Luke names Essendon or COllingwood
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go dee's
he is still living in the fantasy that he is calling the shots like some superstar. dude is in need a reality check and ego deflation. a few years at melbourne will bring him back to earth. he should have taken the 3 x 300 offered. toolbag. he is a good player.7/10. but carrying on like a hes a 9/10.
he is still living in the fantasy that he is calling the shots like some superstar. dude is in need a reality check and ego deflation. a few years at melbourne will bring him back to earth. he should have taken the 3 x 300 offered. toolbag. he is a good player.7/10. but carrying on like a hes a 9/10.
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Well in an Age article this morning, it is claimed that Ball is now refusing to even meet with Essendon, but only with Collingwood. Therefore, Essendon have stated they wont pick up a player who is not 100% committed to them.
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews ... 81697.html
I think this is ridiculous that the media have not yet brought up the topic of draft tampering! Because this is exactly what it is - an illegal form of cheating! If Ball ends up at Collingwood at pick 30, i'll be spitting chips!![Evil or Very Mad :evil:](./images/smilies/icon_evil.gif)
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews ... 81697.html
I think this is ridiculous that the media have not yet brought up the topic of draft tampering! Because this is exactly what it is - an illegal form of cheating! If Ball ends up at Collingwood at pick 30, i'll be spitting chips!
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I dont see how it is draft tampering. He can speak to whoever he likes but if a club has the guts to draft him before Collingwood i would be pretty sure he would play with them and give his all.thirty-seven!? wrote:Well in an Age article this morning, it is claimed that Ball is now refusing to even meet with Essendon, but only with Collingwood. Therefore, Essendon have stated they wont pick up a player who is not 100% committed to them.
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews ... 81697.html
I think this is ridiculous that the media have not yet brought up the topic of draft tampering! Because this is exactly what it is - an illegal form of cheating! If Ball ends up at Collingwood at pick 30, i'll be spitting chips!
Why are you sure of that?plugger66 wrote:I dont see how it is draft tampering. He can speak to whoever he likes but if a club has the guts to draft him before Collingwood i would be pretty sure he would play with them and give his all.thirty-seven!? wrote:Well in an Age article this morning, it is claimed that Ball is now refusing to even meet with Essendon, but only with Collingwood. Therefore, Essendon have stated they wont pick up a player who is not 100% committed to them.
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews ... 81697.html
I think this is ridiculous that the media have not yet brought up the topic of draft tampering! Because this is exactly what it is - an illegal form of cheating! If Ball ends up at Collingwood at pick 30, i'll be spitting chips!
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Probably because he's a professional footballer,SainterK wrote:Why are you sure of that?plugger66 wrote:I dont see how it is draft tampering. He can speak to whoever he likes but if a club has the guts to draft him before Collingwood i would be pretty sure he would play with them and give his all.thirty-seven!? wrote:Well in an Age article this morning, it is claimed that Ball is now refusing to even meet with Essendon, but only with Collingwood. Therefore, Essendon have stated they wont pick up a player who is not 100% committed to them.
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews ... 81697.html
I think this is ridiculous that the media have not yet brought up the topic of draft tampering! Because this is exactly what it is - an illegal form of cheating! If Ball ends up at Collingwood at pick 30, i'll be spitting chips!
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Or is it because he walked out on the Saints he's no good anymore....
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Of course he is a professional footballer, however it's obvious his heart is with Collingwood. So I don't know how he would approach the situation if drafted to another club...MCG-Unit wrote:Probably because he's a professional footballer,SainterK wrote:Why are you sure of that?plugger66 wrote:I dont see how it is draft tampering. He can speak to whoever he likes but if a club has the guts to draft him before Collingwood i would be pretty sure he would play with them and give his all.thirty-seven!? wrote:Well in an Age article this morning, it is claimed that Ball is now refusing to even meet with Essendon, but only with Collingwood. Therefore, Essendon have stated they wont pick up a player who is not 100% committed to them.
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews ... 81697.html
I think this is ridiculous that the media have not yet brought up the topic of draft tampering! Because this is exactly what it is - an illegal form of cheating! If Ball ends up at Collingwood at pick 30, i'll be spitting chips!- even if he played for 1 or 2 years then hope to be traded to the club of his choice
Or is it because he walked out on the Saints he's no good anymore....
I don't know him personally to make that conclusion, which is why I was asking P66 why he thought this was the case?
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I feel its tampering because of his refusal to talk to other clubs. I understand that yes, any club can take Ball, but the inferences being made by the media (whom claim to be speaking to Connors) is that Ball is telling most other clubs to p*** off, and if they do select him that he will not play, rather heading overseas until the next trade week. The last part baffles me a bit (as to whether he would really do it), but still, it is going to scare many suitors away.plugger66 wrote:I dont see how it is draft tampering. He can speak to whoever he likes but if a club has the guts to draft him before Collingwood i would be pretty sure he would play with them and give his all.thirty-seven!? wrote:Well in an Age article this morning, it is claimed that Ball is now refusing to even meet with Essendon, but only with Collingwood. Therefore, Essendon have stated they wont pick up a player who is not 100% committed to them.
