Oppo Camp The Non-North Footy Discussion & Matchday Chat Thread (NNFD&MCT) IX

[Passmore]

I may have mentioned previously, but we actually supply post-game pizzas for the Power a couple of times a year.

Guess who is the only Port player that gets a ham & pineapple.

(Not JHF, he gets a Marg)

I would’ve said Ken, but you did say player.

Big Charlie Dixon is from FNQ. I’d guess him. Those campaigners put pineapple in a kebab.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Can anyone tell me where I can get a fair dinkum reubens sandwich in Melbourne? Traditional ruebens not a wanky trendy version.

There’s an American Sandwich joint in Little Collins St between William and King who make them like MLB’s pic too if you’re in town.

 

[marklovesbeer]

I would’ve said Ken, but you did say player.

Big Charlie Dixon is from FNQ. I’d guess him. Those campaigners put pineapple in a kebab.

Junior Rioli.

 

[ferball]

Junior Rioli.

That's who I thought it was, believe it or not. Just didn't get round to posting it.

 

[gokangas]

My old local in Brunswick, Miss Moses used to do a ripper.

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Might be too ‘trendy’ for ya though!

For starters it's toasted - not a real Reubens. Also looks like pastrami - should be corned beef - not a real reubens. But - looks bloody good.

 

[giantroo]

GWS Giant Sam Taylor

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Sam Taylor

Age

26

Ht

198cm

Wt

95kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.0

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

5.4

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.1

4star

MG

130.5

2star

D

8.0

2star

K

2.5

1star

HB

5.5

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.5

3star

MG

60.8

1star

D

8.6

3star

K

3.0

1star

HB

5.6

4star

M

1.2

2star

T

2.8

5star

MG

110.8

2star

has had surgery on a ruptured testicle which will sideline him indefinitely.

The Giants confirmed the gun defender had undergone a procedure to fix the injury after injuring his testicle in the win over Port Adelaide on Sunday.

 

[Kanga Glory]

GWS Giant Sam Taylor has had surgery on a ruptured testicle which will sideline him indefinitely.

The Giants confirmed the gun defender had undergone a procedure to fix the injury after injuring his testicle in the win over Port Adelaide on Sunday.

All males who just read that, screwed up there faces and closed there eyes thinking of the pain

 

[DuckYeah]

GWS Giant Sam Taylor has had surgery on a ruptured testicle which will sideline him indefinitely.

The Giants confirmed the gun defender had undergone a procedure to fix the injury after injuring his testicle in the win over Port Adelaide on Sunday.

 

[DuckYeah]

****ing poor campaigner! Thoughts and prayers Sam

 

[koshari]

All males who just read that, screwed up there faces and closed there eyes thinking of the pain

Flashback to an unfortunate incident as a child with a head stem on a dragster bicycle...

 

[krakouers]

Flashback to an unfortunate incident as a child with a head stem on a dragster bicycle...

I beg you, stop…

 

[Gumble Frankieton]

Not sure if this was intentional but I did appreciate the photo selection to accompany this story on the ABC website.

 

[ferball]

GWS Giant Sam Taylor has had surgery on a ruptured testicle which will sideline him indefinitely.

The Giants confirmed the gun defender had undergone a procedure to fix the injury after injuring his testicle in the win over Port Adelaide on Sunday.

Why is it a backman's injury? Happened to Scooter just before he retired.

 

[ferball]

Flashback to an unfortunate incident as a child with a head stem on a dragster bicycle...

Shouldn't laugh but ... man getting hit in groin by football wins every time.

 

[koshari]

Shouldn't laugh but ... man getting hit in groin by football wins every time.

Agree

 

[Themanbun]

Anyone read the article on how the Hawks got d'Ambrosio?

They're bloody switched on I'll give them that.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Flashback to an unfortunate incident as a child with a head stem on a dragster bicycle...

Is that you Stepho?

 

[giantroo]

Oh, what a feeling, Harley!​

We know that Harley Reid is hard to miss.

The long, blond locks of hair; his big, cheeky grin; and, of course, his signature “don’t argue” move that has him labelled already as the second coming of Dustin Martin.

It turns out Harley hasn’t been difficult to spot on the streets of Perth.

It hasn’t been the fact that he’s been driving around in an old, beaten-up Toyota HiLux ute that has been giving him away, either.

It’s more that he was one of the few people in the state driving around with Victorian number plates.

Well, that was never going to last long. Once word reached head office at Toyota in Australia, the wheels were put in motion, literally.


