Topic: Sports Talk / The 2007 Tiggie Train

QUOTE: Carl Spackler @ May 23 2007, 04:29 PM

personally never understood the tigerland hatred for Pettifer, he's hard at it, doesn't give up and is one of the few Tiggers who makes a few tackles.

Terrible dose of white-line fever is his biggest problem, not unlike Lucas really.

Kane Johnson hasn't had his best year, thats true.

Pettifer has been dreadful, been amazingly soft, lays weak tackles and has given up week after week. One moderately good year does not maketh the champion.

I would trade him for Tivendale if Tivendale was with another club at the moment. That's how bad he's going

Topic: Sports Talk / The 2007 Tiggie Train

QUOTE: Carl Spackler @ May 23 2007, 04:08 PM

My point is that the Gas and Kellaway didn't retire voluntarily.

Jack Reiwolt and Kent Kingsley have been bashing down the door for a few weeks, Cleve Huges showed a bit of form yet none of them played against Adelaide?!?!

While a few other nameless individuals continued to get picked.

Gas and Kellaway shouldnt have been forced to retire, but in all honesty the modern game had left them behind in many ways. Gas cant kick a footy, Kellaway was very slow. Only thing that would have been valuble is their brains and to have two extra mature players in the side. Most Tigers fans thought Gas' time had come and likewise Kellaway. If we were 8-0 thus far this season, TW would be commended for being brave enough to push them out. We arent and he isnt.

Kingsley has showed form, but has only been back 2 weeks and only really did knock on the door after last weeks magoos game. Reiwolt is too small IMO but has earnt his spot and sounds like a rare talent.

Cleve Hughes was dropped last week, maybe for rest?

The others are in the side because mainly because we are heavily depleted.

On another note in regards to non-deserving players: I would rather see a guy like King for example, who is really only in because of injuries stay in the side than a guy like Pettifer who has had far too much footy to be left in the team while showing no promise. I will even go as far as saying Kane Johnson has been shithouse this year and probably has not earnt his spot.

Topic: Sports Talk / afl.com Dream Team

QUOTE: drew74 @ May 23 2007, 04:01 PM

I was at a suburban game in Brissy a few weeks ago and Stewie Maxfield was standing next to me at the huddle. He could still kick goals in an AFL side, fit as a fiddle.
Not sure that he lives in Brissy though??

No idea, I know part of the reason he left RFC was that Sydney offered him a lucrative Plumbing Business (his trade) to walk into. He might have sold up and headed to the sun?

He was one of my favourite players when he left the Tigers, i will never forgive him. If you see him again, give him a swift kick in the scrotum.

Topic: Sports Talk / afl.com Dream Team

QUOTE: drew74 @ May 23 2007, 03:56 PM

which business is that?

Carl was the secret head of recruiting for RFC from 1987-1997. He brought us the likes of Banik, Lounder, Proctor, Jurica, Hollands, Moore (Ben), Livingstone... And was heavily involved with the Stuart Maxfeild trade.

Thanks a #$%^ing lot Carl!

Topic: Sports Talk / The 2007 Tiggie Train

We don't have a huge amount of options in terms of who else to bring in. That's why the kids are getting games.

I agree with you Carl that the majority of our kids havn't earnt the jumper, but it's a case of either give them a run or run out with 15 blokes on the feild.

When the likes of Hartigan and even Ray Hall are not available, Gas retired and Kellaway was forced out, we have to turn to young blokes to take their spot down back.

Sad but even more sadly... very true.

Topic: The Lounge / Name the Woods baby

Boy: Throbbin' Woods

Girl: Tuggin' Woods

Both common Swedish names.

Topic: The Lounge / Hemiplegia Migraine

QUOTE: Veefore @ May 22 2007, 12:30 PM

Just to follow up. I went and had the CT scan and some blood tests and should get the results tomorrow. I have taken everyone's advice and am going to have a couple of relaxing days at home until the results come back. I can always put in a few extra hours to catch up at work IF I WANT TO later on.

Thanks for the comments everyone.

Good to hear mate hope all the results are fine...

Forgot to mention magnesium tablets. Take one a day, good for prevention.

