General MFC discussion

[Proper Gander]

Hit outs:

Jamar 21
Pedersen 7
Sandilands 19
Clarke 16

Okay so you did some research. While applauding you on general principles I should caution you about the unorthodox use of facts during an Internet discussion

 

[Djcjdees]

I haven't done any research but I drunkenly watched us beat the tigers again last night while waiting for the rugby. He at least broke even against Maric in the wet too

 

[Theseventhhamster]

Jamar can take on any plodder in the wet. He's strong and can direct a tap that's it. Can't cover ground at all anymore.

 

[Sprout]

Russian was cooked, but even if he did have another year in him, his career deserves a better endnote than wasting away in the twos for consecutive seasons.

 

[Theseventhhamster]

How good does Vandenberg have to become before everyone in the league notices the original typo from when he got drafted and stops copy/pasting the capitaisation not existing at the start of his surname and then pops up for the berg bit? I feel like I'm the only person in the world who has noticed it.

vandenBerg??????????????

 

[PerfectFooty]

How good does Vandenberg have to become before everyone in the league notices the original typo from when he got drafted and stops copy/pasting the capitaisation not existing at the start of his surname and then pops up for the berg bit? I feel like I'm the only person in the world who has noticed it.

vandenBerg??????????????

You are not alone, but the capitalisation is probably correct in the spelling of his name

 

[Theseventhhamster]

You are not alone, but the capitalisation is probably correct in the spelling of his name

Educate me please sir.

 

[PerfectFooty]

Educate me please sir.

His name is of Dutch origin. Not sure how to explain clearly so i'll just quote wikipedia

According to Dutch language rules in the Netherlands, the tussenvoegsel in a surname is written with a capital letter only when it starts a sentence or is not preceded by a first name or initial. So referring to a Peter whose surname is "De Vries" we write "meneer De Vries" (Mr De Vries), but "Peter de Vries" and "P. de Vries".

 

[Theseventhhamster]

His name is of Dutch origin. Not sure how to explain clearly so i'll just quote wikipedia

Yeah I've seen parts of Dutch surnames not capitalised but haven't seen a random capital in the middle like that. maybe if it was vanden Berg or van den Berg? Is anyone on the board willing to confess to being Dutch so they can sort this out?

 

[ponsdale]

Was mentioned in an artcile on MFC

How good does Vandenberg have to become before everyone in the league notices the original typo from when he got drafted and stops copy/pasting the capitaisation not existing at the start of his surname and then pops up for the berg bit? I feel like I'm the only person in the world who has noticed it.

vandenBerg??????????????

vandenBerg is the correct spelling.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2015-01-16/day-4-hot-dees-train-hard-on-camp

A handful of players in rehab have also endured a tough session, including new rookie Aaron vandenBerg (note the spelling – he spells his surname with a lower case ‘v’ and a capital ‘B’ – all one word).

 

[Theseventhhamster]

I actually did read that piece at the time, I guess I skipped over that part because I wasn't particularly interested in some old rookie from Canberra.

 

[Sprout]

I actually did read that piece at the time, I guess I skipped over that part because I wasn't particularly interested in some old rookie from Canberra.

Watch what you say about Canberra pal. There is a pretty big Melbourne supporting contingent here

Besides, Hird came from Canber......hm, guess we can't brag about that anymore.

 

[PitchBlease]

Also, it means 'from the Mountain', so there's that.

 

[Sprout]

Also, it means 'from the Mountain', so there's that.

What, vandenBerg?

That is both awesome and appropriate.

 

[Proper Gander]

Cool spelling. It's good for him - a talking point on a first date once he runs out of anecdotes about working at the Mint, and how cold it can get on the Ainslie oval.

 

[Proper Gander]

Also, it means 'from the Mountain', so there's that.

So is an iceberg an ice mountain? Excellent. Should it be an iceBerg though?

 

[Sprout]

Cool spelling. It's good for him - a talking point on a first date once he runs out of anecdotes about working at the Mint, and how cold it can get on the Ainslie oval.

"I'm an AFL footballer" would also be a decent icebreaker.

 

[Sprout]

..or iceberg breaker

 

[Proper Gander]

"I'm an AFL footballer" would also be a decent icebreaker.

Yes but I'm from Canberra - born and bred. We just don't lead with our best stuff

 

[TheDarkDwarf]

So is an iceberg an ice mountain? Excellent. Should it be an iceBerg though?

That's Mr ice Berg to you thanks!!

 

[TheDarkDwarf]

Yes but I'm from Canberra - born and bred. We just don't lead with our best stuff

Ha ha, that explains a lot

 

[halfback dasher]

Guy's , looks as though we will sign Jack Fitzpatrick.....what can people tell me about him , and might it be we see in him ?

 

[fushy]

Also, it means 'from the Mountain', so there's that.

What the * do the dutch know about mountain/s... should be vandenHeuveltje

 

[schmuttt]

Guy's , looks as though we will sign Jack Fitzpatrick.....what can people tell me about him , and might it be we see in him ?

Hes the guy who kept Boyd to 1 handball a few weeks after Boyd kicked 4 on Lake

Whilst I'm surprised Hawthorn would pick him up, I thought he was stiff to be delisted. He has an eye for goal, is very quick for his size and can play at either end of the ground. Is a poor ruckman, not a great pack mark considering his size and isn't a big ballwinner. Will certainly fit into Hawthorns 'play your role' mantra and whilst I doubt he'll play many AFL games he'll be a handy backup.

 

[Theseventhhamster]

Guy's , looks as though we will sign Jack Fitzpatrick.....what can people tell me about him , and might it be we see in him ?

Much better than he looks. If your coaching staff can see past his totally unco style he'll be a handy backup forward and back.