Kangas 2007 in a Nutshell

[Limerick]

I've reported 2 thirds of this thread for being too pessimistic.

Enjoy the collective bans

Memberships have increased by approximately 2.5% pa over the last decade across the AFL, therefore the NMFC needs to achieve 25,250 just to maintain its membership share. We need to get at least 27,000 to start to get the Caros of the world off our backs.

Eight of the 14 posts here have us going backwards in terms of membership. Given our sales to date I am hopeful of 25,250+

 

[Sandgroper35]

Final ladder position- Bottom 6 (don't want to sound too pesimistic by predicting the exact placing within it).

B & F- Daniel Harris.

Goalkickers- Nathan Thompson and Corey Jones.

Most Improved- Hamish McIntosh, Wells should get going in 2007 but I have my doubts.

Rising Star Nominees- Hansen and Smith, havn't seen enough of the others.

Members- I'll go 24000, which after a horror 2006 is not too bad.

Major Brownlow Polers- The brownlow is an award for outside midfielders. We have none.

 

[NimChief]

Memberships have increased by approximately 2.5% pa over the last decade across the AFL, therefore the NMFC needs to achieve 25,250 just to maintain its membership share. We need to get at least 27,000 to start to get the Caros of the world off our backs.

Eight of the 14 posts here have us going backwards in terms of membership. Given our sales to date I am hopeful of 25,250+

I gave you rep Limerick...for being really positive

 

[Event Horizon]

Final ladder position- 7th (a major turnaround, yes, but very much possible).

B & F- Brent Harvey

Goalkickers- Nathan Thompson 68, Edwards - 42, Whyman - 28

Most Improved- Swallow and Grima

Rising Star Nominees- Hansen and Smith are the obvious ones, and perhaps Riggio may do well when he gets a game.

Members- I really hope that all the off field negative publicity will not effect our position, but it may. If all goes well, 25k is achieavable.

Major Brownlow Polers- Thompson proved this year that he poles well. He only really had a good patch in the mid season - if he can have a consistent year, 20+ votes is not beyond him. Wells is the other who can do well if he has a good year. He will get noticed. And the usual suspect Harvey alleays gets into double figures at least.

 

[la roux]

Out: Queen
In: Superchunk

OK TOD i've about had it with your frickin' Queen bashing.

I'd like to know, can you buy a fully articulated action figure of the lead singer from Super "we don't need to learn pentatonic scales cause we're an indie band" chunk?

No I didn't think so. Now imagine a 12" high Freddy Mercury doll, dressed in a bright yellow jump suit, big gay man moustache, suntan and accessories?

Ha! Superchunk. no contest

 

[The Other Dean]

OK TOD i've about had it with your frickin' Queen bashing.

I'd like to know, can you buy a fully articulated action figure of the lead singer from Super "we don't need to learn pentatonic scales cause we're an indie band" chunk?

No I didn't think so. Now imagine a 12" high Freddy Mercury doll, dressed in a bright yellow jump suit, big gay man moustache, suntan and accessories?

Ha! Superchunk. no contest

Hehe.

Et tu, la roux ? Et tu ?

Oh, the humanity.

Unfortunately though, la roux, I must advise you that I am currently on a strict, self-imposed "No bagging Queen" diet, so I am unable to comment on your post at this time. However, I will (happily) concede that Queen do indeed have Superchunk covered in the pivotal fields of action figure production, the wearing of lycra garments, suntans, and Big Gay Al moustaches. So, you know, kudos. It certainly makes them a more visually exciting prospect come figurine-casting time.

As for pentatonic scales....yawn. They might sound fancy, but they're nothing spectacular. And, of course, they're no stranger to indie-rock. For example, relatively well-known act (and Superchunk contemporaries) Sonic Youth have two guitarists who can reel them off in their sleep. Just off the top of my head, to pick a few obvious ones....Tom Verlaine of Television was using them back in the NY underground scene of the 70's....a decade or so later, My Bloody Valentine guitarist, Kevin Shields, took them to a new, exciting level as part of the UK shoegazer movement.....US indie act, Polvo, made them their bitch in the mid 90's.....and their use in "alternative music" and/or indie-rock continues unabated today via guys like Built To Spill's Doug Martsch, Nick Cave/Einsturzende Neubaten guitarist Blixa Bargeld, and Daniel Kessler of Interpol.

