeking Colonel Kurtz.

On the milk run down to tassie cream rises to the ? eventually...

Opportunity for Nathan Jones to multi-task in an obviously transitional phase. Mentor/assistant coaching role from the bench or if called on an experienced battle hardened contributor on field.

14 minutes ago, Rab D Nesbitt said:

Not sure whether it fits the narrative but while we're posting quotes this is my favourite from Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton. 

“Men Wanted: For hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success.”

Enjoy your day boys and girls. We've earned it. 

Rab has Blundstone oval been re-located further south?

35 minutes ago, binman said:

'The only dander games ate those played and lost in the mind'

Sir Alex Ferguson 

As long as the boys get their dander up!

The old chestnut ‘One week at a time’  is most appropriate here. Considering the whole season is a marathon. Sticking with WJ’s insightful opening salvo. Tactically speaking the late arrival of superior reinforcements, has been decisive in many hard fought campaigns 

. ? ? ? anyone?

1 hour ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Port don’t like playing Brisvegas 

they often get smashed. 

 

weird....

Look like a class of recalcitrant schoolboys sitting down to a reality check homily from the coach post game.

Typo? Toby Bedford mentioned in preamble as emergency but Kade Chandler named on the team sheet. Either are worthy 23rd  ‘men’ given recent performances.

Collingwood’s woes v Hogan’s giant steps back from multiple adversity?  Pleased today for Jesse, an exceptional talent when on song. May body and soul stick together (except against us).

As opined by a previous poster  ?,  there possibly is no need to cast the net too widely. When it appears there may be a potential mid-season draft prospect or two in our own backyard. The Casey Demons VFL alignment has already some runs on the board. With Bayley Fritsch and Jay Lockhart and one other? on AFL lists. 

A number of relatively unheralded young blokes have been displaying their football prowess at a resurgent Casey this season. Including according to Dwayne Russell,  “Kade Chandler” ?,  but besides Ryan Sparkes, Zac Foot and George Grey may also have some appeal.

ps. #39 is also not harming his chances of a call up.

31 minutes ago, Seraph said:

Maybe traveling to Tassie just in case?

Travelling First Class on the “Spirit of Tasmania” as we speak one assumes.

Unheralded Western Australian product  who plays both cricket and Aussie rules at elite level ‘may have’ recruiters’ salivating.

In appears he has historically  ‘a picture perfect’ profile for both MCC and MCC football sections.

Meanwhile...

“Expectation at of a knighthood may be stretching things to far” commented a Buckingham Palace spokesperson.

But the ‘Sir’ would go very nicely with...

 Frederick Spencer Clutterbuck

Nibbler’s been a favourite here since his debut year. That is not to say there hasn’t been some frustrations over the journey, from both sides of the boundary line.

2019 recall posting about ANB’s seemingly perennial ball handling yips ‘Couldn’t get a grip’.

2020’s  concussion suspension was on the severe end of the spectrum. Dangerfield and Hawkins being high profile AFL$ players would of course not be made the ‘fall guy’ by the judiciary. 

Anecdotally his goal kicking is mostly effective although it can be off radar on some occasions. 
  
His 2nd Qt, snap goal from tight  in the pocket, that started Melbourne’s ascendency last Anzac Eve was superb. Praised effusively by the TV commentary.

Goals like that are gold, the Tiggers cloak of invincibility was beginning to slip.

10 hours ago, Tarax Club said:

6 Christian Salem

5 Christian Petracca

4  Max Gawn

3 Luke Jackson

2  Clayton Oliver

1  Tom McDonald

Honourable mentions;

Alex Neil-Bullen

Jack Viney 

Adam Tomlinson 

Steven May

Angus Brayshaw

Ed Langdon 

Michael Hibberd

Overall performance;

Challenged early, regained composure and counter-attacked to achieve a significant victory. 

 

 

 

 

 

Special mention;

Nathan Jones the years may have begun to caught up, but a true champion of the Melbourne Football Club. 300th game, Anzac Eve in the trenches with his team mates giving  his wholehearted best as always.

5 hours ago, leave it to deever said:

We were very unucky to lose that....many injuries.

2016 if memory serves well. Jack Viney rag dolled Rance. Apparently he was remorseful, retired early and found God. 

Leaving those sodom and gomorrah ites behind to dwell at Punt Road.