No Oppo Supporters General AFL discussion and other club news

[BobHawk]

wow, they upheld it, so he misses 1 week

If it was Dangerfield, he would have got off.

 

[Brishawk]

I don't mind them anymore. I hate Geelong and the Saints more. I pity the scum

Mate, go and say 10 hail Mitchels and think long and hard about what you are saying

 

[hawkmang]

If it was Dangerfield, he would have got off.

If it was Dangerfield the other guy would have a week for head butting his elbow

 

[KermitJagger]

The West Australian is an absolute garbage tier organisation… look at their front cover this morning absolutely disgusting and tasteless.

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I wouldn’t mind him back at the hawks, Sam has been coached by and coached with him so will be a good judge.

Calling the West Australian a rag would be an insult to rags which are actually quite useful.

Simmo is easily one of the nicest blokes in footy and to respond in this way to fair criticism is atrocious. Why you'd go to print with this I have no idea, just mock it up and put it in the bin if you need catharsis that bad.

 

[cryptor]

Wouldn’t mind seeing Simmo back at Hawthorn if we have the capacity.

 

[Manila_Hawk]

We already have Ratts.

Gonna need a bigger box

 

[BIGHAWK23]

We probably lose a Hale or Hickmott next year

Simpson would be a good replacement

 

[cryptor]

"Sorry, Kade. We can't have TWO Simmo's in the box"

 

[Buzz Hawk]

Maybe Simmo may wish to stay in W.A, he has a young family and a lot of expats seem to settle in Perth after their sporting careers end, ie Gilly, Pavlich. W.A market for ex AFL coach's may be limited though.
On another note, does anyone else think Izak Rankine

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's 4 week ban is high? I know it was off the ball but to me it seems extreme for a bump that went wrong.

 

[MatteeG]

Maybe Simmo may wish to stay in W.A, he has a young family and a lot of expats seem to settle in Perth after their sporting careers end, ie Gilly, Pavlich. W.A market for ex AFL coach's may be limited though.
On another note, does anyone else think Izak Rankine's 4 week ban is high? I know it was off the ball but to me it seems extreme for a bump that went wrong.

Yeah 4 is high. Just happy it was at least 3 so he misses against us

 

[The Spirit of Cricket]

Can't believe Heeney got a week tbh

 

[KermitJagger]

On another note, does anyone else think Izak Rankine's 4 week ban is high? I know it was off the ball but to me it seems extreme for a bump that went wrong.

It's a tough one, the AFL penalising the outcome and not the action has always bothered me. It gets even more confusing when they appear to be penalising the outcome of one (Rankine), and the action of another (Heeney).

A fairer penalty for the bump would have been Rankine copping a red card and being forced to sit out, maybe cop a week or two. With Heeney, if the goal is to stop players from throwing blind backhands you need to ping them for it regardless of whether it gives someone a bloody nose or just bounces off their chest.

 

[Buzz Hawk]

Can't believe Heeney got a week tbh

I'm surprised they're not taking it to the Appeal Board.

 

[HawthornHawk]

Can't believe Heeney got a week tbh

Imagine if he misses a Brownlow because of Zac Webster slipping over? Just a disgraceful decision imo.

 

[Buzz Hawk]

Imagine if he misses a Brownlow because of Zac Webster slipping over? Just a disgraceful decision imo.

Agreed. He was kind of apologetic after Webster went to ground. Almost helped him down, before leading for the ball.
It was like, excuse me, I need to go and mark this now.
Imagine if once he had marked it he then deliberately kicked the ball out of bounds, like what soccer players do when an opponent is injured. Robbo's head would explode..

 

[Steven Tyler]

I'm surprised they're not taking it to the Appeal Board.

They are now

 

[Alsmypal]

I didn’t know exactly where to post this so here goes.

I went to the St Kilda versus Sydney game on Sunday with my son who was wearing his Hawthorn gear.

