Thanks for the memories Max Rooke

[PAFC_1870]

Became my fav non Power player after Kerr went missing lately....

Absolute champion.

 

[Chewy]

In my opinion, nobody will remember Max Rooke, apart from one-eyed Geelong fans. Let's face it: he was a very ordinary footballer. Revered by teammates for his bravery, but not really as tough as many people claim, otherwise he would've spent less time on the sidelines re-habbing and actually played more games. If he was as tough as people claimed, he also would've stuck with the christian name his parents gave him. There's nothing tough about changing your own name to "Max". I actually think there is something vaguely ridiculous and conceited about re-naming yourself.

I would rate Max Rooke behind Dean Wallis for his contributions to his team's premiership as the semi-skilled hard bastard. Say what you like about him, but at least Dean Wallis held down a position for the entire season. He wasn't a bench warmer like Rooke.

Threads like these really belong on the Geelong Board. Why would anyone other than a Geelong fan care if Max Rooke has retired? It's not as though he was an ornament to the game, or even contributed a solitary highlight in his ordinary 130 game career. Lord knows why the moderators and Geelong fans get so uptight about people expressing their honest opinions. This isn't the Geelong Board, for chrissakes... We're allowed to be sensible and honest on the main board, aren't we?

 

[BangBangBang]

In my opinion, nobody will remember Max Rooke, apart from one-eyed Geelong fans. Let's face it: he was a very ordinary footballer. Revered by teammates for his bravery, but not really as tough as many people claim, otherwise he would've spent less time on the sidelines re-habbing and actually played more games. If he was as tough as people claimed, he also would've stuck with the christian name his parents gave him. There's nothing tough about changing your own name to "Max". I actually think there is something vaguely ridiculous and conceited about re-naming yourself.

I would rate Max Rooke behind Dean Wallis for his contributions to his team's premiership as the semi-skilled hard bastard. Say what you liek about him, but at least Dean Wallis held down a position for the entire season.

Threads like these really belong on the Geelong Board. Why would anyone other than a Geelong fan care if Max Rooke has retired? It's not as though he was an ornament to the game, or even contributed a solitary highlight in his ordinary 130 game career. Lord knows why the moderators and Geelong fans get so uptight about people expressing their honest opinions. This isn't the Geelong Board, for chrissakes... We're allowed to be sensible and honest on the main board, aren't we?

Thats your opinion.... fair enough.

See the loads of other teams posters who disagree with you (even the post directly above yours) to see why it is on the main board. Clearly not just geelong fans admired him, although i understand you didnt.

 

[BangBangBang]

Oh God, the Geelong cry babies have been whining to the mods and asking for posts to be removed.

i have had a few posts of mine deleted, dont think one club has complained, just the mods cleaning up

 

[azyboy]

In my opinion, nobody will remember Max Rooke, apart from one-eyed Geelong fans. Let's face it: he was a very ordinary footballer. Revered by teammates for his bravery, but not really as tough as many people claim, otherwise he would've spent less time on the sidelines re-habbing and actually played more games. If he was as tough as people claimed, he also would've stuck with the christian name his parents gave him. There's nothing tough about changing your own name to "Max". I actually think there is something vaguely ridiculous and conceited about re-naming yourself.

I would rate Max Rooke behind Dean Wallis for his contributions to his team's premiership as the semi-skilled hard bastard. Say what you like about him, but at least Dean Wallis held down a position for the entire season. He wasn't a bench warmer like Rooke.

Threads like these really belong on the Geelong Board. Why would anyone other than a Geelong fan care if Max Rooke has retired? It's not as though he was an ornament to the game, or even contributed a solitary highlight in his ordinary 130 game career. Lord knows why the moderators and Geelong fans get so uptight about people expressing their honest opinions. This isn't the Geelong Board, for chrissakes... We're allowed to be sensible and honest on the main board, aren't we?

I read the banter b/w you and LLD. Even had myself a few chuckles.

But why you would resort to posting the above comment is pure self adulation. It screams "look at me". Others have managed to act civily in this thread. But you and FuMunchu are obviously too cool for school for that.

Perhaps he wasn't an ornament to the game ala Chris Judd or Matthew Richardson. But what he was was proof of a battler coming good, a man who came off the rookie list, worked hard for what he achieved and suffered such that he has had to retire at 28. His game in the 09 GF is terribly underrated by those outside the cattery - he was NS for me.

