I think by the time Taggert was drafted, BP was effectively a figure head in that role and the coaching group would've had more influence.

I am saying this based on no evidence whatsoever ither than the fact he was given the arse not long after.

...and Rory is the one Neeld mentioned at the start of the season that wrote the letter he was impressed with. I would think Neeld had a fair say in us picking him up.

It's amazing how you start a post about how good a person looks.

Then it ends up like your missus asking you does my butt look big in this.

No matter what the answer, you are in the [censored].

Except here you blame the person / persons responsible for drafting the dude.

Next time remind me to think of all the stupid consequences.

0/2 there. Prendergast was still in charge of drafting and should take the rub good or bad for outcomes. God knows how many posters whinged about BBBP for recruiting a player with a bad back.

Unless of course you actually dig up the "facts".

Prendergast actually resigned in Jan 2012.

After listening to Mark Neelds speech at the AGM, I think Neeld had a big say in recruiting Taggert.

After listening to Mark Neelds speech at the AGM, I think Neeld had a big say in recruiting Taggert.

And you can guarantee he is having a big say in every bloke we get this off season.

...while none of your comments are factual at all.

You don't know that.

I trust you're able to see the irony in your response.

Edited October 22, 201212 yr by McQueen

Get on his bandwagon!

don't ask me why this was on an italian football website, but this is the story written by Burgan ahead of last years draft... what it indicates is that Neeld was quite involved, and had an idea of the types of players he was after...

http://italyfootball.co.uk/inside-melbournes-draft-seminar/

would love to know the names of the players they were discussing...

You don't know that.

I trust you're able to see the irony in your response.

I do know that. No irony at all given the "facts" you claim are merely your opinion of events in absence of any evidence.

Neeld was the one that had the ultimate say in drafting Taggert.

I'll find the article, but at the time it was being discussed with the selection at pick 36.

Prendergast tossed up a names, Neeld says something along the lines of "I'll always go with grunt" (referring to Taggert)

Neeld was the one that had the ultimate say in drafting Taggert.

I'll find the article, but at the time it was being discussed with the selection at pick 36.

Prendergast tossed up a names, Neeld says something along the lines of "I'll always go with grunt" (referring to Taggert)

That's my recollection also. Of course Taggert's selection was driven by Neeld as were all the other selections in that draft. Couch,Magner? Hardly in the BP mould. Seems a weird barrow to be pushing RR.

I do know that. No irony at all given the "facts" you claim are merely your opinion of events in absence of any evidence.

I stated at the beginning that it was based on no evidence whatsoever but it appears it is general consensus.

You're the one banging on about facts that even you don't have. Irony.

Sometimes Photos lie I know.

But have a look at the photos of the early trainers at today's training session.

Rory is meant to be 187cm and Aaron 177cm by current player stats.

the photo of Jetta, Davey & Taggert taken from the rear he certainly looks more than 10cm taller than Davey.

He has obviously spent a bit of time in the Gym as well with his back problems.

He is looking pretty good.

and still growing. this boy can really play.

and still growing. this boy can really play.

Well Thaipantsman

Similar things were said about any number of our recruits in the last eight years and most have been average at best.

Some never even had 1 AFL game.

e.g. Cook.

He looks good but I will believe it when he has played 50 AFL games.

Until then he is a good junior who has not played one game yet.

He has joined the big boys now lets see what happens

Edited October 23, 201212 yr by old dee

I stated at the beginning that it was based on no evidence whatsoever but it appears it is general consensus.

You're the one banging on about facts that even you don't have. Irony.

No you didnt you excluded the "fact" that he got the arse from your no evidence. And you got pantsed for claiming a fact that clearly wasnt. And I not sure why you goading me about facts because firstly I was not making unfounded claims and secondly I produced evidence that showed your "fact" a lie. And your grasp of the true irony is about as adept as your grasp of the facts.

Here it is

I am saying this based on no evidence whatsoever ither than the fact he was given the arse not long after.

And by the way it was held by "general consensus" for a long time that Lance Armstrong was clean and a legend in his sport.

Damn those blasted facts!!

And you can guarantee he is having a big say in every bloke we get this off season.

I agree, and if Neeld does not win at least 8 games this year, he should find out that he is sacked.

No you didnt you excluded the "fact" that he got the arse from your no evidence. And you got pantsed for claiming a fact that clearly wasnt. And I not sure why you goading me about facts because firstly I was not making unfounded claims and secondly I produced evidence that showed your "fact" a lie. And your grasp of the true irony is about as adept as your grasp of the facts.

Here it is

And by the way it was held by "general consensus" for a long time that Lance Armstrong was clean and a legend in his sport.

Damn those blasted facts!!

Firstly, you came out saying I had both statements incorrect but it is widely acknowledged that Neeld wanted Taggert.

It is also blindingly obvious that Neeld moved Prendergasts cheese but you're more willing to reference an article from the HS as gospel that BP resigned, just for the sake of goading me and basically labelling me a liar.

I agree, and if Neeld does not win at least 8 games this year, he should find out that he is sacked.

At least he won't be sacked wondering

But then the conversation turns to two other potential recruits. One has superior endurance and skill, but the other is harder and tougher.

Neeld interrupts. His verdict offers the clearest insight yet into where he wants to take this club.

"Eighty thousand people, Queen's Birthday, Collingwood, Dane Swan belting the s--- out of us, who are you backing when the heat is on in the middle of the ground?" he demands.

The answers are fudgy so Neeld interrupts again: "I'm going with the grunt."

From here

don't ask me why this was on an italian football website, but this is the story written by Burgan ahead of last years draft... what it indicates is that Neeld was quite involved, and had an idea of the types of players he was after...

http://italyfootball...-draft-seminar/

would love to know the names of the players they were discussing...

Just had a quick read of that article and one line really stood out to me...

“How many Facebook friends does he have, Burls? 1400? He likes to be liked,” he says.

That reminds me so much of that part in Moneyball when Brad Pitt's character is discussing how to replace some great players who just left the club and one of his recruiters made a negative comment about a potential recruit because he had an ugly girlfriend.

I agree, and if Neeld does not win at least 8 games this year, he should find out that he is sacked.

JCB, he should have the wind in his sails and will really need to up the on field performance.

Firstly, you came out saying I had both statements incorrect but it is widely acknowledged that Neeld wanted Taggert.

It is also blindingly obvious that Neeld moved Prendergasts cheese but you're more willing to reference an article from the HS as gospel that BP resigned, just for the sake of goading me and basically labelling me a liar.

Really??? Is that a fact?

Really??? Is that a fact?

Maybe not but you're a pelican and that is a certain fact.

and still growing. this boy can really play.

I sure as hell hope that you are right...but few of us have had the opportunity to see if he can. Have you, or is this opinion "can really play" based on what you have read or heard?