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Then why not simply say hes been a good player? Why taint it with your usual "controversial" nonsensesaintspremiers wrote:I like The Blake. But no Brownlows in 199 games suggests he will be prob at the bottom of the pile of 200 game players.
Still, you can only be a good player to play 200 by definition!
Meanwhile, St Kilda's Lenny Hayes tied the knot with girlfriend Tara Cheslin in Brighton last Saturday in front of a host of footballers including Buddy Franklin and Steven Baker.
Well said Joffaboy.joffaboy wrote:I agree St.Luke. The guy is a true Saints stalwart. teams are built around Riewoldts and Harvey's but Clubs are built around the type of player and character The Blake is.St. Luke wrote:I genuinely like the bloke. He's given a lot for this club over the years. I think he still has plenty to offer and look forward to seeing more of him next season.
Drafted from Bowwie in 98, has seen off Watson, Blight, Thomas, Lyon, and now is on to Watters.
Has played up forward, down, back, in the ruck, as a mid, as a tagger, anywhere he was asked to, and many times with great effectiveness.
Was almost choked to death by Brown of Brisbane, had his back fractured by Stafford (then came back after eight weeks and ran back into a pack with a minute to go with the team 10 or so goals up, to show heart and courage.
Has played 199 games with limited ability but EVERY SINGLE TIME with 100% committment.
And through all that he has not collected one single Brownlow vote. Even the night in 2008 when he was moved forward after halftime and tore the Hawks a new one in 2008.
A big fan of his heart and courage and his LOYALTY to the Saints.
A true clubman in every single sense.
Congrats to the Blake and looking forward to his 200th in R1 next season.
Well said Joffaboy.joffaboy wrote:I agree St.Luke. The guy is a true Saints stalwart. teams are built around Riewoldts and Harvey's but Clubs are built around the type of player and character The Blake is.St. Luke wrote:I genuinely like the bloke. He's given a lot for this club over the years. I think he still has plenty to offer and look forward to seeing more of him next season.
Drafted from Bowwie in 98, has seen off Watson, Blight, Thomas, Lyon, and now is on to Watters.
Has played up forward, down, back, in the ruck, as a mid, as a tagger, anywhere he was asked to, and many times with great effectiveness.
Was almost choked to death by Brown of Brisbane, had his back fractured by Stafford (then came back after eight weeks and ran back into a pack with a minute to go with the team 10 or so goals up, to show heart and courage.
Has played 199 games with limited ability but EVERY SINGLE TIME with 100% committment.
And through all that he has not collected one single Brownlow vote. Even the night in 2008 when he was moved forward after halftime and tore the Hawks a new one in 2008.
A big fan of his heart and courage and his LOYALTY to the Saints.
A true clubman in every single sense.
Congrats to the Blake and looking forward to his 200th in R1 next season.
Well saidjoffaboy wrote:I agree St.Luke. The guy is a true Saints stalwart. teams are built around Riewoldts and Harvey's but Clubs are built around the type of player and character The Blake is.St. Luke wrote:I genuinely like the bloke. He's given a lot for this club over the years. I think he still has plenty to offer and look forward to seeing more of him next season.
Drafted from Bowwie in 98, has seen off Watson, Blight, Thomas, Lyon, and now is on to Watters.
Has played up forward, down, back, in the ruck, as a mid, as a tagger, anywhere he was asked to, and many times with great effectiveness.
Was almost choked to death by Brown of Brisbane, had his back fractured by Stafford (then came back after eight weeks and ran back into a pack with a minute to go with the team 10 or so goals up, to show heart and courage.
Has played 199 games with limited ability but EVERY SINGLE TIME with 100% committment.
And through all that he has not collected one single Brownlow vote. Even the night in 2008 when he was moved forward after halftime and tore the Hawks a new one in 2008.
A big fan of his heart and courage and his LOYALTY to the Saints.
A true clubman in every single sense.
Congrats to the Blake and looking forward to his 200th in R1 next season.
Each to their own. A lot of 200 game players are great players. Blake has done the best with his ability.saint66au wrote:Then why not simply say hes been a good player? Why taint it with your usual "controversial" nonsensesaintspremiers wrote:I like The Blake. But no Brownlows in 199 games suggests he will be prob at the bottom of the pile of 200 game players.
Still, you can only be a good player to play 200 by definition!
