by The Ash Man » Thu Nov 13, 2014 6:18 pm
by TIRED TIGER » Thu Nov 13, 2014 7:41 pm
by unknown source » Thu Nov 13, 2014 8:00 pm
by unknown source » Thu Nov 13, 2014 8:01 pm
by The Ash Man » Thu Nov 13, 2014 8:25 pm
by woodublieve12 » Thu Nov 13, 2014 9:40 pm
The Ash Man wrote:Haha! Was that your average losing margin last year? From memory a 92 point GF loss in 2013 by you wasn't much better.
by Groover » Thu Nov 13, 2014 10:38 pm
by Jetters » Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:27 pm
Groover wrote:I guess I feel like I have to reply to a few comments on here as I have bitten my tongue long enough.
I for one can totally understand the hatred and critical comments we are copping as a club from a lot of outsiders looking in and can also understand the fact that this whole situation has played out horribly since the start of 2014.
But as someone who is involved in the process I can see that our club doesn't have much choice then to welcome back anyone who is willing to pull on a jumper in 2015.
To be honest, what happened in 2014 was embarassing, humiliating and definitely something that disappointed a lot of past players, current players and supporters after we worked hard as a collective to have our chance to try and match it in div3 (where we had never been before).
As things eventuated the circumstances put in front of us were brutal and we dealt with those the best way we saw fit.
There was no way we could have predicted in 2013 that everyone (bar a couple) would leave us in the situation of 2014 and there is no doubt that we could never have predicted the current situation that is now unfolding.
This whole series of events has left a bitter taste in the mouth of many, and what has happened will be a tag brahma has to go on living with.
From a club point of view, the only way forward is to focus on the short term to make sure we are still here in 3-5years (hence the recruitment of past players)
One thing I do hope we can do though is learn from these mistakes, get a junior club up and running so hopefully in 5 years time we can sustain our numbers and quality from within rather than relying on trying to gain others who may have some allegences elsewhere.
If this can happen, then the mistakes of the past shal not be repeated, and as a club we may be entitled to win back the respect of all the outsiders looking in.
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by Groover » Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:30 pm
Jetters wrote:Groover wrote:I guess I feel like I have to reply to a few comments on here as I have bitten my tongue long enough.
I for one can totally understand the hatred and critical comments we are copping as a club from a lot of outsiders looking in and can also understand the fact that this whole situation has played out horribly since the start of 2014.
But as someone who is involved in the process I can see that our club doesn't have much choice then to welcome back anyone who is willing to pull on a jumper in 2015.
To be honest, what happened in 2014 was embarassing, humiliating and definitely something that disappointed a lot of past players, current players and supporters after we worked hard as a collective to have our chance to try and match it in div3 (where we had never been before).
As things eventuated the circumstances put in front of us were brutal and we dealt with those the best way we saw fit.
There was no way we could have predicted in 2013 that everyone (bar a couple) would leave us in the situation of 2014 and there is no doubt that we could never have predicted the current situation that is now unfolding.
This whole series of events has left a bitter taste in the mouth of many, and what has happened will be a tag brahma has to go on living with.
From a club point of view, the only way forward is to focus on the short term to make sure we are still here in 3-5years (hence the recruitment of past players)
One thing I do hope we can do though is learn from these mistakes, get a junior club up and running so hopefully in 5 years time we can sustain our numbers and quality from within rather than relying on trying to gain others who may have some allegences elsewhere.
If this can happen, then the mistakes of the past shal not be repeated, and as a club we may be entitled to win back the respect of all the outsiders looking in.
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What a wank.
Of course you do, show some character and rebuild like an honest club would.
by Groover » Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:34 pm
Jetters wrote:Groover wrote:I guess I feel like I have to reply to a few comments on here as I have bitten my tongue long enough.
I for one can totally understand the hatred and critical comments we are copping as a club from a lot of outsiders looking in and can also understand the fact that this whole situation has played out horribly since the start of 2014.
But as someone who is involved in the process I can see that our club doesn't have much choice then to welcome back anyone who is willing to pull on a jumper in 2015.
To be honest, what happened in 2014 was embarassing, humiliating and definitely something that disappointed a lot of past players, current players and supporters after we worked hard as a collective to have our chance to try and match it in div3 (where we had never been before).
As things eventuated the circumstances put in front of us were brutal and we dealt with those the best way we saw fit.
There was no way we could have predicted in 2013 that everyone (bar a couple) would leave us in the situation of 2014 and there is no doubt that we could never have predicted the current situation that is now unfolding.
This whole series of events has left a bitter taste in the mouth of many, and what has happened will be a tag brahma has to go on living with.
From a club point of view, the only way forward is to focus on the short term to make sure we are still here in 3-5years (hence the recruitment of past players)
One thing I do hope we can do though is learn from these mistakes, get a junior club up and running so hopefully in 5 years time we can sustain our numbers and quality from within rather than relying on trying to gain others who may have some allegences elsewhere.
