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[TradeDraft]

It’s a great shame, but it’s easy to imagine how these things happen.

One of my most rewarding moments on Bigfooty was the time a few of us on here organised with the club for Knightmare to interview Derek Hine on the Bigfooty podcast. It was a cracking interview!

To address a few of the points he makes on this video …

- I don’t know for sure, but I would be super surprised if the view numbers are being artificially fudged. What I’d imagine is more likely is that as users get banned or close their accounts, that the record of what that poster viewed also gets removed. Hence view count would probably go down for old threads when people drop off and nobody reads them anymore.

- BigFooty have always been super sensitive about people using BigFooty to direct traffic to other sites: “Come over and have a look at my Blog” or “Check out my forum”. (I don’t know any more than anybody else here …) but it’s clear that BigFooty generates revenue by advertising to as many eyeballs as it can. That revenue is used to pay for the computers that spread my drivel to any poor sod who wants to read it. And I’m guessing that there’s some profit at the end of the day to justify somebody going to any effort setting this thing up in the first place. So it would kinda be bad for business if BigFooty allowed people to use it advertise their own platforms, because in essence they’d be redirecting advertising dollars. That’s not unusual or unreasonable - you don’t see the Herald Sun showing ads for The Age or vice versa. And it’s not hard and fast - people post links to private tweets or YouTube vids all the time … it appears that BigFooty mainly get a bit sensitive if it’s being redirected for commercial purposes or to blatantly direct traffic away.

- I think this situation is a bit sad, but entirely understandable from both sides. I’m guessing BigFooty want to be a community of unpaid contributors. And that’s fair enough. And a poster like Knightmare clearly is creating content that other platforms consider is worthwhile paying for. That’s fair enough too. It simply means that Knightmare outgrew his time on BigFooty and there came a time for him to move onward and upward. Communities are organic, people come and people go.

- Personally, I was super chuffed to see Knightmare get the gig at ESPN. That’s what you want to see with quality people who have a passion and a talent for what they do, that they develop and move on to bigger and better things. I hope it continues. Whilst I enjoyed his output and our conversations behind the scenes, and I am sad that he has left BigFooty, it is the circle of life.

Knightmare actually got that ESPN Job Thru Bigfooty.

Guess people who work at ESPN where on here and Recommended him when they wanted someone to do List Management Stories/Articles

 

[Pie eyed]

Good to see Ginni up there to

Why you hate Knightmare?

I watched the entire video TD.
Apart from the fact his sig was tampered, I really could not understand what he was complaining about.
I always enjoyed Knightmares content, but like most of us, he comes over better in written word.

 

[gouki88]

I watched the entire video TD.
Apart from the fact his sig was tampered, I really could not understand what he was complaining about.
I always enjoyed Knightmares content, but like most of us, he comes over better in written word.

I think he said "so basically" 20 times within the first two minutes. Could not watch any longer

 

[TradeDraft]

I watched the entire video TD.
Apart from the fact his sig was tampered, I really could not understand what he was complaining about.
I always enjoyed Knightmares content, but like most of us, he comes over better in written word.

My Take is that Knightmare was told he was no Longer allowed to Promotes his ESPN Work on BigFooty.

When he put the Video up of why he is Leaving Big Footy Chief said That Bigfooty did not want Knightmare and then Knightmare posted other stuff then Chief Deleted those Posts. So Censoring by Chief

Chief then having a go at Knightmare on how he makes money from ESPN

He Felt he was Targeted just because he was going to post less on BigFooty

Just pretty much Giving his Thoughts of What Happened

 

[ThePhantom777]

Bucks was pretty humble about himself and Eddie in this one

 

[Pistol Night]

It’s puerile humour but I’m pissing myself at the Front Bar tonight.

 

[Vicky Park]

It’s puerile humour but I’m pissing myself at the Front Bar tonight.

It’s hilarious. Loving it

 

[jmac70]

Front Bar was gold tonight.
Peter McKenna what a star.

 

[Doc1763]

Front Bar was gold tonight.
Peter McKenna what a star.

I've got that book. Had it since it came out, wish I could get him to sign it.

 

[jmac70]

Sorry to hear nightmare has left. Great poster.

 

[Pragmatic Shill]

Why you hate Knightmare?

He openly admits to not watching kids from other states anymore.

He thought Jack Lukosious was the greatest KPF since Nick Riewoldt - in fact he said in 2018 he was the best draft prospect in 10 years.