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews ... 81697.html
I think this is ridiculous that the media have not yet brought up the topic of draft tampering! Because this is exactly what it is - an illegal form of cheating! If Ball ends up at Collingwood at pick 30, i'll be spitting chips!
This, i feel, it is draft tampering because it is a player attempting to dictate where he finishes in the draft by dissuading other suitors. I know this is frowned upon by the AFL when it comes to other draftees - when a club has a later pick, eg 20, they may tell a young player who is expected to go top 10 not to have a medical for any other clubs, or refuse to meet them, in the hope of them sliding to their later pick. Imagine the system if draftees were allowed to dictate exactly where they went??
I doubt this would be different for Luke - the rules of the draft apply to all who are in it. I can understand why he is doing it, and believe it is probably more Collingwood and Connors pushing for it - but i am still under the belief it is a form of draft tampering..
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Bomber's CEO has now risen his suspicion towards draft tampering:
http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/ ... fault.aspx
http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/ ... fault.aspx
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As it should - unless we move to a different model this behaviour ain't right.thirty-seven!? wrote:Bomber's CEO has now risen his suspicion towards draft tampering:
http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/ ... fault.aspx
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I did notice that Ian Robson (Essendon CEO) stated that that BOTH Luke and his Managment were refusing to talk to them (add Melbourne & Brisbane to that list).
If it is found that Luke is trying to tamper with the Draft I believe that he should not stand alone in being condemed over this issue. His Manager & Collingwood should also face hefty sanctions.
The question now is;
IS THE AFL PREPARED TO TAKE ON THE COLLECTIVE EGOS OF LUKE BALL, PAUL CONNORS & THE COLLINGWOOD FOOTBALL CLUB? !!
If it is found that Luke is trying to tamper with the Draft I believe that he should not stand alone in being condemed over this issue. His Manager & Collingwood should also face hefty sanctions.
The question now is;
IS THE AFL PREPARED TO TAKE ON THE COLLECTIVE EGOS OF LUKE BALL, PAUL CONNORS & THE COLLINGWOOD FOOTBALL CLUB? !!
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Nice character is this Luke Ball.
Something about true colours.
Walks out on his mates
Attempts to paint the Saints as the bad guy.
Now the ugly and unseemly allegations of draft tampering.
Luke Balls reputation has been irredeemingly damaged by this tawdry episode.
Looks more and more like a good call by Ross Lyon.
Something about true colours.
Walks out on his mates
Attempts to paint the Saints as the bad guy.
Now the ugly and unseemly allegations of draft tampering.
Luke Balls reputation has been irredeemingly damaged by this tawdry episode.
Looks more and more like a good call by Ross Lyon.
Lance or James??
There comes a point in every man's life when he has to say, "Enough is enough." For me, that time is now. I have been dealing with claims that I cheated and had an unfair advantage in <redacted>. Over the past three years, I have been subjected to a <redacted>investigation followed by <redacted> witch hunt. The toll this has taken on my family, and my work for <redacted>and on me leads me to where I am today – finished with this nonsense. (Oops just got a spontaneous errection <unredacted>)
There comes a point in every man's life when he has to say, "Enough is enough." For me, that time is now. I have been dealing with claims that I cheated and had an unfair advantage in <redacted>. Over the past three years, I have been subjected to a <redacted>investigation followed by <redacted> witch hunt. The toll this has taken on my family, and my work for <redacted>and on me leads me to where I am today – finished with this nonsense. (Oops just got a spontaneous errection <unredacted>)
Only by some Saints supporters. He has support from other quarters as well as some Saints supporters.joffaboy wrote:Nice character is this Luke Ball.
Something about true colours.
Walks out on his mates
Attempts to paint the Saints as the bad guy.
Now the ugly and unseemly allegations of draft tampering.
Luke Balls reputation has been irredeemingly damaged by this tawdry episode.
Looks more and more like a good call by Ross Lyon.
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pfft
what a load of wankers
be f***ed if id pay some twat 10%
who the f*** does he think he is???
gets the club nothing for him leaving
nominates WHO he wants to play for
every time i come on here he pisses me off just that little bit more
private school FIGJAM attitude perhaps that Ross saw a mile off??
im glad he's gone now
not glad how he left..im actually kinda dirty about that
but the time will come when your slow Ost Pubis crippled body will get dragged down by the likes of Geary or Steven who will leave u for dust
**** off to modeling school
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pfft
what a load of wankers
be f***ed if id pay some twat 10%
who the f*** does he think he is???
gets the club nothing for him leaving
nominates WHO he wants to play for
every time i come on here he pisses me off just that little bit more
private school FIGJAM attitude perhaps that Ross saw a mile off??
im glad he's gone now
not glad how he left..im actually kinda dirty about that
but the time will come when your slow Ost Pubis crippled body will get dragged down by the likes of Geary or Steven who will leave u for dust
**** off to modeling school
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joffaboy wrote:Nice character is this Luke Ball.
