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trigirl said:
I agree with Learmonth , I remember Robbo dragging Jamie in one of the finals and you could see in Jamies stare he wasn't happy, but he never took it any further on that day.
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Getting dragged in modern footy should not really be seen as punishment for a poor effort. Smart clubs and coaches should be using the bench as a rotation for giving ruckmen/on ballers a breather or trying to get a mismatch.
As far as Mullane-Grant goes if he is having a hissy fit about spending 10 mins on the pine and has enough energy to give the coach a spray, then he clearly hasn't been working hard enough on the ground, and this probably suggests he is not coaching material anyway.
 
Velvetsledgehammer said:
Getting dragged in modern footy should not really be seen as punishment for a poor effort. Smart clubs and coaches should be using the bench as a rotation for giving ruckmen/on ballers a breather or trying to get a mismatch.
As far as Mullane-Grant goes if he is having a hissy fit about spending 10 mins on the pine and has enough energy to give the coach a spray, then he clearly hasn't been working hard enough on the ground, and this probably suggests he is not coaching material anyway.
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Not sure if this is factual, but word on the street is that Ballan will not be clearing TMG until he returns the 4k sign on fee to the club. Apparently a portion of this coin was used to help fund his knee operation.

Bannockburn may have to fork out the coin for him if they want him to play as I don't know many Uni students who have that sort of spare coin.
 
hepburns happy said:
i wouldnt say attacking the ball when the ball is in dispute is a shirt-front!!
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I had a pretty good view of the incident and it was difficult to tell if he had malicious intent or not. I'd give him the benefit of the doubt and call it reckless - his shoulder made contact with the player's head while the player was over the ball.

I doubt that Learmonth's comments would have had any affect on the decision either. The reporting umpire(not sure of his name), is one of the better ones in the CHFL. Had the offending player been smaller and/or the umpire been different, the player may have not been reported.
 
Uncle CC said:
I had a pretty good view of the incident and it was difficult to tell if he had malicious intent or not. I'd give him the benefit of the doubt and call it reckless - his shoulder made contact with the player's head while the player was over the ball.

I doubt that Learmonth's comments would have had any affect on the decision either. The reporting umpire(not sure of his name), is one of the better ones in the CHFL. Had the offending player been smaller and/or the umpire been different, the player may have not been reported.
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The new rules state you are not allowed to confront a player from front on, so from what I am hearing from the incident he is guilty. You have to develop a new technique....
 

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Uncle CC said:
Not sure if this is factual, but word on the street is that Ballan will not be clearing TMG until he returns the 4k sign on fee to the club. Apparently a portion of this coin was used to help fund his knee operation.

Bannockburn may have to fork out the coin for him if they want him to play as I don't know many Uni students who have that sort of spare coin.
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4k sign on?? Tommy must have the same player manager as Jayden Reid.
 
roaring tiger said:
I hear that learmonth are close/have to signing 2 very good players - a full forward and an on baller. Will they play this weekend Learmonth?
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U are in the circle of trust RT, Are still talking to them, they havent signed and we will see what happens. Would be 2 massive coups for us to get, but they are both a bit away at this stage. So to answer your question, no they wont be playing this week
 
With the unrest at Ballan at the moment does anyone still give them a shot of making the top 5??? One would think if TMG left they may slip out of contention?? Thoughts??
 
Uncle CC said:
Not sure if this is factual, but word on the street is that Ballan will not be clearing TMG until he returns the 4k sign on fee to the club. Apparently a portion of this coin was used to help fund his knee operation.

Bannockburn may have to fork out the coin for him if they want him to play as I don't know many Uni students who have that sort of spare coin.
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would have thought that would be the case, although not totally sure on the figure, certainly it is VCFL standard custom that any outstanding monies be paid as compensation to the Ballan.

has this story been picked up by the courier yet?
 
learmonth said:
The senior coach makes the decision with his selectors, and if he believes that was the best decision for the side, then let it be. Mullane-Grant, must show more maturity if he is going to coach in the future. This type of selfish attitude will not get you or the side anywhere. We all know how great of a player he is, but coaching material, I would say NO at this stage! He is still very young and has a lot to learn in this area. Stick to kicking goals. Also goodriddance, good to see you voice your opinion, everyone is allowed thee say, and thats what this site is for.
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AJ, I would be very careful making comments like the one that you have posted here. This is a player that you coach against and one that you would have little knowledge of in relation to input at a club. I have been fortunate enough to play with Mulane-Grant and I believe that he would make a great coach. His knowledge of the game and ability to create a TEAM atmosphere among the group was outstanding. I would imagine that there have been many issues behind the scenes for this to occur. My opinion is that some of your behavior before you were given a coaching role could of been questioned also. You should stick to being a loose man in the backline!
 
