Jake Lever - it's good to get a feed with mates

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Likes to go out for a feed with his mates what's the problem here?

 

[beema limapep]

You're struggling with the term "most"... but that doesn't suit your agenda.

When your team wins a flag you dont need an agenda.

But carry on.

 

[Nostradumbass]

He had a meal during the national anthem in the granny parmy2balmey

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

When your team wins a flag you dont need an agenda.

But carry on.

Your generalisation about crows' supporters is rubbish & if you bothered to go on the Crows board it would be easy to confirm.

The fact you have had a crack at Crows supporters at every chance confirms you have a set agenda.

You could just be humble in victory, but you prefer to give your supporters a bad name, when you have many good ones.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Not sure I understand the angst.

Person A likes to live in specific region of the world, near family and friends, while attempting to fulfil their career goals.

You guys do realize that there are literally millions of people doing this all over the world, yeah?

 

[ThaiTiger]

Not sure I understand the angst.

Person A likes to live in specific region of the world, near family and friends, while attempting to fulfil their career goals.

You guys do realize that there are literally millions of people doing this all over the world, yeah?

Yeah, I moved to Thailand to be near happy people and to become an English teacher. The only difference is the pay is shit.

 

[radiojake]

The fact you have had a crack at Crows supporters at every chance confirms you have a set agenda.

You could just be humble in victory, but you prefer to give your supporters a bad name, when you have many good ones.

check his join date

says it all

 

[parmy2balmey]

He had a meal during the national anthem in the granny parmy2balmey

he did a little parmy in his mouth and it dribbled down his chin

 

[boncer34]

From your football club.

It's common knowledge to anyone conversing with his old man...

Lol.

Lever isn't on 900k.

 

[Lavender Bushranger]

Person chooses to be near family and friends... wow what a shock.

Football doesn't define someone, it is just their chosen occupation.

Nothing wrong with it.

But....


Can we at some point, stop pretending that these AFL footballers are generally just average peoe with limited ability in most aspects of lif

Person chooses to be near family and friends... wow what a shock.

Football doesn't define someone, it is just their chosen occupation.

Are you saying that being an AFL footballer doesn't define 99.9% of these guys?

 

[Endorphin Machine]

Sounds like a lot of sour-pusses in Adelaide. They've still issues to get over .
Crows treated him poorly at the end, not a shining endorsement of AFC.
Who'd then want to consider moving to work there after all that?
If he's happier in Melbourne, and you're sour about...shut up and take the higher road!

 

[Crusty Demon]

Really does suck losing a talented young player. We've lost a few over the years and it hurts as a fan. Crows lost the best player in the comp a couple of seasons ago though and seem to have gotten stronger. They have great back up defenders and I doubt they'll miss Jake a hell of a lot. Having said that, I'm thankful he's at the Dees, and in a day and age where young guys appear to battle with mental illness and the pressures of professional sport, let's not knock a young guy for saying he's happy and enjoying being closer to friends and family.

 

[Upgrayedd]

Fake news. According to Dutton you cant have dinner with mates because of too many african gangs out

 

[schmuttt]

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I must have missed the bit where Lever lied to a man on his deathbed.

 

[Thetrader15]

Except he actually got $750,000.

Officially...

 

[jenny61_99]

I doubt he even wanted to talk to random fans at all, let alone explain why he didn't want to play for the club you support, at a function of that club.

lol.

He was a guest speaker. Even have it on video. Like I said... rather they be honest.

 

[Thetrader15]

Crows treated him poorly at the end, not a shining endorsement of AFC.
Who'd then want to consider moving to work there after all that?

 

[Thetrader15]

Nothing wrong with it.

But....


Can we at some point, stop pretending that these AFL footballers are generally just average peoe with limited ability in most aspects of lif

Are you saying that being an AFL footballer doesn't define 99.9% of these guys?

If that's the case, there should be no problems when they leave the game...but we all know how they scream poor the moment the club delists them

 

[Thetrader15]

Really does suck losing a talented young player. We've lost a few over the years and it hurts as a fan. Crows lost the best player in the comp a couple of seasons ago though and seem to have gotten stronger. They have great back up defenders and I doubt they'll miss Jake a hell of a lot. Having said that, I'm thankful he's at the Dees, and in a day and age where young guys appear to battle with mental illness and the pressures of professional sport, let's not knock a young guy for saying he's happy and enjoying being closer to friends and family.

I'm happy for players to go as long as the club they leave are compensated appropriately if they are under contract. Lever and Gibbs deals both had the destination club paying overs so no problems there.

I'd be telling my new players to always say how good their old club was (even if they weren't) and that they are really happy being at the new club. No more needs be said.
To say the move has been good for his footy without playing a game and after playing in a GF is a bit rich IMO

 

[Demonic Ascent]

Source.



Is this for real? In a truly national competition, are we accepting this as a legitimate reason for walking out on a club willing to pay him $500k+ per season after only two years? To me this highlights the need for either a longer rookie contract or compensation for first round picks recruited from interstate. How ridiculous. At least Blighty knows it is nonsense.

In a professional comp players are entitled to choose where they sign to play their next contract assuming a trade can be worked if they're not a Free Agent

Melbourne traded 2 first rounders to the Crows for him, what greater compensation do you think they should get?

 

[Damon_3388]

Source.

Is this for real? In a truly national competition, are we accepting this as a legitimate reason for walking out on a club willing to pay him $500k+ per season after only two years? To me this highlights the need for either a longer rookie contract or compensation for first round picks recruited from interstate. How ridiculous. At least Blighty knows it is nonsense.

Why does he need a reason beyond "I want to play and work and live elsewhere"?

No wonder some young blokes become disenchanted with the game, this idea that you perpetually "owe" everyone under the sun, when you're the one with the talent and ability and putting your body on the line.

 

[Demonic Ascent]

Gee what a surprise... Melbourne supporter sticking up for him. Stay predictable Melbourne.

We've been through this plenty of times with Scully, Frawley and yeah, going back to Scott Thompson.

 

[Demonic Ascent]

It’ll be interesting to see the replies here. My guess it will be mostly those supporting Vic clubs who will be claiming there is nothing wrong with this whilst simultaneously arguing the academies are damaging the integrity and fairness of the competition.

Trying to conflate the two is disingenuous. For starters the Crows don't have an academy. Completely separate issues.

 

[THX M8]

how goods copping a feed with your mates tho. massive life hightlight

 

[Demonated]

Officially...

Literally no defender in the league is on that money. It’s not pleasant losing young talent but you don’t have to make up your own facts to push an agenda. Consensus is about 750k and if you don’t have any proof it means at this stage, you’re just peddling misinformation.

I eagerly await your reply with some story you heard from a bloke at the pub who knows his dads best mates cousin though. Nice alternative facts.