Hargraves to Port

[Jimmy]

i dont know if hargraves is worth what Port have paid, i guess time will tell.

he'll probably kick 20 goals against us next year the prick

I hope he kicks 30 against North.

Me too

get in line

[Wedgie]

I didnt blame Rick I meant it in reference to the way North fans reacted at Squires delisting/sacking which is the way Sturt fans have reacted. That is what I was referring too Most (if not all) agree that losing JJ could have been avoided and that maybe Rick should have evaluated him. Oh well, shit happens.

Yeah I know what ya meant Jimmy, Im only an outsider but it seemed to me that JJ had decided to move on before the decision to appoint Rick had even been made.

[Jimmy]

I liken his depature from Sturt in the same vein as squire leaving North.

No way should JJ be anywhere BUT Sturt. Bad decision by the SFC on that one i reckon. It will come back to bite us on the arse. Hope I am wrong. The club should of at least let Rick evaluate him.

I wouldn't have mind picking him up as he's the sort of player who will thrive in a finals side IMHO, never going to happen though as we don't throw the same sort of money as Port around to players which isn't a bad thing IMHO.

seriously???

Port throw THAT much around do they????

[Jimmy]

I didnt blame Rick I meant it in reference to the way North fans reacted at Squires delisting/sacking which is the way Sturt fans have reacted. That is what I was referring too Most (if not all) agree that losing JJ could have been avoided and that maybe Rick should have evaluated him. Oh well, shit happens.

Yeah I know what ya meant Jimmy, Im only an outsider but it seemed to me that JJ had decided to move on before the decision to appoint Rick had even been made.

That hurts a bit more then if they player had made his mind up that early. Just wished any differences could have been sorted out so he stayed at Unley.

What a waste. He can be anything thay player. Ill stop lamenting now

[Blue Boy]

I didnt blame Rick I meant it in reference to the way North fans reacted at Squires delisting/sacking which is the way Sturt fans have reacted. That is what I was referring too Most (if not all) agree that losing JJ could have been avoided and that maybe Rick should have evaluated him. Oh well, shit happens.

Yeah I know what ya meant Jimmy, Im only an outsider but it seemed to me that JJ had decided to move on before the decision to appoint Rick had even been made.

That hurts a bit more then if they player had made his mind up that early. Just wished any differences could have been sorted out so he stayed at Unley.

What a waste. He can be anything thay player. Ill stop lamenting now

Hey Jim

JJ can play and im sure given the change of coach may of showed it up for us - unless there is something that no one wants to talk about happened !!!

Never stop lamenting or we will have no hope - unless they turn on

[dash61]

Ports Recruiting

With sales being the name of the game, does that mean the bloke who sells his pies and pasties outside of games on the odd occasion, and there not to bad, will only be following the magpies around

[bayman]

Ports Recruiting

With sales being the name of the game, does that mean the bloke who sells his pies and pasties outside of games on the odd occasion, and there not to bad, will only be following the magpies around

thats pilko's pies'n'pasties also seen at other grounds along with the three racing codes metro meetings ie races & trotts on sat & the dogs on thursday did you know that port is the only club he gives a kickback to ? & he barracks for wwt & has west stickers on his car as the bakery is close to richmond oval

[Wedgie]

Ports Recruiting

With sales being the name of the game, does that mean the bloke who sells his pies and pasties outside of games on the odd occasion, and there not to bad, will only be following the magpies around

thats pilko's pies'n'pasties also seen at other grounds along with the three racing codes metro meetings ie races & trotts on sat & the dogs on thursday did you know that port is the only club he gives a kickback to ? & he barracks for wwt & has west stickers on his car as the bakery is close to richmond oval

I haven't seen him at Alberton the last 2 years (since they close those gates near the scoreboard) and have missed his pasties.
As much as I like his pasties I hope he stays away as North are undefeated at Alberton when he doesn't rock up!

