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Here's something from left field. Kennett putting his hand up to run Melbourne FC. 
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Here's something from left field. Kennett putting his hand up to run Melbourne FC.
Bizarre isn't it?
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Even more bizarre is the fact that there seems to be quite a few Melbourne supporters that are keen on the idea
As Hawthorn member I'm not sure how I feel about this, would prefer he put his energy towards doing something for our club not one of the opposition teams
However.... notwithstanding the fact that I am a Hawthorn member I don't want to see Melbourne go under and would like to see someone in there who could sort things out. I don't know if Jeff is the one to do it though. Hawthorn was a strong club when Jeff took the helm and I don't think he was necessarily a great president for us (not a bad one either though). This might just be one of Jeff's off the cuff remarks though to keep him in the spotlight
As Hawthorn member I'm not sure how I feel about this, would prefer he put his energy towards doing something for our club not one of the opposition teams
However.... notwithstanding the fact that I am a Hawthorn member I don't want to see Melbourne go under and would like to see someone in there who could sort things out. I don't know if Jeff is the one to do it though. Hawthorn was a strong club when Jeff took the helm and I don't think he was necessarily a great president for us (not a bad one either though). This might just be one of Jeff's off the cuff remarks though to keep him in the spotlight
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Jeff Kennett as President of Melbourne ? May as commit hari kari and get it over with....
Just a drop kick.
Just a drop kick.
As a Essendon supporter I hope Melbourne gets a priority pick next year.
No one wants to see any team consistently become cellar dwellers.
Melbourne's ladder finishes since 2007-14th,16th,14th,12th,13th,16th and probably 17th or 18th this year with not a lot of hope.
Lets hope the AFL can look after our struggling Victorian clubs as they(the AFL) seem preoccupied looking after GWS & GCS atm.
No one wants to see any team consistently become cellar dwellers.
Melbourne's ladder finishes since 2007-14th,16th,14th,12th,13th,16th and probably 17th or 18th this year with not a lot of hope.
Lets hope the AFL can look after our struggling Victorian clubs as they(the AFL) seem preoccupied looking after GWS & GCS atm.
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Being a Melbourne supporter, I do hope we can re-adjust. There has been so many changes the last few years.
I do feel for what the Fitzroy and South Melbourne supporters must have gone through.
I do think Kennett enjoys having his say on all things and wouldnt take him seriously, he has mentioned merger, relocation and now helping, so not sure what direction he wants.
I do feel for what the Fitzroy and South Melbourne supporters must have gone through.
I do think Kennett enjoys having his say on all things and wouldnt take him seriously, he has mentioned merger, relocation and now helping, so not sure what direction he wants.
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Here's something from left field. Kennett putting his hand up to run Melbourne FC.
Bizarre isn't it?
Even more bizarre is the fact that there seems to be quite a few Melbourne supporters that are keen on the idea
As Hawthorn member I'm not sure how I feel about this, would prefer he put his energy towards doing something for our club not one of the opposition teams
However.... notwithstanding the fact that I am a Hawthorn member I don't want to see Melbourne go under and would like to see someone in there who could sort things out. I don't know if Jeff is the one to do it though. Hawthorn was a strong club when Jeff took the helm and I don't think he was necessarily a great president for us (not a bad one either though). This might just be one of Jeff's off the cuff remarks though to keep him in the spotlight
Jeff Kennett as President of Melbourne ? May as commit hari kari and get it over with....
Just a drop kick.
I would like to think that Mr Kennett has his hands full with Hawthorn and Beyond Blue. Taking over Melbourne would cause depression not alleviate it.
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I'm prone to footyspeak myself.
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I don't think he does anything for the Hawks nowadays. I'm sure he could manage BB and MFC together - good match actually! He can make stuff happen and is a good leader imo. I think they would be lucky to have him for a few years.
The Melbourne board are keen on staying where they are, despite having appointed two successive duds as coaches and having a terrible recruiting record. I think they must enjoy the free lunches. Kennett would turn it around and make them look second rate - no wonder they are opposed!
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Ha, ha! I use it a lot too, but I confine it to when I'm talking about footy
I do cringe a bit though when I hear myself trotting out the footy clichés
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Correct. Jeff isn't even a member of the Hawthorn board these days, he's just a vocal supporter. I think Melbourne could do worse and I am coming around to the idea of Jeff not being a Melbourne supporter not necessarily being a bad thing. My first reaction I'll admit was the same as my reaction when I heard Buddy didn't want to discuss his contract (No!!!!
tell me it isn't true!!! ) but on reflection I think there is a lot of upside to Jeff taking on the Melbourne presidency. Having said that I don't think in the end the Melbourne members with support it just from the impression I am getting from some of them.
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Great win by Port today. Amazing. A couple of Sydney players just disappeared in the last quarter, they'll have a bad flight home...
Good for Essendon that they won, keeps top 4 a real option for us.
Good for Essendon that they won, keeps top 4 a real option for us.
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Great match. I was there. I got on TV. Great atmosphere despite the small crowd!
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Even sounded amazing on the TV. Great work Port!
Sydney off their game and still the team to beat, again.
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Correct. Jeff isn't even a member of the Hawthorn board these days, he's just a vocal supporter. I think Melbourne could do worse and I am coming around to the idea of Jeff not being a Melbourne supporter not necessarily being a bad thing. My first reaction I'll admit was the same as my reaction when I heard Buddy didn't want to discuss his contract (No!!!!
If I was on the Melbourne board, I would be holding fire untill after the Federal election.
They may have the opportunity to pick up an ex Prime Minister, rather than an ex Premier.
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Surely Jobe Watson has to have his brownlow stripped after admitting to using a prohibited substance?
Crazy stuff.
Crazy stuff.
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I don't think the AFL will do what they should. Its their image as well. It will be left up to ASADA to hand down punishment to players and the club. Watch the AFL spin this one.
I've spoken to friends who were more concerned about putting money on Sam Mitchell and getting a retrospective money back from their punting!
Jobe should be stripped of his Charlie and suspended. If the AFL are going to whack a (soft) ban on Tippett for breaching contract rules; surely breaching drug codes/ethics should garner something a bit harsher?
TH is right though; the AFL is a toothless tiger looking to protect its golden image and continue it's push through all of AUS. Plus Jobe is a bit of a poster boy...
Jobe should be stripped of his Charlie and suspended. If the AFL are going to whack a (soft) ban on Tippett for breaching contract rules; surely breaching drug codes/ethics should garner something a bit harsher?
TH is right though; the AFL is a toothless tiger looking to protect its golden image and continue it's push through all of AUS. Plus Jobe is a bit of a poster boy...
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The bigger consequences are if it was found to be systematic, or widespread treatment in the squad.
THAT would throw a cat amongst the pigeons.
THAT would throw a cat amongst the pigeons.
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Don't be too quick to condemn. There is going to be more to this than is currently in the media.
They must have some legal argument as both Jobe, Hirdy and everyone else associated at the club keep saying things like,"We are confident we have done nothing wrong. We just want everything to be finalised and out in the open."
It is still going to be lawyers at 10 paces.
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They must have some legal argument as both Jobe, Hirdy and everyone else associated at the club keep saying things like,"We are confident we have done nothing wrong. We just want everything to be finalised and out in the open."
It is still going to be lawyers at 10 paces.
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