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Title: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Ruanaidh on June 07, 2012, 07:21:57 PM
Gideon Simon who is a Tigers affiliated, International (PNG) Scholarship player has joined training at the club just recently. Apparently the young lad, who impressed at last year's u16 Champs, is looking very slick indeed 8). You will be able to see him in the Coburg ressies over the coming weeks.

(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTJTPyTJRP3JZpAyMaYJTLXD1umYss6GtSkEmk7Y5a8ePmA2Qka)
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: WA Tiger on June 07, 2012, 07:33:45 PM
I will recruit more when I head over there if this bloke turns out....:)
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: bojangles17 on June 07, 2012, 07:34:02 PM
Whoa cant wait to see this kid listed next year, wasnt there 2 of them :shh
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: Penelope on June 07, 2012, 07:36:23 PM
I will recruit more when I head over there if this bloke turns out....:)
:lol :thumbsup
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: Ruanaidh on June 07, 2012, 07:37:00 PM
Whoa cant wait to see this kid listed next year, wasnt there 2 of them :shh
Yep, the other was Nathan Malbak, don't know what's happening there :huh

For more background info:

http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum/index.php?topic=10473.15
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: bojangles17 on June 07, 2012, 09:16:55 PM
Is simon officially rookie listed next year?
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: Phil Mrakov on June 07, 2012, 09:24:49 PM
How long till he goes on our list?
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: Eat_em_Alive on June 08, 2012, 08:03:12 AM
Great thread, Ru.
I've been wanting to know what was happening with these young blokes!?
All the best for what the future may bring! :thumbsup

I love when jangles gets excited, his enthusiasm is electric!  :thumbsup :shh
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: Ruanaidh on June 08, 2012, 09:26:34 AM
How long till he goes on our list?
2013, so a little time to wait just yet. He is also diminutive (think Nahas height), but more solidly built.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: tigs2011 on June 08, 2012, 10:08:12 AM
Seen him play. Can see why Dimma wanted to play him last NAB Cup. Kid is good.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: Judge Roughneck on June 08, 2012, 10:35:48 AM
 8)
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: gerkin greg on June 08, 2012, 12:18:28 PM
How long till he goes on our list?
2013, so a little time to wait just yet. He is also diminutive (think Nahas height), but more solidly built.

D-Rod size with better skills
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: Ruanaidh on June 09, 2012, 08:02:44 AM
'Giddy' is in the Coburg Ressies this week :thumbsup...and so is Turner. Fairdinkum, from what I've seen of these two we may just finally 'cash-in' after years of bad luck re' Indigenous/International recruitment.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: bojangles17 on June 09, 2012, 09:51:21 AM
'Giddy' is in the Coburg Ressies this week :thumbsup...and so is Turner. Fairdinkum, from what I've seen of these two we may just finally 'cash-in' after years of bad luck re' Indigenous/International recruitment.

whoa, Id hate to be coming up against these two :shh
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on June 09, 2012, 12:20:01 PM
'Giddy' is in the Coburg Ressies this week :thumbsup...and so is Turner. Fairdinkum, from what I've seen of these two we may just finally 'cash-in' after years of bad luck re' Indigenous/International recruitment.

whoa, Id hate to be coming up against these two :shh

Whoa  :shh
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: WA Tiger on June 09, 2012, 01:11:52 PM
Thinking about contacting the club and having him coe over as a speaker to show what you can do if you put the effort in.....
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: one-eyed on June 14, 2012, 12:59:55 PM
At training today...

(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/542367_10150970805723276_595228262_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: dwaino on June 14, 2012, 01:07:20 PM
Looks and sounds like a Dragon Ball Z character.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: gerkin greg on June 14, 2012, 01:09:31 PM
At training today...

(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/542367_10150970805723276_595228262_n.jpg)

Honey I Shrunk the NicNat
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: Owl on June 14, 2012, 01:14:25 PM
scale him up again mach schnell
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: gerkin greg on June 14, 2012, 01:15:31 PM
schnell! schnell!

manchmal seine geburtstag
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: Owl on June 14, 2012, 01:18:20 PM
Gerks have you lost your avatar privs?
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: Penelope on June 14, 2012, 01:33:58 PM
At training today...

(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/542367_10150970805723276_595228262_n.jpg)

Honey I Shrunk the NicNat
:lol
even funnier, i first read it as honkey
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: gerkin greg on June 14, 2012, 01:38:54 PM
Gerks have you lost your avatar privs?

it not there?  :huh

even funnier, i first read it as honkey

 :lol almost worth an edit
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: Phil Mrakov on June 14, 2012, 02:59:17 PM
He looks about 35 lol..

