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Paralowiepower
4 Aug 2005, 10:02
We have Andy McLeod
McLeod jibe catches Power unawares
By ANDREW CAPEL
04aug05
CROWS superstar Andrew McLeod has taken a jovial swipe at arch-rival Port Adelaide's heritage jumper, suggesting the round 20 Showdown will be "like Bananas in Pyjamas".
"It will be interesting when we play them in that round," McLeod said yesterday. "It will be like bananas in pyjamas, I think, the way the jumpers are looking."
The Power on Tuesday unveiled its 2005 heritage guernsey - which will be worn in Showdown XVIII on Saturday week - revealing light blue and white hoops based on its foundation jumper in 1870.
"I saw their's yesterday and was quite surprised by what it looked like," McLeod, a product of the Port Adelaide Magpies and a member of the club's 1994 premiership team, said.
McLeod likened Port's heritage jumper to the colours worn by the Bananas in Pyjamas characters while he also saw a resemblance to the shirts worn by the Argentinian soccer team, prompting him to joke: "They might get (Diego) Maradona out there. You never know."
McLeod's comments - while said in jest - could further heighten the rivalry between the bitter rivals. The Crows' new heritage jumper, to be unveiled to the media next Wednesday, had Port hopping mad when its design was revealed seven weeks ago.
Adelaide's one-off guernsey is based on SA's 1930 state jumper.
This prompted the Power to declare it "totally inappropriate" and to seek an explanation from the AFL Commission and SA Football Commission. It even considered legal action to stop the Crows presenting themselves as a state team.
Port coach Mark Williams went as far as to say some Adelaide players were not worthy of wearing a jumper identified with an SA state team. Crows chief executive Steven Trigg countered by saying: "I don't give a stuff what Port Adelaide think."
Last year former Crows champion Nigel Smart accused the Power of trying to use the state - and Crows colours. In the round 18 heritage game against Essendon, Port wore a magenta, blue and gold strip based on its 1893 jumper. The gold was to represent the lace-up in the '93 guernsey.
"Was it a coincidence?," Smart asked. "There is no doubt the brains trust at Alberton would have been aware the colours were close to - if not the same - as the Crows traditional colours."
:D
wharfie_1870
4 Aug 2005, 10:32
I had the same thought when I read that article in the 'Tiser this morning. Now that Nigel "Not So" has retired the Cows had to wheel out another mental pygmy to make stupid statements before Showdowns. Do yourself a favour Andrew and stick to what you do best.
North Melbourne, aka the Kangaroos, have been wearing the same strip as B1 and B2 for years and poor Andy has never even noticed.
http://shop.afl.com.au/kangaroos/graphics/products/thumb_m61051.jpg http://www.abc.net.au/children/bananas/img/home/home_b2_body.gif
The PAFC heritage guernsey has horizontal stripes, or "hoops", not vertical stripes. Argentina's soccer team also wears vertical stripes not hoops. Obviously poor Andy can't tell the difference because he doesn't even know which way is up.
captain ebert
4 Aug 2005, 10:48
see what playing for the crows has finally done to andy? poor fella.
wharfie_1870
4 Aug 2005, 10:56
"he also saw a resemblance to the shirts worn by the Argentinian soccer team, prompting him to joke: "They might get (Diego) Maradona out there. You never know."
No Andrew, the Argentinian soccer team wear vertical stripes. It is the Argentinian Rugby team, the Pumas, who wear hoops.
http://www.uar.com.ar/m21-fotos/pumas-Australia/IMG_1475.jpg
portentous
4 Aug 2005, 10:58
I'm just waiting now for the Liberal Party to advise us which seat young Andrew is going to run for in the 2009 state election.......
MrMeaner
4 Aug 2005, 11:03
I'm just waiting now for the Liberal Party to advise us which seat young Andrew is going to run for in the 2009 state election.......
