taking credit where credit is due

[Fred]

The system stinks.Go to BF & have alook at the threads about COLA.
Only ones supporting are the fans of Sydney cheats.

What sort of a contrived/compromised comp has some teams getting more than others.
Its outright cheating.
Everyteam should be on a level playing field ,,Salary cap wise.
The draft is supposed to be for lesser bottom of the ladder teams to get decent players...sorry they go to Vlads pet projects.
Why do AFL fans accept this....

I think it's the same thinking behind the World Cup and qualification rules etc ... It's about expanding and growing the game.

[Raiderdave]

The system stinks.Go to BF & have alook at the threads about COLA.
Only ones supporting are the fans of Sydney cheats.

What sort of a contrived/compromised comp has some teams getting more than others.
Its outright cheating.
Everyteam should be on a level playing field ,,Salary cap wise.
The draft is supposed to be for lesser bottom of the ladder teams to get decent players...sorry they go to Vlads pet projects.
Why do AFL fans accept this....

Some do, some don't. Those that do understand the enormous effort it takes to grow the game in new markets. Without a team that is at least competitive for the majority of the time that is very difficult. Given most AFL players come from southern states, and the drive to play in your home state can be pretty strong, it makes some sense to make playing interstate more attractive. Add to that the high cost of living in Sydney and the case for COLA has some merit.

The NRL do a similar thing to a degree don't they? My understanding is that the storm have one of the highest football department budgets in the NRL, with much of it coming from their owners who for the majority of their history have been part owners of the league. Its in their interest to keep the storm competitive, and theyve delivered in spades with finals appearances almost every year. Why don't the storm have a COLA? Well with a huge football department spend they sort of do, plus Melbourne is cheaper to live in than Sydney.

well yr not even close to being right about the Storm but why would we be surprised by that
& what has football dept budgets got to do with salary caps or drafts for fucks sake >

you can spend double on everything else
but it won't get you anymore talent on the field if you are restricted to the same amount of spend on that as every body else

the VFL manipulate their cap ... & their draft to the benefit of some over others
it is a compromised competition

& this is as clear as day
it is disgraceful & shameful & this would not happen in any other sport as the fans of the sport would not allow it
however the worlds dumbest sports fans seem oblivious & too brain washed too.... unaware their sport is just .. not on the level

[Raiderdave]

The system stinks.Go to BF & have alook at the threads about COLA.
Only ones supporting are the fans of Sydney cheats.

What sort of a contrived/compromised comp has some teams getting more than others.
Its outright cheating.
Everyteam should be on a level playing field ,,Salary cap wise.
The draft is supposed to be for lesser bottom of the ladder teams to get decent players...sorry they go to Vlads pet projects.
Why do AFL fans accept this....

I think it's the same thinking behind the World Cup and qualification rules etc ... It's about expanding and growing the game.

funny ?

you'd think a sport that you can play ............. anywhere in Australia
wouldn't need to compromise its elite comp as it would be strong everywhere if its played ... everywhere
seems odd

I'd suggest this bumbling crap sport being played everywhere ...... means squat diddly folks

[Fred]

You can play it everywhere ... However is not the dominant code in Sydney and indeed Sydney as an expansion market. 30 years ago no one in Sydney new of Aussie rules much except a game that isn't played there. Wasn't even reported in the papers ... So Sydney have come along way as a club however rl is still the dominant sport hence I think that is why there is concessions so the club can do well. Indeed, the nrl should have done the same with the storm ... That was one of the critisms of the nrl when the salary cap thing broke, that if the nrl had of set it up right the storm wouldn't have had to do what they did (not that other clubs weren't also) and indeed I suspect a blind eye was turned when Murdoch controlled things... But as soon as Murdoch was out they went after the storm. But anyway, I think any new Perth team for the nrl should get concessions as well. Hopefully the nrl do it right this time.

[Xman]

The system stinks.Go to BF & have alook at the threads about COLA.
Only ones supporting are the fans of Sydney cheats.

What sort of a contrived/compromised comp has some teams getting more than others.
Its outright cheating.
Everyteam should be on a level playing field ,,Salary cap wise.
The draft is supposed to be for lesser bottom of the ladder teams to get decent players...sorry they go to Vlads pet projects.
Why do AFL fans accept this....

Some do, some don't. Those that do understand the enormous effort it takes to grow the game in new markets. Without a team that is at least competitive for the majority of the time that is very difficult. Given most AFL players come from southern states, and the drive to play in your home state can be pretty strong, it makes some sense to make playing interstate more attractive. Add to that the high cost of living in Sydney and the case for COLA has some merit.

