Connors

[Eric]

So you have watched him at Coburg consistently not putting in 110% have you? One good game? Shows you have no idea.

I didnt state it as fact hence the question mark...it was a question.

How about you read the actual post rather than frothing at the mouth attacking the poster!

I have watched him at Richmond not put in 110% and has pulled off some of the worst squibs i have seen in a Richmond jumper.

 

[Tigerfan]

Dimma will make the right call

 

[Col.E.Kurtz]

ahhh Dan Connors, the internet's great white hope for so many years. Nice to have him back to tease us one more time.

Who knows? Maybe after his long layoff through injury and suspension he has developed AFL level work ethic and discipline, a right foot, a more reliable left foot and the ability to make a tackle.

 

[checkside]

I didnt state it as fact hence the question mark...it was a question.

How about you read the actual post rather than frothing at the mouth attacking the poster!

I have watched him at Richmond not put in 110% and has pulled off some of the worst squibs i have seen in a Richmond jumper.

Lol :
How about get to a Coburg game and watch him consistently out perform the others. But hey, some people would rather sit on the computer and attack a player then actually get to a game

 

[mad_tiggy911]

I've seen Connors squib a few in the past as well. We do need forwards that can score though.

 

[Freezer]

I've seen Connors squib a few in the past as well. We do need forwards that can score though.

Miller did alright with Pia.

 

[Matiger]

Lol :
How about get to a Coburg game and watch him consistently out perform the others. But hey, some people would rather sit on the computer and attack a player then actually get to a game

I have not been to any Coburg games. How does he look physically? He has carried a bit of excess butt in the past.

 

[Mr Brightside]

Dimma will make the right call

Spot on.....Dan has loads of talent, beautiful left boot when his focused , can take a grab unlike the other small/mid forwards and he is capable of winning plenty of the pill when pushed up the ground....reckon it's more his body that's let him down in past 2 years rather then attitude, however maybe they go hand in hand....anyhow love to see the country lad make good

 

[craig]

Miller did alright with Pia.

Mightve done a tad better than alright there i reckon ;D ;D

 

[Eric]

Lol :
How about get to a Coburg game and watch him consistently out perform the others. But hey, some people would rather sit on the computer and attack a player then actually get to a game

Not all of us have the spare time to get down to watch Coburg every week. From what I have seen of Dan at AFL level and in the Coburg games i have watched he has proven he doesnt have what it takes.

Again i asked a question and you make a personal attack out of it. Whatever floats your boat chump...Congrats you win the internet :

 

[TigerMad]

I could never understand why a player with Morton's ability and X factor was not a required player,
especially when he was in the perfect age/experience bracket that the Tigers needed.

Now I see an actual game plan being implemented, I understand how important it is for EVERY player to be disciplined.
One hole left open and the opposition will carve their way through, forcing our midfield to exhaust themselves chasing bums all day, putting pressure on defence etc

My impression from seeing Connors play previously in the ones is that he may be in the same catagory as Morton?
Kicking the occassional bag and taking a hanger isnt enough, If you are wanting consistent team results from a developing team.

 

[tigerdave]

I could never understand why a player with Morton's ability and X factor was not a required player,
especially when he was in the perfect age/experience bracket that the Tigers needed.

Now I see an actual game plan being implemented, I understand how important it is for EVERY player to be disciplined.
One hole left open and the opposition will carve their way through, forcing our midfield to exhaust themselves chasing bums all day, putting pressure on defence etc

My impression from seeing Connors play previously in the ones is that he may be in the same catagory as Morton?
Kicking the occassional bag and taking a hanger isnt enough, If you are wanting consistent team results from a developing team.

Good post and spot on!

Team rules are there for everyone and if there not followed you suffer the consequences.

 

[Sintiger]

Good post and spot on!

Team rules are there for everyone and if there not followed you suffer the consequences.

Not sure if anyone disagrees with that. If Dan is following the team rules within the club and when he is playing for Coburg and he also plays well there in a position that we are not performing in at a senior level then he should be picked.
I think that's about all anyone is saying.

 

[Tigers of Old]

Good post and spot on!

Team rules are there for everyone and if there not followed you suffer the consequences.

Yep. Fair enough too.

