Aker

[Con Gorozidis]

How would people feel about Aker as a development coach?
Could do some good work with the likes of Sinclair, Billings, Eli, Minch, Lonie, Members & Paddy imo.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-11-20/a ... ching-push

[Bluthy]

He's a strange one Aker, he often seems to have a chip on his shoulder. I would't necessarily be against him at the club. Like great artists, AFL footy needs this weird arrogance from those that say "I am the best - screw the rest". He had that magic about him to do amazing, creative things. I've always felt that St Kilda have almost had this browbeaten, slightly negative approach due to our lack of premiership success. A triple premiership, arrogant-as-f@&k full of himself player may be what we need.

[saintbrat]

I find it interesting that he is almost running his own hire me recruitment campaign

[ripplug66]

Not yet but maybe if we get demoted to being an amateur club then he maybe good.

[Bunk_Moreland]

Would rather the club fold than have that f-wit at the Saints.

But I see some would like him there.

Says a lot really.

[White Winmar]

Aker is a self-made man, and he worships his maker.

[Toy Saint]

Well I like him. He's smart and creative on the football field. He speaks his mind, and is not affraid to tackle 'taboo' subjects. When he suggested that opponents were using drugs the AFL and their media buddies crucified him and drove him away from the industry. A bit like Grant Thomas.

[whiskers3614]

Well I like him. He's smart and creative on the football field. He speaks his mind, and is not affraid to tackle 'taboo' subjects. When he suggested that opponents were using drugs the AFL and their media buddies crucified him and drove him away from the industry. A bit like Grant Thomas.

My thoughts exactly.

AFL has too many vanillas needs more diversity/personality.

[ripplug66]

Well I like him. He's smart and creative on the football field. He speaks his mind, and is not affraid to tackle 'taboo' subjects. When he suggested that opponents were using drugs the AFL and their media buddies crucified him and drove him away from the industry. A bit like Grant Thomas.

My thoughts exactly.

AFL has too many vanillas needs more diversity/personality.

I actually don't mind him but my problem with him is I don't think he would make even a reasonable coach and he isn't the type a side like us should get. leave it for the clubs like Hawthorn and if failed there no one would care. if he fails with us we cop for taking a punt on a guy like him. Dayle Garlett failed and the Hawks and nothing was said. If he failed with us the media would bring up all out other failures. That's our lot in life until we finally win a second flag.

[asiu]

Well I like him. He's smart and creative on the football field. He speaks his mind, and is not affraid to tackle 'taboo' subjects. When he suggested that opponents were using drugs the AFL and their media buddies crucified him and drove him away from the industry. A bit like Grant Thomas.

word.

[spert]

I think younger players would probably learn a bit about how to play winning footy from a proven big-game premiership player who has played under a proven premiership coach

[Wrote for Luck]

he would be particularly useful if you wanted someone to produce crap Will Ferrell impersonations but that's about it.

[markp]

Yeah what could possibly go wrong.

Should get fev and Carey down there too.

May as well have a trifecta of divisive f-wits if we're gonna have any.

[WinnersOnly]

No thanks he would be too distractive and has a history of undermining the coach....

[Con Gorozidis]

Well I like him. He's smart and creative on the football field. He speaks his mind, and is not affraid to tackle 'taboo' subjects. When he suggested that opponents were using drugs the AFL and their media buddies crucified him and drove him away from the industry. A bit like Grant Thomas.

My thoughts exactly.

AFL has too many vanillas needs more diversity/personality.

I actually don't mind him but my problem with him is I don't think he would make even a reasonable coach and he isn't the type a side like us should get. leave it for the clubs like Hawthorn and if failed there no one would care. if he fails with us we cop for taking a punt on a guy like him. Dayle Garlett failed and the Hawks and nothing was said. If he failed with us the media would bring up all out other failures. That's our lot in life until we finally win a second flag.

How can Aker be compared to a criminal convicted and jailed ice addict who has played zero AFL games?

