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Sydney Stack
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There may well have been a valid cultural reason for him being in Northam in December. Some secondary ceremonial thing perhaps but the family's social media posts don't support that.
Are they the same ones that circled around Cousins, Chick, Mainwaring et al, hoping to ply their wares and wreaking havoc? Eagles are not a good life choice.
Sydney's current situation is not racist, its political.
Not sure if this one has been mentioned, a couple of months back a young female dentist was sentenced and subsequently gaoled in WA for breaching Covid conditions. Not held in custody.
McGowan and his cronies have pleased the majority of West Aussies though with these simplistic and myopic covid responses. Certainly not a visionary leader this one!
Not sure if this one has been mentioned, a couple of months back a young female dentist was sentenced and subsequently gaoled in WA for breaching Covid conditions. Not held in custody.
McGowan and his cronies have pleased the majority of West Aussies though with these simplistic and myopic covid responses. Certainly not a visionary leader this one!
The dentist wasn't held in Jail leading to her court date. She didn't even turn up to the first hearing. She was only jailed after pleading guilty in court. Sydney is yet to have his case heard let alone enter a plea.
That's because she applied for and was granted bail.
As she, as a female, when supposed to be isolation is entitled to do so.
As a male Sydney is not entitled to front court to apply for bail when in isolation.
It makes zero sense but it's got nothing to do with McGowan.
It's an archaic regulation enshrined within the laws that the WA Prisons operate under.
Take away the COVID-19 discretions for a moment, not too many players would survive being involved in two street fights within a few months and get another chance. By all means help Stack through his current plight with support but imo he's lost his chance. That's life, most of us have our battles in life, and you live by your decisions. He's had plenty of chances, was given a lifeline, there's a thousand willing to take his place and live by the rules. Give it to someone who values the unique opportunity.
My fear with this bloke is draggin* others down with him , that will be the 64,000 question on the lips of our leadership team . Can he genuinely focus on the work required without being drawn and distracted to the city lights . I personally have my doubts , within the club they will know best
Could have exactly the opposite effect too.
Others will see the mess Stacka has heaped upon himself and wonder why the hell would they put themselves through all that crap, just for a big night or two on the *smile*. They might also come to appreciate the work that the footy club is willing to put into Stacka n perhaps others who might at times fall into the steaming pile inadvertently.
Stacka's got a heap of work to do, to figure his life out n sort out what he actually wants to do with himself. It's harder for some than others, but he needs to pull the finger out big time as he'll rapidly run out of support if he keeps crappin all over the opportunities he's been given.
A few have said it and I reckon it's the only thing that makes any sense. If giving Stack another chance will generate ill feeling, or potentially weaken the no dh rule we have, then help the kid, but away from the club.
I reckon the senior players have the majority say in this. As well as hearing specifically what Sheds, Shai, DRioli and Marlion even think.
I reckon the senior players have the majority say in this. As well as hearing specifically what Sheds, Shai, DRioli and Marlion even think.
That's why clubs have leadership groups. This isn't a list management decision, we all know he's good enough. The leadership group represents the players as a collective.
I agree that particular post was uncalled for, but bleating about freedom of speech then complaining about a post the moment it offends your conservative sensibilities is Right wing 101.
I'd suggest making broad generalisations about the character of a significant percentage of forum members, based on the act of one, is beneath the qualities we expect of this forum. Head back to the politics board if you're looking for a political debate.
Would you like me to repeat the complete post for your enlightenment? Then we can properly discuss its merits.I agree that particular post was uncalled for, but bleating about freedom of speech then complaining about a post the moment it offends your conservative sensibilities is Right wing 101.
Prior to that post, I don't think there has been anything in this thread that is out of line. Feel free to highlight anything you believe qualifies as race-baiting.
AFL recruiting guru warns ‘massive alarm bells’ for jailed Richmond youngster Sydney Stack
David ZitaFox Sports
December 23, 2020
AFL recruiting guru Michael Ablett believes Sydney Stack may've played his last game for Richmond following his alleged breach of Western Australia's quarantine laws.
Stack will spend Christmas behind bars after being arrested on Saturday and refused bail, with police alleging the 20-year-old breached the state’s quarantine laws which were triggered when his flight from Victoria made a stopover in Adelaide.
Ablett, who served as the AFL National Talent Football Manager for six years before becoming WA’s Talent Pathway Manager until recently, helped make Stack a member of the national academy before he was drafted in 2019, but admitted the Tigers now faced a difficult call.
“We selected him out of the under-16 championships into the national academy because we just thought he was an elite talent. His talent was never questioned, but we were aware of the challenges we faced in terms of getting things right off-field,” he told foxfooty.com.au.
“The tough position that Richmond are in is that they know he’s an elite talent probably in their best 26 to 28 players, but it’s bigger than that now.
“Football clubs are a business and we’re in a tough economic climate where sponsors are hard to retain.”
Stack’s alleged quarantine breach could mark the second time this year he has flouted strict rules, with he and teammate Callum Coleman-Jones fined, banned for 10 games and sent home from Queensland’s AFL hub in September after getting into a fight outside a strip club.
Ablett said the biggest question mark around Stack had always been his off-field behaviour and the possibility he had broken strict rules twice “would be ringing massive alarm bells”.
For Ablett, the most pressing concern for Richmond, other than Stack’s welfare, would be the cultural ramifications at the club and any impressionable young teammates.
“The question you have to ask yourself is, ‘Are they going to take anyone else down with them and if so how many?’ That’s the greatest concern - you’ve got the commercial aspect and the other aspect is how much damage are they going to do to other players,” he said.
“I think the club is in a very difficult position. If it was a one-off I think you forgive and try and educate, but when it could be now twice I’d be really concerned and with the type of culture they’ve created I don’t think they’re going to stand for much more.”
Who the *smile* is Ablett?
He should just hang out with the fkkunckle Sheehan.
