Return to Glory

Beat me to the punch Young Dee. Pretty much the same thing - so of course Im going to like it! Think the Sylvia being a star bit is wishful

I think it won't be bad relatively soon. However, I don't see Tapscott as a midfielder and I see Barry as your quick forward with plenty of tricks, perhaps in tandem with Blease. I think Blease may be a player who takes a run on the ball but not your genuine mid per se. I think Sam will be a star though. Trengove - I think we'll get a better picture of him by mid year. I wouldn't be relying on Kent or Jones but rather, hope they'll be pleasant surprises. I'd love an Andrew Swallow in with Jimmy and Jack, or basically 3 great mids.

I'm now amazed that clubs chat to her at all. Surely there is a point where you burn so many bridges that you get to the point where you just make things up. Hang on ......

T-34, I agree that respect needs to be earned, but I don't give a stuff if lightweights and irrelevants such as 'Venom D' ever show respect. In fact, I'd prefer he just fade away or continue to look like the vindictive person I think he is.

Is there a point to your post?

Cheering when a bloke gets knocked out on a footy field is just plain gutless and its the last refuge of keyboard heroes. Weak.

Now your talking. I'm devastated at Dwayne's low score in the other thread. He manages to combine relentlessly biased commentary with a complete lack of how he comes across.

I want get home after a win thinking that we have recruited a star/cult figure with Jimmy Toumpas.

Great deal of speculation with the initial decision. Looks like we'll see sooner rather than later. Good luck Matt!

I went for Taggert but he needs to get on the park more

Or Patrick Smith

I don't know,the set up of the football department but I'll take your word that there's been changes for the better. What are they?

Be careful what you wish for! Lets hope it's not a longer season proper and you find yourself wishing for the summer days of speculation and counter speculation!

It is a forum Goodvibes. I'm pretty sure that's what it's for.

Are you sure all three know how to build a club? For instance, Adelaide has done very well since it got rid of NC. And this year, I don't want to go on 'chips are down' performances. I want to judge it on wins. If Neeld has decided upon a moneyball approach in part, I think it's fair to look to some immediate improvement in the form of victories. I'm optimistic that there will be more successes so I don't mean to pick faults in your argument. I just don't think we can say that the last blokes knew nothing but these new blokes know everything. We say that to comfort ourselves. But it's not true.

I did forget about that. Probably blocked it from the memory.

Very surprised at the low vote of Dwayne Russell. Surely there are others who recognize his contribution to all knowing smugness?

It's the golden rule of politics is it not? When taking over the job emphasize what a mess you've inherited, thereby giving you more time fix things and look better in the process.

Just ok I think dee zee according to reports but they also indicated the afl listers weren't going full chat. I thought he was a great chance to get a game WJ. You don't think so?

Adelaide looked plum ordinary. And those TV comparisons between Walker and Buddy - very, very big call I would have thought.

By years end we will be smiling about the Viney/ Toumpas combination.

Essendon since Long attacked Troy Simmons in the GF. But I reckon these things are almost fluid. I have to admit, I found myself wanting them to beat Adelaide on Friday night. I either really hate Adelaide or, more likely, everyone responds to a 'backs against the wall' story. I admire what those players did on Friday, irrespective of the guernsey worn. Hate the Hawks though!

'What depressed me was that some of us seemed to think he'd done a great job because they had a shouting match. But if you take a closer look, what he was really getting stroppy about was that she criticized his personal integrity. That was it for me. He wasn't being passionate about the club that made him, he was being passionate about himself.' Agree entirely.

I'd rather see Dunn in and Toumpas as sub

I really don't think Dawes will play.