Mega Thread General Pre-Season Discussion, News and Updates

[Millky95]

Longer than that! I found it funny that they're so desperate to beat us they're clinging to a BBL cricket game which has about as much substance as a tv dinner.

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My original post said 08 but I wasn't sure so moved it forward to 11 hahaha wonderful

 

[Swansujelly]

Swansujelly I see you have Woodville there. Is that Woodville in Adelaide? Woodville West Torrens Eagles. I don't know why they just didn't change the name to the Woodville Eagles. Woodville West Torrens is a hell of a mouthful. Everyone just says Eagles it is easier. I remember when Woodville were 'The Peckers' hehe.

hence why i did not put torrens on there anywhere. I was a peckers/warriors guy, er kid.

 

[S120]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-01-30/hird-fails-in-appeal

Sorry, James, but...

 

[Mister B]

Suck it Hird!

 

[ponsdale]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-01-30/hird-fails-in-appeal

Sorry, James, but...

A handy new tool.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Looking at this list and heading into 2015 we have lost a bit of experience but still at the ideal mix for experience and youth.

 

[Millky95]

Not sure on anyone else but my Melbourne based membership has just been shipped out

 

[vonn]

Can't find a relevant membership thread. Ours have been dispatched woohoo!

 

[RW]

Just when you thought it was over...

"We'll reserve our rights as to whether we go to the High Court... we'll have a good sit down to think about it," Hird told the Seven Network on Monday after returning from the United States.

"We feel now that... our 34 players and our support staff probably have less rights now than the average Australian citizen."

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-...ction-in-afl-asada-case/6064464?section=sport

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Just when you thought it was over...



http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-...ction-in-afl-asada-case/6064464?section=sport

What is he doing in the states? who was taking over preseason while he was gone

 

[GoTheSwannies]

WTF, Hird just does whatever the * he wants. It's a ******* circus at Essendon

 

[nottenthagain]

WTF, Hird just does whatever the **** he wants. It's a ******* circus at Essendon

the definition of a 'loose cannon'

 

[GoTheSwannies]

He's worse than a loose cannon, he's more like a loose A-bomb, he's a danger to everyone.

 

[RW]

What is he doing in the states?

It will all be in Tania's diary

 

[robbieando]

Just when you thought it was over...



http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-...ction-in-afl-asada-case/6064464?section=sport

Because just 4 judges can't be wrong he wants to go the full bench of the High Court as well..

 

[bedford]

I think the missus and Little are the ones driving this

 

[robbieando]

I think the missus and Little are the ones driving this

The missus certainly but Little no way, if he did the club would of continued its appeal. But as things stand I don't see Hird being granted leave to appeal to the High Court because of the way each trial has gone so far and the point of law they are arguing.

He is off with the fairies with this appeal

 

[Mister B]

It will all be in Tania's diary

I hear she's running with the title "I take a lot of notes".

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

New intra club match footage up on AFL.com.

Reid and Buddy are completely bald.

Reid playing back on Buddy.

Buddy knee is mummified.

 

[Wolftone]

hence why i did not put torrens on there anywhere. I was a peckers/warriors guy, er kid.

A fan of Blighty, Whale Roberts, Ray Huppatz etc.

 

[Wolftone]

The missus certainly but Little no way, if he did the club would of continued its appeal. But as things stand I don't see Hird being granted leave to appeal to the High Court because of the way each trial has gone so far and the point of law they are arguing.

He is off with the fairies with this appeal

No, Little could well be pulling the strings from behind the curtain. He is the litigation specialist, more litigation than probably any other Australian. It also means Essendon don't have to pay for it, clever.

 

[Punts]

Longmire mentioned Rampe playing on ball today as another big body with JPK/Parker etc. He was an on baller previous to the swans.
No doubt has the endurance and the big body ( 188cm , 88kg ) , could always move Reid to Rampes 3rd tall role and move Rampe somewhat into the middle

 

[Punts]

 

[swansfan51]

Longmire mentioned Rampe playing on ball today as another big body with JPK/Parker etc. He was an on baller previous to the swans.
No doubt has the endurance and the big body ( 188cm , 88kg ) , could always move Reid to Rampes 3rd tall role and move Rampe somewhat into the middle

Sounds like what I suggested 14 months ago. Probably because it is.

A lot of posters have discussed the return of Johnson from injury to take Rampe's spot, and also the signing of Laidler in a similar position. I propose the following as a new role for Rampe:

A tagger. He has the size to play on big midfielders (very similar height and build to the league's best in Ryan Crowley), he has the endurance and played predominantly as a midfielder in the Sydney league, and he has the defensive accountability as shown by his 2013 efforts. He would have the ability to play an accountable role on a major ball winner while being able to use it himself in attack and force his opponent to stay close when the Swans have the ball. He would also not be completely at sea against the players like Martin who spend considerable time in the forward line, due to his ability to spoil.

 

[Tedeski]

Longmire mentioned Rampe playing on ball today as another big body with JPK/Parker etc. He was an on baller previous to the swans.
No doubt has the endurance and the big body ( 188cm , 88kg ) , could always move Reid to Rampes 3rd tall role and move Rampe somewhat into the middle

Those fitness sticks he had hanging outta his mouth in the off season must have built up his stamina for a midfield role.