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Football => Richmond Rant => Topic started by: one-eyed on December 13, 2011, 11:35:46 AM
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Welcome Piva
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# 42 Melbourne - Piva Wright (Dandenong - Tall defender)
Might be a real bargain for these blokes to get a kid like this so late. Reminds of Mal Michael in every way. Quick, agile and reasonably good kid but when you watch him closely he is very good in traffic at making good decisions which as a back is so important bc the right one can put you into good transition spots. Also has an ability to push fwd albeit I would have him as a key back prospect.
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=894434
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From Inside Football
Piva WRIGHT (Dandenong Stingrays)
DOB: 28/6/93. Ht: 191 cm. Wt: 94kg.
Pos: Tall midfielder.
"Piva is a Mal Michael-type with the broad shoulders, good pace but he still probably doesn't really how hard he's got to work still. Had some standout games against some really good opposition, including a magnificent job blanketing Jonathan Patton when we played the Eastern Ranges. Shows really good qualities for a key defender with his height and pace." -Dandenong Stingrays coach Graeme Yeats.
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Like the sound of the kid
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We are picking up some ready made units looking at the weight of these key talls in the rookie draft
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N0YkVDR5B4
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averaging kicking style. Bojangles will probably chip in and say "whoa, textbook technique" ;D
Like the sound of him down back
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averaging kicking style. Bojangles will probably chip in and say "whoa, textbook technique" ;D
Like the sound of him down back
you forget the word prodigy ... bj will surely use prodigy here again.
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:lol
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This kid looks good. Could be the next Gaspar :shh
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Francis Jackson on Wright:
"He's a tall, strong negating defender who we looked at because of his size and strength. He's a really strong spoiler and played some excellent games during the year. He often escaped notice because he was playing in defensive roles, but when we went back and looked at his tape we really recognised his defensive capabilities. He reads the game very well."
http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/6301/newsid/127102/default.aspx
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Here's some vision of Wright:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&v=QJ0SIS1KbTw
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Pics:
(http://www.velocitysports.com.au/images/athlete%20pages/afl%20hopefuls/PWright.jpg) (http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Piva+Wright+TAC+Cup+Rd+6+Northern+Knights+f9Rmu1K4aV1l.jpg)
(http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Piva+Wright+TAC+Cup+Rd+6+Northern+Knights+qpmMvMhWtKbl.jpg) (http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Piva+Wright+TAC+Cup+Qualifying+Final+1+Calder+AmG7cov9NmRl.jpg)
(http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Piva+Wright+TAC+Cup+Qualifying+Final+1+Calder+XtqbmI43toCl.jpg) (http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Piva+Wright+TAC+Cup+Qualifying+Final+1+Calder+zhXeTIzXuh4l.jpg)
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Stingray learns to put faith in draft
By Roy Ward
Greater Dandenong Weekly
21 Nov, 2011
(http://static.lifeislocal.com.au/multimedia/images/large/1555826.jpg)
APPEARANCES can be deceiving - Dandenong North's Piva Wright will go into the AFL Draft on Thursday night blind to his chances of getting selected.
Despite a season in which the 18 year old won Vic Country selection and played in key forward and key defensive roles for Dandenong Stingrays, Wright has had little contact with AFL clubs.
But the advice of former Stingrays teammate turned Hawthorn player Mitch Hallahan has kept Wright calm about his chances.
"I was talking to him and he just said don't worry if clubs haven't spoken with you," Wright said. "Trust in them to pick you. It's all about being patient and believing it will happen. If it does happen it will be a dream come true."
The Hallam Senior College student, who finished his year 12 exams last week, said he hadn't spent much time worrying about the draft due to his exams.
But as the night draws closer he is starting to plan a way to watch the event without too much fanfare.
"I come from a very big family but I would prefer to watch it by myself," he said. "Most of my mates will be away at 'schoolies' - I think I will just lock myself away with one of my mates and watch it."
Wright, who has a Samoan background but was born and raised in Dandenong, is fully committed to a career as a footballer or if that fails to eventuate, he wants to be an English teacher, passing on his love for reading.
