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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: Iran, I ran so far away - flock of seagulls
Last post by Thryleon -
I love this title.

Who was the bright spark who came up with it?  :D

On an ambivalence level what does a nato sanctioned war look like?

Nothing to do with NATO.  The Treaty only comes into force in a member state is attacked. The USA argued that 9/11 was an attack on it by Afghanistan, hence NATO involvement.  Most NATO countries have refused permission for US aircraft to use their bases.

Also, can I ask, how would we all like it if someone destroyed parliament and enforced their own take on our leadership?

I may be cynical but is this about concern for the Iranian people or access to oil?

We probably wouldnt necessarily hate our government being over thrown but they're going to need some staunch leadership to right that ship, and if history is a guide this is just history repeating since the Iraq involvement in the 80's.

Libya, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria?  Using military might to topple a government can work in the long run, but only with something like the Marshall Plan in Germany or SCAP in Japan.  That's not going to happen in Iran and it's going to take a miracle to see Iran functioning as it should.
I think i named this thread...  its still bloody good though!
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The Sports Desk / Re: Vale Dennis Cometti
Last post by Lods -
Definitely one of the best.
Enjoyed his calling.
R.I.P.

"Those Collingwood supporters look like they've taken time off working on their PhDs to be here today..." :D
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The Sports Desk / Re: Vale Dennis Cometti
Last post by DJC -
Very sad news.  Apparently Dennis had been battling an illness for a couple of years.

He was a very knowledgeable and entertaining commentator - one of the best!

My favourite of Dennis's many brilliant lines was when Heath Shaw smothered Nick Riewoldt's certain goal in the 2010 Grand Final: "He came up behind him like a librarian!"

RIP
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The Sports Desk / Vale Dennis Cometti
Last post by Gointocarlton -
You were indeed centimetre perfect, one of a kind.
My favourite all timer was:
"He went in optimistically and came out misty optically" in reference to a player who'd been king hit in a pack (Libba v Knights maybe).
Vale DC
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Blah-Blah Bar / Re: Iran, I ran so far away - flock of seagulls
Last post by DJC -
From the Age:

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Bettors placed $US425.4 million ($598 million) in wagers on geopolitics questions on Polymarket in the week ending March 1, up from $US163.9 million the week before, according to user-compiled data on Dune Analytics. Across the site, total wagering reached a record $US2.4 billion, up from $US1.8 billion a week earlier ...

Nine of the 10 most-traded geopolitics markets last week were tied to Iran, according to blockchain data. Contracts linked to the timing of US strikes on Iran dominated the list, with each drawing between $US8 million and $US53 million in volume.

The most active geopolitics market asked whether Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would be out as Iran’s supreme leader by February 28. That contract drew $US84 million in volume on Polymarket during the week, out of $US104 million total.
https://www.theage.com.au/world/middle-east/geopolitics-bets-hit-a-record-as-iran-war-escalates-20260303-p5o754.html

Someone is clearly revealing operational plans.  Iran's defence planners should be monitoring the geopolitics markets, if they're not already.

Not Iran but a "mystery trader" received a $610,000 windfall with a bet on Nicolás Maduro’s capture!
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 0 2026 Pre-game Prognostications Carlton vs Sydney in Sydney
Last post by DJC -
I reckon Voss needs a positive win/loss ratio by mid season as that's when decisions will start to be made.
Cox will be in the firing line too if Charlie the  wonder dog isn't firing and the team are struggling..

Wright and Davies have both warned that it may take a while for the new players and coaches to gel but I think you’re right.  At the very least there’ll have to be an improvement on last season evident by mid season.

Cox reminds me of a rabbit giraffe in the headlights 🙄
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 0 2026 Pre-game Prognostications Carlton vs Sydney in Sydney
Last post by ElwoodBlues1 -
There is a fair bit of pressure on the Swans too
Cox hasn't exactly set the world on fire.
They're expected to win
Betting is currently $1.29 to $3.64

Voss's future won't be decided on this one game...but, yes, he does need early wins.
He probably needs to get to the half-way point of the season with an even win/loss ratio.
A win over the Swans would be a good early buffer.
I reckon Voss needs a positive win/loss ratio by mid season as that's when decisions will start to be made.
Cox will be in the firing line too if Charlie the  wonder dog isn't firing and the team are struggling..
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: AFL Rd 0 2026 Pre-game Prognostications Carlton vs Sydney in Sydney
Last post by Lods -
There is a fair bit of pressure on the Swans too
Cox hasn't exactly set the world on fire.
They're expected to win
Betting is currently $1.29 to $3.64

Voss's future won't be decided on this one game...but, yes, he does need early wins.
He probably needs to get to the half-way point of the season with an even win/loss ratio.
A win over the Swans would be a good early buffer.