Well, judging from Wharfie's contributions above, it seems that Andrew has the eye for fine detail and the required handle on the facts to be a politician.
wharfie_1870
4 Aug 2005, 11:04
Well, judging from Wharfie's contributions above, it seems that Andrew has the eye for fine detail and the required handle on the facts to be a politician. :D :D
To be fair to Macca i got the impression when he made that statement on C7 last night that he was referring to both clubs jumpers not just the baby blue one of Port.
portentous
4 Aug 2005, 11:16
You are too easily impressed then noddy. :)
Ford Fairlane
4 Aug 2005, 11:22
I had the same thought when I read that article in the 'Tiser this morning. Now that Nigel "Not So" has retired the Cows had to wheel out another mental pygmy to make stupid statements before Showdowns. Do yourself a favour Andrew and stick to what you do best.
North Melbourne, aka the Kangaroos, have been wearing the same strip as B1 and B2 for years and poor Andy has never even noticed.
http://shop.afl.com.au/kangaroos/graphics/products/thumb_m61051.jpg http://www.abc.net.au/children/bananas/img/home/home_b2_body.gif
The PAFC heritage guernsey has horizontal stripes, or "hoops", not vertical stripes. Argentina's soccer team also wears vertical stripes not hoops. Obviously poor Andy can't tell the difference because he doesn't even know which way is up.
Maybe if Andy spent more time with his kids and less time with Lleyton, he'd know the difference ... ;)
wharfie_1870
4 Aug 2005, 11:24
To be fair to Macca i got the impression when he made that statement on C7 last night that he was referring to both clubs jumpers not just the baby blue one of Port.Please explain :)
Is it the Bananas in Pyjamas or the Argentinian Soccer team that wear replica SANFL State Representative guernseys :confused:
wharfie_1870
4 Aug 2005, 11:26
Maybe if Andy spent more time with his kids and less time with Lleyton, he'd know the difference ... ;)a bit difficult when Rachael keeps kicking him out ............ or did he really leave of his own accord to avoid the beatings
We have Andy McLeod
CROWS superstar Andrew McLeod has taken a jovial swipe at arch-rival Port Adelaide's heritage jumper, suggesting the round 20 Showdown will be "like Bananas in Pyjamas".
What can you expect from a player who only reads Golden Books in his spare time :rolleyes: McLeod is hardly a Rhode Scholar :eek:
He said "like" bananas in pyjamas. Surely even you lot can see what he meant. :rolleyes:
Most of you have been unimpressed by the jumper so I am not sure what point you are trying to make.
So slagging off at one of your former players hardly seems appropriate or dignified.
Just another example of you blokes looking for anything to hang your hat on this season, when the on-field action has left you bitter and frustrated.
He said "like" bananas in pyjamas. Surely even you lot can see what he meant. :rolleyes:
Most of you have been unimpressed by the jumper so I am not sure what point you are trying to make.
So slagging off at one of your former players hardly seems appropriate or dignified.
Just another example of you blokes looking for anything to hang your hat on this season, when the on-field action has left you bitter and frustrated.
See who started the thread. Just the usual Crow-bashers.
FWIW I thought McLeod's Banana's in Pyjamas reference was in regards to the blue and white of Port and the Yellow of the Crows?!?
Just another example of you blokes looking for anything to hang your hat on this season, when the on-field action has left you bitter and frustrated.Hah! As if the same comments wouldn't have been made here last year.
wharfie_1870
4 Aug 2005, 11:58
He said "like" bananas in pyjamas. Surely even you lot can see what he meant.Like - adj of the same form, appearance, kind, character etc
Other than including a (very different) shade of blue and white the heritage guernsey is nothing "like" the uniforms worn by B1 and B2. The Kangaroos' guernseys are very much "like" B1 and B2's attire yet we don't hear Andrew coming out and making these comparisons before the Cows play the 'Roos.
....So slagging off at one of your former players hardly seems appropriate or dignified......How many games has McLeod played for the PAFC since 1997? Since, according to Cow supporters, the PAFC did not exist prior to 1997 how can he be one of our former players :confused:
To be fair to Macca i got the impression when he made that statement on C7 last night that he was referring to both clubs jumpers not just the baby blue one of Port.
FWIW I thought McLeod's Banana's in Pyjamas reference was in regards to the blue and white of Port and the Yellow of the Crows?!?
This was my thinking.
