Sargent Shultz

Thank god someone in demonland is talking some sense- why would we trade a player who almost won a Brownlow a year ago?

Thank god someone in demonland is talking some sense- why would we trade a player who almost won a Brownlow a year ago?

I see this - except The Dees are the ones on the ice

Ask Maximum Bob - he is BIG Spargo fan- although he has not posted 1 reason why. I was told from a credible source that Spargo is this years "project player" for Brendon Mc Carthy. Maybe McCarthy has some sway at selection?

Im giving Salem a pass - the head knock must have effected him- he was supposed to have passed the concussion test- but something was drastically wrong with him? His usually one of best at disposal

But where do you draw the line? Should the AFL comment on the environment (i guess it effects playing surfaces), the economy (it effects fans ability to buy tickets), The NDS (diabled people get discriminted against, if its about discrimination for you), The glass ceiling women face in the corporate world etc Unless it directly effects the game, the players, the cubs or the fans- id say the AFL should steer clear

Nothing, except I dont think its the within the AFL's charter to get involved in social issues that dont effect the game- they should concentrate on fixing the game- there is a lot to fix. Issue like women in sport, homophobia, racism effects the game- so they should have a stance But marriage laws??? How does this effect AFL?

Ok - ill bite. I suspect you mostly miss the point of why i posted the article, because when someone is expressing a view I bet you are allready composing what you believe is a witty, "oh so terribly insightful", hey everyone I'm so "DEEP" reply. I posted the article, not as in insight into US politics, but because it so acturately portrays a similar phenomenom to what happened to Adam Goodes. The relevant section for you is below. "The racist caricature of the "uppity [censored]" has deep roots in this country. Uppity negroes have irritated white folk for over a hundred years. In its most simple form, the uppity [censored] is a black man or woman who enjoys anything other than working from sunup to sundown. Particularly, an uppity [censored] is a black man or woman who enjoys creature comforts in life that some whites may not yet be able to afford to enjoy — say a musical, a play, fine dining, or, you guessed it, a round of golf" I'll now join the dots for you, "oh wise one"....or in the case of Adam Goodes get paid 6-8 times the average Australian salary to do something he was incredible at.

Having read your other posts on this matter, I’d bet London (or in your case Edinburgh) to a brick you were one of the people booing Goodes. Your ignorance on the plight of our indigenous if breathtaking, your willingness to express those views is bewildering

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/king-conservatives-hated-uppity-[censored]-golfing-president-article-1.3065230 The real ,reason why Adam Goodes was booed is contained in the attached article. Australian footy supporters are happy to be amazed by the skills that our indigenous players have displayed for decades. However, God help these players if they are prepared to express an opinion or behave in a manor that is contrary to how “white Australians” see them and their place in our society.lets be honest here, there is a sizeable segment of the Australian population who don’t like “uppity black fellas” And that my friends is why they booed Adam Goodes, and it is pathetic.

Hmmmm, seems quite a few people on this thread agree with my POV. I think good grammar is optional, especially when typing on an iPad. May be time to change the SS monicker now Hogan has gone. Rather than have a go at me, how about explaining to everyone else why Spargo should be in the team- enlighten us all with your wisdom and amazing grasp of the English language.

Backline looks great Midfield strong Forward line OK Im in the “confusion room” when it comes to Spargo remaining in after last weeks game? Can’t kick, can’t tackle, can’t mark, can’t score, cant get his hands on the footy. maybe good in the future but this is 2019 not 2022. I’d have Any of the emergencies before young Charlie, hell I might even have JKH

I’d boo you, but I fear I would be band from posting for 3 months

Call me old fashioned, call me a fool. I could not give a continental about the AWFL nor what Lilly M wears to the footy. MFC has much bigger fish to fry- like sorting out why we went from missing out on the GF by 1 game to sitting 3rd from the bottom.

Did the booing really escalate after he called out the young girl? I can’t rememberer. If yes, than racism seems to be behind what occurred.

This is a quote from his first interview after assuming the CEO role. "For me, that vision is about having an unassailable hold on the Australian community. In women, in children, as much as men, from the north, to the south, in all communities. "Success in delivering on this vision will mean ultimately three things; we are truly national, we are truly representative and we are truly connected to the community. "If we do that, I believe we will fill every stadium and success will follow." Absolutley NOTHING about the actual game of Footy - His speech could have been made by someone who just got the gig as head of a Charity, Government Depatment, Union, in fact any QUANGO you would like to name :) "Since becoming COO he has been vital in bringing the Gold Coast Suns and Greater Western Sydney Giants in as the 17th and 18th teams in the league and securing lucrative stadium deals. He also led the AFL's negotiations with Essendon during last year's ASADA/supplements scandal, investigated claims of tanking by the Melbourne Demons and has been pivotal in improving the media and broadcast deals." Not exactly beathtaking results for a CV

Since I started following footy I have observed; Hamilton, Oakley, Jackson, Demitriou and now Mclachlan. My view is that McLachlan is out of his depth and has the wrong vision for where the AFL should be going. His record is dismal on so many issues; oversaw the doping scandal at Essendon, introduced the current rule changes, AFWL, AFLX, stance on same sex marriage, score review system etc etc. he is lucky he overseas a monopoly, if he had real competition he would have been sacked years ago. seems to me he is hell bent on change for the sake of change without due care to the unintended consequences. policy on the run at its finest. Case in point- the rules of the game should only be changed are careful consideration and reluctantly. To have the wholesale changes introduced this season was caviller. ‘So it’s no surprise to me that he was clueless with the Goodes issue. Can’t believe I’m going to say this, but, I preferred Demitriou- although the Acqure debacle found him out in the real world of commerce view

The only positive that I can find is that we are getting games into the new group of young players that will be needed over the next few years. To be fair- half the team playing today are just not ready for AFL yet and would not be on the ground if we did not have so many injuries. I’m referring to spargo, Baker, Lockhart, petty, wagners, etc the only young one to step up is Marty Hoare

especially since Hickey is now in

Id pull the old footy boots on and help- except I can’t find a shop that sells leather stops for my R Barrasi boots ?

you forgot this bloke- and we get Kato on the side

so, there was this old bloke mining up at broken hill in 1880 and he receives a telegram from home "sorry to inform you that your mother in law has suddenly passed away, what do you want us to do with her body? Embalm it, bury it or cremate it?" quick as a flash he sends the following telegram. "take no chances do all three" That's what the Dess should do with this season

Agree- just hope concussion does not get in his way

We win 14 of the next 17 games and scrap into the 8......and then who knows what might happen? in the next few weeks we get back-May, Lever, Vanders, Jetta, Hannam, Viney, Preuse, OMac and ANB ‘confession time- my wife is always telling me I’m a “glass half full optimist” stranger things have happened

I don’t mind seeing if has potential- however- he needs to spend a year or two in the 2’s and prove it there. Not in the seniors where he is an obvious liability- he consistently is the worst ranked forward