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Deafening silence from teammates on Rance
« on: December 21, 2019, 08:36:08 PM »
On social media.
No tributes.
Jack’s unfollowed him.
Something in this?
“I find it nearly impossible to make those judgments, but he is certainly up there with the really important ones, he is certainly up there with the Francis Bourkes and the Royce Harts and the Kevin Bartlett and the Kevin Sheedys, there is no doubt about that,” Balme said.

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Re: Deafening silence from teammates on Rance
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2019, 08:49:47 PM »
Perhaps someone close to him has insisted he pull the pin?
Not sure this is a finished story...
“I find it nearly impossible to make those judgments, but he is certainly up there with the really important ones, he is certainly up there with the Francis Bourkes and the Royce Harts and the Kevin Bartlett and the Kevin Sheedys, there is no doubt about that,” Balme said.

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Re: Deafening silence from teammates on Rance
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2019, 08:54:18 PM »
On social media.
No tributes.
Jack’s unfollowed him.
Something in this?
Jack's unfollowed him where? He's still following him on Instagram. Looks like nobody is following him on Twitter

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Re: Deafening silence from teammates on Rance
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2019, 09:10:33 PM »
The vice-captain retiring at 30, with 2 years left on his contract, in December and when the team is the best in the comp probably hasn't gone down too well.
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Re: Deafening silence from teammates on Rance
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2019, 09:48:03 PM »
Its not a very Richmond man thing to do
“I find it nearly impossible to make those judgments, but he is certainly up there with the really important ones, he is certainly up there with the Francis Bourkes and the Royce Harts and the Kevin Bartlett and the Kevin Sheedys, there is no doubt about that,” Balme said.

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Re: Deafening silence from teammates on Rance
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2019, 09:55:37 PM »
Its not a very Richmond man thing to do

Neither is trying to play on when your heart is elsewhere

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Re: Deafening silence from teammates on Rance
« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2019, 10:33:00 PM »
Well his team mates aren’t exactly singing his praises for following his heart...
“I find it nearly impossible to make those judgments, but he is certainly up there with the really important ones, he is certainly up there with the Francis Bourkes and the Royce Harts and the Kevin Bartlett and the Kevin Sheedys, there is no doubt about that,” Balme said.

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Re: Deafening silence from teammates on Rance
« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2019, 11:47:12 PM »
Well his team mates aren’t exactly singing his praises for following his heart...

something is def in this.

No special praises at all, not even one from what i have seen



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Re: Deafening silence from teammates on Rance
« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2019, 08:56:56 AM »
Conspiracy theories were inevitable.... :whistle

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Re: Deafening silence from teammates on Rance
« Reply #9 on: December 22, 2019, 09:45:24 AM »
It is what it is

Not sure why people can't just accept it and move on

Looking for things that aren't there. Why? Because it is easier to accept?

It is what it is
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Re: Deafening silence from teammates on Rance
« Reply #10 on: December 22, 2019, 09:51:23 AM »
It is what it is

Not sure why people can't just accept it and move on

Looking for things that aren't there. Why? Because it is easier to accept?

It is what it is

Agree 100%

Time for everyone to move on now. Footy is just Footy and Alex has called time. His life and his choice. Im hoping Noah Balta can ve our next Alex Rance.

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Re: Deafening silence from teammates on Rance
« Reply #11 on: December 22, 2019, 10:00:31 AM »
It is what it is

Not sure why people can't just accept it and move on

Looking for things that aren't there. Why? Because it is easier to accept?

It is what it is

Bit like the chopsticks episode. Let's be honest here, you wouldn't have a clue and neither would we. If someone wants to question it like you did, why can't they.

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Re: Deafening silence from teammates on Rance
« Reply #12 on: December 22, 2019, 12:22:18 PM »
It is what it is

Not sure why people can't just accept it and move on

Looking for things that aren't there. Why? Because it is easier to accept?

It is what it is

It IS what it is which is why I’m asking the question.
Why wouldn’t his teammates pay tribute to his career - even Adam Trololol called him the GOAT.
Just seems a little odd is all...
“I find it nearly impossible to make those judgments, but he is certainly up there with the really important ones, he is certainly up there with the Francis Bourkes and the Royce Harts and the Kevin Bartlett and the Kevin Sheedys, there is no doubt about that,” Balme said.

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Re: Deafening silence from teammates on Rance
« Reply #13 on: December 22, 2019, 01:49:37 PM »
I thought some of Gale's words were very interesting and empty.

Feeling I get is that the club isn't happy - maybe about the timing of the retirement, the nature of it etc. He's fit, contracted, club in the premiership window etc.

Huge assumption but it wouldn't surprise me if Rance had asked for 6-12 months off during his contract and been denied so he retired.

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Re: Deafening silence from teammates on Rance
« Reply #14 on: December 22, 2019, 01:58:05 PM »

Bit like the chopsticks episode. Let's be honest here, you wouldn't have a clue and neither would we. If someone wants to question it like you did, why can't they.

Argh... good ole chopsticks. Not sure of the relevance but I'll humour you any way. Seems People love bringing this up and accuse me saying things I didn't say. And BTW  I have no idea what you mean by "wants to question like you did" so whatever

As for your you "wouldn't have clue" comment I'll let that one slide through to keeper ..again whatever  ::)


It IS what it is which is why I’m asking the question.
Why wouldn’t his teammates pay tribute to his career - even Adam Trololol called him the GOAT.
Just seems a little odd is all...

Sorry but I really can't answer would like to but I can't because as it just been pointed out to me I am clueless

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