Rumour Mark Blake?

[archilino]

Haven't heard any rumours but wouldn't blame Blake if he did walk.Whether he can play or not, he has played for I think four seasons now. He has carried the ruck load with a very injured and unreliable Ottens(who yes remains the better ruckman)obviously with the club/coaches support.
We didn't need King in the 2007 GF.
Now Our senior Coach has suddenly decided that Blake needs to learn to play 'our way/ a different way'. What the hell does that mean after all this time. He is either a ruckman or not and given that he has been played there for all of this time , then he must be, or the coaches are all delusional and don't know what they are doing.
As for Mumford he and the club made a decision which has nothing to do with Blake.
So I think that he has a right to be p****d off. Plus what happens if Ottens breaks down again and Hawkins fails to be fit enough to play in a GF. Now Blake will be somewhat out of form and not ready either.

What rubbish! So if he doesnt to do team oriented things but just stands and taps then sleeps until the next ball-up he should be retained for ever?
Would he refuse to play in the seniors this week if selected as pay back to the coach? If this has any credibility then he should never walk into Kardinia park ever again.

 

[witsend]

Haven't heard any rumours but wouldn't blame Blake if he did walk.Whether he can play or not, he has played for I think four seasons now. He has carried the ruck load with a very injured and unreliable Ottens(who yes remains the better ruckman)obviously with the club/coaches support.
We didn't need King in the 2007 GF.
Now Our senior Coach has suddenly decided that Blake needs to learn to play 'our way/ a different way'. What the hell does that mean after all this time. He is either a ruckman or not and given that he has been played there for all of this time , then he must be, or the coaches are all delusional and don't know what they are doing.
As for Mumford he and the club made a decision which has nothing to do with Blake.
So I think that he has a right to be p****d off. Plus what happens if Ottens breaks down again and Hawkins fails to be fit enough to play in a GF. Now Blake will be somewhat out of form and not ready either.

If Mark Blake wants to be guaranteed a spot in the Geelong AFL team, he needs to play better.
If he carries on as usual, then he is a floater. It's that simple. He hasn't done enough to have credits like Mooney/Ottens/Ling/Corey/Rooke etc. Shit...he's a Premiership player because we chose him over Mumford.
He should be ****ing grateful and lift his game.

 

[JUBJUB]

Apologies if I'm wrong.

You're always wrong

 

[Patronus]

I love how rumors are always made up about Blake that make him look bad and people take as fact almost strait away.

Some people hate him so much they are quick to believe anything that puts him in a bad light.

 

[CF]

it all sounds like crap to me

 

[Casey Cat]

I think Catempire posted links on Cats Claw to a story showing that Blake signed a new contract last year AFTER Mummy spat the Dummy and left for the Money.

 

[JUBJUB]

I love how rumors are always made up about Blake that make him look bad and people take as fact almost strait away.

Some people hate him so much they are quick to believe anything that puts him in a bad light.

Well said DO
He had a hamstring injury and didn't play.He was at the VFL game.If he'd spat the dummy why would he attend the magoos ?

Some of you Blake and Lonergan bashers need to get a new hobby.You're just acting like morons.

 

[meto]

What rubbish! So if he doesnt to do team oriented things but just stands and taps then sleeps until the next ball-up he should be retained for ever?
Would he refuse to play in the seniors this week if selected as pay back to the coach? If this has any credibility then he should never walk into Kardinia park ever again.

Well then, why did Geelong allow Mumford to be considered poachable? They only have themselves to blame knowing what Blake could and couldn't deliver.
I'd be getting rid of both Blake and West. Start with some young blood next year.

 

[catters078]

Well then, why did Geelong allow Mumford to be considered poachable? They only have themselves to blame knowing what Blake could and couldn't deliver.
I'd be getting rid of both Blake and West. Start with some young blood next year.

Nathan Vardy best ruckman of last years draft

 

[The Governor]

I heard a strong rumour from someone who is close to Mark Blake told me that Blake could walk at the end of the year!!

Is not hindisight a wonderful thing?

Shane Mumford is doing everything right for a ruckman. He has a ruck coach at Sydney (former Essendon and Sydney Swans Ruckman Stephen Taubert) who mentors him on tap work and around the ground work.

Down at Geelong, we have not got a ruck coach. We never had a ruck coach since Damian Bourke in 2004.

Apart from Brad Ottens, I think our ruck stocks are not of a high quality. When is Neil Balme going to hire a ruck coach at Geelong? There is a former 300 game champion who resides at the Docklands; he has a morning spot with Steve Price at MTR from 9am to 9:30am and he would be willing to mentor our young ruckman at the Football Club for nothing.

This Geelong legend went on radio last year and communicated the importance of all past players to turn up to the 150th GFC celebrations along the Geelong Waterfront!! He would help out the club for nothing because he realises that his 300 game career at Geelong gave him a media career!!

His name is Sam Newman!!

