Ball no longer a Saint, confirmed.

[Rogue 585]

Thought I would be the first to say it.

Don't think you are and don't think this needed a new thread

So Luke Ball might re-sign with St.Kilda, would probably prefer to go to Collingwood and may have some misgivings about coming to Melbourne? OK.

:D

umm...thats not a fault of power point...just your equipment !!

I bet he's heard that one before

Sorry 45, couldn't resist.

[Chelly 742]

Did you know that an ant can lift more compared to its bodyweight than any other living thing on the planet?

... except for Cale Morton.

[Hobbits's 17]

... except for Cale Morton.

Good exception to the rule. That may change this summer.

[Matt Demon 1,387]

Did you know that an ant can lift more compared to its bodyweight than any other living thing on the planet?

I do actually, I watch to many docos on foxtel.

[Matt Demon 1,387]

Do you have any secrets to make a good choc ripple cake?

A touch of vanilla essence and icing sugar in the whip cream?

Dip the biscuits In some Brandy. Your spot on with the Vanilla essence and icing sugar. Getting back to the thread surely we didn't need another Luke Ball thread when we don't have any news to report?

[Hobbits's 17]

Dip the biscuits In some Brandy. Your spot on with the Vanilla essence and icing sugar.

You guys should start up a Master Chef thread...

[Sir Why You Little 34,615]

Dip the biscuits In some Brandy. Your spot on with the Vanilla essence and icing sugar. Getting back to the thread surely we didn't need another Luke Ball thread when we don't have any news to report?

Brandy, Vanilla essence & icing Sugar!!! Wow i have always loved chocolate Ripple Cake SO MUCH !!!!

[LITTLE STINGA 1]

Has anyone on here heard Ball say he doesn't want to play for Melbourne? We are bagging the guy purely on speculation created by the d/heads in the media.

Yes if Ball reads just one paragraph of Caro's masterpiece then he will certainly stay at St.Kilda. YEAH RIGHT. Caro's articles are only good for cleaning the barbie. What positive spin do people think we should get? We are currently the wooden spooners we can only sell the future and I think it is understandable that some people would want us to show something first before they look at us positively.

[beelzebub 22,230]

Yes if Ball reads just one paragraph of Caro's masterpiece then he will certainly stay at St.Kilda. YEAH RIGHT. Caro's articles are only good for cleaning the barbie. What positive spin do people think we should get? We are currently the wooden spooners we can only sell the future and I think it is understandable that some people would want us to show something first before they look at us positively.

If we all took this attitude then nothing would be achieved as we'd need proof of concept before setting out on anything.

Season 2010 will be quite different to 2009.. Dont need to be a Rhodes scholar to know this. Ball , or anyone for that matter would only need to look as far as the development of the list as well as the anticipated inclusions to know we will not just be competitive next year you better give us a little respect or we'll bit your ass.

Ball ought to know what a club has to do in order to set itself up for longer term success and he ought to know that having done the prior we are looking to exact the latter.

How many teams are actually wooden spooners because it suits them ?? few id chance. No one will care where we finished in 09 when were playing finals in 011 !! Nor should he ( Ball) be too concerned.

Still...maybe he's not the leader he spouted to be...but a lazy lamb of a follower !! we'll see <_<

Some people make things happen..others just watch

[LITTLE STINGA 1]

If we all took this attitude then nothing would be achieved as we'd need proof of concept before setting out on anything.

I wrote that it was understandable that doesn't mean it's right. I think we will surprise a few people and if Ball doesn't come to the club he will be one of them.

[beelzebub 22,230]

I wrote that it was understandable that doesn't mean it's right. I think we will surprise a few people and if Ball doesn't come to the club he will be one of them.

I think were going to surprise more than a few....many of them Melbourne supporters !!

[Sir Why You Little 34,615]

I think were going to surprise more than a few....many of them Melbourne supporters !!

Don't Forget a very important point in all this Reporting. The Media would Love Luke Ball to go to the Filth, as it sells Newspapers & Radio Ratings.

Luke Ball Coming to the MFC is still Big to them but not as Huge. The Media LOVE the Filth for one reason.

If you read Saintsational Threads, the feeling over there is that he has gone from St. Kilda as of last weekend-i haven't read threads Tonight.

[stevethemanjordan 6,952]

Some people make things happen..others just watch

Sounds familiar for some reason........

[Guest hangon007]

Wait one second ... one minute we are having a crucifixion next minute were not ... come on lets just make up our minds.

I've completed my course on ... How to make chocolate cakes ... he better like cake.

One way or another I say we ditch the powerpoint ... lets just buy him a coffee give him the cakes & we should be right.

He would have to be getting all this terrible bad advice if he didn't choose us .... surely. (Yes, I called you surely.)

Edited November 2, 2009 by hangon007

[Steamin Demon 370]

I am looking forward to winning the premiership in 2013 with a team entirely built from draft picks. Bailey can get up on the stage and shout "Chris Judd, Robbie Warnock, Luke Ball ... YOU WERE WRONG!"