The NRL do a similar thing to a degree don't they? My understanding is that the storm have one of the highest football department budgets in the NRL, with much of it coming from their owners who for the majority of their history have been part owners of the league. Its in their interest to keep the storm competitive, and theyve delivered in spades with finals appearances almost every year. Why don't the storm have a COLA? Well with a huge football department spend they sort of do, plus Melbourne is cheaper to live in than Sydney.

well yr not even close to being right about the Storm but why would we be surprised by that
& what has football dept budgets got to do with salary caps or drafts for fucks sake >

you can spend double on everything else
but it won't get you anymore talent on the field if you are restricted to the same amount of spend on that as every body else

the VFL manipulate their cap ... & their draft to the benefit of some over others
it is a compromised competition

& this is as clear as day
it is disgraceful & shameful & this would not happen in any other sport as the fans of the sport would not allow it
however the worlds dumbest sports fans seem oblivious & too brain washed too.... unaware their sport is just .. not on the level

So it's just good luck the storm have dominated since joining the NRL?

[Raiderdave]

The system stinks.Go to BF & have alook at the threads about COLA.
Only ones supporting are the fans of Sydney cheats.

What sort of a contrived/compromised comp has some teams getting more than others.
Its outright cheating.
Everyteam should be on a level playing field ,,Salary cap wise.
The draft is supposed to be for lesser bottom of the ladder teams to get decent players...sorry they go to Vlads pet projects.
Why do AFL fans accept this....

Some do, some don't. Those that do understand the enormous effort it takes to grow the game in new markets. Without a team that is at least competitive for the majority of the time that is very difficult. Given most AFL players come from southern states, and the drive to play in your home state can be pretty strong, it makes some sense to make playing interstate more attractive. Add to that the high cost of living in Sydney and the case for COLA has some merit.

The NRL do a similar thing to a degree don't they? My understanding is that the storm have one of the highest football department budgets in the NRL, with much of it coming from their owners who for the majority of their history have been part owners of the league. Its in their interest to keep the storm competitive, and theyve delivered in spades with finals appearances almost every year. Why don't the storm have a COLA? Well with a huge football department spend they sort of do, plus Melbourne is cheaper to live in than Sydney.

well yr not even close to being right about the Storm but why would we be surprised by that
& what has football dept budgets got to do with salary caps or drafts for fucks sake >

you can spend double on everything else
but it won't get you anymore talent on the field if you are restricted to the same amount of spend on that as every body else

the VFL manipulate their cap ... & their draft to the benefit of some over others
it is a compromised competition

& this is as clear as day
it is disgraceful & shameful & this would not happen in any other sport as the fans of the sport would not allow it
however the worlds dumbest sports fans seem oblivious & too brain washed too.... unaware their sport is just .. not on the level

So it's just good luck the storm have dominated since joining the NRL?

they have the best recruiters .. scouts in the bizz , their people can spot talent where ever it is
plus they seem to be able to attract discards from other teams & turn them into world beaters & kids from the nthn states have no issue living in Melbourne & being part of this very strong set up.
unlike the Swines who steal talent .... the Storm haven't made a major purchase ever
all of their superstars today & in recent years were no bodies & the Storm developed them in the best system RL has & they are to be commended for that

the Swines have been chasers & stealers of everyone elses hardwork since day dot
they have used their monetary advantage to make a mockery of yr code

from Warrick Capper to Barney Bumfuck
they take the short cutz helped with their advantage & fumblers just put up with it
just so they can claim a strong team in a major non heartland city
how fucking pathetic

[Xman]

So are recruiters part of the football department?

Well, you got there eventually. Fact is the storm could never have afforded the off field structure they've had without extra funding, which came from the competition owners.

On to the swans. Who have they recruited of note? Lockett, well over a decade ago, Hall, who hasn't played with them for half a decade, Tippett, who hasn't even played a season, and Buddy who hasn't played a game.

The swans have a reputation of trading average players from other teams and making them into quality players. That's the reason they've been a great side lately. Lockett, Hall, Tippett and Buddy have had nothing to do with their recent success.

[Swans4ever]

The system stinks.Go to BF & have alook at the threads about COLA.
Only ones supporting are the fans of Sydney cheats.

What sort of a contrived/compromised comp has some teams getting more than others.
Its outright cheating.
Everyteam should be on a level playing field ,,Salary cap wise.
The draft is supposed to be for lesser bottom of the ladder teams to get decent players...sorry they go to Vlads pet projects.
Why do AFL fans accept this....

