Fans Worried Over Villa Future

[JD]

Congratulations on the 5000 Peter.

What World Cup? Don't you know that Canterbury are playing Wellington in the Super 14 Rugby final this weekend?  :smt015  :smt015  :smt015  
Don't you know that over the next week the All Blacks are going to name their squad for the season?  :smt015  :smt015  :smt015

The Aussies are certainly getting into the World Cup, from what I have seen. They are auctioning the penalty spot from the World Cup playoff against Uruguay. They had 95,000 for a friendly against Greece yesterday. In fact, correct me if I am wrong Robbo, but I think they are mad for it.  8-[

[ROBBO]

Yes we Aussies are out to conquer the world. After beating a Greek side that obviously had their minds on the after game souvlaki fest so little interest or enthusiasm did they show during the match we are now ready to take on and beat allcomers. I kid you not the populace of Melbourne gourge themselves on anything sporting, if Australia had played Villa there would still be 95.000 turn out to watch, we cannot get enough. The game was a bore, one side with little skill gave their all, the other side came to visit their relatives. There will be another game at the M.C.G tonight when Collingwood take on the Western Bulldogs in the A.F.L there won't be 95.000 but there will be a lot more exitement than was shown last night. By the way I expect all on this site to become honourary members of the Hawthorn football club or the Mighty Hawks as we are known. We are a young side but an honest bunch of lads, we didn't perform too good last season but we are after a top eight position this year.

[JD]

Sorry Robbo, I can't support anyone who has the name Hawthorn.  [-X
Reminds me of Stripeyfilth.

I have watched a few games on SKY here in NZ, but I just can't get into Aussie Rules. Saying that, I have heard that watching a game live is a completely different experience.

[ROBBO]

Sorry Robbo, I can't support anyone who has the name Hawthorn.  [-X
Reminds me of Stripeyfilth.

I have watched a few games on SKY here in NZ, but I just can't get into Aussie Rules. Saying that, I have heard that watching a game live is a completely different experience.

Well JD the name has different connotations for me, I had to walk along Hawthorn Rd to get to my rellies in Kingstanding thats why I chose them all those years ago. I see Pete got his finger out and posted a few after I remarked that you know who was rapidly closing in on him. Fancy being chased by a woman.Or is she a he.

[peter w]

Morning both. Happy 26th. Thanks for the congrats, but it was a team effort, I can't sit here and take the credit. By, the grace of God, I will make it to 6000. And it had nothing to with the he/she/they of mustiness....honest.


WHo is it in the Super14? Hurricanes v someone..

I didn't go to a game but I was in Newcastle -NSW-in 95-96 when Plugger Lockett et al were getting Sydney Swans into the grand final. Everyone had the Aussie Rules bug, as it would have benn nice to beat Victorians at their game. Even though the Swans are defectors from Victoria..

Went to a couple of Newcastle Knights games. Great atmosphere. But I spent a season watching Newcastle Breakes. That was great . The team was crap but got to a Cup final. Lost to South melbourne.

[Matt G]

I'm worried by the amount of celebration in here  :-$   This is a place for worriers only, we'll have no happiness here [-X

[Legion]

I'm worried that I'll miss the momentous 200th page now.

[peter w]

Ditto Leeg. I'm away to Mumbai, as you do, for the weekend. Could be a post 200 moment whence I return. You going away?

[Legion]

Sicily for a week.

[ROBBO]

Ditto Leeg. I'm away to Mumbai, as you do, for the weekend. Could be a post 200 moment whence I return. You going away?

Mumbai thats a dance isn't it?

[fatron]

Sorry Robbo, I can't support anyone who has the name Hawthorn.  [-X
Reminds me of Stripeyfilth.

I have watched a few games on SKY here in NZ, but I just can't get into Aussie Rules. Saying that, I have heard that watching a game live is a completely different experience.

Have to admit watching live at the MCG is a great experience! I saw Carlton and Essonden on Easter Monday about 6 years ago - a barnstorming game of two halves with the result something like 120-119. I was barracking for the underdogs Essonden which wound up all the Carlton fans in the vicinity!

Another great thing about AFL (or VFL as it was) is that you get players with quality names like Cockateel Collins (I jest you not!)!  \/

However, I must return on topic and state that we were seated so high up in the MCG that I was a bit worried at times due to the air thinning out!  :smt002

[canadamatt]

Sorry Robbo, I can't support anyone who has the name Hawthorn.  [-X
Reminds me of Stripeyfilth.

I have watched a few games on SKY here in NZ, but I just can't get into Aussie Rules. Saying that, I have heard that watching a game live is a completely different experience.

Have to admit watching live at the MCG is a great experience! I saw Carlton and Essonden on Easter Monday about 6 years ago - a barnstorming game of two halves with the result something like 120-119. I was barracking for the underdogs Essonden which wound up all the Carlton fans in the vicinity!

Another great thing about AFL (or VFL as it was) is that you get players with quality names like Cockateel Collins (I jest you not!)!  \/

However, I must return on topic and state that we were seated so high up in the MCG that I was a bit worried at times due to the air thinning out!  :smt002

I think you'll find that's Cockatoo Collins, not Cockateel Collins but it's strange nonethe less.

2006, year of the might Richmond Tigers!

[fatron]

Candamatt - I stand corrected, but still worried!!  :smt002

[Matt G]

Not worried about the rain at the cricket tomorrow now, just the amount of play we're going to see with only 6 wickets needed for victory!

[JD]

Peter in the Super 14 final the Hurricanes (from Wellington) are playing the reigning champions and best team in the competition, the Crusaders (from Canterbury, which is Christchurch and surrounding provinces). Usually I would support the Crusaders (or All Blacks as they are known) but their fans who I live amongst are arrogant and just think they need to turn up to win. Still they're probably right.  ](*,)

My kids team had another great win today, against the team second behind us on goal difference (both unbeaten). We won 3-0 and my centre forward scored another two, making it 11 in 4 games for him.  =D>  =D>