-
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect... MT -
Gee, i really hope he delivers for on the field IF he does come back considering what a massive amount of hype this has beenComment
-
This whole saga is very Zzzzzzzzzzzz-Comment
-
This whole drama seems to be more related to publicising his book, so i do agree on the "me me me". I can understand the general frustration of the fanbase, at least a confirmation on the timeframe would probably seem reasonable.
Even Fairfax and News Ltd publications are now referring to it as a "saga" and it's hard not to be "just hurry up" about it all.
I think it's more than fair for Swans fans to demand an answer. I think most of us have been more than patient and sick of the ongoing speculation (that has managed to form part of two summers now)Comment
-
It does all come across as rather self indulgent.He had observed that people who did lie were, on the whole, more resourceful and ambitious and successful than people who did not lie.Comment
-
Sheeze, I wouldn't want to be Tadgh right now. Irish papers saying one thing, Australian papers saying another, family wanting one thing, long term girlfriend wanting something else, rain and green grass one side, sun and surf on the other, Clubs split between genetically engineered Gaelic family and the Sydney Swans AFL family, being a hero at one side of the world, and again on the other. Everyone wanting final answers, NOW. Shoot, who would want to be an Irish AFL player!!!!If you've never jumped from one couch to the other to save yourself from lava then you didn't have a childhoodComment
-
the interesting thing is that we are very much after a Back........a back flanker either back pocket or HF flank............our counter attack with Shaw was very sound but to have two players of this ability we would be very dangerous.....
It doesnt appear we have many other good options for achieving a quick back with established pedigree of games in the AFL............
The main concern for me is that our Coaches see this area as a real weakness and if Tag doesnt join the Swans for 2010........who will join Shaw as a punchy counter attack defender ??"be tough, only when it gets tough"
Comment
-
Mattner and Malceski are two obvious candidates, given that's probably where they play their best football. Jack could probably play there too. Maybe Thornton. On paper, Barlow should be able to, though he was horrible when played in defence last year. And while they are not overly relevant to 2010, Heath and Gilchrist have HBF written all over them if they make it to senior level.
I wouldn't have thought it's the area of greatest concernComment
-
i wonder why they want Tag for only one season ?
I also wonder how many top4 teams would Malceski, Bevan, LRT and Mattner start in ?
Bolton, Shaw are givens !
I would like to see Barlow given a little more time to develop as a Back due to long clearing kicks, his speed for a tall guy and his ability to play as a midfielder at his height is a little rare
he has been in the top 3 runners for the 3km pre season routines for the Swans last couple years in a row !..........if they persisted with LRT you would think they would get value for money with Barlow also and especially flexibility for match upsLast edited by Auntie.Gerald; 8 November 2009, 04:48 PM."be tough, only when it gets tough"
Comment
-
Who says they only want him for one more season?
But he himself has said his body was shot when he went back to Ireland. Hopefully a year off has given his shoulders and knees a decent chance to recouperate but we (or he/the club) won't know until he's back playing.Comment
-
Geelong have lost Harley; they'd take LRT (admittedly a very different type of player) like a shot, as would several other teams. And an in-form Malceski, together with Mattner, would be a welcome addition to the Saints (I'd put them both above Dempster and the Clarkes).He reminds him of the guys, close-set, slow, and never rattled, who were play-makers on the team. (John Updike, seeing Josh Kennedy in a crystal ball)Comment
-
I agree with Primmy. If there is any truth in the Irish paper reports it sounds
like he is a young man (young to me anyway) being torn in two who really doesn't yet know what he really wants/what is best for him to do. It is possible that he is still working through the grief process and issues surrounding his father's death if he still angry about having been in Australia and not in Ireland getting to know his father better, and after his father's death not being there for his mother and family. Maybe coming back to Sydney will help clarify his thinking. I think it will be a mistake for him to be pressured into making a decision to please others, no matter how frustrating for we Swannie fans. It is after all mostly the media that is making his non-decision into a saga.
Comment
-
ST KILDA 2009 GF starting backs
B: Jason Blake, Zac Dawson, Steven Baker
HB: Brendon Goddard, Sam Fisher, Sam Gilbert"be tough, only when it gets tough"
Comment
- If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
- RWO Forum Rules (PLEASE READ FIRST)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Your posts may be deleted, without warning or notification at moderator discretion, for breach of any of the RWO rules set out below. If you have any questions or concerns about post/thread removal, please feel free to PM a moderator or Email us at [email protected]
Do not post your queries on the main boards. Such posts WILL be removed, without further explanation.
Constant breaches of the rules will result in your access to RWO being reduced as the Moderator / Administrator group see fit. RWO uses the vBulletin Infraction System to deal with breaches of the RWO rules. All Infractions have an expiry date. Such an expiry date may be as short as 10 days or as long as 6 months. Multiple infractions, depending on the number of points a member accumulates, WILL result in temporary bans from the site and CAN result in a permanent ban. Please note that some Infractions have an expiry date of "Never" and WILL result in the RWO member being banned from the site immediately.
1) Signatures / Avatars
Keep signatures under 4 lines of standard sized fonts (if you must use large fonts, use just one line) as a courtesy to all users who read the forums.
