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Farewell Leon Davis

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While press articles are being quoted, here is another headline from yesterday

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/wa/12351471/manslaughter-verdict-in-teen-death-case/

A 28-year-old man has been found guilty of manslaughter after he fatally stabbed a teenager during a confrontation with a group of youths in a suburban street.

Scott Daniel Sievers, 28, had been fighting an allegation he intended to kill or do life-threatening harm to Rowan Davis, 17, when he stabbed the unarmed teenager in the heart on January 21.

Mr Davis, the cousin of footballer Leon Davis, collapsed in front of his friends and died.

Sievers claimed he brandished a knife and meat cleaver during the Halls Head altercation in a bid to scare off the group and that he had been defending himself, his girlfriend and mother after the group hurled abuse, rocks and stubbies.

A jury today acquitted Mr Sievers of murder but convicted him of an alternative charge of manslaughter which carries no intent.

The victim’s family was composed and silent as the verdict was read.

Perhaps Leon wanted to be in WA with his family while this was going on, not at Arizona.

Thanks for all the wonderful games you played for the Pies Leon.
 
It's sad - so many highlights and great memories of his time at Collingwood.

Strange to say, but I think he actually could have had a better year in 2012 than he did in 2011, having had a year to get used to playing in the backline.

With no history of injuries and no loss of pace, he could have played 3 more years at the top level. Crazy that an AA is overlooked in a weak draft.

But the question is whether his heart was still in it, and maybe the clubs suspected that it wasn't.

Thanks for the good times Leon.
 
collwood said:
It's sad - so many highlights and great memories of his time at Collingwood.

Strange to say, but I think he actually could have had a better year in 2012 than he did in 2011, having had a year to get used to playing in the backline.

With no history of injuries and no loss of pace, he could have played 3 more years at the top level. Crazy that an AA is overlooked in a weak draft.

But the question is whether his heart was still in it, and maybe the clubs suspected that it wasn't.

Thanks for the good times Leon.
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Perhaps the story attached sheds a different light on his departure. Spat the dummy it seems.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/leon-daviss-10000-pay-cut/story-e6frf9jf-1226223377095
 
11 seasons.
225 games.
The guy was a human highlight reel.

All this contention about how his career ended will quickly become a forgotten footnote.

If Eddie is half the President we know him to be, he'll make sure that any bad blood will get sorted out. Maybe some time needs to pass before that can happen.
 

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Leon is one of the most spectacular players of all time. Sure there's been alot more useful players in the history of the game, but he's been one of the all-time flashiest. Love his highlights, but he even made the run of the mill stuff look pretty slick.

I would wager that his top 10 flashy/tricky/impossible goals of his career would be equal or better than just about any other player's you care to name. And I love watching that sort of shit.

Thanks Neon Leon/Maj.
 
BT being a bit of a moron again?:confused:

"Everyone will point to his grand finals (three losses and a draw) and all that, but hey - this guy has played well in big games, in finals and on Anzac Day. He virtually won the (preliminary) final for Collingwood against Hawthorn - one with a goal and two with some incredibly important stops.
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Oh, so Leon was the reason why we beat Hawthorn, ok.

It wasn't Travis Cloke smashing Josh Gibson to bits.

It wasn't Swan, Ball and Pendles continously winning it out of the middle late.

Ok, nice to know Leon was the difference.:p:rolleyes: (And yes, Leon was good late, but god damn he didn't "virtually win" it for us).

Part of the reason Leon left was money, there's no doubt about that now, just like there's no doubt the pull of home was also a large factor.

To me, no matter how he left, he will still be remembered fondly, and this continuous crap from BT is actually making it worse IMO.
 
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I love those articles that go "it is undertood" or the [insert whatever shit rags name it is here] "has been told". Pure speculation going off nothing more than what anyone in here has and a desire to sell papers.​
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Exaclty. What story has high dungeon about it "Leon returns home' as we all know, or 'Leon spits dummy over pay insult'​
 
Not returning the clubs calls smacks of a dummy spit to me.

Most would also think he was entitled to a dummy spit being offered 100K less after an AA year, so don't see much that doesn't fit here.

Did he come out and refute his mate BT's rant btw...if he did then I take the above back.
 
Swooop said:
Not returning the clubs calls smacks of a dummy spit to me.

Most would also think he was entitled to a dummy spit being offered 100K less after an AA year, so don't see much that doesn't fit here.

Did he come out and refute his mate BT's rant btw...if he did then I take the above back.
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I don't see it as a dummy spit at all. I'd describe it as a factor which helped him make up his mind when he was already 70% there.

It's not as though Leon and Liam Pickering wouldn't have discussed the financial ramifications. Both would have known that Leon could never earn more elsewhere, given his limited preferences. Sure, he would have preferred to earn good money and return home, but he ended up making a decision to return home with clear knowledge that he would earn less.

All this episode proves is that Leon had torn loyalties between Collingwood and returning home. We'll never know if Leon might have stayed for more money, but one thing is clear, he is no mercernary. He gave us service that was to the best of his ability and his return home was no fly-by-night affair.