Some do, some don't. Those that do understand the enormous effort it takes to grow the game in new markets. Without a team that is at least competitive for the majority of the time that is very difficult. Given most AFL players come from southern states, and the drive to play in your home state can be pretty strong, it makes some sense to make playing interstate more attractive. Add to that the high cost of living in Sydney and the case for COLA has some merit.

The NRL do a similar thing to a degree don't they? My understanding is that the storm have one of the highest football department budgets in the NRL, with much of it coming from their owners who for the majority of their history have been part owners of the league. Its in their interest to keep the storm competitive, and theyve delivered in spades with finals appearances almost every year. Why don't the storm have a COLA? Well with a huge football department spend they sort of do, plus Melbourne is cheaper to live in than Sydney.

well yr not even close to being right about the Storm but why would we be surprised by that
& what has football dept budgets got to do with salary caps or drafts for fucks sake >

you can spend double on everything else
but it won't get you anymore talent on the field if you are restricted to the same amount of spend on that as every body else

the VFL manipulate their cap ... & their draft to the benefit of some over others
it is a compromised competition

& this is as clear as day
it is disgraceful & shameful & this would not happen in any other sport as the fans of the sport would not allow it
however the worlds dumbest sports fans seem oblivious & too brain washed too.... unaware their sport is just .. not on the level

So it's just good luck the storm have dominated since joining the NRL?

they have the best recruiters .. scouts in the bizz , their people can spot talent where ever it is
plus they seem to be able to attract discards from other teams & turn them into world beaters & kids from the nthn states have no issue living in Melbourne & being part of this very strong set up.
unlike the Swines who steal talent .... the Storm haven't made a major purchase ever
all of their superstars today & in recent years were no bodies & the Storm developed them in the best system RL has & they are to be commended for that

the Swines have been chasers & stealers of everyone elses hardwork since day dot
they have used their monetary advantage to make a mockery of yr code

from Warrick Capper to Barney Bumfuck
they take the short cutz helped with their advantage & fumblers just put up with it
just so they can claim a strong team in a major non heartland city
how fucking pathetic

What Broncos didn't get Falou? Roosters didn't get SBW?, Rabbitos didn't get Inglis - your nothing but a fucking hypocrite and a loon! I suppose all of Canberra's players come from Canberra? How about you try and make a statement after thinking about the topic - what a bum sniffing NUPHY!

[NRLCrap1]

BAM!!!!

[AFLcrap1]

BAM!!!!

[Raiderdave]

The system stinks.Go to BF & have alook at the threads about COLA.
Only ones supporting are the fans of Sydney cheats.

What sort of a contrived/compromised comp has some teams getting more than others.
Its outright cheating.
Everyteam should be on a level playing field ,,Salary cap wise.
The draft is supposed to be for lesser bottom of the ladder teams to get decent players...sorry they go to Vlads pet projects.
Why do AFL fans accept this....

Some do, some don't. Those that do understand the enormous effort it takes to grow the game in new markets. Without a team that is at least competitive for the majority of the time that is very difficult. Given most AFL players come from southern states, and the drive to play in your home state can be pretty strong, it makes some sense to make playing interstate more attractive. Add to that the high cost of living in Sydney and the case for COLA has some merit.

The NRL do a similar thing to a degree don't they? My understanding is that the storm have one of the highest football department budgets in the NRL, with much of it coming from their owners who for the majority of their history have been part owners of the league. Its in their interest to keep the storm competitive, and theyve delivered in spades with finals appearances almost every year. Why don't the storm have a COLA? Well with a huge football department spend they sort of do, plus Melbourne is cheaper to live in than Sydney.

well yr not even close to being right about the Storm but why would we be surprised by that
& what has football dept budgets got to do with salary caps or drafts for fucks sake >

you can spend double on everything else
but it won't get you anymore talent on the field if you are restricted to the same amount of spend on that as every body else

the VFL manipulate their cap ... & their draft to the benefit of some over others
it is a compromised competition

& this is as clear as day
it is disgraceful & shameful & this would not happen in any other sport as the fans of the sport would not allow it
however the worlds dumbest sports fans seem oblivious & too brain washed too.... unaware their sport is just .. not on the level

So it's just good luck the storm have dominated since joining the NRL?

