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i don't wanna spend my life explaining myself. Either you get it, or you don't- Frank Zappa

I am still basking in the joy that yesterday provided. Such happy times.

I'm also still amazed that we actually have a young and quick team. Throughout the 90s, even when we were good, the criticism of Carlton was always "too old and too slow". Then throughout the 00s, we were "just plain crap and slow".

Now we are young, fast and furious. Yarran, Garlett, Walker, Simmo and Betts just ran them off their feet. It's such a handy weapon to have.

The other amazing thing to note was that we had 20(!!!) contested marks at 3/4 time yesterday. I don't know what the final stat was but considering we had 3 contested marks for the match not long ago, this was an amazing feature of our play.

Thornton, Warnock, Hendo and Jamo were plucking them and dishing off. Keep this up and we are genuine threats.

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Don't blame it on the sunshine, don't blame it on the moonlight, don't blame it on the good times, blame it on the WIGGINS!

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WADA medical director Dr Alan Vernec describes Essendon* FC drug case as biggest scandal in team sport the world of sport has seen. #WC2WB

#GUILTY

Great win by the boys...any win against the scum is great but we showed them no respect which is what they deserved given how shite they are had we kicked straight the margin would have been Portesque....mission has just begun....next week is another massive opportuity....

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"Truth, for the tyrants, is the most terrible and cruel of all bindings; it is like an incandescent iron falling across their chests. And it is even more agonizing than hot iron, for that only burns the flesh, while truth burns its way into the soul"     — Lauro Aguirre

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29 different attributes,
And only 7 that you like;
20 ways to see the world,
Or 20 ways to start a fight.

I assured Mum (a Bombers fan) that the match wouldn't be taking up space on the IQ for very long as I'd be buying the DVD when available.

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"In fairness it did seem in the early days of the draft teams would just pick a name totally at random out of a hat. I'm pretty sure we picked James Cook at #2 one year. The mediocre forward, not the explorer" - Me, 12/9/2011

Carlton 2012: Lets remind them why they once feared the Dark.

$35 for a DVD is a bit pricey. I recorded it onto Foxtel IQ before and will watch the game again.

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Premierships: 1869, 1871, 1873, 1874, 1875, 1877, 1887, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1914, 1915, 1938, 1945, 1947, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1995.

"GIBBS."

*snip*

*snip*

It looks like in the WC pre-match thread, I might not be the only one.

aslongasthatssettledthen.

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I hope Essendon* folds.

Terrible grammar from the both of you.

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29 different attributes,
And only 7 that you like;
20 ways to see the world,
Or 20 ways to start a fight.

One thing that became apparent yesterday about the Bombers is Fletcher unable to keep up with the modern game. He was off the pace all game long, his kicking was ordinary at best, and he looks spent. Before the game I thought he'd provide them with great value as he has played in several finals series and is used to the big stage. Fletch looked as lost as most other Bombers players. You can't tell an Essendon* supporter this, as in their eyes he cannot do a thing wrong, yet they are willing to hang it on Stanton who had a red-hot crack yesterday. Fletcher's served them very well for 18 years but time to hang up the boots, surely.

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Premierships: 1869, 1871, 1873, 1874, 1875, 1877, 1887, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1914, 1915, 1938, 1945, 1947, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1995.

"GIBBS."

SEN was interesting tonight

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WADA medical director Dr Alan Vernec describes Essendon* FC drug case as biggest scandal in team sport the world of sport has seen. #WC2WB

#GUILTY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aqa1gVJd8ZQ
SEN TV Tim Watson Singing the Blues.MP4

as promised.

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That’s not a political statement — it’s a harsh reality, and we must act,” she said. “He is a clear and present danger to the things that keep us strong and free. I support impeachment.”

Looks like he's wearing Silvagni's 300 game guernsey. Check out the number on the back and the "300" printed between the AFL logo and Mayne logo.

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Premierships: 1869, 1871, 1873, 1874, 1875, 1877, 1887, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1914, 1915, 1938, 1945, 1947, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1995.

"GIBBS."

Well spotted. He was. It belongs to Andy Maher.

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That’s not a political statement — it’s a harsh reality, and we must act,” she said. “He is a clear and present danger to the things that keep us strong and free. I support impeachment.”

I thought some of Fletcher's disposal looked rather "Mick Martinesque".

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"Hence you will not say that Greeks fight like heroes but that heroes fight like Greeks"?

Winston Churchill

Best move by Ratten yesterday was when he moved Jamison onto Hurley just before 1/4 time when Henderson was given a bath. Jamison destroyed Hurley and it allowed Henderson to play on the resting ruckman and although he was out muscled by Hille in the 3rd quarter he did a good job.

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You heard it here first!

He moves around like Mick did late in his career. He looks absolutely rooted.

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Premierships: 1869, 1871, 1873, 1874, 1875, 1877, 1887, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1914, 1915, 1938, 1945, 1947, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1995.

"GIBBS."