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[AlexRRR]

Having a few issues here fellas....looks like the owners of the site forgot to allow Mac's to post in here, since I'm having issues with quotes....i will just reply to Robbo.

 

Billy Stretch is a bit like Chooks man for me, to set the record straight he's more out than in, to short and not much of a body no leg speed either have no idea what Roos sees in him, his pop was a classy wingman for us the son....well...doesnt have any flare like his dad, I'm sure his dad would beat him in  sprint even now.

And after years of bagging J Watts the press now see him as a glamor boy, hmmmm, played a great game has all season and will come close to taking best player of the year down there at Deeland.

We might have won ugly at least we have a better looking jumper, the Suns gurney is revolting, a terrible fashion statement and a blight on the football world, all the new clubs have modified/changed there jumpers but not this club, its worse than jumper with clipped wings the Eagles played in earlier this season and that was very bad.

 

And to Finnish of the quote from WILL above, your to modest you will be a worth winner, 4 is just to much to make up with 4 rounds to go, your been getting better as the season gets longer.

 

 

 

[BookMan]

18 hours ago, Will27 said:

Might come down to percentage mate.

Sydney have the hardest draw with Port, St (away), Nth (Tassie) and Richmond.

Geelong have a dream run and could really increase their percentage. They have Ess, Rich, Brisbane and Melbourne at Skilled. They play Ess and Brisbane twice this year.

GWS have GC, WC (home), Freo and finish with North away.

Adelaide have Brisbane, Freo, Port and WCE at home.

 

Cannot see Geelong and dropping one. Ade have a showdown which is fitty fitty and GWS have North away in the last game which could be a hard one.

Sydney should beat Port and Richmond and the St's at Etihad and North in Tassie are tricky.

 

The Hawks should be ok but have a poor percentage. They finish with Melbourne, North, WCE and Collingwood.

They wouldn't want to drop more than one of those.

 

I reckon GWS & Hawks have a tougher run home.  Sydney plays Saint and Port who have nothing much to play for...North might be competitive...maybe not.

It's not the opposition i fear for Sydney ( i fear GWS most for the finals), it is the young playing list SYdney has...and I reckon that will be exposed come finals under the pressure

GWS plays two top 8 teams as does Hawthorn...

Edited August 2, 2016 by BookMan

[BookMan]

Richmond and Brisbane copping it on the footy shows for Monday night...esp. Hardwick and Lepper.

Ross Lyin gets some criticism...I am surprised he isnt getting a bigger shelacking. 

Freo has been the worst performer of the year, taking into account last year and expectations, yet Ross escapes any spotlight... I guess he has 5 year to turn it around..

 

[Will27]

2 hours ago, BookMan said:

Richmond and Brisbane copping it on the footy shows for Monday night...esp. Hardwick and Lepper.

Ross Lyin gets some criticism...I am surprised he isnt getting a bigger shelacking. 

Freo has been the worst performer of the year, taking into account last year and expectations, yet Ross escapes any spotlight... I guess he has 5 year to turn it around..

 

Lyon's runs on the board is what is saving him from real scrutiny this season.

Next year will be a different story though.

I can't see Leppa continuing next year and the next 4 weeks will be huge for Dimma.

Any more crushing losses and I reckon he's gorn.

I reckon he should be given the flick anyway.

At a million plus payout, not going to feel for him.

He's coached for 7 years without a finals win so it's hard to say he hasn't been given a fair run.

[farmerjo]

Heading back to the Flips tomorrow.

Does anyone know why there's no margin game in the last round of tipping?

[joboss]

2 hours ago, farmerjo said:

Heading back to the Flips tomorrow.

Does anyone know why there's no margin game in the last round of tipping?

Maybe because AFL management forgot to instruct the Indian IT firm that they have contracted on the cheap to run the website.

The margin game for round 23 has been overlooked because the Indian students don’t even know what Australian Rules is, hence the hiccups with the tipping that we have endured throughout the season.  They picked on AlexRRR in particular, ruining his run to the top, and then blamed it on Chimpy. 

The Fantasy page however runs fast and smooth.

[BookMan]

4 hours ago, farmerjo said:

Heading back to the Flips tomorrow.

Does anyone know why there's no margin game in the last round of tipping?

 

KhunWIll is too far in front so we deiced not to bother

[Will27]

6 hours ago, BookMan said:

 

KhunWIll is too far in front so we deiced not to bother

As witnessed in the last round, with a bit of luck, it's not hard to gain a few or drop a few tips.

 

Still a long way to go.

 

These mind game you're still playing BookMan

[Will27]

Another Melbourne boy for AlexRRR, on last nights Open Mike.

 

 

[Will27]

Looks like the sharks are circling at Tigerland.

 

Richmond board facing 'bloodless' coup by prominent Tigers backers

 

A prominent group of disgruntled Richmond supporters are planning a bloodless coup, targeting at least five long-serving Tiger board members, including president Peggy O'Neal,

in their bid to reshape the club's board and future football direction.

