Talking Footy

TLPG wrote:

Pete_09 wrote:

I have to agree with King on this one.

If carlton had lost to Melbourne in 07 then they would not have got Kruser so I am sure that they are happy now they lost instead of winning a game that meant nothing & missing out on a great ruckman.

And if they'd won they could have got an even better player, like a Trent Cotchin or a Cyril Rioli.

King-Eliagh wrote:

Xman wrote:

King-Eliagh wrote:

I have no doubt Xman's right in his assessment of the importance of building a positive team culture and the relative uncertainty associated with which draft pick will be the best in future. What Xman doesnt get is that the world doesnt revolve around his assessment of things. This makes Xman a very narrow minded buffoon.

You see people have different opinions and different motivators and with the admissions of several high profile AFL figures we can all see that tanking was a very strong motivator for some dodgy individuals coaching and managing certain teams. We should not adhere to Xmans narrow vision and admonish those characters and acts that bring down the great sport of marngrook.

what admissions?

Ive never heard a coach say they lost on purpose.

Have you?

I've already explained to you what tanking is, you can pretend to not understand but it seems like the majority of AFL fans on this site are against you now Xman. good try but you cant even pretend I'm just anti what you say anymore on this one. Everyone but you and TLPG believe and are honest enough to admit that foul play has occurred.

This ones doooone and dusted, locker up Xman!

King-Eliagh wrote:

Oh

You are the real deal arent you? The realest dunderbrain/confused buffoon there could be.

For the twelth time, and im not exaggerating here...thats how confused this buffoon really is, I explained that tanking was deliberately not trying to win in order to obtain a specific gain like high draft picks or a preferential position within the finals.

Confused buffoon is so apt for you Xman. I'm really happy i thought up the term...helps me cope with your ongoing struggles

Dean Bailey former melb coach wrote:

I had no hesitation at all in the first two years in ensuring the club was well placed for draft picks.

"I was asked to do the best thing by the Melbourne Football Club and I did it. I put players in different positions."

TLPG wrote:

The damning quote only proves experimentation in order to be "well placed for draft picks".

King-Eliagh wrote:

And Pete agrees with me.

Xman are you that insular that you really believe all football coaches and management could not possibly stray from the opinion you have explained?

And for the record i didnt ignore your comment on the benefits of winning. More and more proof you only read your own posts.

Dean Bailey former melb coach wrote:

I had no hesitation at all in the first two years in ensuring the club was well placed for draft picks.

"I was asked to do the best thing by the Melbourne Football Club and I did it. I put players in different positions."

Coach Bailey seems to have a different opinion than you Xman. The nail in the coffin, proof tanking took place.