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  On 21/06/2013 at 04:53, GM11 said:

I'm pro Williams & anti Roos. I don't like Roos' attitude.

I'm pro winning.

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      On 21/06/2013 at 06:12, Ben-Hur said:

    Who cares ?

    Given your very strong views on recent and not so recent events at our club, that surprises me.

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    I've gone to great lengths to explain why it doesn't bother me; i.e 12 years at the one club; Parkin sacked, re-employed, sacked, i.e. there's a use by date for all coaches; great win/loss record; recharged batteries; highly regarded at Richmond; regarded by past players as a great development coach; change of personnel in admin and footy manager can lead to the type of events he experienced in 2010, especially after 12 years ...

    Clearly you're concerned by his exit and clearly I've covered reasons why I'll give a successful premiership coach the benefit of his record.

    In essence, you either want to believe, or you don't. I want to and I have enough compelling reasons to. I think you're overly concerned by one part of his history, which can be reasonably explained. Ultimately, please yourself.

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      On 21/06/2013 at 07:50, Ben-Hur said:

    Given your very strong views on recent and not so recent events at our club, that surprises me.

    I've gone to great lengths to explain why it doesn't bother me; i.e 12 years at the one club; Parkin sacked, re-employed, sacked, i.e. there's a use by date for all coaches; great win/loss record; recharged batteries; highly regarded at Richmond; regarded by past players as a great development coach; change of personnel in admin and footy manager can lead to the type of events he experienced in 2010, especially after 12 years ...

    Clearly your concerned by his exit and clearly I've covered reasons why I'll give a successful premiership coach the benefit of his record.

    In essence, you either want to believe, or you don't. I want to and I have enough compelling reasons to. I think you're overly concerned by one part of his history, which can be reasonably explained. Ultimately, please yourself.

    Indeed:) case closed then. When do we bring him in?

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      On 21/06/2013 at 07:52, Strafford said:

    Indeed:) case closed then. When do we bring him in?

    I prefer Roos. : )

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    Williams: born 1958, 5 kids, coached Glenelg, assistant at Essendon, coached Power from 97-2010, GWS 2011-2012, at tigerland, Captain of Pies 82-86

    Roos: born 1963, assistant to Eade at Swans, 2 kids, coached swans 2002-2010

    Eade: born 1958, coached second highest most games without a premiership behind northey, coached swans 96-2002, dogs 2005-2011, at pies currently

    Looking at this, like williams

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      On 21/06/2013 at 07:56, Lordweaver said:

    Williams: born 1958, 5 kids, coached Glenelg, assistant at Essendon, coached Power from 97-2010, GWS 2011-2012, at tigerland, Captain of Pies 82-86

    Roos: born 1963, assistant to Eade at Swans, 2 kids, coached swans 2002-2010

    Eade: born 1958, coached second highest most games without a premiership behind northey, coached swans 96-2002, dogs 2005-2011, at pies currently

    Looking at this, like williams

    yes but how many kids does Eade have?

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      On 21/06/2013 at 08:29, hogans_heroes said:

    yes but how many kids does Eade have?

    Exactly, rule him out

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      On 17/06/2013 at 10:18, hogans_heroes said:

    my number 1 chopice

    Great coach, great developer of young tqalent, and to top it off a great personality who will sell hope to the Demon faithful and deliver the goods

    you are talking about Craig are you not cause it sounds like him to me.

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    • 1 month later...

    Heard from a mate , so no it's no 100% reliable but Dusty is unhappy with his offer compared to Jack Roo. If Buddy goes north of the border Dusty will request trade to Hawks.

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      On 02/08/2013 at 08:33, Al said:

    Heard from a mate , so no it's no 100% reliable but Dusty is unhappy with his offer compared to Jack Roo. If Buddy goes north of the border Dusty will request trade to Hawks.

    Hawthorn is probably the very last club Martin should be thinking of going to, given their past - in regards to drug strikes.

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      On 02/08/2013 at 08:33, Al said:

    Heard from a mate , so no it's no 100% reliable but Dusty is unhappy with his offer compared to Jack Roo. If Buddy goes north of the border Dusty will request trade to Hawks.

    I would have thought Sydney would be a fantastic fit for someone like Dusty, although he'd look good in Red and Blue

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      On 21/06/2013 at 06:13, Ben-Hur said:

    I'm pro winning.

    You've come to the wrong place.

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