Great piece of writing here from Tomas Bugg where he opens up on 'that' incident.

Tom Bugg: I'm Not Who You Think I Am

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-09-19/my-whole-body-kind-of-dropped-buggs-dark-night

Vaguely interesting article on a repentant Thomas Bugg. 

I reckon every team needs a bit of a [censored]-stirrer / 'pest' and when in form he's best 22 IMO. 

Looking forward to seeing some improvement in 2018.

Read this and loved the insight!

Good on you Tom!

Amazing & well done ....I can personally say his perception of himself is true & what happened 

was totally out of character  (which also means I don't for one moment condone what happened)......I hope to see him in our best 22 next year & am fully supportive of him. 

Excellent article!  Well done, Tom, for writing it.  Just goes to show how one moment in time, whether intended or not, can be life-changing.  Think the article says a lot about the character of the man.  I really hope he can put it behind him, and be a better person (and player) for the experience.  Really don't think any of us can cast stones...!

2 minutes ago, Vagg said:

Excellent article!  Well done, Tom, for writing it.  Just goes to show how one moment in time, whether intended or not, can be life-changing.  Think the article says a lot about the character of the man.  I really hope he can put it behind him, and be a better person (and player) for the experience.  Really don't think any of us can cast stones...!

I can I am perfect!

30 minutes ago, Deemented Are Go! said:

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-09-19/my-whole-body-kind-of-dropped-buggs-dark-night

Vaguely interesting article on a repentant Thomas Bugg. 

I reckon every team needs a bit of a [censored]-stirrer / 'pest' and when in form he's best 22 IMO. 

Looking forward to seeing some improvement in 2018.

Trouble is when kicking for goal he cannot kit the side of a barn with a cow.

Well written, well timed.  Lets see how he goes earning his spot.  Accuracy in front of goal would help his cause....

3 minutes ago, old dee said:

I can I am perfect!

Been to the pond lately OD?

I find that a visit to the pond dispels any doubts and restores ones reality. Self reflection is very useful and quickly restores the disappointment of the human condition. 

What a well written article; certainly gave some insight into the life

He does not present in this way on the field of play, maybe it is a belssing in disguise for the guy.

4 minutes ago, hemingway said:

Been to the pond lately OD?

I find that a visit to the pond dispels any doubts and restores ones reality. Self reflection is very useful and quickly restores the disappointment of the human condition. 

Looking in the pond didn't do Narcissus a lot of good Ernie.

14 minutes ago, hemingway said:

Been to the pond lately OD?

I find that a visit to the pond dispels any doubts and restores ones reality. Self reflection is very useful and quickly restores the disappointment of the human condition. 

I thought it was to cast stones !!

6 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

I thought it was to cast stones !!

Exactly bb. 

It was a great punch and one he can be proud of for the rest of his career.

 

Amazing how people think he is a thug. Players have done way worse over there careers, take for example Alex Rance his hit on watts who wasn't even facing him I see as more of a thug act

21 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Looking in the pond didn't do Narcissus a lot of good Ernie.

Quite so BB, I somehow thought I would not get away with it, and I used the reference very loosely. I have read ODs posts far too often to realise that he is no Narcissus and indeed is a flawed human being like the rest of us. 

Edited September 19, 20177 yr by hemingway

Not my hero. Average player on his best days who cannot kick goals. 

Depth player IMO.

2 minutes ago, hemingway said:

Quite so BB, I somehow thought I would not get away with it, and I used the reference very loosely. I have read ODs posts far too often to realise that he is no Narcissus and indeed is a flawed human being like the rest of us. 

What! 

3 minutes ago, david_neitz_is_my_dad said:

Amazing how people think he is a thug. Players have done way worse over there careers, take for example Alex Rance his hit on watts who wasn't even facing him I see as more of a thug act

Some of the worst comments were from people here hoping he would be sacked etc.

The week after Houli got four for the same thing ,his penalty apparently lower than Buggs because he is from a different theology.

I hope Callum Mills learnt his lesson.

 

30 minutes ago, hemingway said:

Been to the pond lately OD?

I find that a visit to the pond dispels any doubts and restores ones reality. Self reflection is very useful and quickly restores the disappointment of the human condition. 

do you always visit the pond on a windy day, ernie?

A well written and presented article by Tom - it will be interesting to see whether his playing style will be different next year, for better or for worse.

And without excusing his actions in any way at all, I wonder if the AFL will ever crack down on those niggling elbows to the kidneys and the guts off the play that we see every week, especially before the ball is bounced.  I can only remember one being penalised - of course against MFC to CarlTank resulting in their first or maybe their second goal.  

It is ugly and does result in what could almost be described as reflex actions with occasional serious outcomes.

12 minutes ago, old dee said:

What! 

Well you do drink Pinot od !

1 hour ago, Demon Jack said:

Great piece of writing here from Tomas Bugg where he opens up on 'that' incident.

https://www.playersvoice.com.au/tom-bugg-im-not-who-you-think-i-am/

Very interesting article. I hope Tom wrote that solo. 

Next year will be his making or demise. 

I like the way he plays, and his ommission from the team hurt us on the home stretch. 

 

9 minutes ago, monoccular said:

A well written and presented article by Tom - it will be interesting to see whether his playing style will be different next year, for better or for worse.

And without excusing his actions in any way at all, I wonder if the AFL will ever crack down on those niggling elbows to the kidneys and the guts off the play that we see every week, especially before the ball is bounced.  I can only remember one being penalised - of course against MFC to CarlTank resulting in their first or maybe their second goal.  

It is ugly and does result in what could almost be described as reflex actions with occasional serious outcomes.

Yep, agree 100% Mono!  That stuff is completely uncalled for!  Just play good footy, and beat the other guy fair & square!

I have every confidence Tomas will be the better for the experience.

23 minutes ago, Biffen said:

Some of the worst comments were from people here hoping he would be sacked etc.

The week after Houli got four for the same thing ,his penalty apparently lower than Buggs because he is from a different theology.

I hope Callum Mills learnt his lesson.

 

What??? Yeah sure, thats exactly why he got a different penalty Biff....

Got nothing to do with it.