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In the news today Ainsworths step mum has been struck off as a teacher for dealing meth.
Not even kidding
Not even kidding
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In the news today Ainsworths step mum has been struck off as a teacher for dealing meth.
Not even kidding
That was a few weeks ago?
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The Kelly Gang is a stupid name. What a dumb article.
I'd argue Shuey Gaff and Yeo have had just as much or more impact then Kelly to this point. Especially Norm Smith Shuey . Be more Shueys Gang then Kelly if you were going to go there.
Not bagging Kelly but pretty dumb spin to put on a group of midfielders that have already won the premiership two years ago.
Kelly is just the icing on the cake to a well established midfield.
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I'd argue Shuey Gaff and Yeo have had just as much or more impact then Kelly to this point. Especially Norm Smith Shuey . Be more Shueys Gang then Kelly if you were going to go there.
Not bagging Kelly but pretty dumb spin to put on a group of midfielders that have already won the premiership two years ago.
Kelly is just the icing on the cake to a well established midfield.
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I for one welcome the thought of Tim feeding the ball out to Niamh and Grace over the coming years.
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In the news today Ainsworths step mum has been struck off as a teacher for dealing meth.
Not even kidding
Welcome to 3 weeks ago Town, population - You
The club is penning a statement about folding as we speak.
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Was it Ainers who turned up to day one training in his mum's car, that was plastered in Hawfie stickers?
"The Family Club" strikes again!
"The Family Club" strikes again!
Nic Naitanui on the 'obligation' he feels to speak out against racism
West Coast's star ruckman Nic Naitanui is one of the many AFL players to voice support of the Black Lives Matter movement in recent weeks, and says he has overcome the concerns he once had about speaking out.
www.abc.net.au
Can't quote the specific parts of this article, but enjoyed Nic speaking about this, particularly how a few of the guys hit the street on Aus day to march.
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Great article about Nic and his commitment to Black Lives Matter.
Nic Naitanui speaks passionately about backing Black Lives Matter movement
West Coast star Nic Naitanui has opened up about his support for the global Black Lives Matter movement, saying he feels an āobligationā to speak out against racial inequality and admires his Aboriginal teammates leading the fight.
Speaking on The Phil Davis Podcast, Naitanui said he believed having dark skin helped him understand and empathise with people who faced hardships as a result of their race, adding he no longer worried about what people thought of him speaking out.
The 30-year-old was one of several of AFL players who voiced their opinion at the height of global protests following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
āI used to get really worried,ā Naitanui said. āBut when itās something I truly believe in, and in the position Iām in, I feel itās almost an obligation to the young children who look up to me and who are of a similar descent ... itās something I have to do.
āA lot of people are looking to get you, and not everyone agrees with you, so you kind of prepare yourself for the backlash or for the negative comments.
āWhether it be the law enforcement stuff in America or, bringing it back home to Australia, some of the injustices in particular with Indigenous communities, itās been another learning experience.
āI always find if Iām going to write something, especially on Twitter or Instagram, make sure you spell it right and you put your commas and full stops in the right spot, and you spell it all right.
āOtherwise all the people that come at you for not doing it correctly wonāt take you as seriously.ā
Naitanui said the experiences of Aboriginal teammates had also helped give him a different perspective.
āWe have a lot of Indigenous players on our team and for them to share their stories and what theyāve been through, and how tough some of their families have had it is a big thing,ā he said.
āI look back to Australia Day this year, and it was a time when everyone celebrates and has fun and has a barbecue, but I look at Liam Ryan, Tim Kelly and Lewis Jetta, those boys were in the city marching because deep down they think itās not the right day for it, or itās not celebrating the right thing in their view.
āWhether people think itās right or wrong, I think itās more about the conversations it brings about. Hopefully it acts as a catalyst for change and things change in the future. I think weāve got a long way to go but itās a good thing that everyoneās talking about it.ā
Nic Naitanui speaks passionately about backing Black Lives Matter movement
West Coast star Nic Naitanui has opened up about his support for the global Black Lives Matter movement, saying he feels an āobligationā to speak out against racial inequality and admires his Aboriginal teammates leading the fight.
