Earl Hood

Hi Maple Amazed you survived yesterday given the company you keep but yes Conchita is back from visiting family in Cuba and she does look and sound different, now that you mention it, but she said that she had some cosmetic work done over there. Her 457 papers were in order so it must be her surely? On other matters there is good and bad news to report. After the Guava explosion yesterday Parker is still missing but the good news is my new Bentley has landed on the docks and has driverless technology installed so Parker was out of a job anyway. Amazing how there is always a silver lining eh?

My understanding from DLand analysis of yesterday's match is that T Mac didn't get a bag kicked on him because our backline setup is that people protect zones and don't man up on a particular opponent, therefore no one gets a bag kicked against them. From what I could see on the replay is that Membey or Nick often found themselves on a mismatched opponents. I am old school I don't get this zoning stuff, you have to matchup at least on the key forwards when required. TMac should have had one mission, run with Nick wherever he goes and spoil, negate, and run off him, occasionally maybe. The lack of pressure exerted up forward and by our mids meant the backs were sitting ducks. But I agree if Hurley is available let's throw the kitchen sink at him.

In the end I am glad I didn't get to the game today, given the result. I was on my way to Etihad when Conticha rang to say there had been an explosion back at my Fitzroy warehouse. Back I go only to find my boilers full of Guava paste had overloaded. My man Parker is still missing in all this chaos so all is not well, the search continues. My attempts to produce "the essence of guava" are still a work in progress I am afraid.

Wait till they get Roughy and anyone else who is injured back for the finals run and have a full list for the GF as usual. If they finish top 4 they will give it a big shake on their home ground MFC yet again! Those 3 close wins will give them a great shot at top 4.

Hodgey might be in trouble as well. Dished out the usual head high coat hanger when he was getting beaten and some run ins with Stevie J.

Maple I am not surprised considering the company you were keeping, if my spies are correct!

DC gee imagine if CP5 turns out to be another Ray Holden! We can only hope.

A Written excuse is required Jaded!

No he isn't a Scarlett but he does man up on the week's designated gorilla most times unlike Scarlett in his later years and Fletcher and Gibbo who manned up on no one and just played the lose spoiler come rebounding backman. Yes they have/had immense talent but in good sides they also had a pretty good gig going on there. Dunn has come through the Neeld trauma years seemingly in unscathed. Rivers got out asap, Chip got out as soon as he could and Garland has been damaged, perhaps beyond repair. Dunn soldiers on and I respect him for that, a backman' backman dare I say.

I agree it is hard to umpire on at the time but can't tje MRP go over the tapes and call some of these guys? At least name and shame them and tell them they are on notice. It may reduce the staging. And any review should highlight head ducking to the likes of Razor Ray, that it is best not to reward the Rances of the game who duck their head into every second tackle!

I believe Ascobar is working on environmental rehab work deep in Ethiopia so would be well out of range of these posts. But I could be wrong, it has been known to happen.

Can TMac drop the stab passes please!

Terry Daniher was the star last night

I love these high flyers working 8 am to 10.30 pm, really? Has Mrs Misson ever heard of delegating responsibility to others, to aid their development? And she wouldn't lack resources at the over subsidised Girls Grammar! Leader or control freak?

Hi Everyone just a heads up to all posters on this thread, as you know I am often called on to dispense life style advice to our more unfortunate brethren but I may not be as accessible as I have been in the past to give this advice. I have recently been appointed as the lead consultant to the Head of the Office of Medicinal Cannabis for Victoria. It is an onerous position and will take up much of my time but it is for society's good. My one concern is that the new CEO that I have only seen from a distance was wearing a light blue Hawaian Shirt, he did look disturbingly familiar! As a background quote: "The Government will establish an Office of Medicinal Cannabis within the Department of Health and Human Services to oversee the manufacturing, dispensing and clinical aspects of the framework". Feel free to contact me about any "delivery" issues you may have! The Earl

Are you in the union Macca?

Moons I think I hugged just about everybody at the Cricketers just before I was evicted and staggered down to the Royal for an eyeful! Can't remember who I groped but who is the moral compass?

Parker is my designated driver Maple! Very dependable.

Just got back home. What a day, off to the Duke at 11.00 for an early counter lunch, then off to the G to watch the match, then off to the bar at half time for further refreshments, what a great game, then off to the Cricketer's Arms after the match and onto the Royal. What a day at the football. Umm can someone tell me who won?

Thinking longer term I would give Hunt another run. Vincent and Garlett, if fit have to come in. That is 2 changes coming off a win. Tough call, Frost out and ??? I just don't know.

Next year I think.

Longer term there is still the issue that he can't slot a set shot goal. Played his part today kicked the one on the run, a couple of good tackles but I still see him as Key back. Don't think we can carry him in this role long term.

Has tagging been banned by the AFL?

31 inside 50's to 6 before half time! It is getting ugly.

Oh dear there is Damien Barratt on the Footy Show talking about Danks and that he has a lot more to say about his time at MFC! Can't we get a break? Danks is desperate for relevance and happy to take down whom ever he can. This guy shytes me big time, can't say anything about the Dons but then pots Nathan Bock without being asked. What his is story?