THE GOVERNOR

 

[re cat]

Apparently there are rumours floating around that Blake has or is going to walk out on the club?

SEN was earlier reporting on an 'intense' meeting at Skilled Stadium this morning.

Anyone heard anything?

They were going through the incidents the MRVP were looking at.

 

[_Me_]

I think Catempire posted links on Cats Claw to a story showing that Blake signed a new contract last year AFTER Mummy spat the Dummy and left for the Money.

You live in casey for a reason. Mummy did not spit the dummy that was Blake when his associates SMS'd SEN of his non appearance at a grand final.

It took a revised stupid offer from Sydney to move him, and he was not out there looking to move.

 

[_Me_]

Well then, why did Geelong allow Mumford to be considered poachable? They only have themselves to blame knowing what Blake could and couldn't deliver.
I'd be getting rid of both Blake and West. Start with some young blood next year.

Last year was a big contract year with not much moolah left in the kitty, and that is why Mummy was left tell late in the piece. Further he surprised on the upside, and Blake on the downside.

 

[_Me_]

I heard a strong rumour from someone who is close to Mark Blake told me that Blake could walk at the end of the year!!

Is not hindisight a wonderful thing?

Shane Mumford is doing everything right for a ruckman. He has a ruck coach at Sydney (former Essendon and Sydney Swans Ruckman Stephen Taubert) who mentors him on tap work and around the ground work.

Down at Geelong, we have not got a ruck coach. We never had a ruck coach since Damian Bourke in 2004.

Apart from Brad Ottens, I think our ruck stocks are not of a high quality. When is Neil Balme going to hire a ruck coach at Geelong? There is a former 300 game champion who resides at the Docklands; he has a morning spot with Steve Price at MTR from 9am to 9:30am and he would be willing to mentor our young ruckman at the Football Club for nothing.

This Geelong legend went on radio last year and communicated the importance of all past players to turn up to the 150th GFC celebrations along the Geelong Waterfront!! He would help out the club for nothing because he realises that his 300 game career at Geelong gave him a media career!!

His name is Sam Newman!!

THE GOVERNOR

Dear Prof

The issue with Blake is not the tapwork but his effort everywhere else. So does he need Sam to teach him to tackle, chase, run, handpass etc

Hawkins needs Sam to teach him ruck.

_Me_
i think i am important

 

[Leapingleobarry]

I'd be willing to give you guys Mumford back for the finals if it means you beat Collingwood.
Mummy has been great for us, but was originally supposed to be our No. 2 behind Seaby, so he's even surprised us by his development.

 

[Belisarius]

You live in casey for a reason. Mummy did not spit the dummy that was Blake when his associates SMS'd SEN of his non appearance at a grand final.

It took a revised stupid offer from Sydney to move him, and he was not out there looking to move.

I know Mummy's uncle - and he tells me he was told by his nephew he would have preferred to stay at Catland - and money was not the main consideration. Him not playing finals was the deal breaker.

I was screaming at the time - keep Mummy - sign him up now. But too late - and he was given BOG in his last game for the Swans on Channel 9.

As good as we are at recruiting players - we needed to keep our eye on the ball with this one and make sure in future we sign such players up early (Mitch Duncan and Menzel) - and moved Blake on at this time if needed to keep the Mummy. Was always going to be a better contributor to our team than Blake - who I do not hate. Just a judgment call that had to be made at the time. Just as they picked King over Blake in 2007. No room for sentiment when you have not won a flag in 44 years.

No room for sentiment re Blake over Mummy. He would have stayed and just think right now if we had Mummy lining up for us now. He brings a strong physical presence and will even go down on his knees to get a ball.

And will only get better.

 

[bulletproof]

His name is Sam Newman!!

THE GOVERNOR

Heavens above, bring back Sam Newman, i thought these calls stopped a decade ago.

Ottens is an outstanding tap ruckmen and Blake's technique is fine. Hawkins needs work but I am sure Ottens can teach him better than a 63yo old man.

 

[SJ]

I love how rumors are always made up about Blake that make him look bad and people take as fact almost strait away.

Some people hate him so much they are quick to believe anything that puts him in a bad light.

Agreed.

 

[AM]

I know Mummy's uncle - and he tells me he was told by his nephew he would have preferred to stay at Catland - and money was not the main consideration. Him not playing finals was the deal breaker.

I was screaming at the time - keep Mummy - sign him up now. But too late - and he was given BOG in his last game for the Swans on Channel 9.

As good as we are at recruiting players - we needed to keep our eye on the ball with this one and make sure in future we sign such players up early (Mitch Duncan and Menzel) - and moved Blake on at this time if needed to keep the Mummy. Was always going to be a better contributor to our team than Blake - who I do not hate. Just a judgment call that had to be made at the time. Just as they picked King over Blake in 2007. No room for sentiment when you have not won a flag in 44 years.