Speaking on The Phil Davis Podcast, Naitanui said he believed having dark skin helped him understand and empathise with people who faced hardships as a result of their race, adding he no longer worried about what people thought of him speaking out.
The 30-year-old was one of several of AFL players who voiced their opinion at the height of global protests following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
āI used to get really worried,ā Naitanui said. āBut when itās something I truly believe in, and in the position Iām in, I feel itās almost an obligation to the young children who look up to me and who are of a similar descent ... itās something I have to do.
āA lot of people are looking to get you, and not everyone agrees with you, so you kind of prepare yourself for the backlash or for the negative comments.
āWhether it be the law enforcement stuff in America or, bringing it back home to Australia, some of the injustices in particular with Indigenous communities, itās been another learning experience.
āI always find if Iām going to write something, especially on Twitter or Instagram, make sure you spell it right and you put your commas and full stops in the right spot, and you spell it all right.
āOtherwise all the people that come at you for not doing it correctly wonāt take you as seriously.ā
Naitanui said the experiences of Aboriginal teammates had also helped give him a different perspective.
āWe have a lot of Indigenous players on our team and for them to share their stories and what theyāve been through, and how tough some of their families have had it is a big thing,ā he said.
āI look back to Australia Day this year, and it was a time when everyone celebrates and has fun and has a barbecue, but I look at Liam Ryan, Tim Kelly and Lewis Jetta, those boys were in the city marching because deep down they think itās not the right day for it, or itās not celebrating the right thing in their view.
āWhether people think itās right or wrong, I think itās more about the conversations it brings about. Hopefully it acts as a catalyst for change and things change in the future. I think weāve got a long way to go but itās a good thing that everyoneās talking about it.ā
LOL love simmo in his presser today.
" I know what the players like to do after a game with a 7 day break"
" Maybe after the game on Saturday we will have a few beers"
Haha love it , you never hear that from coaches these days.
" I know what the players like to do after a game with a 7 day break"
" Maybe after the game on Saturday we will have a few beers"
Haha love it , you never hear that from coaches these days.
How good is Simo
Just seems really good with the players. The response to that Melbourne game is a bit of a contrast to my melting
Sweet side: Naitanui still full of surprises
Nic Naitanui gives as much to the West Coast Eagles off the field as he does on it. And that includes surprise cookie deliveries.
Nic might actually be a good person.
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Was there any doubt??
Sweet side: Naitanui still full of surprises
Nic Naitanui gives as much to the West Coast Eagles off the field as he does on it. And that includes surprise cookie deliveries.www.theage.com.au
Nic might actually be a good person.
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Jezzaās Journal: West Coast Eagles champion speaks out after a tough week on and off the field
Jeremy McGovern Albany Advertiser
Thursday, 18 June 2020 11:47AM
Stuck in a hub during the most bizarre AFL season on record, West Coast champion Jeremy McGovern is keeping his home town of Albany in the loop from the Gold Coast.
Pick up your Advertiser every Thursday to read Jezzaās Journal.
My second week in the hub has been tough.
A heavy loss to Gold Coast in our first game and personally a suspension that will see me miss this week ā the honeymoon period is definitely over.
Talking about Saturday night and the game, I donāt normally notice people too much in a game unless they are absolutely killing it.
I certainly noticed Matt Rowell.
For a kid to earn respect in the AFL competition, you have to admire the way he did it.
He was playing hard footy and his teammates were getting around him and feeding off his energy.
The first quarter was OK and we were in the game up until half-time, but the second half of the second quarter, our work rate dropped off and our contest dropped off, and when you canāt get those two going, it makes it hard.
The frustrating thing for myself personally is unfortunately Iāve made the blue that Iāve made and I canāt contribute with the boys this week.
