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Title: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: WilliamPowell on December 01, 2011, 08:39:33 AM
Connors remains home

richmondfc.com.au 7:54 AM Wed 30 Nov, 2011

While Richmond players are undertaking their pre season camp in Phoenix, Arizona, this week, team-mate Daniel Connors has remained at home in Melbourne.

Connors is dealing with some personal issues, and will return to training with the Tigers in due course.

for richmondfc.com.au

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/126733/default.aspx

Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Stripes on December 01, 2011, 08:50:31 AM
Connors remains home

richmondfc.com.au 7:54 AM Wed 30 Nov, 2011

While Richmond players are undertaking their pre season camp in Phoenix, Arizona, this week, team-mate Daniel Connors has remained at home in Melbourne.

Connors is dealing with some personal issues, and will return to training with the Tigers in due course.

for richmondfc.com.au

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/126733/default.aspx

I was hoping Connors would rediscover his 2010 form this coming season but I never like hearing players are missing any part of preseason for any reason, let alone for 'personal issues'  :-\
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Penelope on December 01, 2011, 08:52:40 AM
looks like they have plugged the last of the leaks at punt rd.
in recent times ol' Jacky would have been all over this.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: dwaino on December 01, 2011, 12:49:14 PM
Very interesting, considering a poster started a rumour on BF last night about Connors allegedly being banned from the club. http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=894070
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Stripes on December 01, 2011, 03:03:33 PM
Assuming this is true (a big assumption I admit), I wonder what the reason would be for this exclusion?
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: JVT on December 01, 2011, 03:26:33 PM
Assuming this is true (a big assumption I admit), I wonder what the reason would be for this exclusion?
It is true, from the Richmond website.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Chuck17 on December 01, 2011, 03:40:25 PM
Is he working on his middle girth strength instead.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: F0551L on December 01, 2011, 03:47:39 PM
maybe he is in another state
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Jackstar is back again on December 01, 2011, 04:08:07 PM
looks like they have plugged the last of the leaks at punt rd.
in recent times ol' Jacky would have been all over this.

Mate, this is old news .
You want to find him, he is at Squires Loft a fair bit.
whats the point anyway.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Penelope on December 01, 2011, 04:55:20 PM
maybe he is in another state

drunk?
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Willy on December 01, 2011, 05:14:31 PM
 :-\

Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Ox on December 01, 2011, 05:24:01 PM
chose booze over a football career.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on December 01, 2011, 05:32:03 PM
Seriously, how many personal issues can a bloke have? You don't have to be a victim to your own demons if you are smart and tough enough to pull yourself out.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Ox on December 01, 2011, 05:35:31 PM
genetic
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Jackstar is back again on December 01, 2011, 06:45:18 PM
Seriously, how many personal issues can a bloke have? You don't have to be a victim to your own demons if you are smart and tough enough to pull yourself out.

couldnt pull himself :whistle
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Coach on December 01, 2011, 06:45:48 PM
;D
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Owl on December 01, 2011, 06:59:09 PM
He needs to be horse whipped and packed off back to hillbilly territory where he can get back to shoveling pig poo and shagging the local livestock instead of being a tiresome burden on the club.  How many blokes missed out in the draft would give their left aggett to get the chances he did?  Talent is not a ticket to act like a spoiled brat.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Loui Tufga on December 01, 2011, 07:01:45 PM
He needs to be horse whipped and packed off back to hillbilly territory where he can get back to shoveling pig poo and shagging the local livestock instead of being a tiresome burden on the club.  How many blokes missed out in the draft would give their left aggett to get the chances he did?  Talent is not a ticket to act like a spoiled brat.

Like I said about North Melbourne, we don't need either down here mate, theres barley enough livestock to go round as it is >:( ;D ;D
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: yellowandback on December 01, 2011, 07:18:30 PM
Where is Bojangles when you need him?

Treat em mean, keep em keen, I'm liking what I'm reading Richmond.
Whoa partner, this kids on a one way track to superstardom
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Coach on December 01, 2011, 07:21:38 PM
Whoa  :shh
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Penelope on December 01, 2011, 07:30:05 PM
Where is Bojangles when you need him?

Treat em mean, keep em keen, I'm liking what I'm reading Richmond.
Whoa partner, this kids on a one way track to superstardom
:lol
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Penelope on December 01, 2011, 07:56:05 PM
going back to allroy gilligan, every player who has been given a leave of absence to sort out personal issues has found themselves no longer on the richmond list at the end of the year.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: TigerLand on December 01, 2011, 09:09:07 PM
Connors remains home

richmondfc.com.au 7:54 AM Wed 30 Nov, 2011

While Richmond players are undertaking their pre season camp in Phoenix, Arizona, this week, team-mate Daniel Connors has remained at home in Melbourne.

