Player Watch Bobby “Norm” Hill

[WanderingDude]

Just wish to make an uninformed observation that is not appropriate because it has no sauce and goes against BF culture. It is possible that Bobby could return quicker than expected because JUH, who would not impact in 2026 until much latter, is a candidate to return first round. Just saying and spinning.

 

[granniewolf]

Aussie = Bobby
American = Barbby
Italian = Bobbyo
New Zealand = Bobbi
Croatian = Bobbic
Poland = Bobbski

Can you think of any others?

No but apparently 23rd September is National Bobby Day.
Found plenty for Robert

 

[TradeDraft]

Just wish to make an uninformed observation that is not appropriate because it has no sauce and goes against BF culture. It is possible that Bobby could return quicker than expected because JUH, who would not impact in 2026 until much latter, is a candidate to return first round. Just saying and spinning.

We are Hoping but also not have our Hope too High for it

 

[Jelly Bean]

Did you complain at the time Bobby was re-signed?

Yep - I questioned the logic of even before he resigned when it was rumoured that we were in extension talks with him. I was questioning why we would be doing that even back then.

 

[sideswipe]

Yep - I questioned the logic of even before he resigned when it was rumoured that we were in extension talks with him. I was questioning why we would be doing that even back then.

Sure thing. Did you post it on BF?

 

[pablo disco bar]

He's obviously done here, should of cashed in on him last year

Bizarre all parties thought staying was a good idea

Btw how's the Carlton player going cox style and wearing goggles

Onya coxy

 

[ZEV]

I love Bobby so much!

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[Rorzza]

So, Fly's fetching Bobby from walkabout, handy. Bobby's a star!

 

[Vicky Park]

Fly, in a typical Fly way, let us all know his thoughts on Bobby today, and that Bobby has been supported and cared for. But we’re a footy club and our priority is footy - and winning. Fly says come back Bobby when you’re ready to contribute to the ‘winning’ bit.

P.S. doesn’t really clarify the contract situation, but the club will be all over that.

 

[sideswipe]

Fly, in a typical Fly way, let us all know his thoughts on Bobby today, and that Bobby has been supported and cared for. But we’re a footy club and our priority is footy - and winning. Fly says come back Bobby when you’re ready to contribute to the ‘winning’ bit.

P.S. doesn’t really clarify the contract situation, but the club will be all over that.

Think everyone needs to calm down on the contract. It will never be tested. Because that would require a court action. What will happen is that if the worst occurs and Bobby can’t play anymore, there will be a settlement. And that will be that.

 

[TradeDraft]

Think everyone needs to calm down on the contract. It will never be tested. Because that would require a court action. What will happen is that if the worst occurs and Bobby can’t play anymore, there will be a settlement. And that will be that.

But what about Clubs Salary Cap for the Years of the Contract?

 

[sideswipe]

But what about Clubs Salary Cap for the Years of the Contract?

Don’t sweat it buddy

 

[Tadpole]

But when is Some Point?

How long is a piece of string?

 

[Bussie]

In the last hour I've heard that Bobby may not play again "fallen out of love with football", then, an article saying Bobby will be returning soon. All the speculation is pure conjecture, it wreaks of journos trying to one-up each other, every damn minute. One thing is sure, Bobby's getting a fair chunk of change to be MIA.

 

[Abdul_The_Bull]

How long is a piece of string?

Twice the distance as it is from the middle to one end.

 

[ANewDawn]

In the last hour I've heard that Bobby may not play again "fallen out of love with football", then, an article saying Bobby will be returning soon. All the speculation is pure conjecture, it wreaks of journos trying to one-up each other, every damn minute. One thing is sure, Bobby's getting a fair chunk of change to be MIA.

Then's the AI stuff and the fake news, so that trying to ascertain anything concrete about his situation is a waste of effort.

 

[Monco Matt]

Lachie Neale

9

Lachie Neale

Age

32

Ht

177cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.0

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

15.5

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

3.7

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

28.3

5star

K

13.9

5star

HB

14.4

5star

M

4.6

4star

T

4.0

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

12.0

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

7.4

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

1.0

3star

CL

0.4

3star

is playing right now, fit and giving his all for his club, team mates and supporters. He's making good on his commitment and responsibility to his employer as anyone should and does.

 

[Soups]

Lachie Neale is playing right now, fit and giving his all for his club, team mates and supporters. He's making good on his commitment and responsibility to his employer as anyone should and does.

You should go and kiss him.

 

[Mavs13]

Lachie Neale is playing right now, fit and giving his all for his club, team mates and supporters. He's making good on his commitment and responsibility to his employer as anyone should and does.

We all know that Bobby’s issues are more than family issues. He has bad habits and no one at the club wants him back.

 

[Jekyll and Hyde]

We all know that Bobby’s issues are more than family issues. He has bad habits and no one at the club wants him back.

Why didn’t we trade him?

 

[riddick78]

Sounds like some have given up on him. I remain hopeful that he returns to the club real soon.

 

[BillyElliott]

Why didn’t we trade him?

We don't know whether we did ask the question & WA sides weren't interested.

 

[Antz]

We all know that Bobby’s issues are more than family issues. He has bad habits and no one at the club wants him back.

Please elaborate on his bad habits. This is the first I have heard of "bad habits".

 

[LuckyLee]

Please elaborate on his bad habits. This is the first I have heard of "bad habits".

Yes, same here. What habits, other than not attending training?

Presumably Bobby played a significant part in his relationship breakdown but I know one thing for sure - having your small children taken 4,000 km away is going to profoundly test the resilience and motivation of anyone.

I can't see how Bobby returns to play AFL for anyone other than WCoast or Freo, unless there's a reconciliation that leads to his partner and children returning to Melbourne. By all reports, that seems unlikely. The whole situation sucks.

 

[Dtennent94]

Lachie Neale is playing right now, fit and giving his all for his club, team mates and supporters. He's making good on his commitment and responsibility to his employer as anyone should and does.

Who knows about other factors, but simply throwing kids into the mix makes this a whole different ball game.