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Mike Young
Cheers for the photo, I didn't have a free one of him. When did you get it?  JRA _ Westy Qld2  Talk 08:41, 28 January 2009 (UTC)
 * I went to Adelaide Oval and took a pile of photos of Australia and South Africa. They're on my commons account (under User:Blnguyen), all of them.  YellowMonkey  ( click here to vote for world cycling's #1 model! ) 00:36, 29 January 2009 (UTC)

SEQ locator map
Sorry Westy, I just don't have the time to make maps anymore. Strangely enough, I actully started to make a SEQ locator map a few while ago but I never finished it. Hopefully someone else will be able to help you out. Bongomanrae (talk) 11:03, 1 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Edit: I went to Nathan, with some classes at Mt Gravatt. Bongomanrae (talk) 11:34, 1 February 2009 (UTC)

I'll be honest and say they are probably not super accurate but it would be close to correct. I did the measuring on Google Earth.

Nope, don't play baseball and don't even live in Qld. Live in Adelaide and used to play ball in HS.

Southern Cross Pitch, July 2009
 Afaber012  (talk) 01:56, 18 July 2009 (UTC)

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Vandalism
I corrected the spelling of Trent Oeltjen's last name. Someone else vandalized the article. Fbdave (talk) 13:44, 8 August 2009 (UTC)

Minor leagues
Tx.--Epeefleche (talk) 06:17, 10 August 2009 (UTC)

Deletion of place of birth info from text
Thanks for your helpful comments. It may interest you that some more discussion of the issue is now taking place at, where a fourth editor has now chimed in with our shared view.--Epeefleche (talk) 22:41, 12 August 2009 (UTC)

To our newest Rollbacker
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Copy and paste from other sites
To indicate an article has been copied entirely (or in large part) from Baseball-Reference's bullpen, use this template: (with the appropriate BR Bullpen Article inserted in lieu of Nilsson). We at the Bullpen appreciate that you find our work so valuable but would like credit when due. - --71.182.166.254 (talk) 00:19, 27 August 2009 (UTC)
 * I have never copy and pasted a BR Bullpen article word for word if you check my contributions, and when referenced BR Bullpen in articles before, have had the reference removed due to it "not being a reliable source" and have not seen the GNU template before. As for David Nilsson and Jay Nilsson, I relied on only the format of paragraphing by season and made sure to properly reference and cite all information (something which BR Bullpen doesn't do and which makes it very different from Wikipedia). From now on, I will make sure to reference all BR Bullpen findings, as it is a very useful site and I apologise if it has caused inconvenience or misrepresentation.  JRA _ Westy Qld2  Talk 06:03, 27 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Yes, when (years ago?) I sought to reference the Bullpen, I was told as well that -- because it was a Wiki -- it was not a reliable source for Wikipedia articles, and should not be cited to.
 * It'd be well over a year ago, yes.  JRA _ Westy Qld2  Talk 06:24, 27 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Sorry -- that "when" was confusing. I wasn't asking you when ... but telling you when.  If that makes any sense.  BTW -- mister ip address -- you say "we at the bullpen".  But I thought all of the baseball ref staff were either in Philly, Columbus, OH, Boston, or Atlanta, and you seem to be in Pittsburgh.  Or am I wrong?--Epeefleche (talk) 06:28, 27 August 2009 (UTC)


 * 1)In response to Epeefleche, The Baseball-Reference Bullpen has contributors from all over. Sacramento, Quebec, Toronto, Chicago, etc. Yes, I personally am in Pittsburgh. 2) In response to JRAWesty, it seems that one wiki would say another source was unreliable simply because it too was a wiki. - --209.195.183.213 (talk) 16:27, 3 September 2009 (UTC)
 * Umm, I guess? I don't make the rules on what a reliable source is.  JRA _ Westy Qld2  Talk 00:14, 4 September 2009 (UTC)

Locate me
I noticed you added Template:Locate me to Talk:Palm Meadows. Please be advised that 1. this template is deprecated and not in use on any page at the moment 2. instead we use Template:Coord missing in the article itself (not on the talkpage). Debresser (talk) 19:18, 31 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Cheers for that.  JRA _ Westy Qld2  Talk 22:55, 31 August 2009 (UTC)