Connors is dealing with some personal issues, and will return to training with the Tigers in due course.

for richmondfc.com.au

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/126733/default.aspx

This is effing ridiculous.

Does Connors play with a nappy on?
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: mightytiges on December 01, 2011, 09:43:16 PM
going back to allroy gilligan, every player who has been given a leave of absence to sort out personal issues has found themselves no longer on the richmond list at the end of the year.
Probably shows the pressures and dedications required to play AFL footy is hard enough without additional personal issues/demons.

The Club must still be holding out on hope as Dan wasn't delisted yesterday.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on December 01, 2011, 10:01:11 PM
Where is Bojangles when you need him?

Treat em mean, keep em keen, I'm liking what I'm reading Richmond.
Whoa partner, this kids on a one way track to superstardom
:lol

x2 :thumbsup

20 games in 5 seasons superstar.

This time next year he'll be a 23 game supernova.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Penelope on December 01, 2011, 11:12:31 PM
going back to allroy gilligan, every player who has been given a leave of absence to sort out personal issues has found themselves no longer on the richmond list at the end of the year.
Probably shows the pressures and dedications required to play AFL footy is hard enough without additional personal issues/demons.

The Club must still be holding out on hope as Dan wasn't delisted yesterday.

thus the heavier emphasis in character when recruiting. It will be interesting to see if they try any risky high reward types again when we have a more mature and stable list.

RT (Ruthless Tiger?) on BF is saying that the personal issue has to do with a family member rather Dan himself.

Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: The Big Richo on December 01, 2011, 11:53:44 PM
Never should have been drafted, shocking blue from recruiters.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: mightytiges on December 02, 2011, 12:03:14 AM
going back to allroy gilligan, every player who has been given a leave of absence to sort out personal issues has found themselves no longer on the richmond list at the end of the year.
Probably shows the pressures and dedications required to play AFL footy is hard enough without additional personal issues/demons.

The Club must still be holding out on hope as Dan wasn't delisted yesterday.

thus the heavier emphasis in character when recruiting. It will be interesting to see if they try any risky high reward types again when we have a more mature and stable list.

RT (Ruthless Tiger?) on BF is saying that the personal issue has to do with a family member rather Dan himself.
If true that would then explain why he wasn't delisted.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Darth Tiger on December 02, 2011, 12:59:31 AM
Geez Connors just cant get his act together and have a full, continuous & breakout pre-season.

Really has to get his body to an optimal level in this pre-season to have any chance of sustaining an AFL career.

If he uses this break to acheive a skin fold and fitness base he may have a chance when the boys crank it up in January, if not his papers will be well & truly stamped for VFL where he will be deemed a list clogger after 6 years in the system.

Your move Dan, display maturity or be finished up in 10 months.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Ox on December 02, 2011, 02:29:12 AM
if it was a girlfriend you would have ditched her 2 years ago.

High maintenance with every excuse under the Sun.

Nothing can be without drama.

RFC needs men who can deal with personal issues and play football NOT guys who cant handle reality and professional life.

Goodbye.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: georgies31 on December 02, 2011, 03:17:40 AM
Should have put a clause in his contract if he screws up  time again see ya later when he resigned.Deadwood he is rather kid.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: one-eyed on December 02, 2011, 05:53:35 AM
Injury-hit Daniel Connors has missed the US trip because of personal issues but will rejoin training before Christmas.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/chris-newman-to-lead-tigers-in-2012/story-e6frf9jf-1226211322342
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Mr Magic on December 02, 2011, 06:44:02 AM
Didn't Mitch Morton & Troy Taylor have 'personal issues'?... :whistle

RFC NDP
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: eliminator on December 02, 2011, 06:59:57 AM
Agree with DT. Needs to address his personal issues, assess where he is going and if he wants to play football make a concerted effort to get back on track.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Penelope on December 02, 2011, 08:51:11 AM
going back to allroy gilligan, every player who has been given a leave of absence to sort out personal issues has found themselves no longer on the richmond list at the end of the year.
Probably shows the pressures and dedications required to play AFL footy is hard enough without additional personal issues/demons.

The Club must still be holding out on hope as Dan wasn't delisted yesterday.

thus the heavier emphasis in character when recruiting. It will be interesting to see if they try any risky high reward types again when we have a more mature and stable list.

RT (Ruthless Tiger?) on BF is saying that the personal issue has to do with a family member rather Dan himself.
If true that would then explain why he wasn't delisted.

Given that he will rejoin the group before christmas It's pretty safe to assume he hasnt violated his alcohol restrictions.