[bayman]

Ports Recruiting

With sales being the name of the game, does that mean the bloke who sells his pies and pasties outside of games on the odd occasion, and there not to bad, will only be following the magpies around

thats pilko's pies'n'pasties also seen at other grounds along with the three racing codes metro meetings ie races & trotts on sat & the dogs on thursday did you know that port is the only club he gives a kickback to ? & he barracks for wwt & has west stickers on his car as the bakery is close to richmond oval

I haven't seen him at Alberton the last 2 years (since they close those gates near the scoreboard) and have missed his pasties.
As much as I like his pasties I hope he stays away as North are undefeated at Alberton when he doesn't rock up!

WRONG WEDGIE, EVERYTIME I'VE BEEN TO ALBERTON HE is there behind the northern goals right next to the entrance, have a look next time

[mal]

Ports Recruiting

With sales being the name of the game, does that mean the bloke who sells his pies and pasties outside of games on the odd occasion, and there not to bad, will only be following the magpies around

thats pilko's pies'n'pasties also seen at other grounds along with the three racing codes metro meetings ie races & trotts on sat & the dogs on thursday did you know that port is the only club he gives a kickback to ? & he barracks for wwt & has west stickers on his car as the bakery is close to richmond oval

I haven't seen him at Alberton the last 2 years (since they close those gates near the scoreboard) and have missed his pasties.
As much as I like his pasties I hope he stays away as North are undefeated at Alberton when he doesn't rock up!

WRONG WEDGIE, EVERYTIME I'VE BEEN TO ALBERTON HE is there behind the northern goals right next to the entrance, have a look next time

Take a picture and prove it to him BAYMAN

[bayman]

taking pictures !! nah thats wedgies job anyway

[Wedgie]

Weird bayman, I haven't seen you at the North v Port games!
Seriously though that must be it, he used to always be at the entrance near the scoreboard and I didn't realise he'd moved.
Don't know if its worth walking past the Port cheersquad just get a pastie though!

[Sheik Yerbouti]

obviously you guys know a lot more north supporters then are actually on here but what is the general consensus among the group as per the decision to sack hargraves?????

Christ, hard question, I just started quoting percentages but I better not.
It depends, there's a group of hardcore North supporters out there who know what's happened and I'd say a large amount of those would be really pissed off.
But if you did the rounds of a normal North game it'd probably be the other way around.
The non hardcore supporters think Jars is the ants pants.
A few of the hardcore supporters do to but not many and it seems to change each season/happening/event.

I try not to vent my personal feelings on this site about what I think but let's just say Jars not rocking up to the North Junior supporters Pie night tonight was another brick in my anti Jars wall and I don't think its any great secret that myself and a few others on here aren't his biggest fan. Still was a great night run by the club, I took a few pics:

http://www.rocketrooster.com/NAFC/Forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4545

If you gave me the choice, I'd still have Hargs at North and Jars would be down at Alberton (not that they'd have him).
BUT premierships are won through profesionalism and not following the heart and its another good reason why I could never be a board member/administrator/coach.

The board & management were suprised at the lack of angst shown by the great unwashed at the Hargraves sacking. Was'nt there myself but from what I heard from the powers that be no one approached either the coaching staff, admin, or the board members over his delisting at the B&F.
Port won't be paying anywhere near the 25k for his transfer as sprouted.

[Gravel]

The pie bloke is at Alberton every match - was even at Thebby for Port vs Eagles

[rod_rooster]

obviously you guys know a lot more north supporters then are actually on here but what is the general consensus among the group as per the decision to sack hargraves?????

Christ, hard question, I just started quoting percentages but I better not.
It depends, there's a group of hardcore North supporters out there who know what's happened and I'd say a large amount of those would be really pissed off.
But if you did the rounds of a normal North game it'd probably be the other way around.
The non hardcore supporters think Jars is the ants pants.
A few of the hardcore supporters do to but not many and it seems to change each season/happening/event.

I try not to vent my personal feelings on this site about what I think but let's just say Jars not rocking up to the North Junior supporters Pie night tonight was another brick in my anti Jars wall and I don't think its any great secret that myself and a few others on here aren't his biggest fan. Still was a great night run by the club, I took a few pics:

http://www.rocketrooster.com/NAFC/Forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4545

If you gave me the choice, I'd still have Hargs at North and Jars would be down at Alberton (not that they'd have him).
BUT premierships are won through profesionalism and not following the heart and its another good reason why I could never be a board member/administrator/coach.