And Dean Wallis was a thug who is remembered for knocking out Mil Hanna in 1993 GF. Max was tough but fair.

 

[Chewy]

Clearly not just geelong fans admired him, although i understand you didnt.

Don't put words in my mouth. Where did I say I didn't admire Rooke? I'm full of admiration for anyone who perseveres at something. Rooke clearly had neither the ability, nor the durability to be much of a footballer. But he stuck to his guns, never gave in and played in two premierships. He didn't make a huge contribution, but he was there and nobody can ever take that away from him.

 

[FuManchu]

Don't put words in my mouth. Where did I say I didn't admire Rooke? I'm full of admiration for anyone who perseveres at something. Rooke clearly had neither the ability, nor the durability to be much of a footballer. But he stuck to his guns, never gave in and played in two premierships. He didn't make a huge contribution, but he was there and nobody can ever take that away from him.

Thats not entirely true, Rooke was the reason Geelong beat St Kilda. It was some of his first half stuff that kept them in the game

 

[SJ]

Revered by teammates for his bravery, but not really as tough as many people claim, otherwise he would've spent less time on the sidelines re-habbing and actually played more games.

Since when does playing a role with injury define toughness?

If he was as tough as people claimed, he also would've stuck with the christian name his parents gave him. There's nothing tough about changing your own name to "Max".

Changing your name has nothing to do with footy toughness. Obvious troll, or are you deluded?

Say what you like about him, but at least Dean Wallis held down a position for the entire season. He wasn't a bench warmer like Rooke.

Rooke was a key member of the side and played 42 games across 2008-2009. How you define someone as a "bench warmer" when they are a certain starter when available is beyond me.

Threads like these really belong on the Geelong Board. Why would anyone other than a Geelong fan care if Max Rooke has retired?

Scores of posts full of respect and praise from opposition supporters suggests otherwise.

It's not as though he was an ornament to the game, or even contributed a solitary highlight in his ordinary 130 game career.

Lies.

Rooke clearly had neither the ability, nor the durability to be much of a footballer.

Yet he played 135 games of senior footy with an attack on the footy as fierce as any, for two premierships, after a late start from the rookie list. Was it not for multiple serious injuries he could have conceivably played 200 games.

Take your trolls to the Bay.

 

[ripitup27]

My love of Max shall never die.

 

[Lunchlady Doris]

Revered by teammates for his bravery, but not really as tough as many people claim, otherwise he would've spent less time on the sidelines re-habbing and actually played more games.

Pretty childish comment. How soft was Peter Hudson? Trent Croad is so soft, the pillow sleeps on him. Crimmo was a big softy too obviously.

If he was as tough as people claimed, he also would've stuck with the christian name his parents gave him. There's nothing tough about changing your own name to "Max".

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[Honeyboy Wilson]

I first noticed Max in the 2008 Grand Final. I still believe to this day that his triceps were best on ground that day.

 

[Oscarman]

The game needs more nuggety blokes. I guess there's still Jarred Moore and Jarryd Blair - is must be a Jarr(a/e/y)d thing.

 

[Chewy]

Since when does playing a role with injury define toughness?

Pfft. Since when has it not?

Changing your name has nothing to do with footy toughness.

Possible weakness of character and symptomatic of certain type of softness? If you don't believe this to be the case and think it's irrelevant, then why get caught up arguing about it?

Rooke was a key member of the side and played 42 games across 2008-2009. How you define someone as a "bench warmer" when they are a certain starter when available is beyond me.

Easy. When a footballer spends more time on the bench than most of their teammates, I classify them as a bench warmer.

Scores of posts full of respect and praise from opposition supporters suggests otherwise.

The Geelong fans' petulance and anger towards people who don't share their misty-eyed memories of Rooke would suggest that the thread probably does belong on the Geelong board.

I believe my opinions are quite reasonable, yet there are a number of whiney Geelong fans who can't handle any negative opinion.

You tell me to take it to Bay 13, but I think you should just take it to the Geelong Board if you can't handle opposing views.

Lies.

Not lies. My opinion. I can't think of a single highlight from Rooke's career, except for that dribbled goal in the 2009 Grand Final, after the final siren, while all of his teammates celebrated 100m away. He was a jobber. He played a role, but was nothing to write home about.

