Anyone watch the half time discussion with Johnno during the telecast tonight?
Played a straight bat, hardly surprising.
Super impressed with the Tom Harley comments.
85, 92, 97, 98, 08, 09, 10... Break the curse!
Yep, saw it... repeated the "everyone was unanimous" bit, and in response to a question, claimed that if Aker had been in good form, kicking goals etc, that the decision would have been the same.
I love Johnno, but I can't possibly fathom that in an entire organisation, every single person was united in their honest opinion. I just think of my own particular work environment (about 60-odd, all up) and I can't think of one issue we could say we were all 100 percent in agreement on (perhaps more holidays? ) I know from experience that when working under a contract, the opinion I gave outwardly is the "company" one, and not necesssarily completely accurate in terms of my actual opinion. I would never have expressed anything deviating from the company line, knowing the possible repercussions. I'm certain players would do the same thing. Nor can I accept that if his form had been good, that this wouldn't have all happened as it has. As I said, I love Johnno as much as anyone, but I didn't buy this.
[B][COLOR="#0000CD"]Our club was born in blood and boots, not in AFL focus groups.[/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR="#0000CD"]Our club was born in blood and boots, not in AFL focus groups.[/COLOR][/B]
I remember when I was in Highschool. There was this really rough kid who had a pretty bad track record. Anyway, some of the 'supposed' good kids framed him for something he didn't do to save their own skins. He knew nobody would believe him, and they didn't.
Jason has a bad record, but that makes it all the easier for the club to have their way and cast him in a certain light. There are holes in both sides' stories. Personally, I think the club got rid of him because of his form. It was an easy way to dispose of a slightly worn out and squeaky wheel. Leigh Mathews says as much and writes today ( the age ) that it was only a premiership (in 2003 ) that saved him from the axe while at Brisbane.
The club is '100%' unanimous line is BS and we know that as Aker has the text messages of support to prove it. As much as I like Jhonno, I imagine he is feeling the pressure of finals expectation too and his story does not quite stack up. Anyway, happy for someone to have Aker's spot.
Go Dogs!!!!
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Dunno how, but I just got a Twitter thingy from Tom Harley. Says, "Brad Johnson is a star. Has shown amazing leadership throughout this saga filled week for the Dogs. The club is in great hands. Good signs".
85, 92, 97, 98, 08, 09, 10... Break the curse!
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