Barry Hall: Fairy Floss

[Jumping Jack Clennett 1,662]

Everyone keeps harping on about how tough big bustling Barry Hall is, and watching the game last night, I was hoping he'd bump a few Collingwoog blokes. But all he did was get reported for swearing!!!

Then I tried to think about the tough stuff he's done, and all I could think of was a backhander to Staker, and crashing into a few full-backs' backs. Has he ever done a good shirtfront? Has he ever taken a mark running back into the pack like J. Brown? Just because he's ugly, and tattooed,and likes boxing, everyone says he's tough.

He disappointed me against Collingwood. I was hoping he'd shake Pendlebury or Thomas's bones.

[Sir Why You Little 35,321]

Everyone keeps harping on about how tough big bustling Barry Hall is, and watching the game last night, I was hoping he'd bump a few Collingwoog blokes. But all he did was get reported for swearing!!!

Then I tried to think about the tough stuff he's done, and all I could think of was a backhander to Staker, and crashing into a few full-backs' backs. Has he ever done a good shirtfront? Has he ever taken a mark running back into the pack like J. Brown? Just because he's ugly, and tattooed,and likes boxing, everyone says he's tough.

He disappointed me against Collingwood. I was hoping he'd shake Pendlebury or Thomas's bones.

He did lay one in the goal square which i would be suprised if it was not cited-but then again he did play in the 2005 Grand Final!!!

[dee-luded 2,958]

Everyone keeps harping on about how tough big bustling Barry Hall is, and watching the game last night, I was hoping he'd bump a few Collingwoog blokes. But all he did was get reported for swearing!!!

Then I tried to think about the tough stuff he's done, and all I could think of was a backhander to Staker, and crashing into a few full-backs' backs. Has he ever done a good shirtfront? Has he ever taken a mark running back into the pack like J. Brown? Just because he's ugly, and tattooed,and likes boxing, everyone says he's tough.

He disappointed me against Collingwood. I was hoping he'd shake Pendlebury or Thomas's bones.

Thats right, but it wasn't a backhander that decked Staker, it was a beautiful punch that took him down, Unfortunately it was an act of thuggery. One of the few times he's actually done that thuggery stuff. Mostly he's huff 'n' puff, push n' shove with a bit of niggle & glaring talk.

He's just a good big tall forward who lacks the necessary support to get the Doggies across the line.

[Gorgoroth 12,447]

He is good in the ring.

On the field he has to try and shut that part of himself out otherwise he will crack and do another Staker act.

But no, he was always a lead up forward never a brute forward like a Carey, Brown etc

[waynewussell 4,236]

Great post. I remember the number Yze and Neitz and others did on him when he played for the Saints. O'Brien called his bluff and Big Bazza managed to abuse an umpire! Can't do it for Doggies when it counts! Poor selection... Ackabwas a better choice. Dogs continue to shoot themselves in the foot!

[Sir Why You Little 35,321]

Great post. I remember the number Yze and Neitz and others did on him when he played for the Saints. O'Brien called his bluff and Big Bazza managed to abuse an umpire! Can't do it for Doggies when it counts! Poor selection... Ackabwas a better choice. Dogs continue to shoot themselves in the foot!

You mean the 98 semi in front of the MCC??

[PeterJames 46]

I think Barry is actually quite soft. It was well known at St. Kilda that he was. Yes he is big and can throw a punch that doesnt make you tough! I can;t remember him going back with the flight and taking a mark ala J.Brown or Rivers even!

[dee-luded 2,958]

Great post. I remember the number Yze and Neitz and others did on him when he played for the Saints. O'Brien called his bluff and Big Bazza managed to abuse an umpire! Can't do it for Doggies when it counts! Poor selection... Ackabwas a better choice. Dogs continue to shoot themselves in the foot!

Oh, you mean that final against Us @ the 'G' when he did his Nana, then we got on top & won. That game he was traveling to the ground, driving his car, with fellow teammates in the car in Punt Rd near Swan St trying to get across to turn down Brunton Ave but I had him Boxed In, & kept him locked away on the wrong side of the road with the look away block & stay maneuver, he was very frustrated & missed his turn point. The things you do.

[Old Man Rivers 326]

Thats right, but it wasn't a backhander that decked Staker, it was a beautiful punch that took him down, Unfortunately it was an act of thuggery.

That was No beutiful Punch

It was a cowardly King Hit against a bloke not expecting Contact.

He is a thug & should never have been allowed to play in the 2005 GF

As much as I despise everything Collingwood, good on Harry O for standing up to the frustrated Old Man.

[Gorgoroth 12,447]

Harry O only stood up to him cos he knew that Barry would not do anything, he would not do the same in a environment like a ring.

Harry O is a [censored], babbles on about respect and treating everyone nice and saving the world and crap then abuses people out on the field.

Two faced really and if he gets smashed in a game I'll cheer.

[Steamin Demon 370]

Harry O only stood up to him cos he knew that Barry would not do anything, he would not do the same in a environment like a ring.

Harry O is a [censored], babbles on about respect and treating everyone nice and saving the world and crap then abuses people out on the field.

Two faced really and if he gets smashed in a game I'll cheer.