 

http://www.watoday.com.au/afl/afl-news/richmond-board-facing-bloodless-coup-by-prominent-tigers-backers-20160802-gqjixd.html

[BookMan]

4 hours ago, Will27 said:

As witnessed in the last round, with a bit of luck, it's not hard to gain a few or drop a few tips.

 

Still a long way to go.

 

These mind game you're still playing BookMan

 

My Jedi mind tricks wont work on you WeeWilliam...

 

Like Yoda are you

Edited August 3, 2016 by BookMan

[BookMan]

Dion Prestia diagnosed with poor decision making...possibly depressed

 

http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/richmond-tigers-look-set-to-land-gold-coast-midfielder-dion-prestia-20160802-gqjewz.html

[Ron19]

On 8/1/2016 at 6:35 PM, joboss said:

Day at the footy for Pav’s 350^th game.

Forget the result,,,

Had a great day at Subi,

Decided to make a banner to honour Pav.

 

Row  GG  loved it as did many others around us.

Had people smiling despite the poor showing by the Dockers.

 

I have just fixed up your upside down photo in Post No 6263 and the following one by Bookman.

Included with my new found duties is the ability to go into any thread across the board and fix up 

things like that if I can.

If anyone has something that needs to be corrected could be spelling mistakes or anything, give

me a bell and I will do what I can if I can.

[Will27]

1 hour ago, BookMan said:

Dion Prestia diagnosed with poor decision making...possibly depressed

 

http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/richmond-tigers-look-set-to-land-gold-coast-midfielder-dion-prestia-20160802-gqjewz.html

Gee

They must be offering him some huge money.

 

I agree with Matthew Lloyd when he said even Essendon would be a better destination club than Richmond.

[Will27]

38 minutes ago, Ron19 said:

I have just fixed up your upside down photo in Post No 6263 and the following one by Bookman.

Included with my new found duties is the ability to go into any thread across the board and fix up 

things like that if I can.

If anyone has something that needs to be corrected could be spelling mistakes or anything, give

me a bell and I will do what I can if I can.

Joboss, can we see you in the photo?

 

To the left with the shades on?

[joboss]

4 hours ago, Will27 said:

Joboss, can we see you in the photo?

 

To the left with the shades on?

No.. i am taking the photo.  You can see my empty seat,  Row GG Seat 1

[AlexRRR]

10 hours ago, Will27 said:

Another Melbourne boy for AlexRRR, on last nights Open Mike.

 

 

Ahhh its working for me today...............Steve Feby one of a group of players i liked to watch, thanks WILL, shame about his issues but hey lot of average people have them too.

 

Great player very cool and steady hardly ever put in a bad one.

[AlexRRR]

29 minutes ago, joboss said:

No.. i am taking the photo.  You can see my empty seat,  Row GG Seat 1

 

 

I thought you were and Eagles supporter Jboss

[joboss]

16 minutes ago, AlexRRR said:

 

 

I thought you were and Eagles supporter Jboss

I am a Weagle.

30 minutes ago, AlexRRR said:

 

 

I thought you were and Eagles supporter Jboss

It's my Brother In Laws seat.  Unfortunately for him he is a FIFO worker and his job scheduling does not always match the Dockers home games so I often have his seat.

Over the years I have got to know a lot of Dockers die-hards that have membership seats around Row GG seats 1 & 2.

They know I am an Eagles supporter and will no doubt direct scorn and hatred at me this weekend when I will once again occupy seat GG 1, but this time with my Eagles scarf on full display.   I love to dangle and wave it in their faces when the Weagles score. Let’s hope it is often and Kennedy kicks a Coleman winning bag.

Apparently Ballantine will also be on the field in a helmet and also that fumbling beanpole Sandilands will be lumbering about.

I do enjoy a day at the footy.

[ripstanley]

So this week put your sunnies, hat and scarf on. Then get someone to take the photo of you. Then let us see you amongst the WCE supporters.

 

I hope you enjoy your day. We are all jealous you get to see a live game

[joboss]

5 hours ago, ripstanley said:

So this week put your sunnies, hat and scarf on. Then get someone to take the photo of you. Then let us see you amongst the WCE supporters.

 

I hope you enjoy your day. We are all jealous you get to see a live game

OK.  It will have to be a selfy because it is a Dockers home game and I will be surrounded by die-hard Docker supporters.  Don't imagine any of them will want to be involved in the photographing of a Weagles supporter. 

Maybe if the Eagles lose (very unlikely) or I fall down the stairs or some other painful calamity.

[Thechook]

Tributes Flow For Luke Darcy

 

http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/shows/hot-breakfast-eddie-mcguire/blog/2016/8/tributes-flow-for-luke-darcy/

 

[Thechook]

Michael Talia Drug Possession Verdict Is In.

 

http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/8/michael-talia-drug-possession-verdict-is-in/

 

[BookMan]

1 hour ago, Thechook said:

Michael Talia Drug Possession Verdict Is In.