Again appearances can be deceiving as many people confuse him with a rugby player. "There is a Melbourne Storm academy at our school and they tell me to come over and play but my heart is in football," he said.
Wright said his season with the Stingrays had shown improvement but could always be better.
"I found more of the ball this year," he said. "They had me playing down back and up forward. They want to turn me into a 'swingman' who can play both roles which is good. I think I'm best as a defender but I will play anywhere as long as I get to play."
Stingrays Nick Haynes, Matt Buntine and Alex Benbow look likely to be picked in the draft. Wright said he hoped all his teammates would win selection.
"It would be amazing if all of us get picked up. I know I will enjoy seeing my mates get selected," he said.
http://www.greaterdandenongweekly.com.au/news/local/sport/football-australian-rules/afl-stingray-learns-to-put-faith-in-draft/2364397.aspx?storypage=0
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unit, will be a monster after 2-3 afl preseasons.
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Eff me :cheers
"the urologyst"
P.Wright
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In all those photos it looks like he is a front rower playing union. Out of all the blokes we scored today, this is the one I'd love to see make it. A big, strong, genuinely robust tank to stand the back line.
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Eff me :cheers
"the urologyst"
P.Wright
LOL! As long as he doesn't do any Hopoate style prostate checks on the field he will go great guns.
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Great to see, the BIG backman, just hope he works out!!! Looks the good, great size, may come straight off the Rookie list if he performs and Moore cant get up...
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Great to see, the BIG backman, just hope he works out!!!
islander from hallam too 8)
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Good closing speed, and a very good leap. Hope it works out for Piv :)
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What an axe
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whoa, this kid looks like a human threshing machine, Id hate to be manning up on him...goodnight any defensive holes in our side :shh
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Looks like a good pick. Hope it turns out to be that way. Good to have an imposing backman
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human threshing machine
whoa what you talking about bojangleberg?
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Went to the Club 80 function and met all the new recruits including Piva. He was hilarious! One of the reasons he may of dropped so far is his refreshingly 'quirky nature'. When he interviewed by Francis Jackson before the draft he was asked what he thought of the prospect of playing on someone such as Tom Hawkings. His reply was in a thick accent - 'I'd smash him! He no good - I knock him out when umpires not looking'. Another funny answer to a question was about the Collingwood player - Blair was - 'he looked like he was walking his dog not playing a grand final - no good!'
He was a real character and was even bigger across the shoulders in reality that what the photos indicate. His dad was absolutely massive (makes Buddy Franklin's dad look tiny) so he could become huge very quickly.
The players I spoke to who had played with him say he is very underrated and is a great blanketing Fullback. :thumbsup
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(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/377798_10150468191953276_298686323275_8596932_2125096711_n.jpg)
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150468191953276&set=a.10150468181493276.389267.298686323275&type=3&l=32d18271aa&theater (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150468191953276&set=a.10150468181493276.389267.298686323275&type=3&l=32d18271aa&theater)
Edit: I just shrunk the pic down a bit
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Went to the Club 80 function and met all the new recruits including Piva. He was hilarious! One of the reasons he may of dropped so far is his refreshingly 'quirky nature'. When he interviewed by Francis Jackson before the draft he was asked what he thought of the prospect of playing on someone such as Tom Hawkings. His reply was in a thick accent - 'I'd smash him! He no good - I knock him out when umpires not looking'. Another funny answer to a question was about the Collingwood player - Blair was - 'he looked like he was walking his dog not playing a grand final - no good!'
He was a real character and was even bigger across the shoulders in reality that what the photos indicate. His dad was absolutely massive (makes Buddy Franklin's dad look tiny) so he could become huge very quickly.
The players I spoke to who had played with him say he is very underrated and is a great blanketing Fullback. :thumbsup
Id be giving him games just based on his ability to sledge :lol
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When he interviewed by Francis Jackson before the draft he was asked what he thought of the prospect of playing on someone such as Tom Hawkings. His reply was in a thick accent - 'I'd smash him! He no good - I knock him out when umpires not looking'.
