More gushing insincerity

grayham · Jul 21, 2006

More gushing insincerity from our great coach....

Paul Roos: I didn't have a clue that tomorrow night is going to be my 100th game as coach of the Sydney Swans until the media told me yesterday

http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=282661

Backs up nicely after his "I honestly dont know who kicked it" at the end of the Geelong final, and "I have no say in team selection" re Davis.

grimlock · Jul 21, 2006

The funny thing is if he had said the complete opposite you would have been the first to post about how arrogant and big headed he is.

robbieando · Jul 21, 2006

grimlock said:
The funny thing is if he had said the complete opposite you would have been the first to post about how arrogant and big headed he is.

Either way Roos can't say a thing without the Pro-Davis camp jumping down up and down about it.

grayham · Jul 21, 2006

Funny how the Roos appologists take every word he utters as gospel.
Much like "Davis is dropped for form reasons.....replaced by Matthews". Still clinging to that one boys ?

You cant seriously believe, that in a stats obsessed world like AFL where every player who gets to 100, 150, or sometimes even 50, there name is plastered on the banner, that no one mentioned to roos he is coming up on a milestone ? Not one player, not one straper, not one CEO, not one of his kids, not Tammy ?

Get a grip.

grayham · Jul 21, 2006

robbieando said:
Either way Roos can't say a thing without the Pro-Davis camp jumping down up and down about it.

I'm not pro-Davis. I'm anti-leadership group who isolate and attack outsiders..... and select themselves despite no form, nor skill.

FixterFan · Jul 21, 2006

grayham said:
Funny how the Roos appologists take every word he utters as gospel.
Much like "Davis is dropped for form reasons.....replaced by Matthews". Still clinging to that one boys ?

You cant seriously believe, that in a stats obsessed world like AFL where every player who gets to 100, 150, or sometimes even 50, there name is plastered on the banner, that no one mentioned to roos he is coming up on a milestone ? Not one player, not one straper, not one CEO, not one of his kids, not Tammy ?

Get a grip.

How many people here knew Roos was coachig his 100th game before the media article came up?

Coaching milestones are rarely the subject of focus (unless you're Sheedy and your team is on a 14-game losing streak). I can see how nobody could have given a stuff if Roos was coaching his 100th or not, especially considering it's not just the season proper games that were counted. By the way, are the NSO games counted as proper games? How about the Regional Challenge games, and the American game?

robbieando · Jul 21, 2006

grayham said:
Funny how the Roos appologists take every word he utters as gospel.

No we just don't read as much into it as people like you.

Much like "Davis is dropped for form reasons.....replaced by Matthews". Still clinging to that one boys ?

Your the one who is clinging to that one, dispite the fact Davis WASN'T replaced by Mathews but by Phillips. If your going to attack the coach over a selection like that and then fans like us who support it, then at least get the like for like replacement RIGHT 9 Days after the fact. As I have said time and time again. Mathews came into the side for Willo and even then Willo's replacement came down to a selection between Mathews and Spriggs the only the midfielders the coaching staff felt were ready/fit for selection.

You cant seriously believe, that in a stats obsessed world like AFL where every player who gets to 100, 150, or sometimes even 50, there name is plastered on the banner, that no one mentioned to roos he is coming up on a milestone ? Not one player, not one straper, not one CEO, not one of his kids, not Tammy ?

I'm sure he knew he was up for 100 matches but on the other hand I'm guessing that this milestone doesn't really mean that much to him, hence the comment. Ask yourself what do you want him to say???

Get a grip.

Can say the same for you

grayham · Jul 21, 2006

robbieando said:
No we just don't read as much into it as people like you.

Your the one who is clinging to that one, dispite the fact Davis WASN'T replaced by Mathews but by Phillips. If your going to attack the coach over a selection like that and then fans like us who support it, then at least get the like for like replacement RIGHT 9 Days after the fact. As I have said time and time again. Mathews came into the side for Willo and even then Willo's replacement came down to a selection between Mathews and Spriggs the only the midfielders the coaching staff felt were ready/fit for selection.

In: Matthews, Phillips
Out: Davis, Willo (retired).

Funny thing is I've never seen Willo as a defender too often, so cant see why Matthews would be his replacement. Phillips for Davis isnt much better if you want to look at it that way.

Can you honestly say Matthews deserved selection ?
Did he perform to expectations ?
Did he deserve his spot ?

I'm sure he knew he was up for 100 matches but on the other hand I'm guessing that this milestone doesn't really mean that much to him, hence the comment. Ask yourself what do you want him to say???

So you also think it was insincere, and a touch dishonest.

Roos could have said. "Yeah its crept up on me a bit but its been a great time, and I hope to stay for 100 more".
Simple. Honest, and retains his boyish charm.

robbieando · Jul 21, 2006

grayham said:
Funny thing is I've never seen Willo as a defender too often, so cant see why Matthews would be his replacement.

Well Willo had been playing off half back alot in his last few game this season, a position Mathews normally plays, so I'm guessing it was a like for like swap.

Phillips for Davis isnt much better if you want to look at it that way.

Phillips is a small forward with zip, Davis is a medium forward who can push up the ground. Now they aren't simular players, but they were like for like replacements. Now if I was coach, I would of selected Grundy because of his height being simular to Davis, but Roos did say he selected Phillips because of his pace.

