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[Old Croc]

A sudden attack of old age!

I remember Callum Mills' grandfather, Ray Mills, who was a pretty good player for Perth Football Club in the WAFL. He was in the State side a few times.

I was playing about the same time. 

Edited September 6, 2016 by Old Croc

[AlexRRR]

Buenos dias amigos, Natham the under pressure pie Buckley has ramped up the razz matazza for trade week boldly stating Cloke could very well be staying, mierda mucho por supuesto, ( bullshit of course) the game is anyone who takes him takes him on his current salary or as close to it they the Pies dont want to be paying overs.....

 

Estruendos (rumblings) at Tiger land, a once was pretty Peg O'neil berating the merdia (shit) thats coming from a no action as of yet group within, saying spots on the board are up for election every year...the once was blonde stirring rivals with corporate style put down .....

 

Freo delist Anthony Morabito, another injury this time in Peel thunders win over East Perth will undergo surgery in Melbourne this week. Taken 4th in the 2009 draft and 16 picks ahead of Nat Fythe the hard running mid that was the size of a key position player played 14 games for Peel this season, 3 knees reconstructions in 2011,12 and 13 did managed to play 26 games in total for the Dockers, life can be cruel at 24 retired.

 

Melbourne Demonios but i prefer Diablo as it sounds better announce that man Jack......Viney maiden best and fairest winner ( maiden? there expecting this guy to be a multiple winner) Jack joins dad Todd at having collected the Keith "Bluey" Truscott Medal. Todd won the award in 1993 and 1998.

 

1 Jack Viney.....i thought his second half wasn't really there.....in sizzling form until injured mid season....well just goes to show you how  good i am at picking ....

 

2 Natham Jones ......dont know how he managed to come second picked up his game in the second half of the season i know he was carrying an injury early...

 

3 Max Gawn......in my mind should have scooped the pools...

 

4 Tom "who" Dyson .......in his 3rd season finally delivers or it was going to be chop....

 

5 Jack Watts......in my mind should have been 2 maybe the stats arnt so high but every ball was a winner one of the most creative in the team when he has the ball.

 

6 Tom McDonald.....Key defender always serviceable or better and getting better with age.

 

7 Bernie "the man" Vince......has a smile on him from ear to ear very popular with members, should have been 3rd big value always from this guy...

 

8 Jess "the hulk" Hogan.....will be in time, season 1 showed he could take a contested mark and kick a goal, season 2 began running up the ground often found on a wing, his new game style resembles though still far from it a la Franklin when he's playing up forward. The future is his though he should lean new body language projection.

 

9 Neville Jetta....i would think this would have been his most serviceable  year by far came as a small forward and for years in and out, been around for a while, Roos gave him the back pocket when he came and hasn't looked back, sent us into attack many times this year..

 

10 Dean Kent....well blow me down is this guy a star or what, burst onto the stage, a goal sneak, a hard runner, a niggler and only his first season.

 

11 Jaden "the flash" Hunt.....this guy reminds me of Barassi's hard running half back lines that played in all those premierships at North Melbourne, a skilful and quick running defender this season has everything to be a very polished mid as well, long kick excellent football brain has excellent bloodlines as well....

 

12 Christian Petracca.....once in the team never left it, plays like he has 6 years under his belt already, could be anything, expectations is he will be one of the top 3 mids within no time.

 

13 Oscar "little mac" MacDonald brother of Tom, nice signs coming from this guy.

 

14 Josh Wagner....another who once in was able to hang on to his spot goes un noticed a lot did many nice things..

 

15 Jeff Garlett...elusive, once the ball comes down even better his stats will go sky high.

 

16 Billy "not as good as the old man" Stretch looked slow seems undersized to me yet finished the season strongly...

 

17 Tomas Bugg......now this in my mind was the pick up of the season, constanly a high scorer in Fantasy, was in my team, added some very much needed animal to a soft Dees team, a niggler and shit stirrer on the field hard at it and ruffled more than a few opposition forwards, played deep defence first half of the season where i thought he was outstanding, seemed to be playing from the half back line running into the midfield in the second half of the season where i thought he was less effetive.

 

18 Aaron Vandenberg.....injured early took a while to get into stride, played mostly forward though normal a hard hitting mid, build very solidly was hard for defenders to overcome, gained traction towards seasons end, last seasons find was good to see the mature recruit build on it..

