I heard on the radio this morning, the end of a news statement on MMM (missed the first part) that Luke Ball has stated that he doesn't want to come to the Dees b/c he feels he would not be adequately supported by our midfield.

That's all I heard. Did anyone else catch the full story?

Pretty short sighted of Ball if it's true.

That stinks of Eddie talk

I heard on the radio this morning, the end of a news statement on MMM (missed the first part) that Luke Ball has stated that he doesn't want to come to the Dees b/c he feels he would not be adequately supported by our midfield.

That's all I heard. Did anyone else catch the full story?

Pretty short sighted of Ball if it's true.

is LB the be all and end all, if doesnt want to play for us so what, whos judgement would you trust R LYON or D BAILEY?

is LB the be all and end all, if doesnt want to play for us so what, whos judgement would you trust R LYON or D BAILEY?

No he is not and there looks to be a few other options.

Not sure how Bailey and Lyons judgement have anything to do with it though

I'll...buy a membership.

Contacted W_J yet?

I heard on the radio this morning, the end of a news statement on MMM (missed the first part) that Luke Ball has stated that he doesn't want to come to the Dees b/c he feels he would not be adequately supported by our midfield.

That's all I heard. Did anyone else catch the full story?

Pretty short sighted of Ball if it's true.

Not adequately supported? Well that would be the opposite to the issues he was having at St Kilda. He can't have it both ways.

Fair slap in the face if true.

Edited October 15, 200916 yr by wisedog

Not adequately supported? Well that would be the opposite to the issues he was having at St Kilda. He can't have it both ways.

Fair slap in the face if true.

Might speak to a lack of confidence in his body's ability to hold up to a full time midfield role (complete with tag).

I'd prefer we looked to someone who has a chance of being in the side when our serious premiership window opens up (as opposite to our "finals window")

I have an extremely respectable collection of movies. Luke is welcome to come over and watch them, I even have THE GOONIES (yep, the goonies)

HEY YOU GUYS!!

Edited October 15, 200916 yr by stevenDEMON

Might speak to a lack of confidence in his body's ability to hold up to a full time midfield role (complete with tag).

yeah, good point.

Hang on , i think this is what he wants :

I would be prepared to pick him up and drive him all the way out to Cranbourne for training

I heard on the radio this morning, the end of a news statement on MMM (missed the first part) that Luke Ball has stated that he doesn't want to come to the Dees b/c he feels he would not be adequately supported by our midfield.

That's all I heard. Did anyone else catch the full story?

Pretty short sighted of Ball if it's true.

Good. I hope he goes in the draft and the Tigers or Freo take him so he can listen to our song for the next 3 years when we play. I'd rather us get someone with some character.

Edited October 15, 200916 yr by Rojik of the Arctic

I heard on the radio this morning, the end of a news statement on MMM (missed the first part) that Luke Ball has stated that he doesn't want to come to the Dees b/c he feels he would not be adequately supported by our midfield.

That's all I heard. Did anyone else catch the full story?

Pretty short sighted of Ball if it's true.

I was listening to 3AW last night & Dwayne Russell mentioned in one quick sentence something about Luke Ball & Richmond. I listened for the next 45 minutes, but nothing more was said & was frustrated that I couldn't get it clarified.

There's doesn't seem to be anything in todays paper OR on any forum regarding Ball/Richmond!!!

I was listening to 3AW last night & Dwayne Russell mentioned in one quick sentence something about Luke Ball & Richmond. I listened for the next 45 minutes, but nothing more was said & was frustrated that I couldn't get it clarified.

There's doesn't seem to be anything in todays paper OR on any forum regarding Ball/Richmond!!!

cos it was Dwayne Russell talking sh!t. What else do you expect from him?