Pretty sure he also felt Collingwood shouldn't match a bid on Quaynor if it fell within the top 30-40.

Like they're just a couple of examples - he is a ridiculously overrated judge of talent. And don't get me started on his trade scenarios.

On SM-G981B using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[Pragmatic Shill]

Carey is very salty after Elliott's goal. He turns his chair around away from Lyon, when Lyon is complementing Ginnivan for his block on Saad......Carey hahahaha, suffer buddy!!

I think it's really, really clear in the clip that Carey had money on Carlton to make the 8.

On SM-G981B using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[Vicky Park]

We Pies fans have had one hell of a week. I cant recall having this much fun, outside of winning flags. The win over Carlton and all its historic ramifications, the media attention (saturation?), taking home a bag of awards on Wednesday night, the girls beating the Blues last night, the Great Humiliation of the Front Bar. If the VFL boys get up against Carlton on Sunday, we'll have a hat trick against that most despicable of clubs.

Will never forget season 2022. The club has really delivered this year.

 

[Doc1763]

We Pies fans have had one hell of a week. I cant recall having this much fun, outside of winning flags. The win over Carlton and all its historic ramifications, the media attention (saturation?), taking home a bag of awards on Wednesday night, the girls beating the Blues last night, the Great Humiliation of the Front Bar. If the VFL boys get up against Carlton on Sunday, we'll have a hat trick against that most despicable of clubs.

Will never forget season 2022. The club has really delivered this year.

It's been a hell of a ride so far.

 

[NMBB]

We Pies fans have had one hell of a week. I cant recall having this much fun, outside of winning flags. The win over Carlton and all its historic ramifications, the media attention (saturation?), taking home a bag of awards on Wednesday night, the girls beating the Blues last night, the Great Humiliation of the Front Bar. If the VFL boys get up against Carlton on Sunday, we'll have a hat trick against that most despicable of clubs.

Will never forget season 2022. The club has really delivered this year.

Said "Go Pies" to a Carlton supporter at work yesterday - he said "you're a bad man"!

Such a wonderful compliment - I think I just beamed a large smile or a raucous laugh or was it both?

PS - a bit smart I know but it sort of makes up for when a different Carlton supporter (a few years ago) thought it was a good idea to show me his ticket stub from the 1970 GF

 

[ipswichpies]

I don’t hate Knightmare. I just don’t put any particular emphasis on his opinion, and I am not interested in a video discussing the minutiae of his experience on BigFooty.

I have watched videos he he has made before and I always get a sense of self importance and entitlement from him,as I do not know him personally I do not know if he is actually like that but it is the impression I get from watching him.

I used to like that bloke Matty,s 123 who used to be here I valued his opinions and he was good, TD I know was mates with both of them just on TD I have been here 12 yrs and that thread about Daves NOOSA holiday is still the funniest thing I ever read here.

Knightmare if you are reading this I do not mean to be offensive mate.

 

[The Royal Sampler]

I have watched videos he he has made before and I always get a sense of self importance and entitlement from him,as I do not know him personally I do not know if he is actually like that but it is the impression I get from watching him.

I used to like that bloke Matty,s 123 who used to be here I valued his opinions and he was good, TD I know was mates with both of them just on TD I have been here 12 yrs and that thread about Daves NOOSA holiday is still the funniest thing I ever read here.

Knightmare if you are reading this I do not mean to be offensive mate.

Mattys is a good bloke, he was in a fantasy NFL league with me for years and I’ve met him in person at the VFL. A few take exception to stuff he’s posted on Twitter, but the platform is all about posting hot taeks, I don’t get concerned about it one way or the other.

I get the same vibe on Knightmare, I’ll leave it at that.

 

[MooreTreloar]

It’s hilarious. Loving it

Best episode of the year!

 

[KinderSmock]

Who else feels like the AFL world cannot cope with Collingwood winning in spectacular fashion? We're the ones who are doing the anti-choking to the point it's a joke. We've felt the heartache enough times so it's nice we copped a small break. Imagine the scenes if Collingwood won the flag.

 

[ipswichpies]

Mattys is a good bloke, he was in a fantasy NFL league with me for years and I’ve met him in person at the VFL. A few take exception to stuff he’s posted on Twitter, but the platform is all about posting hot taeks, I don’t get concerned about it one way or the other.

I get the same vibe on Knightmare, I’ll leave it at that.

Did you like TD noosa holiday thread I remember we used to get people coming here just to read how TD,s latest day on his holiday went, great days,

 

[George]

Enjoy guys

 

[domus]

Front Bar was gold tonight.
Peter McKenna what a star.