 

19 James Harmes .....a smart forward mid will only get better did some nice things shows promise.

 

The Dee's will hold off list decisions for 2 more weeks as affiliate Casey Scorpions are in the finals in the VFL, Jack Grimes future is in doubt Chris Dawes and Cameron Pederson are out of contract, apart from Grimes the other two are big bodied men Cam played well towards the end of the season and Dawes who has spent more time in the doctors office in his time at Deeland was finally showing something when in the team, i like Daws i see him in the mould of Cloke a power forward if i could keep him i would....a 2 year contract to see if he can come up might be the go....

Edited September 6, 2016 by AlexRRR

[Old Croc]

Sorry Alex, I didn't fully read your lengthy precis of an also ran team who played like mierda when a place in the finals was up for grabs. Anyway, I believe they've already left on their end of season trip to Honduras.

I'm much more interested in the teams who actually play in September rather than start mad Mondays.

[BookMan]

21 hours ago, GrantSmith said:

 

Gerrard Whateley will be relieved that his wager paid off!

 

21 hours ago, ripstanley said:

Callum Mills wins the 2016 AFL Rising Star award. Great result for him and the Swans.

 

ANother future Brownlow winner

 

Not a bad win for a guy who had never played in defence before this year

[Thechook]

ACCESS ALL AREAS 

 

http://www.afl.com.au/video/2016-09-05/trade-talking-whos-going-where

 

[Old Croc]

9 minutes ago, Thechook said:

ACCESS ALL AREAS 

 

http://www.afl.com.au/video/2016-09-05/trade-talking-whos-going-where

 

Those two characters decided that the number one, most appetising, final is the Geelong - Hawthorn game. Once again very Vic centric.

For me the clash between the Sydney teams is much more interesting. Although Sydney, with 7 or 8 future Brownlow medalists in the side should be unstoppable!

 

[GrantSmith]

29 minutes ago, BookMan said:

 

 

ANother future Brownlow winner

 

Not a bad win for a guy who had never played in defence before this year

 

and never played / set foot on ANZ Stadium as he missed training because of the Rising Star....

[BookMan]

30 minutes ago, GrantSmith said:

 

and never played / set foot on ANZ Stadium as he missed training because of the Rising Star....

 

Millsy is Mr Cool....competing down back with Aliir and Rampe for who has the ice-iest veins...

[BookMan]

Surprising that North Melbourne is $101 to win the premiership in an 8 team finals race

[BookMan]

Includes Callum Mills on AFL 360...

 

 

[Will27]

Pyke came across as being quite a clever cookie.

 

Spoke really well I thought.

 

 

[Will27]

1 hour ago, Old Croc said:

Those two characters decided that the number one, most appetising, final is the Geelong - Hawthorn game. Once again very Vic centric.

For me the clash between the Sydney teams is much more interesting. Although Sydney, with 7 or 8 future Brownlow medalists in the side should be unstoppable!

 

I agree mate.

 

Would like to see 2 of the Victorian sides eliminated this week.

[GrantSmith]

37 minutes ago, Will27 said:

Pyke came across as being quite a clever cookie.

 

Spoke really well I thought.

 

 

 

Must doing something right, landed a plum gig at the President's NYSE listed investment bank ... Didn't realise he's a naturalised Aussie also. 

 

Poor old Sheehan having trouble keeping up with him at times.

[AlexRRR]

4 hours ago, Old Croc said:

Sorry Alex, I didn't fully read your lengthy precis of an also ran team who played like mierda when a place in the finals was up for grabs. Anyway, I believe they've already left on their end of season trip to Honduras.

I'm much more interested in the teams who actually play in September rather than start mad Mondays.

 

Mate if i wrote that article just for you i would have kept it to 3 words, might be a good idea to just chill and look into the middle distance, no need to comment or put down members efforts just because they dont measure up to what you think is important.....

 

You could do what i do and just skip over who you know are total boring posters....saves a lot of time and you wont even offend anyone in doing it....Have a nice day.

Edited September 7, 2016 by AlexRRR
forgot a word

[AlexRRR]

2 hours ago, Will27 said:

I agree mate.

 

Would like to see 2 of the Victorian sides eliminated this week.

 

 

Gee's some are getting sensitive ...might be a good time for the Victorians clubs to break away and form a new league .....

[AlexRRR]

AFL Odds

 

Team	Odds
Sydney	$3.25
Adelaide	$3.50
Geelong	$5.50
Hawthorn	$5.50
Greater Western Sydney	$9.00
West Coast	$26.00
Western Bulldogs	$34.00
North Melbourne	$67.00

 

There you are WILL looks like you will have your wish.....

