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  • Wil
    On the Rookie List
    • Jun 2004
    • 619

    #16
    ...team's main training on Thursday afternoon
    They only have one main training session per week? No wonder the team cohesion is poor.

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    • Sanecow
      Suspended by the MRP
      • Mar 2003
      • 6917

      #17
      Originally posted by Wil
      They only have one main training session per week? No wonder the team cohesion is poor.
      What do other AFL clubs do?

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      • Wil
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        • Jun 2004
        • 619

        #18
        Originally posted by Sanecow
        What do other AFL clubs do?
        I hope someone else can answer that, because I do not know. It seems a bit slack for full-time professionals though.

        I guess the "main session" is setting up tactics relevant to that weeks opposition - only really need one session for that. But still, why should Maxfield miss the other drills that help create teamwork, help understand your teammates strengths and weaknesses and help his damn kicking accuracy!

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        • originalswan
          On the Rookie List
          • Aug 2004
          • 550

          #19
          Look at it this way - How have we been travelling with him in Sydney full time?

          How has Maxfield's performance been?

          Perhaps he has had other things on his mind - this may help his short term performance!!!

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          • Vivien
            On the Rookie List
            • Apr 2005
            • 261

            #20
            What about a captaincy rotation policy? We're at a stage now where there are a lot of quality condenders for the role once Maxfield leaves. This could be a good opportunity for some of those players to step up to another level.

            On the flipside, with now being a time of instability and uncertainty, it could be unwise to shuffle things around too much. But a new captain or captains, even if temporary, could bring a fresh attitude and dynamic to the club, which I think right now is what is really needed.

            My opinion is that we should probably stick with Maxfield. He's delivered for us before and although I think he is carrying an injury, I'm certain he'll come good sooner or later.

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            • Captain
              Captain of the Side
              • Feb 2004
              • 3602

              #21
              Originally posted by cruiser
              I cant be bothered explaining something so obvious to you Scott, especially when you act like such a know it all smart arse most of the time.
              haha that's gold!

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              • ScottH
                It's Goodes to cheer!!
                • Sep 2003
                • 23665

                #22
                Originally posted by cruiser
                I cant be bothered explaining something so obvious to you Scott, especially when you act like such a know it all smart arse most of the time.
                If you want to attack me personally, try a PM, otherwise you are now in breach of the Forum Rules.

                2) flaming/abusive threads - If you have to have a go at someone personally, take it off the board. Everyone else doesn't need to see your hissy fits. Remember, "Play the ball, not the man". If you don't like a post, please don't flame back - it makes our job of moderation much harder. Just report the post to a moderator and let us handle it.
                Things that go on in your head are not necessarily "obvious" to others, that is why the Why question. If you choose not to answer, then fine!
                Last edited by ScottH; 3 May 2005, 01:25 PM.

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                • footyhead
                  Banned indefinitely by Moderators for posting totally inappropriate material
                  • May 2003
                  • 1367

                  #23
                  Besides the adverse affect of an absent captain has on a team and the bad example it has on young players (why wouldn't a future star seek to negotiate this arrangment for himself in a future contact ?? If the Swans wanted him enough they have set a precident which may not allow them selves not negotiate againts such a demand),
                  This is a public relations nightmare for Sydney, and a large step in the wrong direction for this club.

                  It reminds me of the Kangeroos abortive attempt at persuading the sydney public that they were serious about being a Sydney team when they did not even train i Sydney the week of their games !!

                  How are the Sydney public (esspecialy new fans) supposed to react to the fact that their captain only lives in their city half the time ???

                  Terrible and shocking situation for the club to be in.

                  Another reason Roos and Colless have to go !!!

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                  • originalswan
                    On the Rookie List
                    • Aug 2004
                    • 550

                    #24
                    Maxfield

                    I think that the players are mature enough to realise the situation Maxfield is in. I am sure training will not be diminished in any way if the captain is not there for two days of the week.

                    As my niece says build a bridge....

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                    • footyhead
                      Banned indefinitely by Moderators for posting totally inappropriate material
                      • May 2003
                      • 1367

                      #25
                      Originally posted by cruiser
                      I cant be bothered explaining something so obvious to you Scott, especially when you act like such a know it all smart arse most of the time.


                      haha that's gold!

                      I concur on both counts. How can you not see the idiocy of this situation ? Not to mention the damage to the Swans brand in the harbour city ??

                      We will be the laughing stock in rugby circles over this.

                      It gives all those haters of the Swans on the basis that we are just a Melbourne stooge a basis for their argument.

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                      • Barry Schneider
                        On the Rookie List
                        • Sep 2003
                        • 530

                        #26
                        Originally posted by footyhead
                        Originally posted by cruiser
                        haha that's gold!

                        I concur on both counts. How can you not see the idiocy of this situation ? Not to mention the damage to the Swans brand in the harbour city ??

                        We will be the laughing stock in rugby circles over this.

                        It gives all those haters of the Swans on the basis that we are just a Melbourne stooge a basis for their argument.
                        The Super 12 is close to its finals and league is nearing State of Origin I doubt any one in "rugby circles" would give a stuff where the Swans captain sleeps during the week.
                        No one hates the Swans more than you do FH.

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                        • footyhead
                          Banned indefinitely by Moderators for posting totally inappropriate material
                          • May 2003
                          • 1367

                          #27
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                          No one hates the Swans more than you do FH. [/B]
                          Not true my friend not true, but perhapes no won hates and supports the Swans as much as me, I will grant you that as a possibility !

                          PS, but actualy I don't hate them, I just hate their current administration, their current style of play and all the old Souths supporters who are having a negative influence on this clubs partial endevour to become a truely Sydney team.

                          Recent events have shown how committed they realy are to the Sydney market.

                          Sad sad times for the "Sydney" Swans, and also for Aussie rules in Sydney generaly.
                          Last edited by footyhead; 3 May 2005, 02:40 PM.

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                          • Barry Schneider
                            On the Rookie List
                            • Sep 2003
                            • 530

                            #28
                            Originally posted by footyhead
                            Not true my friend not true, but perhapes no won hates and supports the Swans as much as me, I will grant you that as a possibility !
                            Come on be honest.You have already posted your hatred of the Swans and hoped people in the club would die.Unfortunately that post was deleted.
                            Hardly the words of a supporter who loves their club.

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                            • footyhead
                              Banned indefinitely by Moderators for posting totally inappropriate material
                              • May 2003
                              • 1367

                              #29
                              I did not say I hoped people would die - prove it !!

                              Nudge, nudge, ,

                              Gotta love censorship !!!!

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