Crompton's the man

It does remind me of the enquiry into the British National Health system approx 15-20 years ago where on of the main conclusions was that the system existed for the convenience and comfort of the medical staff - and guess who didn't get a look in or matter? As someone who has been an outcast in my own family because of my determination that my children would, if possible , never darken the doorstep of a Catholic Church ( could count the exceptions to this rule on two hands but then again we do have five and they do make their own decisions) I would like by way of balance to remind myself and all that the Catholic Church is by no means the only organisation implicated in these matters. I can recall seeing a documentary on the Orange People (Eastern sect) years ago detailing how paedophiles came to gravitate into this organisation and how its policy of separating children from parents and in particular sending them overseas facilitated the unencumbered fulfillment of paedophile desires. Seems to me that this is a problem associated with organisational structure and while I am no anarchist, organisations that require promulgation of their own philosophy without accountability in order to maintain their public image and reputation is what the problem is all about.( for that read preparedness to embrace lovingly hypocrisy) In the case of the catholic church it appears to me that these priests and brothers felt that the children would forget what had happened to them and therefore nothing really mattered. A tragic mistake if that (mistake) is what it was. Very sorry for those whose lives are shattered and those who have died. For those who endured and live on, may they find greener pastures in their lives.

Thanks for that It's associating the names that I hear so much about with the relevant numbers that is so challenging very small all point of order it doesn't actually go all the way to 46 because 18 is missing

Looks like us old folks are going to have to put ourselves through the mental discipline of learning all these players' numbers haven't had to bother myself with that for quite a few years......,,,

Ouch

Apologies for labouring the matter but this article should be required reading for anyone who follows any football code Appeal = waste of money = contribution to nefarious lawyers' Superannuation Fund

At the very least John Worsfold will have to earn his money next year

Distilled calumny That is not the import of what I heard him say " Stalin was a hero.... " as a quote " Stalin was a hero to many people " as the full quote Dog-whistle reaction to Susan Ley's ridiculous assertion that this mess is the result of Labor's "political interference"

Just to remind us, would someone please be kind enough to repost that photo of Jobe's beautiful legs during 2012? a picture is worth 10,000 words

Surely this is evidence of a conspiracy ? Against Essendon I mean

Let me reach for my lawyer .......

I'm actually not a huge fan of Leunig but there are two of his offerings that someone with more internet savvy than I could perchance link to you're all individuals : no I'm not and the one where the pervert is thrown out of the strip bar ( it's an old one ) having typed that, I will now revert to the safety of groupthink to which I am inextricably and irrevocably wedded Apologies to all : I promise improvement in the NewYear and that is my unequivocal resolution for 2015

It was five and no one could be sure MFC would still exist without that contribution. Like Brian Dixon, it would be good to see him included in the family once again ( never said he was perfect neither - I've read some of the court judgement summaries)

Fascinating document surprisingly detailed and not leaving some of the players ( by which I mean the big guns in admin, not the ones wearing footy boots necessarily) looking too flash Thanks for the link

My dearest had me compulsorily place a green note on this a couple of days ago

Not seeing too much defamation there ......

Agree with you Dee-Luded as I'm sure anyone with a basic training in science and an associated concept of cause-and-effect will also. But the current share price of Blackmores should serve as a sobering reminder that a significant proportion have disengaged the logical reasoning circuit. All I really care about is that my coal mine shares yield above 5.5% and I'll be happy to let my grandchildren deal with the fallout.

Jimmy wearing no. 37 Must say he showed a lack of discipline on a number of occasions in this game Makes interesting viewing when you consider what was about to happen with Gary Buckenara Melbourne were strong, skilled, determined and played for each other That was a very exciting time

When you asked me how I was doing or was that some kind of joke ? R. Zimmerman from his song entitled "ALFPA"

habeas corpus delecti

Someone probably told him that if he buys two houses in Victoria he'll start paying land tax Good move Jesse

Someone on our recruiting panel decided not to pursue Jake Carlisle he knows who he is Give that man a Gold Star and renew his contract

I agree No doubt a revolting comment, eh what ?

Talc being " possibly carcinogenic" , this story shows what a brave lad Jake is

i will never forget watching Matthew Richardson playing his first game. Awkward, slight, gangly etc etc Shane Warne too - he bowled way too fast and flat for his leg spin to be of any effect in his first game for Victoria. Hats off to those who can view the future through the thick glass at the end of a bottle

probably a Hawthorn player that ended up at Gold coast