Itās disappointing.
Iāve let the boys, the club and the fans down but Iāve made a mistake and Iāve got to live with it.
As a club, we want to get back to playing good footy.
Simmo is not a reactive coach but he was firm in his review.
Clips were shown that the boys donāt want to see and itās a good little wake-up call for everyone.
We had a team barbecue on Sunday to relax, chill out, have a couple of beers and just chew the fat ā make it feel like home a bit.
Monday, as normal, was recovery and more meetings around review.
Tuesday was a great day. With the restrictions being lifted, the boys played golf and went surfing.
Jacko Nelson has a broken board already ā charging too hard.
It was good timing for surfing and golf to come in. The honeymoon period has worn off and it keeps the boysā minds busy.
We were expecting to know by now when we are coming home.
We still donāt know, but knowing that would be great.
There is an Amazon crew who are doing a short doco with us, mainly following Nic and Simmo, and getting footage of the whole experience.
We didnāt have a problem with them coming in, but they were asked to leave the tribunal hearing.
The tribunal was run pretty well, but the result wasnāt what we were desiring. Now Iām suspended, punishment in itself for me is Iāll do a bit of extra running.
Simmo wanted to try and get me in the coachesā box for game day, but with the restrictions on staff I wonāt be able to.
So Iāll be sitting at the hotel watching Saturdayās game with a few of the younger boys and Iāll take the opportunity to help show them things from the game.
Josh Kennedy, Tim Kelly and Jeremy McGovern run during a West Coast Eagles training session at KDV Sport Council Soccer Fields. Credit: Getty Images
On another note, I wish people would relax a little. First they complained there were no games, and then they were complaining the games werenāt good enough.
Iām starting to miss the family a bit. I speak to Madi once or twice a day and FaceTime with Hudson.
I have fixed the toilet in my room ā thatās how bored I have been.
It was a washer problem so I thought Iād do the hotel a favour.
Iāve started playing Words with Friends, and the AC/DC pinball machine in one of the chill-out rooms is getting a workover.
Bunga Hurn is the king of pinball.
Shannon Hurn is the pinball king.
He is normally a pretty quiet bloke, but you canāt get him off it.
Gaffy plays game 200 this week and it was his birthday on Tuesday ā and he loves his golf ā so it has all come at once for him.
He loves his sleep and hates an early morning.
Gaffyās a pro.
Heāll probably end up playing the most games for West Coast.
Jamie Cripps plays his 150th as well this week, the kind of bloke you want to play for.
He canāt handle his beers but is a loveable guy that always puts the team first.
Jeremy McGovern Albany Advertiser
Thursday, 18 June 2020 11:47AM
Stuck in a hub during the most bizarre AFL season on record, West Coast champion Jeremy McGovern is keeping his home town of Albany in the loop from the Gold Coast.
Pick up your Advertiser every Thursday to read Jezzaās Journal.
My second week in the hub has been tough.
A heavy loss to Gold Coast in our first game and personally a suspension that will see me miss this week ā the honeymoon period is definitely over.
Talking about Saturday night and the game, I donāt normally notice people too much in a game unless they are absolutely killing it.
I certainly noticed Matt Rowell.
For a kid to earn respect in the AFL competition, you have to admire the way he did it.
He was playing hard footy and his teammates were getting around him and feeding off his energy.
The first quarter was OK and we were in the game up until half-time, but the second half of the second quarter, our work rate dropped off and our contest dropped off, and when you canāt get those two going, it makes it hard.
The frustrating thing for myself personally is unfortunately Iāve made the blue that Iāve made and I canāt contribute with the boys this week.
Itās disappointing.
Iāve let the boys, the club and the fans down but Iāve made a mistake and Iāve got to live with it.
As a club, we want to get back to playing good footy.
Simmo is not a reactive coach but he was firm in his review.