Do not use signatures / avatars as an opportunity to make jibes at other forum members. This will be considered to be sniping (refer Rule 6 below). You may not refer to another RWO forum member, or quote anything they have written, without permission from that member. Using an anonymous tag does not make it acceptable. If quotes are not removed, we reserve the right to remove them, without notification. If in doubt as to whether something is acceptable or not, don't use it!
2) Spamming
Advertising for personal commercial purposes is NOT permitted. Placing links to sites that other users may find of interest / personal websites is acceptable within reason (ie constantly posting links will be frowned upon).
3) Deliberately avoiding the RWO swear filter
RWO is a site that is accessible by Swans supporters of all ages and walks of life. A swear filter is in place to mask offensive words and phrases. This swear filter contains offensive words and variant spellings of offensive words to stop you from deliberately avoiding the swear filter. Do not attempt to avoid the swear filter through alternate spelling of offensive words. Do not attempt to avoid the swear filter by devising systems to fool the swear filter in its recognition of offensive words.
4) Inappropriate Language / Excessive swearing
RWO is a site that is accessible by Swans supporters of all ages and walks of life. Moderators will let some minor cases through. Anything deemed to be of poor taste or of an offensive nature may be removed at moderator discretion. Consider all members when posting; what you think is funny, not all members will feel the same way.
5) Trolling / Baiting
Deliberately posting on threads in an attempt to stir / bait other RWO users will not be tolerated.
6) Flaming / Sniping / Abuse / Insulting other members
If you have to have a go at someone personally, take it off the boards. Everyone else doesn't need to see your hissy fits. Remember, "Play the ball, not the man". This includes spouses or partners. If you don''t like a post, don't flame, snipe, abuse or insult in response - it makes the job of moderation much harder. Report the post through the forum reporting mechanism (click on the Triangle with the exclamation mark) and let the Moderator / Administrator group deal with it.
7) Legal issuesa) The Moderator / Administrator group will keep a very close eye on threads discussing rumours or anything that could be potentially libellous. Moderators and Administrators are not interested in the chance of legal action regardless of how small - if deemed that there is ANY threat to RWO potentially, we will come down hard on it.
b) Due to potential issues of copyright infringement and the potential legal implications, posting of complete articles is NOT permitted. If necessary, post a link to the article. Where appropriate, you may quote sections of the article to aid in discussion.
c) Due to potential issues of copyright infringement and potential legal implications, posting of links to "live streaming (of AFL games)" and "AFL content" sites that are not AFL endorsed is NOT permitted. Posts with such links will be removed immediately and infraction points will be issued.
d) Freedom of speech does NOT = freedom to slander
8) Racial / Sexual Discrimination / Villification
It is not acceptable for members to engage in racial and/or sexual discrimination / villification. It is not acceptable for members to use terminology in describing race or gender in a derogatory manner. Discussing and disputing the views and opinions of other posters is acceptable. Personally vilifying or abusing others for having certain characteristics, or being a member of a certain group (or because you think they're a member of a certain group), is not. This rule shall apply to any post attacking race, skin colour, ethnic background, gender and sexuality.
See also: ---> RACIAL DISCRIMINATION ACT 1975 - SECT 9
See also: ---> RACIAL DISCRIMINATION ACT 1975 - SECT 18C
9) Prohibited
Anything deemed to be of Adult content or porn related nature will be removed immediately. Selling or offering of drugs, drug references, other than those openly discussed and identified in the press, will also be removed immediately. Breaches of this rule carry the highest infraction points and may result in permanent bans on a first offence.
10) Off-topic Posts
Some members prefer to just read Swans or footy related posts. This is, after all, a SSFC website. Ensure you post threads in the appropriate forum, or they will be moved. While threads will sometimes move away from the original topic, do not deliberately drag a thread away from its original subject.
11) Attachments
Attachments within the size limit prescribed are permitted. However, due to costs associated with uploads/downloads, if you wish to attach a number of files within a thread, or feel that the quality of the attachment is compromised by the file size restrictions, you may wish to use external hosting providers and link to the files there.
12) Moderator / Administrator Group
The Moderator / Administrator group reserve the right to delete or move threads / posts as well as remove signatures / avatars as necessary according to the rules of the RWO forum.
13) Final decisions
Any decisions made around the intepretation of the rules above are entirely at the discretion of the site administrators. Such decisions are final.
14) Vistitors from other sites
You are most welcome to join in discussions on RWO, but remember, you are a GUEST on our site. Abide by the RWO Forum Rules or we WILL ban you.
15) Guidelines regarding Visitors to RWO for RWO members.
Be nice, not all visitors are trolls.a) If they annoy you, ignore them. They want a reaction. Don't give them one.
b) If they are abusive, report them. We will consider banning them. Don't stoop to their level.Bottom line
You are a guest on RWO - You are expected to play by the rules of the house.
Last Update: ScottH, June 22nd, 2008 (Included Spouses/partners in Rule 6)
Last Update: Frog, August 16th, 2010 (Added rule 7c)
Last update: ScottH July 17th, 2011 (Added Rule 7d)
Tweet
© RedAndWhiteOnline.com 2003-
Powered by vBulletin® Version 6.0.6
Copyright © 2025 MH Sub I, LLC dba vBulletin. All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2025 MH Sub I, LLC dba vBulletin. All rights reserved.
All times are GMT+10. This page was generated at 08:25 PM.
Comment