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[CaptainCustard]

Just got a message from the Tiger Talk site that Danny has written to the Herald Sun with his resignation.

Probably announce tonight if this is true. This will probably please a few, but sad for him.

Cheers

 

[CaptainCustard]

This is the "alleged" letter written to the Herald Sun:

Heraldsun,
>
>I release this letter to the press, so you guys get it right.
>
>As someone who has been immensely proud to have represented the RFC,
>importantly, to have had the honour of coaching an extremely pround team
>for the past four years, this is indeed a most difficult letter to write.
>
>Since the Carlton and Kangaroos games last month, I've had time to think
>about the game and to review my position as coach. And while I have reaped
>enormous enjoyment and satisfaction from representing the RFC and sharing
>in so many memorable moments, I must admit that some personal doubts have
>emerged these past few weeks concerning whether I would indeed be serving
>the best interests of the Tigers and my own best interests.
>
>When I was appointed coach of the Tigers, I vowed that when I eventually
>left the Tigers, hopefully, the standing of the team in the AFL would be
>higher than what it was when I assumed the leadership role as coach. As
>well, on a personal basis, it was always my desire to depart the game with
>a satisfying individual contribution. I believe both goals have not been
>achieved and will not be achieved.
>
>As you and your colleagues are aware, I have deliberately refrained from
>making long-term plans concerning my coaching future these past few weeks;
>rather, it has come down to a week-by-week decision influenced largely by
>the teams form and how well I was enjoying the game at the time.
>
>And, in considering my future from 2003 onwards, uppermost in my mind has
>been a strong desire to spend more time at home with my wife and family.
>
>This has been a tough decision, but clearly the right one in my view. I am
>entirely satisfied I have made the correct decision, and for the right
>reasons.
>
>I would be most grateful if you would please convey to your colleagues,
>sponsors and supports and the many other people involved in the RFC, my
>great appreciation for their support and encouragement over the years.
>
>I would also like to take this opportunity to record the immense enjoyment
>I have had from the many enduring friendships I've struck at the Tigers,
>from my days as a youngster in Ballarat and St.Kilda through to a finals
>win at the MCG against Carlton. I will now have more time to enjoy these
>friendships.
>
>It has been a great honour to have coached the RFC. To my successor and
>the players who are chosen for the coming draft, I wish them the same level
>of success and satisfaction. I will be with them in spirit all the way.
>
>Yours sincerely,
>
>D. Frawley
>

 

[CaptainCustard]

Sorry Diggles

Doesn't sound like there's a Santa Claus for you this week.

 

[Dean3]

What a load of twaddle.

 

[CaptainCustard]

Yep Deano, I was sucked in big time - wouldn't be the first time.

But looking at Danny last night - he looked a shattered man - maybe it's time 'cos he doesn't look like he has much fight in him.

 

[peejay]

Mate you must have nothing to do with your time !!!!