Ballantyne wants out - Eagles

[Taylor]

I know. That's what I was getting at.

That is why I put the smiley face, so you didn't think I was addressing you with the scorn I feel when you talk to me. We are on the same side here.

<- another smiley face

 

[beetz]

That is why I put the smiley face, so you didn't think I was addressing you with the scorn I feel when you talk to me. We are on the same side here.

<- another smiley face

It is just unfortunate that there is no way to mute mods on here. I can only bite my tongue so much.

 

[ydraw]

Imagine how bad the Test cricket team would be. At least at footy team it's bigger and you wouldn't be in each others pockets all the time. And you can at least move to a different team in footy..

Not only that but the captain in test cricket not only has a say in selection, but acts as the coach while on the field, so can decide whether or not you actually get to play. or just stand at fine leg all day.

So if you have a personal clash with the top player (as many players did with Michael Clarke), it can mean the end of your career. Since unlike the AFL, you can't be traded to another test team.

 

[peppy la pew]

It is just unfortunate that there is no way to mute mods on here. I can only bite my tongue so much.

There is an ignore function readily available

 

[Clems Knee]

There is an ignore function readily available

Can you ignore mods? Never tried.

 

[Sweetback]

Not only that but the captain in test cricket not only has a say in selection, but acts as the coach while on the field, so can decide whether or not you actually get to play. or just stand at fine leg all day.

So if you have a personal clash with the top player (as many players did with Michael Clarke), it can mean the end of your career. Since unlike the AFL, you can't be traded to another test team.

Maybe the end of your test career, but if you're good enough to make a test side, you're probably good enough for 2020 cricket.

 

[Kram]

Can you ignore mods? Never tried.

Not that I've tried but you can't apparently.

 

[ydraw]

Maybe the end of your test career, but if you're good enough to make a test side, you're probably good enough for 2020 cricket.

Obviously, but test cricket is considered the pinnacle of the sport. The exact situation above did actually lead to the end of Simon Katich's and Michael Hussey's careers, and there's a few other players I can think of who've not played nearly as many tests as they did because of personality clashes. (Brad Hodge and Steve O'Keefe for example). The biggest issue really is that there's only 1 team.

 

[UFO Tatsu]

Well, it would be difficult to mod if everyone can just ignore you

 

[beetz]

Can you ignore mods? Never tried.

Nope, you can't.

 

[Sweetback]

Obviously, but test cricket is considered the pinnacle of the sport. The exact situation above did actually lead to the end of Simon Katich's and Michael Hussey's careers, and there's a few other players I can think of who've not played nearly as many tests as they did because of personality clashes. (Brad Hodge and Steve O'Keefe for example). The biggest issue really is that there's only 1 team.

Hussey kept making a lot of money out of the IPL for years after retiring from test level. I don't think not making the test side is the bugbear it once was, when you can make half a million bucks off a month's work playing three-hour cricket. Anyway, this is a digression.

 

[peppy la pew]

Not that I've tried but you can't apparently.

Well there you go, learn something new everyday

Not that I've ever used the ignore function mind, you let the terrorists win if you do that

 

[Lach72]

Well there you go, learn something new everyday

Not that I've ever used the ignore function mind, you let the terrorists win if you do that

Mods are terrorists

 

[Kram]

Mods are terrorists

Careful you will get done for abuse.

 

[Taylor]

Careful you will get done for abuse.

Who is having their feelings hurt?

 

[Deathly]

Surely Ballas will just take the two years from us, I don't see us getting much from him. Hopeful thinking to get a good player swap from WCE.

 

[Taylor]

It is just unfortunate that there is no way to mute mods on here. I can only bite my tongue so much.

I appreciate your patience and apologise for the inconvenience this causes you.

 

[tacopavlich]

It is just unfortunate that there is no way to mute mods on here. I can only bite my tongue so much.

Not engaging people you don't like into a flame war is generally more effective anyway.

 

[peppy la pew]

Mods are terrorists

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[peppy la pew]

I appreciate your patience and apologise for the inconvenience this causes you.

If only I could find that sarcasm emoji whatsit

 

[Righteo]

Can you ignore mods? Never tried.

you cannot.

 

[freo4evr]

Not a massive loss tbh

Those who wish to leave please do so.At the end of next season lets make a judgement on the team and Ross.Fremantle has to make hard decisions and stand tall.As a foundation member I think it will all be worth it.

 

[Fred Ziffel]

Obviously, but test cricket is considered the pinnacle of the sport. The exact situation above did actually lead to the end of Simon Katich's and Michael Hussey's careers, and there's a few other players I can think of who've not played nearly as many tests as they did because of personality clashes. (Brad Hodge and Steve O'Keefe for example). The biggest issue really is that there's only 1 team.

Add Michael Slater to that list and another Test captain who was railroaded by hero players at the end off their career with the assistance of former players, is Kim Hughes.

 

[peppy la pew]

you cannot.

No need to brag m8

 

[Ressies runner]

Interview on after the break About time this news crap is depressing to watch