PHIL READ

[Bobby McKenzie 2,401]

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?

[DeeBest 13]

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.

[WonnaJurah 5]

Shannon Motlop North Adelaide

Nick Smith Box Hill

Andre G Bullants

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

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.

[monoccular 17,615]

Thouht that he announced his retirement after the GF win.

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

[Nasher 33,617]

Thouht that he announced his retirement after the GF win.

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

Usually when blokes "retire" it just means from AFL footy, not all footy in general.

[occo 2]

Hopefully we wont see an Armstrong out of him now

[71 Molloy 266]

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.

[praha 11,249]

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

[Guest baysidedave]

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

[Guest baysidedave]

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

exactly

[occo 2]

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

[WonnaJurah 5]

exactly

will he be hanging out with Craig Turley there

[Jarka 767]

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!!

[Biffinator 2]

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

[WonnaJurah 5]

couldnt agree more biff

[occo 2]

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