Brock McLean

[stueyspencer no12 73]

I'm amazed at the number of posters who still want to have a crack at Brock.

This is the only player [so far as I'm aware] to put his own money [$10,000] into the debt reduction. At that time commentators were amazed--players just don't do this sort of thing!

After last season at a function I attended someone asked Chris Connolly about Brock, why he'd failed to reach his 2006 standards. His reply was--simple--not properly fit since then. He recounted the history which all of us should know.

Outstanding 2006 especially the final v St Kilda,

broke his foot round 1 of 2007 against St Kilda [i recall we lead 5 goals to 2 at the time and lost, the first of 8 losses was it}

injured pre-season in 2008 and had no preseason before struggling onto the field for round 1

ditto in 2009--again, no real pre-season. Connolly went on to add that in 2008 McLean had insisted on playing Round 1 when half-fit, because iof te terrible state of the playing list. Connolly said "we were mad to let him play--it put him back" He then added--'let's give him a decent preseason--you'll see him regain his pace"

I don't know why the club and Brock could not reach agreement but I reckon he's a first-rate player and last Friday night he showed it in my view. I'm sick of people bagging him.

[Keyser Söze 0]

Brock does fully sick burnouts.

[Felix 92]

fully sick mate.

[Nasher 33,162]

Has anyone even mentioned Brock, let alone had a dig at him in recent weeks?

[Juicebox 628]

Due to injuries i don't think we'll ever see him at his best anyway.

Good luck to him. He's gonna need it trying chase Scully/Trengove all day against us B)

[Demonator 93]

I'm amazed at the number of posters who still want to have a crack at Brock.

This is the only player [so far as I'm aware] to put his own money [$10,000] into the debt reduction. At that time commentators were amazed--players just don't do this sort of thing!

After last season at a function I attended someone asked Chris Connolly about Brock, why he'd failed to reach his 2006 standards. His reply was--simple--not properly fit since then. He recounted the history which all of us should know.

Outstanding 2006 especially the final v St Kilda,

broke his foot round 1 of 2007 against St Kilda [i recall we lead 5 goals to 2 at the time and lost, the first of 8 losses was it}

injured pre-season in 2008 and had no preseason before struggling onto the field for round 1

ditto in 2009--again, no real pre-season. Connolly went on to add that in 2008 McLean had insisted on playing Round 1 when half-fit, because iof te terrible state of the playing list. Connolly said "we were mad to let him play--it put him back" He then added--'let's give him a decent preseason--you'll see him regain his pace"

I don't know why the club and Brock could not reach agreement but I reckon he's a first-rate player and last Friday night he showed it in my view. I'm sick of people bagging him.

Ohhhh, a totally fresh thread on an unspoken topic?!

go back to sleep.....

[Felix 92]

Has anyone even mentioned Brock, let alone had a dig at him in recent weeks?

Nope.

[H_T 2,941]

Has anyone even mentioned Brock, let alone had a dig at him in recent weeks?

I was going to mention this too, this one has certainly come from left field...

Perhaps the OP'er has heard this within his work place and had it confused with D'land...

edit: I did mention in another thread earlier this afternoon about Brock 'turns like the Queen Mary' McLean. The thread couldn't have stemmed from that fact, could it ?

Edited April 7, 2010 by High Tower

[Nasher 33,162]

Nope.

That's what I thought too. As HT says, this one definitely comes out of left field.

[H_T 2,941]

That's what I thought too. As HT says, this one definitely comes out of left field.

Note: my edit.

[Demonator 93]

Note: my edit.

Possibly, but I don't even think he turns that quick?!

[stueyspencer no12 73]

I was going to mention this too, this one has certainly come from left field...

Perhaps the OP'er has heard this within his work place and had it confused with D'land...

edit: I did mention in another thread earlier this afternoon about Brock 'turns like the Queen Mary' McLean. The thread couldn't have stemmed from that fact, could it ?

Brock not being rubbished on Demonland--bull---t!

