Christian Petracca

[reynolds46 1,039]

32 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

Being part of a so-called minor club he has obtained a premiership, Norm Smith, multiple AAs, best and fairest. He has a good following on social media. Max has been able to form a very marketable brand from his work at this Club. I don’t get his beef.

Max Gawn is naturally likable has charm and a sense of humour, doesn't need to push his brand to the same level. Jim Stynes saw that in him.    

Edited August 28 by reynolds46

[ElDiablo14 4,903]

4 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Max is more marketable. He has charisma, he has wit. He is a natural born entertainer. 

Trac is not. Trac needs football, and a big following to be a social media star. 

That is the difference. 

Hard to believe but someone in my office, a Collingwood supporter, actually told me yesterday that Max should've retired two years ago.

Basically inferring that he is overrated and past his due date. 😆

[DistrACTION Jackson 8,283]

1 minute ago, ElDiablo14 said:

Hard to believe but someone in my office, a Collingwood supporter, actually told me yesterday that Max should've retired two years ago.

Basically inferring that he is overrated and past his due date. 😆

I guess Pendlebury should’ve retired 5 years ago by their math?

[DeeZee 7,296]

Just now, DistrACTION Jackson said:

I guess Pendlebury should’ve retired 5 years ago by their math?

And who’s the All Australian this year again.

Not  pendles 

[daisycutter 29,289]

2 minutes ago, ElDiablo14 said:

Hard to believe but someone in my office, a Collingwood supporter, actually told me yesterday that Max should've retired two years ago.

Basically inferring that he is overrated and past his due date. 😆

you'll get that sort of rubbish everywhere

plenty think that nick daicos is just an outside receiver with a good kick

[Demonland 70,216]

11 minutes ago, sue said:

I fully understand your position.  But in this case I don't know who it is that you have asked not to be named since such posts disappear. I can imagine that others may have named them without knowing, thus causing you more work.  It seems the mere mention of this person (as distinct from slagging off about some journo) is the problem?

Could you not publish a longish list of names which not to be mentioned in this thread without that causing you any grief?  Would seem odd, but you can hadly be sued for that.

I want to be as clear as possible: it is essential that we do not name or blame private individuals on this platform.

I am unable to provide a list of names that are off-limits because I have been threatened with legal action if certain names appear on this website. This is not something I wanted to bring up, but I had hoped the need for discretion would be understood without explicitly stating it.

There have been instances in the past where certain users have been identified as persons of interest by those making inquiries. This is a serious matter, and I am doing my best to protect myself, this website, and all of its users.

You may have noticed that we had to close down threads related to former senior figures at the club, as well as discussions surrounding specific incidents like the Clarry and JS situations. These decisions were not made lightly, but they were necessary to safeguard the platform.

If you wish to continue using this space to discuss the club, I urge you to adhere to the rules and recognize that there are topics and individuals we simply cannot discuss. Sometimes, posts will be removed in their entirety, even if only a small portion is problematic, because I cannot always selectively moderate out the offending parts.

I understand that this may be frustrating and inconvenient, especially for those who are equally upset and want to vent and express their feelings. However, I cannot jeopardize my livelihood to allow someone to vent their frustrations or take a shot at certain individuals.

The rules may seem overly cautious, but the risks are real. I ask for your understanding and cooperation in navigating these challenging circumstances.

[Superunknown 4,052]

4 minutes ago, ElDiablo14 said:

Hard to believe but someone in my office, a Collingwood supporter, actually told me yesterday that Max should've retired two years ago.

Basically inferring that he is overrated and past his due date. 😆

There’s no accounting for stupidity but qualifying someone as a Collingwood supporter increases the likelihood

[Dee Viney Intervention 1,817]

1 hour ago, Jaded No More said:

You realize we can’t delist a player in season right? 
He will be removed from the list at the expiration of his contract which is October 2024. 

Tarryn Thomas was effectively delisted or sacked by North and deservedly so. It can be done. 

[Queanbeyan Demon 6,694]

39 minutes ago, chook fowler said:

Being part of a so-called minor club he has obtained a premiership, Norm Smith, multiple AAs, best and fairest. He has a good following on social media. Max has been able to form a very marketable brand from his work at this Club. I don’t get his beef.

Greed???

[daisycutter 29,289]

4 minutes ago, Dee Viney Intervention said:

Tarryn Thomas was effectively delisted or sacked by North and deservedly so. It can be done. 

but don't forget the js case is still under consideration

[chook fowler 19,248]

2 minutes ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

Greed???

He’s getting 1 million plus now. Hard to imagine him getting more elsewhere. As other posters have said it’s an hyper inflated ego and a sense of entitlement plus possibly others in his ear. 

[Demonland 70,216]

I'd like to clarify that discussing issues related to bad culture is perfectly fine, but please avoid getting into specifics about what and who.

For example, when it comes to matters like this, it's sufficient to refer to it as a case of poor advice from management without delving into further details.

Please understand that there will be instances where we may decide that a post is not appropriate. While this might not always seem fair or accurate, it is within our rights to make these calls. We’re doing our best to navigate these situations as they arise, often on the fly, so there may be times when we miss something or make a decision that some may not agree with.

Our primary goal is to maintain a safe and respectful environment for everyone. Your cooperation and understanding are greatly appreciated as we work through these challenges together.

[whatwhat say what 22,057]

9 minutes ago, Dee Viney Intervention said:

Tarryn Thomas was effectively delisted or sacked by North and deservedly so. It can be done. 

thomas was de-registered by the afl i believe

very different circumstances too

[spirit of norm smith 15,056]

It’s getting ugly on the X socials  

“Who the [censored] does he think he is demanding to go to a big club. Tell him to park his ego and honour the contract he signed”

[Jaded No More 67,598]

5 minutes ago, Dee Viney Intervention said:

Tarryn Thomas was effectively delisted or sacked by North and deservedly so. It can be done. 

