Mega Thread 2017 Media Thread

[Arcassius]

It has saved me many a talking to

Easier to be the boss

 

[Big Animal]

Had the privilege of hearing Hagdorn's report on 6pr this morning on the way to work. Apparently Weller's decision to move is the continuing evidence for something not quite right down at the Dockers.

Apparently 1+1=4. I mean with all that's come out or been suggested, it wouldn't be the 800K for 5y (where the Dockers were likely offering something closer to 5 or 6 hunge); it wouldn't be the desire to get back to GC where his long time gfriend is from, and who over the next 5 y may (or may not) want to set up home with kids and stuff (as many of the footballers get on to this a bit earlier than others in the community); it wouldn't be because of the incoming Nathan Wilson potentially taking his position and not a lot of room anywhere else on the field to guarantee him a spot long term in the first 18; it's not like Crozier was in the same boat with Matera coming in and Bennell coming good for the HF positions; it's not like anyone asked to be traded out last year when everything was going completely sh1t and Ross was still playing the old boys; it's not like Fyfe (or Neale) left because everyone hated him with all the issues down at Freo and the big money thrown at him from elsewhere; it's not like every player interviewed who has played under Ross seems to almost go out of their way to say how good he was to them;

Nooo, there is obviously somehting insidious down there at Dockerland. Gosh I feel dumber after listening to him and Bas' excitement at Freo losing a good player. Back to mp3s for me again until I forgot the idiocy and try again for Millsy's sake.

 

[Nickos66]

The WCE window lickers were out in force this morning on 91.3. Apparently they learned how to SMS.

"WC - Freee premeerships, Freo - 0.
Smart Kid that Weller, he'll win more cups with GC than he ever will at Freo lololol"

 

[Freo_4eva]

According to Brian Waldron (Who?) on whatever Crappy shot Kevin Bartlett runs with on SEN.. the BIG trade "Will be"

Weller to GC
Wilson and Matera to Freo
Late first rounder to GWS

Righto... I swear the media gets worse every year

 

[SHill Shall]

Comedy gold in the link below. Have ignored all the dodgy trades just to make the fans feel good. No mention of Wellingham, Redden or Jetta just off the top of my head.

https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-c...oasts-biggest-trade-period-wins-ng-b88632660z

 

[SHill Shall]

Knock me down with a feather, I've just noticed they've put up this. These guys are incorrigible!

https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl-tr...es-mixed-bag-at-the-trade-table-ng-b88632808z

 

[Freo_4eva]

^^ The yearly column that gets trotted out every Trade Week.. lazy lazy work

 

[Harry Reems]

Comedy gold in the link below. Have ignored all the dodgy trades just to make the fans feel good. No mention of Wellingham, Redden or Jetta just off the top of my head.

https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-c...oasts-biggest-trade-period-wins-ng-b88632660z

And his (rcolemanheard) Twitter profile reads "Dockers Die Hard"???

 

[Tobiko]

Well some people say journalists are prostitutes. They may have a point. The West Australian is a s**t rag much like the The Telegraph. Print whatever that people want to read or to find validation to their views. At the end of the day, the proof is in the pudding. Roll on 2018!!!

 

[Fred Ziffel]

So, on the news of the latest wc delisted players Basil refers to Former Premiership player, Sharon Wellingham and Livewire forward, Josh Hill.
Fair dinkum Baz.

 

[freoextra]

So, on the news of the latest wc delisted players Basil refers to Former pea hearted Premiership player, Sharon Wellingham and seagull Livewire forward, Josh Hill.
Fair dinkum Baz.

Edited for accuracy. See Baz you had the beginnings of a reasonable story you just needed more descriptive words!!

 

[Sweetback]

So, on the news of the latest wc delisted players Basil refers to Former Premiership player, Sharon Wellingham and Livewire forward, Josh Hill.
Fair dinkum Baz.

Did he say Sharon? Or are you saying Sharon?

 

[Fred Ziffel]

Did he say Sharon? Or are you saying Sharon?

Sounded like Sharon but my point is he is referred to as a premiership player.

It is like when the WA media termed Sammy " West Coast Brownlow medallist ".

 

[Sweetback]

Sounded like Sharon but my point is he is referred to as a premiership player.

It is like when the WA media termed Sammy " West Coast Brownlow medallist ".

But he is a premiership player?

 

[Fred Ziffel]

But he is a premiership player?