How old is he?
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: Danog on June 14, 2012, 03:02:14 PM
17 I think
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: Phil Mrakov on June 14, 2012, 03:07:15 PM
17 I think

Thats the oldest looking 17yo I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: RFC_Official on June 14, 2012, 03:32:40 PM
17 I think

He's 17
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on June 14, 2012, 05:23:17 PM
17 I think

He's 17

Bone density for proof please
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: one-eyed on June 14, 2012, 07:21:07 PM
Simon named on the bench for the Coburg ressies this weekend.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: Willy on June 14, 2012, 07:30:07 PM
These PNG/Islander chaps dont seem to go through puberty.  They appear to go straight from being little children to being fully grown blokes.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: gerkin greg on June 14, 2012, 07:33:02 PM
They eat puberty for breakfast

Kinda the opposite of Dookie
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: Phil Mrakov on June 14, 2012, 08:20:09 PM
Simon named on the bench for the Coburg ressies this weekend.

Hope he racks up 40 possies :p

Will he be an RFC listed rookie in 2013?

Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: bojangles17 on June 14, 2012, 09:26:17 PM
17 I think

Thats the oldest looking 17yo I've ever seen.

I dunno, i stopped getting asked for ID by the time i was 15 :shh
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: one-eyed on June 26, 2012, 01:47:40 PM
Simon at training today...

(http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/553108_10150996709008276_177418712_n.jpg) (http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/545115_10150996713978276_550506881_n.jpg)
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150996709008276&set=a.10150996701798276.450651.298686323275&type=3&theater
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: Mr Magic on June 26, 2012, 02:26:16 PM
Big head.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: bojangles17 on June 26, 2012, 07:51:41 PM
Gee , talk about a unit, wouldnt look out of place in the CBD this saturday :shh
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: dwaino on June 26, 2012, 07:55:06 PM
Gee , talk about a unit, wouldnt look out of place in the CBD this saturday :shh

Hope he's got a fake ID  :shh
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: bojangles17 on June 26, 2012, 08:41:43 PM
Err, that's Centre Bounce Down...learnt that last night ::)
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: dwaino on June 26, 2012, 09:00:53 PM
 :lol Yeah heard that on On the Couch last night  :thumbsup

Just playing  ;D
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: bojangles17 on June 26, 2012, 09:32:19 PM
Im just catching up with this new lingo, good one that surprised its taken so long :lol
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: Ruanaidh on June 27, 2012, 06:32:02 AM
Rodan
Title: Re: Gideon Simon
Post by: TigerTimeII on June 27, 2012, 07:07:24 AM
na
Title: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list (RFC site)
Post by: one-eyed on October 05, 2012, 06:55:23 PM
PNG 'tackling machine' joins Tigers
By Paul Daffey 5:05 PM Fri 05 Oct, 2012

RICHMOND has signed the first player on its international rookie list.

Gideon Simon, a small forward from Papua New Guinea who's 172cm and 71kg, spent three months at Punt Rd this season as part of his AFL international scholarship.

He played in the reserves at Richmond's affiliate, Coburg Tigers, where his form impressed the Tigers enough to upgrade him to their international rookie list.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/149238/default.aspx
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 05, 2012, 07:00:11 PM
Maybe he'll get a game in 2013...

Thoughts?
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: bojangles17 on October 05, 2012, 07:10:23 PM
Pretty happy about this, word his he s one of the best mids to come out of PNG and we ve got him in the tigerland academy, nice work if you can get it :clapping
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 05, 2012, 07:11:24 PM
Pretty happy about this, word his he s one of the best mids to come out of PNG and we ve got him in the tigerland academy, nice work if you can get it :clapping

Can he speak English well?
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: one-eyed on October 05, 2012, 07:47:13 PM
Richmond signs PNG teenager Gideon Simon as international rookie

    Al Paton
    From: Herald Sun
    October 05, 2012 5:26PM


RICHMOND hopes its new 172cm rookie from Papua New Guinea will terrorise opposition defenders.

Gideon Simon was signed up today as the Tigers' first international rookie.

The small forward spent three months at Punt Rd this season on an international scholarship, and played with the Coburg reserves.

The 18-year-old showed enough to be rookie-listed for next season.

Richmond recruiting manager Matt Clarke said the club hoped to turn Simon into a "tackling machine".

"He's little but he's powerful," Clarke told the Tigers website.

"The thing that impressed us (during his stint at Punt Rd) was how well he fitted into the group.

"Our players were disappointed when he had to go back home.

"The coach (Damien Hardwick) said, 'He does everything right as a person, he does everything right on the ground. Let's give him a chance'."

Simon has been at Etihad Stadium for this week's draft camp, testing well in sprinting and agility events.

Simon, who hails from Mt Hagen, PNG's third-largest city, said he played in the midfield in the Port Moresby competition.

