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I agree Wyl , how can an "Opinion" made 9 months ago be a contradiction ? It's not . It's just an opinion . Events happen in between and then we have another opinion . So what ! As an example , my opinion of Clint Bartram has changed a lot in 12 months . I now see him as a real "Goer" who has earnt his spot in the side . 12 months ago I saw him differently . That , for some , might seem like a contradiction but it's not . My opinion on Cook is that we may have to wait 3-4 years or even longer to see if he's going to be a good player . Jack Watts has taken a bit of time to get going . And he still isn't a monty for CHF . Hope he is . CHB might be his go . I remember RDB saying that we may not see the best of David Cordner until he's 28 years old ( or words to that effect ) ..........

So would you like to list Jim's failings as President ? And his limitations ? By the way , these failings and limitations need to be substantial to have any merit . Cheers

Here's David Benoit with "Will's Chill" . David has been around for yonks and is another supreme jazz keyboardist . Macca 1.5

I too have been lavish in my praise of Jim Stynes for a very good reason . He's the best President I've seen at our Club by a country mile . Hopefully Jimmy makes a full recovery . The way he has set up our Club for the future is outstanding . Surely our board and the people in important positions can now endeavor to do their jobs as well as Jim ? If they do we will be a power again . The best Presidents are the ones that set things up well , get the right people in the right places , delegate properly and then oversee in a fair and balanced way . Leadership starts at the top and we've got our man . For those who missed this story , here's the link http://www.heraldsun...2-1226243992509

If it's Co-Captains , as is the rumour , then so be it . We really don't have a standout . Frawley gets my nod along with Trengove and Moloney . Watts could do with some responsibility and Garland is very dependable . Clark is Neeld's investment so I reckon he's in the leadership group . Co-Captains - Frawley , Trengove , Moloney . Leadership group - Watts , Jamar , Grimes , Garland , Clark , Jones , Green . I probably need to leave 2 out but it's very difficult . Barring injury to any of the Co-Captains the "real" leader will emerge sooner rather than later . Which is possibly the Clubs ( Neeld ) aim . Edit 29/01 - Grimes demoted to the leadership from Co-Captain and Moloney promoted to Co-Captain from the ledership group . Though I reckon Grimes has what it takes , his not playing last year may count against him .

Well we get the classic rematch . Giants and Patriots . Those 2 championship games were rippers . Both down to the wire with twists and turns everywhere . This sport can really hook you in especially when games come down to a fumble , a dropped catch , a missed field goal and the like . Both the Ravens and the 49ers were brave but in the end - no cigar . You can see this Superbowl being a thriller . New England are 3 pt favourites but I'm with 'DemonDave' and am picking the Giants (just) How would the Redskins be feeling right now - they beat the Giants twice this year ! Go figure .

This song reached no.1 this year on the US mainstream rock tracks . South African band . Seether . Macca 5.1

Well "grazman" , post a song or 2 and join the rest of the crew . Don't reckon we've seen a song from "The Boss" or Pearl Jam yet . And The Black Keys are great . Cheers , Macca ( otherwise known as Nuggets ! )

Well said . I often wonder if some fans understand the concept of a Team . Without Jim we are no longer a Team . Most fans of other Clubs have nothing but respect and admiration for Jimmy with regards to the job he has done at our Club . The reality is that our Club is in a far better position since Jim took over . Jim stayes for as long as he wishes .

Just listened to both Franky . Excellent and smooth as . Knew that story about "Sunny" but had only heard the Buddy Hebb version and Boney M's until now . Good work .

Interesting article by Ashley Mallett (today's Age). Always enjoy reading "Rowdy" . Bradman vs Warne http://www.theage.co...0120-1qa4j.html

One of my favourite bands are "The Strokes" They have a bit of a retro sound and are from New York Macca 5.0

The latest installments of "Sherlock" are wonderful . They will need your full attention as usual so plan your evening ! 2.1 A Scandal in Belgravia , 2.2 The Hounds of Baskerville 2.3 , The Reichenbach Fall . Complex again and it's a "revelation" on how the writers have brought "Holmes" to the modern day . So clever . Don't miss 'em ! The game is afoot ! ( my dear Watson )

Like it ! Nice track .

Great stuff JJ with the one and only Louis ! How good was this man ! So much music to explore . I love a good jazz keyboardist . Here's Brian Simpson with "Juicy" Another toe-tapper ! Macca 1.4 Brian Simpson - Juicy

So are we all on the 49ers ? I haven't seen a Giants , Pats or Ravens fan on this thread but I stand corrected . I reckon if San Fran get past the Giants they'll win the Superbowl . The other game is hard to pick . Great offence vs Great defence . Ravens just .

Macca 4.9 This track has really grown on me after a number of listens . I think what I like most about this song is how this band have matured and perhaps brought out their best song ? I don't mean that in any disparaging way as they're pretty damn good ! .

Saeed Ajmal with his "Teesra's" did the damage . 7 for 55 ! 5 of them LBW .

And here's the live scorecard http://news.bbc.co.u...ard/default.stm

Would have loved to have seen him play but it's great that the likes of yourself and others can share these terrific memories . For many of us these types of stories are an education . Cheers

Ronald Dale Barassi was listed as our best player in the 1957 and 1959 Grand Final wins . He was also listed as our 2nd best player in our 1955 and 1956 Grand Final wins . The possible equivalent of 2 "Norm Smith's" and close to 2 more . He was also All Australian in 1956 , 1958 and 1961 . He captained our Club to the 1960 and 1964 Grand Final wins . He was our leading goalkicker in 1958 and 1959 and he won our best and fairest in 1961 and 1964 .

Not happy Demon ! The better team won in all honesty . I've heard that there's always at least 1 home team in week 2 of the playoffs that comes out a bit rusty . Green Bay just weren't on their game today . Not an excuse but their offensive coordinator Joe Philbin lost his 21yo son in a drowning accident a few days ago . That must have had some effect on the team . I really rate the Giants so was a fair bit concerned going into today . Rodgers throws were a bit off and we dropped at least 8 catchable catches . Turned the ball over as well too many times . A shocker in all reality . On the flip side Eli was very good again with a QB rating of 114.5 . Nicks and Bradshaw shone out for the Giants as well . But , congratulations to New York who are the real danger team in these playoffs . Houston were brave today I thought and just needed an ounce of luck to win it . As for next week , I need to recover first before I can give an honest appraisal !

Over rates do need to be looked at though . As a means to an end , a zero tolerance type of attitude may improve things . It's interesting that Shield teams are asked to bowl 100 overs in a day ( think that's still the rule , might be 96 overs ) I'm all for the ICC showing a bit of muscle at last . As long as it's shown in the best interests of the game . Here is another interesting little article involving the ICC and India . Surprised me . http://www.theage.co...0114-1q0qh.html

I may have inadvertently tipped this in post 3218 ! Dhoni out ! http://www.heraldsun...o-1226244905418

Hats off to Hilfo . 8 wickets for the match . Gee wizz , has this bloke turned things around . He's been quoted as saying that he's going back to bricklaying after cricket . What a top Aussie bloke . Whilst I didn't say anything on this thread I thought he was in a bit of trouble with regards to his career . Well done Ben ! Oh and Mitch Starc has a huge upside . How on earth are we going to fit all these quicks into the side ? Nice problem to have . India have been really poor . Good at home but atrocious away . Who could captain apart from Dhoni ?