Tom Scully

[beelzebub 23,169]

I concur that the Scully issue will be put to bed come October. I fail to see however how the TS issue is dwarfed by other happenings and concerns at our beloved club.. Id put it right up there amongst the most pressing.

[QueenC 74]

I concur that the Scully issue will be put to bed come October. I fail to see however how the TS issue is dwarfed by other happenings and concerns at our beloved club.. Id put it right up there amongst the most pressing.

Pressing? Yes. But distracting? Lets hope not.

[Sir Why You Little 36,575]

I concur that the Scully issue will be put to bed come October. I fail to see however how the TS issue is dwarfed by other happenings and concerns at our beloved club.. Id put it right up there amongst the most pressing.

Only do some of the supporters feel this way.

The state of his knee injury is more important to me.

[PaulRB 6,297]

I am assuming you are being sarcastic.

You are the one bringing the rest of the team as being distracted - and the club 'diminished' - not me.

It is an absolute cop-out to say that the Tom Scully Saga © is distracting this poorly led team.

Another excuse for this team is the last thing they need.

Yes sarcasm.

I brought up that the TS saga was distracting the team, raised it in the context of one percenters that all clubs are looking to address, and never said there were not bigger causes of our under performances this year. I assumed that they would be addressed in other threads...

To say it is an "...absolute cop-out to..." then referring to the leader ship is simply an attempt to silence debate by 1. over stating my comment and then

2. referring to an issue beyond the topic of this thread (i.e. leadership).

Then you try to push the topic away by implying I'm further weaking the team by offering a "excuse"...

Phew, I guess from you elaborate defence that your position is that the TS saga has no detrimental effect on the team...

To which, I disagree

Edited July 29, 2011 by PaulRB

[e25 5]

You know what I hate about the Tom Scully Saga © (to borrow rpfc's term)..?

It is like a black hole, in that posters gravitate toward it, and it sucks the energy of many a poster into it's nothingness.

The group of Scully threads have effectively eliminated the majority of intelligent conversation that generally occurs on this forum.

Instead, we have a vehicle for trolls and considered posters alike, to endlessly argue in circles until most have lost interest, and the remaining few fight it out to be last one standing.

It's a war of attrition.

[Nasher 33,607]

You know what I hate about the Tom Scully Saga © (to borrow rpfc's term)..?

It is like a black hole, in that posters gravitate toward it, and it sucks the energy of many a poster into it's nothingness.

The group of Scully threads have effectively eliminated the majority of intelligent conversation that generally occurs on this forum.

Instead, we have a vehicle for trolls and considered posters alike, to endlessly argue in circles until most have lost interest, and the remaining few fight it out to be last one standing.

It's a war of attrition.

Now this is a post I couldn't agree more with. I don't reckon I've ever been as bored with Demonland or visited less frequently than I have in the last few months. The Saga has literally sucked the life out of this forum and it's sucked the life out of me. I once had strong views on this topic but my energy levels have dropped such that I can't feel anything other than apathy. And I don't think I've written any posts longer than one or two lines for ages.

[Sir Why You Little 36,575]

You know what I hate about the Tom Scully Saga © (to borrow rpfc's term)..?

It is like a black hole, in that posters gravitate toward it, and it sucks the energy of many a poster into it's nothingness.

The group of Scully threads have effectively eliminated the majority of intelligent conversation that generally occurs on this forum.

Instead, we have a vehicle for trolls and considered posters alike, to endlessly argue in circles until most have lost interest, and the remaining few fight it out to be last one standing.

It's a war of attrition.

Clint Eastwood and Serge Leonie would sort it out real quick....or even better Sam Pekenpah....5 minutes!!

[rpfc 28,037]

Yes sarcasm.

I brought up that the TS saga was distracting the team, raised it in the context of one percenters that all clubs are looking to address, and never said there were not bigger causes of our under performances this year. I assumed that they would be addressed in other threads...

To say it is an "...absolute cop-out to..." then referring to the leader ship is simply an attempt to silence debate by 1. over stating my comment and then

2. referring to an issue beyond the topic of this thread (i.e. leadership).

Then you try to push the topic away by implying I'm further weaking the team by offering a "excuse"...

Phew, I guess from you elaborate defence that your position is that the TS saga has no detrimental effect on the team...

To which, I disagree

Well, I guess we have both missed what we are saying...

I believe that whatever detrimental effect the Tom Scully Saga has on this team does not supersede in importance more pressing concerns.

And that the 'distraction' of having constant rumours flying about is not enough of an issue to warrant the blame for this season that you are tacitly attributing Tom.

And the best we can hope for this season is to scrape into a humiliating defeat in an Elimination final in Perth so the '1 percent' argument falls flat when one realises that it will only affect 2011, and 2011 has already been put to death by our lack of available talent and poor onfield leadership.

Your position relies on the TSS to be a distraction - I say if it is, it is small and it is irrelevant.

[rpfc 28,037]

You know what I hate about the Tom Scully Saga © (to borrow rpfc's term)..?

It is like a black hole, in that posters gravitate toward it, and it sucks the energy of many a poster into it's nothingness.

The group of Scully threads have effectively eliminated the majority of intelligent conversation that generally occurs on this forum.

Instead, we have a vehicle for trolls and considered posters alike, to endlessly argue in circles until most have lost interest, and the remaining few fight it out to be last one standing.

It's a war of attrition.

Yes, well said.

At this point it is my very large ego that keeps me going...

