Return to Glory

I feel for the kid. And that's what he is, just a kid.

Have to agree re Tucker. Others appear to be passing him by. Hope/ think that Parish may slide to us.

This under 18 Championship will probably be remembered for those who didn't play or played reduced game time (and out of position). By all accounts it's a weaker draft but a couple of Academy kids have been spirited away so it's hard to get a real line on it imo

Not Mt Eliza my friend.

Have to agree Dr G. In what parallel universe is Franklin's one week? The normal grading jargon bs is always trotted out but it bares no relation to what we all saw with our own eyes. One week for an intentional shirt front is garbage.

I have no interest in the Gold Coast Suns other than a lingering resentment of the massive advantages handed them and a sneaky hope that we can exploit their mess. I.e. somehow prising someone like Jack Martin from them. What I do know is that they will be afforded absolute protection by Gill and his pooncey polo playing posse who have too much riding on the outcome of findings around K Hunt.

This whole Gold Coast injury thing is one big beat up. Yes they have injuries but it will play out as one long tank by a side with more than enough concessions given to them already.

I've hated figjam for a considerable time so it's comforting to know I'm not alone. The thing about Dwayne is you just know he'd be a prize fockhead outside of his job.

IMV you're on drugs or if not, should be.

Total [censored] so your choice of gift is apt

Creative and didn't shirk when it was his turn to go.

Just outstanding. Defining.

'A retards invention nutted out in a polo tent' once again proves you're ahead of your time.

Really AF? I reckon this is the year to do stick with kids. Have a young group of emerging mids together for three to four years. The expansion teams have been gifted the pick of the litter to dominate in the next few years so now, for mine, is the time to be long sighted.

You may be right re time. I don't know if it's just appearance but he reminds me of Heppell.

Titan, I try not to let the facts get in the way of a cheap gag. I apologize.

Parish is very, very slick DemonAndrew.

It will be interesting to see whether Gold Coast genuinely takes on matches in the second half. They are more than capable of winning 5 or 6 more if they are fair dinkum. Interesting to see that the self absorbed one has eyed a return against Carlton.

Ta Jumbo. A little nervous about tomorrow.

I'd really like to see us put a few of their blokes down from the outset. Viney slamming Selwood in a tackle would set a nice tone. If he's going to play for head high make it a real one.

Great to see we've gone like for like with McKenzie for Hogan. Already pencilled him in for a lazy six.

Chaser, enjoying your work re the Under 18's. Having watched Hawthorn's lefties on Thursday, any idea who the prominent cackies are this year? Tough question I know.

I'd have to agree HH. Let's not leave the kid shell shocked. Perhaps let's see where we're at come the Carlton clash.

Probably going to the game courtesy of a Newtown mate based in Melbourne. Enjoy going across to the Sawyers Arms after the game and being taunted by 'Deliverance' types. No doubt next weekend will be no exception. From memory, (either last season or the season before that), Richmond members/ supporters travelled down the highway and found that they were allocated 500 tickets for the game. May be more than ample for Dees members.

Good to be back jumbo. Good vibes aplenty after yesterday.