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Footy Show
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Tiger74 said:
About 28 more seconds than I lasted. As soon as I heard the backing music (or was someone playing guitar in the room?) it was back to the cricket.
I have no issue with such speeches, and no issue with Robbo - who comes across as being an emotional kinda guy. However IMHO, the presence of cameras makes it feel contrived, and if emotional retirement speeches are personal, perhaps they are best kept behind closed doors.
IanG said:
:hihi
I think it's the only 5 minutes of the footy show i have found interesting/entertaining all year so I'll forgive em that one.
Tiger74 said:
I think it's more about a) the uncertainty of if he gets to go on (he has to have a club take him after all) and the realisation it has come to an end at the club he has been his whole career and playing with his teammates.
He spoke later of understanding the need for evolution in the club and the need for him and whelan/wheatley etc to make room for young bucks to keep the list turning over.
It's a ruthless game footy, gotta love it.
Dyer Disciple said:
possibly, but the player still wants to kick on. Did Tiv have a big cry like this on the Footy Show (even though he knew his chances of getting a new gig were minimal)?
If they chair RR off the field in round 22...... :-X
alexwern said:
Agree. If anyone saw RR STANDING around for the Casey Scorpions a couple of weeks ago, with his bottom lip hanging down, and his 'I'm better than this' attitude pasted all over his non efforts, taking the spot of a young player desperate to have a crack, these words will only ring of self aggrandisement.
Very impressive use of the english language Alex. I'm just going off to find out what it means.Eat the rich said:
Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe Robo was recruited thanks to the footy show - All most Football Legends. Took a big spec x 2, Melbourne thought he had something watched a few games and then drafted him end of year.
I didn't see the footyshow so apologise if it was mentioned.
I didn't see the footyshow so apologise if it was mentioned.
I wonder if they'll interview Hardwick tonight?
Interesting questions could be asked about the North coaching selection process that could make it uncomfortable for Brayshaw.
There's also an interesting question that could be asked about indigenous players. There was a rumour that this was a sticking point on the Essendon job for Hardwick:
http://www.puntroadend.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=33104.msg831734#msg831734
Given the Tigers ties to the new Australian Institute for Indigenous Learning and Skills Development, and the work they've been doing in the NT, it'd be interesting to know how this issue was handled (if it was an issue at all). Then again, it is far too serious a question for the Footy show. Let's leave it at making Brayshaw uncomfortable!
Interesting questions could be asked about the North coaching selection process that could make it uncomfortable for Brayshaw.
There's also an interesting question that could be asked about indigenous players. There was a rumour that this was a sticking point on the Essendon job for Hardwick:
http://www.puntroadend.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=33104.msg831734#msg831734
Given the Tigers ties to the new Australian Institute for Indigenous Learning and Skills Development, and the work they've been doing in the NT, it'd be interesting to know how this issue was handled (if it was an issue at all). Then again, it is far too serious a question for the Footy show. Let's leave it at making Brayshaw uncomfortable!
se7en said:
That's right.
Melbourne were looking for bargain basement deals because they were flat broke and went out on left field picks, Cam Schwab saw him on the footy show, had a couple of look/chats and next thing he was signed. Same time as...can't think of his name (?)think he was their full back, retired few years ago. He was a hockey player and had barely played aussie rules.
Mr Pumblechook said:
Was wondering the same thing, I would have thought so, surely?
I never read the indigenous thing with him as racist more than a different philosophy of being uncompromising and insisting team rules are the same for everyone. However it's a good point you make as there is a lot of speculation still as to wether it is true or urban myth, or something in between.
It would be a great question. Ever think of a change of job? :hihi
Dyer Disciple said:
Agree that I never thought it racist. However I think that increasingly teams recognise that we need to be flexible with how we treat everyone. I.e., what works for A might not work for B.
I was worried that it reflected an attitude of inflexibility in Hardwick, however yesterday's press conference went a long way to allaying those fears, with his talk of always learning.
Mr Pumblechook said:
One of the reasons I've never paid it much attention is he has played at Port Adelaide and Essendon, two of the most prominent clubs for having indigenous players. I think he would have a pretty good understanding of the pro's and con's of the topic. I'd find it hard to believe Hardwick doesn't recognise the differences in culture and the effects that could have on a player, especially a young developing one.
Barnzy said:
So long as nothing silly is said, the exposure is good for the club. Because once the finals start, there won't be much talk about the Tigers.
