Carey for Johnno

[rioli17]

I was wondering what the supporters feel about swapping the No2 pick and then some for Carey..I think it might have paid to select a Daniel wells type rather than 2 years of mediocrity that is probably hindering the development of ian perrie...anyway just my opinion for all its worth...you'll be happy to know Johnno is kicking on back home and did real well against Buckley on FRI

 

[tribey]

I think you'll find there's endless banter about the Carey deal on this forum - just do the relevant keyword search, presumably "Carey".

In a nutshell it was a gamble at long odds that didn't pay off. We traded away a golden chance to solidify our onfield future for a 31yo with bad shoulders and bad knees coming off a year out of the game.

 

[Thewlis Dish]

Hindsight is a beautiful thing, isn't it?

 

[conVINCEd]

Hindsight = Beautiful Thing/ A Bitch.

Take your pick.

 

[tribey]

Originally posted by Petrie Dish
Hindsight is a beautiful thing, isn't it?

"...for a 31yo with bad shoulders and bad knees coming off a year out of the game."

That was public knowledge at the time of the trade wasn't it? No hindsight needed.

 

[Crow-mosone]

Originally posted by dyertribe
"...for a 31yo with bad shoulders and bad knees coming off a year out of the game."

That was public knowledge at the time of the trade wasn't it? No hindsight needed.

if only they had asked you at the time...

 

[tribey]

Originally posted by Crow-mosone
if only they had asked you at the time...

Why do you come to this board?

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

This is living in the past. Bottom line is Sugar wanted to leave & we needed a key forward. Sure we can be critical that we overpaid the Roos for Carey, but let's concentrate on the future.

 

[Crow-mosone]

Originally posted by dyertribe
Why do you come to this board?

nice evasive answer, but why worry about the facts.

it probably seems as if I am picking on you, but to me you are often just ludicrously unrealistic - or maybe just not very bright.

 

[tribey]

Originally posted by Crow-mosone
nice evasive answer, but why worry about the facts.

it probably seems as if I am picking on you, but to me you are often just ludicrously unrealistic - or maybe just not very bright.

How was I being evasive? Here's some facts for you:

I said in my initial post that the Carey deal was a gamble at long odds that didn't pay off - we took a risk that could've worked but it didn't... in that regard yes of course hindsight is 20/20.

However, I was referring to what was undeniable at the time of the Carey deal. We were trading huge bait for a 31yo player with a history of chronic shoulder and leg problems coming off a year out of the game. Is that not an irrefutable fact? Therefore my point was the Carey gamble focused too much on hope and best-case scenarios, rather than utilising the knowledge we were armed with to come to a more realistic solution on the deal. Explain how that is being "ludicrously unrealistic".

So with all this in mind, the question has to be asked, where does the need for your earlier sarcastic one-liner come from? I cannot recall an instance where you have once discussed football rationally as a first resort, and that's why I questioned your motive to post here - because you apparently have an aversion to discussing issues related to the Adelaide Football Club in a calm, fair and rational manner.

But having said all that, I must admit you are good value though. Not many people would have had the temerity to introduce the word "bright" into proceedings, especially considering they'd already conclusively proven their vocabulary is lacking and recently had that point rammed home to them - how ironic: Crow-mosone missing a chromosome?

Anyway, by all means feel free to continue 'picking on' me... as the proverb goes - Every time Crow-mo hits 'Submit Reply' a ****** needs his bib.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Guys, I suggest you read the thread Everyone Please Read & abide by it, or feel the wrath of Kane:

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=105459

 

[Stiffy_18]

Originally posted by Kane McGoodwin
Guys, I suggest you read the thread Everyone Please Read & abide by it, or feel the wrath of Kane:

I like it. Power is a wonderful thing especially if you know when to use it

Go you good thing.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Originally posted by Stiffy_18
I like it. Power is a wonderful thing especially if you know when to use it

Go you good thing.

Particularly if I'm in a grumpy mood after a Crows thrashing!

 

[tribey]

Originally posted by Kane McGoodwin
Guys, I suggest you read the thread Everyone Please Read & abide by it, or feel the wrath of Kane:

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=105459

I saw it. However when personal attacks of that magnitude are issued I will always respond in kind. If that is unacceptable to you then PM me.

 

[Leigh Roy]

What's that thing they use to shock you when you're having a fit?

CLEAR!

Ahem, I actually don't give a hoot about the Getting Carey v Getting Wells debate, I think you'll find it's more opposition supporters and a bit of the media who care about it more than Adelaide or North supporters. North supporters are in fact modest about 'the deal' and of course they're seeing Wells is good and of course they're loving him - it's everybody else who is hanging poo on Adelaide for not getting him.

I'm more in awe of Motlop than Wells anyway - and besides like I keep saying, what's one more run of bad luck with the trading/draft caper eh Crows supporters?

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Originally posted by dyertribe
I saw it. However when personal attacks of that magnitude are issued I will always respond in kind. If that is unacceptable to you then PM me.

DT, I posted here, because I assumed you missed my thread, given that you guys continued on your personal battle any way. I am asking for the ongoing personal abuse to stop, as both of you seem to want the last word. Sometimes the better man walks away from battle, even if it is against their nature!

 

[_espoir]

Originally posted by dyertribe
I saw it. However when personal attacks of that magnitude are issued I will always respond in kind. If that is unacceptable to you then PM me.

causing trouble again ?!

 

[Stiffy_18]

Originally posted by _espoir
causing trouble again ?!

nah, just standing up for himself

He is being picked on.

 

[_espoir]

Originally posted by Stiffy_18
nah, just standing up for himself

He is being picked on.

its okay he fires the facts at me...i've learnt to nod and agree ..half the time i get lost in his knowledge hehhee

 

[Stiffy_18]

Originally posted by _espoir
its okay he fires the facts at me...i've learnt to nod and agree ..half the time i get lost in his knowledge hehhee

I like him

He gets a positive response from a girl every time. I must ask him for some tips

 

[_espoir]

Originally posted by Stiffy_18
I like him

ohh do ya

Originally posted by Stiffy_18

He gets a positive response from a girl every time. I must ask him for some tips

he does?!? like to know from who!

 

[Stiffy_18]

Originally posted by _espoir
ohh do ya




he does?!? like to know from who!

I like the way he operates

Didn't you say that you always nod and agree he must be doing something right

 

[_espoir]

Originally posted by Stiffy_18
I like the way he operates

Didn't you say that you always nod and agree he must be doing something right

yes yes he has trained me well.,.... even gives me a pat on the head when i'm a good girl

 

[Stiffy_18]

Originally posted by _espoir
yes yes he has trained me well.,.... even gives me a pat on the head when i'm a good girl

I think he should write a book on how he does it. I will be the first one to buy a copy

 

[Wrath]

Originally posted by Kane McGoodwin
Guys, I suggest you read the thread Everyone Please Read & abide by it, or feel the wrath of Kane:

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=105459

You called?

Wrath