Topic: Sports Talk / The 2007 Tiggie Train

QUOTE: drew74 @ May 22 2007, 11:50 AM

Love it mate!!
My brother actually pointed out that he has a bit of Brent Harvey about him.
Gets the footy and that is all that matters, the kid has heart and he keeps throwing himself on the pill even when we are getting thrashed.
If he can just get a bit of poise and polish with his disposal he will become a very good asset.
Not the guy I was expecting to grow a leg this year, but a pleasant surprise.
I agree with JON, but he will come good, just more of an athlete than a footy brain.
I think he will lift in the Dreamtime game.

Amen to that. He plays his #$%^ing guts out. His disposal seems to be slowly improving.

Really hope JON lifts, he moves so well and has clean hands.

How about my boy Kingy on the weekend? He was everywhere, reminds me a bit of a young Matty Knights in the way he plays and moves, big call i know! Edwards showed promise as well, great to see.

Topic: Your Favourite Golf Courses / 420 - 440m

Is the area in question on the side of caseys road?

Topic: Sports Talk / The 2007 Tiggie Train

QUOTE: drew74 @ May 21 2007, 06:11 PM

Yeah thats what I heard from a mate who watched it. No polish or poise when it was needed.

One of the boys on here said that Cogs would be a huge loss for us and I disagreed with him. I was very wrong, he would be a great guy to have right now!
KK will add structure and experience to a very young forward line, Cousin has to play.
Polo will probably miss and I would bring in JON for him.
How farkin good is Foley going this year, the kids a star.
a VERY SURREAL season and one that has tested my resolve as a life long fan of the tiges.

Cogs has been a crucial loss, I too didnt expect us to feel his loss so strongly. Doesn't help when you then lose simmo, brown, ect ect.

I dont think JON is mentally ready yet, he seems to lose his head when under moderate pressure. He needs to sink a couple of cans before running on the paddock, just to ease the nerves

Foley is the next Scott West, except has the advantage of extra pace!! He gives me a raging soft on every match...

Topic: The Lounge / Hemiplegia Migraine

QUOTE: Nobby @ May 21 2007, 07:43 PM

Do you find chewing them, or letting them dissolve in your mouth helps it work faster???

I dilute 2 in a small amount of water, drink it, then dissolve one under my tounge.

Works much faster than any tablets and not too hard on the stomach.

Topic: Sports Talk / The 2007 Tiggie Train

QUOTE: Carl Spackler @ May 21 2007, 04:20 PM

you know you're struggling when Kingsley is considered an important 'IN'

Can you be anything but struggling sitting 0-8?

Topic: The Lounge / Hemiplegia Migraine

I have a 2-3 of these each year, exactly the same as you described. The last one was two weekends ago. It can be a scarey feeling, but rest, water and some medication when you feel the onset will help alot. Your left side will return to normal within a week and you would want to avoid bright lights as much as possible and your vision will still be quite sensitive.

Asphalgen (spelling?) is very good and available over the counter. Always use water soluble stuff such as the above and Aspro clear extra strength. In my experiance these are much much more effective. Im not a fan of prescribed meds for migraines as they can do more harm than good.

I went through a horrible patch at school about 10 years ago with these kind of migraines and had numerous CT/MRI scans. The only thing that cut them down was beta blockers I was put on for a heart condition, unfortunately as soon as I stopped the beta blockers, they returned but not as frequent.

It would be valuble to have a CT scan done ASAP as it is always better to be safe than sorry mate!

In the meantime keep some soluble pain killers with you at all times and if your vision starts to go take 2-3 ASAP to cut the severity and duration.

Topic: Sports Talk / The 2007 Tiggie Train

QUOTE: drew74 @ May 21 2007, 11:51 AM

Been up in Far Nth QLD for work mate. Would take alot more than 8 straight losses, our best 5 players injured and a goal post falling on one of our young guns to get me off the bandwagon!!

We didnt look awful on the weekend. Just beaten by men.

Kingsley has to be a inclusion this week doesnt he???

OUT: Richardson, Shultz, random small guy.

IN: Cousin, KK, random small guy.