:lol
funny poo
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Went to the Club 80 function and met all the new recruits including Piva. He was hilarious! One of the reasons he may of dropped so far is his refreshingly 'quirky nature'. When he interviewed by Francis Jackson before the draft he was asked what he thought of the prospect of playing on someone such as Tom Hawkings. His reply was in a thick accent - 'I'd smash him! He no good - I knock him out when umpires not looking'. Another funny answer to a question was about the Collingwood player - Blair was - 'he looked like he was walking his dog not playing a grand final - no good!'
He was a real character and was even bigger across the shoulders in reality that what the photos indicate. His dad was absolutely massive (makes Buddy Franklin's dad look tiny) so he could become huge very quickly.
The players I spoke to who had played with him say he is very underrated and is a great blanketing Fullback. :thumbsup
Any other news from the Club 80 function? :)
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Any other news from the Club 80 function? :)
Everything's great.......
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Any other news from the Club 80 function? :)
Nothing else I can really repeat other than to say the kids all are of great character and seem determined to succeed which is exactly what your after in a recruit. I was particularly impressed by our draft picks - all seem of great size and are really determined.
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Any other news from the Club 80 function? :)
Nothing else I can really repeat other than to say the kids all are of great character and seem determined to succeed which is exactly what your after in a recruit. I was particularly impressed by our draft picks - all seem of great size and are really determined.
And the next function just prior to the season will feature the coaches ;D
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Sworn to secrecy :lol
secret agent coteries :lol
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Any other news from the Club 80 function? :)
Nothing else I can really repeat other than to say the kids all are of great character and seem determined to succeed which is exactly what your after in a recruit. I was particularly impressed by our draft picks - all seem of great size and are really determined.
What do you mean you can't repeat it? :rollin
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Sworn to secrecy :lol
secret agent coteries :lol
Goes with the secret handshake t get in :shh
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b228/mollusc/handshake.jpg)
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Sworn to secrecy :lol
secret agent coteries :lol
Firstly Club 80 isn't a coterie it's a supporter group ;D ;D I know alot about coteries :rollin :rollin
As for the "sworn to secrecy" side of things I know it annoys the hell out of people. But I honestly reckon it gets blown out a proportion a bit because it's made out to be a bigger deal than it really is.
But having said that I actually understand why the Club80 people have made the request.... ever heard the old adage "once bitten"
To put it simply blame it on the "quality scribes" at certain daily paper who troll sites like this one and the others trying to find a headline...they did it once made a back page story out of something that appeared on web-site that caused alot of angst IIRC.... :whistle
Seriously ;D
:cheers
And just on Tuesday nights function, the players really only spoke about the things we already knew from what we've read about them since they were drafted. So there's isn't really much to tell because you know it already :thumbsup
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Sworn to secrecy :lol
secret agent coteries :lol
Firstly Club 80 isn't a coterie it's a supporter group ;D ;D I know alot about coteries :rollin :rollin
As for the "sworn to secrecy" side of things I know it annoys the hell out of people. But I honestly reckon it gets blown out a proportion a bit because it's made out to be a bigger deal than it really is.
But having said that I actually understand why the Club80 people have made the request.... ever heard the old adage "once bitten"
To put it simply blame it on the "quality scribes" at certain daily paper who troll sites like this one and the others trying to find a headline...they did it once made a back page story out of something that appeared on web-site that caused alot of angst IIRC.... :whistle
Seriously ;D
:cheers
And just on Tuesday nights function, the players really only spoke about the things we already knew from what we've read about them since they were drafted. So there's isn't really much to tell because you know it already :thumbsup
If thats the case, wouldn't it just be cheaper for you to buy the Hun...... ;D
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Sworn to secrecy :lol
secret agent coteries :lol
Firstly Club 80 isn't a coterie it's a supporter group ;D ;D I know alot about coteries :rollin :rollin
As for the "sworn to secrecy" side of things I know it annoys the hell out of people. But I honestly reckon it gets blown out a proportion a bit because it's made out to be a bigger deal than it really is.
