Cripps, Hutch and Yeo. All West Coast Premiership players Ross the Boss rejected.
The gift that keeps on giving
The gift that keeps on giving
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After those opening words, Ross said he didn’t think I was good enough to be an AFL player and they weren’t going to keep me. And that was that.
That's the only thing Im worried about playing Carlton this weekAbsolutely. As they say, “hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t do the work”.
Cripps, Hutch and Yeo. All West Coast Premiership players Ross the Boss rejected.
The gift that keeps on giving
You're forgetting Darling as well. The bloke in charge of drafting at St Kilda wanted to take Darling with the Saints 24th pick. However RTB wasn't having it, overruled the bloke and insisted they pick Cripps instead. This allowed us to draft Darling with our pick 26 and pick up Cripps two years later for a pack of crisps (picks 41 and 44.)
Thank you Ross. Lol at anyone who says we hate him. He's a gift to us.
Where did you hear this? Seriously hope Freo keep Ross Lyon for next season. Will improve our chances of getting Kelly.You're forgetting Darling as well. The bloke in charge of drafting at St Kilda wanted to take Darling with the Saints 24th pick. However RTB wasn't having it, overruled the bloke and insisted they pick Cripps instead. This allowed us to draft Darling with our pick 26 and pick up Cripps two years later for a pack of crisps (picks 41 and 44.)
Thank you Ross. Lol at anyone who says we hate him. He's a gift to us.
Cripps for crisps?You're forgetting Darling as well. The bloke in charge of drafting at St Kilda wanted to take Darling with the Saints 24th pick. However RTB wasn't having it, overruled the bloke and insisted they pick Cripps instead. This allowed us to draft Darling with our pick 26 and pick up Cripps two years later for a pack of crisps (picks 41 and 44.)
Thank you Ross. Lol at anyone who says we hate him. He's a gift to us.
Where did you hear this? Seriously hope Freo keep Ross Lyon for next season. Will improve our chances of getting Kelly.
Behind a paywall but thanks for the excerpt!Here is the article:
Believe it may be behind a paywall now but here is the bit about Darling and Cripps.
"One of my final duties at St Kilda was overseeing the 2010 national draft. The recruiters had wanted to use selection 24 on Jack Darling, but were overruled by Ross.He wanted to select runners and had the final say (St Kilda selected Jamie Cripps at pick No.24, the small forward who would go on to be a premiership player at West Coast alongside Darling)."
Delightful reading. For an Eagles fan anyway
Courtesy of Titus O'Reily
Carlton (75) v West Coast (99)
A bit of a reality check for the Blues, but hardly a depressing one.
The side that played the first part of the season would have got belted by 100 points. Under David Teague, this was a competent, committed side who were just outgunned by a more developed and accomplished side.
I’m a bit torn at the moment. I want Teague to get the Carlton job because the idea that he doesn’t deserve the job is just idiocy. On the other hand, the humour in the Blues Board making a terrible decision would fill so many people with joy.
As for the Eagles, they continued their strong claim to be favourites for the flag. They’ll likely get home finals, they can win at the MCG, they’ve got a proven record in finals and Champion data don’t rate their list.
They’re powerful credential I think you’ll agree.
Liam Ryan also added to his impressive reputation, hauling in a mark running into a pack with no fear of his physical safety. It was a beautiful thing to watch and a reminder that despite all the nonsense that surrounds it, this is a wonderful sport.
The downside for Dockers fans is a win like this means Ross Lyon could be around a bit longer. The only thing worse than hope, is false hope.
Looks like Yeo will be the focus for media attention this week
Looks like Yeo will be the focus for media attention this week