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thedaz47
1 Feb 2012, 09:02
I'm sorry to say that the only thing that would attract you here is the weather and/or a job. There's not really any money, if any, for players and the standard would be a massive drop for any previously listed players. Having said that, the mines are on our doorstep, Boyne Island have an aluminium smelter (BITS), and Gladstone have a few smelters as well as a massive LNG construction job.
It's not a place to come for the footy, but if you get a job any club would love an extra player.
stmookeyj
1 Feb 2012, 20:20
Smelter has attracted over 20 new players for BITS this season alone to balance a number of losses.
believe it or not the smelter isnt the only place bits has found these blokes jobs the islands are attracting bulk players also agree about the ex afl players afl capricornia would be dreaming to attract players of that standard when no players get paid
thedaz47
17 Feb 2012, 07:19
The Facebook world is abuzz with the antics of one John 'Animal' Beirouti yet again. What a great character he is.
CQTiger
17 Feb 2012, 10:32
The Facebook world is abuzz with the antics of one John 'Animal' Beirouti yet again. What a great character he is.
He certainly is Any link Daz?
thedaz47
17 Feb 2012, 10:48
No, but apparently he's captaining the Muddies this season. I'd love to see him leading them out every week.
combaning
17 Feb 2012, 14:09
No, but apparently he's captaining the Muddies this season. I'd love to see him leading them out every week.
After playing directly on him and with him in a (yes only one) rep game, I think he'll be a great captain and exactly what the young Mudcrabs need. Behind all the antics he brings to the field he is a reasonable player, but I think he'll relish leadership. But the other good thing about him is he can show the young boys how to play serious footy while having fun with it. That is the winning formula.
I think the AFL should pay him for the exposure he is giving the game in CQ. I wish him and the Mudcrabs the best (except when they play Brothers). He'll bring in huge crowds to Gladstone and it'll be hard to beat them at home.
thedaz47
17 Feb 2012, 14:21
Also, I want to see plenty of crabwalk celebrations.
StillGotIt
17 Feb 2012, 21:47
I notice a bit of chat on facebook to the effect of 'half the BITS team going to the muddies'
how accurate is this? anyone?
thedaz47
20 Feb 2012, 05:48
Probably similar to a few years ago when 'half of Muddies went to BITS' ie. Nick Stanley, Ben Coles, and Nugget.
thedaz47
20 Feb 2012, 05:49
I also note that one R Spellman will be having a run with the Muddies having moved down there to fill the AFL development vacancy.
thedaz47
1 May 2012, 21:56
The Muddies recruitment continues. To go with their most amazing recruit, Ryan Spellman, they have apparently attracted The Wiz up. Anyone from down there able to confirm if we'll have both Animal and Wiz to contend with next time we play them?
aaron_barrett1980
14 May 2012, 22:51
well been a while since ive been on here, big clash this weekend muddies vs BITS in both grades. Should be cracker games!!!
aaron_barrett1980
25 May 2012, 15:00
Is Steve Smithwick out of retirement????:)