Alex Lawless
Thank you for your review, but just to note I was hoping to do some more work on the article before it reached that stage. I assumed (wrongly, in this instance) it would be a long while before it would be reviewed due to the backlog and this would have allowed me time to expand the article. Nevermind. Mattythewhite (talk) 16:40, 6 September 2009 (UTC)
 * It's ok, reassessment is common and the main thing to do is expand this article as it is referenced quite well (unlike many other GA nominations). Using a wide range of reliable sources isn't needed to pass GA criteria, that's why I passed all three in the references section =]. Hope I could help!  JRA _ Westy Qld2  Talk 16:56, 6 September 2009 (UTC)

Thanks
Thank you for your GA review of Magdalena Neuner, much appreciated. EnemyOfTheState undefined 14:41, 7 September 2009 (UTC)

Talk:Maryland Terrapins football/GA1
I hate seeing the GA promotion held up by this one thing. I agree the lead is incredibly important and could easily be improved, though. The editor made a change requested to the lead but not the one I was looking for. I have thrown in some advise and made a mention at the project page for college ball so maybe a third or fourth opinion will help show that we are off or the editor needs to make the change.Cptnono (talk) 07:51, 15 September 2009 (UTC)
 * I agree it's a good article and it's a little frustrating that the point of a good article review is to have seek an opinion on an article to have it graded, yet the editor seems very resistant to change. Reading the lead the first time, it just felt too long, but I could be entirely wrong and this was why I asked for the second opinion, so I'd be more than happy to seek further opinions.  JRA _ Westy Qld2  Talk 08:28, 15 September 2009 (UTC)
 * I don't know if you read through the discussion (kind of long) but my opinion was the length of related content + tone made it a concern. I think we are on similar pages on this. Hopefully, the editor will get sick of it not being promoted to try an alternative draft or the college football project editors will give some advice. I would be happy to be incorrect on it but don't think I am.Cptnono (talk) 08:32, 15 September 2009 (UTC)
 * I took out the list of coaches in the lead (it isn't that huge of a change but does adjust the way it reads). It is leangthy. However, the lead now summarizes everything in the article as it should and is inline with the paragraph to article size ratio. What do you think? There are a few things that a member of the college ball project mentioned. The concerns I agree with are: Should most recent history be reduced from a year by year summary (recentism is a concern) and is "Dark years" to subjective? I'm OK with Dark years but think an alternate could be used. Any thoughts on reducing the last paragraph would be greatly appreciated.Cptnono (talk) 02:30, 23 September 2009 (UTC)
 * I can't see many more problems with the article myself, you seem to have taken on the role of a second reviewer well, so if you want you can pass it.  JRA _ Westy Qld2  Talk 14:15, 25 September 2009 (UTC)

Talk:Leicester City F.C./GA1
It's been over a week and this hasn't been touched. Do you plan on failing it, or giving more time?  iMatthew  talk  at 19:43, 15 September 2009 (UTC)
 * I've been busy the past few days with university studies, I will contact the editor notifying him that he has a day to start making improvements. I should have contacted him earlier about it being due.  JRA _ Westy Qld2  <i style="color:black;">Talk</i> 07:54, 16 September 2009 (UTC)
 * Seems to have activity, so I don't have an issue with waiting a little longer.  JRA _ Westy Qld2  <i style="color:black;">Talk</i> 13:52, 16 September 2009 (UTC)
 * This is you, too? I don't want you reviewing my articles! :) In all seriousness, making all articles better is in Wikipedia's best interest but this one has some work. It was mentioned at the footy project (Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Football and I will be doing some ref work but if you don't see it really improved in a few days it can probably be failed.Cptnono (talk) 06:40, 17 September 2009 (UTC)

Southern Cross Pitch, September 2009
 Afaber012  (talk) 05:30, 21 September 2009 (UTC)

Birthplace
Feel free to correct me [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Manual_of_Style_(biographies)#There_was_once_a_rule... here] if you think I mispoke.--Epeefleche (talk) 01:20, 16 October 2009 (UTC)

Talkback
 Afaber012  (talk) 10:36, 4 November 2009 (UTC)

