Opinion Non-Crows AFL 5: Save Ken

[brucetiki]

Clarko saying Essendon were way too late to the party.

Sounds like it was pretty much a direct response to being belted by Port Power on Sunday.

 

[AFC3000]

I decree that from this point forth that they are referred to only as Port Power.

There never was any Adelaide in Port. Its why they are what they are and will always be.

That would be good of us to honour their heritage wouldn't it... something they struggle to do.

 

[GROTTO]

That would be good of us to honour their heritage wouldn't it... something they struggle to do.

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I can never find that stupid members letter they posted in 1997 that I posted on this board, where they are to be known as Port Power.

It should be attached to the OP of every Non-Crows thread. It pays respect to Port Power est since 1997.

 

[Peter Doherty]

I can never find that stupid members letter they posted in 1997 that I posted on this board, where they are to be known as Port Power.

It should be attached to the OP of every Non-Crows thread. It pays respect to Port Power est since 1997.

 

[AFC3000]

I can never find that stupid members letter they posted in 1997 that I posted on this board, where they are to be known as Port Power.

It should be attached to the OP of every Non-Crows thread. It pays respect to Port Power est since 1997.

Don't worry about the letter, they launched as "PORT POWER" from day one of their club.

It's here 1:19 in... complete with laser show, very fitting for the era they were established.

 

[GROTTO]

Don't worry about the letter, they launched as "PORT POWER" from day one of their club.

It's here 1:19 in... coomplete with drum roll and laser show, very fitting for the era they were established.

Glory be, they used INXS even back then when they came into the competition.

Should have seen this as foreshadowing that they would ruin a band and a good song.

 

[GROTTO]

Is this Timmy G in the photo?

 

[Ramify]

Is this Timmy G in the photo?

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Looks like Cell-cam footage from the City Watch house.

 

[CharlieCrow]

Always thought it was a pity that Timmy's service and loyalty wasn't rewarded with a one year contract.

 

[Sanders]

My prediction is Clarkson will fail at North because they are a much worse run club than Hawthorn with a far inferior list than when he started at the Hawks

I think he fails, but for the following reasons:

1. I don’t think he has the energy or appetite for a rebuild. Any rebuild. Let alone one starting that far back. Remember he was talking about wanting a potential premiership side so he could contend

2. He’s been given too much power. Where are the checks and balances on him? Everyone agrees that too much control isn’t good for him

3. Expectations

 

[MrBarry]

Don't worry about the letter, they launched as "PORT POWER" from day one of their club.

It's here 1:19 in... complete with laser show, very fitting for the era they were established.

Didn't mind that lazer show.

 

[StonesThrow]

I like north and I'd be happy to see them get better, but part of me hopes clarkson doesn't succeed due to all the assumptions that he's just gonna take anyone to success.

 

[Sanders]

Hawthorn nearly merged in the 90s.

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Wow

 

[jackster83]

I think he fails, but for the following reasons:

1. I don’t think he has the energy or appetite for a rebuild. Any rebuild. Let alone one starting that far back. Remember he was talking about wanting a potential premiership side so he could contend

2. He’s been given too much power. Where are the checks and balances on him? Everyone agrees that too much control isn’t good for him

3. Expectations

I'm curious to see if they trade pick 1.

They already are well stocked with young, early pick midfielders but have shit all talent at either end of the ground and not many peak aged players.

They also need an instant uplift to sell to their members.

 

[benji2]

Don't worry about the letter, they launched as "PORT POWER" from day one of their club.

It's here 1:19 in... complete with laser show, very fitting for the era they were established.

1:19, you say?


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[FR0GGY]

Bicks speaking some sense

 

[GROTTO]

1:19, you say?


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Im ashamed I missed that. If not for the Showdown lols, I would have banned myself from this thread for a period of time.

 

[Big Crow]

Essendon press conference today made it look like we’re run by geniuses in comparison.

 

[jackster83]

Tonight's game will be interesting.

Melbourne maybe slight favourites?

 

[Mutineer]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/news/afl-2022-all-the-reaction-from-essendon-and-ben-rutten-as-alastair-clarkson-commits-to-roos/news-story/25c87f67070e9ac80ae265bc35642eae

AFL 2022: All the reaction from Essendon and Ben Rutten

Ben Rutten

Age

41

Ht

190cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.4

3star

K

6.3

2star

HB

7.0

4star

M

5.3

5star

T

1.3

3star

No current season stats available

D

10.6

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

4.4

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.0

3star

as Alastair Clarkson commits to Roos​

It seemed a ridiculously late throw at the stumps to land Alastair Clarkson and that’s how it panned out. Now, with Ben Rutten

Ben Rutten

Age

41

Ht

190cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.4

3star

K

6.3

2star

HB

7.0

4star

M

5.3

5star

T

1.3

3star

No current season stats available

D

10.6

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

4.4

4star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.0

3star

offside and players angry, how does Essendon regroup?

Essendon’s board has plunged the Bombers into crisis mode after its botched attempt to land Alastair Clarkson divided the club.
Key factions remain furious Rutten was hung out to dry this week with players and staff taking aim at new chairman David Barham in some fiery internal meetings on Friday.

Rutten is almost certain to be sacked when the club’s embattled board meets on Sunday after damaging the relationship beyond repair with its long-shot Clarkson bid.

Rutten received strong support from senior players and staff on Friday when they grilled Barham over the lack of consultation and transparency and general handling of the Clarkson-Rutten situation.

Barham admitted it was an error to keep Rutten in the dark about the Clarkson mission on Monday, but said the club tried to move quickly to secure the best coach of the past two decades.
“That was a mistake. I should have called him (Rutten) on Monday and I apologise for that. I got that wrong,” Barham said.

“The players are disappointed they weren’t well consulted and again, I live with that.”

The future of chief executive Xavier Campbell will also be discussed on Sunday as Campbell wanted the club to stick with Rutten for the final year of his coaching contract next season.

Campbell has two more years remaining on his contract, but will have key talks about the club’s direction when the board meets in an effort to re-unite the Bombers.

 

[FullyBigKPro]

Been in Sydney all week for work - what have I missed comrades ?

 

[Bay62]

Been in Sydney all week for work - what have I missed comrades ?

Not much…though turns out Scott Morrison is actually coach of North, Essendon and GWS. Kept it pretty quiet.

 

[Geoffa32]

Not much…though turns out Scott Morrison is actually coach of North, Essendon and GWS. Kept it pretty quiet.

He can do all that plus five Ministries.

Draws the line at dealing with bushfires though.


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[Bay62]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/news/afl-2022-all-the-reaction-from-essendon-and-ben-rutten-as-alastair-clarkson-commits-to-roos/news-story/25c87f67070e9ac80ae265bc35642eae

AFL 2022: All the reaction from Essendon and Ben Rutten as Alastair Clarkson commits to Roos​

It seemed a ridiculously late throw at the stumps to land Alastair Clarkson and that’s how it panned out. Now, with Ben Rutten offside and players angry, how does Essendon regroup?

Nothing short of a serious clean out will work. Get rid of Campbell, Dodorio, previous president, pay out Truck and get one of Yze or Kingsley - if they can convince them to go there.

They’ve seriously crapped the bed and need a clean slate

 

[Bay62]

He can do all that plus five Ministries.

Draws the line at dealing with bushfires though.


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