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Why would anyone think it's strange that the pies players would resent Mayne , especially the younger guys who are playing in the ones. Who wouldn't ? If it was your work wouldn't you if the company brought some bloke in who was useless at his job but on twice the money ?
Nice bloke apparently but this is the AFL you can't pay your way by putting on a clown suit and visiting kids hospitals. Hard to walk away from that sort of money but it won't do him any favours in the long run to be the laughing stock of the AFL for the next 3 years
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It's a team sport, last time I looked. I rate D Pearce almost as low as anyone, but I'm not going to be happy seeing one of our other players bagging him on the field in an intraclub, especially if it was some other fringe player. It's a recipe for disaster. Mayne's no different
Why would anyone think it's strange that the pies players would resent Mayne , especially the younger guys who are playing in the ones. Who wouldn't ? If it was your work wouldn't you if the company brought some bloke in who was useless at his job but on twice the money ?
Nice bloke apparently but this is the AFL you can't pay your way by putting on a clown suit and visiting kids hospitals. Hard to walk away from that sort of money but it won't do him any favours in the long run to be the laughing stock of the AFL for the next 3 years
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Maybe because Mayne is a human? No one deserves that treatment. It's one thing to not rate him as a player/teammate, but verbal insults and belittling him is an absolute joke.Why would anyone think it's strange that the pies players would resent Mayne , especially the younger guys who are playing in the ones. Who wouldn't ? If it was your work wouldn't you if the company brought some bloke in who was useless at his job but on twice the money ?
Nice bloke apparently but this is the AFL you can't pay your way by putting on a clown suit and visiting kids hospitals. Hard to walk away from that sort of money but it won't do him any favours in the long run to be the laughing stock of the AFL for the next 3 years
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Maybe because Mayne is a human? No one deserves that treatment. It's one thing to not rate him as a player/teammate, but verbal insults and belittling him is an absolute joke.
Let's put it this way, someone you love, like your partner or your parents. They're in Mayne's situation and you literally see a loved one practically being bullied and belittled at work, it's on their minds outside of work too. The fans pick up on it and get involved too. Do you still think it's ok?
I don't rate Sutcliffe in even the slightest way, but I'd be shattered if we was copping the same treatment, it's disgusting and immature.
'Fair enough' is not good enough. Treat him with respect and actually try to him him grow as a player. Collingwood are f***ing pathetic and unprofessional in so many ways.[/
You can wish upon as many shooting stars as you want groups of young , testosterone driven men are cruel at the best of times let alone throw money , fame and the typical alpha male ,competitive environment of an AFL club
I've been in Maynes position myself as a underperforming high ( relative to the level ) paid recruit and if you take the money there is an expectation to perform , if you don't it's human nature that the goodwill just evaporates even with a coach who wanted you there.
Suttcliffe is not a relevant example for Maynes situation
Try Sylvia and you would be getting warmer
Have a lot of mates from his Freo days Colin would he ?
If it was a loved one I would give them the same advice as Mayne time to move on money isn't everything
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Just watched the documentary Icarus - unbelievable 4/4 stars.
In what world could you possibly compare Mayne and Sylvia? Honestly, one busts his arse off everyday and at least tries to contribute to the club. The other one turned up out of shape, basically never bought into the club and got kicked out for being lazy. The fact you can defend Collingwood is actually disturbing
That slammed the door shut on any possible positive outcome.Nathen Buckley was under a ton of pressure last year got his contract extended and then called Mayne “a mistake “ talk about a dog act !!! Now his players have followed his lead!!! What a football club, they will never succeed under Buckley
Can you imagine Ross singling out a guy and calling him a mistake ? No. Because Ross is professional & he has a heart & is smart enough to know that his attitude rubs off on the team. And when you make a statement like that you close the door on somebody who could come good. Buckley is as thick as 2 Eddie's. I can't believe he us still around & would say he is a much larger mistake than Mayne would ever be.Nathen Buckley was under a ton of pressure last year got his contract extended and then called Mayne “a mistake “ talk about a dog act !!! Now his players have followed his lead!!! What a football club, they will never succeed under Buckley
Can you imagine Ross singling out a guy and calling him a mistake ? No. Because Ross is professional & he has a heart & is smart enough to know that his attitude rubs off on the team. And when you make a statement like that you close the door on somebody who could come good. Buckley is as thick as 2 Eddie's. I can't believe he us still around & would say he is a much larger mistake than Mayne would ever be.
Sylvia was a proved he was a huge mistake in the way he went about it on and off the field and has continued to display his character since.
Sylvia was a proved he was a huge mistake in the way he went about it on and off the field and has continued to display his character since.
Chris Mayne on the other hand has been a true professional on and off the field and has character in bucket loads
I for one will always look back with appreciation for what he brought to FFC
Reigning Doig medallist Bradley Hill to be exact.
Now that was a good moveReigning Doig medallist Bradley Hill to be exact.
Why would anyone think it's strange that the pies players would resent Mayne , especially the younger guys who are playing in the ones. Who wouldn't ? If it was your work wouldn't you if the company brought some bloke in who was useless at his job but on twice the money ?
Nice bloke apparently but this is the AFL you can't pay your way by putting on a clown suit and visiting kids hospitals. Hard to walk away from that sort of money but it won't do him any favours in the long run to be the laughing stock of the AFL for the next 3 years
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