Got to this position much quicker than I thought we would, having it in our own hands. Nice to know that we won't have to be running through many scenarios if we beat Hawthorn this week!
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Yeah you are correct. Good stuff.We don't need GWS and STK both to lose in Round 17. We only need one of them to lose in Round 17
So it seems we will either play Collingwood, GWS or the Saints if we make finals. Who would you all prefer to play?
Seems to be an Australian expression, related to harness racing where the trotter (or pacer?) gets into a rhythm and takes up any slack in the harness (the straps). But I don't think anyone is 100% sure that's the correct etymology. It is unheard of in the US but may have entered UK English.
So it seems we will either play Collingwood, GWS or the Saints if we make finals. Who would you all prefer to play?
I would prefer either GWS or StK, both are in poorish form so we'd have a reasonable chance.So it seems we will either play Collingwood, GWS or the Saints if we make finals. Who would you all prefer to play?
We had the strap up to Grade 4, then the strap/cane combo in grade 5 and 6 depending on the severity of the offence and cane only from Grade 7 on. Fun times. Ahhh the memories. Ssshhhing everyone so we could hear the strokes and guage the likely sting/hurt factor from the crispness of the contact. Hoping that your assailant wasn't an accomplished squash or tennis player.Seems to be an Australian expression, related to harness racing where the trotter (or pacer?) gets into a rhythm and takes up any slack in the harness (the straps). But I don't think anyone is 100% sure that's the correct etymology. It is unheard of in the US but may have entered UK English.
I copped the strap a bit, as well as the cane, having spent my primary years in both Vic and NSW. The two jurisdictions always have to be different to each other. It was a badge of honour for us kids. We used to compare our tally each term.
So did getting hit with the strap improve your demeanour over the years? You seem like a nice chap these days ... or are you still a bit of a prick?
And if so, which bit?
No, on second thoughts, I don't want to know.
We had the strap up to Grade 4, then the strap/cane combo in grade 5 and 6 depending on the severity of the offence and cane only from Grade 7 on. Fun times. Ahhh the memories. Ssshhhing everyone so we could hear the strokes and guage the likely sting/hurt factor from the crispness of the contact. Hoping that your assailant wasn't an accomplished squash or tennis player.
I remember my first year at secondary college, some guy, fcuk knows what he did but it must have been bad, was caned on a Monday morning in front of the entire school assembly. Six of the best from the headmaster, on stage in front of a live audience of about 1800 teachers and students. There was a special public caning apparatus that he bent over and held onto (was kind of an L shaped park bench) and was probably about a hundred years old. It was bizarre.
Can you imagine the uproar today. I don't recall any uproar at the time, just everyone being sh*t scared that that could happen.
And I do....every TuesdayYou have to pay for that these days
And I do....every Tuesday
Actually has to do with doing up the straps on your swag when you move on to find a new job. Hence hitting your straps, onwardsI think it may stem back to horse and cart days rather than harness racing.
More like tight arse Tuesday, but not after a few visits....Right, Cheap Arse Tuesday special
Naah I saw that. Very improbable origin IMO.Actually has to do with doing up the straps on your swag when you move on to find a new job. Hence hitting your straps, onwards
and upwards moving on to find opportunity.
It made little sense to me, but neither did the Kelly Gang's armour or having only short range weapons or letting go that pussyNaah I saw that. Very improbable origin IMO.
I think it may stem back to horse and cart days rather than harness racing.
So it seems we will either play Collingwood, GWS or the Saints if we make finals. Who would you all prefer to play?
We had the strap up to Grade 4, then the strap/cane combo in grade 5 and 6 depending on the severity of the offence and cane only from Grade 7 on. Fun times. Ahhh the memories. Ssshhhing everyone so we could hear the strokes and guage the likely sting/hurt factor from the crispness of the contact. Hoping that your assailant wasn't an accomplished squash or tennis player.
I remember my first year at secondary college, some guy, fcuk knows what he did but it must have been bad, was caned on a Monday morning in front of the entire school assembly. Six of the best from the headmaster, on stage in front of a live audience of about 1800 teachers and students. There was a special public caning apparatus that he bent over and held onto (was kind of an L shaped park bench) and was probably about a hundred years old. It was bizarre.
Can you imagine the uproar today. I don't recall any uproar at the time, just everyone being sh*t scared that that could happen.
We beat Hawthorn then Fremantle, focus and tick them off. Control what can be controlled, worry about the tasty sandwich in ourWho do we want/need to win between Melb & GWS?
Who do we want/need to win between Melb & GWS?