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I don't understand what you are talking about here. I'm talking about the 70's arrangements taken off music styles of the early 1900's being dated...not about the lyrics. I think lyrics (words) and melody are integral to the song and shouldn't be changed, the arrangements are not. I know I'm probably in the minority but those arrangements are bland to my way of thinking and should be updated. My, we are a conservative bunch. Tradition from the 70's ...reminds me of a cricket interview recently when the player (can't remember who) said he would hate to see any major changes to the format of the traditional game. He was talking the one day 50 over format. Traditional my .....

Too much has been written into the timing of the article. It's not a conspiracy or a particular dig at us. I don't see the article as out of date, it's very current given the season is now upon us and the expectations on our team. Have we learned from the experience? are there any residual resentments? how will our players & FD respond when under pressure? These questions and many more will only be answered in the season/s ahead kicking off this week. Further to the timing 'Gonzo' is close to the mark, although his comment was probably in jest. Caroline has retired, she no longer works in the day to day footy media hustle, bustle & will write a weekly feature piece during the season to keep her hand in. On the cusp of season 2018 in her field of expertise this is a good a topic for her to kick off with.

I'm not worried about them at all, they either make it through or they don't. Of course I hope they do get their chance. I am worried about Oliver though...would hate to go into the first game without him. It does seem like a bit of a game going on between the Scott & Goodwin all the same, neither really showing their hand at this stage and the odd bluff maybe.

..and they are really screwing grassroots footy now 'daisy'. Amazing what they have been doing to the local umpires, the ones they tell us there wouldn't be a game without and have umpires appreciation days or whatever... This AFL are a greedy bunch and they're making off with our money. ...but don't get me started.

It's funny how so many want to keep the old original versions, tradition lol...well I think we were singing the song before the Ron Tudor recorded versions in the 70's. To my thinking those Fable versions have always been lame and they're hardly part of heritage, particularly ours. We haven't won a premiership since they've been around. I don't care about other clubs but it's time for a proper rehash of the Grand Old Flag...one with some balls.

I think she's told the story pretty well. It's a balanced article, I've got no problems with it.

They do need to be re done.... The arrangements of the theme songs are so dated. ... but I wouldn't trust the AFL to be involved, they have no idea of what constitutes music good or bad.

Trump, May, Brexit....the agenda is going well.

...but what about the false news that comes from the clubs and players? This stuff goes both ways and some of the more serious journalists have been set up beautifully by clubs, players, agents in the past.

Great News... ...good to hear we've learnt our lesson and are not rushing players back, particularly from serious injury without requisite match fitness.

The new "yeah nah"...

People have mentioned this but he actually looks quite strong through the legs/hips. That's where his balance and kicking power are coming from. Looks class...

That's interesting 'Mach5'...I've heard a little about Impey but not a lot.

Can't see how this is the case 'Demonland'... Tommy wasn't playing last week and Hoges still had a run through the middle. Nothing will change in that regard.

Thought about the ground myself but walked past it today and it looks in superb condition. If we were training at Docklands then that would be a concern but we don't even play a lot of footy there... Do we have more foot injuries than other clubs or is it a competition wide problem? I guess we can be a bit myopic so it seems like we do but it would be interesting to know the competition wide stats...

No, not at all. It could be long term but I think we can cover him. MFCSS would see it as the end of the world. It's not the end of the world but I am concerned we seem to have more than our fair share of these foot injuries. It's always a tricky one 'ProDee'. Hotspot seems to be code in the AFL for a stress fracture these days and he came back from ankle surgery again pushing things hard early. Before I get howled down by many for not being a doctor, as an observation from afar it seems that 2 players (both renowned hard trainers) have tried to come back a bit too soon from foot/ankle injuries and have had problems. Maybe the club will be more conservative and work harder to hold players back in the future. The currents handling of Viney seems to indicate that may be the case...

If it's like Viney's then we could be looking at most of the season. ...was wondering where Weed would fit this season but you never know what's ahead.

...nup, I'm really hoping for an injury to Pannell.

All clubs do it 'steve', not sure why or what advantage they gain if any but we are not alone.

No...it means he had a great season. A champion midfielder he was not.

For me the starting 3 includes Tyson/Petracca as a point of difference. Viney/Jones are both bulls but they don't have the strength (yes Viney can bench press etc) & power of the bigger bodies. It's pure physics in the end. Tyson in particular either extracts or locks down where sometimes bigger opponents get an advantage over the other 2. An even spread works better for me.

Funnily enough I have an old fashioned view on this. It's more important they get the decisions right rather than when, where or what the numbers are...

...I think Macca is a bit of a glass half full guy when talking about players.' He was talking White up last year and he ended up being delisted. I don't think we will ever get the full opinion of guys like McCartney.

Said it in this mornings press conference, just played on SEN. Viney on limited minutes this weekend...

I think we've got enough going for us to make the 8 even top 4 but the lack of experience in the playing group & senior coach could go against us in a serious run at the flag this season.