Shame some people have taken this humourous and harmless comment so seriously as to make references to his marriage break up and particularly his children.
wharfie_1870
4 Aug 2005, 12:00
This was my thinking.
Shame some people have taken this humourous and harmless comment so seriously as to make references to his marriage break up and particularly his children....but it is OK for Cows supporters to have a go at Choppy and Peter Burgoyne about problems in their private lives :rolleyes:
Hah! As if the same comments wouldn't have been made here last year.
You really are just bitter and frustrated individuals full stop then?
Get a sense of humour boys and girls. Quickly.
You really are just bitter and frustrated individuals full stop then?
Get a sense of humour boys and girls. Quickly.
Yes, Headmaster.
...but it is OK for Cows supporters to have a go at Choppy and Peter Burgoyne about problems in their private lives :rolleyes:
We've been there and done that. When some one makes a big mistake or have a highly publicised falling out, they inevitably get a serve on here, its par for the course. Im not even suggesting he shouldnt have copped a bit about back then, if it were any player at either club they would have.
My point is his comments werent even directed soley at Port. He took the ******** out of the combination of the two jumpers. Light blue, white and yellow are the colours of the bananas. This issue has absolutely nothing to do with his missus or the kids and the comments about them were pretty bloody low IMO.
wharfie_1870
4 Aug 2005, 12:14
...Get a sense of humour boys and girls. Quickly.Short memory?
Remember all the hoo haa from the Cows last year when Chad Cornes jokingly suggested that his good mate Matthew Bode should get a run. One of the Cows assistant coaches even went on national television to complain about a player from another club trying to influence the Cows selection committee.
Short memory?
Remember all the hoo haa from the Cows last year when Chad Cornes jokingly suggested that his good mate Matthew Bode should get a run. One of the Cows assistant coaches even went on national television to complain about a player from another club trying to influence the Cows selection committee.
What did I say at that time?
Don’t expect me to account for the actions of all Crows supporters, and at the same time, how does that make your silly carry on any better?
wharfie_1870
4 Aug 2005, 12:29
Light blue, white and yellow are the colours of the bananas.No, blue, not light blue, white and yellow are the colours of the Bananas. The cows have yellow in their normal guernseys so why hasn't McLeod made this same observation before rounds 6 and 17 when the Camries have played the 'Roos whose guernseys are very similar to B1 and B2's attire in both colour and design?
This issue has absolutely nothing to do with his missus or the kids and the comments about them were pretty bloody low IMO.You're entitled to your opinion.
wharfie_1870
4 Aug 2005, 12:34
What did I say at that time?I suspect nothing intelligible as usual
Don’t expect me to account for the actions of all Crows supporters, and at the same time, how does that make your silly carry on any better?McLeod has attempted to make a joke at the expense of the PAFC and it has been pointed out on this board how stupid this has made him appear. If you find this kind of discussion "silly" then I suggest you stay away from this board.
Paralowiepower
4 Aug 2005, 12:37
See who started the thread. Just the usual Crow-bashers.
:rolleyes: wtf
Why don't you blame me for writing the article as well.
wharfie_1870
4 Aug 2005, 12:46
:rolleyes: wtf
Why don't you blame me for writing the article as well.Yes Andrew, you're becoming as anti-Crows as Michaelangelo :)
What_the
4 Aug 2005, 12:46
You really are just bitter and frustrated individuals full stop then?
Get a sense of humour boys and girls. Quickly.
Could I suggest that if you don't like the opinions and conversation on this board, you stop visiting it.
Andrew McLeod is an idiot who needs to find more to do with his time.
I couldn't really care less what he thinks of the jumper. Anyone who wears red, yellow and blue together hardly has room to criticise but at least he thought he was funny. :cool:
Well, that just wouldn't work. Where would Jars go to be righteous and indignant if he didn't come here?
Could I suggest that if you don't like the opinions and conversation on this board, you stop visiting it.
Andrew McLeod is an idiot who needs to find more to do with his time.
I couldn't really care less what he thinks of the jumper. Anyone who wears red, yellow and blue together hardly has room to criticise but at least he thought he was funny. :cool:
Don't know about Jars but i like visiting "you're board & joining in with the banter between good "buddy's" such as you're most "pleasant" self.
