Media alert #2

[MacMum]

Alert alert............that got ya

I can't get onto the EGM thread, was there a few minutes ago, went back just now and it says BigFooty error...did it twice.

edit:...at ease, ok now...... wonder what that was about.

 

[Mr Ripper]

Lethal coming up on 4BC shortly, if it hasn't been mentioned elsewhere.

 

[James North]

http://media.mytalk.com.au/4bc/audio/streamx.html

 

[Hollow Knight]

Missed it. What did he say?

 

[James North]

Missed it. What did he say?

Not a whole heap of new information ... but that the supporters he knows have driven him to be part of the board. He can't be chairman because he doesn't feel he has the skills (having never been on a board). He spent a fair bit of time discrediting the Lions' prescription for pain (Pinskier) and how "around an EGM all the loonies seem to get out of the bin". Asked how the emails got out, how the details of the EGM were made public via his proxy thing ...

Feels he's made enough cash from playing and coaching etc, so it's time to do something purely for the Club.

Doesn't feel like there's any bridge-mending to do, just get a new perspective. Feels that Springfield is an odd place but understands it was the only financially viable option at the time, but that without the Feds it might not happen. Happy with football department appointments.

 

[Tassie4ever]

A small beacon of light in a dark sea of insanity.

Please let this whole trade/draft/free crap stuff be over.

The very first thing that should be done is a boots and all investigation into all the internals- something is very clearly wrong when all this actual and potential talent just up and wants out.

Why??????

 

[iBeng]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-23/wednesday-special-summer-training-plans

Brisbane Lions
Return date: November 4.
The Lions will spend two days together in Brisbane before the entire group heads to Arizona for a two-week altitude training camp from November 6. Originally it was just the five-year plus players slated for the camp, but new coach Justin Leppitsch wants more bonding time as a collective and has included the entire squad. All coaching and fitness staff will also attend. The injured brigade of Jonathan Brown (foot), Daniel Merrett (ankle) and Claye Beams (knee) are all in shape to attend. - Michael Whiting


Interesting that Leppitsch call is that everyone goes, so as to not split the group. Maybe that had more of an affect than we thought last year? Also good to see Beams heading over, as well as Merrett and Browny.

 

[MacMum]

Love the idea in theory......but we are broke, isn't there a cheaper place here at home that they can go to, with pretty much the same results..

My idea is that you just don't keep spending money if you don't have it.

Won't be cheap sending that amount of people over there.

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-10-23/wednesday-special-summer-training-plans

Brisbane Lions
Return date: November 4.
The Lions will spend two days together in Brisbane before the entire group heads to Arizona for a two-week altitude training camp from November 6. Originally it was just the five-year plus players slated for the camp, but new coach Justin Leppitsch wants more bonding time as a collective and has included the entire squad. All coaching and fitness staff will also attend. The injured brigade of Jonathan Brown (foot), Daniel Merrett (ankle) and Claye Beams (knee) are all in shape to attend. - Michael Whiting


Interesting that Leppitsch call is that everyone goes, so as to not split the group. Maybe that had more of an affect than we thought last year? Also good to see Beams heading over, as well as Merrett and Browny.

That's a further change from when he was appointed. Then he was talking "most" of the squad. Wonder if it includes current rookies.

 

[Elixuh]

Love the idea in theory......but we are broke, isn't there a cheaper place here at home that they can go to, with pretty much the same results..

My idea is that you just don't keep spending money if you don't have it.

Won't be cheap sending that amount of people over there.

Its a tough one given our finances but with a new coach coming in (after replacing a 5yr senior coach) then I like the idea of keeping the group together for at least the first pre-season under Leppa.

 

[James North]

Love the idea in theory......but we are broke, isn't there a cheaper place here at home that they can go to, with pretty much the same results..

My idea is that you just don't keep spending money if you don't have it.

Won't be cheap sending that amount of people over there.

Some of the guys may put up their own cash. I think it's seen as a Good Thing.

 

[Happy_Neale]

Love the idea in theory......but we are broke, isn't there a cheaper place here at home that they can go to, with pretty much the same results..

My idea is that you just don't keep spending money if you don't have it.

Won't be cheap sending that amount of people over there.

Yeah it doesn't say we've funded them all though. I imagine at least some pleyers will need to pay some of their own way, pretty sure North players are doing that this year too.

 

[Fatcat08]

Love the idea in theory......but we are broke, isn't there a cheaper place here at home that they can go to, with pretty much the same results..

My idea is that you just don't keep spending money if you don't have it.

Won't be cheap sending that amount of people over there.

I'm pretty sure that they signed up a trip sponsor for this years one? that will help cover some of the cost. Nature's Own maybe, might remember seeing something like that?

 

[James North]

I'm pretty sure that they signed up a trip sponsor for this years one? that will help cover some of the cost. Nature's Own maybe, might remember seeing something like that?

Looking forward to the Nature's Own Vitamin Video updates from Arizona.

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

There is a media alert thread that they're derailing with their spelling-related posts.

Heath Shaw announcing on twitter he is wrapped to be going to the Giants and wants to thank everyone for there support. Bewdiful.

 

[Lionwest]

Heath Shaw announcing on twitter he is wrapped to be going to the Giants and wants to thank everyone for there support. Bewdiful.

Haha He is from Collingwood after all!!!

 

[luthor]

Haha He is from Collingwood after all!!!

Here here.

 

[Ironmonger]

Here here.

I'm hoping this is irony...

 

[MacMum]

I'm pretty sure that they signed up a trip sponsor for this years one? that will help cover some of the cost. Nature's Own maybe, might remember seeing something like that?

If they have, thats great.....was concerned about the costs involved.

..thanks guys

 

[Lixy_]

Interview with Sharpless on ABC Grandstand up here: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-24/interview-bob-sharpless/5042650

And Steve Austin mentioned that there will be audio from his interview with AJ on 612 up on his Mornings page very soon (it's not there yet): http://www.abc.net.au/brisbane/programs/612_morning/

Steve also mentioned he's trying to track down Lethal for an interview.

 

[Ray Button]

Leigh Matthews and Sharpless Live Now on Lions website

 

[ozgamer]

Rob Kerr, Lethal and Chairman Bob on separate SEN interviews

http://tinyurl.com/qafmt8m

http://tinyurl.com/m58z5zo

http://tinyurl.com/npz6zax

 

[Chasing the Dream]

http://www.sen.com.au/display-article-2013/West-shocked-to-be-headed-north/62364

Trent West on finding his way up north....

 

[Skoob]

Good that we've replaced those 'go home' guys with someone who's so excited to come here.

 

[Skoob]

So, the message I got from that was,
"I'm shattered to be leaving Geelong where I really want to be. I had to rush the decision without proper consideration. I really don't know how it'll work, being in the same side as Leuey. Yay."