Jump to content

$cully 3rd in GW$ B & F


Demonland

Recommended Posts

Not that it matters or that I care anymore (no really I don't) but $cully finished 3rd in the GW$ B & F.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-09-07/cameron-the-top-giant

I tell myself that he is probably spitting chips now that we've got Roosy and that helps me sleep at night (and dream about Hogan).

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Yeah, the lying is pretty much the only mark I could bother having against him.

As it is, his price tag might just cost GWS a premiership in the long run, so eh.

If he'd been at Melbourne, he would've come third in our B&F, too. Hopefully next year we will push past that line, with development and injuries clearing up. That's all that matters.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Yeah, the lying is pretty much the only mark I could bother having against him.

As it is, his price tag might just cost GWS a premiership in the long run, so eh.

If he'd been at Melbourne, he would've come third in our B&F, too. Hopefully next year we will push past that line, with development and injuries clearing up. That's all that matters.

He probably would have too.

But the Hogan / Toumpas/ Viney shuffle that his leaving allowed means that he can win the next ten at GWS and we'll still be ahead.

But he's not one of ours so that's about all the time I have for him.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

And a truly remarkable achievement to finish 3rd in the b & f considering he wasn't in the best three for his team more than once or twice during the season.

I think it might have something to do with the unique voting system at GWS where they weight the votes by multiplying the score by each player's pay packet.

  • Like 13
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Not that I personally know or actually care.

But from comment on the Demonland Forums said he was doing poorly in GWS

And I trusted other Demonland Posters, shame on you for inaccurately reporting to the rest of us!

But as I don't care I forgive you.

Link to comment
Share on other sites


And a truly remarkable achievement to finish 3rd in the b & f considering he wasn't in the best three for his team more than once or twice during the season.

I think it might have something to do with the unique voting system at GWS where they weight the votes by multiplying the score by each player's pay packet.

Bingo

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Well done to young Tom. The former no. 1 draft pick seems to have been successfully turned into a tagger. The fact that he averaged the same amount of possessions and had an inferior rating to our own Jack Trengove, who we and the industry considered to have an exceedingly poor year matters not.

  • Like 10
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Should you cast the first stone?

We would never have afforded the exorbitant salary and in retrospect MFC have done well out of his departure.

I believe that, to his eternal credit, Jimmy recognised the lie when Scully told it. It's not a matter of whether the kid was sitting on an offer he couldn't refuse or whether we were or were not adequately compensated in the end; it's a matter of ethical conduct.

For that, we're all entitled to our views and I have no qualms about casting the first and last stones. Not at Scully himself (although he bears some responsibility) but at his advisers, his family and those at the AFL who made it happen.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Not that I personally know or actually care.

But from comment on the Demonland Forums said he was doing poorly in GWS

And I trusted other Demonland Posters, shame on you for inaccurately reporting to the rest of us!

But as I don't care I forgive you.

If you don't care why did you bother posting that rubbish?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

If you don't care why did you bother posting that rubbish?

Now! now!

Just because we have opposing views in another post there no need to stalk me.

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Easy, just stop posting rubbish.

I don't for one second believe that was the reason you posted your comment against me.

Just build a bridge and get over it.

Life is too short to hold grudges.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I hope that weasel is spitting chips (which I'm sure phat Phil is eating) that he left now.

He probably isn't because he's a millionaire, but I am a strong believer in karma and I don't think he will ever experience real success because people like him don't deserve it.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Not that I personally know or actually care.

But from comment on the Demonland Forums said he was doing poorly in GWS

And I trusted other Demonland Posters, shame on you for inaccurately reporting to the rest of us!

But as I don't care I forgive you.

Living in the depths of NSW there are only 2 games sure to be broadcast on TV each week. Sydney & GWS games. Having watched all the GWS games (between their performance and the endless excuses and barracking they get from commentators, it would be almost as painful as watching us - if I cared), I'm sure $cully was only made #3 to justify Sheedy's lunacy in paying him so much.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Living in the depths of NSW there are only 2 games sure to be broadcast on TV each week. Sydney & GWS games. Having watched all the GWS games (between their performance and the endless excuses and barracking they get from commentators, it would be almost as painful as watching us - if I cared), I'm sure $cully was only made #3 to justify Sheedy's lunacy in paying him so much.

I have the same issue living in Country WA but it the WCE and Freo games. I have little time for both local teams.

Sometimes you are right as we do what we can to justify our decisions at times.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Scully got to 3rd in the GWS Best and Fairest the same way that Lynden Dunn got to sixth in ours; Consistently good-ordinary performances in a team where most others were wildly up and down.

My comment about us having players to 'pass' him is more about the development to another level that I hope to see; consistent 'actually good' performances from more players.

