The Tom Scully Saga

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From Jon Ralph's Twitter about an hour ago:

"Spoke to Scully today. No revelations but read the H Sun tomorrow. Says he couldn't be happier. Decision still end of year"

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we all want him to be dropped and banished to casey. But let's face it, when this guy was out for 10 weeks walking around the MCG in his suit with other injured players- he was getting harrassed by so many fans. He's safer on the field. There are so many things the club would have to consider if they came out and publicly stated tom was leaving. I think its a spot in the side that Blease or Cook or someone else deserves if they stay with us, but you've also got to look at it from the club's perspective in terms of PR. the issue has been a bad distraction, however because the situation is unique, they have to handle it well or it could get nasty. I think they now know, and they'll let the season run out.

I doubt they'll make it Public untoil either they have to, or tom confirms it himself publicly.

To our legal eagles, if it's not allowed under AFL rules where do we stand with a suit against the GWS?

[Sir Why You Little 34,444]

Someone is going to "Blow a Rod" on this thread soon.

"Is it Serious?"

"Yep"

Jake & Elwood.

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I firmly believe he will sign with GWS.

Which makes him going on about having 'the trust of his teammates' completely bizarre (someone will run with this bone).

Like everyone else, just wish it was over.

Calm down, sculz isnt going anywhere.

Imgaine if Scully signs a 1 year deal and this whole circus is repeated next year?

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Calm down, sculz isnt going anywhere.

Imgaine if Scully signs a 1 year deal and this whole circus is repeated next year?

He'll never be offered a one year deal by Melbourne.

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From Jon Ralph's Twitter about an hour ago:

"Spoke to Scully today. No revelations but read the H Sun tomorrow. Says he couldn't be happier. Decision still end of year"

God I hate biting but if the word "decision" was used then that means he has been approached by GWS as he would need to have in order to make a decision.

If he hasn't been approached then theresno decision, it's a matter of negotiating another deal with the MFC.

I'm kicking myself for contributing now..

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It's time to turn the heat up on Scully's management including Peter Blucher and the Fox commentator from today's game - Alistair Lynch.

Blucher regards himself as one of the pioneers of sports public relations in Australia having been the first club media manager during his time at Brisbane. But it seems that he's forgotten what he used to do for a living, because right now he is doing incredible harm to his client's reputation. It's a disgrace that halfway through the year, we as supporters don't know whether to love or loathe the man wearing our own number 31. I know that right now, I don't feel any warmth towards the kid. As a supporter and member, it's a terrible position to be in, so I can't imagine how his teammates would be feeling right now, particularly guys like Jack Trengove who was picked just behind Scully and has made it perfectly clear that he wants to be a 'one-club-player'.

And how can Lynch sit there as part of the commentary team today with all the question marks about Scully, when he would absolutely know what's going on. He's a Director and General Manager of Velocity Sports! Talk about a compromise. Turn the heat up on these bastards. They're more concerned about lining their pockets with the biggest commission cheque possible than showing any repsect to the club that drafted and has since developed their star client.

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God I hate biting but if the word "decision" was used then that means he has been approached by GWS as he would need to have in order to make a decision.

If he hasn't been approached then theresno decision, it's a matter of negotiating another deal with the MFC.

I'm kicking myself for contributing now..

Yeah that really gets to me, a 'decision'? what sheit.

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Jon Ralph's article just published on the Hun website:

Tom Scully Plays It Cool On Where His Future Lies

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Blucher regards himself as one of the pioneers of sports public relations in Australia having been the first club media manager during his time at Brisbane. But it seems that he's forgotten what he used to do for a living, because right now he is doing incredible harm to his client's reputation. It's a disgrace that halfway through the year, we as supporters don't know whether to love or loathe the man wearing our own number 31. I know that right now, I don't feel any warmth towards the kid. As a supporter and member, it's a terrible position to be in, so I can't imagine how his teammates would be feeling right now, particularly guys like Jack Trengove who was picked just behind Scully and has made it perfectly clear that he wants to be a 'one-club-player'.

I think this is the hardest thing for us supporters, the emotional investment we make in our players doesn't come as naturally with Scully due to fear of abandonment.

I try really hard to love everything he does and be super impressed with him, but it's very very hard to watch him play well. I almost want him to struggle, to stuff up, in some sick twisted way it might make me feel less heartbroken if he leaves.

I completely understand that he wants to weigh up his options, get the best possible deal for himself, but there are many people who are impacted by his lack of decision making. It's definitely annoying to have a great win like today, and then turn on the radio and have every station talk about nothing but Scully's contract situation. That may not be his intention, or even his fault, but it is a direct result of what he is choosing to do, or not do, as the case may be.

