News Dan Houston traded to Collingwood

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I never thought I could dislike an ex Port player more than Stevens.
Congratulations Dan you’ve topped him.

Dan is boo worthy !


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[glitch01]

I’m at the point nowadays where i don’t really care about players bailing out on contracts etc.
There are very few player’s nowadays that are truly loyal to a club.
It’s a football industry and the players are pretty much treating this as a job.
You only have to watch after games, it’s all hugs and laughs regardless of the result. None of them appear to be really hurting.



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[PAFC66]

He'll end up injured under their program they all do.

 

[240volt]

I’m at the point nowadays where i don’t really care about players bailing out on contracts etc.
There are very few player’s nowadays that are truly loyal to a club.
It’s a football industry and the players are pretty treating this as a job.
You only have to watch after games, it’s all hugs and laughs regardless of the result. None of them appear to be really hurting.



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Difference is now days they’re all mates.
It’s all very friendly, don’t think there was much matie stuff in the old days between Port and teams like Glenelg and Norwood.
As long as the money goes in the bank everything is sweet in today’s game.

 

[Steve Dore]

There is no substance to that other than pure bf bs. From what I know Butters in particular is fully invested in the club.

Yep, Butters would never leave his Daddy he loves so much just like Houston signed a long term deal to stay at the club he loves sooo much and be coached by his Daddy.

 

[Janey]

I see the advertiser are running an article which seems to be about Dan's comments on getting to Collingwood, can't read because of paywall, but wondered if there was anything controversial in it, or just more of the same.

 

[Duckimus Prime]

Plus the Nick Stevens defection for zero gain was poor, as was the Ben Jacobs defection for nothing. It’s better to get something rather than nothing at all. Did playing hard ball with those trades really gain us anything, even in the long run? I don’t think so. The fact we won the flag after Nick Stevens quitting was a nice coincidence, but I think we would’ve won the flag if he stayed or we did a trade too.

Nope we did the right thing with Nick Stevens. Refusing to trade him to a club competing for the flag for unders was great call. Better to get nothing than make a Grand Finalist better.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

I see the advertiser are running an article which seems to be about Dan's comments on getting to Collingwood, can't read because of paywall, but wondered if there was anything controversial in it, or just more of the same.

Apparently Collingwood always loomed large in his plans and they were a "huge preference". Seems we were awful for pulling back from the precipice of the trade at the last moment before it went through.

Nothing much there of interest. Save your eyeballs.

 

[240volt]

Yep, Butters would never leave his Daddy he loves so much just like Houston signed a long term deal to stay at the club he loves sooo much and be coached by his Daddy.

I’ve never read before that Dan actually loves Daddy, Butters on the other hand stated those exact words in an interview.
I guess people use different words these days to what we used to going back.
I never heard players say they loved Fos Williams, maybe scared shitless to face him after a loss be more like it.
Everything has become a bit too friendly for my liking.

 

[PortAdelFC1997]

Just gotta let the footy do the talking and see if Houston regrets moving to the pies if by some miracle Port wins a couple of flags in the next 6 years and the pies stay out of the top 8 for the remainder of his career.

 

[TradeDraft]

Nope we did the right thing with Nick Stevens. Refusing to trade him to a club competing for the flag for unders was great call. Better to get nothing than make a Grand Finalist better.

Worked out for us as Didak was easily the better player after that

 

[EskimoPAFC]

I see the advertiser are running an article which seems to be about Dan's comments on getting to Collingwood, can't read because of paywall, but wondered if there was anything controversial in it, or just more of the same.

Dan Houston Opens Up About Move to Collingwood: 'I Had to Get Away from Hinkley and the Dog Murdering Cult'

The Advertiser – December 2024

In a bombshell interview, former Port Adelaide star Dan Houston has revealed the real reason behind his shock move to Collingwood, and it has little to do with football. According to Houston, he had to leave the Power to escape what he describes as a "dog murdering cult" led by the club's head coach, Ken Hinkley.

"I couldn’t stay any longer," Houston said, visibly emotional, during an exclusive chat at Collingwood's training facility. "There comes a point where you have to make a choice for your mental health. It wasn’t just the tactics or the footy, it was the environment. It was a cult-like atmosphere. Hinkley... he just wouldn’t stop with the dog stuff."

While many expected Houston’s decision to join the Magpies to be rooted in his desire for a fresh start and a crack at the AFL premiership with Collingwood’s strong 2024 roster, Houston insists that it was a personal matter that prompted him to seek a new home.

"Look, I loved my time at Port, but when you’re surrounded by a group that worships weird rituals involving dogs… it's hard to focus on football," he continued, shaking his head in disbelief. "I don’t even want to get into the specifics, but the vibes were... off. I had to go."

