1 hour ago, Undeeterred said:

That’s just absolute rot. He got Brownlow votes, he was fine 

Wrong.
Clarry was gassed by the Second Quarter. I don’t take any notice of the Brownlow

1 hour ago, Demonland said:

 

Can someone post full article 

22 minutes ago, WiseDeeMan said:

Couldn't agree more.  And this again shows he's treated differently to others.  I don't care how good he was/is - he needed to have several months of hard work to get back into that team. Instead he trained for 5 minutes and never missed an AFL game.  

A very Wise answer….

7 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Can someone post full article 

Are you attempting access from a phone or computer? If phone or tablet, flick me a pm mate. 

Edited October 4, 2024Oct 4 by Ethan Tremblay

4 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

 

I admire the loyalty to the club, I really do, but don't let it blind you and make you out to be a fool. This constant blaming the media instead of holding leaders at the club accountable reminds me of the Essendon supporters response to their doping program.

its not me with any loyalty to the club, i simply said there is no way a CEO of football has done the ring around. there is numerous, 3+ player management roles within the club, and the CEO is definitely not one of them

10 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Can someone post full article 

You can use 12 ft ladder on age article. Copy pasta the url and it will 'clean it up' for you

All this argument about what punishment Clayton should’ve would’ve could’ve had.
The time is gone, cutting off our nose to spite our face now will not help. 

I’m glad he’s staying, he makes us a better team, his form dropped against Port when he hurt his hand and never recovered. We’re a better team with him, Geelong are worse without him and we’ve missed out on a 2026 pick which wouldn’t have helped us next year anyway. I don’t care what the media say, their bias against us is clear. Maybe our club is a dumpster fire, maybe it’s not. There’s actually been very little concrete proof. I’m backing Clayton in for a huge 2025 and with a bit of luck with injuries and our young blokes improving, + pick 5 a new forward and mid coach and some cobwebs cleared out in the program we’ll be a formidable team. 

1 hour ago, Demons11 said:

Let’s be realistic here, if you think everything that has come out has been a lie then you are delusional 

By the same token if you believe everything that is in the media you certainly are delusional.

11 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Can someone post full article 

Dees not trading him, will address it at the B&F

Cats only prepared to take his full (or close to full) contract if he came cheap via trade

OK if Oliver stays what’s Petracca going to do? 

2 hours ago, demoniac said:

the depth at Casey had done the work in the preseason to be fit to play AFL. Goodwin and others selected Oliver when he had not done the work and was not fit to play AFL and this was exploited by his opponents who knew they could outspread him, and the more they ran, the further he'd be behind them. 

For CARRRYST SAKE HE PLAYED MOST OF THE SEASON WITH A BADLY BROKEN HAND!

5 minutes ago, picket fence said:

For CARRRYST SAKE HE PLAYED MOST OF THE SEASON WITH A BADLY BROKEN HAND!

Why did he do that PF? Or why did the Club pick him then? Either Clarry or the Club cannot / don’t deserve to use that excuse.

PS I assume you won’t be leaving us now PF?

Edited October 4, 2024Oct 4 by Neil Crompton

1 hour ago, Nate said:

Well Crisis Management must not be the General Manager for Media and Comms forte.

lol

the way the media are heading, most clubs will need to hire a dedicated crisis manager ... or just do a deal with the bikies

What a couple of weeks, we’re paying $24 for the premiership in 2025 (11th favourite).

7 minutes ago, picket fence said:

For CARRRYST SAKE HE PLAYED MOST OF THE SEASON WITH A BADLY BROKEN HAND!

I love the way you spell ‘Carrryst’ PF. It really helps me get in character when I read out your posts in my head.

1 minute ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

What a couple of weeks, we’re paying $24 for the premiership in 2025 (11th favourite).

I’m waiting till we hit $34 then I’m going to load up.

The last 2 months have been brutal on so many fronts.  So many poor choices by the club and grade 1 level of communication to members and supporters.  But we need to move to looking forward - hoping Thomas Fullers famous quote is correct starting tomorrow - “ the darkest hour is right before the dawn”. - and the Paul Kelly addition - “ and in the hour of greatest slaughter the great avenger is being born…”.    Eyes forward now 

11 minutes ago, John Crow Batty said:

OK if Oliver stays what’s Petracca going to do? 

Maybe we should start a new thread on it. 🤔

Wasn't a big fan of Garry Pert but he's played Geelong like a fiddle. 

Nice work Gaz. 

5 minutes ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

What a couple of weeks, we’re paying $24 for the premiership in 2025 (11th favourite).

That's shortened quite a bit. We were $51 and 15th about a week ago!

44 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

Wrong.
Clarry was gassed by the Second Quarter. I don’t take any notice of the Brownlow

Rightio

The issue is nobody can tell me who we should have played instead. I’d take Clarry at 80% over any of the other options at 100

4 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

While I appreciate that there are posters on here who have ADD and other mental health issues

ADHD is not a mental health issue. It's neurological disorder. 

However, living with it can create mental health issues though equally, people with ADHD can enjoy perfect mental health in the right environment and with the right support.

Awkward live interview with Viney form the B and F and channel 10 news.

Reporter “(Oliver) met with Geelong, he clearly has some interest, have you spoken to him recently at all and what has he said?”

Viney “yeah I’ve spoken to Claz and at this time of year there’s always you know trade rumours and this kind of stuff and players meeting with other clubs so I spoke to Clazz and he’s you know, looking forward to umm…”

*looks awkwardly away to someone off camera

”..you know, I’m looking forward to him being part of the Melbourne Footy Club next year.”

Reporter “and you’re certain he is as well?”

Viney “I’m mean I’m not privy to list management decisions but my understanding is yeah, he’s a Melbourne Football player next year.”

42 minutes ago, Pennant St Dee said:

Yet had we made him continue to do a block of pre season training and made a statement after the Lorne incident with a multiple game ban as other clubs did with Stevie J, Heath Shaw and Michael Walters in the past we may well have

1. Got his fitness at a level which would have lasted for the remainder of the season 

2. Set a standard and message to the playing group that poor behaviour would not be tolerated 

3. Made a decision which didn’t cause division within the playing group over preferential treatment 

4. Long term view but we may not be in the current situation had we chosen action as opposed to talking tough

Whilst i agree he should have been made to work for his place in the team, the AFL has a culture of sweeping things under the carpet. Look at De Geoy, beating a man and forcibly touching a woman, spent time in NY jail. Punishment was zero games missing. Many stars have a different set of rules than their teammates. We are not alone here. 

Jack has spoken, end of story. 🫣