Luke Beveridge ...

[Grantysghost]

Re: Luke Beveridge ...

That's a fair call and I hope that is the case.

We leaked in the lead-up to the 2021 GF with that "Freed From Desire" debacle that Melbourne then rubbed in our faces after they won the GF. Exposing a motivational song/theme might seem like small potatoes but I hated it - that stuff is inner sanctum and precious to team and club, and the leaker had no right to divulge anything.

It's great theatre though Sedat! Although we seemed to have let that rivalry die. We should be stoking those embers Jack Watts and Tom Bugg style.... (think they said they were coming for JJ at one point - flogs).

[GVGjr]

Re: Luke Beveridge ...

I actually don't care.

At least it shows he cares. If anything I've wondered if he's hard enough on the group.

I've never doubt his passion or how much he hurts after a loss.

By the way wasn't his hand wrapped at the presser?

[Grantysghost]

Re: Luke Beveridge ...

By me you mean? I'm the only one who really took exception to it and debating it. Would it be better if I congratulated him on a violent outburst? Would that make you feel better? It was stupid, I'll stand by that. He should know better.

Your point is valid.

I think it's at the lower end of the scale though in terms of dumb acts.

I doubt he full fisted it, probably a thump for emphasis that hit something he didn't mean to.

[1eyedog]

Re: Luke Beveridge ...

I think he should make no comments whatsoever on it moving forward, as that is exactly what the bottom-feeders want to keep feeding this non-story.

What is far more important is your 2nd point. Who the fark is leaking within our club, and cut out that cancer once and for all. Shit clubs leak to the press - have a look at Gold Coast in recent weeks. This is where KW-W and Bains need to get proactive and flush the rat out. Our club should be absolutely watertight, in lock-step and unified from the top down.

I mean, a part-time trainer strapping on some ice maybe?

[Grantysghost]

Re: Luke Beveridge ...

It's great theatre though Sedat! Although we seemed to have let that rivalry die. We should be stoking those embers Jack Watts and Tom Bugg style.... (think they said they were coming for JJ at one point - flogs).

Discuss.

[Rocket Science]

Re: Luke Beveridge ...

I'm sorry but too many of you are having opinions about whiteboards asking for it and not enough of you are having opinions about Napoli sauce analogies.

[Bornadog]

Re: Luke Beveridge ...

You can listen to Bevo explain it here - mountain made out of a mole hill

[mjp]

Re: Luke Beveridge ...

You can listen to Bevo explain it...

It was CLUMSY??

I mean, I'm actually not too bothered and the bones in your hand are small and vulnerable, but if you bang a whiteboard as a point of emphasis then that isn't 'CLUMSY'. The outcome might be UNLUCKY but it isn't clumsy.

[Bornadog]

Re: Luke Beveridge ...

It was CLUMSY??

I mean, I'm actually not too bothered and the bones in your hand are small and vulnerable, but if you bang a whiteboard as a point of emphasis then that isn't 'CLUMSY'. The outcome might be UNLUCKY but it isn't clumsy.

The way I read into, it was clumsy in that he hit the wrong spot on the board - probably the edging which has a metal frame.

MJP - what did you make of the pause in response to a question where he had a long think then said he would rather not say?

[mjp]

Re: Luke Beveridge ...

The way I read into, it was clumsy in that he hit the wrong spot on the board - probably the edging which has a metal frame.

LOL. Yeah...that's not clumsy...that's hitting a wall ON PURPOSE and injuring yourself. Clumsy is tripping when walking and spilling a drink on yourself. I think it was unlucky but have no other thoughts really...as he went on to say, sometimes players need a bit of 'something' from their coach, he was 'bringing' that something and whacked the whiteboard to emphasise a point...

MJP - what did you make of the pause in response to a question where he had a long think then said he would rather not say?

I think he was just weighing up whether to make the journo's wait for team selection and decided on balance there was nothing to gain by revealing his hand. Didn't think there was much in it...based on his reaction I don't think it's big news...

[GVGjr]

Re: Luke Beveridge ...

Not worried about it in the slightest. He is fine and getting a bit animated comes with the job.

[chef]

Re: Luke Beveridge ...

By me you mean? I'm the only one who really took exception to it and debating it. Would it be better if I congratulated him on a violent outburst? Would that make you feel better? It was stupid, I'll stand by that. He should know better.

Do we actually even know how and what he was doing when he broke it?

He could have been throwing his hand back to point for all we know.

[G-Mo77]

Re: Luke Beveridge ...

You can listen to Bevo explain it here - mountain made out of a mole hill

Yes, an accident and clumsy. I stand corrected

He looked embarrassed and awkward answering the questions. Lesson learned I guess like the reporter said.

[MrMahatma]

Re: Luke Beveridge ...

I always find him interesting when interviewed. It's sometimes hard to really understand what he's trying to say. Goes around in circles a bit. Not like he didn't know they were gonna ask the question. "Yeah, I got a little excited and hit the whiteboard to emphasise a point. I'd misjudged where I was in the room and wacked the side of the board and busted my hand. No issue. Bloody hurt though!"

[merantau]

Re: Luke Beveridge ...

I am happy to see that he has that PASSION. Sorry that it took a broken hand to bring it to light. For some time I'd been wondering if his closeness, the emotional intensity, the seemingly unwavering support he gives to players reduces his effectiveness. It's reassuring to me to see that he can call a spade a spade when it's warranted.