Little Lord Voldemort

[Redleg 38,430]

Wow, 3 captains and Scully couldn't get a gig, does anyone actually know why?

I wonder if he is regretting his decision already.

I could think of 7.2 millions reasons why he wouldn't be. Further, 2 million of those apply to this year.

[loges 6,334]

Can't have someone who puts self before team as captain!

[RalphiusMaximus 6,000]

I'm getting the impression that Scully is too inward-focussed to be considered as a captain. He seems to be totally focussed on his own training and getting the best out of himself and not at all on what's happening with the rest of his team. That is a great attitude in a footballer, but a terrible one for a leader. It may also help insulate him from the disaster that is unfolding around him in the next few years.

[H_T 2,941]

He probably demanded a pay rise for the extra responsibility and they refused.

Nah, he and his dad had the choice of either $on be captain or his dad be chief organiser at the Pancake Marquee at the local GW$ Family Day. Collectively they chose the latter.

Family comes first I guess.

[Sir Why You Little 35,318]

Nah, he and his dad had the choice of either $on be captain or his dad be chief organiser at the Pancake Marquee at the local GW$ Family Day. Collectively they chose the latter.

Family comes first I guess.

Haha! The pancake Marquee at the GW$ family day!! I can see it so well!!

[daisycutter 28,722]

Nah, he and his dad had the choice of either $on be captain or his dad be chief organiser at the Pancake Marquee at the local GW$ Family Day. Collectively they chose the latter.

Family comes first I guess.

Nah, he said "for $6M bucks you don't expect me to captain as well do you? What do you take me for?"

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Dr Turf today on SEN had a little dig suggesting that Phil Scully could be part of the leadership group.

Underrated is Dr Turf.

[The Chazz 4,077]

Dr Turf today on SEN had a little dig suggesting that Phil Scully could be part of the leadership group.

Underrated is Dr Turf.

He's a mad Demon too isn't he? Luckily for us we don't get SEN in Qld, but I love watching Turfy on Friday NIght moonee Valley race nights on TVN, very entertaining.

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Because he is not a leader's a$$hole?!

Couldn't be simpler could it?

A committed trainer, no doubt, but has demonstrated through actions he would Captiain more like Schettino than Barrassi.

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Dr Turf today on SEN had a little dig suggesting that Phil Scully could be part of the leadership group.

Underrated is Dr Turf.

Ox mentioned that last night too. Mind you, Dr.Turf probably sent him the material by text.

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

Nah, he and his dad had the choice of either $on be captain or his dad be chief organiser at the Pancake Marquee at the local GW$ Family Day. Collectively they chose the latter.

Family comes first I guess.

I don't know what's more detrimental to the organisation- Scully captain or daddy Sculls in charge of the cake stall. They'd need AFL handouts just to keep the pancake marquee afloat!

[old dee 23,255]

There are a number of reasons why I would like the season to commence. However, top of the list is that we might all forget about the Scully family.

After all that has been said and written I cannot believe this latest thread has 7 pages and 261 comments ( including 1 from me ).

Can we please forget this ex player and get on with talk about the MFC?

I swear I will say nothing more about him this side of June.

Am I the only one in this band or will others take the pledge?

[Harcourt 146]

He's a mad Demon too isn't he? Luckily for us we don't get SEN in Qld, but I love watching Turfy on Friday NIght moonee Valley race nights on TVN, very entertaining.

Unfortunately Turfy has left TVN. I used to enjoy the banter between him, Richo and Terry Bailey.

[The Chazz 4,077]

Unfortunately Turfy has left TVN. I used to enjoy the banter between him, Richo and Terry Bailey.

Really? Bloody hell, when did that happen??!! He never rated Richo's comments, always felt sorry for Richo actually, especially considering how much of a terrible tipster Turfy is!

[sue 8,592]

There are a number of reasons why I would like the season to commence. However, top of the list is that we might all forget about the Scully family.

After all that has been said and written I cannot believe this latest thread has 7 pages and 261 comments ( including 1 from me ).

Can we please forget this ex player and get on with talk about the MFC?

I swear I will say nothing more about him this side of June.