Something about true colours.
Walks out on his mates
Attempts to paint the Saints as the bad guy.
Now the ugly and unseemly allegations of draft tampering.
Luke Balls reputation has been irredeemingly damaged by this tawdry episode.
Looks more and more like a good call by Ross Lyon.
Excellent use of the word "tawdry" !
Yes I thought so.fingers wrote:joffaboy wrote:Nice character is this Luke Ball.
Something about true colours.
Walks out on his mates
Attempts to paint the Saints as the bad guy.
Now the ugly and unseemly allegations of draft tampering.
Luke Balls reputation has been irredeemingly damaged by this tawdry episode.
Looks more and more like a good call by Ross Lyon.
Excellent use of the word "tawdry" !
it was either tawdry or turgid.
Opted for the former
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Lance or James??
There comes a point in every man's life when he has to say, "Enough is enough." For me, that time is now. I have been dealing with claims that I cheated and had an unfair advantage in <redacted>. Over the past three years, I have been subjected to a <redacted>investigation followed by <redacted> witch hunt. The toll this has taken on my family, and my work for <redacted>and on me leads me to where I am today – finished with this nonsense. (Oops just got a spontaneous errection <unredacted>)
There comes a point in every man's life when he has to say, "Enough is enough." For me, that time is now. I have been dealing with claims that I cheated and had an unfair advantage in <redacted>. Over the past three years, I have been subjected to a <redacted>investigation followed by <redacted> witch hunt. The toll this has taken on my family, and my work for <redacted>and on me leads me to where I am today – finished with this nonsense. (Oops just got a spontaneous errection <unredacted>)
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Would you like me to book you an appointment with OPSM.plugger66 wrote:I dont see how it is draft tampering. He can speak to whoever he likes but if a club has the guts to draft him before Collingwood i would be pretty sure he would play with them and give his all.thirty-seven!? wrote:Well in an Age article this morning, it is claimed that Ball is now refusing to even meet with Essendon, but only with Collingwood. Therefore, Essendon have stated they wont pick up a player who is not 100% committed to them.
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews ... 81697.html
I think this is ridiculous that the media have not yet brought up the topic of draft tampering! Because this is exactly what it is - an illegal form of cheating! If Ball ends up at Collingwood at pick 30, i'll be spitting chips!
A pair of spectacles will help you see more clearly.
Unfortunately nothing can be done to help you see in colour.
Maybe you should join Luke Ball in seeking to go to only Collingwood then seeing in only black and white will not be a problem.
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Maybe Plugger is Paul Connors?ace wrote:Would you like me to book you an appointment with OPSM.plugger66 wrote:I dont see how it is draft tampering. He can speak to whoever he likes but if a club has the guts to draft him before Collingwood i would be pretty sure he would play with them and give his all.thirty-seven!? wrote:Well in an Age article this morning, it is claimed that Ball is now refusing to even meet with Essendon, but only with Collingwood. Therefore, Essendon have stated they wont pick up a player who is not 100% committed to them.
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews ... 81697.html
I think this is ridiculous that the media have not yet brought up the topic of draft tampering! Because this is exactly what it is - an illegal form of cheating! If Ball ends up at Collingwood at pick 30, i'll be spitting chips!
A pair of spectacles will help you see more clearly.
Unfortunately nothing can be done to help you see in colour.
Maybe you should join Luke Ball in seeking to go to only Collingwood then seeing in only black and white will not be a problem.
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You seem to know all the AFL rules when it suits you which amazes me when you seem to hate the AFL but thats another story. Can you pop up the rule that says he has to talk to other clubs and if there isnt a rule for that any rule would be good that says he has tampered with the draft.ace wrote:Would you like me to book you an appointment with OPSM.plugger66 wrote:I dont see how it is draft tampering. He can speak to whoever he likes but if a club has the guts to draft him before Collingwood i would be pretty sure he would play with them and give his all.thirty-seven!? wrote:Well in an Age article this morning, it is claimed that Ball is now refusing to even meet with Essendon, but only with Collingwood. Therefore, Essendon have stated they wont pick up a player who is not 100% committed to them.
http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/rfnews ... 81697.html
I think this is ridiculous that the media have not yet brought up the topic of draft tampering! Because this is exactly what it is - an illegal form of cheating! If Ball ends up at Collingwood at pick 30, i'll be spitting chips!
A pair of spectacles will help you see more clearly.
Unfortunately nothing can be done to help you see in colour.
Maybe you should join Luke Ball in seeking to go to only Collingwood then seeing in only black and white will not be a problem.