Rd 1 2008 Central v Port @ Elizabeth Sat night 29th

[RustyCage]

However, if Pickett sorts himself out and even gets close to reasonable form midway through the year, James Allen better have a good lead in the MM because Byron COULD be far too good for this comp.

If = not likely. As for him possibly being far too good for this comp, I don't think so. I could think of a dozen players better than him playing in the SANFL plus he has had all summer to get right for round one and he is in the Ressies 'cause he lazy and not committed and getting by on a past reputation something the top SANFL players don't suffer from.

Also, a lot of the SANFL players dont have a quarter of the skill Byron has. Take away a few big bumps he has done in his career, he is still an extremely skilled player.

[smac]

I don't reckon anyone is doubting that, but he relied on a turn of pace to exercise a lot of that skill and that is gone by all accounts - as I said earlier, he'll need to show more respect to the standard of the comp to dominate it.

[RustyCage]

I don't reckon anyone is doubting that, but he relied on a turn of pace to exercise a lot of that skill and that is gone by all accounts - as I said earlier, he'll need to show more respect to the standard of the comp to dominate it.

I am very interested to see how he'll go this season. At worst, he'd added a bit more spice to the comp, at best, he'll be a great player for the pies. Also excited by the addition of Thurgood, think he will be a very good pick up.

[NO-MERCY]

However, if Pickett sorts himself out and even gets close to reasonable form midway through the year, James Allen better have a good lead in the MM because Byron COULD be far too good for this comp.

If = not likely. As for him possibly being far too good for this comp, I don't think so. I could think of a dozen players better than him playing in the SANFL plus he has had all summer to get right for round one and he is in the Ressies 'cause he lazy and not committed and getting by on a past reputation something the top SANFL players don't suffer from.

He should dominate this comp yet for the reasons you've stated drebin he won't, you are spot on.

[Booney]

It is a good argument Drebin and I am not sure Byron (as someone mentioned) has given the competition the respect it deserves.He is well aware of what it takes to get top the top,say what you will about him but a Norm Smith in a winning GF cant be taken off him.

I am hoping,for the sake of the 'Pies cause he wakes up and attacks this season,and perhaps another with the commitment he needs to ensure it is a success for him (and he doesnt tarnish the reputation he has as a player) and for the club to achieve some success.

[evans01]

Byron was a great player but like alot of footballers at times lacked/lacks motivation, he has attitude/behavioural issues that certainly dont help him................
when Byron is good he's fantastic, when he's bad he's attrocious.......

but still love the guy coz i think he really could add to the SANFL.....

[NO-MERCY]

It is a good argument Drebin and I am not sure Byron (as someone mentioned) has given the competition the respect it deserves.He is well aware of what it takes to get top the top,say what you will about him but a Norm Smith in a winning GF cant be taken off him.

I am hoping,for the sake of the 'Pies cause he wakes up and attacks this season,and perhaps another with the commitment he needs to ensure it is a success for him (and he doesnt tarnish the reputation he has as a player) and for the club to achieve some success.

Can't be taken off him alright booney, that is why he has to stand up & show some faith to a club that is showing faith in him & lead by example to the young players that look up to him, i bet he's their no.2 highest payed player behind J Clayton & your talking 50K, to play SANFL thats a joke & train when it suits him.
If he doesn't pull his finger out i'd p!ss him off.

[am Bays]

Byron is like many in the comp Cupido, McConnell, Ladhams, Handby who if they showed the committment equivalent to their talent, well they wouldn't be in the SANFL.

Not worried about Byron playing good footy for the Magpies consistently he has shown by his absences from pre-season that he is not 100% committed to the Magpies cause - he'll say he is but if he was he wouldn't be in the shape he is right now.

In two years time he'll be playing back on the Eyre Peninsula and he will be lucky to play 2/3rds of his two years in the 1s at Port.

the footy world has passed you by Byron...

