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Re: Rivals fume
Originally Posted by
bulldogtragic
They had a legit chance to burn us with their review, and they didn't. Not one single thing has changed since or because of the NGA review. They didn't even reduce the 20% discount or cap it harder. There's also a big stick of PG, Eddie & Kennett who all have top NGA prospects this year. It's easier for the AFEL to focus on other things and not pick a fight with 3 media savvy club presidents with a big megaphone across AM/FM radio and newspapers. I'm not losing sleep.
Look, you are probably right.
But until he's wearing a Dogs jumper, there'll be some anxiety.
Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.
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Re: Rivals fume
Originally Posted by
comrade
Look, you are probably right.
But until he's wearing a Dogs jumper, there'll be some anxiety.
Wait to see if Raak & MacPherson blitz it too. Then some of the footy media might turn it up again...
Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023
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Re: Rivals fume
Originally Posted by
Twodogs
I will believe he's ours when I see him wearing the tricolor on draft night.
Love the cynical attitude
Myself, Im still waiting on the draft compensation for Tony McGuinness
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Re: Rivals fume
Originally Posted by
Bulldog Revolution
Love the cynical attitude
Myself, Im still waiting on the draft compensation for Tony McGuinness
And Simon Tregenza.
Murray Rance.
They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.
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Re: Rivals fume
Originally Posted by
Twodogs
And Simon Tregenza.
Murray Rance.
Kym Koster
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Re: Rivals fume
It's better to die on our feet than live on our knees.
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Re: Rivals fume
I love Bevo's think it say it attitude !!! The NGA has gone through the process it's done so sook all you like JUH is ours we will however need to find a place for him in the side!! That's all I'm worried about .
bulldogs are forever not just when they are winning
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Re: Rivals fume
The pies, giants, Kangas and swans have all made out like bandits and now clubs are annoyed we’re getting a player?
Don’t get me started in the priority pick system and “parity” in the league!
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Re: Rivals fume
Originally Posted by
AshMac
The pies, giants, Kangas and swans have all made out like bandits and now clubs are annoyed we’re getting a player?
Don’t get me started in the priority pick system and “parity” in the league!
The priority pick has it's place but the AFL needs to be sure that clubs aren't doing a Melbourne and positioning themselves for consideration. Also it can't be granted to clubs who have been cheating the cap or the draft in the last 7 years.
The Suns seem to have organised themselves so now have limited claims.
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Re: Rivals fume
Originally Posted by
AshMac
The pies, giants, Kangas and swans have all made out like bandits and now clubs are annoyed we’re getting a player?
Don’t get me started in the priority pick system and “parity” in the league!
You got me interested so I did a quick check of all top 20 Academy picks in the recent years. They all have their time but still want to spoil ours.
2019:
Liam Henry - Freo, Pick 9
Tom Green - GWS, Pick 10
2018:
Tarryn Thomas - North, Pick 8
Nick Blakey - Swans, Pick 10
Isaac Quaynor - Collingwood, Pick 13
2017 - No top 20 Academy picks.
2016:
Will Setterfield, (GWS) Carlton, Pick 5
Jack Bowes, GC, Pick 10
Harry Perryman, GWS, Pick 14
Isaac Cumming, GWS, Pick 20
2015:
Callum Mills, Sydney, Pick 3
Jacob Hopper, GWS, Pick 7
Matthew Kennedy, (GWS) Carlton, Pick 13
Eric Hipwood, Brisbane, Pick 14
Harrison Himmelberg, GWS, Pick 16
2014:
Isaac Heeney, Sydney, Pick 18
2013 - No top 20 Academy picks.
It always seems impossible until it's done. Nelson Mandela
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Re: Rivals fume
If the rumours about GWS cracking it are true then...……..
Nobody's looking for a puppeteer in today's wintry economic climate.
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Re: Rivals fume
Originally Posted by
jeemak
If the rumours about GWS cracking it are true then...……..
Remember when they cracked it about getting booed at their own ground? Or when Phil Davis cracked it about players leaving their club to play elsewhere?
They LIVE to crack it, circumstance and their own history be damned.
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Re: Rivals fume
Thanks ChocoM. Great research, just like your photography.
Some fairly talented players in the list.
More of an In Bruges guy?
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Re: Rivals fume
Originally Posted by
Happy Days
Remember when they cracked it about getting booed at their own ground? Or when Phil Davis cracked it about players leaving their club to play elsewhere?
They LIVE to crack it, circumstance and their own history be damned.
It's a really strange vibe they have isn't it. I suppose that's what happens with petulant children who are handed everything on a platter since birth. And you know what, with the hard knocks they've taken with finals and the effort they've put in over the years they'd actually be tolerable if they were just a bit humble and a touch understanding of the sacrifices all of the other clubs have made so they can actually exist.
Nobody's looking for a puppeteer in today's wintry economic climate.