Reid has been made an ambassador for Toyota, in Western Australia – something that only happens to a precious few.

We’re reliably informed that Reid’s old ute has been replaced by a brand-new, top-of-the-range HiLux GR Sport (worth more than $80,000).

 

[archerboy]

Oh, what a feeling, Harley!​

We know that Harley Reid is hard to miss.

The long, blond locks of hair; his big, cheeky grin; and, of course, his signature “don’t argue” move that has him labelled already as the second coming of Dustin Martin.

It turns out Harley hasn’t been difficult to spot on the streets of Perth.

It hasn’t been the fact that he’s been driving around in an old, beaten-up Toyota HiLux ute that has been giving him away, either.

It’s more that he was one of the few people in the state driving around with Victorian number plates.

Well, that was never going to last long. Once word reached head office at Toyota in Australia, the wheels were put in motion, literally.


Reid has been made an ambassador for Toyota, in Western Australia – something that only happens to a precious few.

We’re reliably informed that Reid’s old ute has been replaced by a brand-new, top-of-the-range HiLux GR Sport (worth more than $80,000).

Haha let the rorts begin!

 

[ferball]

Anyone read the article on how the Hawks got d'Ambrosio?

They're bloody switched on I'll give them that.

IT WAS the final deal on Deadline Day. One that was officially lodged seven minutes after the trade period ended, but submitted just in time

lol

 

[DuckYeah]

Oh, what a feeling, Harley!​

We know that Harley Reid is hard to miss.

The long, blond locks of hair; his big, cheeky grin; and, of course, his signature “don’t argue” move that has him labelled already as the second coming of Dustin Martin.

It turns out Harley hasn’t been difficult to spot on the streets of Perth.

It hasn’t been the fact that he’s been driving around in an old, beaten-up Toyota HiLux ute that has been giving him away, either.

It’s more that he was one of the few people in the state driving around with Victorian number plates.

Well, that was never going to last long. Once word reached head office at Toyota in Australia, the wheels were put in motion, literally.


Reid has been made an ambassador for Toyota, in Western Australia – something that only happens to a precious few.

We’re reliably informed that Reid’s old ute has been replaced by a brand-new, top-of-the-range HiLux GR Sport (worth more than $80,000).

So it begins. Manipulation of salary caps. How many HJ franchises has he got?

 

[Hojuman]

Meanwhile, the AFL has docked North Melbourne 4 premiership points from their West Coast win after the mother of Harry Sheezel was seen driving a Mazda hire car around Perth.
The AFL has thanked Nick Daicos for bringing this to their attention and he has been awarded the 3 brownlow votes from this game.

 

[koshari]

Oh, what a feeling, Harley!​

We know that Harley Reid is hard to miss.

The long, blond locks of hair; his big, cheeky grin; and, of course, his signature “don’t argue” move that has him labelled already as the second coming of Dustin Martin.

It turns out Harley hasn’t been difficult to spot on the streets of Perth.

It hasn’t been the fact that he’s been driving around in an old, beaten-up Toyota HiLux ute that has been giving him away, either.

It’s more that he was one of the few people in the state driving around with Victorian number plates.

Well, that was never going to last long. Once word reached head office at Toyota in Australia, the wheels were put in motion, literally.


Reid has been made an ambassador for Toyota, in Western Australia – something that only happens to a precious few.

We’re reliably informed that Reid’s old ute has been replaced by a brand-new, top-of-the-range HiLux GR Sport (worth more than $80,000).

Might be scope for Wardlaw to be the caterpillar ambassador the way he goes about it,

 

[giantroo]

He’s a villain after just seven games. But this young Hawk will be a star

Nick Watson is only 19 and has kicked 5.15, but I’ve seen enough to be convinced he will, in time, become one of the most marketable sports stars in the country.

www.theage.com.au

Spoiler

He’s a villain after just seven games. But this young Hawk will be a star​

Kane Cornes

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Examples like this show he is going to be a lightning rod for criticism. There will be a target on his back throughout his career.

Standing at just 170 centimetres tall, Watson needed to be special to be called at No.5 in last year’s national draft.

Watching him live, it is striking how small he appears against his opponents. But his presence on the field is anything but small.

His competitiveness and attack on the ball is impressive.

His fight against bigger opponents – to not be outmarked and to bring the ball to ground – is something you can’t teach.

But then there are the glimpses of his brilliance; his front-and-square crumbing and the electric speed he showed to burn off an opponent on the outer wing of the MCG in the first quarter against Richmond would have had Hawthorn fans believing their wish for a new hero had been granted.

