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  • swantastic
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    • Jan 2006
    • 7275

    #46
    Originally posted by NMWBloods
    As for the Abletts, Gary Jr will always be a far better footballer than Luke, but I hope they both continue to improve!
    Originally posted by NMWBloods
    Because I think he(Jr) has far more skill and football smarts.
    Originally posted by NMWBloods
    Who said that?
    You ,check out your own quotes.
    Now this is a thread that i would expect on the ego -centric, wank session that is redandwhiteonline.com...

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    • Yakety_Yak
      On the Rookie List
      • Sep 2006
      • 58

      #47
      Originally posted by NMWBloods
      Perfect example of one-eyed support -- no one else would pick LA over GA.

      Bloods ... not even a good example !!!

      Would the "Bloods" culture and even committment bonding have arisen if "Gods SON" ...GA.. played his "win it off my own boot" style, glamour recruit....more media attention & blab than Davo?... and more jealousy !!!!

      How much would that have taken out of the salary cap compared to Cortina (with a huge donk) LA? Could you see Roosey trying to explain to GA he doesn't want him to get a kick just run with Judd or Edwards or Crawford all day shut him down and get the hard ball and cause a stoppage?

      GA is more stylish and skilled for sure....SO FAR.... but less of a team player.... 72 years!

      Yes I am 50% blind ... MOST OF THE TIME!
      Last edited by Yakety_Yak; 23 May 2007, 05:00 PM.

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      • swantastic
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        • Jan 2006
        • 7275

        #48
        Originally posted by Yakety_Yak
        Bloods ... not even a good example !!!

        Would the "Bloods" culture and even committment bonding have arisen if "Gods SON" ...GA.. played his "win it off my own boot" style, glamour recruit....more media attention & blab than Davo?... and more jealousy !!!!

        How much would that have taken out of the salary cap compared to Cortina (with a huge donk) LA?

        GA is more stylish and skilled for sure....SO FAR.... but less of a team player.... 72 years!

        Yes I am 50% blind ... MOST OF THE TIME!
        Nothing wrong with being blind
        Now this is a thread that i would expect on the ego -centric, wank session that is redandwhiteonline.com...

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        • reigning premier
          Suspended by the MRP
          • Sep 2006
          • 4335

          #49
          Originally posted by NMWBloods
          Doesn't make it right.
          Don't make it wrong either.... But most of all, it doesn't make it surprising!

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          • smasher
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            • Jan 2005
            • 627

            #50
            I actually agree with Liz.Luke doesn't have the panache of young Gary.Players like him don't come along often.Nathan reminds me of a young foal still finding his feet.On the other hand,Luke is a damn good footballer who has only one obvious fault which is his disposals.They have let him down on occassions.At least with him you know he's going to give 100% and he always gets in there for the hard ball.He's not showy but a good old fashioned footballer.He'd be one of the first picked each week for the Swannies IMO.

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            • swansrule100
              The quarterback
              • May 2004
              • 4538

              #51
              Originally posted by swantastic
              You ,check out your own quotes.

              he didnt say he had no skills and footy smarts, just that gary jnr has more than luke, which with all due respect to luke is true.

              Bloods also said he hoped they both continue to improve!
              Theres not much left to say

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              • NMWBloods
                Taking Refuge!!
                • Jan 2003
                • 15819

                #52
                Originally posted by swantastic
                You ,check out your own quotes.
                So how does that translate to "he has no skill or footy smarts so he is a crap footy player"? It doesn't!
                Captain Logic is not steering this tugboat.

                "[T]here are things that matter more and he's reading and thinking about them: heaven, reincarnation. Life and death are the only things that are truly a matter of life and death. Not football."

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                • swantastic
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                  • Jan 2006
                  • 7275

                  #53
                  Originally posted by NMWBloods
                  So how does that translate to "he has no skill or footy smarts so he is a crap footy player"? It doesn't!
                  You said Jr has more footy smarts and skills than LA,so how does that make him a better player?LA has guts,determination,puts his body on the line for the team.
                  Ablett almost knocking that guys head off to keep the ball in play in the last few minutes.
                  Sure you need skill and smarts but you also need what LA's got which IMO doesnt mean he is a lesser player than Jr.
                  Now this is a thread that i would expect on the ego -centric, wank session that is redandwhiteonline.com...

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                  • NMWBloods
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                    • Jan 2003
                    • 15819

                    #54
                    Originally posted by reigning premier
                    Don't make it wrong either.... But most of all, it doesn't make it surprising!
                    No, not surprising, but a little dull.
                    Captain Logic is not steering this tugboat.

                    "[T]here are things that matter more and he's reading and thinking about them: heaven, reincarnation. Life and death are the only things that are truly a matter of life and death. Not football."

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                    • NMWBloods
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                      • Jan 2003
                      • 15819

                      #55
                      Originally posted by swantastic
                      You said Jr has more footy smarts and skills than LA,so how does that make him a better player?LA has guts,determination,puts his body on the line for the team.Sure you need skill and smarts but you also need what LA's got which IMO doesnt mean he is a lesser player than Jr.
                      Surely this doesn't need a response...?
                      Captain Logic is not steering this tugboat.

                      "[T]here are things that matter more and he's reading and thinking about them: heaven, reincarnation. Life and death are the only things that are truly a matter of life and death. Not football."

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                      • liz
                        Veteran
                        Site Admin
                        • Jan 2003
                        • 16770

                        #56
                        Originally posted by NMWBloods
                        Surely this doesn't need a response...?
                        I am not going to start arguing that Luke is a better player than Gary, much as I like our Ablett.

                        But it isn't quite as straightforward as saying that just because a player has more skill and footy smarts than another, he is necessarily a better player.

                        Take Brett Kirk vs Nick Davis.

                        Or Paul Kelly vs Derek Kickett.

                        All useful players to have in your side but I know which of each pair I'd pick if I had to choose.

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                        • NMWBloods
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                          • Jan 2003
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                          #57
                          Yes, of course application is important, but would anyone say Gary Ablett does not work hard at getting the football?
                          Captain Logic is not steering this tugboat.

                          "[T]here are things that matter more and he's reading and thinking about them: heaven, reincarnation. Life and death are the only things that are truly a matter of life and death. Not football."

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                          • NMWBloods
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                            • Jan 2003
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                            #58
                            Originally posted by Yakety_Yak
                            Could you see Roosey trying to explain to GA he doesn't want him to get a kick just run with Judd or Edwards or Crawford all day shut him down and get the hard ball and cause a stoppage?
                            Why would you even consider doing that with G Ablett...
                            Captain Logic is not steering this tugboat.

                            "[T]here are things that matter more and he's reading and thinking about them: heaven, reincarnation. Life and death are the only things that are truly a matter of life and death. Not football."

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                            • swantastic
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                              • Jan 2006
                              • 7275

                              #59
                              Originally posted by NMWBloods
                              Yes, of course application is important, but would anyone say Gary Ablett does not work hard at getting the football?
                              Ah,application matters now,because i thought you only needed skill and footy smarts to be a good player
                              Last edited by swantastic; 24 May 2007, 06:07 AM.
                              Now this is a thread that i would expect on the ego -centric, wank session that is redandwhiteonline.com...

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                              • swantastic
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                                • Jan 2006
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                                #60
                                Originally posted by NMWBloods
                                Why would you even consider doing that with G Ablett...
                                GA is a good player he's got smarts and skill you dont want to waste that,so you might as well put tagger on them because they have little skill and footy smarts.
                                Now this is a thread that i would expect on the ego -centric, wank session that is redandwhiteonline.com...

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