But, hey.....(shuffles papers and quickly changes subject)......I wouldn't know anything about that because this is a football forum and I only talk about football.

(Long pause)

....errr......gee, that Archer bloke goes alright, doesn't he ?

 

[bellzy]

Hehe.

Et tu, la roux ? Et tu ?

Oh, the humanity.

Unfortunately though, la roux, I must advise you that I am currently on a strict, self-imposed "No bagging Queen" diet, so I am unable to comment on your post at this time. However, I will (happily) concede that Queen do indeed have Superchunk covered in the pivotal fields of action figure production, the wearing of lycra garments, suntans, and Big Gay Al moustaches. So, you know, kudos. It certainly makes them a more visually exciting prospect come figurine-casting time.

As for pentatonic scales....yawn. They might sound fancy, but they're nothing spectacular. And, of course, they're no stranger to indie-rock. For example, relatively well-known act (and Superchunk contemporaries) Sonic Youth have two guitarists who can reel them off in their sleep. Just off the top of my head, to pick a few obvious ones....Tom Verlaine of Television was using them back in the NY underground scene of the 70's....a decade or so later, My Bloody Valentine guitarist, Kevin Shields, took them to a new, exciting level as part of the UK shoegazer movement.....US indie act, Polvo, made them their bitch in the mid 90's.....and their use in "alternative music" and/or indie-rock continues unabated today via guys like Built To Spill's Doug Martsch, Nick Cave/Einsturzende Neubaten guitarist Blixa Bargeld, and Daniel Kessler of Interpol.

But, hey.....(shuffles papers and quickly changes subject)......I wouldn't know anything about that because this is a football forum and I only talk about football.
Do you have these scripts pre-written?

Pretty impressive if you dont!
(Long pause)

....errr......gee, that Archer bloke goes alright, doesn't he ?

Do you have these scripts pre-written?

Pretty impressive if you dont

 

[The Other Dean]

Do you have these scripts pre-written?

Pretty impressive if you dont

Cheers, bellzy. Nah, actually - when I'm not out saving the world - I'm a (hack, music) writer.

Hence, an ability to crap on about absolutely nothing is innate.

(Man, that scottywiper is soooo gonna deck me if I ever happen to run into him.)

 

[la roux]

Hehe.

Et tu, la roux ? Et tu ?

Oh, the humanity.

Unfortunately though, la roux, I must advise you that I am currently on a strict, self-imposed "No bagging Queen" diet, so I am unable to comment on your post at this time. However, I will (happily) concede that Queen do indeed have Superchunk covered in the pivotal fields of action figure production, the wearing of lycra garments, suntans, and Big Gay Al moustaches. So, you know, kudos. It certainly makes them a more visually exciting prospect come figurine-casting time.

As for pentatonic scales....yawn. They might sound fancy, but they're nothing spectacular. And, of course, they're no stranger to indie-rock. For example, relatively well-known act (and Superchunk contemporaries) Sonic Youth have two guitarists who can reel them off in their sleep. Just off the top of my head, to pick a few obvious ones....Tom Verlaine of Television was using them back in the NY underground scene of the 70's....a decade or so later, My Bloody Valentine guitarist, Kevin Shields, took them to a new, exciting level as part of the UK shoegazer movement.....US indie act, Polvo, made them their bitch in the mid 90's.....and their use in "alternative music" and/or indie-rock continues unabated today via guys like Built To Spill's Doug Martsch, Nick Cave/Einsturzende Neubaten guitarist Blixa Bargeld, and Daniel Kessler of Interpol.

But, hey.....(shuffles papers and quickly changes subject)......I wouldn't know anything about that because this is a football forum and I only talk about football.

(Long pause)

....errr......gee, that Archer bloke goes alright, doesn't he ?

Damn straight.

And I'm willing to bet Blixa Bargeld of "Collapsing New Buildings" would be surprised to discover that he's actually playing a guitar, let alone a scale of any variety.

In his own words "I was just tooning up!" But seriously folks, you've been such a stand up guy over this issue TOD, that i'm willing to split the points here.