It was sensational but I was a little taken aback by Macca's cockiness. I know he was playing a role for the Front Bar but he is certainly a lot more brash and cocksure than I had ever imagined when I watched him play. Knowing he sledged Biffin and co. and told them he was going to kick a bag on them is amazing given his demeanor on the field.

He really was the closest thing to a rock star footy has ever seen. He had everything.

 

[HeathySure]

It was sensational but I was a little taken aback by Macca's cockiness. I know he was playing a role for the Front Bar but he is certainly a lot more brash and cocksure than I had ever imagined when I watched him play. Knowing he sledged Biffin and co. and told them he was going to kick a bag on them is amazing given his demeanor on the field.

He really was the closest thing to a rock star footy has ever seen. He had everything.

I've met him a few times. He really is the nicest guy around and never bagged anyone. Plus this is probably an unpopular opinion but the commentating combo of Macca and Don Scott was the best ever. I used to watch the army reserve cup just to listen to them both!

 

[Obese Arachnid]

I've met him a few times. He really is the nicest guy around and never bagged anyone. Plus this is probably an unpopular opinion but the commentating combo of Macca and Don Scott was the best ever. I used to watch the army reserve cup just to listen to them both!

Like Bill Lawry & Tony Greig.

 

[domus]

I've met him a few times. He really is the nicest guy around and never bagged anyone. Plus this is probably an unpopular opinion but the commentating combo of Macca and Don Scott was the best ever. I used to watch the army reserve cup just to listen to them both!

I have a long true story that might interest you.

Way back in the late 80's I wrote a letter to Don Scott who had a column in the old Herald. He had written a piece saying the players of his era were much tougher and more courageous than the current players of the late 80's. I disagreed and happened to mention Peter McKenna in my arguments. I said Macca was my childhood hero and still was, but he was not the bravest player I'd ever seen. he rarely tackled or won his own footy which is what Scott said players of his era had to do.

This was just a private letter to Scott. I wasn't even sure he'd read it.

About a week later my phone rang. It was Don Scott. He asked me if I would be happy for him to publish my letter to him in next week's Herald and he would write a response to my points alongside it. I was thrilled. I had forgotten the details of my letter. They actually promoted the article on the back page of the Herald saying Don Scott responds to readers letter on page whatever!

I read the two letters and thought I won the argument. I cut the article out and thought that was the end of it.

A couple of weeks later I was playing with my little boy at the local indoor pool in Kilsyth when I saw Don Scott finishing a lap and standing at the end of the lane. It was too good a chance to pass up. I made my way over to him and saw the pissed off look on his face as he clearly thought I was an annoying fan come to bother him.

When I reached him I told him I was the bloke whose letter he had published a couple of weeks before.

He shook his head and said, "You have no idea the trouble that letter has caused me!"

I asked him to explain. He said Peter McKenna was furious when he read my letter and said I had called him a jib or coward. He said he wanted to sue the paper. Scott said they were meant to commentate the army reserve cup game and Macca had stormed out of the box and said he didn't want to commentate with Scott.

He said he eventually calmed him down and said footballers have to expect this sort of thing. I was pissed off because Scott had basically agreed with me in his response so I didn't see why I should wear the blame. I was shattered because I worshipped McKenna and the idea I had hurt him made me feel sick.

I remember asking Scott if I should write to him and clarify what I meant. He rolled his eyes and said "Don't even think about it!"

I shook his hand and went on my way, stunned by the strange coincidence of meeting Scott and hearing how my letter had hurt my hero.

There was one more twist to the tale. I was a primary school teacher. I taught a girl with the surname Mckenna. I adored her and we had a really lovely connection and I also had a good relationship with her mum. One day she came into the room before school and said,

"Hi Mr D. last night mum was talking to Uncle Peter and she mentioned your name and Uncle Peter asked if your first name was ##### and mum said yes and he said he knew you."

My heart thumped. I didn't probe for fear of hearing how upset he still was but this was about five years after my letter had appeared in the paper.

I still feel sad about the hurt I may have caused him though I stand by my comments. He was the best lead and kick I've ever seen play the game, but was never a pack crunching, physical beast. Many people have told me what a gentleman he is. I bumped into him in the underground carpark at the G and he smiled and said hello. I had this unnatural fear he was going to ask me my name or start a conversation. I would have frozen and failed to come up with a fake name.