& if you can't see the funny side if what Andrew said then you need to upgrade your sense of humour. :)
You are too easily impressed then noddy. :)
Well i did try. ;)
"easy" is my second name. :p
Ford Fairlane
4 Aug 2005, 13:01
This was my thinking.
Shame some people have taken this humourous and harmless comment so seriously as to make references to his marriage break up and particularly his children.
Oh well boo hoo hoo. You'll have to remember your view from your tower of social justice next time your colleagues on the Adelaide Board make one of their interminable references to the disadvantaged of South Australia as a derogatory remark won't you? I'll look forward to you reproaching them.
It's always funny until one of you cry babies get hurt ... oh no I mentioned babies, I must be sledging Andy again!
I suspect nothing intelligible as usual
McLeod has attempted to make a joke at the expense of the PAFC and it has been pointed out on this board how stupid this has made him appear. If you find this kind of discussion "silly" then I suggest you stay away from this board.
Bloody hell wharfie you're making a mountain out of a mole hill it's just a stupid heritage game that's being run by the AFL to make $$ & all you're showing is someone who is grasping at anything to make life more bearable by reading too much into what Andrew said,
i still maintain he was referring to both clubs designs.
Lighten up people.
Oh well boo hoo hoo. You'll have to remember your view from your tower of social justice next time your colleagues on the Adelaide Board make one of their interminable references to the disadvantaged of South Australia as a derogatory remark won't you? I'll look forward to you reproaching them.
It's always funny until one of you cry babies get hurt ... oh no I mentioned babies, I must be sledging Andy again!
Jeez, not you as well FF.
Ford Fairlane
4 Aug 2005, 13:06
Jeez, not you as well FF.
Nah, I thought it was all a bit of a laugh - sure we don't like the guernsey, but that's up to us to say! I didn't think it was a reference to the yellow as well, but it makes sense - maybe you're crediting him with more perception than he has. I knew the Andy reference to the kiddies would reel a few in. But hey, it's his wife who brought it out into the public arena. Just making capital! ;)
Well, that just wouldn't work. Where would Jars go to be righteous and indignant if he didn't come here?
Its easy to be righteous sometimes. Everything is relative.
wharfie_1870
4 Aug 2005, 13:12
..... if you can't see the funny side if what Andrew said then you need to upgrade your sense of humour. :)You only need to visit the thread on Port Adelaide Jokes to see that the posters on this board generally do have a sense of humour. As for the Bananas in Pyjamas angle this has already been done by Port supporters on the Rd 20 Heritage Guernsey thread.
The issue I have with Andrew McLeod's comments is that, as a professional sportsman, he should not be publically making jokes about the guernsey to be worn by an opposition club. This has nothing to do with whether or not the joke is funny or his observation is accurate.
Paralowiepower
4 Aug 2005, 13:13
Well, that just wouldn't work. Where would Jars go to be righteous and indignant if he didn't come here?
Maybe when he goes back he could take sog35 with him, so he could actually see what is posted on the crows board
:rolleyes:
wharfie_1870
4 Aug 2005, 13:14
Bloody hell wharfie you're making a mountain out of a mole hill it's just a stupid heritage game that's being run by the AFL to make $$ & all you're showing is someone who is grasping at anything to make life more bearable by reading too much into what Andrew said,
i still maintain he was referring to both clubs designs.
Lighten up people.See my reply to your earlier post Noddy.
Could I suggest that if you don't like the opinions and conversation on this board, you stop visiting it.
Andrew McLeod is an idiot who needs to find more to do with his time.