they have the best recruiters .. scouts in the bizz , their people can spot talent where ever it is
plus they seem to be able to attract discards from other teams & turn them into world beaters & kids from the nthn states have no issue living in Melbourne & being part of this very strong set up.
unlike the Swines who steal talent .... the Storm haven't made a major purchase ever
all of their superstars today & in recent years were no bodies & the Storm developed them in the best system RL has & they are to be commended for that

the Swines have been chasers & stealers of everyone elses hardwork since day dot
they have used their monetary advantage to make a mockery of yr code

from Warrick Capper to Barney Bumfuck
they take the short cutz helped with their advantage & fumblers just put up with it
just so they can claim a strong team in a major non heartland city
how fucking pathetic

What Broncos didn't get Falou? Roosters didn't get SBW?, Rabbitos didn't get Inglis - your nothing but a fucking hypocrite and a loon! I suppose all of Canberra's players come from Canberra? How about you try and make a statement after thinking about the topic - what a bum sniffing NUPHY!

what the fuck are you talking about you cockhead >
you've mentioned 3 clubs getting 3 big name players, ONE player per club
how bout the rest of their rosters you flog fuckstick

.... the Swines would get them all they are just such cheating fucks :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<>

the slime bag swines would sign them all of them with the dodgey the leg up they get from the VFL .... didn't do anything to develop them .. just pinch em all off clubs because they can't spend as much as the slimey swines
they are a lazy shit bag club who leach off their codes desperation to be able to say they're doing well in Sydney ... they are a disgrace as are the VFL for compromising their comp & as for the dopey fans who follow the sport

well where the fuck would you start with those ********* :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<>

[Swans4ever]

The system stinks.Go to BF & have alook at the threads about COLA.
Only ones supporting are the fans of Sydney cheats.

What sort of a contrived/compromised comp has some teams getting more than others.
Its outright cheating.
Everyteam should be on a level playing field ,,Salary cap wise.
The draft is supposed to be for lesser bottom of the ladder teams to get decent players...sorry they go to Vlads pet projects.
Why do AFL fans accept this....

Some do, some don't. Those that do understand the enormous effort it takes to grow the game in new markets. Without a team that is at least competitive for the majority of the time that is very difficult. Given most AFL players come from southern states, and the drive to play in your home state can be pretty strong, it makes some sense to make playing interstate more attractive. Add to that the high cost of living in Sydney and the case for COLA has some merit.

The NRL do a similar thing to a degree don't they? My understanding is that the storm have one of the highest football department budgets in the NRL, with much of it coming from their owners who for the majority of their history have been part owners of the league. Its in their interest to keep the storm competitive, and theyve delivered in spades with finals appearances almost every year. Why don't the storm have a COLA? Well with a huge football department spend they sort of do, plus Melbourne is cheaper to live in than Sydney.

well yr not even close to being right about the Storm but why would we be surprised by that
& what has football dept budgets got to do with salary caps or drafts for fucks sake >

you can spend double on everything else
but it won't get you anymore talent on the field if you are restricted to the same amount of spend on that as every body else

the VFL manipulate their cap ... & their draft to the benefit of some over others
it is a compromised competition

& this is as clear as day
it is disgraceful & shameful & this would not happen in any other sport as the fans of the sport would not allow it
however the worlds dumbest sports fans seem oblivious & too brain washed too.... unaware their sport is just .. not on the level

So it's just good luck the storm have dominated since joining the NRL?

they have the best recruiters .. scouts in the bizz , their people can spot talent where ever it is
plus they seem to be able to attract discards from other teams & turn them into world beaters & kids from the nthn states have no issue living in Melbourne & being part of this very strong set up.
unlike the Swines who steal talent .... the Storm haven't made a major purchase ever
all of their superstars today & in recent years were no bodies & the Storm developed them in the best system RL has & they are to be commended for that

the Swines have been chasers & stealers of everyone elses hardwork since day dot
they have used their monetary advantage to make a mockery of yr code

from Warrick Capper to Barney Bumfuck
they take the short cutz helped with their advantage & fumblers just put up with it
just so they can claim a strong team in a major non heartland city
how fucking pathetic

What Broncos didn't get Falou? Roosters didn't get SBW?, Rabbitos didn't get Inglis - your nothing but a fucking hypocrite and a loon! I suppose all of Canberra's players come from Canberra? How about you try and make a statement after thinking about the topic - what a bum sniffing NUPHY!

what the fuck are you talking about you cockhead >
you've mentioned 3 clubs getting 3 big name players, ONE player per club
how bout the rest of their rosters you flog fuckstick

.... the Swines would get them all they are just such cheating fucks :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<>

the slime bag swines would sign them all of them with the dodgey the leg up they get from the VFL .... didn't do anything to develop them .. just pinch em all off clubs because they can't spend as much as the slimey swines
they are a lazy shit bag club who leach off their codes desperation to be able to say they're doing well in Sydney ... they are a disgrace as are the VFL for compromising their comp & as for the dopey fans who follow the sport

well where the fuck would you start with those ********* :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<>

Now now don't get too upset you'll have to take a Xanie - your just upset that the Swans are the BIGGEST club in Sydney - is that why you follow the Raiders because your green with envy!