Yet he played 135 games of senior footy with an attack on the footy as fierce as any, for two premierships, after a late start from the rookie list.

Yep, like I said, I admire Rooke for making the utmost of his limited ability. It doesn't mean I think he is worthy of a ticker tape parade.

Was it not for multiple serious injuries he could have conceivably played 200 games.

The same could be said for hundreds of other AFL footballers who played 50-150 games. There would be thousands of other footballers who could've conceivably played 200 AFL games were it not for injuries.

Why should you make such a big deal about Rooke's injuries? What about Johnny Greening? A potential champion whose his career was tragically cut down whilst still in his prime. Now he had ability.

If you talking about David Schwarz, a champion who endured three knee reco's then it would make more sense.

Take your trolls to the Bay.

I'm sorry, but I really don't see it that way. I don't share your reverence for Max Rooke, but I honestly and truly believe that he was a bit of hack. I swear I'm not trolling. I see thread, I post in it and share my views. That's what I do. No holding back. Forthright. No trolls.

So with hand on heart and full sincerity I say, thanks for what memories?

He was a plodder.

If I was to post like this on your Geelong Board, then I could understand you getting annoyed and asking me to leave, but this is the main board where all reasonable football opinions are allowed.

Shame on you for being so intolerant of diverse opinion.

 

[Chewy]

Pretty childish comment. How soft was Peter Hudson? Trent Croad is so soft, the pillow sleeps on him. Crimmo was a big softy too obviously.



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Another fine example of your accidental comedic genius.

First you accuse me of making a chilldish comment, then you post, "applause.gif" like a true 13yo

You are hilarious... Really...

 

[Lunchlady Doris]

Another fine example of your accidental comedic genius.

First you accuse me of making a chilldish comment, then you post, "applause.gif" like a true 13yo

You are hilarious... Really...

I really rated the name change comment, just couldn't be bothered finding a picture to express it. You got the point.

 

[Lunchlady Doris]

Not lies. My opinion. I can't think of a single highlight from Rooke's career, except for that dribbled goal in the 2009 Grand Final, after the final siren, while all of his teammates celebrated 100m away.

It's trolling, just hiding behind a shield of ignorance. I respect hodgepodge's Bay 13 Rooke thread more than your posting.

 

[The2ndComing]

Pfft. Since when has it not?

Possible weakness of character and symptomatic of certain type of softness? If you don't believe this to be the case and think it's irrelevant, then why get caught up arguing about it?

Easy. When a footballer spends more time on the bench than most of their teammates, I classify them as a bench warmer.

The Geelong fans' petulance and anger towards people who don't share their misty-eyed memories of Rooke would suggest that the thread probably does belong on the Geelong board.

I believe my opinions are quite reasonable, yet there are a number of whiney Geelong fans who can't handle any negative opinion.

You tell me to take it to Bay 13, but I think you should just take it to the Geelong Board if you can't handle opposing views.

Not lies. My opinion. I can't think of a single highlight from Rooke's career, except for that dribbled goal in the 2009 Grand Final, after the final siren, while all of his teammates celebrated 100m away. He was a jobber. He played a role, but was nothing to write home about.

Yep, like I said, I admire Rooke for making the utmost of his limited ability. It doesn't mean I think he is worthy of a ticker tape parade.

The same could be said for thousands of other AFL footballers who played 50-150 games

I'm sorry that you feel this way.

I don't share your reverence for Max Rooke, but I honestly and truly believe that he was a bit of hack. I swear I'm not trolling. I see thread, I post in it and share my views. That's what I do. No holding back. Forthright. No trolls.

So with hand on heart and full sincerity I say, thanks for what memories?

He was a plodder.

If I was to post like this on your Geelong Board, then I could understand you getting annoyed and asking me to leave, but this is the main board where all reasonable football opinions are allowed.

Shame on you for being so intolerant of diverse opinion.

Lol, your not being reasonable. Credit is due where it is due. And your pretty ridiculous 'opinions', which are more like trolls, make you seem like you don't watch much footy. Go watch the 2009 GF, you can't perform like that if you are a plodder.

Your opinions are diverse, but they are also stupid, so you've got to make allowances when people call them out.

On topic though, Rooke was a tough, hard and contributing player for the Cats.

