Brian Lake to Hawthorn

[AndrewP6]

Re: Brian Lake to Hawthorn

Just slightly off topic... Anyone know how other players are made aware of trades like this? Given they're on holidays now, do they get email/text/ phone calls from the club, or do they leave it to the player themselves to let others know? Just interested in the process...

[azabob]

Re: Brian Lake to Hawthorn

Just slightly off topic... Anyone know how other players are made aware of trades like this? Given they're on holidays now, do they get email/text/ phone calls from the club, or do they leave it to the player themselves to let others know? Just interested in the process...

Tippett apparently sent a group text message and got the club to email.

I'd imagine Lake would've told a couple of close mates at the club before it happened though.

But yes, kind of interesting to see how it would happen.

[Doc26]

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Tippett apparently sent a group text message and got the club to email.

I'd imagine Lake would've told a couple of close mates at the club before it happened though.

But yes, kind of interesting to see how it would happen.

Maybe that's what Lake was doing on his iPhone during Boydy's acceptance speech

[LostDoggy]

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Well he tweeted "Thankyou to the @westernbulldogs and supporters I have loved my time at the doggies. A new challenge awaits @HawthornFC" on the evening of the 7th ...

[azabob]

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Maybe that's what Lake was doing on his iPhone during Boydy's acceptance speech

But at least when they were on their iPhone during Body's speech there backs where to the stage .

[Doc26]

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But at least when they were on their iPhone during Body's speech there backs where to the stage .

You must've been there as well then Azabob. Yes, Cooney and Lake's backs were both to the stage when playing around during Boydy's speech. Can see it soon becoming exit stage left for both lads under the new regime. With that said, I actually feel for Adam as his currency as an AFL footballer is rapidly becoming little more than a Greek drachma and yet feel he could still offer so much more to the Club if he grew up.

[F'scary]

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The huge gut shows that Lake is not just past it, he is pasta it.

[azabob]

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You must've been there as well then Azabob. Yes, Cooney and Lake's backs were both to the stage when playing around during Boydy's speech. Can see it soon becoming exit stage left for both lads under the new regime. With that said, I actually feel for Adam as his currency as an AFL footballer is rapidly becoming little more than a Greek drachma and yet feel he could still offer so much more to the Club if he grew up.

That I was, table in front of Lake, Cooney, Picken and Hill I think.

Enjoyed the night, but I was disappointed and couldn't understand why people were talking during speeches, especially during Mitches I thought.

[AndrewP6]

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You must've been there as well then Azabob. Yes, Cooney and Lake's backs were both to the stage when playing around during Boydy's speech. Can see it soon becoming exit stage left for both lads under the new regime. With that said, I actually feel for Adam as his currency as an AFL footballer is rapidly becoming little more than a Greek drachma and yet feel he could still offer so much more to the Club if he grew up.

He could offer so much more to the club if he grew some new knee cartilage. Can only imagine how gutting it must be when you should be in your prime and fate deals you the hand he got.

[Doc26]

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He could offer so much more to the club if he grew some new knee cartilage. Can only imagine how gutting it must be when you should be in your prime and fate deals you the hand he got.

But Andrew that's hardly a reality and yes it must be very frustrating for him to be somewhat cut down in his prime.

Assuming he wishes to maintain a level of currency in the game and under a new regime that is demanding a 'different' Culture he needs to reinvent himself which in no small part will mean setting a standard expected of our new leaders for the kids to follow.

His days of getting by as elite footballer part time clown are now dead IF he wants to partake in the future of the Club. It is not the direction or standard that McCartney will tolerate.

I've been an admirer of Adam's elite football ability from day one and don't want him lost to the game or in particular our Club prematurely when he could have a significant role to play with the development of out list.

[AndrewP6]

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But Andrew that's hardly a reality and yes it must be very frustrating for him to be somewhat cut down in his prime.

I'm fully aware it isn't reality, what I was getting at is that he can't get near his best and that has to be incredibly difficult, given what he is (was) capable of. I don't blame him one bit for doing what he can to keep himself going mentally, when he's limited physically to the exercise bike at training, and on game day, to being virtually support staff.

His days of getting by as elite footballer part time clown are now dead IF he wants to partake in the future of the Club. It is not the direction or standard that McCartney will tolerate.

All that because the guy was on the phone at an Awards night? Been there, done that. It's the digital age, everyone lives their lives on the mobile...

[Doc26]

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That I was, table in front of Lake, Cooney, Picken and Hill I think.

Enjoyed the night, but I was disappointed and couldn't understand why people were talking during speeches, especially during Mitches I thought.

We must've been on adjacent tables. Dale Morris was also on their table although as we might expect didn't appear to involve himself in their little games.

Actually not sure if I've read it anywhere else but Mitch's speech was a standout for me especially for a kid. Certainly sounds like a leader at a young age, maybe our Cotchin. Can remember his father having similar qualities at a similar age.

[LostDoggy]

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Good luck to Brian. He made a decision he thought was best for him and his family. A lot of negative posts towards him. After all that he gave for the club, I think he deserves better. But that's football.

[Doc26]

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All that because the guy was on the phone at an Awards night? Been there, done that. It's the digital age, everyone lives their lives on the mobile...

Maybe I take the history of our Club and what our B&F represents being a celebration, and reminder and recognition of those that have given so much, including Adam, too seriously. Maybe only another Awards night for some. Our inaugural Club Legend to which the Award is named after, Charlie Sutton, of course only recently passed away. This night had a bit more emotion to it than past years as this night was in equal parts a tribute to the late and great Charlie. His family were invited as special guests on the night, seated at a table no more than five metres away from table Cooney and Lake. In fact it was Charlie's son who stood in for his father to pass on the Award to Matthew for his stellar season. Yes Andrew it is the digital age and yes everyone does seem to live on mobile devices but then there is a time and a place for such use before decent manners is simply foregone and respect for others lost.

[Dry Rot]

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But Andrew that's hardly a reality and yes it must be very frustrating for him to be somewhat cut down in his prime.

Assuming he wishes to maintain a level of currency in the game and under a new regime that is demanding a 'different' Culture he needs to reinvent himself which in no small part will mean setting a standard expected of our new leaders for the kids to follow.

His days of getting by as elite footballer part time clown are now dead IF he wants to partake in the future of the Club. It is not the direction or standard that McCartney will tolerate.

I've been an admirer of Adam's elite football ability from day one and don't want him lost to the game or in particular our Club prematurely when he could have a significant role to play with the development of out list.

If we're serious about rebuilding, we should pay Cooney out now and delist him.

Pointless having him on the list in 2013.