Match Day Thread Rnd 16 V Gold Coast. SCG 16.35 pm.

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  • barry
    Veterans List
    • Jan 2003
    • 8499

    Originally posted by Bloody Hell
    Got to say I had to watch a delay for this game, and having cheated and read RWO I was expecting Towers to tear this game a new asshole from the comments. How disappointed I was. He does what he always does, but he kicked two good goals - both of which were fortuitous.

    I saw an interview with Lonegan during the week where he said that he didn't believe he belonged till his mid twenties and I thought Towers, who I always found unassuming, had cracked it... not to be. Maybe next week. Still has more to do for mine for a first round, mature age pick....
    Haters got to hate.

    Towers is in our bottom 4 players. If he plays a game where he's even close to top 10, is time to celebrate.

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    • caj23
      Senior Player
      • Aug 2003
      • 2462

      Originally posted by Markwebbos
      Didn't Sinkers get touched up by Currie in the NEAFL? I cannot imagine they'll drop Naismith for Sinclair
      5 goals and BOG, gee if only he could get touched up like that every week

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      • AnnieH
        RWOs Black Sheep
        • Aug 2006
        • 11332

        They did enough to win on the day.
        Still a lot of behinds.
        Is Plugger still helping out with the kicking? Doesn't look like it.
        They've got to bring a whole lot more this week.
        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.

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        • AnnieH
          RWOs Black Sheep
          • Aug 2006
          • 11332

          Look who was sitting in front of us.

          Joey & Emilo.jpg
          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.

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          • Jimitron5000
            Warming the Bench
            • Oct 2006
            • 455

            I didn't see the game, but watched the highlights on the AFL website. Towers features prominently. Only a small sample I know, but hopefully we can see more highlights and less half hearted efforts and brain farts. I think there is a good footy player in there somewhere!

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            • Nico
              Veterans List
              • Jan 2003
              • 11339

              Originally posted by AnnieH
              They did enough to win on the day.
              Still a lot of behinds.
              Is Plugger still helping out with the kicking? Doesn't look like it.
              They've got to bring a whole lot more this week.
              Parker's miss was way out of character. Sam Reid; well, not surprised. Walked in straight on an angle, laid back on the kick and went way wide. Got everything wrong, again. Plugger must have been gnashing his teeth.
              http://www.nostalgiamusic.co.uk/secu...res/srh806.jpg

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              • Doctor
                Bay 29
                • Sep 2003
                • 2757

                Originally posted by barry
                Haters got to hate.

                Towers is in our bottom 4 players. If he plays a game where he's even close to top 10, is time to celebrate.
                Oh barry, I thought you were so much better than using the haters line.
                Today's a draft of your epitaph

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                • dimelb
                  pr. dim-melb; m not f
                  • Jun 2003
                  • 6889

                  Originally posted by Industrial Fan
                  Maybe it's a question of expectations. Probably wouldn't discuss a game Kennedy played with the same output but thought Towers was solid on he weekend.

                  The play that sticks in my mind is the tackle on the members wing then was first to recover to whisk the ball away
                  Here's a take on Deano by someone he grew up with. I found it a fascinating read.

                  Round 12 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: Barracking for Towers
                  He reminds him of the guys, close-set, slow, and never rattled, who were play-makers on the team. (John Updike, seeing Josh Kennedy in a crystal ball)

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                  • barry
                    Veterans List
                    • Jan 2003
                    • 8499

                    Brilliant article

                    - - - Updated - - -

                    Originally posted by Doctor
                    Oh barry, I thought you were so much better than using the haters line.
                    Lines may come in and out of fashion, but if the gumboot fits..

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                    • Beerman
                      Regular in the Side
                      • Oct 2010
                      • 823

                      Coaches votes are interesting

                      Rohan 10
                      Rampe 7
                      Parker 5
                      Lloyd 4
                      Towers 4

                      Rohan, Rampe, Towers - no surprises there. I'm a bit surprised that one of the coaches would have given Parker 4, and both of them rated Lloyd's game, which I thought was ok without being spectacular.

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                      • Aaron
                        Regular in the Side
                        • Jan 2009
                        • 805

                        Originally posted by dimelb
                        Here's a take on Deano by someone he grew up with. I found it a fascinating read.

                        Round 12 ? Sydney v Western Bulldogs: Barracking for Towers
                        Agree! a very different perspective. Definitely worth reading

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                        • Wardy
                          The old Boiler!
                          • Sep 2003
                          • 6676

                          Originally posted by stevoswan
                          As a Hawk man, he seems to not like us much at all.....to say we're boring displays a prejudice born from jealousy. He's officially a knob!
                          And let's not forget a thug of note- I'm sure Neville Bruns will never forget !!
                          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!

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                          • MattW
                            Veterans List
                            • May 2011
                            • 4218

                            Originally posted by dimelb
                            Here's a take on Deano by someone he grew up with. I found it a fascinating read.

                            Round 12 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: Barracking for Towers
                            Bloody enjoyable read, thanks for posting it. The author's comment that Dean runs games out well resonated with me, he often becomes more prominent late in games. I kind of think they may be a confidence thing too a little bit, as if it takes him a little while to get a feel for a game. He was great on the weekend and definitely improving. Good on him. He's definitely earned his spot.

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                            • MattW
                              Veterans List
                              • May 2011
                              • 4218

                              Originally posted by Beerman
                              Coaches votes are interesting

                              Rohan 10
                              Rampe 7
                              Parker 5
                              Lloyd 4
                              Towers 4

                              Rohan, Rampe, Towers - no surprises there. I'm a bit surprised that one of the coaches would have given Parker 4, and both of them rated Lloyd's game, which I thought was ok without being spectacular.
                              I was surprised one coach only gave Parker 1 vote, he kept thrusting us forward all evening and in my view was more influential than Towers and Lloyd. Rare to see the coaches agree on the top 5.

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                              • dejavoodoo44
                                Veterans List
                                • Apr 2015
                                • 8637

                                Originally posted by dimelb
                                Here's a take on Deano by someone he grew up with. I found it a fascinating read.

                                Round 12 – Sydney v Western Bulldogs: Barracking for Towers
                                Ta, nice article. I definitely think that some of the best footy writing is in the almanac.

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