Professionalism

[MrReims 322]

I've posted here before about some AFL footballers drinking in the bar I manage in Sydney. This weekend we had quite a few more that really made utter dills of themselves and obviously imbibed more than any professional athlete should. I'm aware that it's easier for the Sydney teams as they aren't the household faces that the traditional state teams players are but if this is happening so much here, why are we getting so sensitive over seemingly smaller indiscretions. By comparison I would suggest our boys are far more professional in their approach but do we think our lads get up to as much mischief that we don't know about? 

[Moonshadow 17,678]

And this deserves a new thread because....?

http://demonland.com/forums/topic/42366-drinking-session/

[Biffen 12,949]

If they were GWS kids all well and good !

Leak the story to the press.Name names.

Tell all Mr Reims.

Any distraction for them is a bonus.

[McQueen 17,867]

Do they share a cistern top?

[Ethan Tremblay 31,170]

I once saw Jack Watts off his head on kale at a hipster convention - mid.week. 

Edited July 31, 2017 by Ethan Tremblay

[MrReims 322]

It was the GWS boys, I'm not interested in it being a press thing but I don't care about naming names either. This weekend it was Shaw, Taranto and I think Coniglio. Previously it's been Patton, Franklin, Aliir Aliir and Grundy. The purpose of the topic was do we know of similar behaviour in our boys? I was pretty dismayed at Taranto getting involved so young, whilst Bernie is known party boy I would hope he isn't taking Petracca or Oliver out with him to learn those habits

[david_neitz_is_my_dad 4,084]

No wonder Dusty is going to Sydney, hardly anyone would notice a [censored] AFL player staggering around the streets up there

[Biffen 12,949]

Eastern suburbs I'm guessing.

Perhaps Bondi .

Sadly, the press don't care about GWS here or there because they are an artificial team with no supporters.

[KingDingAling 3,758]

16 minutes ago, MrReims said:

It was the GWS boys, I'm not interested in it being a press thing but I don't care about naming names either. This weekend it was Shaw, Taranto and I think Coniglio. Previously it's been Patton, Franklin, Aliir Aliir and Grundy. The purpose of the topic was do we know of similar behaviour in our boys? I was pretty dismayed at Taranto getting involved so young, whilst Bernie is known party boy I would hope he isn't taking Petracca or Oliver out with him to learn those habits

I doubt we would have to worry about Petracca. He has been involved in a high level basketball system since a young age (at State and National level). So I think he is safe, he probably adhered to stricter standards most of his sporting life - than he is expected to adhere to in the AFL. Oliver is a worry though. But he is a country lad so probably won't play up in the spotlight of the city. Not sure I'd be worried about any of our other youth. They appear to be very level headed and sensible (ANB, Stretch, Brayshaw, Salem, Petracca, Hunt, Kennedy-Harris).

[deebug 1,754]

To much money and free time.

[Moonshadow 17,678]

8 minutes ago, deebug said:

To much money and free time.

You think? Players are often at the club by 8am and don't leave until 5. That's 5 days a week, then there's match day. Not forgetting other club related appearances, marketing promo, and in the case of Jack Watts, saving kittens from busy roads. Point being that fit players don't have a great deal of free time, probably why some tie one on when they do.

Smarter players will keep their nose clean and use the chance to set themselves up with a career after footy. 

[KingDingAling 3,758]

34 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

You think? Players are often at the club by 8am and don't leave until 5. That's 5 days a week, then there's match day. Not forgetting other club related appearances, marketing promo, and in the case of Jack Watts, saving kittens from busy roads. Point being that fit players don't have a great deal of free time, probably why some tie one on when they do.

Smarter players will keep their nose clean and use the chance to set themselves up with a career after footy. 

Or at least drink at home. I reckon there would be quite a few AFL players who drink at home during the week. Probably not massive amounts, but certainly amounts they'd cop heat for it they drank it out and about. It is about perception. Drinking mostly only becomes a problem for clubs when we hear about it.

[Gipsy Danger 1,067]

Seeing as both Sydney teams are doing better than us at the minute, maybe a leaf to be taken out of their book? Get on it boys

[deanox 10,032]

I'm not sure why you'd risk business from these guys by outing them on here and stating your position so publicly. 

[Sir Why You Little 37,243]

9 minutes ago, deanox said:

I'm not sure why you'd risk business from these guys by outing them on here and stating your position so publicly. 

3 am visit for a little "redecorating"

[Adzman 2,154]

Bit harder for our boys to get away with it given their captain is as professional as it comes during the season. Jones sets a very high standard as captain, and those who fall short would have him to answer to.

[MrReims 322]

14 hours ago, deanox said:

I'm not sure why you'd risk business from these guys by outing them on here and stating your position so publicly. 

They aren't good customers, I'd much rather not have them at all

[Satyriconhome 10,880]

45 minutes ago, MrReims said:

They aren't good customers, I'd much rather not have them at all

If you keep outing, I doubt you will be managing for long, you do realise that both Barrett and Stevens are avid readers of this site and wouldn't care about you going under the bus for a story, but hey its your job

Edited August 1, 2017 by Satyriconhome

[DubDee 26,200]

1 hour ago, MrReims said:

They aren't good customers, I'd much rather not have them at all

good to hear GWS players arent being prosfessional.  its really the only chance for the rest of us

keep serving them shots Reims!!

[MrReims 322]

2 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

If you keep outing, I doubt you will be managing for long, you do realise that both Barrett and Stevens are avid readers of this site and wouldn't care about you going under the bus for a story, but hey its your job

Appreciate the concern, but I've been doing this for 16yrs or so. Heresay on a public forum isn't quite the all powerful thing some you of obviously think it is. But I'll keep my observations to myself from now on if it offends so much

Edited August 1, 2017 by MrReims
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[Moonshadow 17,678]

3 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

If you keep outing, I doubt you will be managing for long, you do realise that both Barrett and Stevens are avid readers of this site and wouldn't care about you going under the bus for a story, but hey its your job

Avid readers! Bwahahaha!!! 

Do they wear their spy glasses and use the shoe phone while going through all the threads?

Someone please post an image of the Get Smart agent who hides in tiny places.

The best story they'd get on here would be about BBOs jolly good flogging habits

[Biffen 12,949]

4 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

If you keep outing, I doubt you will be managing for long, you do realise that both Barrett and Stevens are avid readers of this site and wouldn't care about you going under the bus for a story, but hey its your job

He never said they were gay- just boring drunks.

[Skuit 10,031]

Someone was hoping Kelly came down with a case of the runs this week. MrReims, can you make this happen? A Metamucil Martini perhaps?

[Melb16 493]

5 hours ago, Satyriconhome said:

If you keep outing, I doubt you will be managing for long, you do realise that both Barrett and Stevens are avid readers of this site and wouldn't care about you going under the bus for a story, but hey its your job

Has this ever been confirmed or proven? I see posters say this often but suspect it's exactly what they're accusing journos of doing.... guessing without proof.

[Cards13 9,117]

3 hours ago, MrReims said:

Appreciate the concern, but I've been doing this for 16yrs or so. Heresay on a public forum isn't quite the all powerful thing some you of obviously think it is. But I'll keep my observations to myself from now on if it offends so much

Reims don't be silly, how many 000s of people are on DL and a couple have thrown out the wet blanket.