James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Hey everyone, Polks here, fire away with some questions..
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:26
Bj :
G'day James just wondering how Blacky is going
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:27
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Hey BJ, Blacky is flying. looking fit and ready to go, very professional player always super fit each pre season
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:28
Lions Admin :
Apologies for the delay we experienced some minor technical difficulties.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:28
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
I was worried no one liked me.
But im sure it wont be this quiet tomorow night..
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:29
Andy :
Hey polks, Saw some photos of you in the pre-season and you look like you've been eating your weetbix, are you at the ideal weight you think is right to play AFL consistently.
Bad luck about you not getting picked for the team this week, I know you will be back in the team next week!
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:29
Ryan :
Hey Polks.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:30
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Membership hit 26,320 this morning, and the whole total for last year was 26,324. Great Start!!!
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:31
Joey :
Hey Polks, which players do you hang around with most at the Club?
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:31
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Hey Andy, Although i dont eat weetbix, im more of a muesli man at the moment, sitting at my ideal weight right now,
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:31
Bj :
James I have a mate down Geelong who thinks everytime Blacky walks out he gets three votes, but I think they are well deserved.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:31
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
hey Ryan
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:32
Ryan :
Hey Polks, who do you think will be the crumbing forward this year to help out the big fella's?
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:33
Johnty :
hey james, lovely hair cut u had, i notice your fend is very strong is it something you practise much
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:33
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Hey Joey, I live with Tom Rockliff and Jack Redden, We hang out on weekends.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:33
Gleebo :
hey polks do u remember playing unders 16 at calder with chris gleeson?
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:33
Alice :
How's the Mario Kart on Wii treating you these days? Still the champion?
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:34
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Agree with you there BJ. Very well deserved
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:34
Andy :
How do you think you went in the pre-season games? From the one game that was on TV it looked like you were staying in the midfield
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:34
Jared :
Sup Polks, hey whatever happened to that pretty redhead trainer you guys had last year? Haven't seen her around the club. Me and me mates used to go to your training just for her. Also saw she had her knee strapped. Any news on that front? I believe she used to or is dating a Broncos player - hopefully not anymore. Well that's it and good luck for the season ahead. GO LIONS!
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:34
Matt :
Are you playing Dream Team this year? How did you fair last night if you are? Any tips?
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:35
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Todd Banfield and Amon Buchanan will be the crumbing forwards tomorrow night. Luke Power and Justin Sherman will also be dangerous around goals.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:35
Johnty :
here here jared onto something there
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:35
Gleebo :
hey polks do u remember playing unders 16 at calder with chris gleeson?
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:35
Jared :
Sure am mate
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:36
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Johnty, the fend is not something i practice much, but more of an instinctive thing.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:36
KAREN ANNE WIGINTON :
hey jamnes, do yo remember my daughter gemma?, used to work at the lions in membership office with becs and sarah
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:37
Johnty :
very good instinct then, would have to be the best fend i have ever seen, have you ever thought about playing rugby leauge.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:37
Zoe :
Hey Polks. What ever happened with the trainer girl last year?
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:37
Andy :
Does TJ' ever get his hands caught up in his beard when handballing?
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:37
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
hey gleebo, Yes i do remember being at cannons with Chris Gleeson. Very good memories from my under 18 years. Is that you chris under the name of gleebo?
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:37
Jared :
Zoe is this the same girl Im talking about - not many girls there mate.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:38
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Hey Alice, I have moved on from the mario kart, and now play call of duty on playstation.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:38
Zoe :
Hey Jared, yeah it is
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:38
Johnty :
what is your call of duty name
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:38
Jared :
True dat Zoe
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:39
Azza :
Hey Polks.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:39
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Hey Andy, Pre-season went well with no injuries, got a bit of a run in the midfield which was good.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:39
PaddlePop Lion :
Hey Polks, good luck for season 2010. You need to get into Battlefield Bad Company 2. It's crazy online!
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:39
Kaz :
hey polkie, what position are you playing 2morro? And how many points are we gonna beat the GC team by?? Hope you boot a bagfull. We will be watching from our usual spot.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:40
Johnty :
GO POLKA
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:40
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Hey Karen, Everyone says hello upstairs to you and gemma, especially Sarah.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:40
Azza :
Hey Polks.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:41
Johnty :
polks slow on the reply
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:41
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Johnty, Growing up in melbourne, i never really got into my rugby, since moving up here i like watching it, but i dont think my offload will push lockyer out of the bronco's
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:42
Azza :
Hey Polks.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:42
Johnty :
what do you mean he is finished would happily have you at the broncos if footy doesnt work out
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:42
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
TJs beard is pretty impressive at the moment. He might trip over it soon
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:43
Azza :
Hey Polks.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:43
Jared :
Go jesus
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:43
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Hey Azza
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:44
Johnty :
what is ur duty name, i have played against rednuts30 before he and madkoonzie09 are very bad
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:44
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Hey Kaz, Thanks for the Support. Playing in the forward line, Looking forward to having my first crack at the gold coast.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:44
KAREN ANNE WIGINTON :
thanks james, hope to see youplaying very soon,
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:44
Azza :
You should grow a beard like TJ's polks, it would suit you mate.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:45
Kaz :
Good luck 2morro man, have a big one.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:45
KAREN ANNE WIGINTON :
no dont do that james, 1 worzel gummidge is enough
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:46
Nigel Cambridge :
Hey Polks.. was sad to see you didn't make the team this week. What do you think you most have to work on to crack the team again?
