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Rumour Rockliff possibly leaving Brisbane

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Injury prone as well, seems like he's out nearly every 2nd week with some minor injury.
Would probably take a huge pay cut if he leaves the Lions cause i'm not sure Victorian clubs would rate him as highly.
 

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Briar Gold said:
I think that's the million dollar question. He's the common factor in a few of the Lions' issues.
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I feel his leadership style as captain is controversial, not poor. He seems like a decent bloke and it's a pity that Brisbane have no other players of real captain material. He wouldn't be made a captain if he switches clubs, so I reckon most clubs would be looking into it.
 
He looks deflated. He was nearly in tears in an interview I saw with him a couple of weeks ago.
IMO he has given his all to the club so he should leave if he wants.
He is in his prime now and will want to win.
 

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Timmy from Thomastown said:
15 and 55 for 38 and 40

Effectively a late first round and worthless late pick for two early third round picks

Thats not the same as saying he was worth pick 15 outright as you implied the trade went through as.

Additionally its highly likely North made a terrible mistake doing that trade.
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Probably a fraction early to make that call.
 
hilly said:
Hope your fans don't leave early as they've been known to do when the chips are down #sidebyside
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Always look forward to playing North.
Have a few North supporters I know that are fickle as they come. Safe to say they haven't been enjoying to consecutive losses and being shown as a pretender... That will continue this week against West Coast.
 
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...s/news-story/f7d75456dfed75acdf5bb4df7bc8d0fa

BRISBANE Lions captain Tom Rockliff says he’s hurt by speculation about his future and insists he won’t be leaving the Lions.

Rockliff confirmed last month he had put on hold negotiations on a contract extension, but reiterated this morning he wanted to stay at Brisbane and is also confident Lewis Taylor will re-sign with the club.

“I’m contracted until 2017, I’m captain of the footy club. I’ve been here since 2009,” Rockliff said.

“I really enjoy it here … I can’t see myself leaving.”
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Schache It Off said:
Rocko goin nowhere.
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I'd like to see more positive affirmation from Lepa that Rockliff is a wanted player, let alone captain. There was a whisper that they had fallen out of love, which does happen. You have to wonder if it's because Lepa doesn't quite have a handle on coaching or Rockliff is a divisive unit amongst the playing group. Both rumours have circulated at various times.
 

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FuManchu said:
I'd like to see more positive affirmation from Lepa that Rockliff is a wanted player, let alone captain. There was a whisper that they had fallen out of love, which does happen. You have to wonder if it's because Lepa doesn't quite have a handle on coaching or Rockliff is a divisive unit amongst the playing group. Both rumours have circulated at various times.
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I think the problem is more that Leppa can't coach, he can't communicate with the players and get across his game plan which makes it difficult for everyone, especially the captain as how do you lead when you don't know what you are doing yourself?

Yes Rockliff is a bit of a divisive player, but I think this is not helped by the coaching problem. If you have a coach who can get the group together and build towards a common goal, with a certain style of play it would be easier.

The other problem we have is really the options for captain are pretty thin. Hanley isn't a captain, he is very inconsistent as a player and you don't need that from your captain, the best are those that are reliable; Zorko is more divisive than Rockliff,; Beams is spending to much time in the Brent Staker rehabilitation centre; which really means there is no other option.
 
FuManchu said:
I'd like to see more positive affirmation from Lepa that Rockliff is a wanted player, let alone captain. There was a whisper that they had fallen out of love, which does happen. You have to wonder if it's because Lepa doesn't quite have a handle on coaching or Rockliff is a divisive unit amongst the playing group. Both rumours have circulated at various times.
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Do they both come from the tool who has had a Vandetta against the Lions for years Damien Barrett?
 
I reckon he'll wait until next year and as a FA will listen to other offers. He'll still command his 5yr@$4mil asking price and if another club is around the mark he'll go I believe. I have nothing to go on this and think Hawthorn will be in the mix with a number of their 30+players retiring.
 
Big Sauce 21 said:
he's a non bullshit type. He puts down a bit of discipline in a very soft nature world we live in these days. The club needs to toughen up and get a bit more professional.
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Its all good to be a no bullshit type. But if he doesn't take the list along with him, then he's not going to be a good leader.
 

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