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HappyFeet just to remind you they were also reserves premiers as well. Not sure the young blokes are the issue down there more the 'old stagers' who tasted success and have decided to hang up the boots and retire on a high. Cannot blame them for that but it is disappointing to see this happen to clubs as many in the CAFL have been through it before and many more will in the future. The younger blokes will just have to step up and fill their roles.
I believe all CAFL clubs are great and have massive pride within them but footy does go in cycles.
You will always have players wanting to move for better opportunities so good luck to them. If you view the clearences for 2011 and so far in 2012 it soon evens itself out.
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UMAD you're not coaching them, Hawks that is???
Does anyone know how many games Gill will play, is he fully committed??
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Some good and bad news out fo Watsons last night, seems that we have lost Dickson, not sure of full story but apparently work related. Good news that an old face in Lukas Ehlich has returned home, once again not sure what happened but if I was a betting man, I'd say something to do with his old mate G. Martin
I hear Gill has signed as assistant coach so you would assume he will be available most of the season. Is Ellich a good fit at Norths, with all the work Richter has done i think Norths would be best off without him.
Things must be going well and truly pear-shaped at Hawks if Ehlich has left for Norths. Be interesting to see how many of last year's Hawks senior premiership players are still playing.
Norths must be really pushing for the flag this year to welcome him back. Presumably the Dickson cash was freed up to pay Ehlich.
This week is always the busiest in terms of recruiting, including from the NT.
Gill's taking some drills and attends every training, so there's a fair level of commitment. I think between travel home and work commitments, he'd still miss a fair proportion of games during the season.
Where can you view clearances, I can't find the CAFL link, I thought they were gone to prevent poaching?
Norths must be really pushing for the flag this year to welcome him back. Presumably the Dickson cash was freed up to pay Ehlich.
This week is always the busiest in terms of recruiting, including from the NT.
Gill's taking some drills and attends every training, so there's a fair level of commitment. I think between travel home and work commitments, he'd still miss a fair proportion of games during the season.
Where can you view clearances, I can't find the CAFL link, I thought they were gone to prevent poaching?
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Dickson out and Ehlich in... One Mercenary for another.
Gill has been great down at Saints already with taking drills and offering advice to younger players... He will be avaliable for the majority of the year to which is great for the club.
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Mercenary???
Would think thats a bit harsh mate, I don't expect that Lukas (a North Cairns junior) would be too popular at Griffiths Park after he tore you up in last years GF, and I suppose you aren't happy that Wade chose us over you this year. If anyones a mercenary, wouldn't it be an ex AFL player who shopped himself around for pretty much the entire pre season
Players arnt disliked because they played well against you they are disliked because they are tools and Lukas is the biggest one in the league. I don't think Gill said yes then turned his back on anyone so he has done nothing wrong. In the end it looks a good thing Dickson chose Norths instead of Saints, saved alot of stuffing around for nothing. He will be a loss for Norths though thats for sure
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fair point Lachrilly, Lukas is a player that oppostion teams love to hate, he copped his share of abuse from tiger supporters last year as well. But he is an elite mid fielder in this comp, and I have full confidence that Kane get the best out of him. As for Wade, you guys know his work situation as well and at no point has he turned his back on the club. My point with Gill is a simple reply to DRK 'mercenary' tag.
I wasn't saying that Dickson turned his back on Norths. Mixing sport and work is tough and work normally comes out on top. Was saying that i dont think Gill said yes to another club then signed with Saints. Shopping around is what any decent player would do i think.
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Why shoppe,
he pretty well knew which club he was going to after-- having mates recommending a club.
Or is he a bleeder & not giving others a true answer as too up his wealth
But then again he has gone to a club that only
pays ----NIL ,NOTHING, ZILCH, ZIP, ZERO
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OLDE Jungle saying
if you disagree,
Rub two fingers together and put them by your ear,
Thats the worlds smallest Violin playing for you LOL
At least other clubs are open about paying
I'll happily keep riding the steer on this
if you disagree,
Rub two fingers together and put them by your ear,
Thats the worlds smallest Violin playing for you LOL
At least other clubs are open about paying
I'll happily keep riding the steer on this
Have to laugh. I make a comment bout Hawks then Subrule comes back all defensive then a few post later I see Ellich has left. Yep its all smooth at the Hawks Nest. Oh and you sound very confident about the two's having a team considering I heard that they may have to forfeit as early as this weekend. Tell me how many have retired compared to how many have just left the club.
When are you going to get over the Saints don't pay players thing you have. Yes Saints pay players but they are also coaches which is totally different to paying players just to play.
Ehilch was asked to leave from what ive heard Happy Feet, as was Miller and one or two others over the journey from Hawks.
As elite a midfielder as he may be Watson's, the drama he brings just isn't worth it. Its just never ending. Kane will no doubt get the best out of him on field, but so did Hawks. To say the guy has issues is a cop out, he is just a trouble maker whose not happy unless he's stirring shit.
Sad about Wade Dixon, he would have been great for the league. Cities CHF is a jet, in a good side he would be deadly! Where had Buddha gone? Not at Port anymore?
As elite a midfielder as he may be Watson's, the drama he brings just isn't worth it. Its just never ending. Kane will no doubt get the best out of him on field, but so did Hawks. To say the guy has issues is a cop out, he is just a trouble maker whose not happy unless he's stirring shit.
Sad about Wade Dixon, he would have been great for the league. Cities CHF is a jet, in a good side he would be deadly! Where had Buddha gone? Not at Port anymore?
So what you're saying is, there's 20 assistant coaches down at Saints?
I'm done answering to these stupid posts. Saints don't pay players. If your a Saints person you know the truth if not then you think they pay players. Saints is a great club with great people around it. Look at the premierships thats why people wanna play there. They don't have anyone causing problems on the field or off. Enough said
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I love Dwayne, but he is a thug!
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Have to agree Dontargue!!! I was merely a supporter when Lukas caused issues for Brett Oakley and left because of the coaching. Having spoke to Tom Ward (ex north cairns player at hawks) he was at it again last year trying to lead a revolt against Griffiths before the season started as well as posting numerous comments online about the state of the club. I was happy to see the back of him! I certainly hope those in the know like Hanlon and Ricter see that 'quality people' is not Ellich and that on the field lasts for 2 hours on a Saturday and the grief that Ellich and his family bring is simply not worth it! We have so many juniors, i would hate to have them watching the fool getting yellow carded, abusing the crowd like he did last year and causing unrest in a group where the club in 11/12 has worked so hard for!
GO AWAY LUKAS YOUR NOT WANTED!
Your a fool if you think Ellich is good news.Some good and bad news out fo Watsons last night, seems that we have lost Dickson, not sure of full story but apparently work related. Good news that an old face in Lukas Ehlich has returned home, once again not sure what happened but if I was a betting man, I'd say something to do with his old mate G. Martin
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I think it has been confirmed many of times that PagansPaddock is a Norths affiliate.
As for the Hawks reserves forfieting, we had 16 players retire or relocate from that team. Alot of players to lose in an off-season, though with new recruits and some great U18's coming through we will be fine for this weekend.
As for the Hawks reserves forfieting, we had 16 players retire or relocate from that team. Alot of players to lose in an off-season, though with new recruits and some great U18's coming through we will be fine for this weekend.