Completely different situation, as it involved court cases in the legal system, where he was found GUILTY.

As far as I'm aware, the individual you want delisted, has not yet been found guilty of anything that would constitute a conviction in a court of law in Australia. Nor is he the first or last footballer to be embroiled in this type of matter.

Stengle and Hollands were not delisted, nor was Willie Rioli. 

The club can ill afford another legal battle on their hands for unfair dismissal. They are acting with what I am sure is legal advice on how to best handle this situation without causing us grief, nor the individual in question who I am sure is really struggling to cope with this too. 

As much as you want to treat players as robots, they are not. Smith has a young family, and is about to lose his livelihood over a very very silly and unacceptable mistake, but a mistake none the less. 

[John Crow Batty 8,763]

2 minutes ago, whatwhat say what said:

thomas was de-registered by the afl i believe

very different circumstances too

Campbell Brown was sacked by GC for clocking Steven May in 2013. But that was in the off season.

[Queanbeyan Demon 6,694]

16 minutes ago, Demonland said:

I want to be as clear as possible: it is essential that we do not name or blame private individuals on this platform.

I am unable to provide a list of names that are off-limits because I have been threatened with legal action if certain names appear on this website. This is not something I wanted to bring up, but I had hoped the need for discretion would be understood without explicitly stating it.

There have been instances in the past where certain users have been identified as persons of interest by those making inquiries. This is a serious matter, and I am doing my best to protect myself, this website, and all of its users.

You may have noticed that we had to close down threads related to former senior figures at the club, as well as discussions surrounding specific incidents like the Clarry and JS situations. These decisions were not made lightly, but they were necessary to safeguard the platform.

If you wish to continue using this space to discuss the club, I urge you to adhere to the rules and recognize that there are topics and individuals we simply cannot discuss. Sometimes, posts will be removed in their entirety, even if only a small portion is problematic, because I cannot always selectively moderate out the offending parts.

I understand that this may be frustrating and inconvenient, especially for those who are equally upset and want to vent and express their feelings. However, I cannot jeopardize my livelihood to allow someone to vent their frustrations or take a shot at certain individuals.

The rules may seem overly cautious, but the risks are real. I ask for your understanding and cooperation in navigating these challenging circumstances.

Hi Andy,

I’ve gone through all your directives in this thread, but I’m still a bit unclear. Are you emphasising that it’s crucial we avoid naming or blaming private individuals on this platform? Because if that’s what you’re saying, then I’m understanding it to mean that it’s essential not to name or blame private individuals here.

Please confirm if that’s correct.

Thanks,

qd

Edited August 28 by Queanbeyan Demon

[640MD 3,312]

3 minutes ago, spirit of norm smith said:

It’s getting ugly on the X socials  

“Who the [censored] does he think he is demanding to go to a big club. Tell him to park his ego and honour the contract he signed”

Very glad I do not read anything supported by Murdock only read this stuff really

[John Crow Batty 8,763]

19 minutes ago, Demonland said:

 

I am unable to provide a list of names that are off-limits because I have been threatened with legal action if certain names appear on this website. This is not something I wanted to bring up, but I had hoped the need for discretion would be understood without explicitly stating it.

 

 

ouch! Posters just must be more aware. 

Edited August 28 by John Crow Batty

[Rednblueriseing 784]

So Tracc can go to a big club and maybe win a flag, or he can stay and be the reason the MFC become a big club, winning flags growing memberships and getting a proper homebase with his statue on it forever... be a leader Tracc not a follower 

[Whispering_Jack 29,110]

10 hours ago, picket fence said:

If this gets through we should shut up shop and play Amos 4th division next year!

That would be tough because the Amos only go down to 3rd division these days.

[Gawndy the Great 9,008]

29 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Max is more marketable. He has charisma, he has wit. He is a natural born entertainer. 

Trac is not. Trac needs football, and a big following to be a social media star. 

That is the difference. 

And class. 

[Demonland 70,216]

One final thing that I also want to address that there have been several users in this thread who have repeatedly ignored the rules that were clearly outlined. Despite multiple warnings, both in this thread and through the website's warning system, these individuals have now been banned.

That's how serious I am taking this.

It's unfortunate, as some of these users were long-time contributors to the site, and it's a shame that they couldn't follow some straightforward rules.

I want to make it clear that I do not enjoy enforcing bans or being heavy-handed in moderating this website. Some of the more recent rules have been implemented out of a legal necessity and an abundance of caution. In these cases, I was left with no choice but to take action, as I’ve reached my limit in trying to maintain fairness while also protecting the community.

I truly appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work to keep this platform safe and enjoyable for everyone.

[Demonland 70,216]

6 minutes ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

Hi Andy,

I’ve gone through all your directives in this thread, but I’m still a bit unclear. Are you emphasising that it’s crucial we avoid naming or blaming private individuals on this platform? Because if that’s what you’re saying, then I’m understanding it to mean that it’s essential not to name or blame private individuals here.

Please confirm if that’s correct.

Thanks,

qd

Dude. You really don't want to push my limits at the moment. I like to joke around as much as the next guy but I'm fucking serious here. Lucky you posted a picture of a dog.

[Deeman 1,479]

32 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Max is more marketable. He has charisma, he has wit. He is a natural born entertainer. 

Trac is not. Trac needs football, and a big following to be a social media star. 

That is the difference. 

Besides, how many times can you demonstrate how to cook spag bol on Insta?