Return to Glory

Sorry, that should have read Norf

If North makes top four it will be an absolute gift to whatever team's playing it. Plum average imo.

Bunny in the headlights.

Good luck being full forward when Lyon reverts back to the 6 goals wins philosophy.

Think you're right Wiseblood. The bigger narrative surely is being 'the main man' who lifts a mighty club out of the doldrums and back to greatness.

Picked Adelaide. Not completely sold on Geelong. I've learnt to hate them and, in particular, Chris Scott. Most of my tips are based on hatred.

Warwick Capper

A critical signing and a great reflection on the club

And away we go

Hasn't he. I really noticed that against Collingwood. The bloke is willing himself to be great. I'm sure of it.

SaberFang, I would normally be exactly the same. I'm sometimes pessimism personified when it comes to the Dees. Having said that, last night I started reading 'The Meaning of Luck' by Steve Waugh. I was given it for Christmas and thought it would be your by-the-numbers sports reflection (which is not my bag). It's not. One of the things that stood out for me was contained within the introduction and the focus on teams being habitually lucky. He is very much of the school of thought that this is controllable and is predominantly derived from attitude. It would appear the team has made a quantum leap in this regard. The second thing that's stood out (so far) is a comment he made in regards to being a part of a team expected to steamroll opposition. He found it easier to embrace this expectation rather than shy from it. I think it's instructional for a team that's been in the wilderness and perhaps has a degree of relevance for the correspondingly punch drunk supporters. .

You could make a case that at least three games have had their outcome effected by poor decisions.

Are we really? Honestly, I just thought we were simply one of many sniffing around.

How was that free kick in the ruck!! Fcuk me dead.

We did that at the end of last year (from memory). I remember because I kicked it off. Can't recall the thread title.

Fantastic

Did you just notice that Soidee?

Ah yes, Razor Ray. I thought a good game is when you don't notice the umpire. Razor has a different philosophy.

Agreed. It's when and where. North's frees were game defining as were Hawthorn's against St Kilda.

As Lou Richards would say,' He's a real he man'. He won't miss. Others would. Absolutely love him.

I feel for Dawsy. He is a leader at the club but he'd be acutely aware that he is running out of time and, to a degree is a reminder of some poor times (that's not hi fault). Would love for him to surprise us and bounce back.

He's just travelling at the minute imo

There was a time when everything we touched turned to [censored]. The wheel has turned. Everything's coming up roses.

They breed em tough down Church St Biffen. Early morning latte and croissants at the Pantry followed by a spot of buggery in the Cadets and finishing off with a walk on the dog beach with the schnoodle.

Well, you have a friend in JC, of course.