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Grant Thomas walks away from footy...
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The best thing about Thomas was that he didn't 'need' football, he had his own source of income. He was fearless in his commentaries and will be missed.
They could do a lot worse than Lloyd.
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I doubt it. He is a dead set tool.
It seems everyone is a tool in the eyes of bf. can't please everyone, i guess. I think Lloyd is alright
Was often VERY wrong. But I didn't mind that. He said what he believed to be true and I admire him for that. That is unique amongst AFL media people.
Lyon and Hutchy are such sycophants they make me sick.
Caro, well she needs to stop wearing that pilgrim outfit!
Lyon and Hutchy are such sycophants they make me sick.
Caro, well she needs to stop wearing that pilgrim outfit!
Whilst I agree, there was always some substance to his perspectives. Even if you disagreed, he made you think.
Can't agree with this. The AFL's media cheer squad now has free reign.
Sure, we didn't always agree with him. But that was OK because we knew he cared.
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It's amazing how the AFL journos are so terrified of the league administrators. Shows you what a small incestuous market it really is
In the States sports journos take pieces out of the commissioners regularly and with relish
[Although it must be said that Caro was the only journo to take a shot at Demetriou's lavish 6-8 week in season holiday, and chopped Fitzpatrick about the Sydney stadium clash]
He's made some mistakes: particularly with his blog about Neeld and Davy which was confidential information which came from a good mate and put his mate in a horrible position.
But Grant was about the only guy who was prepared to stand up to idiocy in the league
With the way footy is right now it is close to unwatchable. I can't get into a game because I am holding my breath that some slight inconsequential contact is about to stop play. It seemed that only GT was the only one to call out the ridiculousness of what had happened to a tough collision sport
In the States sports journos take pieces out of the commissioners regularly and with relish
[Although it must be said that Caro was the only journo to take a shot at Demetriou's lavish 6-8 week in season holiday, and chopped Fitzpatrick about the Sydney stadium clash]
He's made some mistakes: particularly with his blog about Neeld and Davy which was confidential information which came from a good mate and put his mate in a horrible position.
But Grant was about the only guy who was prepared to stand up to idiocy in the league
With the way footy is right now it is close to unwatchable. I can't get into a game because I am holding my breath that some slight inconsequential contact is about to stop play. It seemed that only GT was the only one to call out the ridiculousness of what had happened to a tough collision sport
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I liked Thomas's fearlessness sometimes but he often went over the top and was not a great fact checker before he ran his mouth off. not a great loss to be honest.
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more to this than meets the eye
more to this than meets the eye
Crowds down = assassinate Grant?
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BT said GT resigned as fallout from a skit of Good Call, Bad Call at the AFL media awards night. Any idea how it played out? BT called it 1hr b4 GT announced it on twitter.
WHAT??? Are you a closet Essendon supporter because he is a very ordinary performer on television. Says all the things that all the pretty people like.
Huh? Say what you like about his delivery but your last point couldn't be any more wrong.
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No loss. Glad he's gone.
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Coming from a Melbourne supporter? Really?
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Says what he thinks which is good, but unfortunately far too often let his personal opinion of clubs/individuals affect his reporting.
Did enjoy him calling the AFL administration on their stuff ups and putting Caroline in her place.
Lost a lot of respect for him one night when he was asked a reasonable question about a club (Port? Melbourne?) and he replied "Im not going to bother answering that because I don't care/give a stuff".
You were employed to discuss footy matters on a panel show, its your job to 'care' or at least feign interest and give a respectable answer.
Did enjoy him calling the AFL administration on their stuff ups and putting Caroline in her place.
Lost a lot of respect for him one night when he was asked a reasonable question about a club (Port? Melbourne?) and he replied "Im not going to bother answering that because I don't care/give a stuff".
You were employed to discuss footy matters on a panel show, its your job to 'care' or at least feign interest and give a respectable answer.
This a million times. Grant was the best thing about FC.
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So....... why'd he quit?
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