AFL pander to magpies on draft

[TimTamVonRyche]

Pretty funny Collingwood don't even do anything in the trade sessions except complain and complain about it and
Andrew Demitriou panders to Eddie Maguire and Collingwood. WHAT THE?!

Must want to be a panelist on the footy show next year?

Certainly not smart enough to make Millionaire!

 

[MarkT]

What panderring?

 

[JUBJUB]

Originally posted by MarkT
What panderring?

I was wondering the same question

 

[Joffaboy]

Apparently Panderings new definition is where the panderer shafts the panderee and stuffs up their drafting negotiations (to all our amusement)

 

[Kanga30]

collingwould can keep whinging, thats all their good for, wont get the poor fackers anywhere as proven in the past.

you have to feel sorry for those species...NOT !

 

[TimTamVonRyche]

Demitriou basically said that the clubs trading were like bad children in the playground trading footy cards. He pretty much agreed after Mick Malthouse and Eddie bagged the trade period/Meat Market.

Funny that Collingwood didnt complain the last two seasons when they got their meat?! Then again maybe they got carcasses that were someone left out in the sun, tired and going off?

 

[MarkT]

Originally posted by Kanga30
collingwould can keep whinging, thats all their good for, wont get the poor fackers anywhere as proven in the past.

you have to feel sorry for those species...NOT !

Who is whinging Noddy?

 

[MarkT]

Originally posted by TimTamVonRyche
Demitriou basically said that the clubs trading were like bad children in the playground trading footy cards. He pretty much agreed after Mick Malthouse and Eddie bagged the trade period/Meat Market.

Funny that Collingwood didnt complain the last two seasons when they got their meat?! Then again maybe they got carcasses that were someone left out in the sun, tired and going off?

Man you don't a very keen mind do you?
Eddie and Mick bagged the PROCESS like a lot of people. I have not actually heard one person who thinks it is either tasteful or effective. It is a disgrace and I wouldn't mind betting there are numerous commercial law issues with contract breaches and inducements etc.

Perhaps you think it is all a bit of fun seeing someone who 2 months ago signed a 3 year contract being offered for trade without his knowledge. If so, well good for you.

As for the past, well i would say Collingwood have been one of the least active traders. But that is not relevant anyway. Personally I hate it that I have to work for a living but I do it. If you ask me I will tell I wish I could sit on my arse and get paid for nothing but I won't do it just the same. Some things just have to be done.

So where again did the AFL pander to Collingwood? I am still at a loss to understand your point but perhaps that is a good thing.

 

[TimTamVonRyche]

Andrew Demitriou saying the trading period is horrible is the AFL pandering to Collingwood! Definately!

Maguire cries a river on national tv about the concessions to Sydney and Brisbane after its a done deal. With talk of bringing in the United Nations! HELLO?! And they bow to Eddie and Collingwood. SLURP!!

of course the AFL pander to Collingwood!

and can you suggest a "NICER" way to do trading? offer the players cookies, milk and a comfy blanket and ask in a kind caring voice before hand maybe?

 

[JUBJUB]

TimTam
Its McGuire not Maguire

 

[TimTamVonRyche]

Oh as in Mc Donalds?! So is he really Ronald or the Hamburgler?

 

[FIGJAM]

Nice to see the Collingwood bashing ain't changed during my one week hiatus!

Keep it up folks. You've nearly achieved what it is you've set out to do (ie. completely waste your meaningless existence).

 

[TimTamVonRyche]

Figgie, Try getting one of those - Thick Skins. Every true Collingwood supporter should own one!

 

[FIGJAM]

Every Pie basher is already decked out with a thick head, so I guess it counter balances!

Funny how we cop crap due to lack of trades, yet we hung on to all of the players that were supposedly going!

Wasn't Tarrant supposed to be going somewhere FJD?

I am happy we have all of our draft picks in place (as opposed to picking up Misiti and losing high picks) in what is widely thought to be the strongest draft ever.

Misiti 2-3 years : Young gun 10-12 years. I know what I'd rather!

 

[MarkT]

Originally posted by TimTamVonRyche
Andrew Demitriou saying the trading period is horrible is the AFL pandering to Collingwood! Definately!

Maguire cries a river on national tv about the concessions to Sydney and Brisbane after its a done deal. With talk of bringing in the United Nations! HELLO?! And they bow to Eddie and Collingwood. SLURP!!

of course the AFL pander to Collingwood!

and can you suggest a "NICER" way to do trading? offer the players cookies, milk and a comfy blanket and ask in a kind caring voice before hand maybe?

It's only my opinion but I think you are a tool!

Demetriou said what most others said. It IS horrible. Do you not agree?

Eddies complains no more than any President but he has a vehicle to air his views. As a Collingwood supporter I am happy our President does his utmost for his club. If you don't like it I don't care. Don't watch, don't listen or whatever.

The AFL didn't stop the draft concessions because Eddie dissaproved. They stopped them because almost every club (as in the ones the AFL REPRESENTS) had the same opinion.

I wonder if you could tell me of an instance where the AFL did pander to Collingwood. I don't recall a single favour ever granted Collingwood that was not given any other club. Come to think of it I can't even recall one that was given to other clubs.

Perhaps a nicer way would be to scrap the whole thing altogether. As for working within a variant of the system, there are numerous things that could make a difference, from not imposing a limit to ensuring contract breaches are not tollerated and making clubs (via the AFLPA) more accountable for player wealfare issues. A simple rule preventing clubs from negotiating contracts with players in good faith only to burn them wekks later (and vice-versa) wouldn't do any harm either. I am sure better qualified people than I coould come up with plenty to improve the process or a better alternatve.

 

[TimTamVonRyche]

"Perhaps a nicer way would be to scrap the whole thing altogether"

yeah great logic there einstein.

And as to Collingwood they cried the house down about how terrible process is and didnt want to be part of it. What a crock!

I didnt see them complaining last year?

 

[MarkT]

I think I'll just leave it at that Tim. You have done more than I could do to prove my point.

I look forward to your next appearance on Southpark TIMMMEEY