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Ben Gibson departs Melbourne Football Club

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Actually really sad about this..

 

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    Really enjoyed his work with the club. Sad to see him go but was inevitable I suspect given his media talents.

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    Yeah he was a ginormous step up from Burgo for us Dees content nuts and really helped bring a unique flavour to the MFC social media presence/footprint. Most Dees fans don't watch that stuff and won't care though, so the impact will be minimal.

    Bye Ben, from those of us tragic enough to know who you are - you'll be missed!

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    3 minutes ago, Chook said:

    Yeah he was a ginormous step up from Burgo for us Dees content nuts and really helped bring a unique flavour to the MFC social media presence/footprint. Most Dees fans don't watch that stuff and won't care though, so the impact will be minimal.

    Bye Ben, from those of us tragic enough to know who you are - you'll be missed!

    I work in digital marketing & really rate MFC’s social content. They do an excellent job nailing the type of content us tragics/nuffies want to see. It’s a shame to see Ben leave, you can tell he’s got real rapport with the players.  

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    Bugger, he’s been fantastic with his work at the MFC. A likeable character, good luck to Ben in his future endeavours.

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    Ben has been great at the club Best wishes for the future!

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    I will really miss Gibby he added to our clubs family and human flavour I looked forward to his Gus and Gawny and after game segments with the players. It takes a lot of effort and good work to build that strong rapport with a playing group and supporters. It’s a bit like losing a friend.!!

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    Seems like a really good sort. Best of luck Ben

    Hope we don't recruit the Fremantle digital content manager as his replacement

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    1 hour ago, Chook said:

    Yeah he was a ginormous step up from Burgo for us Dees content nuts and really helped bring a unique flavour to the MFC social media presence/footprint. Most Dees fans don't watch that stuff and won't care though, so the impact will be minimal.

    Bye Ben, from those of us tragic enough to know who you are - you'll be missed!

    Burgs was a print media journalist and rusted on MFC fan who had to build the club’s media presence from scratch, and stayed loyal after he was given the heave ho. I reckon you could have said Gibbo did a great job without saying anything about Burgs.

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    What’s “Bursty” he referred to?

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    Sad to see Gibbo go, hope he’s going onto greener pastures. Seems a genuinely good bloke and seemed a good sport with Gus and Gawny. 

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    1 hour ago, McQueen said:

    What’s “Bursty” he referred to?

    Same question.

    11 minutes ago, hoodoo breaker said:

    These the people....
    https://www.bursty.com.au/#contact

    As a follow up from that link; what’s “Bursty” he referred to?

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    2 hours ago, DeeZone said:

    I will really miss Gibby he added to our clubs family and human flavour I looked forward to his Gus and Gawny and after game segments with the players. It takes a lot of effort and good work to build that strong rapport with a playing group and supporters. It’s a bit like losing a friend.!!

    For that alone he deserves kudos, a thick skin.

    The lass doing the draft reports doing a great job, maybe next in line.

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    Gibbo’s Tired Melbourne Football Club GIF by Melbournefcgracious contributions will be missed especially on Gus & Yawny. All the best Ben.

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    59 minutes ago, rpfc said:

    Same question.

    As a follow up from that link; what’s “Bursty” he referred to?

    Confused Schitts Creek GIF by CBC

    Awesome. 
     

    Initial thought that comes to mind reading that is Peter Helleir and Waleed Ali ‘The Project’ approach. 
     

    I have no idea really why - just sprung to mind. 
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    Gentleman..

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    Damn, that sucks. Ben has been great in his coverage of both AFL and AFLW, his work on Gus and Gawny and Ben and Lil and has clearly been a huge part of the marked increase in quality and quantity of our online content. You’ll be missed Gibby! Whatever “Bursty” is is lucky to have you!

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    So according to hi Twitter feed, Ben Gibson is leaving.

    I think he has been first class with his work for the Dees, and wanted to jump on here and express my gratitude for a job well done. Enjoyed his contribution to the Gus and Gawn podcast, his interviews, and his enthusiasm for his work.

    Probably one of his more onerous tasks has been to trawl this website, and if he does I am sorry for some of the drivel he has been exposed to. Am sure he knows we are generally nuts but love the club. (would love to know if he has ever posted).

    Anyway, thanks for all the content over the COVID era, and good luck in the future.

     

     

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    I think he has been first class with his work for the Dees, and wanted to jump on here and express my gratitude for a job well done. Enjoyed his contribution to the Gus and Gawn podcast, his interviews, and his enthusiasm for his work.

    Probably one of his more onerous tasks has been to trawl this website, and if he does I am sorry for some of the drivel he has been exposed to. Am sure he knows we are generally nuts but love the club. (would love to know if he has ever posted).

    Anyway, thanks for all the content over the COVID era, and good luck in the future.

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    9 hours ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    Ben was a huge part of The MFC, from his very first day. 
     

    Big shoes to fill

    Metaphorically speaking ...

    He did a great job. Saw him at The Sporting Globe a few times during interstate matches.

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    Can 'Gibby in the flesh' remain a thing though :laugh:

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    He did a really good job. I thought when he was going his pre-game analyses he was spot on and knew what he was talking about. I hope he progresses to something bigger and better.

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    Thanks Ben 

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    A fantastic ’fit’ for the  MFC job.  All the best Benny!

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