Houston’s comments have stunned the AFL community, sparking a wave of speculation and confusion. The allegations, which he described as "too crazy to ignore," suggest that under Hinkley's leadership, certain practices at the club veered into what Houston considers "disturbing territory."

"Ken was very secretive about his 'team-building' exercises. Some of the new players didn’t get it at first. The dog sacrifice rituals, the odd chanting... it all got too weird. I can’t play in an environment like that," Houston revealed, adding that the final straw came during an infamous team-building event in the middle of the 2024 season.

Sources close to the club have denied the claims, but Houston remains adamant that his move to Collingwood was a necessary step for his well-being. "I just want to play footy in a place where people respect each other and, you know, don’t worship dark powers in the name of team spirit," he said.

When asked about his future at Collingwood, Houston said he was looking forward to a fresh start with a club that focuses on "winning with skill, not strange rituals." "At Collingwood, it’s about football. That’s what I need right now. No cults. No sacrifices. Just football."

As the AFL world absorbs Houston’s shocking revelations, many are left to wonder what exactly went on behind closed doors at Port Adelaide. Houston's courageous decision to speak out may just open the floodgates for more players to reveal their own experiences within the club.

For now, though, Houston is focused on his new journey with Collingwood. "I’m ready to move forward. I’ve left the past behind me, and I’m just looking forward to winning flags at Collingwood," he concluded, a smile returning to his face.

 

[rogerjames]

Dan Houston Opens Up About Move to Collingwood: 'I Had to Get Away from Hinkley and the Dog Murdering Cult'

The Advertiser – December 2024

In a bombshell interview, former Port Adelaide star Dan Houston has revealed the real reason behind his shock move to Collingwood, and it has little to do with football. According to Houston, he had to leave the Power to escape what he describes as a "dog murdering cult" led by the club's head coach, Ken Hinkley.

"I couldn’t stay any longer," Houston said, visibly emotional, during an exclusive chat at Collingwood's training facility. "There comes a point where you have to make a choice for your mental health. It wasn’t just the tactics or the footy, it was the environment. It was a cult-like atmosphere. Hinkley... he just wouldn’t stop with the dog stuff."

While many expected Houston’s decision to join the Magpies to be rooted in his desire for a fresh start and a crack at the AFL premiership with Collingwood’s strong 2024 roster, Houston insists that it was a personal matter that prompted him to seek a new home.

"Look, I loved my time at Port, but when you’re surrounded by a group that worships weird rituals involving dogs… it's hard to focus on football," he continued, shaking his head in disbelief. "I don’t even want to get into the specifics, but the vibes were... off. I had to go."

Houston’s comments have stunned the AFL community, sparking a wave of speculation and confusion. The allegations, which he described as "too crazy to ignore," suggest that under Hinkley's leadership, certain practices at the club veered into what Houston considers "disturbing territory."

"Ken was very secretive about his 'team-building' exercises. Some of the new players didn’t get it at first. The dog sacrifice rituals, the odd chanting... it all got too weird. I can’t play in an environment like that," Houston revealed, adding that the final straw came during an infamous team-building event in the middle of the 2024 season.

Sources close to the club have denied the claims, but Houston remains adamant that his move to Collingwood was a necessary step for his well-being. "I just want to play footy in a place where people respect each other and, you know, don’t worship dark powers in the name of team spirit," he said.

When asked about his future at Collingwood, Houston said he was looking forward to a fresh start with a club that focuses on "winning with skill, not strange rituals." "At Collingwood, it’s about football. That’s what I need right now. No cults. No sacrifices. Just football."

As the AFL world absorbs Houston’s shocking revelations, many are left to wonder what exactly went on behind closed doors at Port Adelaide. Houston's courageous decision to speak out may just open the floodgates for more players to reveal their own experiences within the club.

For now, though, Houston is focused on his new journey with Collingwood. "I’m ready to move forward. I’ve left the past behind me, and I’m just looking forward to winning flags at Collingwood," he concluded, a smile returning to his face.

That isn't funny. Why do people think it's ok to post fake news.

 

[RangaInTeal]

I’ve never read before that Dan actually loves Daddy, Butters on the other hand stated those exact words in an interview.
I guess people use different words these days to what we used to going back.
I never heard players say they loved Fos Williams, maybe scared shitless to face him after a loss be more like it.
Everything has become a bit too friendly for my liking.

Hard to create a continuous improvement environment when everyone knows you get a pat on the back for trying your hardest, sometimes your just unlucky, there HAS to be a loser, maybe next time we will be ‘lucky’…

You make your own luck in this world!

 

[PAFC66]

That isn't funny. Why do people think it's ok to post fake news.

