Toast The Official Bailey Banfield Appreciation Thread

[Gimme the Fyfe]

Yeah it was claimed by Lockyer in 1827 at King George Sound, right on the Southern Coast. French names abound down south, as well as some Dutch ones, most famous being Rottnest (Rat Nest) Island.

Would 'Rat Nest' be a reference to the quokkas?

 

[Mr Cheese]

Would 'Rat Nest' be a reference to the quokkas?

Yep exactly right. Thought they were massive rats.

 

[FreoGirl]

I love how, no matter what happens with Banfield’s career at Freo, his future is bright. With his family having Willie Creek Pearls, and his amazing ATAR, the world is his oyster

You can thank me later for that pearler lol

Yes I’m bored on my 4 hour flight home from Melbourne, after being shaken up last night. Thank you Qantas for the wifi!

 

[Paracleet]

Isn’t that the only reason the English set up camp in Perth? The French had started up a camp in Albany (a much better natural harbour) and the English, fearing another Canada/US scenario sent an expedition to colonise WA in Perth

The French never had a permanent camp in Western Australia. One of their scientific expeditions spend some time in Albany but it was only a month or two. 1802/3ish I'm going to say. The name of the expedition eludes me, but it wasn't d’Entrecasteaux.

 

[FreoGirl]

B

The French never had a permanent camp in Western Australia. One of their scientific expeditions spend some time in Albany but it was only a month or two. 1802/3ish I'm going to say. The name of the expedition eludes me, but it wasn't d’Entrecasteaux.

Baudin?

 

[Gimme the Fyfe]

Baudin?

Yeah, that's it.

The sketchbook from the expedition is called The Art of Science: Baudin's Voyagers and has some unbelievably detailed drawings of the animals, plants and locals. I remember being so impressed that they brought such artists along.

Here is an official sample:

https://www.wakefieldpress.com.au/files/extracts/Art_of_Science_extract.pdf

 

[Mr Cheese]

Is it me or does Banfield just bring out the best in people? I don't see another footballer's thread elevated to discussion of Australian history and enlightened by the botanical artistry of early 1800s French explorers. Watch and learn Nic Nat. C'est magnifique

 

[Gimme the Fyfe]

Is it me or does Banfield just bring out the best in people? I don't see another footballer's thread elevated to discussion of Australian history and enlightened by the botanical artistry of early 1800s French explorers. Watch and learn Nic Nat. C'est magnifique

The spirit of Banners lives in all of us. Nic Nat and his ilk on the other hand are uncultured pigs, philistines.

 

[FreoGirl]

I hate the bye! Banfield was on a roll

 

[Megalon]

I hate the bye! Banfield was on a roll

It was a tough contested game against Melbourne, good chance for the boys to rehab and get some time away from footy... and prepare for a 2nd half of season assault

 

[Beak_A]

Just quietly everyone, I am so here for the Bailey Banfield

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Bailey Banfield

Age

26

Ht

190cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.6

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

6.5

4star

M

2.9

3star

T

3.9

5star

G

0.3

3star

D

9.5

2star

K

5.3

2star

HB

4.3

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

2.8

4star

G

0.5

4star

D

14.4

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

6.8

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

0.2

3star

/Weezer crossover! My favourite song of theirs is the one that goes "Oooh wheee oooh I look just like Adam Cerra..."

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Very much appreciating the Banfield -Weezer convergence as well. There is something just so wholesome about that pic


My Buddy is NOD

 

[Piggy Smalls]

I hate the bye! Banfield was on a roll

Hopefully he’s on an island in the sun getting some well earned rest

 

[Footskill]

Considering how well Tom Stewart played last night against the dogs last night, good things banners and forwards were able to curtail his influence in our win against them

 

[Tonga Bob]

One day Bailey will acknowledge our support as his buddy serial_thrilla

One day...

 

[FreoGirl]

One day Bailey will acknowledge our support as his buddy serial_thrilla

One day...

that's made my day

Love the pic of him that appeared on The West Australian Sport facebook page - the one with the dog

 

[serial_thrilla]

One day Bailey will acknowledge our support as his buddy serial_thrilla

One day...

Waiting for that early two year contract extension!

 

[Tonga Bob]

Waiting for that early two year contract extension!

If it's good enough for [checks notes] Fyfe & Walters, it's good enough for our boy.

 

[FreoGirl]

This is going straight to the pool room

 

[Footskill]

Banners coming 3rd in the mid season stats for goal assists

 

[Footskill]

One day Bailey will acknowledge our support as his buddy serial_thrilla

One day...

Noticed banners and Clark fronting the media more. Both well spoken so makes sense. Wonder they volunteer or get offered up

 

[FreoGirl]

Noticed banners and Clark fronting the media more. Both well spoken so makes sense. Wonder they volunteer or get offered up

two of my favourites, so I'm happy

 

[Mr Cheese]

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We should drop this pic from drones when the Tiges are warming up. They'll be overcome with lust and all mob Banners in the forward line, leaving Amiss all alone to kick 20.0 - JL is a genius.

 

[FreoGirl]

I hope we get a new Bailey Banfield

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Bailey Banfield

Age

26

Ht

190cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.6

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

6.5

4star

M

2.9

3star

T

3.9

5star

G

0.3

3star

D

9.5

2star

K

5.3

2star

HB

4.3

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

2.8

4star

G

0.5

4star

D

14.4

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

6.8

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

0.2

3star

pic each day

 

[masai tu]

We should drop this pic from drones when the Tiges are warming up. They'll be overcome with lust and all mob Banners in the forward line, leaving Amiss all alone to kick 20.0 - JL is a genius.

Banners to play the Mundy role against the Tigers.

Just when they think they’ve got their foot on our throat, Banners steps out of the shadows.

 

[Jezzitizle]

Banners to play the Mundy role against the Tigers.

Just when they think they’ve got their foot on our throat, Banners steps out of the shadows.

With a schneaky bag of 10