"Here I'm too short," he said. "They will play me in the forwards."

(http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/Gideon_b.jpg)(http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2012/10/05/1226489/372913-gideon-simon.jpg)

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-signs-png-teenager-gideon-simon-as-international-rookie/story-fnelctok-1226489383714
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: yellowandback on October 05, 2012, 08:06:24 PM
A little bit short?
He makes David Rodan look like Nic Nat!
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: bojangles17 on October 05, 2012, 08:17:07 PM
Might be short but he's like usain bolt outa the blocks....we re gonna love this kid :clapping
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Mr Magic on October 05, 2012, 08:23:08 PM
A little bit short?
He makes David Rodan look like Nic Nat!

1cm difference.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on October 05, 2012, 08:47:33 PM
Might be short but he's like usain bolt outa the blocks....we re gonna love this kid :clapping

Whoa this kid sounds like a gun.....Whoa  :shh
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: bojangles17 on October 05, 2012, 09:41:19 PM
Richmond signs PNG teenager Gideon Simon as international rookie

    Al Paton
    From: Herald Sun
    October 05, 2012 5:26PM


RICHMOND hopes its new 172cm rookie from Papua New Guinea will terrorise opposition defenders.

Gideon Simon was signed up today as the Tigers' first international rookie.

The small forward spent three months at Punt Rd this season on an international scholarship, and played with the Coburg reserves.

The 18-year-old showed enough to be rookie-listed for next season.

Richmond recruiting manager Matt Clarke said the club hoped to turn Simon into a "tackling machine".

"He's little but he's powerful," Clarke told the Tigers website.

"The thing that impressed us (during his stint at Punt Rd) was how well he fitted into the group.

"Our players were disappointed when he had to go back home.

"The coach (Damien Hardwick) said, 'He does everything right as a person, he does everything right on the ground. Let's give him a chance'."

Simon has been at Etihad Stadium for this week's draft camp, testing well in sprinting and agility events.

Simon, who hails from Mt Hagen, PNG's third-largest city, said he played in the midfield in the Port Moresby competition.

"Here I'm too short," he said. "They will play me in the forwards."

(http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/Gideon_b.jpg)(http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2012/10/05/1226489/372913-gideon-simon.jpg)

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-signs-png-teenager-gideon-simon-as-international-rookie/story-fnelctok-1226489383714
Has the steve johnson snap down pat :shh
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on October 05, 2012, 09:46:33 PM
Maybe he'll get a game in 2013...

Thoughts?


Only got king and nahas in front of him.

Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 05, 2012, 10:11:06 PM
Can anyone confirm he speaks English? Do they speak it up there?
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Owl on October 05, 2012, 10:17:00 PM
They speak Tok Tok Pisin, English and local dialects too like motu etc
Depends where he came from but English is spoken by most of the folks I met from PNG.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: dwaino on October 05, 2012, 10:18:40 PM
1. How much sunlight and Seasol does his hair need?
2. Can an international rookie get a kick or do they need to get elevated like a regular vanilla rookie?
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 05, 2012, 10:23:43 PM
They speak Tok Tok Pisin, English and local dialects too like motu etc
Depends where he came from but English is spoken by most of the folks I met from PNG.

Cheers
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: tigs2011 on October 06, 2012, 12:51:01 AM
Reckon he will get games depending on his endurance which when I watched him was pretty ordinary. Will play NAB Cup though so we will at least see him without having to go to Crapburg.  :shh
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: tdy on October 06, 2012, 08:27:08 AM
Coming from PNG he ought a be used to the tough stuff too and hopefully won't be another weak kneed Irish go homer.  It'll be easier to 1. Move his folks over or 2. Have him fly home on holidays too.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 06, 2012, 09:01:53 AM
Can anyone confirm he speaks English? Do they speak it up there?

Speaks english and a very nice kid too, he sat behind me at the Carlton game  ;D

And from a footy side of things , struth the kid can tackle  :clapping
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 06, 2012, 09:40:47 AM
Can anyone confirm he speaks English? Do they speak it up there?

Speaks english and a very nice kid too, he sat behind me at the Carlton game  ;D

And from a footy side of things , struth the kid can tackle  :clapping

Tanks

How long has he been playing footy?
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: gerkin greg on October 06, 2012, 11:47:24 AM
Yiewww G-Sim!
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 06, 2012, 12:09:55 PM
Yiewww G-Sim!

Hop aboard the Tiggy train.. It's going to be a bumpy ride!

