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They'll just get a different type of bloke, they won't get the bloke who wants to be a Hollywood cat walk style gypsy but they'll get the blokes who wanna live in privacy, get a nice big farm and be less busy.I do laugh at these "Tas won't be able to retain players because it's quiet, nothing to do" posts. Geelong seems to do just fine and it is comparable. Culture and a sense of belonging is what makes people stay.
Just as an aside. The training centre is:
- 10 minutes from the airport (hour flight to Melbourne)
- 5 minutes to the city
- 10 minutes to multiple beaches
- 10 minutes to 5 acre hobby farm blocks
- 20 minutes to large farming blocks of land
Huge difference between Geelong and Hobart. Massive catchment area across Greater Geelong. There's plenty more to do in Geelong than Hobart. Even Sicily came out and said it's a fn dull town. Oneof my best mates live down there and its great for a wknd, but to live? Nah. Both his teenage boys have moved back to mainland Vic. Maybe Clarry will get sent down there to liven things up?I do laugh at these "Tas won't be able to retain players because it's quiet, nothing to do" posts. Geelong seems to do just fine and it is comparable. Culture and a sense of belonging is what makes people stay.
Just as an aside. The training centre is:
- 10 minutes from the airport (hour flight to Melbourne)
- 5 minutes to the city
- 10 minutes to multiple beaches
- 10 minutes to 5 acre hobby farm blocks
- 20 minutes to large farming blocks of land
Go and get this trade knocked out with him and send it thru to the AFL mate.Freo bloke on main board said he would happily give up there 3 firsts this year + a young kid for Trac
Would take that in a heartbeat.
They'll just get a different type of bloke, they won't get the bloke who wants to be a Hollywood cat walk style gypsy but they'll get the blokes who wanna live in privacy, get a nice big farm and be less busy.
Vic Country yes, Vic Metro no.
It'll attract some players and won't be attractive to others.
I imagine the younger generation, especially from big cities, might not like it but more mature players, especially with families, will love it.
The dollar stretches far more in Tassie than other cities too. Almost a reverse COLA.
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Spot on – reckon they might lose some of the young city guys they draft, but they'll balance it with FA acquisitions later on.
It'll attract some players and won't be attractive to others.
I imagine the younger generation, especially from big cities, might not like it but more mature players, especially with families, will love it.
The dollar stretches far more in Tassie than other cities too. Almost a reverse COLA.
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I reckon I'd love playing in Tassie, could get alot of pub time and hook yaself up with **** all media but still peaceful and quiet enough.Vic Country yes, Vic Metro no.
My brother played for their VFL team for 4 years, he liked it but the Mrs had a cry and wanted to come back.I reckon I'd love playing in Tassie, could get alot of pub time and hook yaself up with **** all media but still peaceful and quiet enough.
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I used to love the VFL team in that era is that like early mid 2000s? Ben was still there after he got delisted by us from memoryMy brother played for their VFL team for 4 years, he liked it but the Mrs had a cry and wanted to come back.
They had a lot of ex AFL players, pretty good team every year. Trent Bartlett who used to play for the Bulldogs, Luke Shackleton who was a top 30 pick for the Pies. Ian Callanan who ended up playing for the Crows. Probably some others I'm forgetting.I used to love the VFL team in that era is that like early mid 2000s? Ben was still there after he got delisted by us from memory
It only stretches for property, everything else is a bloody rip off like everywhere else in Australia.
It'll attract some players and won't be attractive to others.
I imagine the younger generation, especially from big cities, might not like it but more mature players, especially with families, will love it.
The dollar stretches far more in Tassie than other cities too. Almost a reverse COLA.
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Yeah, I had pretty high hopes in McAdam in particular for that fwd X factor. Weird how physically smaller he looks compared to what I thought we were getting, especially considering he should be in his prime (physically).We brought in Billings, Fullarton and McAdam to bolster our attack. There was genuine enthusiam for these three in the preseason; Fullarton to be third tall and keep JVR out of the ruck, Billings with his kicking inside 50, McAdam as a marking threat and defensive pressure...
The problem is that these guys performed as well they did at their prior clubs. Billings is flakey and still hasn't lived up to his pre-draft hype. McAdam is injury prone and lazy. Fullarton is still not ready to make the next step to best 22 (and may never be ready!).
It wasn't that the club didn't try to improve. We just failed to pick the right players (or didn't do enough to sway better players into nominating us).
Agree! Only turns up against the bottom teams. We don't need to get better at beating those teams.Stringer , why ? The bloke only turns up when he feels like it . He is 30 , hell no from me !!
I think the culture and country feel will appeal to some players. agree there for sure.I do laugh at these "Tas won't be able to retain players because it's quiet, nothing to do" posts. Geelong seems to do just fine and it is comparable. Culture and a sense of belonging is what makes people stay.
Just as an aside. The training centre is:
- 10 minutes from the airport (hour flight to Melbourne)
- 5 minutes to the city
- 10 minutes to multiple beaches
- 10 minutes to 5 acre hobby farm blocks
- 20 minutes to large farming blocks of land
Agree. As much as GWS gave lost plenty of guns they've kept plenty too. GC have plenty of talent too just can't put it together properly to build a consistent team.Hobart is a great city, won't be for everyone but guys like Daniher and Jeremy Cameron don't want the bright lights. They'll still get good players who want to be there.
I cant take anyone using GREAT seriously anymore, thanks to Danster its lost all meaning with me.Hobart is a great city
Hobart is a real pre-season Tom Sparrow of a city.I cant take anyone using GREAT seriously anymore, thanks to Danster its all meaning with me.
Hobart area was great for property about 7-8 years ago. Gone through the roof since then.It only stretches for property, everything else is a bloody rip off like everywhere else in Australia.