Football Related Random Thread

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www.bigfooty.com

 

[Haso]

I like how the chief AFL journo at the paper wrote an article about about Wayne Bennett and how lots of journalists will be writing about him.

Totally meta.

The irony is strong with this one.

 

[Ceebee]

Yesterday, I saw Wayne Bennett in a jedi costume on what I assumed was the back page of the Courier Mail that was lying flat on the table. I tried to open it from the left hand side, and realised it was the front page. He was also on the back.

I don't think 'a story' is what holds back our ranking in Queensland.

I SO hope he fails.
Feel for Griffen ,not sure he was all that bad.

 

[Hollow Knight]

I SO hope he fails.
Feel for Griffen ,not sure he was all that bad.

4 million dollars guaranteed. I think he has already won!

 

[The Flying Belgian]

While it's politics-related, I wonder if we'll persist with Mrs Newman as #1 ticketholder next year. He's effectively a dead-man walking in his electorate as it stands. While I'm sure she's been involved with the odd community outreach program, you'd have to say she's pretty much MIA in a public sense. Bring on Mel Schlanger (or someone with a public profile who actively spruiks the club) I say.

 

[MacMum]

...and/or Jodie Henry.

Surely she barracks for us.

 

[patfullfankezz]

Pick me, pick me!

But honestly, I'd like to see Mel Schlanger get it - she's as die-hard as they come!

Or maybe even the Firebirds.

 

[Haso]

Pick me, pick me!

But honestly, I'd like to see Mel Schlanger get it - she's as die-hard as they come!

Or maybe even the Firebirds.

I agree Kezz. Bring on the Schlanger.

 

[The Flying Belgian]

Pick me, pick me!

But honestly, I'd like to see Mel Schlanger get it - she's as die-hard as they come!

Or maybe even the Firebirds.

Yeah, Laura Geitz came to mind too.

 

[Dylan12]

No idea where to stick this...

THE BRISBANE Lions are confident of retaining their exciting crop of first-year players long-term, and they are prepared to spend a little extra to do so. The club lost five first round draftees due to homesickness at the end of last season and is desperate to avoid a repeat occurrence this time around.

The club is paying 95 per cent of the salary cap this year, and if needed has scope to pay more than 100 per cent next year and beyond under the new 'banking' system introduced by the AFL in June.

Warren said he understood player managers wanting to hold off a little longer to get a better deal for their clients, who are becoming increasingly more valuable to the Lions. "We'd like to get something done with the majority of them by the end of this year, but with that said, if not this year, we're happy for early next year. There's no urgency," Warren said. Aside from having another 15 months on each contract, Warren is comforted by the feedback he is getting.

First and second-year players are also granted extra time to return to their home states to visit families. "Most of them (managers) have been really happy and how their players have settled in. For them, there's no real urgency to sign right now because they're just finishing their first year," Warren said. "We're not concerned about guys leaving and going home at this point because they're loving their environment … and the group's close. "The feedback we're getting is super-positive. "If they're happy to consider extending right now, then we'll do that, but there's no real rush at this stage."

Sounds very positive, but in all seriousness, we must have a lot of guys being paid a lot more than they're actually worth if the bolded is correct. Stacking our list side by side with say a Hawthorn and the fact we aren't paying a disproportionate amount to our players means most are getting more than they're worth. Lets hope the loyalty works the other way when we need to reduce their salary to ensure we can retain others that should be paid more when the time comes.

 

[Ceebee]

4 million dollars guaranteed. I think he has already won!

There is winning and winning.
Ok .he is making heaps of money as he ..always has.
Just hope he fails as a coach .....on the field.

 

[Big Sauce 21]

Fantastic Picture

 

[Hollow Knight]

Fantastic Picture

The symbolism as the sun faded was lovely.

 

[Kevvo]

Over the weekend, my phone autocorrected Zorko to Cormorant.

 

[Big Sauce 21]

Over the weekend, my phone autocorrected Zorko to Cormorant.

Dayne Cormorant

 

[Big Sauce 21]

Jake Carlise has Darcy Gardiner in his SuperCoach side.....

 

[Toffee Lion]

Jake Carlise has Darcy Gardiner in his SuperCoach side.....

Probably just to keep an eye on him, still scared.

 

[Big Sauce 21]

Seeing Johnson get off makes me wonder if rockliff should of challenged the Richmond charge. Insufficient force and lack of evidence if I've ever seen it.

 

[Ironmonger]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-08-07/easter-start-for-2015-season

Looks like we're going to be bumped from the Easter Thursday fixture again.

 

[Dr Noodles]

I saw this on my twitter feed this morning. Found it interesting and thought I would share.

http://gizmodo.com/everything-you-need-for-the-most-elaborate-prison-escap-1619455907

 

[Lionontheline]

RIP Robin Williams. Loved his work.

 

[Big Sauce 21]

with next year falling as it is We wont be playing Richmond, Carlton, Geelong or Hawthorn in round 1.

So lock in the Swans at the SCG

 

[Hollow Knight]

As an aside, anyone seen Grimreepah lately? He seemed to disappear overnight?

 

[Ceebee]

As an aside, anyone seen Grimreepah lately? He seemed to disappear overnight?

Been wondering myself. Liked his posts.

 

[BigEasyPeasy]

I'm a bit ambivalent about the Etihad roof being on/off, but if my TV could talk...

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

On the Youi ad Lynchy says "My home, team and business are all close by". I assume he means us?