 

WCE vs WB

The inform Eagles in Perth should get over the line in this you would think....lets not underestimate the Dogs, they will have to close down Mr Kennedy if they want to have a chance the guy has been outstanding last 3 or so weeks the "Factor" of Nick Nak out for the duration is a big deal that at some point in the finals push will be felt WILL..... A little birdie whispering in the wind says the Doggie defenders have been collecting Bulldog Poo down there at the Western Oval, it will be smuggled on too the WA ground and i believe placed strategic around the forward line to hamper Mr Kennedy....we shall see we shall see....

Cats vs Hawks

Flip a coin here, Cats had a soft work out last game of the season whilst the Hawks had to endureeeeeeeeee, Cats still have a lot of premiership players in there squad whilst the Hawks hunger might not be as strong as it use to be...Guinnes has been added to the cat food this week while i believe coach Clarkson has been touring the team through the Hawks trophy room.

Swans Vs Giants

Experience over the new kids on the block should be telling.....it will be a frigging Franklin day, the only thing the cameras will be seeing during the game is Lance's big smile.

Crows vs North

Crows shut down all over in last game of the season I'm not convinced there so hot, then Scott  pulls a rubber duckie from out of his cap by publicly making it known playing legend Stevens and 3 of the over the hill gang wont be back next season....the law of physics says the Crows by a canter then on the other hand that rubber duckie might be full of rocket fuel since the injection from the backside by one Mr Scott.

Edited September 7, 2016 by AlexRRR
correction

[GrantSmith]

Just a lazy 906 days since he last had a run... No big deal!

 

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/video/2016-09-07/positive-steps-for-aj-september-7-2016

 

He will be a welcome addition to the back line next year!

[joboss]

5 hours ago, BookMan said:

Surprising that North Melbourne is $101 to win the premiership in an 8 team finals race

Worth a lazy fiver.

The world could get hit by a meteorite.

You never know,,,,  maybe a good idea to finish off that bottle of 30 yr single malt.

[AlexRRR]

BREAKING NEWS     BREAKING NEWS....

 

The AFL are going into the entertaiment industry, they have a new product trailed it last weekend or so code named AFL X....no its not porn its a comedy of possible errors, 7 man a side teams playing on a soccer size pitch.....i will give it a name, Aussieoocer, i mean what else could you call it?

 

The brains tank at AFL house with only Brisbane to worry about havent much to so, oviously around a bottle or JW or 3 some brainstorming they concived AFL X.....

 

The Age reported it this late afternoon...have the tablet open in front of me....

 

Gillon recons AFL X is to attract none footy fans...he most be joking of course, what he really means is there trying to come one up on Soccer and the Aleague in AU, new TV rights and comercial TV coverage is very close on the horizon for the Aleague, Cahill has returned from overseas to play here the sky is the limit.....Silly really, Rugby and AFL and Soccer co exsists quite nicley, anyway the idea is to play AFL X/Aussieoccer in the AFL off season but its not firm as of yet, also mentioning it be a retireing home for AFL footballers, now they had a hit out just recently all hush hush and the report was the 7 a side teams were exashuted if this is the case i dont think the concept would suite aging footy rock stars do you?

 

Gillon expects to market this new concept game overseas as well......

 

What do i think? Nothing worng with trying something new, Do i think it will work? maybe in 100 years, the AFL is clutching at straws, im sure if enough markerting and money is thrown at the concept once they work out the details there is a good chance they will get it up and running....for the world to play? sure a few Chinese and Thai teams might even spread to the big apple, there is no chance that it will dent NFL or college football in the US let alone Soccer in the rest of the world....

 

Must be a West Aussie initiative since the Vic own Aussie rules...... 

Edited September 7, 2016 by AlexRRR

[Will27]

Five big in's for the Bullldogs 

• Easton Wood,
• Jake Stringer,
• Jordan Roughead,
• Jack Macrae,
• Tom Liberatore

And Jetta out for WC.

I think the Bulldogs at $4.50 are well worth a punt.

 

[joboss]

22 minutes ago, AlexRRR said:

BREAKING NEWS     BREAKING NEWS....

 

The AFL are going into the entertaiment industry, they have a new product trailed it last weekend or so code named AFL X....no its not porn its a comedy of possible errors, 7 man a side teams playing on a soccer size pitch.....i will give it a name, Aussieoocer, i mean what else could you call it?

 

The brains tank at AFL house with only Brisbane to worry about havent much to so, oviously around a bottle or JW or 3 some brainstorming they concived AFL X.....

 

The Age reported it this late afternoon...have the tablet open in front of me....