I couldn't really care less what he thinks of the jumper. Anyone who wears red, yellow and blue together hardly has room to criticise but at least he thought he was funny. :cool:
Simple things tend to amuse simple minds, as is the case with Andrew McLeod :D
Paralowiepower
4 Aug 2005, 13:21
Simple things tend to amuse simple minds, as is the case with Andrew McLeod :D
Careful what you say, sog35 might get on his high horse.
wharfie_1870
4 Aug 2005, 13:25
From the AFL website, Ricky Ponting in Pyjamas
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-11/893513/Punter_in_Pyjamas.jpg
wharfie_1870
4 Aug 2005, 13:28
Its easy to be righteous sometimes. Everything is relative."Amongst the blind the one eyed man is king"
Amongst the Cow supporters then you must be Einstein ;)
What_the
4 Aug 2005, 13:46
& if you can't see the funny side if what Andrew said then you need to upgrade your sense of humour. :)
Nothing wrong with my sense of humour, he just isn't funny.
portentous
4 Aug 2005, 14:27
I think the whole heritage "thing" this year is a flaming joke. I suspect that even Andrew McLeod would privately think that Port should be wearing black and white. That's the reason this baby blue and white striped jumper is creating such giggles amongst some of us. Honestly, if you don't laugh, you cry. I'm done crying over irrelevant issues. I just want to win the match! :mad:
Gotta say though, that I won't be buying a replica of it YUK!
Pinepower
4 Aug 2005, 14:58
Just remember that "baby blue" is for the sons of
Primus
Wangas
Tredders
Francou
Mead
Paxman
Monty
Ebert
Wakelin
Burgoyne(s)
Pickett
Wilson
Cassisi
James
Lade
Cornes
and others that I cannot remember sorry to those
IT HELPS.
drakeyv2
4 Aug 2005, 15:12
as a professional sportsman, he should not be publically making jokes about the guernsey to be worn by an opposition club. This has nothing to do with whether or not the joke is funny or his observation is accurate.
No one from one club should comment on a guernsey from another club........
Unless you are from Port Adelaide & you are talking about the Adelaide guernsey. :rolleyes:
Careful what you say, sog35 might get on his high horse.
I find it stunning that anyone could take any offence to what McLeod has said. He was obviously asked the question what he thought of the heritage jumpers and responded with a bit of a quip. He did not call a press conference just to dish it out to us.
And to make matters worse if you actually watch the news and see what he says you can plainly see there was no issue. If you don't find it funny, that's fair enough let is pass through to the keeper but honestly to get worked up about something like this is pretty petty.
Toots Hibbert
4 Aug 2005, 15:25
Andrew McLeod is not in the Nigel Smartarse league. If he's had a light hearted dig that's fine. Smartarse was a repeat offender who was consistently made a fool of come game time.
Paralowiepower
4 Aug 2005, 15:35
I find it stunning that anyone could take any offence to what McLeod has said. He was obviously asked the question what he thought of the heritage jumpers and responded with a bit of a quip. He did not call a press conference just to dish it out to us.
And to make matters worse if you actually watch the news and see what he says you can plainly see there was no issue. If you don't find it funny, that's fair enough let is pass through to the keeper but honestly to get worked up about something like this is pretty petty.
Go back to original thread, I posted the article which was in todays paper. I did not change a single word. I did not have a go at McLeod, others have and thats fine.
Who are you to tell people what they can and can't comment on?
wharfie_1870
4 Aug 2005, 16:23
No one from one club should comment on a guernsey from another club........"Comment" where did I say "comment" :confused:
Unless you are from Port Adelaide & you are talking about the Adelaide guernsey. :rolleyes:Examples please of where any PAFC player or official has publicly made jokes or derogatory remarks about any Cows guernsey.
MrMeaner
4 Aug 2005, 17:04
Examples please of where any PAFC player or official has publicly made jokes or derogatory remarks about any Cows guernsey.
You've probably already factored this in, but Choco's comments regarding the state jumper are likely to be thrown back at you any second now.
Edit: ah, just got it. Those were derogatory comments about Cows' players, not the jumper! :D
wharfie_1870
4 Aug 2005, 17:17
You've probably already factored this in, but Choco's comments regarding the state jumper are likely to be thrown back at you any second now.
Edit: ah, just got it. Those were derogatory comments about Cows' players, not the jumper! :D:)
Choco, as a player that legitimately wore the SANFL State Representative jumper, has a right to comment on the fact that Cows players will be wearing a jumper they have no right to.
The PAFC, as a founding club of the SANFL, has a right to comment on the fact that the AFC or any other club should be able to wear an SANFL State Representative jumper in a normal club game.
drakeyv2
4 Aug 2005, 17:19
:)
Choco, as a player that legitimately wore the SANFL State Representative jumper, has a right to comment on the fact that Cows players will be wearing a jumper they have no right to.
