Oppo Camp Other Clubs News/General Discussion

[Cousin of Daicos]

"...won't define us"

I've got news for Brodie. It's exactly how Swobbles are being defined.

 

[mumblingpie]

And Geelong fans claiming Oliver isn’t worth a top 30 pick oh my the whole club is infested with Mackies stupidity

 

[Bramax]

I doubt the Dogs have agreed to anything. They will want more than the Cat’s first.

I hope it goes down to the wire and no trade is done.

That would be gold.
I’m just worried that Smith and his manager wouldn’t nominate a club unless they knew exactly how the deal would be done in advance so there’s no chance of it falling through. To know that, the clubs would have already spoken and at least gave a handshake agreement.
It’d be pretty awkward nominating a club and ending up having to play elsewhere.

 

[Bramax]

SDK

If Cats are happy to lose SDK then he may be part of a deal to grab Smith and Oliver.
Not only is SDK trade capital, they shed his contract too which at least helps the cap issue somewhat.

 

[Bramax]

What the hell is Clayton Oliver going to farm, anyway? Or will he get some horses so his ket purchases won't look quite as suss?

Poppy farm.

 

[Bramax]

Every chance Melbourne would be in to him to try and turn him in to a tall forward/ruck. They love ruining young defenders careers like that.

I can see this happening.

 

[Bramax]

That’s pretty speculative, and seems like the opposite of Melbournes public stance of he won’t be traded.

Why would Melbourne do a salary dump when they have no cap issues and have no players wanting to come to their club that would cause said issues?

You’re right. Melbourne are more likely to pay his wage to acquire a good player (like SDK) that fills a need or pick/s they can use.

 

[BigVic]

"...won't define us"

I've got news for Brodie. It's exactly how Swobbles are being defined.

We were in the top 4 in June before the season fell apart after the bye

Would've been good to play and beat them in the GF to go b2b. 88 years since the last Pies-Swans Grand Final at the time Sydney were then South Melbourne.

 

[Mollythedolly]

When he went off the rails, I heard, whatever he was into, was in Ben Cousins territory.

Dancing with the stars?

 

[JLC]

"...won't define us"

I've got news for Brodie. It's exactly how Swobbles are being defined.

Must be a poem that is part of his studies.

 

[NMBB]

"...won't define us"

I've got news for Brodie. It's exactly how Swobbles are being defined.

Sharpen the axe?

Sounds like a few players going to get the chop....

 

[Anzacday]

Josh Battle

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Josh Battle

Age

26

Ht

193cm

Wt

93kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.9

3star

K

9.0

3star

HB

3.9

3star

M

5.0

5star

T

2.4

4star

MG

196.8

3star

D

11.0

3star

K

7.3

3star

HB

3.8

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

1.8

3star

MG

142.8

3star

D

10.8

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

4.6

4star

M

3.4

4star

T

2.0

4star

MG

175.6

3star

not invited to the Saints B&F. Richmond players were invited to theirs…

Richmond president John O'Rourke took a thinly veiled swipe at the quartet by highlighting triple premiership player and Perth-born Nathan Broad

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Nathan Broad

Age

31

Ht

192cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.7

3star

K

7.3

3star

HB

4.3

3star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.0

4star

MG

192.9

3star

D

12.3

3star

K

8.3

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

4.1

4star

T

1.0

2star

MG

192.9

3star

D

12.8

4star

K

8.4

4star

HB

4.4

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

2.0

4star

, who won his second straight Francis Bourke Award for the person who best upholds the club's trademark values.
O'Rourke lauded the loyalty of those staying at Richmond to guide "our young players through this next phase of growth".

"Just by way of example … how fortunate are we to have players of the character of a Nathan Broad

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Nathan Broad

Age

31

Ht

192cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.7

3star

K

7.3

3star

HB

4.3

3star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.0

4star

MG

192.9

3star

D

12.3

3star

K

8.3

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

4.1

4star

T

1.0

2star

MG

192.9

3star

D

12.8

4star

K

8.4

4star

HB

4.4

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

2.0

4star

," O'Rourke told the function.

"I know through this year, I'm sure he could have explored options to see out his career in his home state or perhaps look for more lucrative options with other clubs.

"But he chose to extend for a further two years … what a Richmond man."

 

[jmac70]

Sharpen the axe?

Sounds like a few players going to get the chop....

I hear they are changing their name to the Sydney Lumberjacks.

 

[Tadpole]

Dancing with the stars?