It's been just 3 weeks since he's been back playing. Can the club really absorb this sort of scrutiny for another 12 weeks?

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And by the way, I'm getting sick and tired of having to pander to this kid. If he had any respect for the place, he would see all of this as an unecessary distraction that the club could do without. He and his management would have absolutely known the sort of speculation and attention the decision to delay contract talks would generate.

The club is and always will be bigger than the individual, Tom. This is not how I would expect a future captain to behave.

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Jon Ralph's article just published on the Hun website:

Tom Scully Plays It Cool On Where His Future Lies

So insightful

Good to see nothing fazes this kid. Too bad us supporters can't just sit back and relax at the possibility of our number one draft pick leaving the club. I guess we are a lot more emotionally connected to this issue than he is, which is hard to understand. Either he really doesn't give a crap about it all, or he is one awesome actor.

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Can the club really absorb this sort of scrutiny for another 12 weeks?

I think something will need to be said before seasons end, but that is just my view.

It may depend on the amount of wins we have.

But i am really impressed with the way the club has locked down...This whole scenario is like surfing a wild wave.. Just hang on and get through it.

So far the club is doing fine. The poor supporter is not so lucky.

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And by the way, I'm getting sick and tired of having to pander to this kid. If he had any respect for the place, he would see all of this as an unecessary distraction that the club could do without. He and his management would have absolutely known the sort of speculation and attention the decision to delay contract talks would generate.

The club is and always will be bigger than the individual, Tom. This is not how I would expect a future captain to behave.

I agree wholeheartedly. The club is bigger than the individual. Always has been and always will be.

I don't like what Tom is doing. The club should grow some cojones and put a stop to it.

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I agree wholeheartedly. The club is bigger than the individual. Always has been and always will be.

I don't like what Tom is doing. The club should grow some cojones and put a stop to it.

Blame the management, not Tom.

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i have number 31 on one of my jumpers. i'm as shattered as anyone. just saying, unfortunately he is all but gone. Dean should give tom an ultimatum to confirm or deny this week, with his spot in the side pending,

My point was more that i doubt they will play with him if he "has signed" the players that is.

I also doubt Stynes as you said would be spreading information to media personalities prior to the head coach etc.....

that is all

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There is one thing that is very much being forgotten - what if we do make finals?

While not at all guaranteed, it isn't out of the question either. And I reckon it might actually be the maker for Melbourne - if Scull can see how this club has grown already with just a season and a half, surely he will look over at, say, Carlton, and realise where we are going and where he will be able to go should he elect to stay.

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I wonder how this would be different if Trengrove was the one being chased by GWS and not Scully. Do you think he would handle things differently?

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Blame the management, not Tom.

His management does not control him.

If Tom said to his manager, [censored] off with this crap I want to sign/ announce I'm leaving/ switch to NRL, they would have to live with his wishes. They work for him, not the other way around. He does what he wants, and at the end of the day, it is all his decision, his choice and his doing.

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His management does not control him.

If Tom said to his manager, [censored] off with this crap I want to sign/ announce I'm leaving/ switch to NRL, they would have to live with his wishes. They work for him, not the other way around. He does what he wants, and at the end of the day, it is all his decision, his choice and his doing.

Exactly right.

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There is one thing that is very much being forgotten - what if we do make finals?

While not at all guaranteed, it isn't out of the question either. And I reckon it might actually be the maker for Melbourne - if Scull can see how this club has grown already with just a season and a half, surely he will look over at, say, Carlton, and realise where we are going and where he will be able to go should he elect to stay.

Absolutely...the ladder is still wide open. But FFS we must win away from the MCG!!!

Bring on next week.

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The kid is good - you've got to give him that. He could drink boiling water and [censored] ice cubes.

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So insightful

Good to see nothing fazes this kid. Too bad us supporters can't just sit back and relax at the possibility of our number one draft pick leaving the club. I guess we are a lot more emotionally connected to this issue than he is, which is hard to understand. Either he really doesn't give a crap about it all, or he is one awesome actor.

Memo to Tom: Don't treat the people that back you and help pay your wage with contempt. The tone of your comments give a distinct hint of arrogance. You are a second year player - build up your credit points over a long period before taking this sort of approach. The whole thing lacks class.

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His management does not control him.

If Tom said to his manager, [censored] off with this crap I want to sign/ announce I'm leaving/ switch to NRL, they would have to live with his wishes. They work for him, not the other way around. He does what he wants, and at the end of the day, it is all his decision, his choice and his doing.

And he knows what is best until the HOA agreement is finalized.

I don't like it either, but this situation is an AFL F@#$k Up not Tom.

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The kid is good - you've got to give him that. He could drink boiling water and [censored] ice cubes.

I reckon that article won't endear him to Melbourne supporters at all.