is 50 games banner worthy

[ScottH]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
How about in protest have no banner...

[Thunder Shaker]

I don't believe 50 games is worth putting on a banner. Many players who reach that milestone don't go on to reach 100. If we had joint milestones then it would be OK.

If 50 games is not worth putting on a banner, what do we put in its place?

[Sanecow]

50 games is probably worth putting on a banner for a dud or perpetually injured player who spent five years getting there (not naming any names).

[monopoly19]

I think Aaron Henneman had his 50th noted on the Bombers banner when we played Essendon this year. He probably deserved some recognition cause it's highly unlikely he'll get any further!

[ScottH]

Originally posted by monopoly19
I think Aaron Henneman had his 50th noted on the Bombers banner when we played Essendon this year. He probably deserved some recognition cause it's highly unlikely he'll get any further!

I thought it was just to save them coming up with a witty saying, for a week.

[giant]

Originally posted by monopoly19
I think Aaron Henneman had his 50th noted on the Bombers banner when we played Essendon this year. He probably deserved some recognition cause it's highly unlikely he'll get any further!

yes, given what you hear the Bombers say about Henneman, I'm surprised it wasn't along the lines of "Congrats Aaron! Now, have you considered your career options?"

[BAM_BAM]

we've had players in the past celebrate their 50th with a banner mention.

Remember the debacle a couple of years ago with Tadhg not getting to run through the banner noting his 50th game as the winds at the MCG were so strong they didn't raise the banners at all and only had a guard of honour (for want of a better phrase) of flags to run through.

[Sanecow]

Originally posted by ScottH
I thought it was just to save them coming up with a witty saying, for a week.

The Bombers have it tough: "flying high" isn't that pithy without "feathers will fly".

[NMWBloods]

How about building it into the witty saying for the week;

50 games is really great
But another win
Is a better cause to celebrate

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by BAM_BAM
we've had players in the past celebrate their 50th with a banner mention.

Remember the debacle a couple of years ago with Tadhg not getting to run through the banner noting his 50th game as the winds at the MCG were so strong they didn't raise the banners at all and only had a guard of honour (for want of a better phrase) of flags to run through.

Did the heavens collapse, mountains split apart and oceans boil because there wasn't a banner to run through...?

[BAM_BAM]

no but Magic did his hammy in the final minutes

[ScottH]

Originally posted by BAM_BAM
no but Magic did his hammy in the final minutes

That was Hall's fault, played on after a mark and kicked too wide making MOL stretch!!! He should of taken his time, we ere a mile in front.

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by BAM_BAM
no but Magic did his hammy in the final minutes

Ah - that game. So that's why we need to keep the banners!!

[Newbie]

I think the banner for the coming game should be:
"Play safe. Make sure there is no injury".

[Tuesday]

I think it's a great achievement, but don't think his milestone should neccessarily be on a banner.
It'll go out on the team list tonight, so those who think of themselves as journos (such as TM! ) will have something to add to their stories come the weekend.

But nonetheless, congrats Nog!