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obbafan

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  1. Perhaps it is time for them to change their nickname. Is that the correct definition? "Bombers" has so many negative connotations in this age. I would think that name was adopted to celebrate the destruction of Germany in WW2 by Bomber Command, something that now seems rather less glorious with the benefit of hindsight. Dresden and all. They should adopt a name that celebrates a profound and unique achievement in the modern age. I propose The Chemists.
  2. Agree. May was a devastating forward as a junior and could be a very effective stop gap forward if disaster struck. Another reason to celebrate his arrival at the club.
  3. Would love to see off and on the list each year since 2013 if anyone has the energy. Quite a story I would reckon.
  4. Every time Wallace sees red and blue Rodney Grinter springs to mind I reckon. Not endorsing a particular incident but perhaps Terry ain't an impartial observer.
  5. Agreed and I think the other "natural winger" is Hunt.
  6. Having watched the VFL granny today I would be astounded if Garlett is at the club next year. And Buggy ain't coming back to the seniors. Tyson trade.
  7. May be true. Just reckon that many talented kids find themselves living out the expectations of others. There is this guilt thing of wasted talent. Not a good life if it doesn't suit and these are people with many different interests and abilities. Never a problem for me I must say. Mental health issues are being mentioned more often and perhaps persisting due to this now being seen as a lucrative career choice despite being incompatible with the associated life style is a significant factor. The feeling of being inadequate.
  8. As a young boy with footy talent it's all about how you're going to be an AFL star. The further you go the greater the expectation. It becomes all about SHOULD. What you really are and want becomes submerged beneath the expectation of others. Family pride in your achievements, the admiration of mates, representing the school. Who you really are becomes secondary to the expectation of living up to the responsibility of delivering to an ever increasing number of people who have no understanding or interest in who you really are. You are a vehicle for the self gratification that others gain from their association to you. You are a brave man Harley both for persisting despite it not being what you want and then having the courage to say enough. I hope ditching this burden leads to a happy and productive life. Best wishes.
  9. Peter Moore - Brownlow Brian Wilson - Brownlow Mentioned previously but worth pointing out.
  10. Never thought I would be saying this but I reckon Harmes has earned a place on that list.
  11. SEN Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Garbage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  12. Now listening to SEN. These guys are clowns. You get no indication of who is involved in the play until it is in either forward line. ABC radio listener and shall remain so. Little burst of commentary now as the Saints score. Poor.
  13. Many thanks. Friend is recording it for weekend viewing. Yay.
  14. No access. Progress score please.
  15. Excellent work. Wonderful for those of us who cannot get there. Many thanks.
  16. Pity we lost Paul Kelly to Adelaide. He wrote a series of excellent articles for the Age during the 87 finals run that really described the euphoria, until that game at Waverly of course.
  17. And how about Hogan deciding he was a mid fielder for a while there and doing good work.
  18. Delighted to see Col back again. Have always enjoyed his quirky approach. All the new guys were really important and give cause for optimism. Thus far good times!
  19. Basic market principles dictate that income exceeds expenditure. Merchandise would have been the winner. Sausages are a fund raiser and clearly more administrative awareness would have helped the volunteers. Mistakes are a disaster unless attention is applied to make sure they don't happen again. Up to you PJ.
  20. Many thanks for all that youse do. Regards.
  21. So explain how it makes commercial sense. What is the market? Where is the exposure? Why would they give us a cent for such minimal opportunity? Collingwood do blanket coverage because they can.
  22. Just on the advertising at the Paddock. The sponsor agreements would be based upon exposure across a range of physical and electronic sites. Preaching to the converted (that have the opportunity to attend training in limited numbers) or hoping for a glimpse from an harassed passing motorist is not going to earn MFC a cent in sponsorship negotiation. Chuck in an extra $1000 (or more or less) on the off chance someone buys a car through you because they were driving on Punt Road and noticed the signs? Really? Instead all we have is yet more visual pollution. Personally I very much enjoy the training photos (and many thanks to those who post them) without the background distraction of signage.
  23. I am reading this thread so clearly I care which opponent stars may be missing but how I long for the day when I think BORING and ignore. Then I will know we are good.
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