Medals for All?

[Sir Why You Little 37,302]

1 minute ago, DubDee said:

might have to agree to disagree mate

Good idea.
I don’t agree with hollow medals. Medals are elite. That’s why they exist

[deeTRACted 406]

I am sure the club will do something for the players that got the team there if we win next weekend. I believe Collingwood got watches made.

Although there is an argument that if the Sub doesnt get subbed in should they get a medal over someone like a Hunt that played in the majority of our winning games. 

[dimmy 1,308]

1 hour ago, Sir Why You Little said:

The players on the ground are the ones who go to War. 
the rest of us have to watch

 

THey are not going to War . This a football match.

[Nasher 33,617]

55 minutes ago, faultydet said:

I've never been one for participation awards. It cheapens the real thing. 

Do you think that Max Gawn would think his medal would be worth less if Nathan Jones also got one?

[Left Foot Snap 2,559]

22 minutes ago, deeTRACted said:

I am sure the club will do something for the players that got the team there if we win next weekend. I believe Collingwood got watches made.

Although there is an argument that if the Sub doesnt get subbed in should they get a medal over someone like a Hunt that played in the majority of our winning games. 

Watches are a great idea.

[deeTRACted 406]

5 minutes ago, Nasher said:

Do you think that Max Gawn would think his medal would be worth less if Nathan Jones also got one?

On the Gus and Gawn podcast they seemed very for medals for all that helped them get there 

[roy11 3,965]

I'm not against all players who played a game getting a medal but feel the AFL view it as too special and won't do it.

Instead they should make a different colour/shape medal for players not involved/injured.

So there is some distinction, the ones on GF still remain sacrosanct but other players get some form of recognition.

 

[FritschyBusiness 1,478]

I'm very much against it. What makes it special is its scarcity. 

If you wanna give everyone at the club a ring or a watch for being involved in the season, sure go for it. 

But let's say something is created or they decide whole squad gets a premiership medallion, would the AFL then go and retrospectively hand out medals?
The amount of medals would be farcical. 

[faultydet 7,623]

31 minutes ago, Nasher said:

Do you think that Max Gawn would think his medal would be worth less if Nathan Jones also got one?

Pointless question Nash.

It cheapens the value of the medals that are given to people who didn't play.

Give them something else if they are not satisfied with watching their mates win a flag.

[ManDee 7,317]

28 minutes ago, Left Foot Snap said:

Watches are a great idea.

Not at Australia Post 

Edited September 17, 2021 by ManDee
But no problems blowing a couple of billion on submarine contracts

[hardtack 10,852]

34 minutes ago, Left Foot Snap said:

Watches are a great idea.

Or maybe a Bic biro with the player’s name done on one of those Dymo labeling devices, stuck on the side?

[La Dee-vina Comedia 17,012]

Even if every player who played one or more games in the season was awarded a Premiership medallion, do you think those who miss out on playing in the Grand Final would still be called "Premiership Players"? I think it's unlikely.  

 

[Turner 1,516]

i think it should be more than the 22 but i higher threshold like 15 games or 80% of games so that it rewards players who genuinely make an impact but your oskar bakers or chandlers who played once or twice and spend 12 games as an unused sub are excluded as they ultimately didn't contribute to the results

[Sir Why You Little 37,302]

Those who missed out, have extra incentive to do better next year…

[Jaded No More 68,975]

25 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Those who missed out, have extra incentive to do better next year…

And what about those like Jones and Jetta who don't have another year?

They have been a big part of this club and our rebuild for a long long time. Jetta has had a great mentoring role for Kossi, and took him in during Covid. Jonesy, well it goes without saying he is a massive part of this group and their success.

I see no harm in awarding a medal to those who have been part of the 22/23 during the season. 

[Rab D Nesbitt 8,767]

I think in the SPFL anyone that plays 10 games or more receives a league winners medal. Assuming they played them all with Rangers of course 😄

Introducing a similar rule in the AFL would stop a lot of angst about who does / doesn't make the final 22 on GF day.  

[Fat Tony 5,303]

While the premiership cup is won on grand final day, the premiership is won over the course of the season.

[Guest]

I don’t think a single player who plays on the day would begrudge the likes of Hunty also getting a medal. In other words, what the 22 would like to have happen should be taken into account. 

Edited September 17, 2021 by WalkingCivilWar

[Guest]

14 minutes ago, Fat Tony said:

While the premiership cup is won on grand final day, the premiership is won over the course of the season.

This to the power of 100

[Pates 9,667]

I think a squad medal for those who have played a game through the year (sub but no game time shouldn’t count), and then a separate match day medal for all. Perhaps a ring for support staff. 

But I do think there should be recognition for all involved and not just for those there on Grand Final day. 

[DemonOX 8,836]

8 hours ago, Demonland said:

What are you thoughts on every listed player getting a premiership medal?

 

Totally agree. It’s an ALL TEAM effort. 

All players on the list deserve it. 

[whatwhat say what 23,423]

premiership team medal

premiership squad medal

problem solved

[DeeZone 10,398]

Being a bit of a traditionalist I believe that the Premiership medal only goes to those that were in the field of battle. However I strongly believe that our club should invest in Premiership rings that would go to every player that played and helped get the club to the promised land. Particularly for drought breaking 13th that would be something to cherish.

I fondly remember the Premiership Penant that I received (3 Times) 72-74, the 22 players in the Granny are shown at the top and then the players that filled in during the year covering injuries / illness etc, are displayed below. We aren’t all made for Glory.,!!!!!!!

[rjay 25,302]

The 22 can't win a premiership without the others.

As much as our football culture would have you believe it's the 22 on the day, it isn't.

You don't get there without winning enough games to qualify.

Take away the FD and the rest of the squad and see if you can win a flag.

It's a team win, all the team should be rewarded.

It's time this stupid on the day culture was relegated to the past.

A premiership is won because of a good season not just a good day.

[Nasher 33,617]

7 hours ago, faultydet said:

Pointless question Nash.

It cheapens the value of the medals that are given to people who didn't play.

Give them something else if they are not satisfied with watching their mates win a flag.

Fair enough, I see where you’re coming from. I guess the difference for me is that I see “the flag” as the sum total of the whole season, not just the result of the final game. That is, the 50 point win in round 5 that Mitch Brown played his only game in was just as much a factor in the total as the win in the Granny.

I see the reward for playing in a successful Grand Final as having the memory of playing in a successful Grand Final. That’s something the players who didn’t play will never have, no matter who receives what medal.

Edited September 17, 2021 by Nasher
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