Past #1: Hamish McIntosh - drafted at pick 9 in '02 ND - traded to Geelong for #36 in '12 trade period

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LuvtheKangas

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I actually think that most of this board needed to take a prescription from Dr CrazyQ this week instead of turning into stressed out little beotches. :cool:
Umm, Ok. You are deservedly one of the most respected posters on this board, pharro, so I suppose you get away with this ...

Anyway, just curious, what is your personal take on Laidley's antics of Monday, followed up by D-Mac's helpful clarifications this evening?

You've made your view clear on what you think of the posters who are critical of club actions, but I was just wondering what you think of this particular episode.
 

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Stop backpedalling, you were implying it. "Socialising" does not have to mean taking drugs.

Hamish was the only player mentioned before your post.
Go back and read everyone of my posts and tell me the ones that say that Hamish takes drugs. Not once did I ever mention or even imply that he does do things of such a nature.

In all of my posts I refer to afl footballers collectively and dare to ask the question that if they take drugs or imbide alcohol at dangerous levels then are they going to make the most of there chosen profession and are they repaying the club that is paying them good money to play football at their full potential.
 

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I reckon (know many) there'd be an average of 5-10 players who take drugs at each club.

Drinking? everyone (Bar the religious types or non-drinkers obviously). So if this is about Hamish partying hard, there'd have to be a chat to the whole playing group. Not just him.
 

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I actually think that most of this board needed to take a prescription from Dr CrazyQ this week instead of turning into stressed out little beotches. :cool:
Way ahead of you there.

Sadly though, I must report that no matter how mellow I get, Laidley still fcuked up.

On the upside, I just had a great pizza.
 

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I reckon (know many) there'd be an average of 5-10 players who take drugs at each club.

Drinking? everyone (Bar the religious types or non-drinkers obviously). So if this is about Hamish partying hard, there'd have to be a chat to the whole playing group. Not just him.
This isnt about Hamish partying hard at all. Jon Ralph like NB said put 2 and 2 together and got 17.

I dont like drugs and I make no secret of that. I do have the occassional beer and have no problem with players drinking responsibly. What I hope that AFL players dont do is let it get in the way of their careers because it can be over as quick as you can say waste of talent.
 

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Umm, Ok. You are deservedly one of the most respected posters on this board, pharro, so I suppose you get away with this ...

Anyway, just curious, what is your personal take on Laidley's antics of Monday, followed up by D-Mac's helpful clarifications this evening?

You've made your view clear on what you think of the posters who are critical of club actions, but I was just wondering what you think of this particular episode.
I blame it on the boogie
 

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Well I already checked and it's no full moon. Can't get clearer than that from this distance.
OK, I'll bite. It's night, so no sunshine - check, no full moon - check, must be the boogie.

So, are you blaming Laidley's poor showing on the boogie, or D-Mac's laughably inept attempt at justifying said poor showing? Or both?
 

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Hamish McIntosh says he has no hard feelings towards coach Dean Laidley
Glenn McFarlane | November 16, 2008 12:00am

NORTH Melbourne ruckman Hamish McIntosh says he holds no grudges after being offered as trade bait. Speaking for the first time since his name was put on the trade table, McIntosh said he had sorted things out with coach Dean Laidley and was looking forward to next year.

"I admit it was a real shock at the time," he said yesterday.

"Getting a phone call from 'Laids' (Laidley) was tough, but he didn't say I was going anywhere. He just said there was a bit of interest in me."

The 24-year-old was on the first day of the club's footy trip to Las Vegas when Laidley called to tell him his name had come up in trade talks.

"I honestly don't hold any grudges," he said. "It's one of those things that happens in football these days.

"I was disappointed when it happened, because never at any stage did I want to leave North Melbourne. I love the club.

"But that's the way the AFL goes. It is a bit of a business. You can't take things to heart."

McIntosh was one of three North players mentioned at trade time, along with midfielder Daniel Harris and forward Corey Jones.

All three will remain with the club next season.

"I've had my meetings with Laids and Donald McDonald (football manager). We've all had a good chat about it," he said.

"I've got a three-year contract and I want to stay here for the rest of my career.

"I'd love to stay and play with my mates at the footy club and, hopefully, play in premierships."

McIntosh endured a frustrating 2008, playing 14 games, but suffering a knee injury in Round 12. He returned for the last two home-and-away games, but was overlooked for the elimination final loss.

"I came back for the last two games, but my fitness wasn't up to scratch and my knee didn't feel too flash," he said.

McIntosh said he was fit and raring to go this pre-season and could not wait for the practice matches to start in February.

The 203cm ruckman narrowly missed All-Australian selection in 2007 and desperately wants to regain the No. 1 ruck mantle at North Melbourne next year.

"There's competition for us, which is good," he said. "You've got Drew (Petrie), who can play just about anywhere on the ground, David (Hale) can play centre half-forward, full forward or in the ruck, and Todd (Goldstein) is coming on in leaps and bounds.

"I want to keep my spot in the ruck. I think that's where I play my best footy."

McIntosh said the players were buoyed by the million-dollar profit the club announced this week, but said the fans still needed to get behind the Roos.

"It's great news about the profit, but we are nowhere near out of debt yet," he said.

"So, we need all those people who signed on to become members last season to do the same again."


http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,24657435-19742,00.html
 
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With an uninterrupted pre season, big H will be in line for AA selection. I have no doubts about that. Good to hear him speak about Todd... our ruck stocks are looking good for the next few years.
 
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