[Sam_goUUUdogs]

RIGHTO, HERE WE GO EVERYONE. THE MILKY BARS ARE ON ME! Same as last year, I have 2 tickets to The pre-game President's Dinner, who's up for it? Includes entry to the club before the match, Dinner, wine, beer & soft drinks, entry to the game, grandstand seats if you want, half-time entry to the club for more drinks & nibblies & back out to watch the rest of the Doggie's Pummelling of The Maggots! Must be 18 years of age or over, thick-skinned & willing to have a good time! No strings attached.

So there was 2 tickets? as me and whufc would love to go, also is it a formal event?
We can be there by 4pm no probs.

[CENTURION]

RIGHTO, HERE WE GO EVERYONE. THE MILKY BARS ARE ON ME! Same as last year, I have 2 tickets to The pre-game President's Dinner, who's up for it? Includes entry to the club before the match, Dinner, wine, beer & soft drinks, entry to the game, grandstand seats if you want, half-time entry to the club for more drinks & nibblies & back out to watch the rest of the Doggie's Pummelling of The Maggots! Must be 18 years of age or over, thick-skinned & willing to have a good time! No strings attached.

So there was 2 tickets? as me and whufc would love to go, also is it a formal event?
We can be there by 4pm no probs.

There are 2 tickets, they are free. Formal? You can't go naked or masturbate while Tom Zorich is speaking, ring me, I have e-mailed you my number,

[CENTURION]

RIGHTO, HERE WE GO EVERYONE. THE MILKY BARS ARE ON ME! Same as last year, I have 2 tickets to The pre-game President's Dinner, who's up for it? Includes entry to the club before the match, Dinner, wine, beer & soft drinks, entry to the game, grandstand seats if you want, half-time entry to the club for more drinks & nibblies & back out to watch the rest of the Doggie's Pummelling of The Maggots! Must be 18 years of age or over, thick-skinned & willing to have a good time! No strings attached.

So there was 2 tickets? as me and whufc would love to go, also is it a formal event?
We can be there by 4pm no probs.

There are 2 tickets, they are free. Formal? You can't go naked or masturbate while Tom Zorich is speaking, ring me, I have e-mailed you my number,

We have a taker now, Bulldogproud & his smelly, Port-supporting brother-in-law See you all there, it should be a bloody good match!

[bulldogproud]

Thanks so much for that, Centurion. Looking forward greatly to it. Give my brother-in-law heaps!!!!

[bulldogproud]

To commemorate earth hour we will be switching the lights out at 8:00pm at Elizabeth Oval tonight if Port are in front. The result will be a draw due to inability to complete the match.
Cheers

[Dogwatcher]

Smac, if you read this message me quarter by quarters mate.

[am Bays]

To commemorate earth hour we will be switching the lights out at 8:00pm at Elizabeth Oval tonight if Port are in front. The result will be a draw due to inability to complete the match.
Cheers

Ahh Elizabeth Oval, 8:00 pm Saturday March 29.

Port vs Centrals. the lights were on but nobody, but nobody was home.....

[smac]

Smac, if you read this message me quarter by quarters mate.

Got it.

A reminder message might be required at some point in the first qtr though mate.

[magpie in the 80's]

Smac, if you read this message me quarter by quarters mate.

Got it.

A reminder message might be required at some point in the first qtr though mate.

DONT count on me

[smac]

Smac, if you read this message me quarter by quarters mate.

Got it.

A reminder message might be required at some point in the first qtr though mate.

DONT count on me

You're usually reliable for that sort of thing mate!

Off now. Go dogs.

[Dogwatcher]

Ummmm....I guess a reminder now would be too late???

[71/72]

If I were a Port supporter i would be spewing that Pickett isn't playing in the league side tonight, bloody pathetic effort from him, he has had all summer to prepare for round 1 but alas couldn't come up for it, shows no respect for his team mates or the high level of the SANFL comp, bloody lazy git.Just because you have played AFL Byron don't think you can waltz back in and dominate in this great comp, it doesn't work like that.