The "I was wrong" thread

[LostDoggy]

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When Cooney first started I was convinced he wasn't trying and would go back to Adelaide as soon as he got the chance...what can I say, I was a touch wrong and couldn't be happier about it.

[ReLoad]

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John Georgiadies.

I sewed his number on my duffel coat after that game at Princes Park.

Yes i was young, yes i was impresionable, but hey, we all make mistakes.

[AndrewP6]

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I don't make mistakes.

[LostDoggy]

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I saw Travis Baird play a brilliant game at half forward in Shepparton in the summer of 2006 and became convinced that he'd be a gun. He led superbly, had a nice kick and I loved how good his hands were.

His first senior game occured on a round with a guernsey auction; so, remembering that sunny day in Shepparton, I bought his autographed jumper and had it professionally framed with a gold plaque marking its significance. The whole thing set me back $500 but it was worth it because I was getting in on the ground floor of a stellar career.

The framed guernsey now resides in the cupboard in my spare bedroom. It faces the wall. It still makes me sad. It's never wise to read too much into preseason form.

[jazzadogs]

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I saw Travis Baird play a brilliant game at half forward in Shepparton in the summer of 2006 and became convinced that he'd be a gun. He led superbly, had a nice kick and I loved how good his hands were.

His first senior game occured on a round with a guernsey auction; so, remembering that sunny day in Shepparton, I bought his autographed jumper and had it professionally framed with a gold plaque marking its significance. The whole thing set me back $500 but it was worth it because I was getting in on the ground floor of a stellar career.

The framed guernsey now resides in the cupboard in my spare bedroom. It faces the wall. It still makes me sad. It's never wise to read too much into preseason form.

Wowee.

As a member of Gen Y, I'm too young and arrogant to admit that I'm wrong about anything.

[comrade]

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I saw Travis Baird play a brilliant game at half forward in Shepparton in the summer of 2006 and became convinced that he'd be a gun. He led superbly, had a nice kick and I loved how good his hands were.

His first senior game occured on a round with a guernsey auction; so, remembering that sunny day in Shepparton, I bought his autographed jumper and had it professionally framed with a gold plaque marking its significance. The whole thing set me back $500 but it was worth it because I was getting in on the ground floor of a stellar career.

The framed guernsey now resides in the cupboard in my spare bedroom. It faces the wall. It still makes me sad. It's never wise to read too much into preseason form.

Great post.

I've got a signed Boumann training jumper that I've considered getting framed, for a laugh. The missus told me to stop being stupid.

[LostDoggy]

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A big one.. I can't believe I forgot it when I first posted in this thread:

-- Dean Bloody Bailey, I WAS WRONG. There. I've said it.

ps. You were tanking last year. Go ahead, admit it.

[Happy Days]

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I've got two;

- Farren; thought he was going to be the next Scott West, only with a Grant-ian kick

- Travis Baird; didn't quite get a framed jumper, but remember seeing him kick 2 in a game and thought we'd finally found a forward target

[Bornadog]

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Great post.

I've got a signed Boumann training jumper that I've considered getting framed, for a laugh. The missus told me to stop being stupid.

Still time for him

[liam_picken]

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I was wrong......
My Past Favourite players have been Cam Wight before him was Damian McCormack and before him if was wait for it ..... JESSE WELLS hahaha

I am glad Liam Picken is going against that trend

[LostDoggy]

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Tim Walsh.
Just because we used such a high pick on him, i was convinced that he was going to be a star. He wasnt and was never going to be.

Adrian Campbell.
I thought he was going to be our greatest ever player as i saw him tear some teams to shreds - one game in particular vs Melbourne at the MCG. He had #3 on his back and just looked like he could be anything. Cant remember what happened to him - but he certainly wasnt even close to becoming our greatest ever player.

[Ghost Dog]

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I was wrong about Barry Hall. I was not upset when he was drafted, but listening to his interviews, he just didn't seem to have attoned for his past misdemeanors. ' I can't promise anything' was the line I believe. I thought to myself at the time "he will lose it again; positive".
I was wrong. He held his cool as Luke hodge tried to give him a wedgie in the NAB, has copped it left and right and has held sway. So far anyway, and hope I stay wrong.

Well after the North game maybe I wasn't so wrong??
Ah well, Hally didn't cost us the earth, so if he manages to make it through MOST of the season without snapping anyone and getting reported, I'll be happy ( and a Little surprised )
Even in a basic tackle, he looks decidedly 'on edge'.

Every army needs a good 'beserk warrior'

[LostDoggy]

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Tim Walsh.
Just because we used such a high pick on him, i was convinced that he was going to be a star. He wasnt and was never going to be.

Adrian Campbell.
I thought he was going to be our greatest ever player as i saw him tear some teams to shreds - one game in particular vs Melbourne at the MCG. He had #3 on his back and just looked like he could be anything. Cant remember what happened to him - but he certainly wasnt even close to becoming our greatest ever player.

Adrian could have been anything but i think injuries robbed him of any chance

[AndrewP6]

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Well after the North game maybe I wasn't so wrong??
Ah well, Hally didn't cost us the earth, so if he manages to make it through MOST of the season without snapping anyone and getting reported, I'll be happy ( and a Little surprised )
Even in a basic tackle, he looks decidedly 'on edge'.

Every army needs a good 'beserk warrior'

He did nothing unheard of in that game... headlock - meh!

With the crap the Norf flogs were going on with, I'm impressed he didn't belt one of them.

[ReLoad]

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I was wrong last week, i said it was a bad week to rest players against North.

CLEARLY WRONG!

Also I have a North membership ticket, used to help support them financially, also clearly wrong, ill put it up on ebay for a cent, I bet it doesn't sell.