I’d almost pay money to see that.

 

[NMBB]

I hear they are changing their name to the Sydney Lumberjacks.

They're not out of the woods yet

 

[SchuPie]

I hope they no picks left until 2040
Mackie will offer a 3rd rounder and for some reason Melb will accept

 

[JoinDate]

You know someone doesn't care about winning grand finals when they request a trade to North.

 

[76woodenspooners]

The difference is that AFL 360 is marketed as a serious talk show, whereas Top Gear is marketed as light hearted entertainment.

That and the Top Gear crew are actually funny.

Footy is entertainment, so a footy program can’t really be considered to be that much of a “serious talk show”.

 

[HoraceStrasbork]

Rumour has it that smith and Oliver use the same dealer, who is located near Geelong. This dealer, a cats supporter, has threatened Melbourne and the dogs with media attention regarding who else they supply at their respective clubs unless cheap trades are made. The afl and media is aware of the matter and an agreement is in place not to release the story. Apparently another high profile player will shortly be asking for a transfer to the cats. As an aside, ginnivan uses the same dealer and is the real reason for his transfer to the hawks

 

[gouki88]

Rumour has it that smith and Oliver use the same dealer, who is located near Geelong. This dealer, a cats supporter, has threatened Melbourne and the dogs with media attention regarding who else they supply at their respective clubs unless cheap trades are made. The afl and media is aware of the matter and an agreement is in place not to release the story. Apparently another high profile player will shortly be asking for a transfer to the cats. As an aside, ginnivan uses the same dealer and is the real reason for his transfer to the hawks

FMD this week between the grand final and the trade period is a torturous one if rumours like this are being spread - unless it's tongue in cheek

 

[76woodenspooners]

I started watching 360 precisely BECAUSE they were very much focused on football and not other stuff

If anything, Robbo and his bullshit got me watching less frequently over the years

I like Gerard, a lot. He was always the best part of 360 and clearly Fox Footy feel the same because they're getting rid of Robbo. Coaches don't like Robbo, players don't like Robbo, viewers (with taste) don't like Robbo.

A successful TV program is an art form. Their sole purpose is to engage with the viewer and to get them to tune in again to the next exciting episode. It’s not about creating something that people like. People don’t watch news and current affairs programs because they like what they see. Shakespeare’s tragedies are performed (and attended) in far far higher numbers than his comedies. Just because people are entertained by horror movies it doesn’t mean that they enjoy them.

It’ll be interesting to see how AFL360 goes without Robbo. Can the program create a good chemistry that keeps the viewers watching? Or will it become sanitised and flop? Of course the former is possible, but the latter is more likely IMO.

(My read of this has nothing to do with my own personal preferences, my personal tastes are hardly representative of what’s popular and what’s not)

 

[HoraceStrasbork]

FMD this week between the grand final and the trade period is a torturous one if rumours like this are being spread - unless it's tongue in cheek

Hope open it was entertaining though

 

[76woodenspooners]

Vicky Park , re: something you posted about Robbo - I can’t find it now …

I agree with you. Robbo’s onscreen persona (which I’m guessing is also his off screen persona) reminds me of a mate of mine who died way way too young due to complications associated with alcoholism. On the rare times I watch AFL360, sometimes Robbo has been OK, other times Robbo clearly comes across as somebody who is struggling with life. I personally find it inappropriate, distasteful, and a bit ghoulish that Fox kept him on air in that state over such a long period of time. By comparison Mike Willesee got cut immediately after turning up in a state Robbo seems to be in many weeks.

But despite what I think personally, I also appreciate that the program is very popular and I can understand why the program is popular. And my point about how AFL360 can maintain the magic of its chemistry without Robbo still stands.

 

[76woodenspooners]

I hope they no picks left until 2040
Mackie will offer a 3rd rounder and for some reason Melb will accept

If Melbourne are smart they’ll take it.

Sometimes it’s for the greater good that a player leaves, no matter how good they are onfield.

 

[gtrain23]

Rumour has it that smith and Oliver use the same dealer, who is located near Geelong. This dealer, a cats supporter, has threatened Melbourne and the dogs with media attention regarding who else they supply at their respective clubs unless cheap trades are made. The afl and media is aware of the matter and an agreement is in place not to release the story. Apparently another high profile player will shortly be asking for a transfer to the cats. As an aside, ginnivan uses the same dealer and is the real reason for his transfer to the hawks

Needs screen shots

I like it tho