The PAFC, as a founding club of the SANFL, has a right to comment on the fact that the AFC or any other club should be able to wear an SANFL State Representative jumper in a normal club game.
No one from one club should comment on a guernsey from another club........
Unless you are from Port Adelaide & you are talking about the Adelaide guernsey. :rolleyes:
wharfie_1870
4 Aug 2005, 17:46
No one from one club should comment on a guernsey from another club........ "Comment" where did I say "comment" :confused:
Unless you are from Port Adelaide & you are talking about the Adelaide guernsey.Examples please of where any PAFC player or official has publicly made jokes or derogatory remarks about any Cows guernsey.
captain ebert
4 Aug 2005, 18:17
No one from one club should comment on a guernsey from another club........
Unless you are from Port Adelaide & you are talking about the Adelaide guernsey. :rolleyes:
dont get adelaide & state guernseys confused - they should remain 2 seperate things, unless youre stefan trogg.
Crow-mosone
5 Aug 2005, 00:37
:)
Choco, as a player that legitimately wore the SANFL State Representative jumper, has a right to comment on the fact that Cows players will be wearing a jumper they have no right to.
dellusions of accuracy?
wharfie_1870
5 Aug 2005, 01:06
dellusions of accuracy?The spirit of Outback Jack lives on.
Crow-mosone
5 Aug 2005, 01:18
The spirit of Outback Jack lives on.
and a fine representative you'll make ;)
captain ebert
5 Aug 2005, 09:46
....stefan trogg's comments ring pretty hollow - who gives a stuff now? - read on....
Crows clarify remark to Power in bid to put 'pyjamas' issue to bed
The Advertiser - 05aug05
ADELAIDE was in damage control yesterday, seeking to douse the motivational spur Crows champion Andrew McLeod has handed Port Adelaide for next weekend's Showdown.
McLeod on Wednesday declared the Power's light-blue-and-white heritage jumper - from Port's inaugural 1870 team - was suited to Bananas in Pyjamas.
The popular ABC Television children's show has bright yellow bananas dressed in blue-and-white striped shirts.
An Adelaide official yesterday telephoned the Power to clarify McLeod's remarks were just as relevant to the Crows' heritage jumper, a modified replica of the 1930s SA state jumper.
"Andrew had just seen our jumper with its yellow and thinking of Port's blue guernsey and was saying the two jumpers together would make the game look like Bananas in Pyjamas," said Adelaide commercial manager Phil Harper last night.
"We feel Andrew's remarks have been taken out of the context. He was just as much making a remark about our jumper as their's.
"So we thought we should ring them (Port) to clarify Andrew's remarks."
McLeod's comment and Adelaide chief executive Steven Trigg's "stuff Port" hit at the Power in the heritage jumper debate have together stoked Port's fire to win Showdown XVIII.
It goes very much against coach Neil Craig's politically correct philosophy of not goading an opponent.
And it seems the damage already has been done with both club officials and players taking exception to both Trigg and McLeod's remarks.
....
And it seems the damage already has been done with both club officials and players taking exception to both Trigg and McLeod's remarks.
What ever turns you on :rolleyes:
wharfie_1870
5 Aug 2005, 10:34
What ever turns you on :rolleyes:I guess it sells papers.
This issue is so yesterday :)
dellusions of accuracy?Delusions of spell-checking?
"It goes very much against coach Neil Craig's politically correct philosophy of not goading an opponent."Poor journalism (all of it, but this line in particular). It has nothing to do with PC, and everything to do with never giving your enemy free ammo.
I am confused. Why is Harper even addressing this issue? He's just giving it credibility. Not to mention that I think Trigg wouldn't be too pleased to have someone else spinning on his behalf. Isn't that Trigg's actual job?
Gold gold gold
It takes a McLeod off the cuff comment to fire Port up for the Showdown?
Bring it on baby.
captain ebert
5 Aug 2005, 11:22
Gold gold gold
It takes a McLeod off the cuff comment to fire Port up for the Showdown?
hardly - more like a mcleod off the cuff remark gets the camry's sphincters twitching.
sphincters twitching.