Can you honestly say Matthews deserved selection?

As I said his selection was down to him and Spriggs and to be honest it was a line ball call as to who deserved selection. If we had a full squad to pick from however, there is no way known I would select Mathews in my Best 22 and I have always said that.

Did he perform to expectations ?

What expectations was he given??? I can't answer that unless I have something to match his performance with.

Did he deserve his spot ?

On what I've heard from friend's who saw the two's the week before, hell no.

So you also think it was insincere, and a touch dishonest.

No. I just think he is just playing the milestone down. Nothing more, nothing less.

Roos could have said. "Yeah its crept up on me a bit but its been a great time, and I hope to stay for 100 more".
Simple. Honest, and retains his boyish charm.

I watched the comment on the news and I saw as hell didn't see devil horn's start to stick out of his head as he made his comment. To be perfectly honest your making a BIG deal out of nothing just to keep this whole anti-Roos crap going a few more days.

The Dice Man · Jul 21, 2006

There's a website that claims Paul Roos is actually a reptile alien, much like George W Bush and Tony Blair. They are an alien spieces that have been on earth for over 60 years controlling large and influential governments and big business. The say most of us cant recognise them in their true form as we lack the extra sense(as in vision/touch etc..) to see the reptilian race.

CharlieG · Jul 21, 2006

Will everyone just hurry up and get over this Davis/Roos non-story?

I was away and only heard about it a while after it happened. That amount of detachment is more than enough for me to see that this is all really, really stupid. I honestly don't care what Davis said, and I honestly don't care what Roos said about what he said. They're both big boys and they'll sort it out. To think that Davis might be sacked over something so trivial is the product of tired minds and active imaginations. Nothing more.

As for the complaints about Roos sounding 'insincere', 'arrogant', 'hypocritical' or whatever the buzzword is today. Wake up and smell the roses. Roos has NEVER said anything to the media that is in any way meaningful. Believe it or not, this is a good thing. If we know what Roos is thinking you can be sure that the opposition also knows what Roos is thinking. Stop trying to analyse what he says, and think about the only thing that matters... what he does.

satchmopugdog · Jul 23, 2006

I thought it was funny on the broadcast of the game as they were going to a break and they showed footage of Roos' 100 games.......the music in the background was "Smooth Operator"

natlovestheswans · Jul 23, 2006

grayham said:
Backs up nicely after his "I honestly dont know who kicked it" at the end of the Geelong final, and "I have no say in team selection" re Davis.

Didn't he say "I don't know HOW he kicked it"? I'm gonna watch it later.

skipper kelly · Jul 23, 2006

CharlieG said:
Will everyone just hurry up and get over this Davis/Roos non-story?

I was away and only heard about it a while after it happened. That amount of detachment is more than enough for me to see that this is all really, really stupid. I honestly don't care what Davis said, and I honestly don't care what Roos said about what he said. They're both big boys and they'll sort it out. To think that Davis might be sacked over something so trivial is the product of tired minds and active imaginations. Nothing more.

As for the complaints about Roos sounding 'insincere', 'arrogant', 'hypocritical' or whatever the buzzword is today. Wake up and smell the roses. Roos has NEVER said anything to the media that is in any way meaningful. Believe it or not, this is a good thing. If we know what Roos is thinking you can be sure that the opposition also knows what Roos is thinking. Stop trying to analyse what he says, and think about the only thing that matters... what he does.

And thats how we hope it remains.

The Dice Man · Jul 23, 2006

Seems no-one here is all that concerned about the Reptillian/Alian connection.

CharlieG · Jul 23, 2006

The Dice Man said:
Seems no-one here is all that concerned about the Reptillian/Alian connection.

He could be a Tigers fan and we still wouldn't mind. He's our premiership coach.

The Dice Man · Jul 23, 2006

CharlieG said:
He could be a Tigers fan and we still wouldn't mind. He's our premiership coach.

Man Im so diappointed in you guys.

Is there a more reptillian looking coach than Terry Wallce?? Huh? HUH???

I gave a massive opening and no-one took it.

Im so dissallusioned, all round.

nicky · Jul 23, 2006

The Dice Man said:
Seems no-one here is all that concerned about the Reptillian/Alian connection.

lol

CharlieG · Jul 23, 2006

The Dice Man said:
Man Im so diappointed in you guys.

Is there a more reptillian looking coach than Terry Wallce?? Huh? HUH???

I gave a massive opening and no-one took it.

Im so dissallusioned, all round.

I have four reptilian pets. Why insult them with the Wallet comparison?

The Dice Man · Jul 23, 2006

CharlieG said:
I have four reptilian pets. Why insult them with the Wallet comparison?

If you could speak reptillian languages, you'd be suprised to find that most reptiles aspire to become Wallets in the afterlife.

You're not all that close to your pets are ya?

Syd · Jul 24, 2006

The Dice Man said:
Man Im so diappointed in you guys.

Is there a more reptillian looking coach than Terry Wallce?? Huh? HUH???

I gave a massive opening and no-one took it.....

I thought it would harsh on the reptiles to compare Terry to them.

music_2000 · Jul 25, 2006

The Dice Man said:
Seems no-one here is all that concerned about the Reptillian/Alian connection.

there is no proof. if it is true then Roos'y must have the power to control the swans winning streaks....

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