But having said that I actually understand why the Club80 people have made the request.... ever heard the old adage "once bitten"
To put it simply blame it on the "quality scribes" at certain daily paper who troll sites like this one and the others trying to find a headline...they did it once made a back page story out of something that appeared on web-site that caused alot of angst IIRC.... :whistle
Seriously ;D
:cheers
And just on Tuesday nights function, the players really only spoke about the things we already knew from what we've read about them since they were drafted. So there's isn't really much to tell because you know it already :thumbsup
How dare you twist my words. The coteries are secret agents and many of them attend Club 80 (yes I know you are a coterie...and surprising not an arrogant one ;D)
LMAO sworn to secrecy. :lol
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It was very interesting that we had a clear stategy on what charactistis and type of players we were after in different drafts.
I was pretty happy with what we got especially that we didn't chase rejects - full stop
You might note we didnt redraft any players or Coburg players. Unlucky IMHO - Pat Cotin and Wheeler but every other club could have taken them!
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Stingray rookie joins his mates
By Roy Ward
Greater Dandenong Weekly
19 Dec, 2011
DANDENONG North's Piva Wright will have a few familiar faces around him as he makes his way into the Richmond Football Club.
The 18 year old was selected by the Tigers in the AFL rookie draft last week and will join the club with an eye to winning a place in the senior team.
He becomes the third Dandenong Stingray recruited by the Tigers, joining ruckman Todd Elton and forward Brett O'Hanlon at Punt Road.
Former Stingrays captain Jake Batchelor became a regular senior player last season, further adding to the Stingrays' influence at the club.
Wright said he was overwhelmed by his selection and the chance to follow his dream to become an AFL player.
"I was watching the picks online at a mate's house," he said. "When I got back home mum was pretty emotional. All my family were a bit overwhelmed but very happy for me. The Tigers have picked up a few new supporters."
Wright was thrown into the deep end last Wednesday in his first day at the club, joining a weights session before travelling to team training at Craigieburn.
He plans to develop his body and skills next year with hopes of earning elevation to the senior list.
"They have told me to slowly work my way into it," he said. "I will gradually build up to it week by week and that's what it's all about."
http://www.greaterdandenongweekly.com.au/news/local/sport/football-australian-rules/afl-stingray-rookie-joins-his-mates/2394739.aspx
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Sworn to secrecy :lol
secret agent coteries :lol
Firstly Club 80 isn't a coterie it's a supporter group ;D ;D I know alot about coteries :rollin :rollin
As for the "sworn to secrecy" side of things I know it annoys the hell out of people. But I honestly reckon it gets blown out a proportion a bit because it's made out to be a bigger deal than it really is.
But having said that I actually understand why the Club80 people have made the request.... ever heard the old adage "once bitten"
To put it simply blame it on the "quality scribes" at certain daily paper who troll sites like this one and the others trying to find a headline...they did it once made a back page story out of something that appeared on web-site that caused alot of angst IIRC.... :whistle
Seriously ;D
:cheers
And just on Tuesday nights function, the players really only spoke about the things we already knew from what we've read about them since they were drafted. So there's isn't really much to tell because you know it already :thumbsup
Can you tell us more about the leak or will you then have to kill us?
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Can you tell us more about the leak or will you then have to kill us?
What leak :-[
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C'mon WP, you have carried this dirty secret around for too long.
It is time to cleanse.
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C'mon WP, you have carried this dirty secret around for too long.
It is time to cleanse.
Seriously TBR I am not sure what you mean by "Can you tell us more about the leak"
That's why I am asking what leak?
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headline...they did it once made a back page story out of something that appeared on web-site that caused alot of angst IIRC.... :whistle
This one.
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::)
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headline...they did it once made a back page story out of something that appeared on web-site that caused alot of angst IIRC.... :whistle
This one.
Thought everyone knew about this one
IIRC I think it was 2 seasons back they were going through how they selected players at the draft (attributes, combine results etc). They used as example a player that the Tigers didn't pick (and I haven't a clue who the player was/is because I cannot remember it's 2 years back) and why they didn't pick him. This was posted on a couple of the different web-sites.
