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It's not an argument about forum moderation. It's a discussion about allowing room for disagreement over a contentious issue. This issue is personally important to you. I understand that well. That personal importance, as strong as it is, does not invalidate debate and disagreement. The...

I agree.

And yet it's those who say 'No' that are the close minded. They can't be rational so they must be evil. You are, in this instance, the embodiment of what you purport to condemn.

Way to grab the last word from the comfort of moderator privileges in a closed thread, Abasi. A real profile in courage, that. Yes, anyone who thinks the AFL would do better keeping its nose out of politics is a racist who hates aboriginals. Yes, anyone who thinks that gay marriage is not...

This sums up Big Footy in the off season (NSFW).

Hmm... I'm not sure. It doesn't sit right that he intimates the aggression was completely out of character. It's set up too well as an argument for why he deserves forgiveness rather than just going out and earning it. Perhaps I'm being uncharitable.

This is why we can't have nice things. Because we can't play nicely. Which threads are specifically for football? I will spend my time there.

Geelong is the most unbalanced team I have ever seen. The entire game is structured around one man. The guy has phenomenal skill and can single-handedly win the Grand Final for Geelong, but it's crazy how fundamental he is to their chance of success. There have been lots of dominant players...

GENERAL FOOOOOOOOTBBBBBBBAAAAAAALLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please.

Mine sure seems like it's lasted that long.

I think come clubs are spending money like teenagers with their first credit cards. They are doing it with seemingly improper regard for the ongoing financial impact. Sydney lost Mitchell because of Tippet and Buddy getting so much of the Swans's salary pie. Richmond will run into similar...

Gallows humor. Funny. I bet Clarko and other club legends show up from time to time to thank these men for carrying the torch when the night was darkest. Even those that didn't win it all had something to contribute.

You have logically check-mated yourself in two moves.

Well, to be honest after first calling for letting it go you then jumped feet first into the debate. Ain't no one is perfect. We just do our best.

God knows they need the help. The Hawthorn Academy continues to exert its quiet influence over the game. Because of my pride for the Hawthorn Academy I will support Richmond or the Plastic Fantastics to win the Grand Final. It's been five years since someone other than a Hawthorn product...

Sigh. Thanks 89Adopter. It didn't work but thanks for trying.

I can imagine a conversation something like this... Clarko: "Hey, Bevo. I hear you're trading out Stringer. What do you think, mate? Will he fit in at Hawthorn?" Bevo: "Yeah, no." Clarko: "Cheers. Will he fit in at Geelong?" Bevo: "No, yeah."

Perhaps. Let me give it a go. "A $50m move to Dingley. Special facilities. Fan interaction. In terms of the game, what did you learn on your overseas trips and how did that influence what you're building at Dingley? Do you think it will have an impact on how football is trained in...

I thought it was a boring show. So much potential there and they ask gossip column questions about Mitch and Lewis that are a year behind the times. The list turnover with retiring legends and lots of youngsters. The changing game. The move to Dingley. The first female CEO. The Hawthorn...

Perhaps. I'm 50/50 on that.

I'd sooner live in Detroit than Adelaide.

Man, you're not giving me any slack today. I'm a little off on everything. But it's Ok. I'm married. I'm quite used to the feeling. :\

Interesting thoughts on the list turnover. I just read the Hodge post about his first years at the Hawks and the Kokoda trip's team bonding value. With that in mind I recalled the Hawks on Holidays posts at hawthornfc.com.au and notice a group of the boys spent a few days in Greece together...

I wonder what sort of difference having the whole post-season to work on trade week will have for the Hawks. Normally, I would imagine GW and his footy mgmt lackeys are busy slaving away in spreadsheets largely by themselves. Now he can get Clarko and the whole coaching staff's full attention...

He jumps from one leaky boat to a sinking ship. Yeah for him.

Hungry for the pre-salt. That's funny.

Not in my fantasy world, pal. In my fantasy world Hawthorn is gold and money is free for us.