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  • KTigers
    Senior Player
    • Apr 2012
    • 2499

    #61
    Originally posted by Kafka's Ghost
    Given how vindictive the AFL were regarding Buddy coming to the Swans, it wouldn’t surprise me if it eventually transpires that the umpires were under orders to make sure we didn’t win in 2016.


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    I think you are giving the AFL and the umpires a little bit too much credit to be that organised. Not too many members
    of the Mensa society in their ranks.

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    • neilfws
      Senior Player
      • Aug 2009
      • 1834

      #62
      I hope this eventuates. Or if it isn't what he wants, respect for that too. But I hope it eventuates!


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      • neilfws
        Senior Player
        • Aug 2009
        • 1834

        #63
        Someone had to do it, and they did.

        All 1,066 Goals Buddy Ever Kicked In His Career

        At some point I will watch this just to count how many off the right boot.

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        • MattW
          Veterans List
          • May 2011
          • 4231

          #64
          Originally posted by neilfws
          Someone had to do it, and they did.

          All 1,066 Goals Buddy Ever Kicked In His Career

          At some point I will watch this just to count how many off the right boot.
          Thanks!

          Just watched the first 50. What stands out: his speed and clean overhead marking. Incredible athlete.

          Edit: no right footers yet. I don't think he tried to kick goals with his right until last year.

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          • Meg
            Go Swannies!
            Site Admin
            • Aug 2011
            • 4828

            #65
            Originally posted by MattW
            Thanks!

            Just watched the first 50. What stands out: his speed and clean overhead marking. Incredible athlete.

            Edit: no right footers yet. I don't think he tried to kick goals with his right until last year.
            Re clean overhead marking: I’ve read Hawthorn fans say that was one of Buddy’s (many) strengths until he had a series of thumb injuries.

            Don’t know the veracity of those comments.

            He did seem much better above his head again the last couple of years.

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            • Mel_C
              Veterans List
              • Jan 2003
              • 4470

              #66
              The Buddy retirement merchandise is out! Just received an email from the club.

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              • Meg
                Go Swannies!
                Site Admin
                • Aug 2011
                • 4828

                #67
                Buddy retires

                Originally posted by Mel_C
                The Buddy retirement merchandise is out! Just received an email from the club.
                Yes I got it as well. Do you think this is new merchandise to mark his retirement? Or an attempt to clear their stocks with Buddy’s earlier-than-expected retirement before end season?

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                • i'm-uninformed2
                  Reefer Madness
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 4653

                  #68
                  Originally posted by neilfws
                  Someone had to do it, and they did.

                  All 1,066 Goals Buddy Ever Kicked In His Career

                  At some point I will watch this just to count how many off the right boot.
                  I have a rare work trip to Melbourne this week. I’ll download this for the to and from flights!
                  'Delicious' is a fun word to say

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                  • Mel_C
                    Veterans List
                    • Jan 2003
                    • 4470

                    #69
                    Originally posted by Meg
                    Yes I got it as well. Do you think this is new merchandise to mark his retirement? Or an attempt to clear their stocks with Buddy’s earlier-than-expected retirement before end season?
                    Some of it looks new.

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                    • stevoswan
                      Veterans List
                      • Sep 2014
                      • 8573

                      #70
                      Originally posted by neilfws
                      Someone had to do it, and they did.

                      All 1,066 Goals Buddy Ever Kicked In His Career

                      At some point I will watch this just to count how many off the right boot.
                      You could count them on one hand I reckon.

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                      Originally posted by Meg
                      Re clean overhead marking: I’ve read Hawthorn fans say that was one of Buddy’s (many) strengths until he had a series of thumb injuries.

                      Don’t know the veracity of those comments.

                      He did seem much better above his head again the last couple of years.
                      Never usually 'one grabbers' though.....but he definitely improved.

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                      • neilfws
                        Senior Player
                        • Aug 2009
                        • 1834

                        #71
                        Originally posted by neilfws
                        I hope this eventuates. Or if it isn't what he wants, respect for that too. But I hope it eventuates!


                        Swans seek SCG send-off for Lance Franklin
                        It eventuates!

                        Buddy set for SCG farewell

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                        • Mel_C
                          Veterans List
                          • Jan 2003
                          • 4470

                          #72
                          I'm so glad Buddy is coming back for a farewell. He deserves it and so do the fans.

                          The swans posted a video of the AFLW Derby launch and Jesinta seemed to be hosting it. Hopefully both Buddy and Jesinta stay involved with the club.

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                          • giant
                            Veterans List
                            • Mar 2005
                            • 4731

                            #73
                            Did anyone else partake of Buddy retirement merch (I went the silhouette hoodie)? And if so, has that been delivered yet?

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                            • Mel_C
                              Veterans List
                              • Jan 2003
                              • 4470

                              #74
                              Originally posted by giant
                              Did anyone else partake of Buddy retirement merch (I went the silhouette hoodie)? And if so, has that been delivered yet?
                              I didn't order any Buddy retirement merchandise, but last year I ordered some Buddy 1000 goals merchandise and it took months to arrive. I think it was because the scarf wasn't in stock, so that's why it took so long.

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                              • giant
                                Veterans List
                                • Mar 2005
                                • 4731

                                #75
                                Spoke to Swanshop who said it hadn't been sent yet. The Buddy Book also not available until mid Oct.

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