About a fortnight later or it may have been 3 weeks the HUN ran a story about the player saying the Tigers didn't pick him because of whatever the reasons were at the time (I can't even remember the reasons now) and basically used the stuff off the internet postings for their story.
IMHO it was very poor form by the HUN
That's all there is to it
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I'm not in the gang.
So why did it cause a stir? That seems pretty tame.
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I'm not in the gang.
What gang. I am not in any gang either so not sure what you mean here :-\
So why did it cause a stir? That seems pretty tame.
depends on what you define tame as I suppose.
As I said I cannot remember the exact details of what was said and to be honest 2 years on I really don't care it's over ;D but IMO I think at the time it had more to do with the way the HUN wrote the story, the tone of the story towards the player and the fact of how the HUN got the story (trolling forums like this one ;D)
Also in fairness I have been going to Club80 for a long time (probably 6-7 years) and I can honestly say this "what gets said here stays here" or as some people here keep saying "being sworn to secrecacy" has been in place for as long as I've been going and it had never been an issue until that HUN story.
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Sworn to secrecy LMFAO :lol what a wank.
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Sworn to secrecy LMFAO :lol what a wank.
If you want to find out information from the club 'inner sanctum' you need to follow the rules. I understand that. If you can't then I guess you just have to try and take the pee out of others on message boards for doing so :shh ;) Club80's open to anyone who wishes to join as far as I know and well worth the price. :whistle
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Inner sanctum :lol WTF do you think Club 80 is? You get a bit of insight but nothing that makes you more important than the average fan. Geez, you're not getting much of value out of it. If I want to find something out I will ask someone who actually knows a thing or two and actually gives some good info ;D
Sworn to secrecy is the biggest load of horse poo I have ever heard in my life. So many people who attend C80 reckon they're bloody brilliant in doing so. The whole "we can't say anything, it's the clubs wishes" poo that some people come out with makes me laugh. It's as if they think they've just heard something ground breaking. Give me a spell
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I can see the point of keeping sensitive information confidential, such as draft previews but there is no logical reason to not publish full details of a night such as meet the draftees.
If anything to publish details would provide excellent promotion for CLub 80 and encourage other people to join and it would have no impact on the people who already attend as being there in person is never going to compare with reading a report.
For example a country Tiger like me would have to go to a considerable effort to attend a Club 80 function and I would be more likely to if I read reports on the forums from people I am familiar with.
The secret nature of Club 80 doesn't do it any favours in my opinion and is always going to attract ill feeling from ruffians and barbarians such as Davey.
Not having a go at you lads, just the organisers of Club 80 (which may well be you). :cheers
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;D
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Not having a go at you lads, just the organisers of Club 80 (which may well be you). :cheers
Nah not me TBR - I just go to the functions
I understand what you are saying and honestly I can see both sides. I will say I see this "secret nature" as being something that has been blown out of all proportion.
I can see people's frustration which IMHO is fueled to a large degree by people saying "gee it was a great night but I can't tell you what was said or happened". Then why do they bother mentioning it at all ;D
I can also see Club80's point of view in that they work hard to get the guests and want to ensure those who pay get value for their $$$. I actually dont see it any differently to when the Club has run forums; like they did for the logo launch and the first thing they say is "you can't tell anyone".
I suppose in a way it comes down to a bit of common sense. Sometimes it's just up to the individual to use common sense rather than trying to big note themselves on an internet forums. Sometimes I go to these things and I'll hear something and the first thing I think of is "sh_it dont' think he should have said that".
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Not sure what this all has to do with Piva Wright :huh but the Club80 money goes towards the footy department IIRC so if supporters want some extra info and listen to talks from staff and players inside the club and are willing to pay for the privilege then good for them as it helps the Club. The player was Koby Stevens from memory who was pick 23? for the Eagles and the Herald-Sun put the comment about why we didn't pick him on their backpage IIRC ::).
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http://oneeyed-richmond.com/forum/index.php?topic=10383.0
Is that it?
