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  • Drunken Bum
    Rookie List
    • Sep 2007
    • 435

    Re: 2011 - NAB Rising Star

    The nominations procedure is ridiculous and is purely because of sponsorship of course, the almighty $
    If you play well enough to receive a nomination you should get a nomination regardless of whether 15 players got one that same week or 1 did. So there will be rounds where people don't receive nominations, who friggen cares? (apart from the sponsors)
    only nominate players who have had a pretty/really good game early in the season and then later in the season consistency can be rewarded as well. There is no reason why 5 players can't/shouldn't be nominated in the one week if they deserve it, just like someone shouldn't get handed a nomination just because they had an ok game while all the other rookies were crap that round.


    There is so much i hate about the AFL these days :/
    My life is a very complicated drinking game.

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    • Sockeye Salmon
      Bulldog Team of the Century
      • Jan 2007
      • 6365

      Re: 2011 - NAB Rising Star

      It helps if you play well later in the season when a lot of players have already received one.

      If Libba was playing now as he was early in the season he would be nominated no problem.

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      • Rocco Jones
        Bulldog Team of the Century
        • Jun 2008
        • 6920

        Re: 2011 - NAB Rising Star

        Originally posted by Sockeye Salmon
        It helps if you play well later in the season when a lot of players have already received one.

        If Libba was playing now as he was early in the season he would be nominated no problem.
        Totally agree.

        It would be great to see Liam Jones get a nomination.

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        • Doc26
          Coaching Staff
          • Sep 2009
          • 3087

          Re: 2011 - NAB Rising Star

          Selection criteria aside, I'm comfortable with Jake Batchelor's nomination this week. He's been pretty solid for the Tiger's down back for all of 2011, a gig that few would envy with their defence. If he was in Bulldog colours I'd be pretty miffed by now if he wasn't up there for a nomination. A few more games under his belt and holding his performance level will see young Dahlhaus get a nod pretty soon.

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          • ledge
            Hall of Fame
            • Dec 2007
            • 14033

            Re: 2011 - NAB Rising Star

            Originally posted by Doc26
            Selection criteria aside, I'm comfortable with Jake Batchelor's nomination this week. He's been pretty solid for the Tiger's down back for all of 2011, a gig that few would envy with their defence. If he was in Bulldog colours I'd be pretty miffed by now if he wasn't up there for a nomination. A few more games under his belt and holding his performance level will see young Dahlhaus get a nod pretty soon.
            I know a few tigers supporters who dont think much of Batchelor at all.
            Bring back the biff

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            • AndrewP6
              Bulldog Team of the Century
              • Jan 2009
              • 8142

              Re: 2011 - NAB Rising Star

              Like much of their decision-making, I've got no idea how the RS is nominated or awarded, but at the same time, I'm not that fussed. Nor, IMO, should the club be - we've got games to win.
              [B][COLOR="#0000CD"]Our club was born in blood and boots, not in AFL focus groups.[/COLOR][/B]

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              • LostDoggy
                WOOF Member
                • Jan 2007
                • 8307

                Re: 2011 - NAB Rising Star

                Originally posted by AndrewP6
                Like much of their decision-making, I've got no idea how the RS is nominated or awarded, but at the same time, I'm not that fussed. Nor, IMO, should the club be - we've got games to win.
                That's all well and good and I'm sure if you asked Dahlhaus he'd claim not to care. He might even pull out the “Brownlow Quote”, you know: “Oh, it'd be nice of course, it's an honour, but we're all about flags here at <insert team name>”

                Fact is, these guys make a living from their profile as much as their footballing ability and it's not fair to the bloke that he's overlooked because he plays for the Dogs.

                It's also for the fans —*!fans want to see their stars and fave players win these things, much like the Brownlow.

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                • Murphy'sLore
                  WOOF Member
                  • Sep 2009
                  • 2085

                  Re: 2011 - NAB Rising Star

                  Dolly may not have been nominated, but he is certainly getting talked about a lot this week.

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                  • soupman
                    Bulldog Team of the Century
                    • Nov 2007
                    • 5080

                    Re: 2011 - NAB Rising Star

                    Originally posted by BornAScragger
                    That's all well and good and I'm sure if you asked Dahlhaus he'd claim not to care. He might even pull out the “Brownlow Quote”, you know: “Oh, it'd be nice of course, it's an honour, but we're all about flags here at <insert team name>”

                    Fact is, these guys make a living from their profile as much as their footballing ability and it's not fair to the bloke that he's overlooked because he plays for the Dogs.
                    It's also for the fans —*!fans want to see their stars and fave players win these things, much like the Brownlow.
                    Plus I'm pretty sure they get some cash or a nice TV for winning it. I'd be quite happy to claim that prize.
                    I should leave it alone but you're not right

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                    • AndrewP6
                      Bulldog Team of the Century
                      • Jan 2009
                      • 8142

                      Re: 2011 - NAB Rising Star

                      Originally posted by BornAScragger
                      That's all well and good and I'm sure if you asked Dahlhaus he'd claim not to care. He might even pull out the “Brownlow Quote”, you know: “Oh, it'd be nice of course, it's an honour, but we're all about flags here at <insert team name>”

                      Fact is, these guys make a living from their profile as much as their footballing ability and it's not fair to the bloke that he's overlooked because he plays for the Dogs.

                      It's also for the fans —*!fans want to see their stars and fave players win these things, much like the Brownlow.
                      Fair enough, I just don't think it's that important.
                      [B][COLOR="#0000CD"]Our club was born in blood and boots, not in AFL focus groups.[/COLOR][/B]

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                      • Doc26
                        Coaching Staff
                        • Sep 2009
                        • 3087

                        Re: 2011 - NAB Rising Star

                        Originally posted by ledge
                        I know a few tigers supporters who dont think much of Batchelor at all.
                        Ledge, they're a fickle bunch this lot. If they're not cutting up their memberships they're dumping shit on the Club's doorstep.
                        I'd be happy to make another McMahon / Ward type trade with that crazy mob anytime.
                        Last edited by Doc26; 16-07-2011, 04:12 PM.

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                        • ledge
                          Hall of Fame
                          • Dec 2007
                          • 14033

                          Re: 2011 - NAB Rising Star

                          Originally posted by Doc26
                          Ledge, they're a fickle bunch this lot. If they're not cutting up their memberships they're dumping shit on the Club's doorstep.
                          I'd be happy to make another McMahon / Ward type trade with that crazy mob anytime.
                          Another load of poo coming their way after today, Swallow played well for GC today.
                          Bring back the biff

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                          • Rocco Jones
                            Bulldog Team of the Century
                            • Jun 2008
                            • 6920

                            Re: 2011 - NAB Rising Star

                            Gaff and Prestia putting in quality performances yesterday, they will take some beating.

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                            • ledge
                              Hall of Fame
                              • Dec 2007
                              • 14033

                              Re: 2011 - NAB Rising Star

                              Might be Lukes last chance today, how about Hooper?
                              Bring back the biff

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                              • Rocco Jones
                                Bulldog Team of the Century
                                • Jun 2008
                                • 6920

                                Re: 2011 - NAB Rising Star

                                Originally posted by ledge
                                Might be Lukes last chance today, how about Hooper?
                                Why is it Luke's last chance?

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