More Captain Ebert literary magic!!
arrowman
5 Aug 2005, 11:54
Poor journalism (all of it, but this line in particular). It has nothing to do with PC, and everything to do with never giving your enemy free ammo.Poor journalism all the way through. Andrew Capel took a tongue in cheek remark about "Bananas in Pyjamas", which was a reference to both the Adelaide and Port Adelaide jumpers and misrepresented it as McLeod having a crack at Port Adelaide's jumper.
arrowman
5 Aug 2005, 11:56
I am confused. Why is Harper even addressing this issue? He's just giving it credibility. Not to mention that I think Trigg wouldn't be too pleased to have someone else spinning on his behalf. Isn't that Trigg's actual job?Gosh, maybe it's because he's the Manager of Commercial Operations, and PR / Communications falls under his portfolio.
We have appropriately skilled people in a range of roles at the Adelaide Football Club, we don't rely on one or two :)
portentous
5 Aug 2005, 12:23
Much ado about little - let's just get on with playing some decent footy.
blackdiamond
5 Aug 2005, 22:56
I don't have an issue with what McLeod said.
Firstly I watched Channel 10 news after seeing the promo and was disgusted with what was said.
Then I watched Channel 7 news and it became clear to me that he was speaking of both guernseys.
They did mostly show our guernsey but hey they will always twist it in a way to show some controversy, if McLeod only made reference to the Crows guernsey looking like Bananas in Pyjamas I doubt it would have been seen.
I can't believe I have just agreed with a bunch of Crows supporters, don't worry there won't be any bandwagon jumping here, die you cretins!
blackdiamond
5 Aug 2005, 23:00
What can you expect from a player who only reads Golden Books in his spare time :rolleyes: McLeod is hardly a Rhode Scholar :eek:
That would have to of been the funniest day when working in the Supermarket industry.
Andrew was supposed to be doing a promo for Tip Top but he went missing, a search of the shop found him in the toy section reading the Golden Books, oh dear! :o
Blind Fred
5 Aug 2005, 23:26
There is a common theme to all this .. The Advertiser's misrepresentation of what has been said by firstly Steven Trigg and then this week Andrew McLeod. Trigg's "I couldn't give a stuff what Port think" was changed to "Stuff Port" and then McLeod's line about the Bananas in PJs - clearly a little joke about the combination of the Port and Crows heritage jumpers - was turned into another anti-Port line by the oh so predictable Advertiser, so desperate for a headline they twist every story to suit.
RoosterLad
6 Aug 2005, 02:16
the Tiser and Mail have both been in poor form of late... i wouldn't take anything they say seriously
RogerRabbit69
6 Aug 2005, 11:02
There is a common theme to all this .. The Advertiser's misrepresentation of what has been said by firstly Steven Trigg and then this week Andrew McLeod. Trigg's "I couldn't give a stuff what Port think" was changed to "Stuff Port" and then McLeod's line about the Bananas in PJs - clearly a little joke about the combination of the Port and Crows heritage jumpers - was turned into another anti-Port line by the oh so predictable Advertiser, so desperate for a headline they twist every story to suit.
Spot on, Blind Fred. More Tiser spin, nothing more, nothing less. It is clearly the worst daily newspaper in Australia (and that's saying something). Their placement and reporting of sports stories is diabolical. Sure, it inflames people and gets people talking. But have a look at their sales figures. They're trying every trick in the book - and they're failing. Perhaps, just perhaps, they could dedicate a bit more time to being accurate and responsible. But I guess that's just an impossible dream.
I actually think the trouble lies with people further down the line than people like Andrew Capel, too. My suspicion would be that he wrote something, the editors have got hold of it and turned it into something completely different. I could be wrong, but I don't think Capel's got any hidden agendas with the Crows .... unlike those of whom we shall not speak.
unlike those of whom we shall not speak.
Voldemort writes for the Tiser??
What can you expect from a player who only reads Golden Books in his spare time :rolleyes: McLeod is hardly a Rhode Scholar :eek:
Is this someone who lives on the island or perhaps a student of chooks