RoB's my new hero! Interesting that he's also listened to Tim Minchin who I had thought was much more of a lefty. But good on RoB for listening to both sides!
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RoB's my new hero! Interesting that he's also listened to Tim Minchin who I had thought was much more of a lefty. But good on RoB for listening to both sides!
I hadn't heard of Antic until just then - you are doing more to promote him than ROB! But I just listened as I thought the controversy was the mobile phone 'mare' with NicNat - but nothing I heard sounded bad so perhaps just leave the politics out of footy
So you've gota sitting mp... and a hugely successful afl player who's going to be a brain surgeon.... and somehow you think you're better than them?
Don’t agree with this stuff he’s preaching at all but don’t really see how it’s relevant to this thread about him, the AFC footballer
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Oof, I didn't realise that ROB leaned into any of that stuff. To say that's really bad would be putting it mildly.
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And uhh... what is his stand on abortion?
I'm ok with this as long we get a younger guy in and start developing them.
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This is my thought too. Plus I firmly believe you don't need a gun ruckman to win a flag. Most premierships in the last 15 years have been won by a team with a fairly average ruckman at best.
We’re in contention, we were always going to buckle over an extra year. Let’s hope that winning finals provides the motivation to not phone in his performances.
Was reported originally that the two year deal we offered wasn’t on a whole lot of money, IIRC?
If it’s the same lower amount of money but just an extra year added, it’s a pretty decent result
If it’s the same lower amount of money but just an extra year added, it’s a pretty decent result
I think that was compared to DeKoning
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There is a reasonable chance that the AFL does away with the centre bounce before the end of ROB'S contract. Does that hurt or help him?
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This is not the year to be drafting an 18 year old ruckman IMO, this draft is very thin on Rucks and talls.
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I reckon it helps him cos he can step in and block like he did to DeKoning
I've been a ROB knocker for a while now.
For the past couple of years he's been like a Frankenstein with vertigo.
Marked improvement this season which is pleasing. We are allowed to be fickle given its a contract year for him, but hey, he's performing at the required level, let's see how he goes.
I know he is a workhorse, but I'd really want us to look at managing his games a bit better, and would hope we can commit to playing McAndrew for 3-4 games next season to give ROB a rest but also to assess how McAndrew manages at the level.
Overall, 3 years isn't a disaster, provided (as a few have said) we actively plan for his successor over the next 1-2 seasons. I'd prefer 3 from Rob than any of Draper now (Injury and ROB surge have changed my tune).
For the past couple of years he's been like a Frankenstein with vertigo.
Marked improvement this season which is pleasing. We are allowed to be fickle given its a contract year for him, but hey, he's performing at the required level, let's see how he goes.
I know he is a workhorse, but I'd really want us to look at managing his games a bit better, and would hope we can commit to playing McAndrew for 3-4 games next season to give ROB a rest but also to assess how McAndrew manages at the level.
Overall, 3 years isn't a disaster, provided (as a few have said) we actively plan for his successor over the next 1-2 seasons. I'd prefer 3 from Rob than any of Draper now (Injury and ROB surge have changed my tune).
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Quick reminder for the small number of losers in here trying to character assassinate the big fella
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Reilly O'Brien's work in mental health advocacy with high school students has been recognised with the prestigious award
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OK, I really don't get it. I mean I don't know much of Antic outside of him being a senator ( which given the quality of our Senate, probably isn't a great start) but all I heard was a guy saying he is open to different philosophies, on different sides of the political spectrum to inspire him to make his mind up.
I'm pretty sure that is the point of a democracy.
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ROB clearly doesn't like the centre bounce where the opposite Ruckman runs at him. He much prefers stoppages where he can wrestle the other Ruckman instead.
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Big fail you should hang your head in shame.
Yeah this Reilly O'Brien..The bloke that has commited to helping even more people through his studies once his footballing days are done.
Heap crap on him if you must for his on field efforts on a footy forum but leave your other crap at the door
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Reilly O'Brein has been awarded the 2024 Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award
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Reilly O'Brien, a player for the Adelaide Football Club and Bedford Ambassador, has visited multiple Bedford Industries sites and is an advocate for their work. Bedford Industries is a South Australian organization that supports people with disability to live the lives they choose. O'Brien's involvement includes meeting with employees, sharing inspiring stories, and even discussing strategies for upcoming matches. He has also visited Bedford Port Lincoln and other sites, and is an advocate for Bedford's Job Coaching program.
Here's a more detailed look:
- Bedford Ambassador:
Reilly O'Brien is an ambassador for Bedford Industries, highlighting their work and supporting their mission.
- Visits and Engagement:
He has visited various Bedford sites, including Panorama, Elizabeth, and Port Lincoln, engaging with employees and learning about their work.
- Job Coaching Program:
O'Brien has also visited companies like R.M.Williams, where Bedford's Job Coaching program has helped individuals find employment.
- Community Engagement:
He's involved in Bedford's efforts to support people with disability and promote their choices.
- Recognition:
He received the prestigious Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award for his advocacy work in mental health support.
- Gala Event:
O'Brien also participated in Bedford's annual Gala event, celebrating 80 years of Bedford's work.
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Big fail you should hang your head in shame.
Yeah this Reilly O'Brien..The bloke that has commited to helping even more people through his studies once his footballing days are done.
Heap crap on him if you must for his on field efforts on a footy forum but leave your other crap at the door
Inspiring Adelaide ruckman wins Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award
Reilly O'Brein has been awarded the 2024 Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award
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Reilly O'Brien, a player for the Adelaide Football Club and Bedford Ambassador, has visited multiple Bedford Industries sites and is an advocate for their work. Bedford Industries is a South Australian organization that supports people with disability to live the lives they choose. O'Brien's involvement includes meeting with employees, sharing inspiring stories, and even discussing strategies for upcoming matches. He has also visited Bedford Port Lincoln and other sites, and is an advocate for Bedford's Job Coaching program.
Here's a more detailed look:
- Bedford Ambassador:
Reilly O'Brien is an ambassador for Bedford Industries, highlighting their work and supporting their mission.
- Visits and Engagement:
He has visited various Bedford sites, including Panorama, Elizabeth, and Port Lincoln, engaging with employees and learning about their work.
- Job Coaching Program:
O'Brien has also visited companies like R.M.Williams, where Bedford's Job Coaching program has helped individuals find employment.
- Community Engagement:
He's involved in Bedford's efforts to support people with disability and promote their choices.
- Recognition:
He received the prestigious Jim Stynes Community Leadership Award for his advocacy work in mental health support.
- Gala Event:
O'Brien also participated in Bedford's annual Gala event, celebrating 80 years of Bedford's work.
He seems like a thoughtful, and quite caring guy.
Antic is a campaigner.
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There probably are but you need to offer them AFL game time.
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Open to alternate right wing populist and toxic "manosphere" philosophies, but closed to more mainstream centrist philosophies doesn't necessarily equal "open minded" but it certainly is allowed in a democracy.
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Stott Despoja was in my circle of friends for a long while, was always interesting to talk politics with. It was good to hear a different side being reasoned in a debate/argument, you learn more that way than being in an echo chamber.
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