Return to Glory

He was poor. I just thought there were worse.

I applied to Opus Dei as the self flagellation had me quite interested but a Rhodes Scholar by the name of Tony got the last spot. A priest suggested that following the Dees was just as effective an option. So I did and haven't looked back.

Surprised Rodan was dropped.

Perhaps with all the lost data we may have also lost Stuie's multiple examples of irony.

So who plays on Goddard Stuie?

I don't know Stuie, I thought your suggestion that The club had erred in getting rid of Gysbert was up there.

The mindset needs to be like when the Doggies took on An undefeated Essendon all those years ago. Everything was done to make them uncomfortable. Scragging, flooding, whatever makes this a contest.

I'd like to see if Pederson can play a negating role on Goddard. Play Sylvia further forward and see if Toumpas can run off half back or take Heppell.

We need to make a huge play for Paul Roos end of year. And whilst we're at it, try and nab Geelong's CEO.

Almost a hipster thing! Groovy. I was just thinking how right on daddyo I was as I waited for a train at the end of the third quarter. You could even be right.

If you're going to play like that, at least have the decency to wear clown shoes.

Memo to self, must legally divorce Dad in November

He did do work experience at the club. I'm sure there must be a good line about what he learnt during his time. Someone help me.

Pretty sure he'll be 17 next year and if he's half as committed as Jack Viney it's a great start.

The few reports I've had indicate that the boy can play and loves the Dees. I think he's eligible for draft next year. Sorry, had to step out of the gloom.

Yep, noticed the same thing. And even though he was doing nothing, took Sellar off at the same time so no tall targets.

Should I be concerned that I'm agreeing with you Stuie?

I'm hoping Blease has got that in him.

We are in desperate need of some smart arses on the field as well. Blokes that can sh#t their opponents. We are an overly earnest playing group. We needed a Grinter or Zantuck yesterday.

Northey and Daniher both got sides to perform above expectations and perhaps ability. Clarkson won a Premiership in a year where Geelong was at its peak. So, yes for those.

Look, my post was probably a slack response. I will say one thing. He seems to be lacking in warmth and humor (from my observation) and when you deliver a hard message it's got to be couched in a way that will achieve maximum effect. Different strokes for different folks. My concern is that he may have one approach for all players. It does not work and particularly in this day and age.

What do you expect him to say? Leave him alone. Very uncool.

Lets see if he can galvanize the group for Essendon. I hope he can.

Sorry, Bentleigh! By no means a guess at your preferences.

Bent leith, I appreciate your sentiment but you also need to understand that people are frustrated at the moment and can't see a way forward. This is exacerbated when you consider many of us thought a corner had been turned.