2017 Brownlow Medal

[FireInTheBennelly 4,072]

Just now, Deeprived Childhood said:

Not far from the truth, a truth of which most people who think he's a knockabout top block, have either forgotten or are too young.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/collingwood-star-dane-swan-accused-of-welshing-on-payment-to-bashed-cleaner/news-story/7ddafbe7a3e73289c5ba8f30eae13cfb?sv=26865072f4df86424b80172af674e3fe

 

 

Perhaps we should constantly remind betting agencies to choose spokespeople responsibly.

[Palace Dees 2,316]

1 minute ago, FireInTheBelly said:

Perhaps we should constantly remind betting agencies to choose spokespeople responsibly.

Do you really believe that his history would be a negative in the eyes of betting agencies?

[Sir Why You Little 37,034]

40 minutes ago, Palace Dees said:

Swan was clearly given free reign to say whatever he felt with the betting company’s account, and attendees felt the brunt of it at times.

 

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You know what Clayton Oliver would be if he wasn’t a footballer? A virgin. #Brownlow

8:10 PM - Sep 25, 2017

"Swanny would be the guy that puts stickers on apples if he didn't play AFL," he hit back.

[Cards13 9,117]

7 hours ago, McQueen said:

Pretty sure it's the public so logically the clubs with the biggest supporter bases are advantaged.

Sucks for clubs like Collingwood with small supporter bases.

[Clintosaurus 7,844]

Reckon the Eagles game didn't help Clarry as far as umps go. Pathetic really considering all the diving Danger etc do.

[Lucifers Hero 39,758]

Nice of the umpires to not give Danger any votes in round 22 to ensure he didn't win and embarrass the AFL!

Rnd 22 - Dangerfield:  32 disposals, 12 clearances and two goals.  BOG from every other award voters.

Umpires colluding is even more embarrassing than Danger winning - that it is not in the spotlight does not make it less unethical.

[Dee Zephyr 19,267]

9 hours ago, Wiseblood said:

2 point loss to Freo and a 13 point loss to the Tigers where we dominated for all but the last term, and we didn't score a vote in either.

Get stuffed.

I'm so glad I fell asleep prior to the telecast, I think I would have smashed my TV after round 5.

Wow, the above is a disgrace!

[Lucifers Hero 39,758]

7 hours ago, KingDingAling said:

I am glad Oliver didn't poll as well as he should have. Will be better odds next year. I think Dusty, Kelly, Oliver and Fyfe. Winner probably comes within those 4. The quality of talent around at present is insane. Martin is as good a mid as I've seen, and he should get better. It will take a very special player to beat him next year (Martin is only improving). Oliver, Kelly and Fyfe are all unique talents.

Oliver is  few years away. 

It seems their is a bit of a seniority/personality content to the voting.  Do your time or be a media darling and you get noticed.  eg Pendlebury 15 votes from 16 (mostly losing) games.

And Matt Crouch only 11 votes!!

None of the six young guys in the Coaches Award top 10 (Merrett, Josh Kelly, Oliver, Matt Crouch, Ross or Zorko) were in the Brownlow top 10.  Proves the point about seniority/personality gets the votes.  Who got it wrong?  The coaches know a thing or two and they have a birds eye view of the game.

The Brownlow has become a media fanfare and a farce!

Edited September 25, 2017 by Lucifer's Hero

[Lucifers Hero 39,758]

6 hours ago, Palace Dees said:

Swan was clearly given free reign to say whatever he felt with the betting company’s account, and attendees felt the brunt of it at times.

 

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You know what Clayton Oliver would be if he wasn’t a footballer? A virgin. #Brownlow

8:10 PM - Sep 25, 2017

And Oliver, not to be intimidated responded:

Swanny would be the guy that puts stickers on apples if he didn't play AFL

Oliver takes no cr-p on the field nor off the field!!  Well done!

Edited September 25, 2017 by Lucifer's Hero

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1 hour ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

Oliver is  few years away. 

It seems their is a bit of a seniority/personality content to the voting.  Do your time or be a media darling and you get noticed.  eg Pendlebury 15 votes from 16 (mostly losing) games.

And Matt Crouch only 11 votes!!

None of the six young guys in the Coaches Award top 10 (Merrett, Josh Kelly, Oliver, Matt Crouch, Ross or Zorko) were in the Brownlow top 10.  Proves the point about seniority/personality gets the votes.  Who got it wrong?  The coaches know a thing or two and they have a birds eye view of the game.

The Brownlow has become a media fanfare and a farce!

The umpires are as casual as i am, i wouldn't be able to pick most of them apart in a line up.

1 hour ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

And Oliver, not to be intimidated responded:

Swanny would be the guy that puts stickers on apples if he didn't play AFL

Oliver takes no cr-p on the field nor off the field!!  Well done!

Actually I think Dane Swan himself suggested he'd be putting stickers on apples if he wasn't a footballer a few years back. Fake news?

Edited September 25, 2017 by Deeprived Childhood

[Mazer Rackham 14,971]

9 hours ago, Moonshadow said:

They should do the count on the radio like old times. Phone the winner to tell them to come into AFL house in the morning. 

And get the sheilas to phone in descriptions of what they would have worn to the papers.

[Lucifers Hero 39,758]

10 minutes ago, Deeprived Childhood said:

The umpires are as casual as i am, i wouldn't be able to pick most of them apart in a line up.