So...
Which MLB team are you rooting for in the WS? Or do you not root for MLB teams?--Epeefleche (talk) 10:42, 4 November 2009 (UTC)
 * Well. I used to be a Cleveland supporter, but they traded the whole team this season, so I started supporting LAA and Phillies. I'll support any team with an Aussie in it though, so Seattle, Rays, Braves or even Diamondbacks on a slow day ;)  JRA _ Westy Qld2  <i style="color:black;">Talk</i> 12:12, 4 November 2009 (UTC)
 * Wells, sorry given that you are a Phillies supporter that yesterday didn't work out for you.--Epeefleche (talk) 03:45, 6 November 2009 (UTC)

Haha not too fussed, the Yankees team at the moment has to be one of the best teams ever seen. Bats all through the lineup and a great pitching staff.  JRA _ Westy Qld2  <i style="color:black;">Talk</i> 05:01, 6 November 2009 (UTC)
 * Yep. Will be interesting to see the changes.  Damon and/or Matsui, I imagine.  I wonder who the team will buy.--Epeefleche (talk) 05:02, 6 November 2009 (UTC)

Notability criteria
Hi. Question. I recall us chatting in the past about notability criteria for baseball players. I've just looked at another AfD for a minor leaguer, but it appears to me that the criteria may have changed from what I recall them being. Is that the case? Thanks.--Epeefleche (talk) 21:54, 6 November 2009 (UTC)
 * Don't think so, I'll have a peek.  JRA _ Westy Qld2  <i style="color:black;">Talk</i> 01:44, 7 November 2009 (UTC)
 * Can you perhaps take a look at the question from Brian H at the (now at least) bottom of my talkpage (under BB Notablity)? Would be interested in your thoughts.  Tx.--Epeefleche (talk) 03:39, 9 November 2009 (UTC)

Southern Cross Pitch, December 2009
 Afaber012  (talk) 07:18, 27 December 2009 (UTC)

Unreferenced BLPs
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Battrick
Your turn :P Still to do: Battrick, Battrick, Battrick, Battrick. Haven't put in anywhere, and only put  in external links but it can easily be a ref. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Karlww (talk • contribs) 13:40, 25 January 2010 (UTC)

Tasmania Olympic Bid
So a "bid" that starts as a radio prank, does not have the support of the AOC, the state or federal government or the city council, and has the organising committee headed by a radio announcer deserves serious consideration in the article about the state? Are you serious? It is nonsense from start to finish. There is no "bid" worthy of the name, there will be no bid placed by Hobart (or anywhere else in Aust. for that matter) and its inclusion in the article only embarasses the encyclopedia. -- Mattinbgn\talk 02:06, 2 May 2010 (UTC)
 * It started off as a radio prank, but has gained support. It hardly 'embarrasses' Wikipedia, the article simply notes a fact from a reliable source, whether in your opinion you think it is nonsense or not, there is nothing to suggest the interest is still a joke.  JRA _ Westy Qld2  <i style="color:black;">Talk</i> 02:14, 2 May 2010 (UTC)
 * The only 'fact' is that a small group of people have an interest in an Olympic bid. That does not give it any credibility. If there is any support from the AOC or state or federal government then we can revisit. Barrylb (talk) 04:33, 2 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Wonderful, thank you Barry. I really couldn't care less about the content being in the article or not, I was justifying my apparent 'vandalism', which I thought really wasn't that outlandish but it seemed to have struck a nerve with Mattinbgn. Enjoy the long weekend!  JRA _ Westy Qld2  <i style="color:black;">Talk</i> 05:12, 2 May 2010 (UTC)

Summer Olympics ballparks
I remember reading an article a few years ago that the Sydney ballpark lay empty, and what a shame it was; obviously, that's not the case. Since baseball's not exactly a headline sport in Athens (did they even play baseball in Greece before 2004?), I doubt that venue's being used for much, either. And I know they've torn down the one in Beijing...too bad, it looked like a nice little ballpark on TV. (For that matter, are they still using the Barcelona venue for baseball these days?) Anyway, thanks for the info. RMc (talk) 18:38, 4 May 2010 (UTC)

(PS: When are they bringing back the Australian Baseball League?) RMc (talk) 18:38, 4 May 2010 (UTC)