No Oppo Supporters General AFL and other clubs discussion thread. **Opposition fans not welcome** Part 2

[Noneedforaname]

Haven't followed the coaching dramas with GC, but has the double standards regarding holding GAblett to a contract, and then trying to poach a coach under contract been discussed?

Id back them holding Gaz to his contract. He was THE franchise player, the face of the footy club, and the face of footy on the GC, so it was a bit more than the normal playing contract. But all bets would be off in my book if they simply expect they can poach a contracted coach, and then hold Gaz to different standards.

The AFL is going to piss some serious money down the drain with these mugs running the show.

 

[Books]

Clarko on footy classified right now. God Carol Wilson looks like the grim reaper

What did he say? Anything noteworthy?

 

[Steven Tyler]

What did he say? Anything noteworthy?

Love Stringer the footballer but have nothing the Dogs would consider to do a deal

 

[Pessimistic]

What did he say? Anything noteworthy?

They just raked over old coals like sammy and lewy leaving. Ceos leaving

Missed an opportunity to get some wisdom from the great man

Haven't watched for a while and won't be hurrying back

 

[Ned Ryerson]

They just raked over old coals like sammy and lewy leaving. Ceos leaving

Missed an opportunity to get some wisdom from the great man

Haven't watched for a while and won't be hurrying back

Sadly it is still one of the better footy related shows out there. That's saying something.

 

[Nugett]

I'm guessing spellcheck changed Hindley to Hinkley.

It's Adelaide who cares?

 

[Rushed_Behind]

It's Adelaide who cares?

Fair enough. I guess I'm one of the rare breeds from Melbourne that loves Adelaide. Great food, pretty cool nightlife(better than Sydney IMO) and its big enough to have a good time in and small enough to be secluded.

 

[Nugett]

Fair enough. I guess I'm one of the rare breeds from Melbourne that loves Adelaide. Great food, pretty cool nightlife(better than Sydney IMO) and its big enough to have a good time in and small enough to be secluded.

I lived in Gawler for a little while. Couldn't wait to get out. More to do with the company I was working for at the time. So because of that experience has made me bias towards the place.

 

[cyrilicious]

What did he say? Anything noteworthy?

Nothing noteworthy but geez its great to hear from the great man. He was very diplomatic, never getting angry or seemingly annoyed at being asked about Mitch and Lewis' departure, even though it was almost 12 months ago. Everything he had to say you could tell he was being honest and true to his word. He talked about:
- the mutual disappointment in Vickery's first year
- him taking offers from other clubs every year (which are more 'just put it out there' kinda offers)
- his desire to lay the foundations for the next round/era of success and see it through
- desire to coach overseas in basketball/nfl/soccer/be away from football, with a caveat of 1% chance possibility
- his role always being open to criticism at the club and that for him leaving it would have to be pushed

We are unbelievably lucky to have this guy. If only he had a jumper number I would buy one.

 

[Dave Id]

It's Adelaide who cares?

Hinkey.

 

[Bumps"N"Grins]

Nothing noteworthy but geez its great to hear from the great man. He was very diplomatic, never getting angry or seemingly annoyed at being asked about Mitch and Lewis' departure, even though it was almost 12 months ago. Everything he had to say you could tell he was being honest and true to his word. He talked about:
- the mutual disappointment in Vickery's first year
- him taking offers from other clubs every year (which are more 'just put it out there' kinda offers)
- his desire to lay the foundations for the next round/era of success and see it through
- desire to coach overseas in basketball/nfl/soccer/be away from football, with a caveat of 1% chance possibility
- his role always being open to criticism at the club and that for him leaving it would have to be pushed

We are unbelievably lucky to have this guy. If only he had a jumper number I would buy one.

How many times did he say Ummm before starting a sentence?

 

[Ned Ryerson]

How many times did he say Ummm before starting a sentence?

This your first time hearing Clarko speak?

 

[grumbleguts]

We are unbelievably lucky to have this guy. If only he had a jumper number I would buy one.

I used to enter the hawk talk tv competitions with Lehmo and Declan for a signed jumper from last week's guest. I entered 6 times in a row and won it five times. (Used different the names of nephews and my kids so they wouldn't get too disgruntled with this one guy with the incredible wit winning it all the time.

But when I won clarko's I was interested in the number it woold carry on the back. Thought it might come with 23 (The number he was at north and at melbourne) But it came numberless.

 

[cyrilicious]

Thought it might come with 23 (The number he was at north and at melbourne) But it came numberless.

I didn't know he was a 23. His destiny was set from a long time ago!

 

[Bumps"N"Grins]

This your first time hearing Clarko speak?

Not at all but for such an intelligent man the ummms are deplorable.

But hey I'll take him ummms and all.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Not at all but for such an intelligent man the ummms are deplorable.

But hey I'll take him ummms and all.

