When will the Collingwood fans stop sooking about the AA squad?

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Seriously, so you don't have any players in the squad, big deal! Instead of taking it as something to be proud of, that your team doesn't really need a standout type of player in order for you to do well, all i've seen is bickering and sulking, then the unbelievable statement from one fan that said Collingwood is bigger than the AFL. I can only hope it was tongue in cheek.

The players who made the AA squad, deserve to be there, and that should be respected. It doesn't mean the rest of the 500+ players are rubbish, just unlucky that this competition is so even, and the battle to be the best player in a certain position, is always going to be very tight.

 

[greennick]

About this time next year...

 

[The Majestic]

I'm not too worried about the AA thing, I am more worried about Saturday night, that's what means the most. Nothing against the All Australian Team, but I care more about the final this week.

 

[Upgrayedd]

They wont.

 

[KissStephanie]

Seriously, so you don't have any players in the squad, big deal!

It is an absolute disgrace that at least Tarkyn Lockyer was overlooked for the top-40 list. His performances and his stats clearly indicate that it was wrong. That said, I personally don't really care, and I have absolutely no doubt that the team will use it as extra motivation this weekend.

Collingwood have beaten Sydney twice this season, yet the Swans are firm favourites to win on Saturday. The players must be wondering what it takes to earn some respect. Now this decision just tops it off, so I expect and hope the players will take it to the field instead.

 

[Big Nasty]

If Collingwood don't like how the All Australian team is selected, why has it taken them this long to complain about it?... Thats right they don't have a player in the side this year.

 

[Budda 230]

Lockyer and Shaw were unlucky not to get in the squad. But they only would've been making up the numbers in the list of 40.

 

[thepower]

It is an absolute disgrace that at least Tarkyn Lockyer was overlooked for the top-40 list. His performances and his stats clearly indicate that it was wrong. That said, I personally don't really care, and I have absolutely no doubt that the team will use it as extra motivation this weekend.

is that like when you study your ass off for an exam, stress and lose sleep over it, and then when time comes to do it you tell your mates "i dont really care how i go anyway"?

 

[strategy]

They have every right to be upset about 1 or 2 of their players missing out .
The selection process is a farce and so is the AA squad.
The AA should be scrapped or the selectors scrapped .

 

[KissStephanie]

If Collingwood don't like how the All Australian team is selected why has it taken them this long to complain about it?

What sort of logic is this? Collingwood complained about it as soon as the squad was announced. When do you want Collingwood to complain about it? Before the squad was even announced?

Thats right they don't have a player in the side.

You don't make any sense. Collingwood supporters are justifiably sharing an opinion regarding the non-selection of at least Tarkyn Lockyer in the 2007 all-Australian squad, and what on earth does that have to do with the selection of all-Australian teams from the past? Please elaborate.

is that like when you study your ass off for an exam, stress and lose sleep over it, and then when time comes to do it you tell your mates "i dont really care how i go anyway"?

Firstly, I don't have an "ass." Mine is an arse. Secondly, what on earth are you on about anyway? It is exactly as I said it. Why don't you take my post on face value?

Yes, it is a disgrace that at least Lockyer was not included in the top-40, and no, I don't particularly care too much because it is a team sport. Did you get that this time?

Lockyer and Shaw were unlucky not to get in the squad. But they only would've been making up the numbers in the list of 40.

That depends on personal opinion as some people had Lockyer in the first 18.

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"Well I used to stand for something, now I'm on my hands and knees, traded in my God for this war, he signs his name with a capital G" - Nine Inch Nails

 

[CirrusC2]

Collingwood have beaten Sydney twice this season, yet the Swans are firm favourites to win on Saturday. The players must be wondering what it takes to earn some respect.

The favouritism is only derived from the betting - if the odds are out of whack, chuck some money on it!

 

[lion_gooner]

when they get jobs which will be never

 

[Aristotel]

when they get jobs which will be never

More 'insightful wisdom' from this forum's most idiotic poster....


Lion Gooner = Zero Football knowledge.

 

[STC]

Well personally I thought Lockyer was incredibly unlucky not to at least make the 40, but obviously it's a disaster since Eddie makes a big deal over it.

How sad to see Collingwood get the raw end of a deal, just like they do every year with TV coverage, fixturing (in September too), and everything else.

They really could use a bit more help from the AFL.

Eddie's statement, "They should've learnt after the Team of the Century," was even worse. When will he finally stop whinging and get over it? He wants the team changed just so a Collingwood player gets in. Apparently Collingwood is a selection criteria for everything.

 

[ThePeckers]

More 'insightful wisdom' from this forum's most idiotic poster....


Lion Gooner = Zero Football knowledge.

I think you should just go find someone from Melbourne FC and pat each other on the back and tell each other it will be alright.

 

[Plogs]

No AA's would be great ammo for Mick & the boys come Saturday night i would suggest.

 

[The Majestic]

I think it's good that Collingwood has no player in the Alcholics Anonymous team, it means we have healthy players.

 

[dees 4 life]

I think it's good that Collingwood has no player in the Alcholics Anonymous team, it means we have healthy players.

Wow, i have only now just reganded conciousness from laughing soo hard for the past 2 hours over this cracking joke.

Great work and keep the comedy comming.

 

[old_clint]

About the same time they stop sooking about the AFL Team of the Century.

 

[thepower]

never gets old

but seriously, lockyer shouldve been in the squad. i had him in my AA team!

 

[SuperDanyle]

tbh i think collingwood are stiff. lockyer and burns have been awesome better than del santo imo

 

[Aristotel]

tbh i think collingwood are stiff. lockyer and burns have been awesome better than del santo imo

I almost fell over when I saw Del Santo's name....

IMHO Lockyer was the only Collingwood player that should have at least made the list of 40.

 

[2minNoodle]

never gets old

but seriously, lockyer shouldve been in the squad. i had him in my AA team!

Lockyer needs to grow some pubes before he should be considered.

 

[someday-somehow]

The selection criteria was taken from a pool of backmen, centre's comprising of rucks and onballers and forwards therefore lockyer would only fit into the centre on-ballers section and it was there he was against some pretty stiff competition. It does not mean he wasn't within the 40 best players of the competition.
I'm sure most people don't care about the AA team, I certainly don't but for Eddie to suggest that it may be some sort of conspiracy against collingwood is just another lame attempt of his to try and make collingwood the centre of the universe.

 

[The Royal Sampler]

I couldn't give a rat's arse.

It sucks for individual players, but it's good for the club, in that no-one can say "but wait, I'm an AA player" during contract negotiations.

The other clubs can keep their hype.