Giddeup Simon!
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Ruanaidh on October 06, 2012, 12:46:25 PM
1. How much sunlight and Seasol does his hair need?
2. Can an international rookie get a kick or do they need to get elevated like a regular vanilla rookie?
I'm pretty sure that he (as an Int' Rookie) can be elevated at any time and is distinct from the other rookies in that regard. We should also sign that American dude as well - Wallace. He would have Gus quivering at the intra-club matches  ;D I'm sure he could drum up enough Marketing currency in the US to pay for his wage. We can have a maximum of 6 (Int' rookies) at any stage and recruit up to 2 in any given year.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: WA Tiger on October 08, 2012, 08:44:45 AM
Can anyone confirm he speaks English? Do they speak it up there?

FFS.. :whistle :whistle, they speak better English than some Australians, they are also more intelligent, have better morals and are more respectful!!
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Danog on October 08, 2012, 09:22:21 AM
Can anyone confirm he speaks English? Do they speak it up there?

FFS.. :whistle :whistle, they speak better English than some Australians, they are also more intelligent, have better morals and are more respectful!!

It was a question.  No need to be a smart arse.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: WA Tiger on October 08, 2012, 09:53:30 AM
Can anyone confirm he speaks English? Do they speak it up there?

FFS.. :whistle :whistle, they speak better English than some Australians, they are also more intelligent, have better morals and are more respectful!!

It was a question.  No need to be a smart arse.

Do a bit of research then, blinkers on question. MYOB too.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 08, 2012, 09:59:36 AM
Can anyone confirm he speaks English? Do they speak it up there?

FFS.. :whistle :whistle, they speak better English than some Australians, they are also more intelligent, have better morals and are more respectful!!

It was a question.  No need to be a smart arse.

Do a bit of research then, blinkers on question. MYOB too.

He was doing research, that's why he asked. What do you want him to do Google "does Gideon Simon speak English"  :huh
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: dwaino on October 08, 2012, 10:07:14 AM
Can anyone confirm he speaks English? Do they speak it up there?

FFS.. :whistle :whistle, they speak better English than some Australians, they are also more intelligent, have better morals and are more respectful!!

It was a question.  No need to be a smart arse.

Do a bit of research then, blinkers on question. MYOB too.

He was doing research, that's why he asked. What do you want him to do Google "does Gideon Simon speak English"  :huh


Thanks to Mrakov's question, now it appears in google search  :cheers

http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&q=does+gideon+simon+speak+english&oq=does+gideon+simon+speak+english
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: one-eyed on October 08, 2012, 12:27:09 PM
Enough with the infighting and personal insults!  ::)

Back to the topic!
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Damo on October 08, 2012, 11:18:07 PM
FFS.. :whistle :whistle, they speak better English than some Australians, they are also more intelligent, have better morals and are more respectful!!

Maybe they should get you to do the digging and drilling then !!

Seems strange that you are the boss and you are less intelligent, have lower morals and less respect.

Get off your high horse.

Been there less than a year.

This time a year ago Africans were smarter and better people. As a mere Australian I am slipping a long way down the pecking order after countries that have been dug and drilled by WAT.

Oh, and I bothered to do some research .........................

LITERACY IN Papua New Guinea has fallen below 50% of the population, the PNG National Research Institute says.

So I would suggest there was nothing disrespectful in asking if he spoke English. It seems like a very valid question to me.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on October 09, 2012, 05:54:21 AM
I'm just getting the popcorn.....
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on October 09, 2012, 07:28:09 AM
I'm just getting the popcorn.....

X2 *hands over a tenner*
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: WA Tiger on October 09, 2012, 07:55:00 AM
FFS.. :whistle :whistle, they speak better English than some Australians, they are also more intelligent, have better morals and are more respectful!!

Maybe they should get you to do the digging and drilling then !!

Seems strange that you are the boss and you are less intelligent, have lower morals and less respect.

Get off your high horse.

Been there less than a year.

This time a year ago Africans were smarter and better people. As a mere Australian I am slipping a long way down the pecking order after countries that have been dug and drilled by WAT.

Oh, and I bothered to do some research .........................

LITERACY IN Papua New Guinea has fallen below 50% of the population, the PNG National Research Institute says.

So I would suggest there was nothing disrespectful in asking if he spoke English. It seems like a very valid question to me.

"Less intelegent" coming from a moron I will take that as a compliment!! Just like when I was in Africa, great to hear comments from people who go off stats....

Why the stuff would he be in an AFL team if he couldnt speak English???? How the stuff could he understand instructions etc....unless it's visual, very visual, if they don't speak English they do not undersatnd!!! Why would the RFC recruit someone that could not understand English. LL&N understanding and Education takes a long time to impliment!!
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 09, 2012, 07:57:26 AM
FFS.. :whistle :whistle, they speak better English than some Australians, they are also more intelligent, have better morals and are more respectful!!

Maybe they should get you to do the digging and drilling then !!

Seems strange that you are the boss and you are less intelligent, have lower morals and less respect.

Get off your high horse.

Been there less than a year.