Have a look at the posts on Jack Watts, or High Towere's efforts above. Half you blokes can't wait to have a shot at him. I appreciate that it is really pissing you off watching him play decent footy at another club!

I suggest that every time you feel like having a snipe at him you reach into your pockets and give another $100 to the club. We'd pay off the debt in no time if you did

[biggestred 4,368]

poor mans luke ball. who cares

[H_T 2,941]

Brock not being rubbished on Demonland--bull---t!

Have a look at the posts on Jack Watts, or High Towere's efforts above. Half you blokes can't wait to have a shot at him. I appreciate that it is really pissing you off watching him play decent footy at another club!

I suggest that every time you feel like having a snipe at him you reach into your pockets and give another $100 to the club. We'd pay off the debt in no time if you did

You obviously disagree with an aspect of Brock's footy characteristics (game) as I highlighted. Tell me where I was wrong, support it and then I'll take note of your stance. But not this unsubtantiated garbage.

Fwiw, I've acknowledged his support of Debt Demolition in the past and his onfield attributes. Describing one of his characteristics of his game is hardly a pot shot. I think Bate also has a wide turning circle and I'm a fan of his too. I've mentioned this numbers of times of both players.

It is a very weak point you make in reference to me. That must really p*** you off.

[WonnaJurah 5]

this topic is so 2009

[Rogue 585]

I wouldn't have made a thread defending Brock's honour, but I do think you have a point.

Personally, I'd like every player who leaves us to pop $10K into Debt Demolition first.

[Keyser Söze 0]

Brock not being rubbished on Demonland--bull---t!

Have a look at the posts on Jack Watts, or High Towere's efforts above. Half you blokes can't wait to have a shot at him. I appreciate that it is really pissing you off watching him play decent footy at another club!

I suggest that every time you feel like having a snipe at him you reach into your pockets and give another $100 to the club. We'd pay off the debt in no time if you did

I would if I was an AFL player with pots of money.

I remember hearing that other players gave to the Debt Demolition although for some it was not as much and others just didn't want it publicized.

[Felix 92]

poor mans luke ball. who cares

baaaaaaahahahahahahahahahaha

I watched the replay today, and luke ball was squatting (supposedly hurt) while play was going and Moloney (i think) walked over and pushed him over. Funny moment.

[Keyser Söze 0]

baaaaaaahahahahahahahahahaha

I watched the replay today, and luke ball was squatting (supposedly hurt) while play was going and Moloney (i think) walked over and pushed him over. Funny moment.

Love that gamesmanship. I hope somebody puts it up on youtube, stat.

[H_T 2,941]

baaaaaaahahahahahahahahahaha

I watched the replay today, and luke ball was squatting (supposedly hurt) while play was going and Moloney (i think) walked over and pushed him over. Funny moment.

I thought it was none other than Newton.

[Felix 92]

I thought it was none other than Newton.

I stand corrected..

It was funny how he just walked over and pushed him over. Im still chuckling about it now

[satyricon 267]

I thought it was none other than Newton.

It was Newton, as for Brock McLean great bloke off the field, don't care what he does now on it not a Melbourne player

[Chook 14,605]

I would if I was an AFL player with pots of money.

I remember hearing that other players gave to the Debt Demolition although for some it was not as much and others just didn't want it publicized.

I remember Brad Green being on the Footy Show right after Brock donated, and he all but said "I donated money, but you don't see me bragging about it. The guy just wants to be Captain so bad he'll do anything."

[big tuna 0]

baaaaaaahahahahahahahahahaha

I watched the replay today, and luke ball was squatting (supposedly hurt) while play was going and Moloney (i think) walked over and pushed him over. Funny moment.

it was pretty funny but i think it was Newton ... probably the 2nd best thing he did all day

[Allen Jakovich 516]

I stand corrected..

It was funny how he just walked over and pushed him over. Im still chuckling about it now

Yeah agreed it was a pisser, especially from Newton and the way he nonchalantly pushed him.

ps Brock left us, not the other way round. So this thread isn't worth the screen it's appearing on.

Edited April 7, 2010 by Allen Jakovich