A mate of mine is an Old Xav player and friends of Luke Ball. Last Saturday Old Xavs had an end of season [censored] up which Luke Ball attended. My mate told me that late in the day after about 10+ beers Luke was asked about the likelihood of coming to Melbourne. Luke said that initially he was not that interested as he thought that Melbourne had a weak list and was a long way behind the competition, however, he now realises that Melbourne has a very exciting young list. Paul Connors has told him Melbourne will make the finals in 2011 and that he expects Melbourne to be pressing for a flag inside Luke Balls career. My mate told me that although Luke did not say he was coming to Melbourne he gave all the impression that this was the likely outcome.

A mate of mine is an Old Xav player and friends of Luke Ball. Last Saturday Old Xavs had an end of season [censored] up which Luke Ball attended. My mate told me that late in the day after about 10+ beers Luke was asked about the likelihood of coming to Melbourne. Luke said that initially he was not that interested as he thought that Melbourne had a weak list and was a long way behind the competition, however, he now realises that Melbourne has a very exciting young list. Paul Connors has told him Melbourne will make the finals in 2011 and that he expects Melbourne to be pressing for a flag inside Luke Balls career. My mate told me that although Luke did not say he was coming to Melbourne he gave all the impression that this was the likely outcome.

That's encouraging.

A mate of mine is an Old Xav player and friends of Luke Ball. Last Saturday Old Xavs had an end of season [censored] up which Luke Ball attended. My mate told me that late in the day after about 10+ beers Luke was asked about the likelihood of coming to Melbourne. Luke said that initially he was not that interested as he thought that Melbourne had a weak list and was a long way behind the competition, however, he now realises that Melbourne has a very exciting young list. Paul Connors has told him Melbourne will make the finals in 2011 and that he expects Melbourne to be pressing for a flag inside Luke Balls career. My mate told me that although Luke did not say he was coming to Melbourne he gave all the impression that this was the likely outcome.

Granted I have no way of knowing for sure and I've heard it 27th-hand, but isn't Luke Ball still overseas?

I thought Connors said following the conclusion of trade week that Ball was going overseas on holiday for 2 weeks to clear his head & make a decision.

We're not at 2 weeks just yet, let alone last Saturday.

I would've thought if he was in melb he'd have been harassed by Hutchy et al and we'd have seen his face on the news stating "No comment at this stage."

Granted I have no way of knowing for sure and I've heard it 27th-hand, but isn't Luke Ball still overseas?

I thought Connors said following the conclusion of trade week that Ball was going overseas on holiday for 2 weeks to clear his head & make a decision.

We're not at 2 weeks just yet, let alone last Saturday.

I would've thought if he was in melb he'd have been harassed by Hutchy et al and we'd have seen his face on the news stating "No comment at this stage."

I can confirm that Luke ball went overseas last Sunday the day after the Old Xav end of season [censored] up.

Edited October 16, 200916 yr by Grand New Flag

I can confirm that Luke ball wenty overseas last Sunday after the day after the Old Xav end of season [censored] up.

Fair enough. Settles that.

A mate of mine is an Old Xav player and friends of Luke Ball. Last Saturday Old Xavs had an end of season [censored] up which Luke Ball attended. My mate told me that late in the day after about 10+ beers Luke was asked about the likelihood of coming to Melbourne. Luke said that initially he was not that interested as he thought that Melbourne had a weak list and was a long way behind the competition, however, he now realises that Melbourne has a very exciting young list. Paul Connors has told him Melbourne will make the finals in 2011 and that he expects Melbourne to be pressing for a flag inside Luke Balls career. My mate told me that although Luke did not say he was coming to Melbourne he gave all the impression that this was the likely outcome.

That's reassuring! I'd love to have Luke Ball at the Dees, but only if he wants to come across. It does strike me as odd, however, that a full time professional athlete had not thought about his options and had written off Melbourne as shyte without considering our list-to-be.

In any case, I work a full time job, and love to follow the Dees as a hobby. Luke Ball, on the other hand, is making his career out of the game. If he decides against coming to our club, I would never hold it against him. After all, he needs to make the best of his career as he sees fit. Good luck to him either way. I just don't want him at Melbourne under sufferance, because I know we're better than that.