It's been 5 years since we've lost an opening round game against the Blues.
I'd say that Round 1 2017 will be the biggest of the 10 years since we've kicked off the season.
2 mediocre lists throwing scraps of hope to the beleaguered supporters.
Carlton - whose coach comes up from Jersey Cows when describing how plain their milk has become - "My milk, it's just becomed soooo Brendan Bolton"
Richmond - whose reputation as a basket case is only preceded by its reputation of eating it's own.
For one week, to the victor go the spoils before both sides seasons properly unravel for yet another season.
Carlton - whose off season spawned another GWS influx bringing to 12 the number of ex-GWS players on their list. Stephan Silvani has become the Donald Trump of list management. Crass, aggressive, head strong, breaking the rules of trading by dealing after 2pm for a second consecutive year.
Richmond - recruiting Neil Balme who can claim free public transport next year when he officially becomes a pensioner.
Both clubs swung punches during trade week like drunken sailors at a burlesque show.
The media spruiked the week, most supporters bought it and this has seen both clubs buy 4 1/2 months of time before one clubs trips and falls face down in its spew on Thursday night March 23rd at about 10:15pm.
Who will it be?
Why?
What will be the margin?
Will Chris Yarren play?
Discuss
Who the **** cares how old Balme is? We are not asking him to take the field! In his area, experience is everything and he has been a bloody breath of fresh air since his appointment.
He has done FA.
The list is basically the same list as this year, except we gave away our best pick we have had for 10 years for a fat injury prone plodder. After the resigning of Batchelor today he has shown he is no better than the rest of the FHeads at this pathetically soft embarrassing club.
I seriously hope this club implodes so we are forced to make the tough decisions. But knowing us it will take all of Dimmas two years to do so and our stars like Jack will be past their best.
Hanging your hat on Neil Blame is typical of the way this club is run and has been run for too long. The first job that fat old plodder had to do was clean out some of the deadwood which he hasn't done. I'm sure he is not to blame for any of it though.
He is the GM of football. He is not the list manager. That job belongs to BH. You do not understand his job big tone. How can he make the decision to resign players he probably knows nothing about (like Butler).
I wish people understood others jobs before making criticisms.
He over sees the list manager which has made another mistake under his watch. Do you think BH is the only one making decisions on keeping uncontracted players??
I think most would agree Batch is sh17house.
Do you think signing Batch for another year is a mistake?
I'm sure you are happy to give Balme a tick to start with for just being an ex Tiger player, but how about giving him a tick when he has actually made some sort of difference.
Do you think Balme would be at Tigerland this year if he wasn't pushed out by Colloingwood even if we had offered him the same job?
He is only at Tigerland because he needed a job.
I'm happy he is here but I won't be patting him on the back like you until he makes a difference.