After spending the two previous games in the VFL, this contest was a signal that Watson should never play VFL football again.

He recorded 13 disposals, one goal (four behinds), three marks, three tackles, eight score involvements, and three inside 50s against Richmond – the most powerful of the seven games he has played at senior level.

Those numbers would have been more impressive had he kicked accurately.

Watson’s conversion is an issue, with five goals and 15 behinds in his first seven matches. Critics are
quick to point this out, but this statistic underscores a different story: his impressive ability to find
opportunities.

If he had converted some of those behinds into goals to have his tally read 15 goals, five behinds, he would be one of the favourites to win this year’s Rising Star award.

Watson needs to address the technical flaw where he darts out to the right when kicking a set shot.
This will take discipline and the right coaching, but the fact that he can create so many chances in his debut season is evidence of his brilliance.

As Watson becomes more comfortable at AFL level, his accuracy will undoubtedly improve. His teammates and those who played with him at junior level say it is uncharacteristic of him to be this wayward. It will correct itself, so don’t be surprised if he jags a bag of four or five before the season ends.

At his height, Watson will face adversity as a small forward. But his potential should take him to
other roles.

He should look to model his game on North Melbourne champion Brent Harvey

Brent Harvey

Age

47

Ht

167cm

Wt

75kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.3

5star

K

13.2

5star

HB

8.2

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

2.1

4star

G

1.2

4star

No current season stats available

D

6.0

2star

K

3.0

1star

HB

3.0

3star

M

1.2

2star

T

0.6

3star

G

0.6

3star

, the AFL games record holder who, despite being slightly taller, became a dangerous goal-kicking midfielder.

Harvey’s speed, endurance, competitiveness and goal sense made him one of the most formidable players of his generation.

Watson possesses similar attributes and can evolve into a versatile player, using his speed, agility, ground-ball attributes and football smarts to influence the game from various points on the field.

At 170 centimetres tall, diminutive Hawthorn youngster Nick Watson (left) should model his game on AFL games record-holder Brent Harvey

Brent Harvey

Age

47

Ht

167cm

Wt

75kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.3

5star

K

13.2

5star

HB

8.2

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

2.1

4star

G

1.2

4star

No current season stats available

D

6.0

2star

K

3.0

1star

HB

3.0

3star

M

1.2

2star

T

0.6

3star

G

0.6

3star

(right), a North Melbourne great who stands about five centimetres taller than him.Credit: AFL Photos/John Donegan

Hawthorn have been largely irrelevant for the past two seasons, as noted by the AFL shunning the club when fixturing prime-time games. In the past two seasons the Hawks have not played on a
Thursday or Friday night, and they are usually shunted to one of the Sunday fixtures.

This is about to change. The Hawks are relevant again.

Under impressive coach Sam Mitchell, Hawthorn are playing as attractive and dynamic football as any of the 18 teams.

The arrival of Watson and some of his young teammates has created a dramatic turnaround.

“The Wizard” is set to bring Hawthorn supporters back through the gates in droves. He is a drawcard, and replicas of his No.34 guernsey are already flying off the shelves.

There will be questions about how Watson copes as opponents become more wary of his game and umpires wake up to his ability to draw free kicks; a theme that already has opposition fans directing venomous boos his way.

​

As he matures, Watson is poised to become a major star. He should embrace his role as the opposition enemy because in time he is going to cause them major headaches.

Hawthorn are protecting Watson through his first year, conscious not to put a target on his back. As a result, he has rarely appeared in a scheduled media appearance. But in time he will become one of the most marketable sports stars in the country.

Hawthorn may have uncovered the next “Boomer” Harvey.

 

[Samsquanch]

Oh, what a feeling, Harley!​

We know that Harley Reid is hard to miss.

The long, blond locks of hair; his big, cheeky grin; and, of course, his signature “don’t argue” move that has him labelled already as the second coming of Dustin Martin.

It turns out Harley hasn’t been difficult to spot on the streets of Perth.

It hasn’t been the fact that he’s been driving around in an old, beaten-up Toyota HiLux ute that has been giving him away, either.

It’s more that he was one of the few people in the state driving around with Victorian number plates.

Well, that was never going to last long. Once word reached head office at Toyota in Australia, the wheels were put in motion, literally.


Reid has been made an ambassador for Toyota, in Western Australia – something that only happens to a precious few.

We’re reliably informed that Reid’s old ute has been replaced by a brand-new, top-of-the-range HiLux GR Sport (worth more than $80,000).

Lucky young fella.