Really, it's time to give respect for services rendered, not cast aspertions.
 

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To end the Leon Davis story here is Leons' own words. "I didn't want to play AFL again"

http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl...pre-season-draft/story-e6frf3e3-1226224481581

Why didn't he return Walshys' or Bucks calls to tell them that then?

My guess is he thought he was going to get picked up, when he walked out on us and now he got overlooked, comes out with this to not make himself look silly.

Why nominate for the PSD?? You got burnt here Leon and you're trying to save face but making yourself look more stupid.

Very disappointed it ended this way Leon. You have left a dint in your Collingwood legacy.
 
Have you ever been in a situation where you've wanted to transfer to another department at work? You've done the right thing and told your boss and they've said they'll arrange it. You work hard, you're dilligent, and you can reasonably expect the transfer to go smoothly.

But then the boss comes back to you and says "Sorry, but I've checked it out and they don't want you". Have you wondered how hard the boss really tried? Did you find out some time later that the boss made the barest token of efforts, or didn't even try at all? You were too valuable to your boss and they didn't want to lose you?

Leon's been asking for a trade for years, but been happy to stay if the club couldn't arrange anything. Maybe he started to wonder how sincere Collingwood were about helping him to go to WA? Maybe he started to wonder whether Collingwood might not have been serious about their negotiations with the WA / SA clubs?

That'd be a fair explanation for him walking out and then nominating for the PSD. Now he's not going to die wondering whether he could have played in WA / SA.

There could be a right and fair explanations for his behaviour - we just don't know.

Leon has given us 11` years of service. He's earnt the right to be judged by his on-field achievements.
 
As neither Leon or the club will be giving their side of the story any time soon we have to accept that he has gone,neither party is to williing to let us know
why,so all in all a bitter way to finish a fine career,225 games is not to be sneeze at.

I must say I wished he had stayed and played 250+ and the club saw him off
in a manner fitting for a player who plays that many,not many players from any of the clubs will be playing that many in the future, but it won,t happen now so good luck to Leon and go the Pies.
 

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ipswichpies said:
As neither Leon or the club will be giving their side of the story any time soon we have to accept that he has gone,neither party is to williing to let us know
why,so all in all a bitter way to finish a fine career,225 games is not to be sneeze at.

I must say I wished he had stayed and played 250+ and the club saw him off
in a manner fitting for a player who plays that many,not many players from any of the clubs will be playing that many in the future, but it won,t happen now so good luck to Leon and go the Pies.
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I haven't heard anything "bitter" from either Leon or the Club during this entire process.
Fans, of course, will always want to put their own spin on things and make it out to be the sensation of the century. Players move on for a variety of reasons; it happens every year.
The only difference in this instance is that the 'moving on' was done by the Player who was arguably in his best ever form.
 
Leon and his management misread the market and instead of a 100k pay cut and a legacy of a one club player he has taken a 300k pay cut and has walked away from a club that carried him through a lot of dark patches both form wise and personally.

You look at all the players such as O'Bree, Lockyer, Presti, Rocca and you know that Collingwood will look after them for years to come. I'm getting the feeling that Leon won't be given those same favours, which after the 200+ games he played for the club, is sad.
 
Baltimore Jack said:
I haven't heard anything "bitter" from either Leon or the Club during this entire process.
Fans, of course, will always want to put their own spin on things and make it out to be the sensation of the century. Players move on for a variety of reasons; it happens every year.
The only difference in this instance is that the 'moving on' was done by the Player who was arguably in his best ever form.
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I do not think in my post that I said either party had said anything bitter towards each other But speaking from this "fans" perspective I do feel it was a bitter way to see it all finish,I am not speaking of the right or wrongs of it because as I said none of us know,I am just talking about how it has ended.

I am not interested in how well he was playing I am only talking about how it has ended if you feel it has ended well that is your opinion.
 
ipswichpies said:
I do not think in my post that I said either party had said anything bitter towards each other But speaking from this "fans" perspective I do feel it was a bitter way to see it all finish,I am not speaking of the right or wrongs of it because as I said none of us know,I am just talking about how it has ended.

I am not interested in how well he was playing I am only talking about how it has ended if you feel it has ended well that is your opinion.
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OK thanks, the mistake was mine, I misinterpreted what you said. I apologise
 
It's probably a balance thing.

Leon has been wanting to move back to WA for a long time. The financial security he could provide for his family by staying in Melbourne balanced the equation enough for him to remain for a long time.

Eventually, with the latest contract offer, the balance tipped in favour of moving to WA. Thats not to say it was an insulting offer, just that there is a certain amount he will accept to remain living where he doesn't want to live, and that amount was no longer on offer.

It's the same for many people. I want to love in Melbourne but my wife doesn't, we've nearly moved a few times but its never been attractive enough to relocate my entire family. If I were to get a job that paid enough to justify the move, the tipping point would be reached and we'd probably go.
 

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