Rudest/Nicest player you've met?

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Rudest - Adam Simpson & David King

Nicest - Drew Petrie
 

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Early 2010's I went to the same gym as Michael Mclean, genuine good bloke, and had some hilarious comments about Bucks from back in the early 90's.

Worked with Ben Reid for awhile, pretty solid down to earth guy. More than happy to share some stories about a few of the Collingwood boys from that time period.

Have heard stories from some events friends went to where the Daico's boys were present and they came across a bit snobbish, didn't really have time for anyone. I'd put that down to being at a fan event though, probably in a more causal setting they would be quite decent. I think that would be similar to a lot of players that attend these types of events.
 
Elroo said:
He thought the same when he went to Freo and decided to call the Raunchy girls in a Wharfies pub "Wh**es" and "S**ts". He was with his teammates who when the music stopped and the lights went on, scuttled away from Modra as the head Raunchy girl told him to pull his head in, or the show would be cancelled, and he'd cop a flogging. As she said it, she pointed to the wharfies and seafarers watching the show, he shut his mouth, the show re-started, and the Freo boys all left fairly quickly.
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Doubt very much that this happened.
 
Went to a big Cats-Pies game one Friday night with a colleague. We were sitting in front of a certain A. Koutoufides on the outer wing.

Colleague likes a drink or two and was well past it by half time. During the long break he started talking shit to Kouta like he was some old mate, asking his views on every player in the ground. I was cringeing, but to Kouta’s credit, he continued the conversation and genuinely seemed to be enjoying it.
 
Was very disappointed to find out that Travis Boak is actually a really lovely fella.

Joel Selwood is an absolute prick though.
 
I've told a story on here before about Richo being the nicest guy in the world, showing up unannounced at a kid's camp in Tassie to meet kids, have a kick, and leave behind some footies that had to have come from his own pocket.

Brendan Fevola was, to the surprise of no one, a dickhead.
 

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I'm a barman in Sydney who recently was working a private event for a Wacky Wednesday. I won't mention names but the whole team acted like GIANT dickheads.

I was so offended with their unfunny antics and outfits. All my friends tell me I have a good sense of humour, so I know funny and this wasn't it.

The bloke dressed as Raygun was a top lad though, decent breakdancer too.
 
I remember back in the nineties always seeing Dipper at Knox City, right at the hight of his Dimmies fame.
He was standing waiting to be served at the fish shop and some woman came up to him;

Nuffie Woman: I know someone who knows you!
Dipper: Oh really, who is that"
Nuffie Woman: I don't know her name, but she plays tennis and lives in your street
Dipper: Oh that's great, I will tell her you said hello.

Dipper acted super friendly and didn't make her look like the imbecile that she was. Respected that. Don't know how these blokes do it.
 
Was slinging beers to a few of the GWS boys, "Wacky Wednesday" I think it was, can confirm they are all a bunch of w***ers and Toby Greene lacks leadership.
 
Surprised to hear this many negative interactions with Darcy Moore. I have met him multiple times, randomly, and he was awesome. Always up for a chat. We shouldn’t judge public figures by one interaction.

Jordan De Goey - really nice bloke. Always gives you the time of day even while he’s busy. Happy to take a photo every time.

Brayden Maynard is one of the best interactions I have had with an AFL player. Stop and spoke to me and took photos with about 50 fans along the fence after an intense training session in 30+ degree weather. Really impressive guy. Has time for everyone.

Dayne Beams not the most enthusiastic guy but was really kind and easy to chat to. Happily took a photo and did a video message.

Nicky Winmar - didn’t meet him myself but came into my dad’s work, chat for a while and took photos. Lovely guy.
 
tmpies01 said:
Surprised to hear this many negative interactions with Darcy Moore. I have met him multiple times, randomly, and he was awesome. Always up for a chat. We shouldn’t judge public figures by one interaction.

Jordan De Goey - really nice bloke. Always gives you the time of day even while he’s busy. Happy to take a photo every time.

Brayden Maynard is one of the best interactions I have had with an AFL player. Stop and spoke to me and took photos with about 50 fans along the fence after an intense training session in 30+ degree weather. Really impressive guy. Has time for everyone.

Dayne Beams not the most enthusiastic guy but was really kind and easy to chat to. Happily took a photo and did a video message.

Nicky Winmar - didn’t meet him myself but came into my dad’s work, chat for a while and took photos. Lovely guy.
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Adult Collingwood cheer squad member, who attends training sessions to get photos with players, believes a few of the biggest grubs in the game are great blokes!

Well, I'm absolutely shocked!!!!
 
GWT6 said:
Adult Collingwood cheer squad member, who attends training sessions to get photos with players, believes a few of the biggest grubs in the game are great blokes!

Well, I'm absolutely shocked!!!!
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Ah… Melbourne fan!

Most of these interactions were in random public settings, thanks, and I barely attend training sessions. Them playing for my club has nothing to do with this, if they were rude I’d have no issue in saying that also. Happy to be honest unlike some in this thread.

Not sure how you can declare certain players are grubs when you don’t know them personally and have never had a single interaction with them outside of footy.
 
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tmpies01 said:
Ah… Melbourne fan!

Most of these interactions were in random public settings, thanks, and I barely attend training sessions. Them playing for my club has nothing to do with this, if they were rude I’d have no issue in saying that also. Happy to be honest unlike some in this thread.

Not sure how you can declare certain players are grubs when you don’t know them personally and have never had a single interaction with them outside of footy.
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Enjoy holding up that banner and waving the big heads after a goal champ. Just remember - the players really are your mates!
 
GWT6 said:
Enjoy holding up that banner and waving the big heads after a goal champ. Just remember - the players really are your mates!
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It’s okay mate, we can see you’re clearly struggling to cope with the fact that Collingwood employs better blokes than Melbourne. Runs from the top, all the way down to the fans.

I look forward to coming back to this thread and raving about how great of a bloke Petracca is when he leaves that rabble and comes to the Pies next year!
 

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