Bartel not at tonight's game

[ozgirl]

Does anyone find it a bit wrong that jimmy would not be at tonights game? Given the flogging gaz copped a few years ago for leaving a game early, its pretty poor for our vice captain to not go considering we have 2 debutants and its probably our most important game of the year so far.

 

[dazbroncos]

after as many years of service as Jimmy has given and his track record - I will give him a freebie on this one.


GO Catters

 

[Sttew]

Where is he?

 

[ozgirl]

Where is he?

dont know on his girlfriends twitter she says they have gone away. Given he had a bye a couple of weeks ago and spent last week on the gold coast he should be at the game

 

[Sttew]

dont know on his girlfriends twitter she says they have gone away. Given he had a bye a couple of weeks ago and spent last week on the gold coast he should be at the game

If we win, who cares, but if we lose I'll be questioning Jimmy's decision....

 

[footscore]

I reckon it's good he's got away from football to be honest. He's one guy we will need in finals and spending time away with his girl and away from the football will be beneficial in the long run home

 

[Cataholic]

If we win, who cares, but if we lose I'll be questioning Jimmy's decision....

I can't see how his absence can possibly influence the game result either way, so I think it'd be a bit harsh to apportion some of the blame his way if we do lose....

I'm sure he's been given the blessing of his team-mates and the club, so I don't see it being an issue.

 

[PoidaCat]

Does anyone find it a bit wrong that jimmy would not be at tonights game? Given the flogging gaz copped a few years ago for leaving a game early, its pretty poor for our vice captain to not go considering we have 2 debutants and its probably our most important game of the year so far.

Why do you care? Jesus...I don't get why people worry about stupid irrelevant things like this.

Hope he is watching from his couch in a nice warm room.

 

[JUBJUB]

Does anyone find it a bit wrong that jimmy would not be at tonights game? Given the flogging gaz copped a few years ago for leaving a game early, its pretty poor for our vice captain to not go considering we have 2 debutants and its probably our most important game of the year so far.

If the game was interstate he wouldn't have gone,so what's the difference with tonight ?

 

[vinum coupe]

dont know on his girlfriends twitter she says they have gone away. Given he had a bye a couple of weeks ago and spent last week on the gold coast he should be at the game

stalker

 

[rocker_oz33]

I am not worried jimmy was not there.I just hope hes doing the work on the track and hits the ground running when get gets back in the team.Time away will be good for him as long chris and the coaches keep him fit.

 

[footscore]

I think Jimmy was procreating tonight

wouldn't mind a couple of Jimmy's running around for the hoops in 20 years time

 

[mcwilrob]

I reckon it's good he's got away from football to be honest. He's one guy we will need in finals and spending time away with his girl and away from the football will be beneficial in the long run home

That's assuming any Geelong player is needed in finals...the way we are travelling atm that's looking a lot less likely...

 

[JUBJUB]

I think Jimmy was procreating tonight

wouldn't mind a couple of Jimmy's running around for the hoops in 20 years time

Well 22 of his teammates screwed around last night,so why shouldn't he ?

 

[you pick one]

Well 22 of his teammates screwed around last night,so why shouldn't he ?

Right on Jub
Given the choice of the coaches box or the other,um see ya latter Scotty.

 

[Vdubs]

If we win, who cares, but if we lose I'll be questioning Jimmy's decision....

irrelevant totally, not like he he's needed there for his inspirational oratory skills.
He is inspirational ONLY on the park.
This is our annus horribilus, and many in our team appear to be mentally and physically fatigued, why else the brain fades from our superstars.
Let him have the break he sought and needs.

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

Didn't like it when Ablett did it; don't like it now. You'd be expected to be there in a half-arsed local league. He's the vice captain, he's had a massive brain snap and arguably cost his team dearly (we will see next week). Why on earth does he deserve a holiday?

This is nothing against Bartel, or the service he has given the club. Just calling it as I see it.

 

[Vdubs]

Didn't like it when Ablett did it; don't like it now. You'd be expected to be there in a half-arsed local league. He's the vice captain, he's had a massive brain snap and arguably cost his team dearly (we will see next week). Why on earth does he deserve a holiday?

This is nothing against Bartel, or the service he has given the club. Just calling it as I see it.

Agree with your sentiment there, but do we really know what has gone on at the club?
How has the club dealt with his one-off act of stupidity?
It is probably not even his choice to not be there for all we know.

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

Agree with your sentiment there, but do we really know what has gone on at the club?
How has the club dealt with his one-off act of stupidity?
It is probably not even his choice to not be there for all we know.

That's true, but a statement from the club would be nice, if that was the case.

 

[FoxC]

Totally reactive thread. Different scenarios. The game Ablett missed was in Geelong. And as if Bartel would've done it without the club's blessing.

And in before someone blames him for our loss last night: maybe we would've won with 3 Jimmys running out there. Put the blowtorch on the woeful goal kicking instead.

 

[MC Extra Dollop]

Totally reactive thread. Different scenarios. The game Ablett missed was in Geelong. And as if Bartel would've done it without the club's blessing.

And in before someone blames him for our loss last night: maybe we would've won with 3 Jimmys running out there. Put the blowtorch on the woeful goal kicking instead.

I'm pretty sure I remember Ablett missing a game against Melbourne at the MCG (or leaving halfway through). Any senior player should be there, let alone the vice captain. I'd even expect the vice captain of the team to hop on a plane, if we were playing interstate. No-one's doubting that the club didn't authorise it, but some sort of explanation would be nice.

 

[thejester]

If he's said to the club 'I need a break from footy, just for a weekend' then fair enough. If he just CBF, then it's a problem.

 

[hbk_aus]

If he's said to the club 'I need a break from footy, just for a weekend' then fair enough. If he just CBF, then it's a problem.

The way he played against Gold Coast, I would favor the CBF option. Just strolled around like he couldn't be bothered and trying fancy snaps from straight in front that went out on the full. Then carelessly picking up a suspension along the way.

I know he is a love child on here, and i love what he has done for us, but he should've been there last night, vice captain or not. They had a bye a few weeks ago, then a week away in sunny QLD last week.

 

[AM]

Firstly, it would be handy to know what the reasons were. Maybe it was at the clubs suggestion. Just sayin.....

Remember, Ablett twice went to a home game, trained, then shot through.

Leave Jimmeh alone!

 

[JUBJUB]

Remember, Ablett twice went to a home game, trained, then shot through.

Well he had an important engagement to get to - the Logies

Leave Jimmeh alone!

All of you......ALL OF YOU !!!