Aker has left the building

[Reality Bus 17]

not sure whether sacked or retired, but a huge disappointment regardless. is still a bloody good player, and has been phenomenal over the years. sorry to see you go aker, you were a walking highlights package. unfortunately, also a walking headline.

tomato sauce is SEN

[H_T 2,941]

not sure whether sacked or retired, but a huge disappointment regardless. is still a bloody good player, and has been phenomenal over the years. sorry to see you go aker, you were a walking highlights package. unfortunately, also a walking headline.

tomato sauce is SEN

Reportedly SACKED - The Age

M.Stevens - "continual breaches of trust, according to dogs" - twitter

[Steamin Demon 370]

What a joke, PC gone crazy. This is all the dogs need before that tiny window closes this year.

[big tuna 0]

If he has been sacked it is such an undignified way to go out... not even final game or farewell

[Deestroy All 14,262]

What is Giansiracusa's link to all this?

[Whispering_Jack 28,013]

What a joke, PC gone crazy. This is all the dogs need before that tiny window closes this year.

I have a feeling that the Bulldogs had no choice. If he kept opening his trap when he was constantly warned not to do it, then he forced the Dogs to act. Of course, it could be for something completely different but I think the leadership group has had a gutful.

[Eth 4]

Considering he was a chance for selection, something obviously happened today that forced his sacking.

[Face Your Demons 175]

We don't know the why or the real why, but talk about shooting your self in the foot. The doggy might have just blown there season

[Skipper3 7]

What a joke, PC gone crazy. This is all the dogs need before that tiny window closes this year.

Dont agree at all.

He breached the trust with the football club too many times - end of story. The Bulldogs could not have any more "leaks" out of their football club coming from this bloke. It doesn't matter if he is the best player on the list or not - a football club demands trust, end of story.

[Real Demon 232]

It's no great loss to the Dogs.

He has been ineffectual this year, and there are younger better players pushing for the spot in the team ahead of Acker.

A few years ago, he may have been the difference between the Dogs winning and not winning a flag, but not now.

Good move by the Dogs......if he wasn't getting a game, then he would be bleating in the newspaper every week about it in the lead up to the finals, and that's just another distraction the Dogs don't need.

If he had have shut up and not made it all about him all the time, he would still be there.

Edited July 21, 2010 by Real Demon

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

I have a feeling that the Bulldogs had no choice. If he kept opening his trap when he was constantly warned not to do it, then he forced the Dogs to act. Of course, it could be for something completely different but I think the leadership group has had a gutful.

Agree. Aker has now burnt his bridges at 2 clubs in poor circumstances.

It's no great loss to the Dogs.

He has been ineffectual this year, and their are younger better players pushing for the spot in the team ahead of Acker.

A few years ago, he may have been the difference between the Dogs winning and not winning a flag, but not now.

Good move by the Dogs......if he wasn't getting a game, then he would be bleating in the newspaper every week about it in the lead up to the finals, and that's just another distraction the Dogs don't need.

If he had have shut up and not made it all about him all the time, he would still be there.

Agree. He was on a one year contract and they sacked two months early. Ho Hum.

[Deestroy All 14,262]

It's all about Akker, he's done it at 2 clubs now.

BUT, I reckon the Bulldogs have stuffed up a bit. What, they can't deal with someone that whinges about wanting a game? Boohoo. Who cares?

What if someone gets injured? Johnson or Higgins go down on the eve of finals. I'd want an idiot with a big mouth that gets it done in finals as backup. And if he fails, they can then cut the cord instead of going too early.

I say all this based on what has been said up until now, of course there could be more to it.

[P-man 13,224]

As controversial a figure as he's been, it will be a shame if this is the way in which he exits league footy.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

What if someone gets injured? Johnson or Higgins go down on the eve of finals. I'd want an idiot with a big mouth that gets it done in finals as backup. And if he fails, they can then cut the cord instead of going too early.

I wouldn't.

Any track record is seven years old and Aker has struggled to make an impact at AFL and VFL. He is not a worthy replace for Johnson or Higgins.

I rather go into the finals without any idiots destroying club culture.

[beelzebub 22,244]

Foot gun shoot !!

[Deeoldfart 7,788]

Sad to see such an illustrious career end in this way IMO.

[Western Demon 0]

I don't know the specific circumstances of the sacking, I doubt if it's still directly related to the 'gay' comment - probably massive continuing personality clashes.

Aker is just too much his own man. Personally, I think he has not only been a brilliant player, but if you listened to his commentary on games and strategy, he is very thoughtful: I imagine he's a very intelligent bloke, but just not suited to team mentality or -more obviously- club culture. So ultimately a negative even destructive element, especially in a game like ours.

I doubt if we'll see him outside of media now, and unfortunately made into a clown, rather than a thinker. I can't see him in any administrative role. Perhaps he'd enjoy captain/coach in a decent country side ?

Farewell Aker, we've enjoyed the ride. Give us one last handstand

[beelzebub 22,244]

So...did the Doggies suddenly wake up one morning and see a different Aker to the one they took on 3 odd years back ??

Puppies a littel precious !! lol.. No so much a Woof as a wimper !!

[Jaded No More 58,489]

I wouldn't.

Any track record is seven years old and Aker has struggled to make an impact at AFL and VFL. He is not a worthy replace for Johnson or Higgins.

I rather go into the finals without any idiots destroying club culture.

I don't disagree that Aker is a moron, but I know who I'd rather in the GF when given a choice between Aker or some untried kid.

Of course the Dogs may not need to replace injured players in finals, but it has happened before, and I reckon when you're so close to winning and at the same time, so close to having your window of opportunities close, you put up with [censored] if they can play (or take risks on guys like Barry Hall).

He's definitely been down on output this year, but he's exactly the sort who will pop up in a final with 4 goals and win you a game (Nick Davis style).

Still, not shocked the Dogs let him go. In the end he was never willing to learn from his mistakes or take club directions, so he has nobody to blame but himself. A brilliantly decorated career, and a champion player, who will be remembered mostly for having a big mouth. A real shame.

[Deestroy All 14,262]

I wouldn't.

Any track record is seven years old and Aker has struggled to make an impact at AFL and VFL. He is not a worthy replace for Johnson or Higgins.

I rather go into the finals without any idiots destroying club culture.

Because 2 more months is going to make a difference to 85 years of failure, bar 1.

No one in their current VFL team could step in and bust open a final, except Akker.

[gOLLy 401]

What is Giansiracusa's link to all this?

Or Gilbees

[Deefolt 0]

wasnt about what he said was the fact that he told the club that it was edited. The club stood by him taking him on his word, then it was found out nothing was edited without his permission thus embarrassing the club.

And incidents previous of course. That is my 2c

[Prof 15]

Sometimes you find 'trouble' but never buy it. Aker was a great footballer but ...

[dee-luded 2,958]

Sometimes you find 'trouble' but never buy it. Aker was a great footballer but ...

Thats the Key word, Was.

He's since let his tongue do the Twalking,,, instead of his feet. Maybe he should have taught his Tongue to kick & handball instead! He does stand on his head.

[Sydney Dee 1]

Sign him up!