We all have our verbal crutches - I think it is just because he is a very considered speaker so doesn't want to just answer so goes to the 'ummm' to fill the air. He doesn't seem to do it in prepared speeches from memory. Much like pointing out fans wearing their colours on grand final day - it's just a nice little Clarkoism that I have grown fond of.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

HAHAHAHA - while I still follow my Rugby League team quite passionately (much to my detriment) I hate the NRL equally as passionately. I love that the AFL has beat them to the punch on this.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sp...de-to-open-perth-stadium-20170919-gyk6zq.html

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Nothing noteworthy but geez its great to hear from the great man. He was very diplomatic, never getting angry or seemingly annoyed at being asked about Mitch and Lewis' departure, even though it was almost 12 months ago. Everything he had to say you could tell he was being honest and true to his word. He talked about:
- the mutual disappointment in Vickery's first year
- him taking offers from other clubs every year (which are more 'just put it out there' kinda offers)
- his desire to lay the foundations for the next round/era of success and see it through
- desire to coach overseas in basketball/nfl/soccer/be away from football, with a caveat of 1% chance possibility
- his role always being open to criticism at the club and that for him leaving it would have to be pushed

We are unbelievably lucky to have this guy. If only he had a jumper number I would buy one.

Thanks for the summary !!!

 

[Birdofprey]

Nothing noteworthy but geez its great to hear from the great man. He was very diplomatic, never getting angry or seemingly annoyed at being asked about Mitch and Lewis' departure, even though it was almost 12 months ago. Everything he had to say you could tell he was being honest and true to his word. He talked about:
- the mutual disappointment in Vickery's first year
- him taking offers from other clubs every year (which are more 'just put it out there' kinda offers)
- his desire to lay the foundations for the next round/era of success and see it through
- desire to coach overseas in basketball/nfl/soccer/be away from football, with a caveat of 1% chance possibility
- his role always being open to criticism at the club and that for him leaving it would have to be pushed

We are unbelievably lucky to have this guy. If only he had a jumper number I would buy one.

Thanks for great summary.

I find it abit disappointing they dont think to ask him about the way the game is changing in terms of strategy, and which direction he thinks it might head next, e.g., taking in 2 Rucks into a game, tagging someone who is essentially playing a defending role (behind the ball), how deep to play forwards, etc. I love that stuff. I know that he would not give too much away in terms of his plans, but he would talk about it and probably say some interesting things. I mean, he has a pretty astute football brain, even for a 4-time premiership coach...

I get so tired of these muppets in football media who get an opportunity to talk to these folks, and then ask questions about rumors and scuttlebutt or things that have happened so far in the past that no-one cares much anymore (Mitchell/Lewis departure).

OK, end of my Tuesday whinge...

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Some nice soul uploaded the Clarko interview to YouTube:

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Nothing noteworthy but geez its great to hear from the great man. He was very diplomatic, never getting angry or seemingly annoyed at being asked about Mitch and Lewis' departure, even though it was almost 12 months ago. Everything he had to say you could tell he was being honest and true to his word. He talked about:
- the mutual disappointment in Vickery's first year
- him taking offers from other clubs every year (which are more 'just put it out there' kinda offers)
- his desire to lay the foundations for the next round/era of success and see it through
- desire to coach overseas in basketball/nfl/soccer/be away from football, with a caveat of 1% chance possibility
- his role always being open to criticism at the club and that for him leaving it would have to be pushed

We are unbelievably lucky to have this guy. If only he had a jumper number I would buy one.

The only footy jumper I own is signed by Clarko

 

[Great 2008]

Some nice soul uploaded the Clarko interview to YouTube:

Thx for putting up A89. What a negative 18 minutes. Like being interviewed by half a dozen death eaters all sucking the joy out of you. Geelong lost Bartel somewhat acrimoniously, Stevie J changed states to keep playing, Chapman and Kelly played on at Essendon. Champs have to be moved on sometimes so lists can grow. Why waste air time on ancient history?

For those who feel a bit peed off after watching that this is more fun. Even though Molloy has a crack it is laced with begrudging respect and fun.

http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/video/2017-07-28/clarko-on-the-front-bar

 

[cyrilicious]

What a negative 18 minutes...

Yes its because Caro is there. I'm no misogynist, but all she brings to the game is gossip. We don't want stupid gossip or scandal.

 

[HODGEYROAD]

Adelaide by 22 and Richmond by 25 are my tips for this weekend.

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Yes its because Caro is there. I'm no misogynist, but all she brings to the game is gossip. We don't want stupid gossip or scandal.

Caro had it first yesterday about Hinkley staying at Port when News Ltd had run hard that he was signed with the Gold Coast. She also nailed * a good 98% of the time during their scandal. She's a bit joyless on FC, I'll grant anyone that - but I still respect her as a journo. About one of the last ones left worth reading at The Age.