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I do not know the bloke or the circumstances, but I would extremely be VERY surprised if this was not a really genuine situation.

I know that he has been undervalued by Demonland people (not all !!) but there has not been many better clubmen in the Club's history than Nibbler.

He deserves to go with our (sad) blessing but also with our thanks.         Life is more important than footy !!

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    Love the bloke. Absolute heart and soul player who has given his all. Will miss him greatly. Premiership champion 🔴🔵🏆

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    Just now, Demonland said:

    You must be new here. Welcome to Demonland.

    Not new at all but it never ceases to amaze me.

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    Reading this thread, one thing hasn't been said: I expect he is a bit gutted at having to leave. I doubt if it was an easy decision to make.

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    This seems more benign but no less impactful with the question marks over 5, 7, and 13.

    We are in a state.

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    5 minutes ago, Gawndy the Great said:

    I thought we had good form on managing leaks recently. 

    You tend to think too much…. Then speak without thinking. 

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    14 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    One of the issues this club needs to resolve is this right here.

    Also fixing the footy stuff too. That's number one.

    But leaks are definitely up there.

    This. Find the leaker and sack them 

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    1 hour ago, KLV said:

    Astonished at this. Only 2 years left and the excuse is family reasons? I take that back if family reasons mean someone is gravely ill, but for a new baby? Give me a break, it’s Adelaide for God’s sake 

    It turns out having a child several hundred kilometres from family support can be difficult - and for new parents, in ways that simply cannot be understood beforehand. 

    And WTF is wrong with Adelaide?

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    29 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Have I mentioned it was leaked to the media?

    Seriously, the family didn’t want it made public yet. Unfortunately someone has betrayed their confidence and now it’s public knowledge. The family is furious about that.

    Just wanna reiterate… this is something the family has been discussing for a while. It has ZERO to do any of the current stories making the rounds. 

    Head Brick Wall WCW

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    3 minutes ago, Demonsterative said:

    You tend to think too much…. Then speak without thinking. 

    Wow did you come up with that all on you own? 

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    I honestly opened this thread expecting it to be a joke. Feel like there’s a bit of a domino effect going on at the moment.

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    32 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

    Have I mentioned it was leaked to the media?

    Seriously, the family didn’t want it made public yet. Unfortunately someone has betrayed their confidence and now it’s public knowledge. The family is furious about that.

    Just wanna reiterate… this is something the family has been discussing for a while. It has ZERO to do any of the current stories making the rounds. 

    Thanks WCW for the iportant context and for keeping some of us sane....I still feel devastated. 

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    3 minutes ago, gs77 said:

    It turns out having a child several hundred kilometres from family support can be difficult - and for new parents, in ways that simply cannot be understood beforehand. 

    And WTF is wrong with Adelaide?

    Nothing, it’s just not that far away 

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    If ANB wants to go home then we should shake his hand and wish him well. He’s earned the right to be sent off with a minimum of fuss and our best wishes.

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    31 minutes ago, Redleg said:

    Not sure what you want me to say, so as usual I will just be honest.

    A good clubman, a very nice guy, extremely fit, who tried his heart out and improved over the years, giving everything, but who still can turn it over at inopportune times.

    Disappointing, but I accept his reason and wish him and his family well.

    Interestingly he hasn’t named a club, unlike an earlier traded player, who insisted on one club limiting our trade potential.

     

    Say nothing - it’s all good. He’s taken so long to be a B+ grader, that I’m annoyed that he’s out the door 

    Oh well, potentially a 2nd rounder 

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    1 hour ago, The Jackson FIX said:

    Not sure we’ll get much in return for him sadly. Love Nibbler 

    Lucky to get pick in the 40’s

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    Just now, Oxdee said:

    Lucky to get pick in the 40’s

    He is

    1- contracted 

    2- highly rated by clubs and brings not only leadership and a superb work ethic, but unmatched defensive abilities. 
     

    Both SA clubs would be happy to have him, and I will be shocked if we take less than a good second round pick. 

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    8 minutes ago, KLV said:

    Nothing, it’s just not that far away 

    You’re the hero we all need. Rocks for breakfast, yeah?

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    1 hour ago, adonski said:

    If we see 'Gawn linked to New Zealand' articles then we're really in trouble

    I've read a rumour that he's being chased by the Dunedin Dodos

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