Sure, but not with them.

 

[Sweetback]

Sure, but not with them.

Ah right, that wasn’t clear in your original post.

 

[armpit]

This stuff that they write is mostly by play for me. I've got my eye on natanui's knee. And groins.

 

[Carson Dial]

This stuff that they write is mostly by play for me. I've got my eye on natanui's knee. And groins.

Too much information...

 

[Nightrain]

This stuff that they write is mostly by play for me. I've got my eye on natanui's knee. And groins.

We can count on you then if there is any growing developments or if anything new comes to hand...

 

[Carson Dial]

Should be a more extended season with hopefully no interruptions...

 

[LeftFootBanana]

This stuff that they write is mostly by play for me. I've got my eye on natanui's knee. And groins.

Any signs of swelling?

 

[maudlin dog]

Karl Langdon: Eagles right to win 'Stoush on the Swan'

Karl Langdon, PerthNow
October 29, 2017 12:00am

ALI, Foreman and Frazier had the Rumble in the Jungle and the Thrilla in Manila.

For Fremantle and West Coast it’s been the Stoush on the Swan.

The Dockers had gone all out to convince the AFL they should open the new venue and in a way they will with a women’s game of AFLW against Collingwood on Saturday, February 10.

But in reality the Dockers struggled to fill corporate suites in 2017 and crowds fell away, in some games to 27,000. That’s not what we need at the new $1.4 billion 60,000 seat stadium.

West Coast have had a waiting list to get a seat at Subiaco for years nearly two decades and while many fans abandoned their seat at Subiaco they continued to pay for it as they were looking forward to the new venue.

There has been plenty of anger from long-time Eagles’ supporters, particularly the noteholders who have been unable to access many areas of the ground or have been priced out due to the different packages. I hope their loyalty is rewarded.

That said the Eagles have had the least turnover of members from year to year of any team in the competition at less than 2 per cent.

 

[maudlin dog]

Karl Langdon: Eagles right to win 'Stoush on the Swan'

Karl Langdon, PerthNow
October 29, 2017 12:00am

ALI, Foreman and Frazier had the Rumble in the Jungle and the Thrilla in Manila.

For Fremantle and West Coast it’s been the Stoush on the Swan.

The Dockers had gone all out to convince the AFL they should open the new venue and in a way they will with a women’s game of AFLW against Collingwood on Saturday, February 10.

But in reality the Dockers struggled to fill corporate suites in 2017 and crowds fell away, in some games to 27,000. That’s not what we need at the new $1.4 billion 60,000 seat stadium.

West Coast have had a waiting list to get a seat at Subiaco for years nearly two decades and while many fans abandoned their seat at Subiaco they continued to pay for it as they were looking forward to the new venue.

There has been plenty of anger from long-time Eagles’ supporters, particularly the noteholders who have been unable to access many areas of the ground or have been priced out due to the different packages. I hope their loyalty is rewarded.

That said the Eagles have had the least turnover of members from year to year of any team in the competition at less than 2 per cent.

Sorry I didn’t send the full article

Karl Langdon: Eagles right to win 'Stoush on the Swan'

Karl Langdon, PerthNow
October 29, 2017 12:00am

ALI, Foreman and Frazier had the Rumble in the Jungle and the Thrilla in Manila.

For Fremantle and West Coast it’s been the Stoush on the Swan.

The Dockers had gone all out to convince the AFL they should open the new venue and in a way they will with a women’s game of AFLW against Collingwood on Saturday, February 10.

But in reality the Dockers struggled to fill corporate suites in 2017 and crowds fell away, in some games to 27,000. That’s not what we need at the new $1.4 billion 60,000 seat stadium.

West Coast have had a waiting list to get a seat at Subiaco for years nearly two decades and while many fans abandoned their seat at Subiaco they continued to pay for it as they were looking forward to the new venue.

There has been plenty of anger from long-time Eagles’ supporters, particularly the noteholders who have been unable to access many areas of the ground or have been priced out due to the different packages. I hope their loyalty is rewarded.

That said the Eagles have had the least turnover of members from year to year of any team in the competition at less than 2 per cent.

sorry not full article I can’t seem to down load you’ll have to check it out yourselves as I don’t have the technical ability, anyway it’s worth a read from this highly regarded investigative journalist!!

 

[wayToGo_]

Eyes burning...

 

[mustlovepurple]

What a crock of s**t.