 

http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne/sport/afl/news/2016/8/michael-talia-drug-possession-verdict-is-in/

 

 

Be interesting how Sydney handle Talia.  Clearly there are multiple questions over his decision making. m First the texting his brother incident...which was cleared only because both phones the bys had magically were stoen in Bali and the texts not retrieved..

Now the Coke thing...word on the soi is there are questions over his off field decision making .... beginning to wonder why we recruited him

 

 

[BookMan]

Hawthorn and the brown paper bags

 

Looks like Tommy Tradebait is off to Hawthorn and also possibly Brad Crouch. I find it difficult to believe that Hawthorn could pay more than SYdney for Mitchell..  I can see Carlton being able to pay significantly more, but the hawks?  And on top of that it seems they are targeting Brad Crouch. Their first round pick is going to be 18, and I can't see them offering much at the trade table..so Adelaide or Sydney will be reamed...

 

The question i have been asking myself for a while is how the Hawks afford so many stars in one team and then can recruit more?

I don't believe the stuff about players accepting 300k less for a chance at a flag...sounds like spin to me. 

 

Recently in the rugby League, Parramatta lost competition pints, was fined, and had its board sacked and under government administration over brown paper bag payments to a host of players. This has been rumoured to have been happening for years at a number of very high profile and wealthy NRL clubs. 

 

It works in simple fashion..The club has rich supporters and benefactors. Captains of industry and the like. They are sounded out about helping the club...they want to be involved and around the club. Suggestions are made they could support player X or player Y with the help of some cash. They'd be helping the club also. 50k, 100k ... keeps them under the salary cap and keeps players onboard.

 

It ain't all about the lite n easy...

[Will27]

36 minutes ago, BookMan said:

 

Be interesting how Sydney handle Talia.  Clearly there are multiple questions over his decision making. m First the texting his brother incident...which was cleared only because both phones the bys had magically were stoen in Bali and the texts not retrieved..

Now the Coke thing...word on the soi is there are questions over his off field decision making .... beginning to wonder why we recruited him

 

 

I don't know where he's at contractually, but I imagine he's out the door first chance the Swans get.

[Will27]

16 minutes ago, BookMan said:

Hawthorn and the brown paper bags

 

Looks like Tommy Tradebait is off to Hawthorn and also possibly Brad Crouch. I find it difficult to believe that Hawthorn could pay more than SYdney for Mitchell..  I can see Carlton being able to pay significantly more, but the hawks?  And on top of that it seems they are targeting Brad Crouch. Their first round pick is going to be 18, and I can't see them offering much at the trade table..so Adelaide or Sydney will be reamed...

 

The question i have been asking myself for a while is how the Hawks afford so many stars in one team and then can recruit more?

I don't believe the stuff about players accepting 300k less for a chance at a flag...sounds like spin to me. 

 

Recently in the rugby League, Parramatta lost competition pints, was fined, and had its board sacked and under government administration over brown paper bag payments to a host of players. This has been rumoured to have been happening for years at a number of very high profile and wealthy NRL clubs. 

 

It works in simple fashion..The club has rich supporters and benefactors. Captains of industry and the like. They are sounded out about helping the club...they want to be involved and around the club. Suggestions are made they could support player X or player Y with the help of some cash. They'd be helping the club also. 50k, 100k ... keeps them under the salary cap and keeps players onboard.

 

It ain't all about the lite n easy...

I remember way back in the old days where it was rumoured some of the players wife's were on $50 000 PA, employed by the clubs as a dunny cleaner etc.

 

It's pretty hard to get away with it now, but I'm sure there's some dodgy deals going on.

 

If Hawthorn are able to keep topping up with gun players every year, we might as well all follow Alex's lead and follow the soccer

[GrantSmith]

6 hours ago, BookMan said:

 

Be interesting how Sydney handle Talia.  Clearly there are multiple questions over his decision making. m First the texting his brother incident...which was cleared only because both phones the bys had magically were stoen in Bali and the texts not retrieved..

Now the Coke thing...word on the soi is there are questions over his off field decision making .... beginning to wonder why we recruited him

 

 

 

http://www.smh.com.au/afl/sydney-swans/sydney-swans-player-michael-talia-pleads-guilty-to-drug-possession-20160804-gqkqai.html

 

There's a bit more on it...

 

He'll keep his spot at the Swans as no conviction was recorded and Kirky will send him to the temple for penance..

 

[joboss]

Fantasy;  Looking forward to GrannysApples giving Rory Red Hot a poisoned apple and knocking him out of the competition.

Good luck.!

[GrantSmith]

5 hours ago, joboss said:

Fantasy;  Looking forward to GrannysApples giving Rory Red Hot a poisoned apple and knocking him out of the competition.

Good luck.!

 

Cheers mate... Old mate Rory's got some injury concerns coming into the round so hopefully his trades aren't effective