Clips were shown that the boys donāt want to see and itās a good little wake-up call for everyone.
We had a team barbecue on Sunday to relax, chill out, have a couple of beers and just chew the fat ā make it feel like home a bit.
Monday, as normal, was recovery and more meetings around review.
Tuesday was a great day. With the restrictions being lifted, the boys played golf and went surfing.
Jacko Nelson has a broken board already ā charging too hard.
It was good timing for surfing and golf to come in. The honeymoon period has worn off and it keeps the boysā minds busy.
We were expecting to know by now when we are coming home.
We still donāt know, but knowing that would be great.
There is an Amazon crew who are doing a short doco with us, mainly following Nic and Simmo, and getting footage of the whole experience.
We didnāt have a problem with them coming in, but they were asked to leave the tribunal hearing.
The tribunal was run pretty well, but the result wasnāt what we were desiring. Now Iām suspended, punishment in itself for me is Iāll do a bit of extra running.
Simmo wanted to try and get me in the coachesā box for game day, but with the restrictions on staff I wonāt be able to.
So Iāll be sitting at the hotel watching Saturdayās game with a few of the younger boys and Iāll take the opportunity to help show them things from the game.
On another note, I wish people would relax a little. First they complained there were no games, and then they were complaining the games werenāt good enough.
Iām starting to miss the family a bit. I speak to Madi once or twice a day and FaceTime with Hudson.
I have fixed the toilet in my room ā thatās how bored I have been.
It was a washer problem so I thought Iād do the hotel a favour.
Iāve started playing Words with Friends, and the AC/DC pinball machine in one of the chill-out rooms is getting a workover.
Bunga Hurn is the king of pinball.
Shannon Hurn is the pinball king.
He is normally a pretty quiet bloke, but you canāt get him off it.
Gaffy plays game 200 this week and it was his birthday on Tuesday ā and he loves his golf ā so it has all come at once for him.
He loves his sleep and hates an early morning.
Gaffyās a pro.
Heāll probably end up playing the most games for West Coast.
Jamie Cripps plays his 150th as well this week, the kind of bloke you want to play for.
He canāt handle his beers but is a loveable guy that always puts the team first.
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So Backchat is dead? 
Karl Langdon on SEN radio just mentioned that he spoke to a number of eagles players and they're not coping at all with the hub environment.
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Yeah but the fool also reckons simpson and the eagles are wrong and that they can come back and stay at home even though it seems the government says they cant so I wouldn't hold anything that moron says as anything close to gospel.
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That is abundantly clear.
You can see it in how flat they were. How angry and niggly they were (McGovern in particular), and also players coming out criticising the AFL.
They're desperately unhappy.
Hub has been a disaster.
Is it a case of them being too precious?
I've had to go interstate for work many times, including a stupid 2 week stint to do completely unnecessary "training". Work put me up in a shitty shoebox ibis hotel, not a golf resort. I had to sit through 8hrs of rubbish powerpoint presentations every day, not kick a footy, exercise and hang out with mates in my down time. I certainly wasn't paid what AFL players are.
I didn't get depressed, angry, bitter, etc. I didn't complain and bitch. None of my colleagues did.
But I guess average Joe isn't spoiled and pampered since we are 18yrs old, like AFL players are. They don't live in the real world, so the minute something is a bit hard they cry about it.
/rant
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It's easier to phone it in during an 8-hour powerpoint seminar than it is to perform at an eilte level in one of the world's toughest sporting comps. I can understand why they might not be performing at an optimal level.
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Must be real difficult staying in a luxury resort, going surfing, playing golf etc as per our Instagram page has been showing and then having to kick a footy, something youāve trained your whole life for for a couple of hours a weekend. I donāt know how they survive those horrendous conditions.
Anyone who has ever moved cities and dealt with any uncertainty about job roles or living situations (I.e. how long will I stay in temporary accommodation for?) will understand there's an uncontrollable level of anxiety that comes with the territory.
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