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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: RIP Tony Mundine
Last post by laj -
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One of my mates used to get free tickets to TV Ringside (my second date with Ms DJC was an evening at TV Ringside - she was definitely a keeper!).  Bouts between Tony Mundine and Kahu Mahunga were classic contests; Mundine was a clever boxer with a KO punch.  Mahunga could absorb punishment and, if he hit you, you stayed hit.

I met Tony at a NAIDOC ball (I met Lynda Stoner that same night) and what I remember most is how soft his handshake was.  Well, that’s not entirely true; I remember how humble he was and how willing he was to share his story with a white fella that he didn’t know from a bar of soap.

Sadly, Tony’s achievements in the boxing ring, and as an advocate for his people, are overshadowed by some of the foolish comments by his son, Anthony.

RIP Tony, a great boxer and a great Australian.
Mundine Snr was a great in all ways in and out of the ring. With 4 belts going round these days he would've likely been a world champion. As would Benny Briscoe, boy could he bang, and Rodrigo Valdes. In those days though they  all had to get through Carlos Monzon. He was rare air that division with Sugar Ray Robinson before him, and Marvin Hagler after him.

One thing his son could do was sell a fight. Made himself and Danny Green multi-millionaires by simply using his mouth. Mates who pretended to hate each other, which sure drew a gate when they fought. Fev gave the game away one day when he said they were mates. Danny certainly spoke to Fev about that....lol.  If you can use your mouth well and can back it up very well with talent, it's surefire way of getting rich in that sport, as Ali showed. Usually worked it out with your opponent in the lead up.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL EF#1 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong
Last post by laj -
Wonder in hindsight if we should've rested a heap of players in that last round against Freo. First year of the wildcard and we didn't know the effects although the VFL having it for a few years now might've been a giveaway.

I'm sure sides will be doing that next year now if the opportunity arises to do so.
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Notice Board (Visitors Enter Here) / Re: Where's EB1?
Last post by Thryleon -
Let's not catastrophise yet shawny.  Hopefully hes won't lotto or something and just hasn't logged in. 

Fingers crossed he returns.  Level headed poster.

Hopefully we see him soon.  We've lost a few over the years, makes me wonder if we should contact people outside of the place to check in.
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Notice Board (Visitors Enter Here) / Re: Where's EB1?
Last post by shawny -
i wasnt going to mention it but Mark had a heart issue in 2022 which came out of the blue. Cant help but think this is a similar issue as any other situation he would have replied to our messages.

Im must say im quite affected by his absence and what it means. I never met the man in person but i really liked him nevertheless - was never personal regardless what came his way smart thinker and empathetic whenever  there was a personal issue.

A massive loss to the site.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL EF#1 2026 Post Game Prognostications Carlton vs Geelong
Last post by northernblue -
Quote from: PaulP – on
Quote from: northernblue – on
Between the weather and Geelongs changes we stopped our short game and went longer to Geelongs advantage.
I’m also share a bit of trepidation about next year, I saw a graphic a few weeks ago listing the most successful interim coaches and our old friend D. Teague was there…
I know Fraser has backed the youth this year and we remember that Teague sidelined the youth when he took over but next year we start at zero again…

Yep, all clubs start at zero and have to go through it all over again.

I wouldn't worry about comparing records across coaching types (rookie, premiership, interim etc.) Neither Josh Fraser, nor Chris Scott, nor any one individual will get us back to the top. The change to a winning culture needs to happen across the entire organization.

I guess Fraser has ignited a winning culture, even if it is to our 2026 draft detriment.
Carlton and tanking are now officially divorced.