thekid178 said:
would have thought that would be the case, although not totally sure on the figure, certainly it is VCFL standard custom that any outstanding monies be paid as compensation to the Ballan.

has this story been picked up by the courier yet?
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After hearing some stories from a Ballan local today i would say it will be soon in the courier because mullane-grant might see it as a chance to get his picture in. while he doesn't have alot to do with the club and some of what he says was 2nd hand info, he has seen m-g in action in the pub and doesnt rate the guy very highly. He reckoned that a lot of the problems come from his off field behavior and some of the local guys can't stomach him at all.
Speaking from a personal point of view, saw him kick 4 goals in 10 mins to set up a win in the first q for them last year and he can play. Having said thast he did stuff all after that. Also saw him in a practice game this year and he looked fat and unfit and limping badly, if ballan paid for his knee op as has been said well they should ask for the money back from the doctor that did it. He hardly touched it that day and i heard he was on the juice til 3am, practice game or not thats hardly the example you want from your asistant coach.
And 4k sign on! Can anyone confirm that? if thats true its ridiculous.
 
Barnestoneworth said:
And 4k sign on! Can anyone confirm that? if thats true its ridiculous.
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I read on this thread that that $4k fee included the cost of the operation, so the actual money in the hand of the individual would be nominal after medical costs were taken out i would've thought
 
ROOSTER1 said:
AJ, I would be very careful making comments like the one that you have posted here. This is a player that you coach against and one that you would have little knowledge of in relation to input at a club. I have been fortunate enough to play with Mulane-Grant and I believe that he would make a great coach. His knowledge of the game and ability to create a TEAM atmosphere among the group was outstanding. I would imagine that there have been many issues behind the scenes for this to occur. My opinion is that some of your behavior before you were given a coaching role could of been questioned also. You should stick to being a loose man in the backline!
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What I said, I think is pretty correct, coming from guys locally, they have expressed their disappointment in his leadership skills. Have coached against him twice for a total of about 3 kicks against us, but as already ststed is a gun player, but is certainly underdone in my opinion. Saw him against Buninyong in a practice match and looked very underdone.. There is a difference between star player and a good coach. As for my performances and behaviour before being a coach, I couldnt agree more with what you said Rooster. You learn from ya mistakes, and im still learning
 

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my mail is the mullane grant issue had been brewing for awhile and thursday night it came to a head when mullane grant and the coach had a fall out over a selection issue. M-G didnt agree with putting in players from the VFL who hadn't got a game, over players from ballan who had been there since november doing the pre-season with the club. (thats coming from the man himself)

also as for az sawers from dunnstown played for st bedes mentone last year who won the flag in B section amo's so quite a drop in leagues' coming to the CHFL. the kid can play as shown with a best on saturday. will be to quick for a number of the CHFL on ballers
 
Aussie Assault said:
One being an ex-brownlow medallist i have heard? if true then that is a huge signing..
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An ex-brownlow medalist? can we speculate on who this could be given the brownlow medalists who could possibly be available, and are midfielders or full-forwards?

*Shane Woewodin
*Michael Voss
*Paul Kelly
*Greg Williams
*Gavin Wanganeen
*Scott Wynd
*Jim Stynes
*Tony Liberatore
*Paul Couch
*John Platten
 

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thekid178 said:
An ex-brownlow medalist? can we speculate on who this could be given the brownlow medalists who could possibly be available, and are midfielders or full-forwards?

*Shane Woewodin
*Michael Voss
*Paul Kelly
*Greg Williams
*Gavin Wanganeen
*Scott Wynd
*Jim Stynes
*Tony Liberatore
*Paul Couch
*John Platten
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I am curious myself as to who it is. I heard a bloke talking who is very much involved in the club saying that this brownlow medallist will only play in the bigger games of the year.. :confused:
 
Aussie Assault said:
I am curious myself as to who it is. I heard a bloke talking who is very much involved in the club saying that this brownlow medallist will only play in the bigger games of the year.. :confused:
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I can squash all rumors, Learmonth havent and wouldnt know any brownlow medalist. The ones stated in the list probably dont even know where the place is.....
 
Maybe its Paul kelly the singer/songwriter a lot of people mistaken him for the brownlow medalist. At least they'll sound good when they win.
 
Watch out for the Daylesford U18's squad this year, had a loss last week to Gordon but boucnced back well agaisnt Ballan, young team looks to be finding there feet and will prob challange for finals footy this year, they could give the big sides a run for there money.
 
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