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:46
Azza :
This is awsome I get nervous when I talk to players face to face, thanks polks.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:46
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
I cant grow any facial hair let alone a beard anyway.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:47
Kaz :
LOL@POLKIE
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:47
Rabbit :
If you could play in any position which would you choose and why?
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:47
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Hey nigel, working on spending some more time in the midfield and trying to get my hands on the footy more.
Azza dont be shy, We enjoy talking to the fans when we can
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:48
Nigel Cambridge :
Nice nice.. we will be cheering you from the members bar as usual. Take a hanger for us!
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:48
Azza :
Oh thats really nice polks. thanks mate
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:48
Berryl :
Hey Polks, would be good to see you back in the Seniors. My Dream Team needs you! Are you part of the Lions Dream Team group?
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:48
KAREN ANNE WIGINTON :
sounds like a plan james, came and saw the intra club match last thursday, daniel merrit was playing like a man possessed
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:49
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
i enjoy the forward line rabbit, but would like to play more midfield this year to support the other guys in there.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:50
Jared :
Would u ever have a crack at NRL or are u a strictly AFL guy?
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:50
Brad :
When are the Lions going to be on Facebook? and Twitter?
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:50
Kaz :
that will be a great pic, polkie taking a hanger.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:50
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Hey Berryl, not in the dream team, but make sure you give Jed, Shermo and Ash a good run for their money
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:51
Azza :
Do you use electric soda polks, what benfits does it have?
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:51
Nigel Cambridge :
I saw the Performance Records board when I did the Gabba tour. Merrett dominates! Which row would you most like to get your name under Polks?
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:51
thomo :
I'll double the Facebook question. Plus are we going to see some ramped up BLTV content this year?
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:51
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Being a Victorian, AFL is in my blood although friday night rugby is good to watch
The Club is working on facebook and twitter as we speak
azza is that electric soda for injuries ?
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:53
Azza :
yer mate!
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:53
Kaz :
it's lectric soda
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:53
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Iam slowly trying to get my name under the bench press, but with browny and rodge there it could be hard.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:54
Nigel Cambridge :
Staker with 140kg too. What a unit!
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:54
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Yes Thomo, Stay tuned to website for BLTV
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:54
marnie :
GO PLOKS
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:54
Berryl :
You are a unit too Polks!
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:55
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Yeh some of the guys use lectric soda to reduce swelling, i have used it once or twice and it has great effect.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:55
Adam :
Best of luck with the season Polks. Hope to see you in the seniors very soon
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:55
Jared :
What's been your worst injury?
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:55
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Hey guys ive gotta go in 5 minutes, any last questions
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:55
Nigel Cambridge :
Where is your favourite place to have a beer? (Off season of course)
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:56
Azza :
see ya tomorrow polks.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:56
srini :
I watch the games pretty regularly. how do you find lions balls skills in training?
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:56
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Jared, ive been pretty lucky to be injury free thus far, few niggles here and there, but fingers crossed for 2010
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:56
Jared :
Yeah mate fingers crossed
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:57
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Lions skills training has been great, should be really exciting to see the ball speed and skills tomorrow night.
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:57
Mary :
Is there a curtain raiser game tomorrow?
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:57
Nigel Cambridge :
Good luck tomorrow. We will give you a yell when you come out to the members bar near the pocket
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:58
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Hey mary, Lions reserves V new gold coast AFL franchise. at 320pm, I think the Gates open at 310
Thanks for the support Nigel
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:59
Kaz :
love your work polkie
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:59
Bob :
Is West Coast training at the Gabba at any point
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:59
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Hey bob, Today from 430-530
Fri, 26 Mar, 13:59
srini :
We often try to kick 40 or 50meters away to forward line even no one close to the ball carriers? Why dont we run more to create confusion in the defender mind?
Fri, 26 Mar, 14:00
Andy :
Good luck tomorrow Polks
Fri, 26 Mar, 14:00
srini :
BTW You are a very good marking hands. I hope you will settle in forward line very nicely
Fri, 26 Mar, 14:01
James Polkinghorne (Polks) :
Hey srini, being under pressure sometimes can force the long kick forward.
OK, everyone ive got to fly now. Thanks for your questions and hope to hear the roar in the crowd tomorrow night
Fri, 26 Mar, 14:02
Kaz :
cya man
Fri, 26 Mar, 14:02
srini :
have a great day...
Fri, 26 Mar, 14:02
Nigel Cambridge :
GO LIONS!!!
Fri, 26 Mar, 14:02
KAREN ANNE WIGINTON :
bye james
Fri, 26 Mar, 14:02
Jared :
u didnt answer my question... hmm
Fri, 26 Mar, 14:03
Nigel Cambridge :
You asked about injuries? He said he has had a few niggles but nothing major?
Fri, 26 Mar, 14:03
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