It's easy to imagine half a dozen players push up a gear, such as Trengove, Clark, Grimes, Frawley, Howe, Watts, Viney, McDonald.

Come to think of it, that group plus Jones, Garland and Sylvia would be a likely top ten collection.

Apologies to the surprise packet first year players and to Jooooooordieeee McKenzie.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    EASYBEATS by Meggs

    A beautiful sunny Friday afternoon, with a light breeze and a strong Windy Hill crowd set the scene, inviting one team to seize the day and take the important four points on offer. For the Demons it was not a good Friday, easily beaten by an all-time largest losing margin of 65 points.   Essendon threw themselves into action today, winning most of the contests and had three early goals with Daria Bannister on fire.  In contrast the Demons were dropping marks, hesitant in close and comm

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 6

    DEFUSE THE BOMBERS by Meggs

    Last Saturday’s crushing loss to Fremantle, after being three goals ahead at three quarter time, should be motivation enough to bounce back for this very winnable Round 5 clash at Windy Hill. A first-time venue for the Melbourne AFLW team, this should be a familiar suburban, windy, footy environment for the players.   Essendon were brave and competitive last week against ladder leader Adelaide at Sturt’s home ground. A familiar name, Maddison Gay, was the Bombers best player with

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 33

    BLOW THE SIREN by Meggs

    Fremantle hosted the Demons on a sunny 20-degree Saturdayafternoon winning the toss and electing to defend in the first quarter against the 3-goal breeze favouring the Parry Street end. There was method here, as this would give the comeback queens, the Dockers, last use of the breeze. The Melbourne Coach had promised an improved performance, and we did start better than previous weeks, winning the ball out of the middle, using the breeze advantage and connecting to the forwards. 

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    GETAWAY by Meggs

    Calling all fit players. Expect every available Melbourne player to board the Virgin cross-continent flight to Perth for this Round 4 clash on Saturday afternoon at Fremantle Oval. It promises to be keenly contested, though Fremantle is the bookies clear favourite.  If we lose, finals could be remoter than Rottnest Island especially following on from the Dees 50-point dismantlement by North Melbourne last Sunday.  There are 8 remaining matches, over the next 7 weeks.  To Meggs’

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons

    DRUBBING by Meggs

    With Casey Fields basking in sunshine, an enthusiastic throng of young Demons fans formed a guard of honour for the evergreen and much admired 75-gamer Paxy Paxman. As the home team ran out to play, Paxy’s banner promised that the Demons would bounce back from last week’s loss to Brisbane and reign supreme.   Disappointingly, the Kangaroos dominated the match to win by 50 points, but our Paxy certainly did her bit.  She was clearly our best player, sweeping well in defence.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 4

    GARNER STRENGTH by Meggs

    In keeping with our tough draw theme, Week 3 sees Melbourne take on flag favourites, North Melbourne, at Casey Fields this Sunday at 1:05pm.  The weather forecast looks dry, a coolish 14 degrees and will be characteristically gusty.  Remember when Casey Fields was considered our fortress?  The Demons have lost two of their past three matches at the Field of Dreams, so opposition teams commute down the Princes Highway with more optimism these days.  The Dees held the highe

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 1

    ALLY’S FIELDS by Meggs

    It was a sunny morning at Casey Fields, as Demon supporters young and old formed a guard of honour for fan favourite and 50-gamer Alyssa Bannan.  Banno’s banner stated the speedster was the ‘fastest 50 games’ by an AFLW player ever.   For Dees supporters, today was not our day and unfortunately not for Banno either. A couple of opportunities emerged for our number 6 but alas there was no sizzle.   Brisbane atoned for last week’s record loss to North Melbourne, comprehensively out

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 1

    GOOD MORNING by Meggs

    If you are driving or training it to Cranbourne on Saturday, don’t forget to set your alarm clock. The Melbourne Demons play the reigning premiers Brisbane Lions at Casey Fields this Saturday, with the bounce of the ball at 11:05am.  Yes, that’s AM.   The AFLW fixture shows deference to the AFL men’s finals games.  So, for the men it’s good afternoon and good evening and for the women it’s good morning.     The Lions were wounded last week by 44 points, their highest ever los

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 3

    HORE ON FIRE by Meggs

    The 40,000 seat $319 million redeveloped Kardinia Park Stadium was nowhere near capacity last night but the strong, noisy contingent of Melbourne supporters led by the DeeArmy journeyed to Geelong to witness a high-quality battle between two of the best teams in AFLW.   The Cats entered the arena to the blasting sounds of Zombie Nation and made a hot start kicking the first 2 goals. They brought tremendous forward half pressure, and our newly renovated defensive unit looked shaky.

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    AFLW Melbourne Demons 11
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!
×
×
  • Create New...