This time a year ago Africans were smarter and better people. As a mere Australian I am slipping a long way down the pecking order after countries that have been dug and drilled by WAT.

Oh, and I bothered to do some research .........................

LITERACY IN Papua New Guinea has fallen below 50% of the population, the PNG National Research Institute says.

So I would suggest there was nothing disrespectful in asking if he spoke English. It seems like a very valid question to me.

"Less intelegent" coming from a moron I will take that as a compliment!! Just like when I was in Africa, great to hear comments from people who go off stats....

Why the stuff would he be in an AFL team if he couldnt speak English???? How the stuff could he understand instructions etc....unless it's visual, very visual, if they don't speak English they do not undersatnd!!! Why would the RFC recruit someone that could not understand English. LL&N understanding and Education takes a long time to impliment!!

 :lol :lol Liam Jurrah anyone :whistle Next argument WAT ;D
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Francois Jackson on October 09, 2012, 08:00:04 AM
some of you blokes need 2 things

1. Sex (and a lot of it)

2. grow up

like a pack of whiney biatches.

My 1 year old doesnt whinge and whine like some of u
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Coach on October 09, 2012, 08:05:49 AM
some of you blokes need 2 things

1. Sex (and a lot of it)

2. grow up

like a pack of whiney biatches.

My 1 year old doesnt whinge and whine like some of u
(http://i.imgur.com/zPnFC.gif)
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: WA Tiger on October 09, 2012, 08:06:26 AM
FFS.. :whistle :whistle, they speak better English than some Australians, they are also more intelligent, have better morals and are more respectful!!

Maybe they should get you to do the digging and drilling then !!

Seems strange that you are the boss and you are less intelligent, have lower morals and less respect.

Get off your high horse.

Been there less than a year.

This time a year ago Africans were smarter and better people. As a mere Australian I am slipping a long way down the pecking order after countries that have been dug and drilled by WAT.

Oh, and I bothered to do some research .........................

LITERACY IN Papua New Guinea has fallen below 50% of the population, the PNG National Research Institute says.

So I would suggest there was nothing disrespectful in asking if he spoke English. It seems like a very valid question to me.

"Less intelegent" coming from a moron I will take that as a compliment!! Just like when I was in Africa, great to hear comments from people who go off stats....

Why the stuff would he be in an AFL team if he couldnt speak English???? How the stuff could he understand instructions etc....unless it's visual, very visual, if they don't speak English they do not undersatnd!!! Why would the RFC recruit someone that could not understand English. LL&N understanding and Education takes a long time to impliment!!

 :lol :lol Liam Jurrah anyone :whistle Next argument WAT ;D

Right on cue twoheads!! :lol :lol :lol....just can't help it can you....complete different cultures, but as you know it all, you would be right onto that.. :clapping
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: WA Tiger on October 09, 2012, 08:10:30 AM
some of you blokes need 2 things

1. Sex (and a lot of it)

2. grow up

like a pack of whiney biatches.

My 1 year old doesnt whinge and whine like some of u

Daniel, I support most of your posts mate, but not this, honestly, you have had more run in's and blues with people on this forum then just about anyone.....back in box!!!
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 09, 2012, 08:28:52 AM
FFS.. :whistle :whistle, they speak better English than some Australians, they are also more intelligent, have better morals and are more respectful!!

Maybe they should get you to do the digging and drilling then !!

Seems strange that you are the boss and you are less intelligent, have lower morals and less respect.

Get off your high horse.

Been there less than a year.

This time a year ago Africans were smarter and better people. As a mere Australian I am slipping a long way down the pecking order after countries that have been dug and drilled by WAT.

Oh, and I bothered to do some research .........................

LITERACY IN Papua New Guinea has fallen below 50% of the population, the PNG National Research Institute says.

So I would suggest there was nothing disrespectful in asking if he spoke English. It seems like a very valid question to me.

"Less intelegent" coming from a moron I will take that as a compliment!! Just like when I was in Africa, great to hear comments from people who go off stats....

Why the stuff would he be in an AFL team if he couldnt speak English???? How the stuff could he understand instructions etc....unless it's visual, very visual, if they don't speak English they do not undersatnd!!! Why would the RFC recruit someone that could not understand English. LL&N understanding and Education takes a long time to impliment!!

 :lol :lol Liam Jurrah anyone :whistle Next argument WAT ;D

Right on cue twoheads!! :lol :lol :lol....just can't help it can you....complete different cultures, but as you know it all, you would be right onto that.. :clapping

So what your saying then is its o.k for an AFL club to recruit a non Engling speaking Aboriginal but not a non English Speaking kid fron anywhere els because of different cultures :huh InB4 WAT's next personal insult :lol
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: WA Tiger on October 09, 2012, 09:06:44 AM
FFS.. :whistle :whistle, they speak better English than some Australians, they are also more intelligent, have better morals and are more respectful!!