The board & management were suprised at the lack of angst shown by the great unwashed at the Hargraves sacking. Was'nt there myself but from what I heard from the powers that be no one approached either the coaching staff, admin, or the board members over his delisting at the B&F.
Port won't be paying anywhere near the 25k for his transfer as sprouted.

Very well summed up Wedgie. As for the board and management being surprised at the lack of angst, perhaps most decided that bringing up the issue at the B&F would be inappropriate. I can assure you the disappointment at the decision was passed onto Hargs by many people that night though.

[rod_rooster]

If you gave me the choice, I'd still have Hargs at North and Jars would be down at Alberton (not that they'd have him).
BUT premierships are won through profesionalism and not following the heart and its another good reason why I could never be a board member/administrator/coach.

Very well said Wedgie.

[Wedgie]

Very well summed up Wedgie. As for the board and management being surprised at the lack of angst, perhaps most decided that bringing up the issue at the B&F would be inappropriate. I can assure you the disappointment at the decision was passed onto Hargs by many people that night though.

Yeah I was there, we only had 1 table as opposed to the 3 we normally have and we were the quieter people of the 3 tables normally.
I didn't even think of confronting a board memeber as I didn't think they would have made the decision, especially when one board member told me in August that Hargs could stay at the club as long as he wants to after sticking with us through the hard times despite being offered more money at other clubs.
I also didn't even consider approaching Jars, as you said, it was an inappropriate forum for it and was more of a celebration of Hargs and Graeme Kellet's careers with some very moving speeches. Once I'd decided I was on the booze that night I thought I better stay away from Jars to tell the truth.
Spent a lot of the night outside having a smoke with quite a few others and there was quite a lot of angst displayed out there. I think we were all mainly bouncing our frustrations off each other for fear of starting something ugly inside the building.

[Booney]

I for one am of the opinion that Hargs is far from finished.With some concessions made towards his training,(giving him more time to recover during the week in between games) I can see him being a valuable member of the Magpies unit.Perhaps North have given away the chance to not only utilise his playing skills,but also his ability to make friendships work.Which within in a football club can be very beneficial to younger players,not all experience from older players is football based,team spirit and unity needs to be taught also.Hargs I think will be very good at this.

If I had known all this was taking place a few months back,I would have had more of a chat with the big fella at the Balaklava Cup.

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Very well summed up Wedgie. As for the board and management being surprised at the lack of angst, perhaps most decided that bringing up the issue at the B&F would be inappropriate. I can assure you the disappointment at the decision was passed onto Hargs by many people that night though.

Yeah I was there, we only had 1 table as opposed to the 3 we normally have and we were the quieter people of the 3 tables normally.
I didn't even think of confronting a board memeber as I didn't think they would have made the decision, especially when one board member told me in August that Hargs could stay at the club as long as he wants to after sticking with us through the hard times despite being offered more money at other clubs.
I also didn't even consider approaching Jars, as you said, it was an inappropriate forum for it and was more of a celebration of Hargs and Graeme Kellet's careers with some very moving speeches. Once I'd decided I was on the booze that night I thought I better stay away from Jars to tell the truth.
Spent a lot of the night outside having a smoke with quite a few others and there was quite a lot of angst displayed out there. I think we were all mainly bouncing our frustrations off each other for fear of starting something ugly inside the building.

Yep, correct, board & admin had no say in the matter, 100% coaching staff decision & yeah approaching any of the powers that be (especially with a gutful of ink) would have been a bit awkward given the ''tone'' of the night. The general unwashed have all expressed their dismay to Hargs & each other it's just that the club, from what I hear, are astonished that there's been minimal backlash. Half of the feed backs been ''what took you so long''. Membership totals this year may yet tell the story.

Must retract a previous post made by myself, Port did hand over the 25k. (crikey)

[Jimmy]

So maybe only a few North fans are sad to see Hargs go. I got the impression that probably 95% if not more loved the bloke.

Well, will certainly be interesting to see how he goes next year.