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Originally posted by Annie Haddad
It's a good arvo out
It's a good arvo out
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I don't think you'll find uch going on in the arvo. It is on a Friday night. It used to be on a Sunday arvo.Bring it on! -
Ok Mr Lar de dar.Originally posted by NMWBloods
"A novelty at best" is about right...
Now this is a thread that i would expect on the ego -centric, wank session that is redandwhiteonline.com...
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You should see one or two Carolyn, as in years past. You will definitely see some of last years' draft picks.Originally posted by Carolyn
Will the draftees be playing?
Plus, you'll see most of the Senior list there. They won't all play but you will see them.
Good opportunity to get up close and personal, if that's your thing.Captain, I am detecting large quantities of win in this sectorComment
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I travelled up to a practice match against St Kilda in Newcastle last year which at least had most of the seniors playing.
Previous to that I saw us get flogged by Carlton by 150 points at Telstra Stadium in 2004 which was embarassing and as pointless as you'll get.
I enjoy watching the youngsters have a run but to be honest you're better off waiting until the season proper starts and catching some reserves games."As everyone knows our style of football is defensive and unattractive, and as such I have completely forgotten how to mark or kick over the years" - Brett Kirk
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I think everyone here is using the terms "entertainment" and "footy" very loosely....
The "pre-season" (NAB Cup) is bad enough, but these "practice" games are abysmal....
why?
1. We ALWAYS lose.
2. We never play our full strength team - or anything close to it.
3. The play is crap - No skills
4. The players couldn't even give a flying rats.
5. They're always held in obscure locations -0 excepting nth syd oval.Comment
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Add to that you still have to pay to go - and there is always the fear that someone will be injured and for what?Originally posted by reigning premier
I think everyone here is using the terms "entertainment" and "footy" very loosely....
The "pre-season" (NAB Cup) is bad enough, but these "practice" games are abysmal....
why?
1. We ALWAYS lose.
2. We never play our full strength team - or anything close to it.
3. The play is crap - No skills
4. The players couldn't even give a flying rats.
5. They're always held in obscure locations -0 excepting nth syd oval.
nah - bring on 31 March!I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure..................
Chickens drink - but they don't pee!
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They should scrap it and extend the season proper.Originally posted by Annie Haddad
The pre-season is totally pointless .... well, the Ansett Cup (or whatever they call it these days) certainly is.Does God believe in Atheists?Comment
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Good point GS14. Make the season long enough to play each team twice.Originally posted by goswannie14
They should scrap it and extend the season proper.
I think it's only an extra week or so???Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun.
Blessed are the cracked for they are the ones who let in the light.Comment
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Agree....Originally posted by goswannie14
They should scrap it and extend the season proper.
Dump the pre-season and extend the regular H&A season to 30 rounds... with two "split rounds"....
15 games home, 15 games away. Playing each team at home and away...
Then again, Collingwood would still end up with 27 Melbourne games, 25 of them at the MCG.Comment
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By my calcs it would make the season 30 rounds long??!! That would still be 4 weeks longer than the NAB Cup + Season propert combined?Originally posted by Annie Haddad
Good point GS14. Make the season long enough to play each team twice.
I think it's only an extra week or so???
Perhaps if the lists were deeper, bigger, such as those in sports like the Premier League in England, it could be possible, but 30 rounds plus finals is a bit ridiculous to expect.Comment
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I think Collingwood should relocate to Darwin - let them travel for a changeOriginally posted by reigning premier
Agree....
Dump the pre-season and extend the regular H&A season to 30 rounds... with two "split rounds"....
15 games home, 15 games away. Playing each team at home and away...
Then again, Collingwood would still end up with 27 Melbourne games, 25 of them at the MCG.
I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure..................
Chickens drink - but they don't pee!
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To be fair Wardy, (and i know we dont normaly do that) the main resaon the Pies play so many games at the MCG is that many other clubs put that in as a specific request. They all know what a big money earner the pies are and want a peice of the cake.Originally posted by Wardy
I think Collingwood should relocate to Darwin - let them travel for a change
That is not really the pies fault, despite the advantage it affords them.Comment
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Geez a person cant even say anything tongue in cheek with you these days - So when are you going to buy the black & white scarf then?Originally posted by Layby
To be fair Wardy, (and i know we dont normaly do that) the main resaon the Pies play so many games at the MCG is that many other clubs put that in as a specific request. They all know what a big money earner the pies are and want a peice of the cake.
That is not really the pies fault, despite the advantage it affords them.Last edited by Wardy; 15 January 2007, 11:44 AM.I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure..................
Chickens drink - but they don't pee!
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I think Joffa is going to give me a scarf when he comes to stay at my place !Originally posted by Wardy
Geez a person cant even say anything tongue in cheek with you these days - So when are you going to buy the black & white scarf then?Comment
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are you going to take your dentures out - just so as Joffa will feel at home?Originally posted by Layby
I think Joffa is going to give me a scarf when he comes to stay at my place !I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure..................
Chickens drink - but they don't pee!
AGE IS ONLY IMPORTANT FOR TWO THINGS - WINE & CHEESE!Comment
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