Maybe they should get you to do the digging and drilling then !!

Seems strange that you are the boss and you are less intelligent, have lower morals and less respect.

Get off your high horse.

Been there less than a year.

This time a year ago Africans were smarter and better people. As a mere Australian I am slipping a long way down the pecking order after countries that have been dug and drilled by WAT.

Oh, and I bothered to do some research .........................

LITERACY IN Papua New Guinea has fallen below 50% of the population, the PNG National Research Institute says.

So I would suggest there was nothing disrespectful in asking if he spoke English. It seems like a very valid question to me.

"Less intelegent" coming from a moron I will take that as a compliment!! Just like when I was in Africa, great to hear comments from people who go off stats....

Why the stuff would he be in an AFL team if he couldnt speak English???? How the stuff could he understand instructions etc....unless it's visual, very visual, if they don't speak English they do not undersatnd!!! Why would the RFC recruit someone that could not understand English. LL&N understanding and Education takes a long time to impliment!!

 :lol :lol Liam Jurrah anyone :whistle Next argument WAT ;D

Right on cue twoheads!! :lol :lol :lol....just can't help it can you....complete different cultures, but as you know it all, you would be right onto that.. :clapping

So what your saying then is its o.k for an AFL club to recruit a non Engling speaking Aboriginal but not a non English Speaking kid fron anywhere els because of different cultures :huh InB4 WAT's next personal insult :lol

WTF is non Engling????????

How well did Liam Jurrah go....really?????
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 09, 2012, 09:19:27 AM
FFS.. :whistle :whistle, they speak better English than some Australians, they are also more intelligent, have better morals and are more respectful!!

Maybe they should get you to do the digging and drilling then !!

Seems strange that you are the boss and you are less intelligent, have lower morals and less respect.

Get off your high horse.

Been there less than a year.

This time a year ago Africans were smarter and better people. As a mere Australian I am slipping a long way down the pecking order after countries that have been dug and drilled by WAT.

Oh, and I bothered to do some research .........................

LITERACY IN Papua New Guinea has fallen below 50% of the population, the PNG National Research Institute says.

So I would suggest there was nothing disrespectful in asking if he spoke English. It seems like a very valid question to me.

"Less intelegent" coming from a moron I will take that as a compliment!! Just like when I was in Africa, great to hear comments from people who go off stats....

Why the stuff would he be in an AFL team if he couldnt speak English???? How the stuff could he understand instructions etc....unless it's visual, very visual, if they don't speak English they do not undersatnd!!! Why would the RFC recruit someone that could not understand English. LL&N understanding and Education takes a long time to impliment!!

 :lol :lol Liam Jurrah anyone :whistle Next argument WAT ;D

Right on cue twoheads!! :lol :lol :lol....just can't help it can you....complete different cultures, but as you know it all, you would be right onto that.. :clapping

So what your saying then is its o.k for an AFL club to recruit a non Engling speaking Aboriginal but not a non English Speaking kid fron anywhere els because of different cultures :huh InB4 WAT's next personal insult :lol

WTF is non Engling????????

How well did Liam Jurrah go....really?????

Picking on Typo's now :lol Nice way to again deflect the topic away from your half arsed, ill informed answers :lol

Jurrah was going quit well until he had his issues back home, did a remarkable job considering he hardly spoke a word of English when he first came to Melbourne ;)

Now please feel free to explain (In English) what would be the difference in Drafting a non English speaking Aboriginal player as apposed to a non English speaking PNG player? and how does there differences in Cultures make any difference?  Lets not forget your the one making these bold claims, surly you have the answers :whistle
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: 1965 on October 09, 2012, 09:23:18 AM
Picking on Typo's now :lol Nice way to again deflect the topic away from your half arsed, ill informed answers :lol

Jurrah was going quit well until he had his issues back home, did a remarkable job considering he hardly spoke a word of English when he first came to Melbourne ;)

Now please feel free to explain (In English) what would be the difference in Drafting a non English speaking Aboriginal player as apposed to a non English speaking PNG player? and how does there differences in Cultures make any difference?  Lets not forget your the one making these bold claims, surly you have the answers :whistle

Sorry I can't help myself...

Jurrah was going "quit" well?

 :lol
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 09, 2012, 09:31:04 AM
Picking on Typo's now :lol Nice way to again deflect the topic away from your half arsed, ill informed answers :lol

Jurrah was going quit well until he had his issues back home, did a remarkable job considering he hardly spoke a word of English when he first came to Melbourne ;)

Now please feel free to explain (In English) what would be the difference in Drafting a non English speaking Aboriginal player as apposed to a non English speaking PNG player? and how does there differences in Cultures make any difference?  Lets not forget your the one making these bold claims, surly you have the answers :whistle

Sorry I can't help myself...

