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[Kuuz]

Just saw Logue for Norf is out for another 4 months with a wrist construction now

Bloke barely can get out of the park. Feeling a lot like a cursed monkey paw trade currently

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

Just saw Logue for Norf is out for another 4 months with a wrist construction now

Bloke barely can get out of the park. Feeling a lot like a cursed monkey paw trade currently

They look good when he plays.

 

[brad sue well]

I heard youngsters often communicate via social media dms over phone numbers… this seems a light penalty… https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/a...s/news-story/47529dc3715782e193401cc2919fdf15

 

[TylerDurden]

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

World of pain. Should have traded him for two firsts a couple of years ago

 

[Billyc]

Probably the greatest player of the recent era. Never bothered much with meaningless home and away games, but he's the best i've seen when it really mattered in big finals. Was unstoppable. He won Richmond 3 flags.

 

[TylerDurden]

All timer.

 

[Paul Kersey]

Yeah pretty rare to see such a big time player like Martin. Incredible when it was high stakes.

 

[Paul Kersey]

Hawkins gone too.

 

[Tanami]

He just had so much self belief in his ability and skill even as a kid.

Harley does have it...but not to this extent.

Watson I think comes very very close.

Cyril had it in spades as well.

Its exciting to watch as its such a rare trait.

 

[smish]

Hawkins gone too.

See ya champ.

 

[Flamin Joe]

Damien Hardwick likes this.

Expect a phone call.

 

[Billyc]

He just had so much self belief in his ability and skill even as a kid.

Harley does have it...but not to this extent.

Watson I think comes very very close.

Cyril had it in spades as well.

Its exciting to watch as its such a rare trait.

Daicos has it the most of any young player. Burgoyne had it. It's knowing exactly where to be and what to do to win a game and the complete belief in being the person to do it. It's what separates the absolute greatest from those who stockpile All Australians, B&Fs, Brownlows etc which reflect consistency but not necessarily matchwinning on the big stage. Martin is the best i've seen at it.

 

[Gaston]

His autobiograhy will be titeld "how to earn $1.3 million doing sweet FA"

 

[TassieGrown]

With Dusty retiring it has got me thinking about the credibility of AFL journos. For the last 3 months i have heard numerous journos stating categorically that Dusty was 100% off to the Suns for a 2 year deal. Watching him on the weekend and this year he has looked cooked & really couldn't see how he would improve the Suns.

In this case they have got this 100% wrong. These guys/gals hide behind their so called informants, it's fluid blah blah blah. What this tells me is that these clowns have absolutely no idea what is going on most of the time, they put 2 & 2 together and get 5.

Next time a journo comes out and says player A is off to a certain club for $$$$ - Just ask yourself REALLY is that really happening or are you just making shit up.

Each year we hear of players moving clubs, reported as fact nek minute that player signs back on with his current club.

There a few good journos but 90% of them can't be trusted to report any factual info.

Any way Hawks by 33 over the Baggars

 

[cryptor]

With Dusty retiring it has got me thinking about the credibility of AFL journos. For the last 3 months i have heard numerous journos stating categorically that Dusty was 100% off to the Suns for a 2 year deal. Watching him on the weekend and this year he has looked cooked & really couldn't see how he would improve the Suns.

In this case they have got this 100% wrong. These guys/gals hide behind their so called informants, it's fluid blah blah blah. What this tells me is that these clowns have absolutely no idea what is going on most of the time, they put 2 & 2 together and get 5.

Next time a journo comes out and says player A is off to a certain club for $$$$ - Just ask yourself REALLY is that really happening or are you just making shit up.

Each year we hear of players moving clubs, reported as fact nek minute that player signs back on with his current club.

There a few good journos but 90% of them can't be trusted to report any factual info.

Any way Hawks by 33 over the Baggars

I think it's symptomatic of most "scoop" reporting in the AFL media industry. By that I mean there is little to no accountability or fallout for being wrong but there is great reward for being first to break a big story. And on top of that there seems to be more working in the industry than ever before making it a very competitive field if you want to be a news breaker.

If a journo gets a tip about something then there's every possibility that others have got that same tip. News doesn't break at 6pm on TV or the next day in the paper any more. It's straight onto social media. So the window to verify a story is miniscule if not non-existent if you don't want to risk losing your scoop.

I'm sure most of the player movement story tips originate from player managers anyway. No doubt giving out different versions to different journos so there's continuous debate and discussion that could help generate more competitive offers from clubs.

 

[TassieGrown]

I think it's symptomatic of most "scoop" reporting in the AFL media industry. By that I mean there is little to no accountability or fallout for being wrong but there is great reward for being first to break a big story. And on top of that there seems to be more working in the industry than ever before making it a very competitive field if you want to be a news breaker.

If a journo gets a tip about something then there's every possibility that others have got that same tip. News doesn't break at 6pm on TV or the next day in the paper any more. It's straight onto social media. So the window to verify a story is miniscule if not non-existent if you don't want to risk losing your scoop.

I'm sure most of the player movement story tips originate from player managers anyway. No doubt giving out different versions to different journos so there's continuous debate and discussion that could help generate more competitive offers from clubs.

The lack of accountability is the issue

 

[Bedi]

Dustin Martin winning 3 Norm Smith medals is pretty nuts

 

[barbster]

With Dusty retiring it has got me thinking about the credibility of AFL journos. For the last 3 months i have heard numerous journos stating categorically that Dusty was 100% off to the Suns for a 2 year deal. Watching him on the weekend and this year he has looked cooked & really couldn't see how he would improve the Suns.

In this case they have got this 100% wrong. These guys/gals hide behind their so called informants, it's fluid blah blah blah. What this tells me is that these clowns have absolutely no idea what is going on most of the time, they put 2 & 2 together and get 5.

Next time a journo comes out and says player A is off to a certain club for $$$$ - Just ask yourself REALLY is that really happening or are you just making shit up.

Each year we hear of players moving clubs, reported as fact nek minute that player signs back on with his current club.

There a few good journos but 90% of them can't be trusted to report any factual info.

Any way Hawks by 33 over the Baggars

Give it 6 months to see what pans out

 

[VernonSpots]

Give it 6 months to see what pans out

He doesn't need to "retire" if he wants to play elsewhere. He would be a Free Agent no matter what

 

[TassieGrown]

Give it 6 months to see what pans out

Nah he is cooked

 

[Leather Poisoning]

Is he going around for a farewell game or is the retirement immediate? I read conflicting things today

 

[Simon Crawshay]

Dustin Martin winning 3 Norm Smith medals is pretty nuts

I still reckon Houli was robbed of a NS in 2017 so should only be 2 IMHO.

Regardless, amazing career and not many (any?) player will ever retire with the resume Dusty has accumulated over his career.

 

[Gaston]

Is he going around for a farewell game or is the retirement immediate? I read conflicting things today

Think it is immediate with a walk/drive around the G saying goodbye when the Tiges play the Suns.

 

[Tanami]

Must say I will be much happier watching us play the Cats without Hawkins.

I guess he is one of the many reasons we have such a fierce rivalry.

I will never forget Hawkins rag dolling Schoey like it was nothing.

Clarko just refused to move him.

So angry at Clarko that day.

Just being stubborn.

The Cats players must of been thinking how good is this.