Like it Maurie like it !!! I'm of the thinking if he needs to be pressured or dazzeled (Dave) I don't want him.

[45HG 1,539]

Don't think you are and don't think this needed a new thread

:D

I bet he's heard that one before

Sorry 45, couldn't resist.

I note that you chose a decidedly smaller font size. I assume it is to match the size of your....wit.

And yes, you got me

[Whispering_Jack 28,010]

Some people make things happen..others just watch

And permit me to say that if Ball still wants to go to Collingwood as some have indicated, then he can expect to do plenty of watching.

If the Pies were lucky to fall into 4th place with an injury free season and an unbelievably easy fixture this year, I don't see them featuring in 2010.

They're getting stale after having the same coach for more than a decade without ultimate success. Buckley will be watching over MM's shoulder at every move. They are showing some signs that they might be on the decline and they need someone like Ball more than we do. That just about says it all.

[Sir Why You Little 34,615]

And permit me to say that if Ball still wants to go to Collingwood as some have indicated, then he can expect to do plenty of watching.

If the Pies were lucky to fall into 4th place with an injury free season and an unbelievably easy fixture this year, I don't see them featuring in 2010.

They're getting stale after having the same coach for more than a decade without ultimate success. Buckley will be watching over MM's shoulder at every move. They are showing some signs that they might be on the decline and they need someone like Ball more than we do. That just about says it all.

I agree with your words here Mr Whispering, But will Collingwood be able to snare him? Port Adelaide have picks 8-9. Will they Let Luke Ball Get Through. Port Adelaide just Detest Collingwood as most of us here do. They will do them no favours. Will this make Mr Ball come directly to us or stay at the aints, so at least he will know his destination?

Stay Tuned.....

[LITTLE STINGA 1]

And permit me to say that if Ball still wants to go to Collingwood as some have indicated, then he can expect to do plenty of watching.

If the Pies were lucky to fall into 4th place with an injury free season and an unbelievably easy fixture this year, I don't see them featuring in 2010.

They're getting stale after having the same coach for more than a decade without ultimate success. Buckley will be watching over MM's shoulder at every move. They are showing some signs that they might be on the decline and they need someone like Ball more than we do. That just about says it all.

The only problem with this post is that Collingwood are at there most dangerous when they are written off. Overrate them like every Collingwood supporters and they will definately miss the 8.

[H_T 2,941]

And permit me to say that if Ball still wants to go to Collingwood as some have indicated, then he can expect to do plenty of watching.

If the Pies were lucky to fall into 4th place with an injury free season and an unbelievably easy fixture this year, I don't see them featuring in 2010.

They're getting stale after having the same coach for more than a decade without ultimate success. Buckley will be watching over MM's shoulder at every move. They are showing some signs that they might be on the decline and they need someone like Ball more than we do. That just about says it all.

And Pendlebury's body is falling apart....where is Old Xav when the topic turns to Collingw%$# ?

[Swampfox 190]

This Luke Ball saga has gone on far too long

I am over it

The ONLY Luke that we want is TAPSCOTT at pick #11

Looks the goods to me

[alpha33 277]

According to Stephen Reilly in today's Australian:

LUKE Ball's future, at least for one more season, appears to be with St Kilda.

The estranged former captain and best-and-fairest winner is understood to be loathe to expose himself to the uncertainty of this month's national draft and continues to ignore interest from Melbourne, the only club able to offer him a certain way out of Moorabbin.

Ball, who attended the wedding of St Kilda teammate Michael Gardiner in South Melbourne yesterday, returned to Melbourne from a vacation in the US in the early hours of last Thursday but is expected to leave the country for a further holiday tomorrow without having met or even spoken with the Demons.

Not even the courtesy of a meeting and this from someone who was only good enough for the VFL when we last met St. Kilda in Round 22.

[45HG 1,539]

I'd have laughed at myself a month ago if I heard myself say this but I too am well over this circus.

[Redleg 37,809]

Not even the courtesy of a meeting and this from someone who was only good enough for the VFL when we last met St. Kilda in Round 22.

If this report is true it strengthens my view as seen in the thread title. I know that doesn't mean his manager couldn't have spoken to us, but that is not the same thing when a player is deciding his future. He would have at least spoken to the Coach to get a feel for the club. If true this bloke wants nothing to do with us and personally the feeling is mutual. Another sliver of motivation for the Demons.

[pantaloons 2,019]

I felt from the outset that St. Kilda was still a very real option for Ball. Melbourne was always the only other realistic option, and by the time we're beginning our triple hat-trick premiership blast from 2013-2017 he won't be good enough to make the side. I can see why beginning another rebuild and then not seeing the fruit of it doesn't appeal to him. Having said that, I can also see why Brent Moloney will likely rupture Ball's spleen in a crunching tackle next year.