How the hell did that cause a stir?
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Sworn to secrecy LMFAO :lol
Sorry Davey but you are one of the posters who constantly brings up the "sworn to secrecy" chestnut. :thumbsup
Inner sanctum :lol WTF do you think Club 80 is? You get a bit of insight but nothing that makes you more important than the average fan. Geez, you're not getting much of value out of it. If I want to find something out I will ask someone who actually knows a thing or two and actually gives some good info ;D
Sworn to secrecy is the biggest load of horse poo I have ever heard in my life. So many people who attend C80 reckon they're bloody brilliant in doing so. The whole "we can't say anything, it's the clubs wishes" poo that some people come out with makes me laugh. It's as if they think they've just heard something ground breaking. Give me a spell
Davey, I actually think this is a good post and although I don't agree with everything you've said I think you've hit a nail and it's something I mentioned in my reply to TBR.
I will repeat I reckon this whole "sworn to secrecy" thing has been and is blown out of all proportion.
Why? Because as I said I don't understand why people have to constantly say "gee it was a great night but I can't say anything". IMHO there's no need to say that. I actually find it a bit condescending whether it's intentional or not
And I think in way that's what you are saying (apologies if I am way of the mark) when you say:
"So many people who attend C80 reckon they're bloody brilliant in doing so.
Can I say first up I don't think you are not being fair lumping everyone who attends into the same basket but I will grant you that there are probably people who believe that again intentionally or not...but can I say it isn't just with people who attend Club80 ;D You should come along to some of the business functions (non footy related) I have to attend
As for Club80 I reckon they get a bum rap because of this "in house info" request
End of the day all the money raised by Club80 goes directly to the footy dept (it paid for the computer software for the trackers the players wear) and if that means all people have to do is keep their collective traps shut and leave their egos at the door then so be it
Well done to Club80 IMHO
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Well summed up WP, I agree with you 100%.
Club 80% Wankers. :thumbsup
(kidding)
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I know i bring it up. I have seen other people say it quite a few times before. You're right, it is unfair lumping everyone into that basket. should have said "some" who attend act that way :thumbsup But yep, I do find it fairly annoying and funny at the same time when people say "whoa, a great night but sworn to secrecy". And I like to take the pee out of them for saying it ;D
Fair play to the folk who attend that don't act like wankers.
Well summed up WP, I agree with you 100%.
Club 80% Wankers. :thumbsup
(kidding)
:lol
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FWIW from my perspective there's a definate wanker element to club 80, as in, I repeatedly hear the whole sworn to secrecy stuff, amongst other self indulgent comments.
And that's in person and across many forums.
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If you want to know whats going on- how about you pay your 100 and you will hear for self
Great night it was!
There wasn't really any secret squirrel stuff but it is sure fun seeing all the paranoid conspiracy stuff!
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If you want to know whats going on- how about you pay your 100 and you will hear for self
Scru that. We get to see the Xmas cards for $0, plus I get to reminisce about ol layabouts.
What more can a bloke want?
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Do you reckon when Piva dreamed of the fame and fortune that would come if he was drafted this thread was what he imagined?
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Can I say first up I don't think you are not being fair lumping everyone who attends into the same basket but I will grant you that there are probably people who believe that again intentionally or not...but can I say it isn't just with people who attend Club80 ;D
I hope I'm not one of these people you are referring to. I maybe getting a little paranoid here but WP weren't you the person who PM'ed me saying I shouldn't mention anything that was said during the function after I made, what I felt was, an innocent comment about Piva? I understand you were following the directive of the club but we need to be careful who we are trying to appease here.