RT seems to think it is a serious illness or death of a family member.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: gerkin greg on December 02, 2011, 09:36:56 AM
Whoa partner, this kids on a one way track to superstardom

 :ROTFL
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: shawry on December 02, 2011, 09:43:45 AM
Given that he will rejoin the group before christmas It's pretty safe to assume he hasnt violated his alcohol restrictions.

RT seems to think it is a serious illness or death of a family member.

If this is hte case every one who has been bagging him and taking pot shots should have a good hard look at themselves.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on December 02, 2011, 10:28:28 AM
Given that he will rejoin the group before christmas It's pretty safe to assume he hasnt violated his alcohol restrictions.

RT seems to think it is a serious illness or death of a family member.

If this is hte case every one who has been bagging him and taking pot shots should have a good hard look at themselves.

Why? " you reap what you sow" if T Cotchin missed the trip for personal reasons we would jump to a different conclusion. He has form off field and the club hasnt helped by being vague about it
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Penelope on December 02, 2011, 12:45:57 PM
so condemning someone for wanting to spend time with their family beacause of a death or serious illness if OK if that person is not a perfect human being?

Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Coach on December 02, 2011, 12:48:07 PM
STFU Al (refusing to call you dad ever again) and read carefully you old man ;D
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: JVT on December 02, 2011, 01:03:19 PM
STFU Al (refusing to call you dad ever again) and read carefully you old man ;D
Get a hair cut  :rollin
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Coach on December 02, 2011, 01:05:10 PM
Excuse me? I do what I want!
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Ox on December 03, 2011, 03:03:40 PM
Given that he will rejoin the group before christmas It's pretty safe to assume he hasnt violated his alcohol restrictions.

RT seems to think it is a serious illness or death of a family member.

If this is hte case every one who has been bagging him and taking pot shots should have a good hard look at themselves.
pal.

This idiot always has an excuse.

FHO
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: mightytiges on December 03, 2011, 05:38:51 PM
Whatever the personal reason(s) are I think everyone including Dan himself knows that 2012 is a make or break year for him. Other younger blokes will easily pass him by in the pecking order if he doesn't step up and play most of next year in the seniors.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Francois Jackson on December 03, 2011, 08:33:10 PM
This is the thing right.

Sam Mitchell had serious personal issues last year and still missed only one game. He is a true professional who bleeds for his club.

You would've thought he would still attempt to join his mates in the states. With all the issues surrounding Connors i would've expected the club to say if it concerned a family member/illness. IMO i think its all being hidden nicely and has something to do with himself.

the bloke has issues and we dont need his  type at our club. We should've offloaded him and MM to the swans.

Both rubbish attitudes we dont need.





Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: TigerLand on December 03, 2011, 11:00:44 PM
If the issues are family illness related surely that is catergorised as family issues?

Personal issues is just an excuse for a ugly PR reason and we don't want the issue to be discussed in teh media for the clubs sake and the players sake.

Regardless if the reason is genuine or not, this is Dans last season.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Smokey on December 04, 2011, 09:21:47 AM

Regardless if the reason is genuine or not, this is Dans last season.

Think you're right Pope.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Tigermonk on December 04, 2011, 12:39:52 PM
cant beleive posters are wondering whats wrong with this guy.  ;D l been droping hints all year  :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Francois Jackson on December 04, 2011, 12:57:29 PM
cant beleive posters are wondering whats wrong with this guy.  ;D l been droping hints all year  :rollin :rollin



yep another Ty Zantuck TM. Good riddons to the bloke he needs to get help like his mate Morton.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Tigermonk on December 04, 2011, 01:06:59 PM
yep another huge mistake by RFC keeping this clown. If you cant get on the track then make way for someone who wants to desperately play AFL. l have always been against clubs keeping players who dont give any value. reminds me of Gogs
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Jackstar is back again on December 04, 2011, 01:10:47 PM
yep another huge mistake by RFC keeping this clown. If you cant get on the track then make way for someone who wants to desperately play AFL. l have always been against clubs keeping players who dont give any value. reminds me of Gogs

Correct.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: The Big Richo on December 04, 2011, 03:31:35 PM
This thread is a good example why RFC should provide more information about these things.

Why they can't just say Connors missed the trip because with a general reason, such as a death in his family.

It is hardly an invason of privacy and would stop things getting out of hand in the rumour mill.
Title: Re: Connors Not In Arizona
Post by: Penelope on December 04, 2011, 03:53:37 PM
This thread is a good example why RFC should provide more information about these things.

Why they can't just say Connors missed the trip because with a general reason, such as a death in his family.

It is hardly an invason of privacy and would stop things getting out of hand in the rumour mill.

Yeah, thats a fair point TBR.