Return to Glory

Just listened to an interview with Jeff Kennett. Was asked about Alistair Clarkson and, as always, made it all about Jeff. I’ve seen this skill within the workplace but he’s a master. It was apparent that he wanted to lessen Clarkson’s achievements and talk up his own (overstated) efforts. Let’s hope he stays in control of the Hawthorn FC. Apologies for slightly left field comment

There have been at least two games that Sydney has been lucky to win. The thing I really don’t get is the 7 commentary alluding to Sydney getting a raw deal with the umps. Please

Carlton has a couple of players that are going to be coach killers imo- Paddy Dow and Zac Fisher. Maybe add Jack Martin and Zac Williams. The Zac Williams trade was insane. Please play him in the midfield when we meet again.

We can. Although I've rarely seen a team with such ability to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

I can handle the pessimism (that comes with the Demonland territory) . At some point, however, the site I enjoyed so much, has been hijacked by a number of posters devoid of wit and nuance...but determined to win the argument. Doesn’t matter what argument, any will do. And invariably this determination comes with corresponding posts that’s are devoid of good humour and, god forbid, self - deprecation (not to be confused with defecation). But with the promise of laboured back and forth should you be dumb enough to respond. Some of the match day posts I’ve read have me convinced that the poster has no real interest in the footy or should take a break from the internet. Way too much vitriol directed at players and posters which suddenly reverses in post match comments. Jekyll and Hyde stuff. This isn’t end of world stuff and I may regret posting. Maybe I’m wrong here. Go Dees!!

The genius of you!

Can someone give me an update on Bailey Laurie? Thought I'd read he was injured (ankle?) a couple of weeks ago. Haven't heard anything since.

So true Mazer. And Jordon and Sparrow are hopefully a great reference re how to bring promising players through. Gives me greater optimism that Bowey and 'project players' such as Rosman will have a better shake at it.

By God there were a hell of a lot of people wanting him gone. And yet the same people cried out for a smart footballer with a neat kick. Well done Charlie!

Oh boy!

I’m a fan of Bowey too Jaded but I’d rather introduce him in the Collingwood game. Will be that extra ‘link player’ we are after but playing a first game in humid, slippery conditions may be a big ask.

In the end we probably could have won by more. Some ump decisions kept Dogs closer than they should have been. And the Bont’s a great player but was shown up tonight. You wouldn’t know it though by the 7 commentary with Richo surprisingly the worst offender. But I no complain. Go Dees!!

There may well be a couple of opportunities up for grabs so looking to see how BB and Bowey perform

BT keen to bag Mathieson but Richmond’s Push Up King was the ultimate bell end

I reckon the tribunal stuff tends to have an effect. The focus wasn’t quite there

Seriously?

Probably no change but I’d be interested to hear what others thought of Brayshaw’s game. For the record, I thought he was plumb ordinary

Geez Buddy gets a fair run with the umps. Still, we won what we previously would have lost.

First reaction was that it was a poor performance where a few budding stars saved us from a humiliating loss. But also, that it’s been a graveyard for us for such a long time and it wasn’t unexpected. Swans are another team that’s had the wood on us so we’d not want to replicate today

Same sentiment Spirit. The real issue is umpires changing their decision making based on the state of the game or it’s location

Went along and had a look at the Pies today. My take aways are as follows: 1. Gold Coast will emerge as a very good team in the next couple of seasons 2. Sidebottom looks almost done 3. Pendlebury gets a lot of nothing possessions these days 4. Only 24,000 of the so-called biggest club in the country rocked up. Most were gone at the 10 minute mark of the last

Fascinating

So, to your way of thinking, unless he plays on Martin, he can’t actually step on to the field for us. Righto

That’s a bizarre reaction. To state the obvious, there’s very few players who can match up with Martin and no team in the comp would put a first gamer up against him. The suggestion is that Bowey may be good enough to perform a role at some point in the season. And we also wouldn’t be asking him to ruck a full game against Nic Nat. Spargo’s the preferred option there

I’d have thought he’d probably get a game by years end