Jurrah was going "quit" well?

 :lol

Its been noted here many times before that spelling isn't my strong point ;) ;D
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Smokey on October 09, 2012, 10:19:47 AM
I'm just getting the popcorn.....

X2 *hands over a tenner*

A roaring trade in popcorn I would think.  *hands over another tenner*   :lol
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Francois Jackson on October 09, 2012, 11:52:44 AM
some of you blokes need 2 things

1. Sex (and a lot of it)

2. grow up

like a pack of whiney biatches.

My 1 year old doesnt whinge and whine like some of u

Daniel, I support most of your posts mate, but not this, honestly, you have had more run in's and blues with people on this forum then just about anyone.....back in box!!!

have 1 ever resorted to name calling on a personal daily basis.

my opinions and some differ is football related not personal crap that you blokes dish up on a daily basis

i come to read about this PNG fella not a few blokes going for it because they lack some activity in the bedroom

get some action lads its a great stress reliever :thumbsup
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on October 09, 2012, 12:46:28 PM
I started the can he speak English fiasco.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: dwaino on October 09, 2012, 12:49:39 PM
WAT can you tell me what this says pls http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/tokpisin/2012-10-09/gideon-simon-blong-png-igat-neim-insait-long-afl-richmond-tim/1027544
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on October 09, 2012, 01:21:38 PM
I'm just getting the popcorn.....

X2 *hands over a tenner*

A roaring trade in popcorn I would think.  *hands over another tenner*   :lol

Agreed. *takes another handful*

This thread is full of whingers, bigots and arseclowns.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: one-eyed on October 09, 2012, 01:38:51 PM
Back to the topic ppl!
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 09, 2012, 09:40:14 PM
Back to topic ppl!

Keep the gutter talk at the front door and off the forum

Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: TigerTimeII on October 09, 2012, 10:01:36 PM
get it done tigers  :gotigers
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: YB77 on February 13, 2013, 03:13:37 PM
What has happened to this kid?? Apparently he went home for Xmas and hasn't been seen since :whistle :whistle
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Coach on February 13, 2013, 03:18:31 PM
What has happened to this kid?? Apparently he went home for Xmas and hasn't been seen since :whistle :whistle

He was at the game
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: YB77 on February 13, 2013, 03:19:34 PM
What has happened to this kid?? Apparently he went home for Xmas and hasn't been seen since :whistle :whistle

He was at the game

Ummmmm, No he wasn't :wallywink :wallywink
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Coach on February 13, 2013, 03:20:25 PM
What has happened to this kid?? Apparently he went home for Xmas and hasn't been seen since :whistle :whistle

He was at the game

Ummmmm, No he wasn't :wallywink :wallywink

He was running water champ.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: mightytiges on February 13, 2013, 03:21:56 PM
Our former rookie Gibson Turner was at the All-stars game and in the RFC rooms.

What has happened to this kid?? Apparently he went home for Xmas and hasn't been seen since :whistle :whistle
The Club is still trying to sort out his Visa issues is what I've last heard.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: YB77 on February 13, 2013, 08:08:46 PM
Edited so I don't look like a wanker.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Oiafi on February 13, 2013, 08:27:47 PM
No he said Gibson Turner was at the all stars game. Gideon Simon is still in PNG.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: YB77 on February 13, 2013, 08:40:42 PM
Correct! Sorry MT I take at all back. Coach Davey please apologise!
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: YB77 on February 13, 2013, 08:45:22 PM
What has happened to this kid?? Apparently he went home for Xmas and hasn't been seen since :whistle :whistle

He was at the game

Ummmmm, No he wasn't :wallywink :wallywink

He was running water champ.

Turn's out he is Stuck in PNG with visa issues, Feel free to say sorry any time
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Chuck17 on February 13, 2013, 09:18:03 PM
Don't even know who is let alone if he is in the friggn country or not
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: one-eyed on February 13, 2013, 09:58:41 PM
Don't even know who is let alone if he is in the friggn country or not
Gideon Simon is our international (category B) rookie.

(http://www.worldfootynews.com/images/articles/20121202144854389_2.jpg)
http://www.worldfootynews.com/article.php/20121202144854389
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Chuck17 on February 14, 2013, 07:26:23 PM
Thanks OE, I liked your Monsters Inc pic.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: gerkin greg on February 14, 2013, 11:35:02 PM
Chucky...
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: RFC_Official on February 19, 2013, 10:30:02 AM
Happy to report Gideon is out there training this morning, and got a crew cut.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: gerkin greg on February 19, 2013, 10:37:07 AM
confiscated his dreads at immigration

good to have him back
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: wayne on February 19, 2013, 10:37:10 AM
Happy to report Gideon is out there training this morning, and got a crew cut.

