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Mega Thread The Franklin Mint - All Buddy angst, rants, etc to go in here AND NOWHERE ELSE
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I blame Malceski.
Anything about Buddy doesn't come cheap
Agree - how dare he?
I like this bit in the Age, part of an article written by a secret footballer;
"Engage Lance Franklin in a marking contest and pray for support on the ground when the ball hits the deck - as it often does because of his dodgy thumbs or his one true chink: the inability to take a pack mark.
(As exciting and dynamic as ''Buddy'' is, he has never been able to take pack marks like Travis Cloke, Nic Naitanui or Drew Petrie. Crash the pack, recover and snap from 50 metres? Sure, no worries. But taking a grab when the big men fly? Not so much.) "
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...fl-football-20140318-hvk4l.html#ixzz2wMHqPvOE
"Engage Lance Franklin in a marking contest and pray for support on the ground when the ball hits the deck - as it often does because of his dodgy thumbs or his one true chink: the inability to take a pack mark.
(As exciting and dynamic as ''Buddy'' is, he has never been able to take pack marks like Travis Cloke, Nic Naitanui or Drew Petrie. Crash the pack, recover and snap from 50 metres? Sure, no worries. But taking a grab when the big men fly? Not so much.) "
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...fl-football-20140318-hvk4l.html#ixzz2wMHqPvOE
My comment wasn't related to driving license, so I'm not sure why it was quoted.
Thanks secret footballer, master of the bleeding obvious, but we've known that for years. I've often said if Franklin could take a strong contested overhead mark he'd be one of the great players of the modern era, but he cannot. I know I'm old fashioned in many respects, but I just cannot abide players of his height and mobility who cannot catch a ball in the air, especially one-out.
Surely the caption should read, "What on earth was I thinking, I signed for the wrong team!!!".
Meh, it's journalism, it's what they do.
Bosk
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Wasn't so bad in Franklin's younger years when he still had the outrageous speed & agility for a big man. Once he lost that -much of it anyway- he really came back to the pack. Defenders really wised up to him always looking for the cheapy out the back/over the top which didn't help either.
Yep, and I never understood why Franklin opted to stand and contest one-out contests rather than run to space on the lead.
Because it looks cooler to your rugby mates.
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National guidelines are 12 months, unless there are extenuating circumstances, e.g. was off medication at the time but back taking medication which would otherwise have prevented the seizure.
So, hypothetically, if it were induced under ingestion of something known to cause a seizure, then consumption stopped, there may not be any suspension.
When it comes down to it, it's up to the patient's doctor doing the paperwork.
Yes, she does have a NSW licence (or at least she did at that time). She was driving on that licence whilst she was visiting Melbourne for her work. All I'll say is that she's a muso, so drinking was a pretty big part of her after gig routine at that time.
At the time, I remember her being worried about it affecting her ability to drive at home.
JustKickIt
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They have heard similar though:
"No Officer..... Alan Didak wasnt in my car..... I called him and he walked down here" - Heath Shaw
If any of this is true, it just goes to show how amazing our club is that as soon as he goes elsewhere, there are so many issues apparently.
This on SEN today about how bad things are going up there:
This on SEN today about how bad things are going up there:
Whoa! That does not sound too good for the Swans. It did not take long for Franklin to start the rot. Covert Hawks affairs!
Apologies if this has already been discussed. I'm in Bangkok at the moment and not up with all the news. I've received word, and I hasten to add this is pure speculation, but my contact is telling me that this car accident involving Franklin's car and Hannebury is being treated very seriously by the Swans.
They are suspecting Franklin was driving the car and Hannebury is taking the rap. I'm told there are huge concerns at Sydney with the behaviour of Franklin and not very pleased with the way Hannebury is being led astray by Franklin's off field antics. The word also is a number of Swans players are not very happy with Franklin being virtually a law unto himself while they have to tow the line.
I reiterate, this is rumour only, but IF it were true, would any of us be the least bit surprised?
Speaking of being in Bangkok, I walked into a massive book store in the Siam Paragon, I think it was called Kinokuniya. They had books on every conceivable subject. Sport wise, they had 2 full shelves on Manchester United alone, let alone other soccer books. There were shelves on golf, tennis, cricket and just about every other sport imaginable. I searched for Aussie Rules, and there was 1 lousy book. Really puts a light on where we truly stand in world standings.
Oh, and you will never guess what that book was ......... FEV in his own words. I hope the Thais aren't judging our game on the strength of that book.
"Aussie velly sirry people".
OOPS .... just looked up the page and the Franklin incident has been discussed. Apologies.
They are suspecting Franklin was driving the car and Hannebury is taking the rap. I'm told there are huge concerns at Sydney with the behaviour of Franklin and not very pleased with the way Hannebury is being led astray by Franklin's off field antics. The word also is a number of Swans players are not very happy with Franklin being virtually a law unto himself while they have to tow the line.
I reiterate, this is rumour only, but IF it were true, would any of us be the least bit surprised?
Speaking of being in Bangkok, I walked into a massive book store in the Siam Paragon, I think it was called Kinokuniya. They had books on every conceivable subject. Sport wise, they had 2 full shelves on Manchester United alone, let alone other soccer books. There were shelves on golf, tennis, cricket and just about every other sport imaginable. I searched for Aussie Rules, and there was 1 lousy book. Really puts a light on where we truly stand in world standings.
Oh, and you will never guess what that book was ......... FEV in his own words. I hope the Thais aren't judging our game on the strength of that book.
"Aussie velly sirry people".
OOPS .... just looked up the page and the Franklin incident has been discussed. Apologies.
JustKickIt
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If they give him back, can we send him to Geelong next?
Yes, it seems as though this is turning into a major headache for Sydney, and they deserve it.
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Apologies if this has already been discussed. I'm in Bangkok at the moment and not up with all the news. I've received word, and I hasten to add this is pure speculation, but my contact is telling me that this car accident involving Franklin's car and Hannebury is being treated very seriously by the Swans.
They are suspecting Franklin was driving the car and Hannebury is taking the rap. I'm told there are huge concerns at Sydney with the behaviour of Franklin and not very pleased with the way Hannebury is being led astray by Franklin's off field antics. The word also is a number of Swans players are not very happy with Franklin being virtually a law unto himself while they have to tow the line.
I reiterate, this is rumour only, but IF it were true, would any of us be the least bit surprised?
Speaking of being in Bangkok, I walked into a massive book store in the Siam Paragon, I think it was called Kinokuniya. They had books on every conceivable subject. Sport wise, they had 2 full shelves on Manchester United alone, let alone other soccer books. There were shelves on golf, tennis, cricket and just about every other sport imaginable. I searched for Aussie Rules, and there was 1 lousy book. Really puts a light on where we truly stand in world standings.
Oh, and you will never guess what that book was ......... FEV in his own words. I hope the Thais aren't judging our game on the strength of that book.
"Aussie velly sirry people".
OOPS .... just looked up the page and the Franklin incident has been discussed. Apologies.
Doubt Hannerbury is being led astray, moreso birds of a feather.
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This is what happens when your trade is clouded in secrecy - due diligence is non existent
CAVEAT EMPTOR or in this case - thieves in the night
CAVEAT EMPTOR or in this case - thieves in the night
Sorry, not sure how it came up
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