 

Gillon recons AFL X is to attract none footy fans...he most be joking of course, what he really means is there trying to come one up on Soccer and the Aleague in AU, new TV rights and comercial TV coverage is very close on the horizon for the Aleague, Cahill has returned from overseas to play here the sky is the limit.....Silly really, Rugby and AFL and Soccer co exsists quite nicley, anyway the idea is to play AFL X/Aussieoccer in the AFL off season but its not firm as of yet, also mentioning it be a retireing home for AFL footballers, now they had a hit out just recently all hush hush and the report was the 7 a side teams were exashuted if this is the case i dont think the concept would suite aging footy rock stars do you?

 

Gillon expects to market this new concept game overseas as well......

 

What do i think? Nothing worng with trying something new, Do i think it will work? maybe in 100 years, the AFL is clutching at straws, im sure if enough markerting and money is thrown at the concept once they work out the details there is a good chance they will get it up and running....for the world to play? sure a few Chinese and Thai teams might even spread to the big apple, there is no chance that it will dent NFL or college football in the US let alone Soccer in the rest of the world....

 

Must be a West Aussie initiative since the Vic own Aussie rules...... 

Seems to me that you are getting out of town on your Spanish romantic adventure just in time.

Father Christmas has always said that he thinks a lot clearer when his sack is empty.

[AlexRRR]

Hey man.....just filling the brothers in on AFL silly season, im off in about 6 or 7 weeks so i can be a pain in your arse a little longer, manged to piss of croc so why not you?

[joboss]

16 minutes ago, AlexRRR said:

Hey man.....just filling the brothers in on AFL silly season, im off in about 6 or 7 weeks so i can be a pain in your arse a little longer, manged to piss of croc so why not you?

Haha!!   Never piss me off, all entertainment, in fact I look forward to your posts.

I trust you are scheduling in a few local round ball games on your travels.

"deliberar"

Edited September 7, 2016 by joboss

[BookMan]

1 hour ago, GrantSmith said:

Just a lazy 906 days since he last had a run... No big deal!

 

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/video/2016-09-07/positive-steps-for-aj-september-7-2016

 

He will be a welcome addition to the back line next year!

 

Not sure whose possie he will take...

We still have Zak Jones, Harry Marsh, Laidler...all fit and rearing to go down back.

[BookMan]

1 hour ago, GrantSmith said:

Just a lazy 906 days since he last had a run... No big deal!

 

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/video/2016-09-07/positive-steps-for-aj-september-7-2016

 

He will be a welcome addition to the back line next year!

 

Not sure whose possie he will take...

We still have Zak Jones, Harry Marsh, Laidler...all fit and rearing to go down back.

[BookMan]

26 minutes ago, AlexRRR said:

Hey man.....just filling the brothers in on AFL silly season, im off in about 6 or 7 weeks so i can be a pain in your arse a little longer, manged to piss of croc so why not you?

 

Give it some more time alex...you can make it a complete TV member set u have pissed off

[AlexRRR]

3 minutes ago, joboss said:

Haha!!   Never piss me off, all entertainment, in fact I look forward to your posts.

I trust you are scheduling in a few local round ball games on your travels.

"deliberar"

 

Glad you mentioned that brother....will begin life in LA, NFL season would have started would dearly love to see a pro game im there on a sunday so i will ask hotel reception whats my chance assuming there is a Raiders game on in town that day, 2 weeks in Mexico and praise be to allah the season will be in full swing might get lucky you know, as for Cuba the land of swinging hips they play base ball, not sure about soccer so yes if its on i will go for the experiance....when i get net as none in cuba were i will be staying i will send some pics....

[BookMan]

47 minutes ago, Will27 said:

Five big in's for the Bullldogs 

• Easton Wood,
• Jake Stringer,
• Jordan Roughead,
• Jack Macrae,
• Tom Liberatore

And Jetta out for WC.

I think the Bulldogs at $4.50 are well worth a punt.

 

 

Wood & Libba are massive ins...

Stringer should be...but being demoted for two weeks to the ressies...i guess we will see

[AlexRRR]

1 minute ago, BookMan said:

 

Give it some more time alex...you can make it a complete TV member set u have pissed off

 

Im working on it brother....WILL is a hard man to piss off especialy with 2 cups under his arms....

[AlexRRR]

2 minutes ago, BookMan said:

 

Wood & Libba are massive ins...

Stringer should be...but being demoted for two weeks to the ressies...i guess we will see

 

shuuuuu dont piss off the west aussies....there already fuming bout the GF at the MCG and they havent even got there yet...mind you i recon the Vic Doggies might stick it up em...the poo is in the bag...you heard it here first....