"Bottom of the pile"....pffft...Shocking comment in any context
I think that is the reason he had to be delisted was to redraft him on to the veterans list. Some stupid AFL rule.saintly wrote:won't be a veteran, that is why the saints delisted him. he will be redrafted in the national draft or the preseason draft.saintspremiers wrote:Redrafted as a rookie or veteran?
not quiteando051 wrote:I think that is the reason he had to be delisted was to redraft him on to the veterans list. Some stupid AFL rule.saintly wrote:won't be a veteran, that is why the saints delisted him. he will be redrafted in the national draft or the preseason draft.saintspremiers wrote:Redrafted as a rookie or veteran?
Theres a time and a place for "facts" as you so loosely call itsaintspremiers wrote:Each to their own. A lot of 200 game players are great players. Blake has done the best with his ability.saint66au wrote:Then why not simply say hes been a good player? Why taint it with your usual "controversial" nonsensesaintspremiers wrote:I like The Blake. But no Brownlows in 199 games suggests he will be prob at the bottom of the pile of 200 game players.
Still, you can only be a good player to play 200 by definition!
"Bottom of the pile"....pffft...Shocking comment in any context
It's not controversial what I've said and it's not nonsense.
Sorry if the facts ruin it for you.
I thought Bakes and Lenny were for this year- But it is now evident that Bakes, Lenny and Blakey wereando051 wrote:Thanks for straighting that up Bratty. Who is on the Veterans list then?
What is stopping GWS drafting him?matrix wrote:true stalwart
will play game 200 after getting drafted (again)
odd little stat
im glad he's staying on
his knowledge we would be fantastic for the youth coming thru
He will retire if they do.saintspremiers wrote:What is stopping GWS drafting him?matrix wrote:true stalwart
will play game 200 after getting drafted (again)
odd little stat
im glad he's staying on
his knowledge we would be fantastic for the youth coming thru
They do like a few oldies don't they?
I know that would be unethical and not in the spirit of things, but it is a possibility if there is no tampering with the draft as such.
Yep, and that goes for any other team, and they will have wasted a pick.Bernard Shakey wrote:He will retire if they do.saintspremiers wrote:What is stopping GWS drafting him?matrix wrote:true stalwart
will play game 200 after getting drafted (again)
odd little stat
im glad he's staying on
his knowledge we would be fantastic for the youth coming thru
They do like a few oldies don't they?
I know that would be unethical and not in the spirit of things, but it is a possibility if there is no tampering with the draft as such.
saintbrat wrote:I thought Bakes and Lenny were for this year- But it is now evident that Bakes, Lenny and Blakey wereando051 wrote:Thanks for straighting that up Bratty. Who is on the Veterans list then?
Looking to 2012
I assume ( it will be listed on team list when they are finally published in december- after Pre season draft, some will be in the primary list- some maybe out of primary list and form part of the 6/8 that are rookies and veterans.
Lenny to continue
Milney is eligible
It would appear from several musings - that Kosi is in line
as is Nick-- But musings again give rise to a feeling that he wont be
on the list till 2013
i think i heard pelchen say that blake would be delisted so he can be picked up again as he was on the veteran's list.saintbrat wrote:I thought Bakes and Lenny were for this year- But it is now evident that Bakes, Lenny and Blakey wereando051 wrote:Thanks for straighting that up Bratty. Who is on the Veterans list then?
Looking to 2012
I assume ( it will be listed on team list when they are finally published in december- after Pre season draft, some will be in the primary list- some maybe out of primary list and form part of the 6/8 that are rookies and veterans.
Lenny to continue
Milney is eligible
It would appear from several musings - that Kosi is in line
as is Nick-- But musings again give rise to a feeling that he wont be
on the list till 2013
Blake has a great ability to do a job week in week out in an above average way. Good clubman and I agree Sting-Stingstinger wrote:joffaboy wrote:
Has played 199 games with limited ability
bulls***....a fallacy peddled by guys who know little about football.....nobody gets to play 199 afl games with limited ability ffs......
The Redeemer wrote:Blake has a great ability to do a job week in week out in an above average way. Good clubman and I agree Sting-Stingstinger wrote:joffaboy wrote:
Has played 199 games with limited ability
bulls***....a fallacy peddled by guys who know little about football.....nobody gets to play 199 afl games with limited ability ffs......
