Connors

[GoodOne]

Has played 5 games. Stop trying to patronise me. I mean in every match report i have read the coaches have commented about him lacking fitness and doing nothing for 3/4 of the game but having a decent quarter. Not good enough at AFL level.

Patronising you? You're talking gibberish. What reports are you looking at? Please refer me to the url? Deserves a chance, only fitness is the query and I am sure this will be discussed at the selection table.

Some Connors reports here:

20/5 Dan Connors
Produced a good, four-quarter effort. Kicked 4.2 and was clearly the team’s best forward. Hopefully, he has overcome the niggling injuries that have been restricting him in recent weeks and he can play consistent games of this standard over the next few weeks, to put pressure on for AFL selection.

12/5 Dan Connors
Had an outstanding first quarter, where he kicked three goals and should have had four. Looked set for a big one, but, unfortunately, his body seized up. Despite playing on for most of the game, his movement was restricted.

5/5 Dan Connors
A steady improvement from the previous week. Took some strong, contested marks and put himself in good positions to win the ball. His return of 18 disposals, with six shots at goal, is a decent standard to build on.

22/4 Dan Connors
It was great to see Dan back after a few weeks off with injury. As a result, he played only 60% game time, but he looked lively around the ball and took his usual ‘hanger’. More game time next weekend and, hopefully, he will start to produce the high standard of football he is capable of.

 

[Rosy]

I doubt form and fitness are the only reasons Dan hasn't got a guernsey. Very lucky the club have managed to keep some of his exploits in house, especially considering past behaviour. He's been out of favour for good reason. Maybe he'll get a few games to build him up as trade bait. Jeckyl and Hyde maybe linus but it's no good when that off-field behaviour impacts on our club. Very disappointing and I hope Dan pulls his head in soon.

 

[evo]

Interesting Rosy that the perception on here is very negative towards Dan. Shane Edwards said in his interview that he tries to emulate Conners in his approach to the game because his preperation is so good. And desptie his party boy antics, he did get injured a couple of pre seasons ago through doing extra work and overtraining.

As you have pointed out previously, Connors can actually out-bench Richo. Given his body shape that sort of strength doesn't come from being slack-ass goof off.

 

[Tigers of Old]

He's still on the list but I've looked past Connors because I think the decisions been made after his indiscretions late last year.

Could be wrong but reckon these 'niggling injuries' seem like a smokescreen for his non selection. Given our small forward troubles if it were anyone else with those numbers, they'd be getting a game.

Think O'Hanlon will get the next chance that comes up for a small forward.

 

[Magic17]

I think he has pulled his head in, and I reckon he's working hard towards resurrecting his career. Wouldn't be surprised to see him given another go in the second half of the season.Fingers crossed as he has that x factor and adds valuable depth.

 

[chriso72]

I doubt form and fitness are the only reasons Dan hasn't got a guernsey. Very lucky the club have managed to keep some of his exploits in house, especially considering past behaviour. He's been out of favour for good reason. Maybe he'll get a few games to build him up as trade bait. Jeckyl and Hyde maybe linus but it's no good when that off-field behaviour impacts on our club. Very disappointing and I hope Dan pulls his head in soon.

Please tell more

 

[Sintiger]

I doubt form and fitness are the only reasons Dan hasn't got a guernsey. Very lucky the club have managed to keep some of his exploits in house, especially considering past behaviour. He's been out of favour for good reason. Maybe he'll get a few games to build him up as trade bait. Jeckyl and Hyde maybe linus but it's no good when that off-field behaviour impacts on our club. Very disappointing and I hope Dan pulls his head in soon.

Has he done anything since the incident he was suspended for in the pre season? If not then he should be picked on form and fitness, full stop. Do you know something other than what he has already been punished for?

 

[poppa x]

Has he done anything since the incident he was suspended for in the pre season? If not then he should be picked on form and fitness, full stop. Do you know something other than what he has already been punished for?

I have to defend Rosy here.
Rosy does know more because I told her about an incident involving Dan and me that occurred after the 12 week suspension incident.
I'm not going to say more than that. And I know PRE Posters will demand I step up to the plate and "name names, etc" but I'm not going to go into specifics. So suck it up.
I told Rosy some of the details because I needed her assistance, which she gave and I'm grateful for.
IMO Dan is not yet playing AFL because the Club is adopting an extremely cautious approach due to his off field behaviour. But I stress, this is only my opinion.

 

[Rosy]

Please tell more

Dan has been in hot water again this year but I'm not going to elaborate. As far as I'm concerned he's/we're lucky the media didn't get wind of it. Very disappointing behaviour. His non-selection may only be due to form and fitness, I wouldn't have a clue, but I'd be very surprised if other factors haven't played a part as well. I hope he's finally decided to pull his head in. I've been a big supporter of Dan but he's had a lot of chances.