I will make sure I mention no information of any kind from the function here as per your and Club80's instructions but please don't try and say that I was trying to be condescending or big note myself when I was quite willing to share a little harmless information in isolation. I never mention anything about any other 'secrets' that were great but I just can't share... ::)
In the end, those who attend Club80 functions and other Tiger Supporter organisations should be applauded rather than belittled. At least they are putting more money into the club and helping Richmond become a better organisation rather than sniping from the sidelines. Time to get our priorities right methinks.... :shh
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You put in some extra money to go to some info/meet players and coaches type thing, cool. good for you. The rest of us that don't go still buy memberships and are passionate Tiger fans. WGAF really .I don't think WP was having a whack at you. He was hinting at the knobs who say "what a great night. got some great info but of course I was told it in confidence." "sworn to secrecy" (no poo some people have actually said that). Those people poo me...not because I really give a damn what they've been told but the fact they like going on forums and talking like they've just been told something incredible.
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I hope I'm not one of these people you are referring to. I maybe getting a little paranoid here but WP weren't you the person who PM'ed me saying I shouldn't mention anything that was said during the function after I made, what I felt was, an innocent comment about Piva? I understand you were following the directive of the club but we need to be careful who we are trying to appease here.
I will make sure I mention no information of any kind from the function here as per your and Club80's instructions but please don't try and say that I was trying to be condescending or big note myself when I was quite willing to share a little harmless information in isolation. I never mention anything about any other 'secrets' that were great but I just can't share... ::)
Definitely not talking about you Stripes so yep I reckon you are being a bit paranoid :thumbsup
I never ever said you were being condescending because as I said I wasn't referring to you.
I was making a general comment about what i have witnessed over a long time attending not only at these functions but as I said other business functions. I also made the comment that in many cases it is not intentional but it is just the way it comes across. At no point did I direct it at any one person on this forum or any other forum. it was simply an observation
Believe it or not I was trying to "defend" the constant bagging Club80 seems to get because of this "secret club" perception that has built up over a period of time which IMHO is unfair on a group that is just trying to it's very best for ther RFC
What's the old saying about it only takes a few bad apples....
So for the finally time and so we are absolutely clear I wasn't referring to you
In the end, those who attend Club80 functions and other Tiger Supporter organisations should be applauded rather than belittled. At least they are putting more money into the club and helping Richmond become a better organisation rather than sniping from the sidelines. Time to get our priorities right methinks.... :shh
Absolutely agree with you on this hence why I said that "I don't think you are not being fair lumping everyone who attends into the same basket" which was the point of my og my orgingal post..
Because it seems people like you and me Stripes are getting "belittled" simply because we attend these functions which isn't fair on us or Club80
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In the end, those who attend Club80 functions and other Tiger Supporter organisations should be applauded rather than belittled. At least they are putting more money into the club and helping Richmond become a better organisation rather than sniping from the sidelines. Time to get our priorities right methinks.... :shh
fair point, Smokes. :thumbsup
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My favourite was being asked to sign a confidentiality agreement.
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You put in some extra money to go to some info/meet players and coaches type thing, cool. good for you. The rest of us that don't go still buy memberships and are passionate Tiger fans. WGAF really .I don't think WP was having a whack at you. He was hinting at the knobs who say "what a great night. got some great info but of course I was told it in confidence." "sworn to secrecy" (no poo some people have actually said that). Those people poo me...not because I really give a damn what they've been told but the fact they like going on forums and talking like they've just been told something incredible.
I understand your angst. It's like a someone telling you as a pimple faced teenager that they know a chick who wants to blow your world but they can't say who - I get that. What I don't get is that you can't see that becoming a member to these type of organisations isn't just 'cool, good for you' but also is of a great benefit to the club. Doesn't mean we should all bow down to those who fork out the big buck just because they can afford it but it does mean we don't put them down about it either.
I'm sure WP wasn't having a whack at me - as I said just my paranoya playing up :inquisition :outtahere
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I think we were/are more having a go at the people who say you can't talk about it, not the people who attend, at least I was.
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I hope I'm not one of these people you are referring to. I maybe getting a little paranoid here but WP weren't you the person who PM'ed me saying I shouldn't mention anything that was said during the function after I made, what I felt was, an innocent comment about Piva? I understand you were following the directive of the club but we need to be careful who we are trying to appease here.
