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It may not be disingenous maurie. he may actually have no idea what he is talking about. Anyway, i actually agree with the premise that we were more likely to do better with pick 1, than 4 and 13, or whatever. I have always believed that is the compensation we should have received.

Dunno wyl I dont get there until Thursday next week. expecting to be greeted by the standard welcoming committee of hungry/thirsty natives though. Cant wait.............

I didnt think Billy boy stretch was available to be drafted this year? Oh well, i guess I am wrong again.

How do we know if we are better off, when we havnt even exercised our yearly right to stuff early draft picks yet? We might end up with another two scullys

Thanks for the generous offer. When I start to feel too good about myself, i will be in contact.

Thats one of the funniest, and yet most useful pieces of information I have ever learned from the internet. Thanks.

Hmmm, always thought it would be the case that many of the old "ology posters would find their way here under different names. Shame, as Hannibal was one of my favs, even though I didnt agree on everything. On a tangent, am I the only one that subconsciously shies away from jumping into a converstion/debate with certain long-time posters, while they are involved in a one on one? Hannibal was always one of them. Not sure why. Might have been the air of seniority. Always enjoyed watching the old stagers take each other on. TGR is another. I find myself only being able to take pot shots, and not engage in anything too in depth. Its funny what a difference a name change can make.

I'd like to see Blease give some to scully. It would tell me something about his character. Im expecting nothing out of the ordinary though, cos thats our style.

I watched on in horror, in 1988, and 2000, as we were dismembered by brutal, and unforgiving opponents, and since then, have been praying for us to have the same ruthless attitude to winning. Who wouldnt have liked to have Tapscott, Magner, and Clark available back then? Add Viney, and we may just be able to have the "fear factor" that we have lacked for decades. Good stuff Tappy, keep it up. Just make sure you stay on the park. But if ever we make a Grand Final, I want you to break as many ribs as you can son, and dont feel bad doing it. faulty

I would bet that, like Stakka, there have been a few sig changes, and many of those old 'Ology posters are still about.

Fair enough. I had a read again, and wondered what I complained about. Its normal to get defensive about your home site, especially when you see it withering before your eyes. Chook is one of the more emotional posters on 'Ology, but through weight of posts, carries additional clout. I dont have a problem with that. GSmith, Rivvo, etc, are compulsory reading, even when I dont agree. (rare) GOTO, is magnificent, and always worth a read. as is Casey, although he./she is available on both sites. Its a shame Tim wont hand the reigns to someone else. Biffinator aside, BigFooty just doesnt do it for me. Not sure why, as it is normally a good read. *shrugs*

You judge what players have done in Todays Game, against what players did in Yesterdays Game. Every discipline that can be difinitively measured, says modern athletes are better. Again, I say that only in those sports that have "opinion" as a decider, will there ever be an inconclusive argument, as to who was the better athlete. I dont swallow the subjective argument, over something that is plain for the eye to see. FWIW, I thing Barassi, brought forward to todays game, would be a run of the mill, everyday player, and not the messiah that he is painted as. The other bloke I struggle with is the so called legend, Ted Whitten. Would not get a spot on the bench today. And before anyone starts to talk about "toughness", I would wager that a modern Barry Hall, Glen Archer, and even Mitch Robinson, would not only be tougher than most from the bygone era, they would be more skillfull than anyone else, including the likes of Skilton etc. If you want to have a look at football from yesteryear, download a vid of when Nth Melb was winning flags in the 70's, and compare it to today. Dont say "what if", just compare what you see, with today. Take our side from now, back to the 70's, and we would win flag after flag, after flag. Times change, as does the human body. Evolution wins every time, especially with the help of science.

Here we go again I would wager a bet that I am not the only long term 'Ology poster, who looks at that site first, because its my "home site", then goes to 'Land, because I can get much more info from that site, due to weight of numbers,and the presence of some very thoughtful, and seemingly in-the -know posters. Both sites have their share of bone heads, and show ponys, but equally, both sites are unmissable for the fanatic Dees supporter. Like I said before, if 'Ology dies, you might pick up some fantastic, knowledgeable posters, and maybe some nuffers, but 'Land would certainly be better off. Personnaly, Dee Flower is undeniably negative, but also mostly accurate. Same with Bluey, on a smaller scale. Both are often good reading, as long as you lick the salt prior.

just sent you my email ad Your first time, or done it before?

Simple fact is, they didnt. And I think that argument is nonsensical, as it assumes the players mentioned would even be able to accept the realities of todays game. Surely past players should only be judged on what they did, not what they could have done? Its like assuming a modern player would perform the same as he does now, if he was time warped back 50 years. Without the expectation of his coaches, modern medical science/traing/recovery techniques, of course he would be less effective. You cant change something that happened 50 years ago. Its just the way it is.

Anywhere near Davao? If you need any info on the place, let me know.

Yep. I sponsor a basketball team, and they seem to enjoy the after match entertainment

I dont get back there much now, although I was a screaming mess in my folks house for the essedon win. A full bottle of Johnny Double Black, and 2 Zantac got me through the nerves. I'm working in the Solomon Islands, on a 2 week on/off roster, and just bought myself a house in the Philippines. (near Abu Sayef country in southern Mindanao) Nothing better than relaxing a my Kubo, with a dozen filipinas, while necking a few litres of cold Red Horse. Unlikely that I will be back for a full break, until August, or even September. Will let you know if Ding and I are about. faulty. And to all on here, if 'Ology folded, you would certainly pick up a few quality posters. There are a few who have great training info, and very good opinions on matters football. Even the self-centered jerkoffs like TGR are actually good reading occasionally, if you can put the "look at me" to the side, and read the info itself. I would hope the site gets up and going, in a new format soon, because without new members, it is doomed, as the site nutters just wont let things go and keep to a topic, without slagging off and getting aggressive.

Hi Rob. yes, of course he is my brother. I still think he sounds half crazy when he is tearing into the other nutter. You ought to hear the way he talks about the bloke in person. omg Anyway, i just wish the site owner would hand it over to someone so it can be fixed for good, as it has been dying a slow death for the last couple of years.

I care. I like to shake my head at the resident lunatics, Ding and HHNF. Almost zero football content, but they make me feel better about myself.

lol, Really? I mean Really? The thing that makes an argument like yours nul and void, is that the ancient fossils named in your list (matthews excepted), were never submitted to testing. Todays players are. Faster Fitter More Skilled (by LIGHT YEARS) Better Coached etc, etc, etc I would prefer Dipper, Worsfold, and Archer, if you want players of a byegone era. At least we would get a boost in an area that is lacking. Like the old cricket argument over which team would win, Bradmans, or Waughs. Steve and the boys would have been on the booze by lunch on day 4

There is a big noter like you on the other Dees site. I'm sure you get under the skin of many people you meet. Tell us about your "certain field of work", and why it makes you a better judge than others. And why the "if u aint dun it, how do u know" rule doesnt apply to you? Our supporters have every right to be critical of what we have been enduring. We dont need to have been a listed AFL level player to have an opinion on the things we see.

Brussell Sprouts Reggae Constipation AND Diahorrhea 70's fashion

I would rent a defibrillator I would put aside my hatred of illicit drugs, and fear of needles. I would say a tearful goodbye to the remaining stub of my liver. I would scorch my retinas with replay overload. And i would smile, for the world would once again be a happy place. But..... Its not going to happen in my lifetime either. Sometimes you really do need to realise that you support a lost cause.

Correct Robbie. And when in doubt, we always blame the faulty det.