Topic: Sports Talk / afl.com Dream Team

My worst performance so far... Some deplorable efforts out there and I will be wielding the axe come friday afternoon.

Topic: Your Favourite Golf Courses / 420 - 440m

QUOTE: Fishman Dan @ May 21 2007, 03:14 PM

The Sanctuary Cove Pines hole mentioned is the 2nd isn't it? Not overly long and bends to the left. That's the Index 18 from memory.

Its the 3rd and it is indeed index 18. The 2nd is a right to left 340ish par 4.

Topic: Your Favourite Golf Courses / Membership In Brisbane

Agree. Its better to spend the $1500 and join RQ ect, than to join a club soley on the purpose of saving a few hundred coins. You will thank yourself later down the track.

Topic: Your Favourite Golf Courses / 420 - 440m

The first hole that comes to mind is #7 at Huntingdale. Think its about 440m??? Plays fine.

#3 at Sanctuary Cove Pines and 11 at The Grand are also short (>440) but are not an easy 5 for the average 18 marker. Both are fine to play.

It can work out ok I guess... But I would say 420 is too short, the extra 20m would be critical from a thought perspective.

Topic: Sports Talk / The 2007 Tiggie Train

I agree Carl, why Hughes was dropped on the back of one soft game when he has showed alot more than any other youngster we have in the foward line is beyond me. I would have dropped Pettifer before Hughes... Pretty miffed on that one...

Topic: Sports Talk / afl.com Dream Team

QUOTE: Moe @ May 17 2007, 10:30 PM

Normally wouldn't bother me, but the idiot tanned one just dropped my reliable forward emergency Cleve Hughes

Ditto for me. I'm starting to think the tanned one may have a substance abuse problem

Topic: Sports Talk / The 2007 Tiggie Train

Some interesting Ins and Outs for tonights match... Good to see Will Thursfeild back in the side.

A Krakoeur dropped. Looks like the end of the road for his career at RFC.

Topic: Sports Talk / afl.com Dream Team

Im on the board with my first win!! (was starting to get worried I had a Richmond style curse on me )

Didn't have a chance to edit my team at all last week, yet managed 1900+ points. Percentage is 100%, which is excellent considering my 1-3 record. Have the mini bye this week against Ben

Topic: Sports Talk / The 2007 Tiggie Train

QUOTE: Nobby @ May 14 2007, 10:51 AM

Any chance of either of these 2 making their debut against Adelaide, or do you guys still reckon they'll debut Riewoldt against the Bombers???

My brother is the same height as Cousin and reckons hes too light for senior footy at the moment when he stood next to him a few weeks ago. I'm of the opinion that if you win the ball in the air it doesnt matter. So, yes.

Topic: Your Favourite Golf Courses / Home course advantage

Local advantage is only really a possible match winning advantage if your playing your home track.

However I agree with everything in Boonie's post and would ad Green Acres and Victoria to the list of courses. If you have played both tracks 10+ times you will have an advantage. At Green Acres because of the subtle movements in the greens and at Victoria on holes like the old #1, the tee shots at 15 and 16. I always found Commonwealth to have tricky slick greens for pennant in the late 90's.

Kingston Heath #7 was also one where knowledge played a big role. I went for it in 2 in a match, hit the bank and was left with a shocking chip to the back left pin, my opponent layed up to about 90 metres, just in front of the RHS fairway trap, knocked it to 15 feet and made a birdie. He was closer for his second and still decided to lay up. Probably more an example in course management, but still relevant.

Most of the advantage comes from knowledge of certain greens and shot positioning/course management.

Topic: Sports Talk / The 2007 Tiggie Train

QUOTE: Carl Spackler @ May 14 2007, 10:38 AM

Jake King is 24 or something? Still built like a 17 year old. He'd have made it by now if he was any good.

Get that JON bloke in the middle, I'll have egg on my face with him - he looks good.

JON will be a good player but at the moment makes critical errors when under even moderate pressure. Once he handles the heat of battle a bit better he will be ok in the middle.

Jake King looked fine on the weekend, his disposal and decision making were quite good and he had some pace. Sadly thats enough to make him a player for us in the immediate future.