Should We Sign Jordy Now?

[sr36]

He may not have a criminal record beyond speeding and DUI, however, he does have a bad habit of lying, being involved in fights (there was that one with his dog and he was involved in some form of altercation in NY). You may not ever be convicted but it still travels with you. He generates headlines about these activities. Hodgey did not lie about a dog, speed on his motorcycle and do a heap of other things JDG has done. You can Google the whole list but driving without a license, not displaying plates, drink driving ... these seem insignificant but at the same time, travel with Collingwood and taint the brand.

Now, I don't believe the fairy tales, but I can say that he has a bad habit of finding himself in bad situations. Even Fly admitted this. NY should never have even happened.

I really don't need to get into a BF argument, but these are my thoughts on JDG.

Didn't like having Andy Krakouer, Alan Didak ro Dane Swan in Pies jumpers?

 

[Mick F]

Does this matter? I know he may be on the nose for some sponsors, but he is undoubtedly also fantastic entertainment - both as a footballer and the soap opera. I'd be surprised if he was a negative in terms of sponsorship overall. And lets face it, if he delivers on the field - and he looks set to - like Dusty before him, he'll be the best, most-covered story in footy. So whilst there is risk - the potential upside is enormous - both for the club and for sponsors.

Sponsorship is roughly 40% of our revenue.

 

[CasuallyDressed]

No.

Sign Darcy first.

 

[sideswipe]

Sponsorship is roughly 40% of our revenue.

Guess it will be lower after the horrendous “tainting of the brand”?


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[Apex36]

Brand image does matter to me. I want players who make headlines for right reasons. JDG will always have his criminal record attached.

Oh noes! Not his criminal record of a driving offence!
Or are you making up stories about him actually having a genuine criminal record even though he very clearly has been cleared of any criminal offences outside of his idiotic driving charge?

 

[Mollythedolly]

I can match Jordy with the special school.

Normal attendance for your education doesn’t count.