The following is the most informative sentance of the whole story as it illustrates how little barret respects the meaning of "fact".
Taz is a better player than Max but my comment was meant to be more about what these two players meant to supporters. Max played in some poor StKilda sides and played on much bigger players but never gave an inch. Taz is similar player that was a shining light this year, a year where we needed a shinning light.
As an old Fitzroy supporter can I say that this comment summaries my fumbling around the issue of letting Taz go.
Hopefully the fabric of our 151 year old club is stronger then the current player list
They're only stars if they look like leaving North, while they're on the list or committed, they're at best 'solid'
I dont want him to go even if we got offered this years and next years 1st from some one. I think with what we have already done and a few more in the pipe works enough is enough.
Considering the way Barrett wrote that specific part of his article it could be argued those comment were less ad Hom attack more accurate description of the tone of what Barrett wrote. And that's independent of the essential point. Taz may well have been considering his options in a way that included playing elsewhere.
Finally going to settle on this one haha.
Didn't ant to end up like Cunners...
This is why Ball Dont Lie's solution is probably the best.
Even the ch7 article said he was underrated. They must have seen your post.
Does Barrett really follow us imagine how he would be if he did not barrack for us. He is one of those people that may barrack for us but certinley does not SUPPORT us.
He certainly is. I had an email battle with him about 15 years ago about an anti-North article he wrote ( so this stuff goes way back), when I challenged him on whether he was a North supporter. He replied indignantly that he certainly was and was a member "at a high level actually" then said his supporter status didn't mean we were above criticism.
Yeah like i said ha may barrack for us but he does not support us. I have no issue him or any other jurno being critical of us IF it is warranted 99%of the time it is not though.
Fair enough, that makes some ground back on what were confusing posts initially.
I was a Fitzroy supporter and I can tell you Masked Avenger has hit the nail on the head. It was so dispiriting out at the Western Oval getting thrashed every week in 95/96. I can support the delisting of players who are regarded as 'list cloggers' but not senior players, especially players like Taz who play each week and stop the flood gates from opening.
Well said. Theres surely enough room on any list for a couple of entertainers. Waitey was great to watch recently. Cunners for his uncompromising style. Still love the watching the tummy tap he gave vince. Confident zurhaar simpkin and TT can provide plenty going forward.
I doubt we’re actively seeking to trade. If he wanted out, theres nothing gained by keeping a disgruntled player. Anyway it’s all moot, as it seems he happy at North.
Indeed, that rumour has been put to bed.