The reason we went is because he loves football and can’t play his regular game in Jrs due to needing an upcoming operation.

We have been really worried and my son has been upset about this and whilst at the game Campbell Brown

Campbell Brown

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41

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179cm

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85kg

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14.1

4star

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8.9

3star

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5.2

4star

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5.0

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2.0

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0.5

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No current season stats available

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11.8

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6.4

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2.8

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came over and spoke to him.

Yesterday Campbell Brown

Campbell Brown

Age

41

Ht

179cm

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85kg

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14.1

4star

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8.9

3star

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5.2

4star

M

5.0

5star

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2.0

4star

G

0.5

3star

No current season stats available

D

11.8

3star

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6.4

3star

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5.4

4star

M

2.8

3star

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1.4

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0.8

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sent my son a video message which really lifted his spirits.

I wanted to publicly thank Browny for his kindness and thinking of my son and taking the time to send that message.

It meant the world to him and us. Thank you Campbell Brown

Campbell Brown

Age

41

Ht

179cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.1

4star

K

8.9

3star

HB

5.2

4star

M

5.0

5star

T

2.0

4star

G

0.5

3star

No current season stats available

D

11.8

3star

K

6.4

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

1.4

4star

G

0.8

4star

.

 

[kirbatron]

I didn’t know exactly where to post this so here goes.

I went to the St Kilda versus Sydney game on Sunday with my son who was wearing his Hawthorn gear.

The reason we went is because he loves football and can’t play his regular game in Jrs due to needing an upcoming operation.

We have been really worried and my son has been upset about this and whilst at the game Campbell Brown came over and spoke to him.

Yesterday Campbell Brown sent my son a video message which really lifted his spirits.

I wanted to publicly thank Browny for his kindness and thinking of my son and taking the time to send that message.

It meant the world to him and us. Thank you Campbell Brown.

fantastic from brown dog. best wishes to your son & family hopefully all goes well

 

[HedgeFund]

Time and time again, they media know a coach is finishing up but the breaks is a couple of weeks later.

I’d strongly suggest monetary discussions are the reason.

One exception is Jeff with Clarko. Too public and too drawn out. Last night one thing Jeff did say last night that Clarko was probably worth the extra mill after 14 years 4 flags

Any sensible business invests in the future, not payouts for the past.

Clarko has sh@t on our club in the past 2 seasons and shown himself to be undeserving of the golden handshake he was given.

 

[peetoo]

Any sensible business invests in the future, not payouts for the past.

Clarko has sh@t on our club in the past 2 seasons and shown himself to be undeserving of the golden handshake he was given.

Whatever one’s opinion, Jeff did say he Clarko probably deserved it in reflection

 

[HedgeFund]

Whatever one’s opinion, Jeff did say he Clarko probably deserved it in reflection

He did - and I think that's rubbish.

Pretty much everything that came out of Jeff's mouth during that interview was disrespectful.

His reactions were sanctimonious and he reminded me of my father (same age) who has reached a point where he can never be wrong and anyone who suggests he is wrong is treated with contempt.

Not saying the panel was much better by the way - hence it was an absolute embarrassment for all involved.

Thank goodness, for the club's sake, Gowers is more respectful and statesmanlike.

 

[earthworms]

Let’s get simmo into the hawthorn staff and start collecting former coaches like infinity stones. first ratten, now simmo.

 

[cryptor]

Let’s get simmo into the hawthorn staff and start collecting former coaches like infinity stones. first ratten, now simmo.

Is Dew an infinity stone or an infinity boulder?

 

[Mercy Seat]

Any sensible business invests in the future, not payouts for the past.

Clarko has sh@t on our club in the past 2 seasons and shown himself to be undeserving of the golden handshake he was given.

Jeff clearly through his teeth, he was paid out because the club were contractually obligated to, despite Jeff trying everything in his power to avoid it at the time.

 

[SpanishBrowne]

Is Dew an infinity stone or an infinity boulder?

an unlikely bulky stone