 

[Punxsutawney Phil]

Dan has been in hot water again this year but I'm not going to elaborate. As far as I'm concerned he's/we're lucky the media didn't get wind of it. Very disappointing behaviour. His non-selection may only be due to form and fitness, I wouldn't have a clue, but I'd be very surprised if other factors haven't played a part as well. I hope he's finally decided to pull his head in. I've been a big supporter of Dan but he's had a lot of chances.

It seems some people never learn, no matter how many chances or warnings they get.

Disappointing to hear.

 

[Sintiger]

I have to defend Rosy here.
Rosy does know more because I told her about an incident involving Dan and me that occurred after the 12 week suspension incident.
I'm not going to say more than that. And I know PRE Posters will demand I step up to the plate and "name names, etc" but I'm not going to go into specifics. So suck it up.
I told Rosy some of the details because I needed her assistance, which she gave and I'm grateful for.
IMO Dan is not yet playing AFL because the Club is adopting an extremely cautious approach due to his off field behaviour. But I stress, this is only my opinion.

Ok fair enough.
People can only post on what they know and as far as we all know or knew is that he did something preseason for which he was suspended. If there is something else then it's a different situation.

 

[Merveille]

He needs a good girl-freind, that's all.

Anybody?

On previous posts, I don't think people should throw things out into the wind in a public place like this. It is either printable on here or it isn't, keep it to yourself. Now all that happens is people speculate - perhaps thinking worse of him than they should, or minimising what he did. Helps nobody, including him. If he has wronged you, deal with it through the proper processes, but if it's brought up on here, it should be explained.

 

[Tigers of Old]

Yet he still hasn't been sacked? Must be a Dimma favourite.

On previous posts, I don't think people should throw things out into the wind in a public place like this. It is either printable on here or it isn't, keep it to yourself. Now all that happens is people speculate - perhaps thinking worse of him than they should, or minimising what he did. Helps nobody, including him. If he has wronged you, deal with it through the proper processes, but if it's brought up on here, it should be explained.

Agree 100%. At the very least belongs on the rumour board.

 

[Leysy Days]

Agreed Merv,

Reminds leysy of the factually incorrect character assasination of Wayne Campbell on PRE for Tuck not getting a game.

 

[Big Cat Lover]

On previous posts, I don't think people should throw things out into the wind in a public place like this. It is either printable on here or it isn't, keep it to yourself. Now all that happens is people speculate - perhaps thinking worse of him than they should, or minimising what he did. Helps nobody, including him. If he has wronged you, deal with it through the proper processes, but if it's brought up on here, it should be explained.

Agree, although have no reason not to believe poppa.

We get a claim of inappropriate behaviour to which Connors has no right of reply. Posts alluding to improper behaviour serve no purpose -should be on the Rumour board.

 

[Rosy]

On previous posts, I don't think people should throw things out into the wind in a public place like this. It is either printable on here or it isn't, keep it to yourself. Now all that happens is people speculate - perhaps thinking worse of him than they should, or minimising what he did. Helps nobody, including him. If he has wronged you, deal with it through the proper processes, but if it's brought up on here, it should be explained.

Crap. Going into specific detail wouldn't make an ounce of difference to the info that he's been in hot water again.

 

[TigerForce]

Can Rosy tell us what happened in cryptic notes? ;D

 

[Baloo]

Put the details aside for a moment, I think the most telling thing is that no one seems surprised that Dan got himself into trouble again.

 

[Rosy]

Agree 100%. At the very least belongs on the rumour board.

We get a claim of inappropriate behaviour to which Connors has no right of reply. Posts alluding to improper behaviour serve no purpose -should be on the Rumour board.

Interesting how it's always the same few detractors. It is not a rumour so why should it be on the rumour board. Dan has every right of reply here if he wishes to. The Club do too. I am not anonymous to them and we are in regular contact. If they felt claims Dan got into another unfortunate situation this year were nothing but rumour they could contact me, in fact I'd expect no less. Plenty at the Club know my name, address and phone number.

 

[Tigers of Old]

Interesting how it's always the same few detractors. It is not a rumour so why should it be on the rumour board.

It's a rumour until there's substantiated fact.

This is a pretty serious public accusation and if true (I have no reason to doubt it given his history) I am amazed he is on the list still given the amount of rhetoric that's come from the club re last chances etc.

Look forward to hearing from the club. I'm sure some journo reading the boards will ask them the question soon enough.