Oppo Camp The Non-Essendon Thread III

[DaSawx]

Cloke saga
Players not liking Bucks nearly as much as Mick
Injuries
Low determination from being up so long


The Empire is crumbling

 

[Lord Nicholson]

The thing with Buckley is that the margin for error is minimal, and the pressure is intense. Hird's and Voss's positions are almost preferable, since

A: They have more of a free swing since the teams are in dire shape (mind you, Voss has put them there and he's in a different category)

B: If they do accomplish anything, it'll be with their team. Buckley is in the Chris Scott/Alan Joyce position where yes, a premiership would be an accomplishment, but history will remember them as Thompson's and Jeans' teams respectively, that were inherited. Of course, a premiership is a premiership and that accomplishment in and of itself would be mighty, but on the other hand if they do not suceed immediately the club will come under heavy fire and Bucks will garner more vitriol than he probably deserves.

I'm... quite comfortable with the whole arrangement, honestly. If they do fall though, it will be the most hilarious instance of hubris in living football memory. I don't think they will, but a man can dream.

 

[DaSawx]

On a side note, anyone watch the season launch on Fox?

Whoever the president of the Cats is these days was giving a speech, mentioned Harley, McCartney, Stuart Fox as being part of last years premiership for what they gave to the club earlier, and, unless I missed it, not one mention of Bomber Thompson.

 

[Kong]

Pretty disrespectful.

Especially in light of Bomber's comments to Robbo today (yes, I actually enjoyed one of his articles).

 

[Lord Nicholson]

On a side note, anyone watch the season launch on Fox?

Whoever the president of the Cats is these days was giving a speech, mentioned Harley, McCartney, Stuart Fox as being part of last years premiership for what they gave to the club earlier, and, unless I missed it, not one mention of Bomber Thompson.

The administration continues to be petulant, but the most important thing is that players still give Bomber his due.

 

[Call Me Cake]

After 7 or so years, Bomber might not know the one thing that clicks a premiership team - but you can bet your ass he sure as hell knows 1000+ things that don't.

"We now know a thousand ways not to build a light bulb."

- Thomas Edison

 

[Tassieboy]

Pretty disrespectful.

Especially in light of Bomber's comments to Robbo today (yes, I actually enjoyed one of his articles).

I thought everyone bangs on about how modest/respectful Geelong are? I do agree with this assumption, but the admin have been very narky re Bomber.

 

[Kong]

GWS' Full Back, can't remember his name, looks the goods.

 

[Tassieboy]

GWS' Full Back, can't remember his name, looks the goods.

Mohr? Played at my cricket club. Quiet bloke.

 

[Kong]

How good was Wilson's (whoever that is) lead out, mark and 55 metre roost for goal?

 

[Burzum]

Is there a trophy for every match now?

 

[Kong]

I don't mind them having one for the derbies.

 

[yaco55]

Like Mohr - Good Size, good body strength and he is very quick.

Should have a good career.

 

[Beerfish]

Seriously thinking of having a dip on the Tigs for this Thursday.. $2.75 at the moment.

Someone tell me I'm crazy.

 

[Burzum]

You're ****ing crazy.

 

[SirJimi05]

It's Richmond..

 

[Beerfish]

But carlton have no backline.. literally this time. Surely Richmond can't possibly lose?

 

[Phone]

It's Richmond you ****ing nutbag

 

[Lance Uppercut]

GWS' Full Back, can't remember his name, looks the goods.

was thrilled I whacked him in the old SC on Friday

 

[SirJimi05]

I prefer the exterminator.

 

[Tassieboy]

Don't put money on Richmond!

 

[SirJimi05]

was thrilled I whacked him in the old SC on Friday

Still a couple of spots left in our comp, mate.

 

[Lance Uppercut]

Still a couple of spots left in our comp, mate.

really? I have a free league, code me up. PM

 

[chaddy22]

The thing with Buckley is that the margin for error is minimal, and the pressure is intense. Hird's and Voss's positions are almost preferable, since

A: They have more of a free swing since the teams are in dire shape (mind you, Voss has put them there and he's in a different category)

B: If they do accomplish anything, it'll be with their team. Buckley is in the Chris Scott/Alan Joyce position where yes, a premiership would be an accomplishment, but history will remember them as Thompson's and Jeans' teams respectively, that were inherited. Of course, a premiership is a premiership and that accomplishment in and of itself would be mighty, but on the other hand if they do not suceed immediately the club will come under heavy fire and Bucks will garner more vitriol than he probably deserves.

I'm... quite comfortable with the whole arrangement, honestly. If they do fall though, it will be the most hilarious instance of hubris in living football memory. I don't think they will, but a man can dream.

i can't agree with the chris scott comment.took over a team that hadn't won the premiership the year before.everybody thought they were too old and to not have ablett junior was a pretty good coaching feat.

 

[Lord Nicholson]

i can't agree with the chris scott comment.took over a team that hadn't won the premiership the year before.

They'd already won two flags and had made a preliminary final the year prior. Them being on the canvas was something that was assumed and never actually backed up with anything. I don't discredit Scott and he deserves the win, but it's not the magnificent feat of coaching that people are quick to call it. He inherited a superstar team and managed it well. If he's a genius though, so too is Alan Joyce for the '91 premiership. But we all found out what happened to Joyce when he was actually given a challenge.