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Whilst I think AVB has shown genuine concern and represented both himself and the club beautifully, the collective response from Collingwood has been equally first class - firstly Mihocek's parents and now this from both Adams and Bucks. 

Rare example of the game looking after itself.

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Really enjoying this thread.  Seeing a different side of one of my favorite players makes me love him even more!

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3 hours ago, Skuit said:

Haha. AVB knocks a bloke out and then starts making moves on his girlfriend. Old-school legend. 

Well after all he is a mounting man.

VandenBerg (from the mountain)

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2 hours ago, binman said:

An area of expertise i'm guessing given your brooding avatar 

 

2 hours ago, binman said:

An area of expertise i'm guessing given your brooding avatar 

One picture tells a thousand words Binman.?

AVB toughness and class personified. ??

True Gentleman.

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Yes Oldfart, I noticed you have been an ardent supporter all along and have never had him out of your side. 

IMHO we have to improve a hell of a lot before AVB is not an automatic selection. 

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AvB I feel the same way football wise as I remembered Paul Wheatley. Totally different player although I reckon we looked a different side when he was playing. His running and kicking penetration made us dangerous and a better football side. Aaron's the same, better when he's in. Also felt the same way with Dean Kent. 

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4 hours ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Seducing her with wine and love letters. Can he be any cooler? 

I mean replace the letters with cheese and it's basically my idea of true love.

 

A genuinely good person. A rarity these days. Love him.

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8 minutes ago, Half forward flank said:

With apologies to Viney Snr and Rod Grinter AVB is the only Demon who could have taken on and help his own physically with the likes of Dipper and Derrmie. Wish he was around in 87-88

Neita says hi :)

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VDB  is a credit to his Family  a true champion person   . It would have been an accident with him but only has eyes for the ball. 

He cleaned him up  but it was in the play and unintentional however wasn't claiming the scalp he was concerned about Mihocek's 

well - being. That is what you call a classy caring person.  

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As a matter of interest, did the MRO make any comment on the incident?

As a matter of course, I think the MRO (or someone working for him) should look at every incident which causes a concussion. There are two reasons to do so. One is that the AFL should be looking at all instances of concussion to see what happened and whether any changes are needed to game rules, umpiring, game style, instructions to clubs, etc to protect players. Secondly, if they looked at every incident, there would be no accusations of players being unfairly treated should some incidents be looked at and others not. In this instance, I would be in doubt that vandenBerg would be cleared of any wrongdoing.

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19 minutes ago, nosoupforme said:

VDB  is a credit to his Family  a true champion person   . It would have been an accident with him but only has eyes for the ball. 

He cleaned him up  but it was in the play and unintentional however wasn't claiming the scalp he was concerned about Mihocek's 

well - being. That is what you call a classy caring person.  

Even then, it looked as if most of the damage was done when his head hit the ground.

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3 hours ago, 4_Kent_Watts said:

AvB I feel the same way football wise as I remembered Paul Wheatley. Totally different player although I reckon we looked a different side when he was playing. His running and kicking penetration made us dangerous and a better football side. Aaron's the same, better when he's in. Also felt the same way with Dean Kent. 

Really The sample was so few with Kenty he was injury prone And a good decision fir him to move on and is going well at Saints.99

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4 hours ago, Jaded said:

I mean replace the letters with cheese and it's basically my idea of true love.

 

A genuinely good person. A rarity these days. Love him.

So cheese and a bit of plonk will win your heart Jaded ?? 

I tried it with Ben Ean Moselle and a bit of cheddar and it didn't work !!!

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1 hour ago, Pollyanna said:

Taylor Adams is a good bloke too.

I get real blockhead vibes from Adams during games, but this has made me reconsider.

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8 hours ago, Skuit said:

Going to bed with Vanders is a frightening prospect. Get crunched in a hug and then he probably misses the intended 'target'. 

Thats a shame, we need more father/sons in red n blue

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23 minutes ago, A F said:

I get real blockhead vibes from Adams during games, but this has made me reconsider.

Close friend of my niece's husband.

He's definitely a competitor on the field.

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This better not impact his presence on the footy field..... at present (yep went there) his presence scares the living [censored] out of any nearby opponents - would hate for that impact to be reduced as they now see him as a nice bloke instead

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But yes top bloke and massive thumbs up from me
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1 hour ago, pineapple dee said:

So cheese and a bit of plonk will win your heart Jaded ?? 

I tried it with Ben Ean Moselle and a bit of cheddar and it didn't work !!!

Chateau cardboard and a kraft single - cant possibly loose ?

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