Roos officially announced as Melbourne Demons

[chammond]

I just used ooze cos it rhymed with roos. I didn't mean to smear him with my sneer.

Bugger. Missed the alliteration.

My apologies.

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But Colless seems to have been looking for a reason to have a crack at Roos now that both are effectively out of the Swans system. I think there is more to this than meets the eye. .

That's what is so weird about this whole affair. What on earth was Colless thinking when he decided to go to the press. The initial shock-horror upon learning of Roos' appointment at the Demons had died down to a grudging acceptance and goodwill from Swans fans, when out of nowhere Colless lobs this grenade, and leaves the wounds to fester by not explaining his actions.

As far as I can see, we only know two facts here: Colless accused Roos of being a naughty boy, and Roos denied it. The rest is just conjecture, opinion and downright defamation (which I guess is why we have RWO). Now that Caro has weighed into the debate, the truth will go out the window forever.

The best thing that can happen now is to let Roos get on with playing with his new toys, pat Colless on the back and send him into the sunset to enjoy a peaceful (and quiet) retirement, and leave the Swans to concentrate on their imminent list management problems.

If Dew and Tudor want to pursue opportunities elsewhere, shake their hands and wish them well. Neither of them are rusted-on Swans, and they'll move on eventually. Longmire's not going anywhere soon, and replacement assistants won't be hard to find.

[Ludwig]

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If Dew and Tudor want to pursue opportunities elsewhere, shake their hands and wish them well. Neither of them are rusted-on Swans, and they'll move on eventually. Longmire's not going anywhere soon, and replacement assistants won't be hard to find.

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[Meg]

That's what is so weird about this whole affair. What on earth was Colless thinking when he decided to go to the press. The initial shock-horror upon learning of Roos' appointment at the Demons had died down to a grudging acceptance and goodwill from Swans fans, when out of nowhere Colless lobs this grenade, and leaves the wounds to fester by not explaining his actions.

I assume it was the other way around - that the press got hold of the story and went to Colless for comment.

[Dan]

What's the go with the 'gentlemens agreement', why don't the contracts have a specific clause stating that they are free to leave if they are able to grab a more senior role? It would solve so many problems.

[BillyRayCypress]

Well said chammond!

I can only hope that some of the views on here are from the idiot fringe. It will be a sad sad day indeed if Paul Roos comes to town next year and is not treated with the utmost respect.

Richard Colless needs to grow up and apologise. He is entitled to his personal feelings but they should never made it into the public domain. I suspect that there are many at Swans HQ and even fellow board members who are appalled at him, as usual, transcending his personal views into club policy.

You seem to have a great understanding and opinion on how other people think.

Insulting others on here by calling them idiots is a reflection on how you relate to people who have an opinion of their own and which is different to yours..

If Colless, who has steered this Club out of nothing to the strong respected and successful Club that it is today has chosen to take the stance he has against roos, then perhaps you should give Colless some respect.

After all he has dealt with roos since 1995 and your history with roos I imagine has been somewhat significantly less.

So sitting on your annonymous backside in front of your pc, does not equal a relationship that Colless has formed with Roos over 18 years.

Sorry to disappoint you if you haven't realised that.

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I assume it was the other way around - that the press got hold of the story and went to Colless for comment.

As I have written on here many times, journalists create stories and this is exactly how they do it.

Roos always has the option to take it to Court if there is no truth in Colless' comments.

[liz]

What's the go with the 'gentlemens agreement', why don't the contracts have a specific clause stating that they are free to leave if they are able to grab a more senior role? It would solve so many problems.

Do you think the contracts should also have a clause entitling the club to terminate a contract (without paying it out) if they identify a better candidate to fill a role?

Contracts both impose obligations and endow benefits on each party. It is unusual to have one sided termination clauses in a fixed term contract without some penalty or other compensation for the non-terminating party.

[Go Swannies]

I've heard that it's not just Richard who is unhappy with Paul at the club. And RC has called PR half a dozen times but Roos isn't taking his calls.

[ernie koala]

And RC has called PR half a dozen times but Roos isn't taking his calls.

Giving him the BBBH treatment....At least he's being consistent.

[Jewels]

Gee this will make the ten year celebrations interesting in a couple of years if they don't sort it out. The most important people involved in us finally winning the cup and none of them talking to each other.

[stellation]

I've heard that it's not just Richard who is unhappy with Paul at the club. And RC has called PR half a dozen times but Roos isn't taking his calls.

Which is a little childish of PR, even if he feels he was poorly done by.

[Matt80]

Is Brett Kirk talking to people? From 2005, Hall is not on great terms with Roos who is on worse terms with Colless!

Mike Shehan did a great documentary on Richmond. He would be considering doing one on the 2005 premiership alumni!

[ugg]

Gee this will make the ten year celebrations interesting in a couple of years if they don't sort it out. The most important people involved in us finally winning the cup and none of them talking to each other.

Can you imagine the awkward dinner conversation

Hall: Hey Kirky can you tell Roosy to pass the salt shaker? I'm not speaking to him
Roos: Brett tell Hally that it's closer to Collo than it is to me. I wouldn't want to poach it from right under his nose :rolls eyes:
Colless: Kirky tell Roosy that the only thing I'm prepared to give him is the bird. By which I mean this wonderful chicken schnitzel
Davis: Hey Kirky! hey Kirky! Did you hear about the time I kicked four goals in a quarter to "save us"? Do I still "owe you guys" anymore? Hahahaha. Oh yum did someone mention fried chicken
Kirk: *repeating this mantra in his head* Only eight more years till the Freo premiership reunion...

[chammond]

I've heard that it's not just Richard who is unhappy with Paul at the club. And RC has called PR half a dozen times but Roos isn't taking his calls.

I've heard that it's not just Paul who is unhappy with Richard at the club. And RC has texted PR half a dozen times sending him a copy of the THAT picture of his finger.

[ernie koala]

Can you imagine the awkward dinner conversation

Hall: Hey Kirky can you tell Roosy to pass the salt shaker? I'm not speaking to him
Roos: Brett tell Hally that it's closer to Collo than it is to me. I wouldn't want to poach it from right under his nose :rolls eyes:
Colless: Kirky tell Roosy that the only thing I'm prepared to give him is the bird. By which I mean this wonderful chicken schnitzel
Davis: Hey Kirky! hey Kirky! Did you hear about the time I kicked four goals in a quarter to "save us"? Do I still "owe you guys" anymore? Hahahaha. Oh yum did someone mention fried chicken
Kirk: *repeating this mantra in his head* Only eight more years till the Freo premiership reunion...

Excellent Ugg

[BillyRayCypress]

Ugg, comedy and stats ability. You'll have the ladies lining up.

Lyon: I'll just sit over here with my two boys - Schneids and Seany.

Schneids and Seany: (In unison) Paul can you come and remove the knife from our backs now?