 

[GoodOne]

Not all of us have the spare time to get down to watch Coburg every week. From what I have seen of Dan at AFL level and in the Coburg games i have watched he has proven he doesnt have what it takes.

Again i asked a question and you make a personal attack out of it. Whatever floats your boat chump...Congrats you win the internet :

Eric you clearly claimed that Connors has had enough chances and doesn't deserve any more chances. You also said:

Personally, I am amazed Connors didnt get delisted last year. He is as soft as they come on field and doesnt go when its his turn. His disposal is very ordinary as backed up by statistics and off field he comes across as incredibly lazy and arrogant.

....and the prospects of what we might gain are very minimal given he has proven time and again that he is a journeyman not up to AFL standard

...Has he consistently been the best or had one good game? What message does it tell the youngsters if a player is a party boy off field, doesnt work hard, pulls out of contests on field yet is consistenly rewarded ahead of a kid putting in 110%

It's clear from all this is that your basing his worthiness on the past, not on his attitude and performances this year. He has been a very good performer this year, is kicking goals, and has improved his defensive side. If he's on the list and exceeding expectations why wouldn't you give him another shot? With a player like Connors, you have to put past bias away, because if he has indeed turned the corner, then we're the ones who want to benefit from that. If he hasn't then very little is lost.

 

[Baloo]

With a player like Connors, you have to put past bias away, because if he has indeed turned the corner, then we're the ones who want to benefit from that.

That's one way to look at it, the other is that he's had more chances then most to sort himself out and embrace the opportunities RFC have given him yet he still screws up during the off season. The boy is in the Fevola bracket, but with a lot less skill.

 

[GoodOne]

That's one way to look at it, the other is that he's had more chances then most to sort himself out and embrace the opportunities RFC have given him yet he still screws up during the off season. The boy is in the Fevola bracket, but with a lot less skill.

Yes but bottom line is he's on our list, so why would you throw the opportunity for one last chance? Connors has a lot of skill, always has. Fevola bracket? Now we're going a bit silly.

 

[Baloo]

Not silly at all. Dan was fortunate enough not to be as high profile as Fev so we don't know what he got up to exactly, but the rumours suggest he's another that goes stupid when drunk, just like Fev.

I'd prefer the likes of Arnott get a run before Dan, but if we have a hole in the seniors and there is no one else but Connors who can play it, then give him a run. I wouldn't want to see the club doing Connors any more favours.

 

[Eric]

Eric you clearly claimed that Connors has had enough chances and doesn't deserve any more chances. You also said:

Personally, I am amazed Connors didnt get delisted last year. He is as soft as they come on field and doesnt go when its his turn. His disposal is very ordinary as backed up by statistics and off field he comes across as incredibly lazy and arrogant.

....and the prospects of what we might gain are very minimal given he has proven time and again that he is a journeyman not up to AFL standard

...Has he consistently been the best or had one good game? What message does it tell the youngsters if a player is a party boy off field, doesnt work hard, pulls out of contests on field yet is consistenly rewarded ahead of a kid putting in 110%

It's clear from all this is that your basing his worthiness on the past, not on his attitude and performances this year. He has been a very good performer this year, is kicking goals, and has improved his defensive side. If he's on the list and exceeding expectations why wouldn't you give him another shot? With a player like Connors, you have to put past bias away, because if he has indeed turned the corner, then we're the ones who want to benefit from that. If he hasn't then very little is lost.

It is our persistance with players like Connors, Gourdis, Meyer, Pettifer, Hyde, Jackson, White, Casserly types who remain on our list despite proving they are not up to AFL level that is holding us back. How long do you need to hold onto a small player before you cut them? If they havent shown something by 22 chances are they wont

 

[Eric]

Not silly at all. Dan was fortunate enough not to be as high profile as Fev so we don't know what he got up to exactly, but the rumours suggest he's another that goes stupid when drunk, just like Fev.

I'd prefer the likes of Arnott get a run before Dan, but if we have a hole in the seniors and there is no one else but Connors who can play it, then give him a run. I wouldn't want to see the club doing Connors any more favours.

Agree entirely. Once he is out on the field i will support him 110% but how many chances can one bloke have? Maybe need to get Cousins back to give him another to the chops to bring him back to earth a bit