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Offline Shiner

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Re: Troy Taylor [merged]
« Reply #855 on: May 18, 2011, 11:14:56 AM »
Racism.... still alive and strong I see
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Re: Troy Taylor [merged]
« Reply #856 on: May 18, 2011, 11:32:35 AM »
If anyone thinks Troy is getting special consideration because of his skin colour then they're an idiot.

His situation isn't great, similar to Ben Cousins, has issues and only a soft club would turf him on the curb. AFL talk about duty of care on field, I'm proud the club is showing duty of care off field with Troy. Without us he'd be in jail.

If this was Ben Griffiths I can't see anything being different.
If Dustin Martin went on a break to country New South Wales with off field issues it would be no different.

The kid is part of our future and we want him to reach his potential. He's most likely run out of chances, but nothing has anything to do with his skin colour, it's about his football potential.

What would we be saying about Tom Hislop if he was indigenous and we gave him the huge lifeline at 22/23?
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Re: Troy Taylor [merged]
« Reply #857 on: May 18, 2011, 11:37:41 AM »
Spot on Popelord
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Re: Troy Taylor [merged]
« Reply #858 on: May 18, 2011, 11:47:13 AM »
Buying Troy a house.. does that allude to Indigenous Australians getting a free ride?
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Re: Troy Taylor [merged]
« Reply #859 on: May 18, 2011, 11:48:22 AM »
 :sleep :banghead :scream
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Re: Troy Taylor [merged]
« Reply #860 on: May 18, 2011, 11:49:54 AM »
Wow,

intelligent response Davey.... brilliant,
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Re: Troy Taylor [merged]
« Reply #861 on: May 18, 2011, 11:50:52 AM »
It's the way she goes
« Last Edit: May 18, 2011, 12:05:14 PM by one-eyed »
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Re: Troy Taylor [merged]
« Reply #862 on: May 18, 2011, 11:58:09 AM »
It's the way what goes?
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Offline Shiner

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Re: Troy Taylor [merged]
« Reply #863 on: May 18, 2011, 12:05:54 PM »
Davey,

can you claim a perfect life?
Have you always done what the teacher told you... your parents told you? Did you ace every school test?
Please everyone in your life?
Have you made the most of every opportunity given to you?
Me... I have stuffed up countless times. Made mistakes daily... let alone all my life.
We all have baggage mate.... all sorts of backgrounds.
Maybe the kid has had it tough?
Maybe he wants to succeed... but struggles with his past?
Nothing new to me,
Have failed many times in life,
Give the kid a go
We all deserve second and maybe third chances..... maybe many chances before we succeed,
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Re: Troy Taylor [merged]
« Reply #864 on: May 18, 2011, 12:08:24 PM »
A reminder to discuss the topic without the insults and sniping ppl
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Offline Shiner

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Re: Troy Taylor [merged]
« Reply #865 on: May 18, 2011, 12:23:48 PM »
Sorry One Eyed... not my intention.
Just feel that Troy may be misunderstood, thats all.
We have all had challenges in life.... I am the first to admit my mistakes.
it does not mean we are ungrateful or stupid. Sometimes we struggle with our destiny.
I have no grudge at all... just wish to point out that none of us are perfect.
I have a feeling that Troy wishes that it would be easier than it is.
Doesn't mean he is a bad person or ungrateful for the opportunity.And just because he is Indigenous  does not mean that he should understand more than anyone else.
Innumerable people of all backgrounds don't make it. I was drafted at 16... had a car accident and my chance was done.
Sometimes... life is not what we would hope it to be,
Race has nothing to do with it,
I hope he makes it
No personal insult intended at all... just pointing out that none of us are perfect
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Re: Troy Taylor [merged]
« Reply #866 on: May 18, 2011, 12:25:54 PM »
Would be fair enough if the game this week was called "white blokes at the g"
Quote from: Popelord on May 18, 2011, 11:32:35 AM
If anyone thinks Troy is getting special consideration because of his skin colour then they're an idiot.

His situation isn't great, similar to Ben Cousins, has issues and only a soft club would turf him on the curb. AFL talk about duty of care on field, I'm proud the club is showing duty of care off field with Troy. Without us he'd be in jail.

If this was Ben Griffiths I can't see anything being different.
If Dustin Martin went on a break to country New South Wales with off field issues it would be no different.

The kid is part of our future and we want him to reach his potential. He's most likely run out of chances, but nothing has anything to do with his skin colour, it's about his football potential.

What would we be saying about Tom Hislop if he was indigenous and we gave him the huge lifeline at 22/23?
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Offline Shiner

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Re: Troy Taylor [merged]
« Reply #867 on: May 18, 2011, 12:34:34 PM »
I would love to know how many of us had it all figured  at 19....... black or white.
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Re: Troy Taylor [merged]
« Reply #868 on: May 18, 2011, 12:55:26 PM »
The club really has nothing to lose by staying in contact with him for the remainder of the year.

From my personal experience Troy is a terrific kid, he has enourmous ability and could be anything. The club know this and that is why they are keeping the door open. With any luck he may come back and commit.

I am sure that you will find its entirely up to Troy now, he has to want it.
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Re: Troy Taylor [merged]
« Reply #869 on: May 18, 2011, 01:01:29 PM »
Quote from: Shiner on May 18, 2011, 12:23:48 PM
Sorry One Eyed... not my intention.
That's okay Shiner. I wasn't having a go at your post before mine. It was more a general reminder to everyone to discuss the topic and express your opinion without resorting to insults and namecalling because another poster may have a different viewpoint.
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