Good news!
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: 1965 on February 19, 2013, 10:45:33 AM
Happy to report Gideon is out there training this morning, and got a crew cut.

Good news!

Which bit?

Personally I would like to see them all with crew cuts

Including Maric   :outtahere
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: one-eyed on February 19, 2013, 10:49:20 AM
Happy to report Gideon is out there training this morning, and got a crew cut.
Thanks for that RFCO. Good to hear.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: wayne on February 19, 2013, 10:54:29 AM
Happy to report Gideon is out there training this morning, and got a crew cut.

Good news!

Which bit?

Personally I would like to see them all with crew cuts

Including Maric   :outtahere

The bit where RFC Official says he's happy  :rollin
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: one-eyed on February 21, 2013, 12:20:50 PM
Simon's saga

By Jennifer Phelan
afl.com.au
Thursday, February 21, 2013


 
PAPUA New Guinean Richmond rookie Gideon Simon is back at at Tigerland after visa issues delayed his return to Punt Road this year.

Simon, the small forward who spent three months at the club last year before earning an international rookie contract, arrived back in Australia last Friday night after going home before Christmas.

"It's been a bit of a story within itself at the footy club," Richmond midfield coach Danny Daly told AFL.com.au.

"I don't know 100 per cent but [the delay] had something to do with his visa and the amount of stay he had over here previously.

"It was about when he could come back and who was going to sign for him to come back.

"Once that was all sorted out, it was just a matter of him getting on the flight and coming over.

"Thankfully it was all resolved."

Simon trained away from the main group on Tuesday as he begins his efforts to rebuild his fitness base, which took a hit while he was at home.

Daly said the powerful 172cm Simon would need four or five weeks of conditioning before he joined in full training.

He also said the Tigers were confident the visa issues had been resolved and Simon should not encounter further problems.

"As far as I'm aware, that's it now, once he's over here it's all done and dusted so he should be pretty right from now on in," Daly said.

"It's a good story to get someone from overseas and see how they go."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-02-21/simons-saga
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Judge Roughneck on February 21, 2013, 02:10:00 PM
Come good gideo.

Make.up.for that Irish mumabhoy girl
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: one-eyed on November 14, 2013, 04:36:00 AM
Gideon Simon has been named in the PNG squad for the 2014 International Cup of Australian Football.

http://www.worldfootynews.com/article.php/20131111145014957
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on November 14, 2013, 04:41:57 AM
Thought he went home tbh
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: tigs2011 on November 14, 2013, 09:28:17 AM
Thought he went home tbh
nope. Just delisted.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on November 14, 2013, 01:51:37 PM
Thought he went home tbh
nope. Just delisted.

Ahh ok
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Willy on November 14, 2013, 01:56:47 PM
Gone bung bung.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Diocletian on November 14, 2013, 05:05:19 PM
Grab one of those American basketballers- good publicity if nothing else. Plus most of our list will probably love having a real live African-American around the place and most likely be completely enamoured by anything he says or does if they're anything like most  halfwit Australian males under the age of 30.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: tdy on November 15, 2013, 09:50:29 PM
Thought he went home tbh
nope. Just delisted.
True dinks?
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: 1965 on November 17, 2013, 06:57:20 PM
Thought he went home tbh
nope. Just delisted.
True dinks?

I haven't heard that expression for 40 years.

 :lol
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: mightytiges on November 17, 2013, 10:25:17 PM
Thought he went home tbh
nope. Just delisted.
True dinks?
No mention of Simon being delisted on the AFL website?

http://www.afl.com.au/news/features/retirements-and-delistings
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: tdy on November 18, 2013, 10:28:30 PM
Thought he went home tbh
nope. Just delisted.
True dinks?

I haven't heard that expression for 40 years.
 
 :lol


I dont think Ive used it since primary school.  Its a great one, hope it never gets lost in the Mericanization of Oz.
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: tigs2011 on November 18, 2013, 11:04:56 PM
Thought he went home tbh
nope. Just delisted.
True dinks?
No mention of Simon being delisted on the AFL website?

http://www.afl.com.au/news/features/retirements-and-delistings
Probably because he never even got a profile on the RFC site. It's like he never existed.  :shh
Title: Re: Gideon Simon put onto our international rookie list [updated]
Post by: Phil Mrakov on November 18, 2013, 11:15:52 PM
Thought he went home tbh
nope. Just delisted.
True dinks?
No mention of Simon being delisted on the AFL website?

http://www.afl.com.au/news/features/retirements-and-delistings
Probably because he never even got a profile on the RFC site. It's like he never existed.  :shh

Could be an enemy spy IMO