Are you 100

 

[GoPorts]

Dan Houston Opens Up About Move to Collingwood: 'I Had to Get Away from Hinkley and the Dog Murdering Cult'

The Advertiser – December 2024

In a bombshell interview, former Port Adelaide star Dan Houston has revealed the real reason behind his shock move to Collingwood, and it has little to do with football. According to Houston, he had to leave the Power to escape what he describes as a "dog murdering cult" led by the club's head coach, Ken Hinkley.

"I couldn’t stay any longer," Houston said, visibly emotional, during an exclusive chat at Collingwood's training facility. "There comes a point where you have to make a choice for your mental health. It wasn’t just the tactics or the footy, it was the environment. It was a cult-like atmosphere. Hinkley... he just wouldn’t stop with the dog stuff."

While many expected Houston’s decision to join the Magpies to be rooted in his desire for a fresh start and a crack at the AFL premiership with Collingwood’s strong 2024 roster, Houston insists that it was a personal matter that prompted him to seek a new home.

"Look, I loved my time at Port, but when you’re surrounded by a group that worships weird rituals involving dogs… it's hard to focus on football," he continued, shaking his head in disbelief. "I don’t even want to get into the specifics, but the vibes were... off. I had to go."

Houston’s comments have stunned the AFL community, sparking a wave of speculation and confusion. The allegations, which he described as "too crazy to ignore," suggest that under Hinkley's leadership, certain practices at the club veered into what Houston considers "disturbing territory."

"Ken was very secretive about his 'team-building' exercises. Some of the new players didn’t get it at first. The dog sacrifice rituals, the odd chanting... it all got too weird. I can’t play in an environment like that," Houston revealed, adding that the final straw came during an infamous team-building event in the middle of the 2024 season.

Sources close to the club have denied the claims, but Houston remains adamant that his move to Collingwood was a necessary step for his well-being. "I just want to play footy in a place where people respect each other and, you know, don’t worship dark powers in the name of team spirit," he said.

When asked about his future at Collingwood, Houston said he was looking forward to a fresh start with a club that focuses on "winning with skill, not strange rituals." "At Collingwood, it’s about football. That’s what I need right now. No cults. No sacrifices. Just football."

As the AFL world absorbs Houston’s shocking revelations, many are left to wonder what exactly went on behind closed doors at Port Adelaide. Houston's courageous decision to speak out may just open the floodgates for more players to reveal their own experiences within the club.

For now, though, Houston is focused on his new journey with Collingwood. "I’m ready to move forward. I’ve left the past behind me, and I’m just looking forward to winning flags at Collingwood," he concluded, a smile returning to his face.

The Advertiser has reached out to Hinkley for comment but were told he's locked away in his impenetrable fortress of automated outdoor blinds and not taking calls until mid-March at the earliest

 

[El_Scorcho]

You're just digging a deeper hole for yourself. Your point is 100% true, but, is diametrically apposed to your argument. Because Houston had a big say in the final decision, the options became even fewer. Get North out of your brain, Houston was never choosing them! However if others had of entered the fray - Carlton, Geelong, Essendon, even St Kilda, we would have had competition, & much better options.

Fact is, no one else was interested! Now if that was Rozee, Butters, or Bergman wanting to go to a Melbourne club, are you telling me we would have had only ONE CLUB come to the negotiating table!

Posters here were delusional all along .... And still are!

The other club at the negotiating table was Port. He had 3 years on his contract. Keeping him here was a perfectly viable outcome.

Holding onto him would have been more valuable to us as a club than trading him for what we did. We could have easily come back in 12 months with 2 years remaining on his deal and tried again. In 12 months he's still worth more than pick 13 and Joe Richards.

Note that Geelong did that with both Tim Kelly and Esava Ratugolea and still got good deals for both the following season without their culture being negatively effected.

 

[FishingRick04]

Nope we did the right thing with Nick Stevens. Refusing to trade him to a club competing for the flag for unders was great call. Better to get nothing than make a Grand Finalist better.

Didn’t want him at the time but Heath Scotland would have been a serviceable trade

 

[JimmyBC]

The other club at the negotiating table was Port. He had 3 years on his contract. Keeping him here was a perfectly viable outcome.

Holding onto him would have been more valuable to us as a club than trading him for what we did. We could have easily come back in 12 months with 2 years remaining on his deal and tried again. In 12 months he's still worth more than pick 13 and Joe Richards.

Note that Geelong did that with both Tim Kelly and Esava Ratugolea and still got good deals for both the following season without their culture being negatively effected.

I think the problem with us is we get too far down the path when players want out, where as Geelong are more like meh you can make all the noise you like with your managers we'll look at it and it's benefits in our time and if it doesn't suit well stiff shit.

