4 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

You're always pretty balanced WB, no matter Osi constant negative vibe not sure what he has done here, the players who got on the [censored] are the ones at fault. 

What a bunch of sparrows, spots up for grabs, new contract signed, game won.

Obviosuly team rules were broken so they didn't get the chance to be selected and totally let the team down. 

Not arguing that, just observed how quick he reported it in threads and then made a full thread on it's own about it.  You could see him almost jumping with glee at the news.

Wow, fringe players during an injury crisis and a series of 6-day turnarounds, and they're on the [censored].

Most people aren't interested in trying to be great, and that's fine, really it is.

But if you want to play in the best 22 of a rising AFL club on the fringe of the top 4, when everything is at stake, then yeah, a slice of greatness is what you need to want, and need to be prepared to commit to.

I don't wear the 'boys will be boys' attitude.  Forget about the past!  This is a professional sport, and the year is 2017. These blokes put themselves above team rules, and that's selfish in anyone's language.  If we want team success, everyone needs to buy-in all of the time, not just when they feel like it.

Edited July 1, 20178 yr by Deeoldfart
Typo

was at Port oval today

the media sniffed a story

as I was going in the Channel 7 guys were trying to get entry

The young man on the gate said .... not  a televised game and no booking... so it wasn't normal

They came in

have no idea of what happened afterwards

54 minutes ago, Cards13 said:

You're always pretty balanced WB, no matter Osi constant negative vibe not sure what he has done here, the players who got on the [censored] are the ones at fault. 

What a bunch of sparrows, spots up for grabs, new contract signed, game won.

Obviosuly team rules were broken so they didn't get the chance to be selected and totally let the team down. 

He's a clown stirring up trouble.

bad news comes in threes

shlt happens

i'm depressed

Simon Goodwin I take my hat off to you. To be going into your 4th game in 18 days, undermanned, under enormous expectation and pressure, with a great deal at stake and to take the hard road by not allowing these fools to be selected speaks volumes of you and your principles.

For all those questioning this decision, you are witnessing the very thing that is making this proud club great again. As a coach of elite swimming, I for one am awe of this guy!

Keep it up Simon, we are privileged to have you as our coach.

1 hour ago, Wrecker45 said:

A drinking session, god forbid, they are mortals. Any rational on looker would observe that a wholesale approach to looking into habits is nessesary. 

Max Gawn got caught smoking on the way to training. Hogan is on camera dancing at a music festival pulling moves impossible for someone straight/sober.

Hodge is the greatest leader in the modern era and has countless drinking indiscretions. 

Except none of those came on the back of multiple 6 day breaks with injuries and all said players on call. They shouldn't have been drinking. Hodge has won multiple flags and has runs on the board. Kennedy and Kent are working to keep their careers afloat. Spencer has played 40 games in 7 years.

I was astounded that Kennedy(1 + Harris) were not picked with the loss of nippier players.  now we know.  Bastards.

Kents' disposal is not up to AFL standard and should be written off.

Very selfish by those involved and particularly disappointing for JKH as he just signed a new contract and was close to selection.

Well done Goodwin on drawing a line in the sand, hope all have learned their lessons.

Anyone know what the club rules are? I would have assumed beers are OK after a Saturday game - Bernie's 200th springs to mind. I am genuinely intrigued as to what the rule is.

So who at channel 7 and the HS reads Demonland as I assume this is where the story broke! They did the team and themselves no favours and explains why White was selected and Dion Johnstone was an emergency. I am sure when they had the session they didn't know Salem and Kent would be out. I don't think is was a little drink either if they were noticeably untidy at the next training session. Maybe they didn't think they would be noticed. 

Very brave of the club to draw a line in the sand re behaviour as it was clearly going to impact on the Swans game and team selection.

2 minutes ago, Sylvia Saint said:

Anyone know what the club rules are? I would have assumed beers are OK after a Saturday game - Bernie's 200th springs to mind. I am genuinely intrigued as to what the rule is.

Not sure if there's a standard rule but there was a specific protocol through the 4 games in 18 days period.  Perhaps they thought it ought not reasonably apply to them as they stayed behind in Melbourne...

1 minute ago, Sylvia Saint said:

Anyone know what the club rules are? I would have assumed beers are OK after a Saturday game - Bernie's 200th springs to mind. I am genuinely intrigued as to what the rule is.

I'd expect it would vary according to variables such as days between games, when recovery sessions are scheduled, injuries etc

We don't know what this "drinking session" consisted of but I doubt they were just sharing a slab over a BBQ. 

Disappointing by those blokes but the reality is that they're all a bunch of C and D graders so would not have made a difference to the result last night, if any of them played.

51 minutes ago, Sylvia Saint said:

Anyone know what the club rules are? I would have assumed beers are OK after a Saturday game - Bernie's 200th springs to mind. I am genuinely intrigued as to what the rule is.

If the players got on the turps after Bernie's 200th vs Adelaide, it would certainly explain why we were so flat against the 17th place North the following week.

I'm of the understanding that the players are permitted to get on the sauce after a game provided we have at least an 8 day break until the next game.

Edited July 1, 20178 yr by Bring-Back-Powell

surprised it was 3 players who really havent established themselves in our best 22. Spencer Im most surprised about. Thought he'd have more brains and sense than that.

JKH would have been a walk up start to replace Jeffy. What an idiot. They probably didnt think they would get found out. Im guessing after all these 6 day breaks a ban was put inplace not to go over the top with the drinking. 

These players are just as dumb as the freo player during the week told the club he had to leave training early because he felt ill only to go surfing with his mates. 

3 hours ago, olisik said:

Just gave JKH a one year extension as well...

At least he had cause to celebrate.

The rest of 'em though...

Anybody actually know the facts on here, the Club obviously did and metered out what they thought was an appropiate penalty

Done and dusted in house, move on

2 minutes ago, Satyriconhome said:

Anybody actually know the facts on here, the Club obviously did and metered out what they thought was an appropiate penalty

Done and dusted in house, move on

Totally. Give the poor blokes a chance. They are all just struggling young people earning 150k+ a year whose salaries we all pay through our memberships.

How dare we hold them to account.

Spare me.

Just now, The heart beats true said:

Totally. Give the poor blokes a chance. They are all just struggling young people earning 150k+ a year whose salaries we all pay through our memberships.

How dare we hold them to account.

Spare me.

That just sounds like envy, what posters think of their actions counts for very little, same as their playing abilities

Unless you are 1 of the 4 you have no idea what occurred

The club has handled it

Guys in 20's [censored] up, who would have thought

5 hours ago, The heart beats true said:

This gives me enormous faith in the direction of the club.

Didnt use it as an excuse before, during or directly after the loss.

Gave those players a real whack when it would have been easier not too.

This will be the making of us as a footy club. Successful clubs act this way.

Name one ?

5 hours ago, The heart beats true said:

You know your arguments in trouble when you use Gary Ablett Snr as an example of behaviour.

Google Alisha Horan.

Just try to remember why you're on this forum ,its about footy , not God's forum !

10 hours ago, bluey said:

Fake news, what's a drinking session, couple of pots, wasn't that long ago standing around a barrel on Sunday was mandatory!

 

 

 

Well  Sylvia, Mclean and Maloney thought so.

Edited July 1, 20178 yr by Fork 'em

1 hour ago, puntkick said:

Name one ?

Geelong players imposed ban on Steve Johnson. I'd look for an article to link but my PC 's running awfully.