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John Demonic
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Was listening to Corbin and Ben on the ABC and there was a discussion on whether this was his last year or not, with Brett Sprigg saying Sydney want to move on next year without him, given they want to give others opportunities in their forward line. And Buddy wanting to go on next year. With very little information out there about a supposed 'final game' in round 24. Could we look to snag him on a 1 or 2 year deal and play him alongside JVR next year instead of TMAC/BROWN/GRUNDY who look even less athletic and nimble than Buddy has shown on a few occasions this year where he's played some decent games. 

Flesh it out or throw it out?

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    4 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

    John……………………………………..

    In my defence, im benevolently wanting to reunite him with the club he grew up barracking for. Like half the board did with Gaffman :laugh:🍷

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    Oh dear John

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    NUP

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    YOUS R ALL JUST JUDGING HIM BASED ON HOW HE PLAYS ON STEVEN MAY. WHICH HE WILL NEVER HAVE TO DO AGAIN IN THE RED N BLUE!

     

    :laugh:


    I've dug my hole and now I'm going to lay down in it and listen to the podcast.

    Edited by John Demonic
    [censored] its on in an hour

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    Can’t wait for the “drop Buddy” posts next year calling him old and soft and a has been. 

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    One of the very best who is playing a very serviceable final season.

    Edited by Diamond Tim

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    47 minutes ago, John Demonic said:

    You may say im a Nuffie, but I'm not the only one

     

     

    Never said that.

    Just said "Oh dear John."

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    i thought this was going t be an ode to a future HOF and the greatest forward i've seen in my lifetime as he winds up his career not this ahahah

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    13 hours ago, John Demonic said:

    You may say im a Nuffie, but I'm not the only one

     

     

    Another John comes to the fore!

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    13 hours ago, John Demonic said:

    Was listening to Corbin and Ben on the ABC and there was a discussion on whether this was his last year or not, with Brett Sprigg saying Sydney want to move on next year without him, given they want to give others opportunities in their forward line. And Buddy wanting to go on next year. With very little information out there about a supposed 'final game' in round 24. Could we look to snag him on a 1 or 2 year deal and play him alongside JVR next year instead of TMAC/BROWN/GRUNDY who look even less athletic and nimble than Buddy has shown on a few occasions this year where he's played some decent games. 

    Flesh it out or throw it out?

     

    No!

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    The better question, and a better use of this thread, is to ask what should we do in Round 24 given we play Sydney in Sydney and it will almost certainly be his last game? He absolutely deserves a quality send-off. 

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    16 hours ago, John Demonic said:

    You may say im a Nuffie, but I'm not the only one

     

     

    One day the Bud will join us, and the forwards will live as one.....?

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