 

[240volt]

Hard to create a continuous improvement environment when everyone knows you get a pat on the back for trying your hardest, sometimes your just unlucky, there HAS to be a loser, maybe next time we will be ‘lucky’…


You make your own luck in this world!

It’s not just us, the entire competition has that let’s all be friends because everyone is making a shit load of cash.
There used to be a certain amount of feeing between sides, you could say hatred.
You just didn’t want to lose under no circumstances.
Now after the game teams are just about spooning each other.
Different game now.

 

[Duckimus Prime]

I think the problem with us is we get too far down the path when players want out, where as Geelong are more like meh you can make all the noise you like with your managers we'll look at it and it's benefits in our time and if it doesn't suit well stiff shit.

Got the feeling that Geelong's response in the exact same situation would've been, "Thanks Dan, we'll talk about it in 2027"

And any conversations with the media would've been "Dan Houston is a required player at Port Adelaide, and is contracted until 2027".

 

[Brian McGee]

The other club at the negotiating table was Port. He had 3 years on his contract. Keeping him here was a perfectly viable outcome.

Holding onto him would have been more valuable to us as a club than trading him for what we did. We could have easily come back in 12 months with 2 years remaining on his deal and tried again. In 12 months he's still worth more than pick 13 and Joe Richards.

Note that Geelong did that with both Tim Kelly and Esava Ratugolea and still got good deals for both the following season without their culture being negatively effected.

The thing is our list management team clearly had the opposite view. That trading him for what we did was worth more than keeping him, otherwise they wouldn’t have done it. I see where people are coming from, and compared to the Rioli deal it was shit, but the club had to be ok with making it otherwise they simply wouldn’t have. I think they view things reasonably pragmatically when it comes to trading, happy to take the wins when we can and a slight hit doesn’t matter too much.

 

[EskimoPAFC]

That isn't funny. Why do people think it's ok to post fake news.

RogerJames Takes a Stand Against Fake News on BigFooty Forum

By The Advertiser Staff, December 2024

RogerJames, a prominent member of the BigFooty forum, has become a vocal advocate against the spread of fake news. Known for his deep involvement in Australian rules football discussions, RogerJames is now focusing on encouraging fellow users to think critically before posting and sharing information, especially when it comes to unverified or sensationalized content.

In recent posts, RogerJames has stressed the importance of fact-checking and responsible sharing, stating that fake news can mislead others and create unnecessary conflict. "It’s easy to get caught up in the moment, but if we’re going to maintain the credibility of forums like BigFooty, we need to make sure we’re not spreading false narratives," he explained.

His calls for a more careful approach to posting have resonated with many forum members, with several users citing him as an inspiration for their own efforts to verify information before sharing. BigFooty’s moderators have also supported this stance by removing posts that violate the forum’s guidelines on misinformation.

RogerJames believes that the responsibility of ensuring accurate information doesn't solely lie with the moderators but with the entire community. "We all need to take a step back and check our facts before hitting post," he added, encouraging users to flag misleading content and hold each other accountable.

As the conversation about fake news continues to grow on BigFooty, RogerJames’ influence is clear. His commitment to maintaining the integrity of the forum is helping shape a more informed and responsible community, reminding everyone that truth should always come first in online discussions.

 

[JimmyBC]

It’s not just us, the entire competition has that let’s all be friends because everyone is making a shit load of cash.
There used to be a certain amount of feeing between sides, you could say hatred.
You just didn’t want to lose under no circumstances.
Now after the game teams are just about spooning each other.
Different game now.

BLOODY FOS WOULDN'T HAVE IT!!

 

[El_Scorcho]

The thing is our list management team clearly had the opposite view. That trading him for what we did was worth more than keeping him, otherwise they wouldn’t have done it. I see where people are coming from, and compared to the Rioli deal it was shit, but the club had to be ok with making it otherwise they simply wouldn’t have. I think they view things reasonably pragmatically when it comes to trading, happy to take the wins when we can and a slight hit doesn’t matter too much.

You're right, I just disagree with them I guess.

If trading Houston away was crucial to getting Lukosius I think I could understand more, but i'm certain we didn't need Houston for that trade and we'd have still got it done if we kept them separate.

When we've got academy picks, the ability to trade future picks all going on in the current draft and trade system, I think every little bit of draft capital counts.

When Chris Davies says we're lacking the talent to compete at some point as he did mid-year this year, remember the Houston trade, remember the Wingard trade, remember we gave up a first in this megadraft for Soldo and Ratugolea. Remember that every tall player who can even see the top of the depth chart apart from Georgiades, Marshall and Visentini were traded in at great cost, and we've received very little in return for our wantaway talls because we don't develop any.