If this can happen, then the mistakes of the past shal not be repeated, and as a club we may be entitled to win back the respect of all the outsiders looking in.
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Take some ownership for your f#ck ups!
Learn from these mistakes...will you be paying 1 cent to anyone who abandoned you and put into this embarrassing mess?
by marbles » Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:45 pm
by Groover » Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:47 pm
by Groover » Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:49 pm
marbles wrote:Players have elite football talents that deserve payments
Please execute your tremendous footballing ability at our club, we our drinkers at the bar will pay u lots of money to do it
by catchisthecry » Fri Nov 14, 2014 5:40 am
by woodublieve12 » Fri Nov 14, 2014 6:06 am
Groover wrote:Also, just so you have all the statistics, 6 players from our last gf side have returned to the club thus far. Hardly worth the uproar that it has caused IMO. It's not like all 20 that left have returned.
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by Groover » Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:32 am
woodublieve12 wrote:Groover wrote:Also, just so you have all the statistics, 6 players from our last gf side have returned to the club thus far. Hardly worth the uproar that it has caused IMO. It's not like all 20 that left have returned.
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the uproar is (from my stand point is) for years you bag and hang Sh*t on other clubs when you lot were going great, now things got a little tough and you take your bat and ball and head down 3 divs and you want people to be ok with that and feel sorry for you!!! You guys have have made an absolute mockery of the system... Now you look like being super competitive in D6 with a bunch of blokes who helped you get to a GF last year and just like that day, the following season they went missing!!!
I bet a lot of other clubs wish they could have people on the executive to give them what they want.
by citycoaster17 » Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:50 am
by The Informer » Fri Nov 14, 2014 8:12 am
citycoaster17 wrote:I can understand why BL have taken the road they have, yes, they will cop some criticism, but having done it the hard way previously with Lockleys, It definitely took its toll on the committee, and the players. In saying that, Lockleys have had an amazing turn around since the early 2000's. In 2000, we finished third in div 4, but then followed a mass exodus of players back to the country. In 2001, we didn't win a game, 2002 we won 1 game, found ourselves in div6 with a very limited junior program.. They did it the hard way, and I'm really sure all that hard work will see them gain the success they deserve over the coming years.To the credit of all involved, a great deal of hard work from loyal club people, worked tirelessly to really kick start the juniors. I'm not sure of the numbers they have now, but Lockleys are seeing those kids, now coming through, and playing some really good senior footy, and now have consistent numbers for 3 senior sides
by Lightning McQueen » Fri Nov 14, 2014 8:44 am
Groover wrote:I guess I feel like I have to reply to a few comments on here as I have bitten my tongue long enough.
I for one can totally understand the hatred and critical comments we are copping as a club from a lot of outsiders looking in and can also understand the fact that this whole situation has played out horribly since the start of 2014.
But as someone who is involved in the process I can see that our club doesn't have much choice then to welcome back anyone who is willing to pull on a jumper in 2015.
To be honest, what happened in 2014 was embarassing, humiliating and definitely something that disappointed a lot of past players, current players and supporters after we worked hard as a collective to have our chance to try and match it in div3 (where we had never been before).
As things eventuated the circumstances put in front of us were brutal and we dealt with those the best way we saw fit.
There was no way we could have predicted in 2013 that everyone (bar a couple) would leave us in the situation of 2014 and there is no doubt that we could never have predicted the current situation that is now unfolding.
This whole series of events has left a bitter taste in the mouth of many, and what has happened will be a tag brahma has to go on living with.
From a club point of view, the only way forward is to focus on the short term to make sure we are still here in 3-5years (hence the recruitment of past players)
One thing I do hope we can do though is learn from these mistakes, get a junior club up and running so hopefully in 5 years time we can sustain our numbers and quality from within rather than relying on trying to gain others who may have some allegences elsewhere.
If this can happen, then the mistakes of the past shal not be repeated, and as a club we may be entitled to win back the respect of all the outsiders looking in.
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by Lightning McQueen » Fri Nov 14, 2014 8:46 am
citycoaster17 wrote:I can understand why BL have taken the road they have, yes, they will cop some criticism, but having done it the hard way previously with Lockleys, It definitely took its toll on the committee, and the players. In saying that, Lockleys have had an amazing turn around since the early 2000's. In 2000, we finished third in div 4, but then followed a mass exodus of players back to the country. In 2001, we didn't win a game, 2002 we won 1 game, found ourselves in div6 with a very limited junior program. To the credit of all involved, a great deal of hard work from loyal club people, worked tirelessly to really kick start the juniors. I'm not sure of the numbers they have now, but Lockleys are seeing those kids, now coming through, and playing some really good senior footy, and now have consistent numbers for 3 senior sides. They did it the hard way, and I'm really sure all that hard work will see them gain the success they deserve over the coming years.
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