Moonshadow

It's commonly known as the turned blind eye

A mate of mine who coaches at a middle level at Marcellin told me before that draft that Bont was both the most polite kid and the best talent he had seen come through the school in 25 years. I was stupidly hoping he might go through to us, but alas...

C'mon man, no love for Vinny Catoggio? Go the fro! What about the Ruggolo bros?

There's a rumour going around that uncle bitter is a naturalist (a very cold naturalist) and he might Skype Grapeviney and Andy for this week's podcast. In that case, let's hope he doesn't sit too far back from the ipad

Like it. Shiel isn't a FA, I think, so we'd have to trade. Still bite into our sc a lot

Omac is tracking fine. With another couple of preseasons and increased core/upper body strength, he'll become they second key back we need. More games and strength will help him. We really need an experienced A grade midfielder to come in next year. They aren't easy to get, but I'd be having a big crack at Fyfe or Dusty. Cost us a packet, but as FAs we'd still have our draft picks. Unless we are forced to trade for them...

RSI yet boffin? Edit. Auto correct at its best

Badly needed Maple. There's plenty of 'common' on this thread, but not much 'sense'. Perhaps you could recruit some more people with common sense from your native Cameroonia to add to your wise contributions.

And then the punches flew, and chairs were smashed in two!

Can't live without you Red.

Maple's back and in fine form!

This ^^ Midfield wins games IMO. We have lots of youth and potential in our midfield but I'd prefer to trade for another experienced A grade mid than a key back. Having said that, I would not be unhappy to see Lever at the Dees. 'Lever to Demons' sounds like a sitcom.

I like Lever a lot, but agree with those saying we need an established A grade mid to support our young ones. Control the ball better in the midfield and our back line will hold its own.

What can we use as leverage?

I'm more of a Brunswick-type craft beer man. They don't sell by the goon bag.

You'll be hit the hardest Uncle Bitter as the tax is based upon volume, which means your goon bags might double in price to as much as $8. Might even have to drink using a glass vessel rather than the usual 'layback' technique. Culture with a capital K.

And if you are wrong Dr CItyDee?

Bit early for a schnapps Dieter isn't it?

Yes. Another nasty knock yesterday. Surely can't do his long term health any good

We need an irony font

I agree. His first year was a cracker. He seems to be lifting this year, so here's hoping for an injury free 22 games with no concussion

I've always liked the motto "draft for talent, trade for need". There can sometimes be a fine line between talent and need, but I reckon Gus and Trac were the best of both that year (so far anyway).

Has anyone seen Uncle Bitter and Brain Taylor in the same room? Just sayin'

The Bont was previous year to Gus and Trac ENYAW. We had no pick to take him, unless you are referring to the mini draft pick where we got Hogan.

Two young, talented players still learning the game. One is fit and ready to explode, the other tall and still sorting his body out. It would be better to review this in another 2-3 years. Whilst the Trac looks ready to star, he doesn't exactly have multiple BOGs that prove he's there yet.