No room for sentiment re Blake over Mummy. He would have stayed and just think right now if we had Mummy lining up for us now. He brings a strong physical presence and will even go down on his knees to get a ball.

And will only get better.

A few weeks ago when he was responding to a comment by Bomber that he thought Mummy had made a mistake in moving to the Swans Mummy said there were two major deciding factors. One was the security of a four year contract (reputed to be $300.000 a year) and the opportunity to play regular AFL footy. A huge loss to us as he'd be an asset to us now - big time.

 

[Belisarius]

A few weeks ago when he was responding to a comment by Bomber that he thought Mummy had made a mistake in moving to the Swans Mummy said there were two major deciding factors. One was the security of a four year contract (reputed to be $300.000 a year) and the opportunity to play regular AFL footy. A huge loss to us as he'd be an asset to us now - big time.

All I can say was his uncle was telling me this at the time of the proposed trade. Not saying the other issues were not significant but emotions can play a role at the time.

 

[Turbocat]

All I can say was his uncle was telling me this at the time of the proposed trade. Not saying the other issues were not significant but emotions can play a role at the time.

I can relate to him moving for the money. He was the sausage king playing for beers & burgers , who knows how he made a living. He went from base Rookie money to elevated Rookie money the second year , est. 80 ish to then get a life changing offer , it was too good to go past. I can understand that.

But to go because the team that had given him a chance didn't pick him for the finals? The team that gave him the platform to demonstrate his abilities decided that for the moment they would go for a guy with more experience , it didn't mean that it would always be that way just that for that point in time they went for a bloke with more than 18 games experience. It was as if he was on his own , it had happened to several other players on the list.

Did Mumford really look at Blake and say I'll never be able to take his spot? Did he look at an aging Ottens and say I'm not willing to be the backup to him for a couple of year?

I really doubt it. No matter what he has said to Ma and Pa Kettle up bush he got an offer that was ridiculously good for his status at the time. Sydney now look brilliantly insightful but they have had their fair share of boners. It was more they need some one and he was gettable. That he is this good is even a surprise to them or why would they have got Seaby.

Im not bitter that he's gone. We have Duncan . Time to move on. But lets not pretend that it was because he did get picked for finals when he wasn't even on the list yet.

 

[Jumping Jack]

You're always wrong

Jub Jub you have some issues my friend. Apart from being the self appointed expert of the Geelong board - it seems that we're dealing with such critically important matters on this board that we must be 100% correct at all times.

What's your problem? And why the attitude?

Newsflash : This is a forum and I thought the objective was to provide those interested with the opportunity to make a contribution, share some opinion and discuss issues. The majority of your posts add little in the way of ground breaking news or expert commentary - but that's not the objective of this forum is it ?

You're just a plain old supporter like the rest of us mate so don't get too caught up in the whole forum thing. I'm sure you've got more productive things to do with your time than sitting in front of the screen and posting some of your stuff.

Just enjoy the footy mate - life is not all that bad. Get outside and breathe some fresh air. I'm here for you.

 

[Belisarius]

Well Turbo - he was boiler maker and just a big country lad. Happy to eat out his days down in Gippsland.

Sure the money would make a difference but he did not want to go to Sydney - he did want to be in a capital city environment.

Now to say you know better what motivates him most - is to think all players think the same way and do not have particular likes, dislikes or concerns.

There was a guy called Gary Ablett Snr - we got partially because he did not like the city life - at all. Hated it and left the Hawks - a great side at the time and he could have played in a few GFs and a had a few medallions he never got at Catland.

Never underestimate personal preferences and issues. If it was all about money then a heap of guys who have resigned with their old club would be at GC next year. How do you explain that phenomena ?

There are other motivations that play a part in people's decisions. Money will play a part but it maybe not everything to everyone.

I do not know you but I suspect money means a bit more to you personally than someone like me. Perhaps you see Mumford's decision to leave a bit thru your own eyes. Not all people are the same - and that is an indisputable fact.

And if you read what I wrote - it does not say he only went because he was disappointed with missing the finals - and that money was not a factor - which you seem to imply my posting stated. It was a combination of factors AND his emotional response tipped the balance.

 

[bring back polly]

my golly ...... there is a crisis in the ruck division. blimey ! the answer my friends is in my nic ...... i said read my nic .... my nickname for christ's sake . <<<<<<<<

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Turbo, if you're implying it's bogus he left due to GF non selection because he "wasn't on the list" you're forgetting one J HUNT was on the LTI.

In regards to Bel's point, only Mummy really ultimately knows what his motivation was. I suspect that he would have been much less likely to leave had he thought he'd be playing finals with us rather than emergency in finals with us this year, but he still may have chased the cash anyway. As has been said, we get Duncan and move on.

In regards to Blake, while I'm not a Blake fan, I am also enough of a pragmatist to admit that with Otto about to be the wrong side of 30, and the other rucks on our list unproven, it would be quite unhelpful if Blake left at the end of this year, so hopefully the rumour is just that-a rumour.