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Well done Callum - thoroughly deserved. First NSW born player to win the rising star.
Yes, the 1st year of a great career with the Swans. He grew up a Swans fan so I doubt he'll ever leave.Comment
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That's an interesting hypothetical ... if someone offered you ... or any Swans fan here on RWO ... $200,000 a year to stop supporting the Swans & genuinely & passionately barrack for another team for up to 5 years, would you do it? You would be allowed to resume supporting the Swans after the agreed upon time, but the $200K stops at that time.
Because essentially that is what could happen.
Mills, the long time Swans supporter-turned-player, becomes AFL elite, another club offers him $200K/year above what we can pay. Would playing for a club you loved keep you over life-changing sums of money?Comment
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Hearing his story on SEN radio this morning was interesting, listening to Andrew Pridham. His very first game... Went down with his father to watch a aussie rules game of football and as usual they were short of players and Andrew Pridham asked his father if his Rugby playing son (Callum) would be interested in playing a game to make up the numbers. The rest is History, or maybe Brownlow Medal History?Comment
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Yup that was my first thought. I couldn't barrack for another team. Not for anything. But when I thought about it a little harder, I wondered ... what price could tempt me (I haven't come up with a figure, as it's not a pleasant thought and no one is offering). I've given similar thought to what it would take to make me change jobs (a grapefruit & a movie voucher would probably suffice).
I've always said if the Swans ever fold (they've come close a couple of times in my years) I'd never support anyone else.Comment
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I think Callum Mills is an interesting character. Watching how he carried himself over the last few years he certainly doesn't seem to get carried away by the glory of it all. Looking at some of the photos of the rising star event he is often barely smiling, whilst the other guys are lapping it up. My view is that he is highly motivated by his craft and not that interested in the ceremony and limelight. I admire this and I think this approach means he can continue to develop and make an even more significant contribution in the future. Imagine the focus and maturity to play in a position you have not played in before, in one of the top sides in the country, in your first year, and do such a great job.Comment
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Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun.
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Heeney will likely sell more memberships but Mills looks like he'll shade him as a player.
As others have said already showing himself to be leadership material. Future captain and brownlow / norm smith medalist.He ate more cheese, than time allowedComment
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I was rewatching the Hawks game from earlier in the year and at one point Mills was outmarked (I think by Puopolo) and he was really angry at himself. I loved seeing that reaction.
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For sure we'll be able to keep home grown stars easier than interstate kids.
It's a huge benefit of the academy system and getting a home grown list but I really see it as a removal of a disadvantage we have managed for decades. So far for the level playing field....
You only need to look at the Lions to see how the go home factor is just decimating them - poor buggers will probably get a priority pick and get picks 2 and 3 knowing full well that these kids will more than likely leave in 3 years.
Gold Coast could well go down the same route if they don't get success and GWS seem to be stacking their list with NSW kids asap (I reckon they'll take 6 academy kids this year) to try and get prevent it being a major issue.Comment
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