Sure Queen kick Superchunks ass when it comes to action figure production, and maybe you're right when you say there's an indie guitarist out there putting the blood sweat and tears into the backbone of all rock, pop, indie, funk, soul and jazz guitar playing; The Pentatonic Scale

So we'll call it even. Although you don't want to get me started on Sonic or ciccione youth or whatever you want to call them, with their alternate tunings and so on. So arty! But that's a very cool thing. And another kettle of fish completely


R.I.P. James Brown

 

[north79]

Final ladder position- 10th- 10 Wins, 12 Losses

B & F- Daniel Harris

Goalkickers- Thompson-58
Hale 39

Most Improved- Hay, finally see smith
Rising Star Nominees- Hansen, Smith, Ross,

Members- 22 940

Major Brownlow Polers- Harris 21

 

[The Other Dean]

So we'll call it even. Although you don't want to get me started on Sonic or ciccione youth or whatever you want to call them, with their alternate tunings and so on. So arty! But that's a very cool thing. And another kettle of fish completely


R.I.P. James Brown

Apologies, la roux. I wasn't ignoring you. But as I hinted at in my last post, I have recently held lengthy talks with my crack (as in, rock cocaine) Legal team and my crack (same again) PR staff, and they have temporarily warned me off pursuing this topic. "Blah, blah....gotta respect the thread subject, yawn, etc." So, I guess we're just gonna have to let that whole thing slide about you being totally wrong regarding "Collapsing New Buildings" and their use of the guitar. What a shame.

Ok, "even" it'll have to be. But I commend you on the fact that you are clearly possessing of a discerning knowledge of music. Maybe one day you'll even grow up to be a Superchunk fan. Just kidding, man, just kidding.

R.I.P. Grant McLennan

 

[The Other Dean]

Okay, back to the topic at hand......and apologies for the double post, Nim......

Final ladder position- Heart:7th/8th, Head:9th/10th

B & F- Daniel Wells

Goalkickers- Thompson-64, Jones-29, Hay-1

Most Improved - Smith...he virtually just has to walk on the park next year to "improve" on 2006. And if he stays fit, by the end of the year everyone will know exactly who this bloke is.

- Brown fits a similar concept in that he wouldn't have to do very much at all to better last season.

- Like to see Grant "improve" on his 2006, too.

- Watch for The Echelon to figure.

- I expect to see Gibbo re-enter the fold next year, too.

And over to the 'Fingers Crossed' section of our program - Hay.....and for the impossible longshot, Sansbury.

Rising Star Nominees- Riggio, Smith, poss.Hansen

Members- 26500 (But I see no real reason why - with a clever and innovative Marketing approach....and the untimely death of Caroline Wilson - that we couldn't go above that.)

Major Brownlow Polers - Wells to finish top five. Seriously. Lock it in.

 

[NimChief]

and apologies for the double post, Nim......

Apology accepted

 

[RoyalBlue]

Final ladder position- 11th

B & F- Daniel Wells or Thompson, I'm hoping Thompson

Goalkickers- Thompson-70-75

Most Improved - Grima - get on this, I'm backing him in for a 15 game year.

Rising Star Nominees- Smith, Hansen.

Members- 24500

Major Brownlow Polers - Thompson to finish top ten.

 

[The Other Dean]

Apology accepted

Cheers, Nim.
Love the new sig.

 

[Wild Kangaroo]

Damn straight.

Look laroux.

The Other Dean is entitled to his opinion.
And He does put up some very very valid points.
Its all good.

I like Queen, he likes Superchunk.
We were having a go at each other, fcuking with each other
bit of banter, bit of tongue in cheek stuff.

I also admire your passion, as I do The Other Deans passion.

Lets all be merry, especially this time of year.
More important things in the world.

 

[Wild Kangaroo]

Hehe.

Et tu, la roux ? Et tu ?

Oh, the humanity.

Unfortunately though, la roux, I must advise you that I am currently on a strict, self-imposed "No bagging Queen" diet, so I am unable to comment on your post at this time. However, I will (happily) concede that Queen do indeed have Superchunk covered in the pivotal fields of action figure production, the wearing of lycra garments, suntans, and Big Gay Al moustaches. So, you know, kudos. It certainly makes them a more visually exciting prospect come figurine-casting time.

