The Rumour Mill - does it feed itself?

[goswannies]

Glad both Buddy & Plugger joined us tho. Have to see if we can get Nic Nat to take one of our guys out in round 16 as part of our recruiting strategy

Nic Nat is the perfect fit ... ready made ruck replacement for Mummy, born in Sydney (same "come home factor" as Tippett), of immediate Fijian decent (so fits our United Nations recruiting policy ... to join Mitchell, Walsh, Pyke)

We shouldn't have let Jed go to the GW$ ... he'd have been the perfect sacrificial Lamb to receive a Nic Nat Paddy Whack to get him to the Swans

[Matt80]

Nic Nat is the perfect fit ... ready made ruck replacement for Mummy, born in Sydney (same "come home factor" as Tippett), of immediate Fijian decent (so fits our United Nations recruiting policy ... to join Mitchell, Walsh, Pyke)

We shouldn't have let Jed go to the GW$ ... he'd have been the perfect sacrificial Lamb to receive a Nic Nat Paddy Whack to get him to the Swans

You don't hear of many WA footballers who want to play in Sydney! We have some WA footballers on our list who came through the draft! Jason Ball and Mark Seaby are the only ones that come to mind, and those two really had to come to Sydney to get a game!

We have Bondi Beach and the Harbour and this becomes the sell to players like Tippett and Buddy! It's about warmer sun, warmer water, better surf, great girls and more private lifestyles!

Perth has great girls, great beaches, sunny lifestyle, great pubs and strong football clubs! Perth has the same offering as Sydney and there is not the lifestyle incentive for Perth guys to come over to Sydney!

[erica]

Matt80, has anyone ever told you that a full stop goes at the end of a sentence, not an exclamation mark? I fear there may be a shortage soon if you keep using them at your current rate.

[aguy]

Matt80, has anyone ever told you that a full stop goes at the end of a sentence, not an exclamation mark? I fear there may be a shortage soon if you keep using them at your current rate.

Hahahaha ! ( I wanted to add another but there were none left)

[jono2707]

Nah keep em coming Matt80! I love the sense of excitement they bring!

[DA_Swan]

This is the crap coverage that a 10 mil contract brings you and your mates from a British newspaper ???

Buddy Franklin hits the beach in Bondi with two bikini-clad babes while girlfriend Campbell films in the Blue Mountains | Mail Online

I actually feel sorry for him money or no money as both he and the the club will have to put up with this rubbish until we at least start winning games, and in reality it will probably continue anyway given they think they are a chance of catching him doing something "wrong" like talking in public ??

[Matt80]

This is the crap coverage that a 10 mil contract brings you and your mates from a British newspaper ???

Buddy Franklin hits the beach in Bondi with two bikini-clad babes while girlfriend Campbell films in the Blue Mountains | Mail Online

I actually feel sorry for him money or no money as both he and the the club will have to put up with this rubbish until we at least start winning games, and in reality it will probably continue anyway given they think they are a chance of catching him doing something "wrong" like talking in public ??

The Swans have gone global. This is wonderful news!

Buddy is looking after young teammates in Hanners and Tom D. It looks as if he may be providing those boys with some goal assists.

Every AFL star in Melbourne and Adelaide, who are sick of the cold weather, public scrutiny and inferior beaches, this could be you!

[Matimbo]

Umm, why is an English tabloid interested in Buddy and AFL? Surely they haven't run out of scandal in the EPL??

[Matt80]

Umm, why is an English tabloid interested in Buddy and AFL? Surely they haven't run out of scandal in the EPL??

Having lived in the UK, I can attest for how much the Brits love images of sun, sand, surf and good flesh! They particularly love those images during their cooler months. Baywatch was such a bit in the UK for those reasons.

It also demonstrates the popularity of Jasinta Campbell in the UK. Buddy may also be a big name in the UK.

[lorakf]

Umm, why is an English tabloid interested in Buddy and AFL? Surely they haven't run out of scandal in the EPL??

The Daily Mail are launching a new Australian based "news" website this year in an attempt to expand its market. Expect more of the same as this type of article is what they are known for. Its expansion is similar to what the Guardian did last year.

[Meg]

I think you will find this is from the Australian version of the Daily Mail Online which was launched this year containing more local content. It is a trash tabloid whatever it covers. I think it is an appalling breach of privacy to be photographed multiple times and have those photos published without your knowledge or consent.

[Melbourne_Blood]

Didn't see any beer bottles, so surely cocaine was involved.

[dimelb]

I think you will find this is from the Australian version of the Daily Mail Online which was launched this year containing more local content. It is a trash tabloid whatever it covers. I think it is an appalling breach of privacy to be photographed multiple times and have those photos published without your knowledge or consent.

I couldn't agree more, but par for the course for such outfits.
One of the things I have come to respect about Lance since he moved to Sydney is the way he seems to let such drivel roll off his back and not allow it to get under his skin. I hope he continues to let his football do the talking.

[CJK]

In what should be a surprise to no one the Mail have poached most of their staff from the Terror and news.com.au

[jono2707]

I think it is an appalling breach of privacy to be photographed multiple times and have those photos published without your knowledge or consent.

Tell that to the millions who purchase New Idea, Women's Day, Who magazine etc etc to ogle over the celebrity pics on a regular basis.....