Am I the only one in this band or will others take the pledge?

It won't go away during the season, it will just not be the only source of entertainment when there is footy.

A lot of us will be watching how he goes and hoping he proves to be a rich B grade player. He may not play for MFC anymore, but he lied and hurt a lot of supporters (if not the players) so you have to expect interest, mostly malevolent.

[Harcourt 146]

Really? Bloody hell, when did that happen??!! He never rated Richo's comments, always felt sorry for Richo actually, especially considering how much of a terrible tipster Turfy is!

Happened about a month ago I believe. He's been slagging off management at every opportunity andbagging TVN over twitter quite regularly.

[Harcourt 146]

There are a number of reasons why I would like the season to commence. However, top of the list is that we might all forget about the Scully family.

After all that has been said and written I cannot believe this latest thread has 7 pages and 261 comments ( including 1 from me ).

Can we please forget this ex player and get on with talk about the MFC?

I swear I will say nothing more about him this side of June.

Am I the only one in this band or will others take the pledge?

I pledge to bag the living daylights out of him at every single opportunity until the day either he or I die.

[monoccular 16,591]

I too would like the season to start, mainly to see how our guys go with some genuine direction and discipline, and fitness, but also to see just how GW$, $heedy, and T$ $uffer, and to see DumbItriou make excuses for them week by week.

[QueenC 74]

The Irishman tells the HUN today that $cully is as good as Ju$$.

Tom Scully just like Chris Judd, says Setanta O'hAilpin

Let's hope not.

Is better or will be better than Judd? One is definitely not, the other we just hope not!!!

Besides he'd want to be good, because apparently he needs to get the ball to Falou so he can kick his 40+ goals this season !!!

[Whispering_Jack 28,118]

Is better or will be better than Judd? One is definitely not, the other we just hope not!!!

Besides he'd want to be good, because apparently he needs to get the ball to Falou so he can kick his 40+ goals this season !!!

Setanta is right in saying that both Judd and Scully adopt a very professional approach to the way they train and how they apply themselves to their game and, of course, they're both highly paid footballers.

But the similarity doesn't just end there. The circumstances under which Judd found himself at Carlton were clouded by claims in some circles that there had been deception in the way he offered himself for interview with four Victorian clubs (including Melbourne) before deciding on Carlton. Later, it was suggested that the Blues had already secured their player before this charade had taken place. Further, Carlton got away with having a sponsorship deal with Visy included in Judd's remuneration outside the salary cap meaning that the other clubs bidding for his services would never really have had the opportunity to compete for the player.

Similarly, the stench of deception will forever surround the Scully name whenever it's discussed in football circles in the future. That's his historical legacy.

The Voldemort deception went deeper than that of Judd but the connection will always be there as far as I'm concerned.

I might add that there are some differences. Judd has served two clubs with distinction, won a premiership and a Brownlow at the first, another Brownlow at the second, captained both of his clubs and he doesn't have a dodgy knee.

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I might add that there are some differences. Judd has served two clubs with distinction, won a premiership and a Brownlow at the first, another Brownlow at the second, captained both of his clubs and he doesn't have a dodgy knee.

And not only was Judd at the Eagles long enough for them to get a reasonable return from him, they also got equitable recompense for him in a trade.

(I'm not bitter!)

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

I've noticed in recent articles regarding the GWS The Age in their poll questions (about the GWS) have the option "Simply, I couldn't care less". Love it.

[Range Rover 1,935]

Giants name their 3 Co Captains.. guess who wasnt one of them !!!

even this lot knows you cant have a Squib as a captain !!

Huge slap in the face for T$ not to be included in that group of three.

Edited February 14, 2012 by Range Rover

[pantaloons 2,019]

People are still talking about this guy more than 12 months after the speculation started. Depressing. I'm looking forward to the blowtorch being directed elsewhere. Here's a start:

Michael Hurley dodges talk on future

[dee-luded 2,958]

My wife is expecting in May - better tie her legs together..

Ha! It's a bit late Billy if your worried it may be like the Skunk in May.

Maybe you should have tied her legs together earlier? Don't you know you shouldn't plan things for the footy season, LoL?