The heart beats true

I feel like after the first 8 rounds teams went down the opposite wing to Ed more often, and played a more defensive mindset in their positioning around him. I think Hunter is going to make a huge difference to us in this regard. No offence to JJ but Hunter is a much more experienced wingman and can do more damage with the ball in hand. We can now attack and defend down either wing, where I felt Jordon was often too slow and defensive as an outlet. I think Ed will be very happy to have a more well rounded outside player on the opposite wing to him.

I think they are Irish. I believe they’re called Giobhan and Gadraig.* *I feel like in doing this I’ve uncovered the secret to Tolkien’s naming conventions.

I’ve already heard rumours about Pick 13’s mum being a handful.

Oh that’s interesting. Is this a short term incentive?

He’s the best deliverer of the ball inside 50 we have, and he’s almost the only player who looks for a hit up lead and not a bomb. You can’t be complaining about our forward delivery but then getting rid of guys who actually do something different with it. He only needs 4 kicks inside 50 for a game to make a massive difference.

Yeah, it’s weird getting old. I’m 44. I’m currently doing this program with people mostly in their 20’s and it’s really obvious they think I’m not that cool. It’s the first time I’ve really felt judged for my age. The only good part is that when I make jokes about f*#king their mums they look terrified, because it seems plausible.

They specifically asked that no one take photos. Very quiet guys.

Nice list. I’m going to see Billy Bragg in March. Will be fun. I saw Beck at The Forum circa ‘98. Was that when you saw him?

Can we change the thread title to ‘Fare just ok Luke Jackson’?

I directed the show open and package for Vh1’s Hip Hop Honours while I was based in New York. I used to be so cool. I think my coolness left sometime around 2012 (and took most of my hair with it).

Horrible brag time. I once worked on a project with Rakim, Ice T, Ice Cube, Wu Tang, and The Beastie Boys. Beasties were super shy. Ice T was really funny and easy to work with. Rakim was really chill, and Wu Tang was like a family reunion - as it was only 18 months after ODB died. I also worked with Russell Simmons on the same project and to this day he’s the worst human I’ve ever met.

Galileo?

Same! I had tickets to Sigur Ros that night and didn’t go because of the footy. They weren’t cheap either. ‘Staralfur’ in The Life Aquatic is my favourite use of a song in a film.

I don’t want to hijack the metalfest that is this thread, but I feel like I need to point out that The Beatles only appear ‘tepid, middling and uninteresting’ because everything they did has been regurgitated by those with less talent for 60 years. In the context of what popular music was when they started as a band, and what they helped turn it into, I think it’s hard to fathom their creative growth. Also Paul Weller is a boss. Moving from The Jam to The Style Council was amazingly brave at the time. He’s a pure artist.

There’s a really good song exploder episode on Netflix where Reznor talks about writing the song and all it represents.

I’m lost for words. Surely you can’t deny how important they are?

I mean, dare I say it, but… is Goodwin basic?

That JSBX performance is legendary. I was never that into Taylor Swift but I’m a massive National fan so I really liked Folklore, and she won me over. Artic Monkeys are a fascinating band now I reckon. So much diverse influence in what they are doing. It’s quite admirable how creative it’s all got. I’d be excited to see Tame Impala. I read Kevin had to make a public statement warning people about the shows, as the lighting is so intense some people had seizures. That’s always a good sign. I think they’ll be amazing.

A ring was made for Simon, but Basil Zempilas forgot to give it to him.

Sorry, I should have said ‘biased’, not ‘bias’. I understand your frustration. It’s like reading ‘I think it’s really f*#k annoying when people go on about spelling’. When clearly it’s meant to read ‘I think it’s really f*cking annoying…’ Sincerest apologies. 🤣

I think Cripps is very similar to Hawkins at Geelong - in that he plays for a side whose supporters make him seem much more unlikeable than he is. I think Oliver is a better player, but I’m bias because I’ve seen Clayton do things for us that I’ve never seen another Melbourne player do.

The problem with mine is that there’s also @Heart Beats True who posts quite a bit, and often makes well considered points. It’s really annoying. I’m trying to build a reputation as the town [censored], and it’s killing my brand recognition.

I always assumed @WERRIDEE was a clever link between the wastewater treatment plant, and the 50 odd years we spent as a club being a literal 💩 farm.

Well, that’s a little simplistic. Lyon’s coached 170 more games than Goodwin, and for 10 years longer. And… if you want to talk simplification - the bounce to win the game never happened. Regardless my point was I can’t stand his game style. I think our style of football is far more engaging to watch than anything Freo put out in his time there. I find his belligerent, joyless coach thing tiring too.

If it’s Ross Lyon watch them try and keep teams to less than 40 points every week by flooding back and moving the ball slowly. Ugh. And then watch him get annoyed in the post match interview because a journalist dares to question their game plan and how dull it is.