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So only half a week, every week. Not much.

Nearly 50% of the players on Saturday have a first name beginning with J. Quite Astonishing. Lots of Jacks and Jakes.

Looking forward to hearing the words "inundated"and "deluge" in the news. Been too long.

I'm fairly confident ANB will solidify a spot this year. He is not terribly dynamic but he is a good leading mark and a reasonable shot on goal,and a good tackler. I'm more worried about two debutantes in one match but nothing ventured..

It's more like a consumers rights group in essence. I'm not sure it would be cheer squad member based. It could conceivably be run by a chair and club reps meeting monthly over the internet and setting an agenda. If it grew a seperate fund from it's members it could then presumably grow in power and numbers. The AFL wouldn't like it but if it had an eloquent spokesman with media contacts I'm sure they would be forced to take it seriously. Good luck to em

If you set one up that was not endorsed- like a fans union with club representatives it would pressure the AFL into actually listening to consumer complaints. I take your point re toothlessness but if membership became large enough then a fans union could influence afl decisions and get a few things changed. There seem to be 4 major players. The Afl/teams/players The Media outlets The sponsors/ advertisers The Fans 3 of the 4 interested parties have a direct say in the game,fixturing,spending. The fans currently have talk back radio and supporter sites like this to air their gripes.Nothing official. A union of fans from all clubs would certainly be a worthwhile venture if run properly.

Absolutely needed. Good idea and will quickly and quietly be able to lobby for fans to cut out annoying concepts the AFL comes up with in their brain dead storm sessions..... "let's play ads at full volume during the entire break periods" Fans association-" no let's not " "We want the catering contract thrown open and changed"

This is good for the tigers over confidence. I like them to remain mediocre . and I'd like Carlton to lose every game .

Hibberd was asked about the injury and he answered the questions in a very matador of fact way. There was no running away from it he said,cooking a large Paella. "It's a small Spain, Sprain I mean" "Just needs a few siestas"

Mitch Hannan gets a chance to cut his teeth in the big time. Pleased we have gone with Smith as well. Goodwin at least giving the kids a run .

The 90's were a blur for me also. The drugs were plentiful . I remember that much.

They are all rivals. I once had pity for The Bulldogs but that's done. Personally I hate Hawthorn so I'd like us to demolish them regularly. We owe everyone payback for our long period in the wilderness. Would be nice to beat Saints,Norf and the Eagles just for something different.

Deary me. You should be charged for that.

The rumour about this Achilles strain is that it was first twinged on the cobbled alleyways of Pamplona ,fleeing horned animals. Could be some bull involved in this rumour. He is running with it however.

Taylor Walker is more over rated than pic-nics.

I've been miffed before and I can testify it is a slightly unpleasant feeling.

Obama be rich now!! MF ridin'yachts wit Richard Branson,Skiing the slopes of Switzerland like James Bond. MF ain't nowhere near them poor people in Detroit naaaawww.uh ahh. Bro be creamin.

The Horlicks brigade have made their preferences known to us. I would like Hogan to begin at fullback and Tom Mac at Full Forward. Just to throw them off dinner.

Using two apostrophes is always cause for alarm.

Humphrey will hang around on the lti list and maybe get another 50- 80 games on veteran contracts if he is lucky . Done it hard so Icantbegrudge the year off.

Is the zone anything like the vibe and if so how do you hold people accountable for bad vibes?

Thanks for announcing the team early Pro. Hand over the lotto numbers when you have time.

Could it be that older players with more than 100 games are being deliberately rested ? Would explain Watts and Jetta who do not need game experience.Did Vincent get rested?

I think H got concussed last year first game.Tom Mac was supposedly zoning off Reiwoldt,,Bruce,Membrey tore us up,so did Stevens..Can't recall Garland playing but give him a go if he is beating Hogan in training drills.Might find his mojo- was one of the few who played well under Neeld.

Jako was one of the most talented psychopaths we ever dragged onto a football field. There is a long list of radio rental players for us but he burnt brightest.Sheer talent,like a thick set Daicos.