[Range Rover 1,935]

You know what I hate about the Tom Scully Saga © (to borrow rpfc's term)..?

It is like a black hole, in that posters gravitate toward it, and it sucks the energy of many a poster into it's nothingness.

The group of Scully threads have effectively eliminated the majority of intelligent conversation that generally occurs on this forum.

Instead, we have a vehicle for trolls and considered posters alike, to endlessly argue in circles until most have lost interest, and the remaining few fight it out to be last one standing.

It's a war of attrition.

Calling Rpfc a troll is uncalled for. His heart is in the right place.

But I would challenge that he has copyright on the term 'saga' when referring to this matter. Sounds like a Range Rover-ism to me.

[Guest hangon007]

Now this is a post I couldn't agree more with. I don't reckon I've ever been as bored with Demonland or visited less frequently than I have in the last few months. The Saga has literally sucked the life out of this forum and it's sucked the life out of me. I once had strong views on this topic but my energy levels have dropped such that I can't feel anything other than apathy. And I don't think I've written any posts longer than one or two lines for ages.

Velocity Sports have done their client proud & an added bonus for delaying the decision. All in writing and all in public.

[Guest hangon007]

Yes, well said.

At this point it is my very large ego that keeps me going...

:wub: :wub:

[Guest hangon007]

Calling Rpfc a troll is uncalled for. His heart is in the right place.

But I would challenge that he has copyright on the term 'saga' when referring to this matter. Sounds like a Range Rover-ism to me.

Hahahahaha ... love it. :)

[e25 5]

Yes, well said.

At this point it is my very large ego that keeps me going...

I never thought it was possible, but my ego gave out long ago...

All but a special few have over the course of the last 20 weeks beaten themselves into submission.

Apathy and resignation are knocking at my door.

[Guest hangon007]

I never thought it was possible, but my ego gave out long ago...

All but a special few have over the course of the last 20 weeks beaten themselves into submission.

Apathy and resignation are knocking at my door.

I think I rest my case your honour. You started it you should have the right to finish it.

I just hope my football club is not a reflection of many around here.

[e25 5]

I think I rest my case your honour. You started it you should have the right to finish it.

I just hope my football club is not a reflection of many around here.

I'm not sure what you're on about.

Apathy and resignation in terms of contributing to this thread, and the forum in general, for now.

Not in terms of support for the club or keeping Scully.

I'm not a religious man, and there are few things I have irrational faith in, but for now the MFC is one of them.

[beelzebub 23,169]

Only do some of the supporters feel this way.

The state of his knee injury is more important to me.

you agrreeing or otherwise ?? lol

I actualy think the TS 'thing' is more multifaceted ( than some suppose ) and has quite many bearings on the club going forward.

There are issues with the list, with coaching , with the FD etc. .and TS is right up amongst it all.

[Demon17 5,021]

And it is a puff piece with nothing of note, because there is nothing of note. GWS has had no impact in Sydney's west other than amusement factor.

The four league clubs mentioned, while they aren't having great years on the field (Parra are killing me), they are still the power base and nothing the AFL is doing is going to change that.

I live in the north west and my dad works in Penrith (one of the clubs mentioned), and does a lot of work for the local junior leagues (which are massive) and they aren't losing kids

(or teens or young adults) who want to play AFL, they aren't losing money to GWS sponsors and the Panthers still dominate the town both financially and with playing stocks.

Well written QueenC . This post should be mandatory reading for everyone, inclduing AFL leadership, and then shut down this thread. If Tom goes he is going to oblivion, if he stays gerat for us.

I cannot still believe this GWS team has any legs. Has Demetriou ever lived in Sydney let alone been to the West. This process is the greatest waste of money since I don't know what and the AFL is tantamount to negligent in the matter from a business persepctive. Fortunately I'm not a shareholder.

Go Dees

[saka888 54]

Heard from a resonably reliable source within the club that TS bought a place in melbourne for 1.8 Mil... not sure if i believe it or not... still think hes going/..anyone else heard anything of a similar nature?

[jumbo returns 6,703]

Heard from a resonably reliable source within the club that TS bought a place in melbourne for 1.8 Mil... not sure if i believe it or not... still think hes going/..anyone else heard anything of a similar nature?

Building up an investment property portfolio?

Penrith next?

[Hardnut 327]

Good luck to TS whatever he chooses.

Now, fellow posters, can we move on from this issue - it will resolve itself in the fullness of time - we are a team, one player does not win or lose a premiership!

I put it to you that a good coaching panel and a group of players who want to play for MFC is far more critical to winning a premiership than any other single factor.

Here endeth the lesson of age, experience and success!

[dee-luded 2,959]

I never thought it was possible, but my ego gave out long ago...

All but a special few have over the course of the last 20 weeks beaten themselves into submission.

Apathy and resignation are knocking at my door.

Maybe because there's about 6 weeks to the end of the season & we've failed to even put a dent in his wait till the end year statement.. Trade week anyone?

*Where has everyone gone???

[dee-luded 2,959]

Building up an investment property portfolio?

Penrith next?

Do you think his family would move lock stock & barrell up there? If he goes he's have too come visit???

[Pipefitter 2,129]

Dont want to ruin peoples freedom of speech but would be great if this thread was purely for new developments. Not loving sifting through all the infighting for any new developments.

[PartyTimeJohnny 533]

Dont want to ruin peoples freedom of speech but would be great if this thread was purely for new developments. Not loving sifting through all the infighting for any new developments.

Seconded