As for pentatonic scales....yawn. They might sound fancy, but they're nothing spectacular. And, of course, they're no stranger to indie-rock. For example, relatively well-known act (and Superchunk contemporaries) Sonic Youth have two guitarists who can reel them off in their sleep. Just off the top of my head, to pick a few obvious ones....Tom Verlaine of Television was using them back in the NY underground scene of the 70's....a decade or so later, My Bloody Valentine guitarist, Kevin Shields, took them to a new, exciting level as part of the UK shoegazer movement.....US indie act, Polvo, made them their bitch in the mid 90's.....and their use in "alternative music" and/or indie-rock continues unabated today via guys like Built To Spill's Doug Martsch, Nick Cave/Einsturzende Neubaten guitarist Blixa Bargeld, and Daniel Kessler of Interpol.

But, hey.....(shuffles papers and quickly changes subject)......I wouldn't know anything about that because this is a football forum and I only talk about football.

(Long pause)

....errr......gee, that Archer bloke goes alright, doesn't he ?

That Archer bloke does go very well, how old is he 33.
There once was a bloke called Carey, Brilliant on field.
Off field.... ;-)

 

[Roo-Boy]

Predict almost everything about the Kangas 2007 Here.

My Version of events...

Final ladder position- 10th- 9 Wins, 13 Losses

B & F- Nathan Thompson

Goalkickers- Thompson-59- 9th in league
Jones 2nd- 40
Grant 3rd- 33

Most Improved- Matt Riggio

Rising Star Nominees- Hansen, Ross, Urquhart

Members- 24 000

Major Brownlow Polers- Thompson, Harvey, Wells

Feel free to add more categories

The performance in 2007 depends on how injury free the season will be.

 

[Kimbo]

Final ladder position 10th - 11/11

B & F - Daniel Harris or Daniel Wells

Goalkickers- Thompson c50, Jones c30, Hale, 30

Most Improved- Hamish McIntosh, Brad Moran,

Rising Star Nominees- Smith, Hansen, Riggio

Members- 23,500

Major Brownlow Pollers- Who knows..

 

[macca69]

Rising Star Nominees- Hansen, Ross, Urquhart, Lower,

How have Ross and Urquhart gone so far this pre-season. Both can really play IMO.

 

[compass]

Final ladder position: 5th (13/9)

B & F: Daniel Wells

Goalkickers: Thompson 59, Edwards 38

Most Improved: H. McIntosh

Rising Star Nominees: Hansen, Smith

Members: 24 510

Major Brownlow Pollers: Wells 14

 

[Ry009]

Final ladder position - 7th

B & F- Daniel Harris

Goalkickers- Thompson- 65

Most Improved - Smith, Hay

Rising Star Nominees- Smith, Hansen

Members- 23 500

Major Brownlow Polers- Harris, Harvey, Grant, Thompson

 

[micky_11]

How have Ross and Urquhart gone so far this pre-season. Both can really play IMO.

Im not sure on how they are doing, but i do think a few guys on this board are underestimating both of these guys, especialy Urquhart, he is an excelent player imo, i think he will play at least 10 games in 2006, as your not selection 21 in the super draft for nothing, and im sure laidly will play ross, depends on his pre season, but im thinking from round 15 and anywhere onwards

 

[Pykie]

Im not sure on how they are doing, but i do think a few guys on this board are underestimating both of these guys, especialy Urquhart, he is an excelent player imo, i think he will play at least 10 games in 2006, as your not selection 21 in the super draft for nothing, and im sure laidly will play ross, depends on his pre season, but im thinking from round 15 and anywhere onwards

Leigh Adams will be the bolter imo, will play NAB cup, and wont look back. as long as he can build some sort of a fitness base, could potentially play 12+ games. Ross is fighting with Whyman, and Urquhart with Jesse Smith, Hansen will play nearly all 22 games imo

 

[chris86]

Final ladder position: 9th

B & F: Thompson

Goalkickers: Thompson 70

Most Improved: Urch (if he can get on the ground consistently)

Rising Star Nominees: Smith, Hansen

Members: 24 000 +

Major Brownlow Pollers: Wells, Thompson