[Swans4ever]

The system stinks.Go to BF & have alook at the threads about COLA.
Only ones supporting are the fans of Sydney cheats.

What sort of a contrived/compromised comp has some teams getting more than others.
Its outright cheating.
Everyteam should be on a level playing field ,,Salary cap wise.
The draft is supposed to be for lesser bottom of the ladder teams to get decent players...sorry they go to Vlads pet projects.
Why do AFL fans accept this....

Some do, some don't. Those that do understand the enormous effort it takes to grow the game in new markets. Without a team that is at least competitive for the majority of the time that is very difficult. Given most AFL players come from southern states, and the drive to play in your home state can be pretty strong, it makes some sense to make playing interstate more attractive. Add to that the high cost of living in Sydney and the case for COLA has some merit.

The NRL do a similar thing to a degree don't they? My understanding is that the storm have one of the highest football department budgets in the NRL, with much of it coming from their owners who for the majority of their history have been part owners of the league. Its in their interest to keep the storm competitive, and theyve delivered in spades with finals appearances almost every year. Why don't the storm have a COLA? Well with a huge football department spend they sort of do, plus Melbourne is cheaper to live in than Sydney.

well yr not even close to being right about the Storm but why would we be surprised by that
& what has football dept budgets got to do with salary caps or drafts for fucks sake >

you can spend double on everything else
but it won't get you anymore talent on the field if you are restricted to the same amount of spend on that as every body else

the VFL manipulate their cap ... & their draft to the benefit of some over others
it is a compromised competition

& this is as clear as day
it is disgraceful & shameful & this would not happen in any other sport as the fans of the sport would not allow it
however the worlds dumbest sports fans seem oblivious & too brain washed too.... unaware their sport is just .. not on the level

So it's just good luck the storm have dominated since joining the NRL?

they have the best recruiters .. scouts in the bizz , their people can spot talent where ever it is
plus they seem to be able to attract discards from other teams & turn them into world beaters & kids from the nthn states have no issue living in Melbourne & being part of this very strong set up.
unlike the Swines who steal talent .... the Storm haven't made a major purchase ever
all of their superstars today & in recent years were no bodies & the Storm developed them in the best system RL has & they are to be commended for that

the Swines have been chasers & stealers of everyone elses hardwork since day dot
they have used their monetary advantage to make a mockery of yr code

from Warrick Capper to Barney Bumfuck
they take the short cutz helped with their advantage & fumblers just put up with it
just so they can claim a strong team in a major non heartland city
how fucking pathetic

What Broncos didn't get Falou? Roosters didn't get SBW?, Rabbitos didn't get Inglis - your nothing but a fucking hypocrite and a loon! I suppose all of Canberra's players come from Canberra? How about you try and make a statement after thinking about the topic - what a bum sniffing NUPHY!

what the fuck are you talking about you cockhead >
you've mentioned 3 clubs getting 3 big name players, ONE player per club
how bout the rest of their rosters you flog fuckstick

.... the Swines would get them all they are just such cheating fucks :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<>

the slime bag swines would sign them all of them with the dodgey the leg up they get from the VFL .... didn't do anything to develop them .. just pinch em all off clubs because they can't spend as much as the slimey swines
they are a lazy shit bag club who leach off their codes desperation to be able to say they're doing well in Sydney ... they are a disgrace as are the VFL for compromising their comp & as for the dopey fans who follow the sport

well where the fuck would you start with those ********* :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<>

Now now don't get too upset you'll have to take a Xanie - your just upset that the Swans are the BIGGEST club in Sydney - is that why you follow the Raiders because your green with envy!

How about you tell that to Kieran Jack - you know son of a RL legend born and raised in Sydney - ALL Australian and Premiership player - and who do the Storm have?????? Queenslanders!

[NRLCrap1]

well where the fuck would you start with those ********* :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<> :_<>

You tell us, Dave. After all you're one of them! :P :P :P :P :P

[Fred]

Why are you so obsessed with the swans and AFL Dave ?