Couldn't have said it better myself !!!

[dee-luded 2,958]

That was No beutiful Punch

It was a cowardly King Hit against a bloke not expecting Contact.

He is a thug & should never have been allowed to play in the 2005 GF

As much as I despise everything Collingwood, good on Harry O for standing up to the frustrated Old Man.

You obviously didn't read what I posted, & it was thuggish. But he is not a thug by the standards of old tough men. Hall is way behind and would not be considered as a thug compared to them.

It wasn't cowardly, but is certainly unacceptable & was totally out of order for the game.

IMO, he not a thug, but a bit of a bully boy. Very much similar to the way BT played the game.

I suggest you check your hatred & Bias to see what you find.

[Ash35 425]

Harry O only stood up to him cos he knew that Barry would not do anything, he would not do the same in a environment like a ring.

Harry O is a [censored], babbles on about respect and treating everyone nice and saving the world and crap then abuses people out on the field.

Two faced really and if he gets smashed in a game I'll cheer.

Yep, super post.

It's very easy to gob off at someone when you know they can't do anything back at you.

All O'B did was bump Hall from his blind side when Barry was chasing a Collingwood player. Apparently that makes O'B think he should give Baz a mouthful while he is laying on the ground.

Nothing wrong with the sheppard, but the follow up spray was pretty weak from O'B.

But I suppose in a final, anything goes. I noticed Collingwood were very lippy the other night.

Not just O'B but "Captain Courageous" Maxwell and even Swan were gobbing off at stages. I wonder if they will be as lippy in a couple of Saturdays time against Geelong.

[Red Sox 2]

Harry O'Brien is a [censored] and all about his own words.

Again, he used those cheap words to get into Barry's face. If anyone is weak it is this d-head. Probably one of the reasons we have Greens voted in, in Melbourne.

D-head!

[biggestred 4,420]

maxwell is the worst of the lot. as us dees fans have seen, if you put someone on him he looks 1/3 the player he looked the other night when running free.

[jayceebee31 692]

Thats right, but it wasn't a backhander that decked Staker, it was a beautiful punch that took him down, Unfortunately it was an act of thuggery. One of the few times he's actually done that thuggery stuff. Mostly he's huff 'n' puff, push n' shove with a bit of niggle & glaring talk.

He's just a good big tall forward who lacks the necessary support to get the Doggies across the line.

Hey,I'd hate him to lay one on you or I.

[dee-luded 2,958]

Hey,I'd hate him to lay one on you or I.

So would I, but there's a diffence between say him & Plugger or Roger Merret, Ronny Andrews, & some Hitmen along the way.

Lets not confuse Intimidation with consistent thuggery.

[Daytona Demon 0]

When I heard that Harry O'Brien wanted a meeting with Barack Obama, that's when I knew he was a complete and utter [censored].

Going around sniping at people behind play with dumbass sledges that aren't funny, isn't the most courageous act one could do either...

O'Brien is a prat and he fits in well at the Scum...

Edited September 6, 2010 by Daytona Demon

[Old Man Rivers 326]

You obviously didn't read what I posted, & it was thuggish. But he is not a thug by the standards of old tough men. Hall is way behind and would not be considered as a thug compared to them.

It wasn't cowardly, but is certainly unacceptable & was totally out of order for the game.

IMO, he not a thug, but a bit of a bully boy. Very much similar to the way BT played the game.

I suggest you check your hatred & Bias to see what you find.

Disagree Dee-luded

Barry Halls king hit on Staker was a weak cowardly act.

There was no Bullying there he simply king hit the kid.

Could of killed him smashing him in the temple like that.

As for your last line, too deep for me man. What are you talking about ?

Edited September 6, 2010 by Old Man Rivers

[Gorgoroth 12,447]

Just watched footage of the hit on harry O and does his head whip away and chringe big time.

He shat himself.

Might keep his mouth shut next time.

[jabberwocky 2,301]

When Barry Hall is/was on song he would take the ball at full tilt and iron out anyone who got in his way usually on the lead. He also did much the same when the ball was on the ground.

Obviously a thug, but also a very good footballer as stated when on song. Not however in the slightest bit soft. Would have loved a mentally stable Hall at the dees.

[darkhorse72 1,794]

The problem with Barry is he doesn't run through blokes to get the footy, like the big old full forwards. But the has changed from the need to do that as much. But in a final, get your mates to kick to you up the corridor and run through whatever is standing in front of you. Strong aggression at the footy, he might not get the first few but he'll get more space in front.

[Fork 'em 6,629]

Harry O only stood up to him cos he knew that Barry would not do anything, he would not do the same in a environment like a ring.

Harry O is a [censored], babbles on about respect and treating everyone nice and saving the world and crap then abuses people out on the field.

Two faced really and if he gets smashed in a game I'll cheer.

Spot on about being twofaced and I 2 would love to see him smashed . Earlier in the year he was campaigning in the media against carrying knives etc. which is fair enough .

On 7's sunday morning footyshow he was asked if he could beat Hall in a fight , "Do I have weapons ?" he asked.

Fine example Harry .

[Green Machine 63]

Any ****wit can throw a punch.