I will make sure I mention no information of any kind from the function here as per your and Club80's instructions but please don't try and say that I was trying to be condescending or big note myself when I was quite willing to share a little harmless information in isolation. I never mention anything about any other 'secrets' that were great but I just can't share... ::)
Definitely not talking about you Stripes so yep I reckon you are being a bit paranoid :thumbsup
I never ever said you were being condescending because as I said I wasn't referring to you.
I was making a general comment about what i have witnessed over a long time attending not only at these functions but as I said other business functions. I also made the comment that in many cases it is not intentional but it is just the way it comes across. At no point did I direct it at any one person on this forum or any other forum. it was simply an observation
Believe it or not I was trying to "defend" the constant bagging Club80 seems to get because of this "secret club" perception that has built up over a period of time which IMHO is unfair on a group that is just trying to it's very best for ther RFC
What's the old saying about it only takes a few bad apples....
So for the finally time and so we are absolutely clear I wasn't referring to you
In the end, those who attend Club80 functions and other Tiger Supporter organisations should be applauded rather than belittled. At least they are putting more money into the club and helping Richmond become a better organisation rather than sniping from the sidelines. Time to get our priorities right methinks.... :shh
Absolutely agree with you on this hence why I said that "I don't think you are not being fair lumping everyone who attends into the same basket" which was the point of my og my orgingal post..
Because it seems people like you and me Stripes are getting "belittled" simply because we attend these functions which isn't fair on us or Club80
Sorry WP - I'll go take my medication now. :-[ I know you are involved in many 'supporter groups' and while I would love to be able to be join such groups i just don't have that sort of cash about at the moment. While I'm a little envious of you and still think you are helping the club greatly with the extra groups you're involved in. We are all passionate supporters and help anyway we can. Club80 members are no different despite the so called 'secrective sprukers' it sometimes seems to attract.
Once again sorry mate.
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WTF is this thread about :huh :huh :huh
Go start a club 80 one if you want.
Really hope this kid gets a go, so we can see what he is like. ;)
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WTF is this thread about :huh :huh :huh
Go start a club 80 one if you want.
Really hope this kid gets a go, so we can see what he is like. ;)
:lol
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I think we were/are more having a go at the people who say you can't talk about it, not the people who attend, at least I was.
Fair call and that Piva looks like a real character and could be a mad mountain too. Hope he makes it! :thumbsup
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Sorry WP - I'll go take my medication now. :-[ I know you are involved in many 'supporter groups' and while I would love to be able to be join such groups i just don't have that sort of cash about at the moment. While I'm a little envious of you and still think you are helping the club greatly with the extra groups you're involved in. We are all passionate supporters and help anyway we can. Club80 members are no different despite the so called 'secrective sprukers' it sometimes seems to attract.
Once again sorry mate.
Don't be envious of me Stripes.
And BTW who said anything about "cash" I am a credit card junkie ;D :thumbsup Cash is not a concept I really understand :rollin :rollin
Just like you and everyone else on this forum I am just a passionate Tiger supporter who wants to see the Club succeed.
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Fair call and that Piva looks like a real character and could be a mad mountain too. Hope he makes it! :thumbsup
Yeah me too
I think he takes after his Dad = man mountain :thumbsup
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Who's Piva? :huh
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Wheres that Xmas card image gone? :-[
I was being serious. I hadnt saved that image.
Willy please PM it to me.
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I saved it.
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I saved it.
Lunch cutter
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Dan Jackson twitter: "Our new Samoan star Piva Wright doing some damaage"
(http://c0014189.r32.cf1.rackcdn.com/x2_b12afec)
Sergio De Rango · Works at Citi
"Already better than Israel Folau and a million bucks cheaper." lol
http://lockerz.com/s/185774060
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Not sure many care if any, but he plans of playing in Brisbane for the highest level he can.
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Not sure many care if any, but he plans of playing in Brisbane for the highest level he can.
What were his skills like?
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Not sure many care if any, but he plans of playing in Brisbane for the highest level he can.
What were his skills like?
Dunno never watched him haha
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Not sure many care if any, but he plans of playing in Brisbane for the highest level he can.
What were his skills like?
Dunno never watched him haha
Does Mr OE know!