Cameron Bruce

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

"It is understood Bruce was happy enough with a one-year commitment, even though the Demons were offering slightly less than what he wanted.

But he also wanted assurances and positivity about his own place as the club embarks on a determined youth drive."

Soft as they come.

Hey Fanta pants, did you expect us to guarantee you a start regardless of how bad your disposal was?

[Chook 15,012]

You can hear the champagne corks popping in Yze_Magic's house from here. Maybe Bruce leaving will free up some space to draft YM, finally.

[Nasher 33,613]

I'm extremely surprised, but I guess I shouldn't be.

Don't know whether I'd be wishing him all the best or tell him to jam it up his arse, as I'm feeling a touch of both. Instead I'll just say nothing and recognise that it's probably a good enough outcome for both parties.

The most disappointing thing, as RobbieF has already said, is that we'll get nothing in return, however I feel that if the club thought that was a problem they'd have been more accommodating in their negotiations*.

* Yes, I realise I don't actually know how accommodating or otherwise the club was in this.

[Sir Why You Little 37,034]

"It is understood Bruce was happy enough with a one-year commitment, even though the Demons were offering slightly less than what he wanted.

But he also wanted assurances and positivity about his own place as the club embarks on a determined youth drive."

Soft as they come.

Hey Fanta pants, did you expect us to guarantee you a start regardless of how bad your disposal was?

I read that with interest as well too.

Every single player must always work hard for their position in the team, regardless of who they are. Thus the well known sentence "You are only as good as your last game"

Did Cameron really feel he was above these Team Rules?? If so i wish he had gone earlier, cause that attitude will never win flags. It merely fills Bank Accounts.

[Hellaintabadplacetobe 4,294]

Not overly disappointed he`s going, but really jacked off he has spat in the face of MFC and given us nought after being apparently our highest paid player for a number of years.

He will receive the loudest boos you`ve ever heard an opposition player receive when we play against him.

[DeezMan 4]

He will receive the loudest boos you`ve ever heard an opposition player receive when we play against him.

Beast thing I have read regarding Bruce's leaving.

Dead true and you'll bet Collingwood's bottom dollars that he will be booed out of the stadium.

[e25 5]

Does Bruce now pinch Fetta's spot on a HBF?

Unlucky...

[Choko 493]

I'm extremely surprised, but I guess I shouldn't be.

Don't know whether I'd be wishing him all the best or tell him to jam it up his arse, as I'm feeling a touch of both. Instead I'll just say nothing and recognise that it's probably a good enough outcome for both parties.

The most disappointing thing, as RobbieF has already said, is that we'll get nothing in return, however I feel that if the club thought that was a problem they'd have been more accommodating in their negotiations*.

* Yes, I realise I don't actually know how accommodating or otherwise the club was in this.

I'm extremely [censored] off to be honest.

I know for a fact that his decision has a lot to do with the way he saw McDonald being treated. He wanted two years, and we wanted one. If we were a club that backed its players, like Hawthorn with Crawf, then he would probably have had faith that we would look after him the way players look after club. Hawks gave Crawf one, he wanted two.... the difference being they let him decide when to retire (within reason). Everyone knows that McDonald wanted one more, and everyone knows that the former captain has more of a role to play than Michael "oxygen thief" Newton. But we farked him off anyway. Once Cameron saw the way we were willing to retire our captain, who is easily up with the most selfless blokes to wear the red and blue, who can blame him?

[Chook 15,012]

Jolly, Thompson, McLean, Bruce.

What a spudley centre-line up. Who'd ever want those guys?

[DeezMan 4]

Does this mean an A. Davey (27) will now replace Bruce on the veterans list???? Or Jamar?

[Dee Fan 3,247]

Yep.

Stinks.

But I'll take the great with the bad.

As you would know I have always liked Cam so I'm sorry to see him go, I guess it's all a matter of opinion but I've always considered him close to our best player.

[#MYHEARTBEATSTRUE 27]

YZE MAGIC WOULD BE ON TOP OF THE WORLD

[Nasher 33,613]

Does this mean an A. Davey (27) will now replace Bruce on the veterans list???? Or Jamar?

No, it means we get an extra rookie pick.

[Jaded No More 68,907]

No, it means we get an extra rookie pick.

Hopefully it means we can take Tommy McNamara in the rookie draft.

[True Believer 1]

No, it means we get an extra rookie pick.

BIG BOOS FROM ME Cameron... I am over you already !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Deestroy All 14,265]

"It is understood Bruce was happy enough with a one-year commitment, even though the Demons were offering slightly less than what he wanted.

But he also wanted assurances and positivity about his own place as the club embarks on a determined youth drive."

Soft as they come.

Hey Fanta pants, did you expect us to guarantee you a start regardless of how bad your disposal was?

Soft mind, body and spirit. Always said he wasn't and isn't a leaders exit hole.

Don't know whether I'd be wishing him all the best or tell him to jam it up his arse

This made me chuckle heartily.

[Chook 15,012]

As you would know I have always liked Cam so I'm sorry to see him go, I guess it's all a matter of opinion but I've always considered him close to our best player.

So has he, it would seem.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,048]

Does this mean an A. Davey (27) will now replace Bruce on the veterans list???? Or Jamar?

Nope. We do get another Rookie pick though.

[Al`s DEMONS 0]

As I said on 'ology. We can look forward to him hitting Demons players more regularly in the future.

What a dog of an act, thought more of the money hungry grub and won't miss him haven't rated him since he did his shoulder and lost his balls.

love it, no sleep lost, its all coming together nicely

[Red Sox 2]

Gee, disappointing it's happened this way. Junior now Bruce, I'm not entirely sure what to make of all that from a club perspective.

From an on field perspective we will be fine. Players like Bennell to step up, he is a player that I see could play off half back and Davey, Green, Sylvia to step up as leaders.

It seems the young guys take a fair bit from Jones & Moloney. Even though I am still undecided on both it is a big opportunity for them both to really step up their on field effectiveness, consistently. Their preparation for each week seems to be second to none and a fine example.

To Cam Bruce, mixed memories no doubt but plenty of fond one's amongst them. He is capable of 2 more years of football and I hope he kicks himself if we can salute as early as 2012.

All the best Brucey. (There will be zero love if he ends up at Ess, Carl or Hawthorn)

How quickly before he is removed from above here on D'land?

Edited November 6, 2010 by Demon Hill

[#MYHEARTBEATSTRUE 27]

Wont it mean we get another NAB pick? or is it because he was a vet we will get a rookie?

[Al`s DEMONS 0]

If Cam Bruce doesn't re-sign we don't play finals next year.

We still need some older heads in the side to help win us critical games in August.

$100 we do play finals

[Demon Disciple 12,120]

Nope. We do get another Rookie pick though.

I'm a little confused. Why wouldn't we be able to use another pick in the ND??? Yesterday was list-lodgement 1, there are 3 list lodgements. So again, how are we not allowed to use an extra pick in the ND???

[Bingo 304]

rookie pick or can we now have a PSD pick?

[Chook 15,012]

LOL at BBP. Cameron Bruce wasn't helping us win critical games in August five years ago. Why would we expect him to do it now with a team of lawyers and a wallet as fat a George Costanza's weighing him down?