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PHIL READ

Bobby McKenzie
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I have just read that Phil Read will be playing for the Geelong VFL team this season. What happened here? Was he not required at Sandy or did he get a better offer from Geelong? Maybe he just didn't want to be associated with Melbourne after being delisted. Does anyone know the full story?

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    Originally I heard he was going to play in the EDFL, but apparently he somehow knew Cameron Ling and the Cats approached him and Geelong appealed cos he can spend more time down the surf coast.

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    Originally I heard he was going to play in the EDFL, but apparently he somehow knew Cameron Ling and the Cats approached him and Geelong appealed cos he can spend more time down the surf coast.

    I remember Ling last year on The Footy Show talking about how he thought Read was unlucky to be dropped at one stage.

    It would make sense if they are mates.

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    Thouht that he announced his retirement after the GF win.

    Has he / Geelong dome a Mal Michael / Bummers type deal????

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    Hopefully we wont see an Armstrong out of him now

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    Hopefully we wont see an Armstrong out of him now

    Can't happen cause

    1. Cats are no good

    2. He is not on the Senior or Rookie list.

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    I can tell you straight out that his decision to play for Geelong is souley based on one thing; he likes to surf.

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    Hopefully we wont see an Armstrong out of him now

    Armstrong was lucky he is an average player and always will be, like 'wotsisname' who went to Sydney and played in a flag

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    I can tell you straight out that his decision to play for Geelong is souley based on one thing; he likes to surf.

    exactly

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    Armstrong was lucky he is an average player and always will be, like 'wotsisname' who went to Sydney and played in a flag

    I think u will find Jolly is a sensational player and one of many mistakes Melbourne has made

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    I think u will find Jolly is a sensational player and one of many mistakes Melbourne has made

    I agree it was a mistake however he is not a sensational player, most swans fans blame his poor performance for their GF loss last year, and if he really is that good why would they get Everitt?

    Edit: Woohoo, 500 posts!!

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    I think u will find Jolly is a sensational player and one of many mistakes Melbourne has made

    Occo, it is these sort of comments that make me wonder whether or not you are an agent provocateur.

    Allowing Barassi to go to Carlton - a big mistake.

    Jolly to Sydney - yawn.

    Biffinator

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    Occo, it is these sort of comments that make me wonder whether or not you are an agent provocateur.

    Allowing Barassi to go to Carlton - a big mistake.

    Jolly to Sydney - yawn.

    Biffinator

    Ok our ruck ATM is ordinary. Infact i think we have one of the worst ruck players in the leigue. Yes white is great and has been sensational for us for many years but he is older and the limitation of running into the ruck has ruined his game (as he needed a runup due to his height). I cant see Jamar ever being that good and with Jolly we would look very good. Yes jolly left on his own terms so its kinda pointless argument but he is a very good player

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