AFL Thread. James Hird Does a Bono!

[The Sad Punk]

I don't hate it, although I would have obviously liked NicNat on the bench. Can understand Rioli for the 40 squad but not for the 22. Lids and Riewoldt are tenuous. Walker and Josh Kennedy the Lesser very unlucky.

Stoked to see Gaff there! I knew he had it in him.

Thought Gray was excellent this year and glad to see him snuck in. Such a creative player.

Only one Geelong player, interesting.

 

[cobl04]

Haha.

According to reports he's quit this morning and requested a trade to the Cattery

 

[Vlad n U 2]

I'm not really even angry anymore. All the way up to last night he was trotting out the smug 'haven't thought about it' cliche.

Don't let the door hit you on the way out, Patrick.

 

[Vlad n U 2]

Also, I had a good laugh at this.

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So much a few years can change.

 

[cobl04]

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[Vlad n U 2]

I think that just speaks to the Redbacks lack of relevance in general.

 

[cobl04]

Any cricket not international or big bash, really.


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[Axver]

Also, "West End Redbacks" even as their handle? Jesus crappy corporate sponsorship is everywhere.

 

[Vlad n U 2]

It's been like this for years.

 

[The Sad Punk]

West End tho

Vlad, all I can say is that I hope you guys get the right compensation and end up with someone like Josh Kennedy... the Judd Trade (and 2007 in general) was horrible at the time but good things may come out of it.

 

[Axver]

It's been like this for years.

I just wanted to complain about it.

Nothing beats the "Alcohol. Think Again Warriors" - although "my FootDr Queensland Bulls" has got to come close!

West End tho

Vlad, all I can say is that I hope you guys get the right compensation and end up with someone like Josh Kennedy... the Judd Trade (and 2007 in general) was horrible at the time but good things may come out of it.

Yeah pick up the right youngster and this may go in Adelaide's favour. West Coast totally got the better end of the Judd trade.

 

[cobl04]

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[Vlad n U 2]

West End tho

Vlad, all I can say is that I hope you guys get the right compensation and end up with someone like Josh Kennedy... the Judd Trade (and 2007 in general) was horrible at the time but good things may come out of it.

I think it'll be geared more towards picks than players, unless Geelong would be willing to part with, say, Cockatoo but that's highly unlikely. It seems to be a pretty wide consensus that this year's draft is the 'worst ever' by those following it closely.

Fingers crossed we'll be big players in trade week because this is an opportunity to go nuts and improve the balance of the side.

Nothing beats the "Alcohol. Think Again Warriors" - although "my FootDr Queensland Bulls" has got to come close!

Also my main favourite 'Spotless Stadium' ie. the most unfortunate stadium name known to man.

 

[Vlad n U 2]

Lewis Jetta requests trade to WA today.

 

[Axver]

Well now: 'I'm keen' - John Worsfold confirms he wants to coach Essendon

 

[cobl04]

Verrrrry interesting. Sounds like it's pretty much a formality at this point. Fuck it would be great to have a prominent figure at Essendon without the supplements crap on his shoulders.

 

[Axver]

I hope we get him, just to stick it up all those people bleating that "nobody of any importance or significance will touch the Bombers with a fifty foot barge pole!"

That said, Brendon McCartney could be a better pick for the future. I think we've sounded him out?

 

[Vlad n U 2]

He's getting a hell of a pay day from reports, and I think there's definitely some appeal to an experienced coach in essentially rebuilding a team from scratch (assuming the bans will happen?), as tough as it will be.

 

[Vlad n U 2]

Poor bloke.

Giant Patton concussed after being assaulted in US - AFL.com.au

 

[Axver]

Poor bloke.

Giant Patton concussed after being assaulted in US - AFL.com.au

I'm looking squarely at you, LM.

 

[cobl04]

Caro reporting Worsfold's about to sign for four years

But Melksham's asked for a trade.

 

[Vlad n U 2]

I thought the Melksham news was at least a few weeks old? 4 year deal to Melbourne etc.? I'm not sure he's the player they need but Essendon could do well out of it.

 

[Axver]

I don't normally say this but Freo have got a raw deal from the umpires so far tonight.

 

[Vlad n U 2]

Hawthorn seem to have a knack of getting remarkably favourable umpiring rides in preliminary finals. It's so bleeding obvious.

 

[Axver]

Aaaand now Freo are fucked after a scorching start.

 

[Alisaura]

I didn't see the incidents that led to those first two frees/goals, but by the replays Freo would be right to be pissed off.

 

[Vlad n U 2]

Umpires definitely do influence results of games. Not even necessarily directly, but those two woeful 50s to Hawthorn gave them significant momentum.

 

[The Sad Punk]

Ugh, we had a game on our hands before those two decisions. Watch the Hawks run away with it now.

 

[Vlad n U 2]

Even fucking Schoenmakers is playing well.

 

[The Sad Punk]

Freo, for once in your miserable lives play your guts out, play for your fans that have had to endure so much shit in throughout your pathetic existence, remind us why you were so feared, why you were the minor premiers. You're better than this.