 

[Brad Goodman]

**** me Chewy is a tool.

 

[Chewy]

Lol, your not being reasonable. Credit is due where it is due. And your pretty ridiculous 'opinions', which are more like trolls, make you seem like you don't watch much footy.

I watch heaps of footy. Just because I never really rated Max Rooke, it doesn't mean my "opinion" is ridiculous.

Did he ever once finish in the top 10 of Geelong's best and fairest?

Go watch the 2009 GF, you can't perform like that if you are a plodder.

Jesus mate. Paul Dear and Shaun Hart won Norm Smith medals and both of them were plodders. I would still rate them higher than Rooke.

Your opinions are diverse, but they are also stupid, so you've got to make allowances when people call them out.

You've got it all wrong. I have no beef with anyone who disagrees with me or "calls me out on my opinions. I just object to precious, thin-skinned folks who accuse me of trolling and tell me to rack off to Bay 13.

If we were discussing a bona-fide Geelong champion like Gary Ablett and I chimed in and called him a hack, then this would be a ridiculous opinion and I would be an obvious troll, but we are talking about MAX ROOKE... Fairdinkum..

On topic though, Rooke was a tough, hard and contributing player for the Cats.

Yeah, I never said otherwise. I did say that he never contributed much. He did a job and played a role... when he was fit... nothing more, nothing less

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

This may seem strange, but I think he actually could have been a better player than he was.

 

[Chewy]

It's trolling, just hiding behind a shield of ignorance. I respect hodgepodge's Bay 13 Rooke thread more than your posting.

Disagree

An example of trolling is when you earlier made an crack about Peter Crimmins being soft (or when you made repeated cracks about Trent Croad being soft)

Both of them tough-as-teak champions who played 200 games and were good footballers who actually won awards. Sorry. Crimmo would've played 200. He played 176 games and then died of cancer.

Those comments of yours were designed purely to get a rise out of me.

Trolling.

 

[bigfarter]

Max was simply my favourite player at Geelong and his retirement hurts much more than Ablett or Bomber leaving. He was the heart and soul of the club. His teammates lifted around him due to his strength, courage and sheer willpower to win each contest he entered (not that he won them all, but he did win many).

He was a throwback to the old, tougher days of football. On top of that he was a genuine character in a game now mostly bereft of them. And he wasn't a character in the bullying Sam Newman vein or dumb Crawford vein, he was just left-of-centre and funny.

He'll be sorely missed at the Cats (as he was this year) and it's nice to see opposition supporters giving him the plaudits he deserves. Not the greatest of players but somebody who earned his spot through hard work and never let it from his grasp until injury pried his hands open. Or his knees in this case, I'm not good at metaphors.

Love ya Maxy. May the no. 33 guernsey be rested until somebody is willing to step up and grow the impressive mane and facial hair it is now synonymous with.

 

[Chewy]

Max was simply my favourite player at Geelong and his retirement hurts much more than Ablett or Bomber leaving. He was the heart and soul of the club. His teammates lifted around him due to his strength, courage and sheer willpower to win each contest he entered (not that he won them all, but he did win many).

He was a throwback to the old, tougher days of football. On top of that he was a genuine character in a game now mostly bereft of them. And he wasn't a character in the bullying Sam Newman vein or dumb Crawford vein, he was just left-of-centre and funny.

He'll be sorely missed at the Cats (as he was this year) and it's nice to see opposition supporters giving him the plaudits he deserves. Not the greatest of players but somebody who earned his spot through hard work and never let it from his grasp until injury pried his hands open. Or his knees in this case, I'm not good at metaphors.

Love ya Maxy. May the no. 33 guernsey be rested until somebody is willing to step up and grow the impressive mane and facial hair it is now synonymous with.

Good post, mate.

It's actually similar to a post I made earlier when I said Rooke will be remembered (mostly by Cat fans) as the Geelong weirdo with facial hair who had a go, but who was basically a pretty ordinary, limited footballer.

For some reason, this opinion is not considered to be "correct" enough for the main board.

Hopefully the mods leave your post as it is and don't delete it.

 

[sleep]

Chewy: Ordinary Limited Poster. Who tried hard and persevered[FONT=&quot][/FONT]....

Go critique some kids finger paintings ya f'n testicle.

 

[Chewy]

LOL

That's good. I'll remember that and use it on Lunchlady Doris.