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  • bloodspirit
    Clubman
    • Apr 2015
    • 4448

    No more Thursday night teams - The death of a tradition (sen.com.au)
    All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated, and well supported in logic and argument than others. -Douglas Adams, author (11 Mar 1952-2001)

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    • stevoswan
      Veterans List
      • Sep 2014
      • 8573

      I thought my now deleted post was 100% football related....alas it didn't pass the test.

      On a football note.....excited at the prospect of these two, along with Gould, strengthening our backline for years to come.

      Melican and McCartin set to shine in backline

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      • Sandridge
        Outer wing, Lake Oval
        • Apr 2010
        • 2093

        Originally posted by dejavoodoo44
        It's being reported that the AFL is looking to introduce a concussion fund for players. If the dollar values are correct, it suggests that they consider it to be a serious problem.

        AFL considering proposal for landmark multimillion-dollar concussion trust for players | Concussion in sport | The Guardian
        This issue crosses my mind every time I see Jude Bolton on TV. How many times was he concussed in his magnificent career with us?

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        • KTigers
          Senior Player
          • Apr 2012
          • 2499

          Originally posted by Sandridge
          This issue crosses my mind every time I see Jude Bolton on TV. How many times was he concussed in his magnificent career with us?
          Yes, it's got to be concerning for the likes of Jude for what be coming. Every time I see Joel Selwood coming off with blood coming out
          of his head I wonder what's going to be going on inside that head in twenty years time. Y'know it's a tricky one, it's a contact sport,
          this is what is going to happen. But then other people have dangerous jobs that may end up killing them. It's the risk you take.

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          • bloodspirit
            Clubman
            • Apr 2015
            • 4448

            AFL 2021, Joe Daniher, Essendon, Brisbane Lions, Sydney Swans, Tom Harley, AFL trade, trades (foxsports.com.au)

            Backs up what Harley said all along.
            All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated, and well supported in logic and argument than others. -Douglas Adams, author (11 Mar 1952-2001)

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            • Ludwig
              Veterans List
              • Apr 2007
              • 9359

              Originally posted by dejavoodoo44
              It's being reported that the AFL is looking to introduce a concussion fund for players. If the dollar values are correct, it suggests that they consider it to be a serious problem.
              My new Air-Cushion Helmet should solve the concussion problem for good. Not expensive either. Only $19.99 from Ludwig Biotech LLC.

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              • dejavoodoo44
                Veterans List
                • Apr 2015
                • 8727

                Originally posted by Ludwig
                My new Air-Cushion Helmet should solve the concussion problem for good. Not expensive either. Only $19.99 from Ludwig Biotech LLC.

                And you've done so well to get the little pointy bit on top. Is it to make the player look bigger and scarier, or is it for extra oxygen?

                And is the painting on the wall of an ancestor with similar headwear?

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                • Ludwig
                  Veterans List
                  • Apr 2007
                  • 9359

                  Originally posted by dejavoodoo44
                  And you've done so well to get the little pointy bit on top. Is it to make the player look bigger and scarier, or is it for extra oxygen?
                  Don't be silly now. Everybody knows it's for Brodie Grundy's man bun.


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                  • dejavoodoo44
                    Veterans List
                    • Apr 2015
                    • 8727

                    Originally posted by Ludwig
                    Don't be silly now. Everybody knows it's for Brodie Grundy's man bun.


                    Shhhh! I really don't want that to become a hipster trend.

                    Then again, it might be quite entertaining?

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                    • MattW
                      Veterans List
                      • May 2011
                      • 4231

                      Any apologies from Lloyd and Barrett?

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                      • dejavoodoo44
                        Veterans List
                        • Apr 2015
                        • 8727

                        Originally posted by MattW
                        Any apologies from Lloyd and Barrett?
                        Not that I'm aware of. But personally, I don't really pay attention to anything that Lloyd and Barrett say, so other people might have a better idea than me.

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                        • Auntie.Gerald
                          Veterans List
                          • Oct 2009
                          • 6483

                          Official AFL Website of the St Kilda Football Club



                          everyone does it differently:
                          6th in season 2020 after getting belted by us in the last round of 2019.
                          Will the below additions diminish their ability or elevate them into the top4?

                          2021
                          Crouch
                          Woods
                          Frawley
                          McKernan
                          Higgins

                          recent couple of years
                          Ryder
                          Hannes
                          Howard
                          Jones
                          Butler
                          Hill
                          etc
                          "be tough, only when it gets tough"

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                          • bloodspirit
                            Clubman
                            • Apr 2015
                            • 4448

                            I can't see the Saints finishing top 4. I reckon it's more likely that they will slide a little than rise. Also, I think the biggest improvement is more likely to come from players who were already on their list (e.g. Hill, King, Coffield & Clark) rather than the new imports.
                            All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated, and well supported in logic and argument than others. -Douglas Adams, author (11 Mar 1952-2001)

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                            • 707
                              Veterans List
                              • Aug 2009
                              • 6204

                              Originally posted by bloodspirit
                              I can't see the Saints finishing top 4. I reckon it's more likely that they will slide a little than rise. Also, I think the biggest improvement is more likely to come from players who were already on their list (e.g. Hill, King, Coffield & Clark) rather than the new imports.
                              Half their best 22 are imports

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                              • RogueSwan
                                McVeigh for Brownlow
                                • Apr 2003
                                • 4602

                                Originally posted by 707
                                Half their best 22 are imports
                                and the other half are injured, aren't they?
                                I did think I heard/read that both Jones and Hanners have slight hamstring injuries.
                                "Fortunately, this is the internet, so knowing nothing is no obstacle to having an opinion!." Beerman 18-07-2017

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