Actually I think Dane Swan himself suggested he'd be putting stickers on apples if he wasn't a footballer a few years back. Fake news?

I think you missed the point of both posts quoted...

[Mazer Rackham 14,971]

8 hours ago, Moonshadow said:

And to think no other club wanted Dusty last time he was ooc.

We overlooked him on draft night, didn't try to get him a couple of years ago. 

Great.

 

8 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

There is a book written on the Demons last 10 years, is there a full chapter written on Dustin??

 

8 hours ago, Hogan2014 said:

Our drafting continues to hurt us Kelly 21pts, Wines 19 ... 

 

Well, this is something new. Can we have a new thread where we can explore all the misfires in our recruiting over the last 100 years?

[spirit of norm smith 16,450]

Ten talking points

1- Viney & Oliver in the precount fashion segments. All class. 

2- Jack Fitzpatrick.  Got his dream to go to the Brownlow

3- I hate Sportsbet & all that rubbish. Dane Swan is a total tool. 

4- mark of the year ... Danihers was great.  Howe’s was unbelievable and better. Deserved to win it (again)

5- Bruce Mac is very annoying.  Dusty held his nerve. 

6- umps hate Melbourne. Proven v Freo ... lost by 2 points in last minute  No Votes

7- Daisy Pearce is a star

8- sure Martin was pick 3 and the Dees picked Scully & Trengove. But who wouldn’t at the time. We made draft bloopers but these choices were solid at the time. Unlike drafting Lucas Cook, Gysberts, Strauss etc

9- Matisse Stynes. Jimmy would be proud. She was very good. 

10- Jonesy sure was BOG in the fashion stakes. Great style. 

Edited September 25, 2017 by spirit of norm smith
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[Lucifers Hero 39,758]

37 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

Ten talking points

1- Viney & Oliver in the precount fashion segments. All class. 

2- Jack Fitzpatrick.  Got his dream to go to the Brownlow

3- I hate Sportsbet & all that rubbish. Dane Swan is a total tool. 

4- mark of the year ... Danihers was great.  Howe’s was unbelievable and better. Deserved to win it (again)

5- Bruce Mac is very annoying.  Dusty held his nerve. 

6- umps hate Melbourne. Proven v Freo ... lost by 2 points in last minute  No Votes

7- Daisy Pearce is a star

8- sure Martin was pick 3 and the Dees picked Scully & Trengove. But who wouldn’t at the time. We made draft bloopers but these choices were solid at the time. Unlike drafting Lucas Cook, Gysberts, Strauss etc

9- Matisse Stynes. Jimmy would be proud. She was very good. 

10- Jonesy sure was BOG in the fashion stakes. Great style. 

I didn't watch it but that is by far the best assessment of the media stuff this morning.  Very positive!  Thank you.

I wish I had seen the Matisse part and Daisy. 

Daisy always has such class and poise.  Is it possible for her to take over from Bruce...

[picket fence 17,151]

12 hours ago, daisycutter said:

you should've been on the block, uncle. have you auditioned for the gatwick block episode? you could team up with biffo and he could show you where all the bodies are buried. make great tv

on another topic what can you tell us about your romsey neighbour jakey lever? you must have ferreted out a bit of local gos

I didn't know Uncle lived at 10 Rillington Place Romsey, Daisy!!?

[daisycutter 29,613]

9 hours ago, Pates said:

Tmac getting 9 votes as a forward. I think that's where he plays now, he just doesn't seem to have it as a defender.

sheesh.......based on the umpires' opinion......surely you jest

[binman 42,919]

Oliver only 12 votes? Ridiculous. I suspect he paid the price for being too chatty on field. Umps don't like being talked back to.

[Bitter but optimistic 22,239]

15 hours ago, daisycutter said:

you should've been on the block, uncle. have you auditioned for the gatwick block episode? you could team up with biffo and he could show you where all the bodies are buried. make great tv

on another topic what can you tell us about your romsey neighbour jakey lever? you must have ferreted out a bit of local gos

I don't consort with the common folk dc.

[Ethan Tremblay 30,856]

Olivers does his best work in close, he's just not flashy enough at this point for the umpires to take notice. 

[Biffen 12,943]

Mo and her partner were spectacular  on the carpet I must say.

[Willmoy1947 4,085]

Winner 2017 Brownlow. Escorted into Building, Under constant supervision what to say and do while in there, Escorted to press conference. Escorted out. Strange.....

[Akum 2,660]

4 hours ago, Lucifer's Hero said:

I didn't watch it but that is by far the best assessment of the media stuff this morning.  Very positive!  Thank you.

I wish I had seen the Matisse part and Daisy. 

Daisy always has such class and poise.  Is it possible for her to take over from Bruce...

Daisy's intelligence & poise really showed up Bruce's yappy little puppy thing.

I wonder how long it took Dusty last night to stop Bruce from humping his leg?

[Demonsone 2,037]

Overall we finished 9th on the brownlow team ladder much like the season ladder!

Positive is we had the most amount of players poll votes which means an even contribution!

Reality we don't yet have an outright star/s who can poll high votes.

[daisycutter 29,613]

2 hours ago, Biffen said:

Mo and her partner were spectacular  on the carpet I must say.

thought fitzy was the stand-out partner. camera man absolutely loved him, and he reciprocated in spades