Jaded No More

1. Got engaged 2. Quit my job 3. Missed footy

Exactly right. Drugs are illegal. You get caught you get punished. Sure you don’t get a jail sentence on a first strike, but you’ll likely get a good behavior bond, maybe community service or a suspended sentence. Why are AFL players excluded from that?

That’s true. But social media has become yet another avenue for bullies to be bullies and it is far harder to monitor or punish people online who use fake profiles and false identities to be [censored].

The problem with the internet and social media, is that now the countless morons who's opinion nobody cares about, get to voice their racist, homophobic, idiotic garbage opinions for all to see. The internet has made us more aware of how many scumbags there really are in the world.

Name a Melbourne player more universally adored than Jetta... he embodies everything I want our players to be. Tough, determined, team first, never give up attitude. A no brainer in the leadership group. Lewis out and moving into more of a coaching role is also interesting. This will be his last year you feel, so perhaps they’re looking at offering him a full time coaching role in 2020. I think he would be a very good coach.

FFS today is my last day at this job. The timing! Should have left yesterday so I could watch this instead of doing SFA at work.

Very good. Now to remove Tmac on accounts of “the flu”

Wingard is a far better footballer than Watts ever was. Even if she is a bit soft.

Been out of the country this week. No idea what’s going on, except if any of our players so much as breaks a nail in this clown show, I’ll be furious. TMac’s toe must be doing well...

He would never go to Hawthorn because Clarko doesn’t tolerance soft fools. Which is why he’s won 4 flags and Watts will never win even 1.

It’s a bad look even if there is nothing illegal about it. The worst thing is how incredibly stupid Watts is letting someone film it (assumingly with his knowledge). Bad PR and I’m sure Port are not thrilled.

Completely agreed. We have a very competitive team, our younger players are desperate to succeed, and guys like Jones surely know their chances of winning premierships are diminishing with each passing year. However this will be the first year in a decade where we will be the hunted, rather than the hunters. Teams will be out to get us, they will put significant time into planning their matches against us. Suddenly we will be one of "the teams to beat". With that comes a lot of pressure, a lot more expectations, and harder matches. If our boys can handle this pressure, then there is nothing to stop us from going all the way (injuries aside!). Last year the pressure was to make finals. We nearly failed under that pressure. However when finals came around, nobody expected much from us and we delivered. This year the expectations will be that we make a Grand Final, if not win one. That is a lot of pressure. We know how hard it is for teams to continuously stay successful. It's going to be a fascinating season I reckon!

Horrible news for Tom, wonderful news for Hawks haters (me included) On a serious note, nothing worse than catastrophic pre season injuries. Wishing him a speedy recovery. At least they still have Scully ?

Perhaps Melksham’s wife is in labor? I believe she is due very soon. Anyone got any concrete info about Gus? Why the rehab?

If you’re a local member you need to collect it on game day. You’ll see on the back of the card there’s usually a little S symbol which the staff at the tents will use to mark off once you’ve collected it. I think they’re available for collection for about 5 of the first rounds.

If you knew how expensive weddings are, you too wouldn’t invite an entire footy club! The more I try planning mine the more I want to elope. He probably only invited his bestest footy mates or the guys who’s partners are closest to his wife.

Speaking of our forwardline, I’m seeing TMac shoe-less on Instagram at Jack Viney’s wedding and someone in the background is yelling “it’s the damn toe”... Do not panic. Or do.

Thanks!

Congrats Maxy! Seems you and my partner had the same idea. If you wanna do a joint wedding, I promise we can schedule it outside the footy season.

Happy new year to everyone and happy premiership 2019 to all!

Mental health issues are so prevalent in young people these days (in people of all ages really). It is one of our biggest epidemics in terms of health and well being in Australia. Why we don't spend more money and time helping and educating people, as a society, is beyond me. There is still a stigma attached to having depression or anxiety, especially amongst men, and until we remove this stigma, people will continue to suffer in silence.

Exceptional player and exceptional human being. We are lucky to have him!

Last year was crap, now it's just been upgraded to a steaming pile of crap.

So.... like half of our best 22....

When is Lever heading off to the US for rehab?