You dont get where Aker got by accident - he clearly has some elite characteristics. I remember when he first started playing he really had no idea and average skills. He lifted himself up by the boot straps to become above elite. I think you are being quite a bit unfair. Comparing him to Dayle Garlett is plain ridiculous.

[Con Gorozidis]

Yeah what could possibly go wrong.

Should get fev and Carey down there too.

May as well have a trifecta of divisive f-wits if we're gonna have any.

Both criminals. Aker criminal record = none. I think Aker is a teetotaller.

[Con Gorozidis]

Aker is a self-made man, and he worships his maker.

Thats a good un.

But surely he has matured a bit? I mean if North Albury doesnt bring you down to earth nothing will.
What I dont like about some of the critics on here is that they assume you are the same person at 25 as at 40 and you dont change at all. It isnt locked in stone. I think that is just a bit unfair. He has immense footy knowledge and hs probably matured a lot since his abrasive youth.

[ripplug66]

Yeah what could possibly go wrong.

Should get fev and Carey down there too.

May as well have a trifecta of divisive f-wits if we're gonna have any.

Both criminals. Aker criminal record = none. I think Aker is a teetotaller.

Even less reason to get him and less reason for his stupid comments. I think he does drink though but isn't a bid drinker.

[markp]

I think all he drinks is his own bath water.

[loris]

Oooophs sorry double post

[loris]

I find it interesting that he is almost running his own hire me recruitment campaign

For years saintbrat, he never had a manger whilst he was playing with Brisbane, and he was always able to negotiate some very good contracts that suited him then. So maybe he is still doing the same????

Don't think he is the dingbat some are making out on this site.............. admittedly he might appear an arrogant so & so and has demonstrated he can be a bit of a divisive personality in a team based sport, still I enjoy the way he says what he thinks, he's his own man, not the sanitised AFL clone many players become.

I know from a personal acquaintance he does a hell of a lot for the Deaf & Dumb community, both out of his own pocket and getting high end corporates to donate generously to their association. I have had to take my friend because of her disabilities to some of the functions he has been involved in. I was told it was his blunt, direct approach that got many movers & shakers to put their hands in the wallets. All of his good work here is unheralded. So on important social issues he isn't a blaggard, just a selfless worker for a deserving community.

His wife's (I assume he is still married to her) parents are both deaf & dumb.

So I know a side of Aker that I have considerable respect for, where he has demonstrated he is not a fool nor clueless........ plus I respected him as a very skilful footballer.

Don't know about him coaching the Saints tho', we are going to come under enough media scrutiny with the Flakey Jakey this season, without Aker's foot in mouth approach to add to the press frenzy

[SaintPav]

I find it interesting that he is almost running his own hire me recruitment campaign

For years saintbrat, he never had a manger whilst he was playing with Brisbane, and he was always able to negotiate some very good contracts that suited him then. So maybe he is still doing the same????

Don't think he is the dingbat some are making out on this site.............. admittedly he might appear an arrogant so & so and has demonstrated he can be a bit of a divisive personality in a team based sport, still I enjoy the way he says what he thinks, he's his own man, not the sanitised AFL clone many players become.

I know from a personal acquaintance he does a hell of a lot for the Deaf & Dumb community, both out of his own pocket and getting high end corporates to donate generously to their association. I have had to take my friend because of her disabilities to some of the functions he has been involved in. I was told it was his blunt, direct approach that got many movers & shakers to put their hands in the wallets. All of his good work here is unheralded. So on important social issues he isn't a blaggard, just a selfless worker for a deserving community.

His wife's (I assume he is still married to her) parents are both deaf & dumb.

So I know a side of Aker that I have considerable respect for, where he has demonstrated he is not a fool nor clueless........ plus I respected him as a very skilful footballer.

Don't know about him coaching the Saints tho', we are going to come under enough media scrutiny with the Flakey Jakey this season, without Aker's foot in mouth approach to add to the press frenzy

Sound like a perfect marriage. I'm jealous.

Just saying.

[bergholt]

I think younger players would probably learn a bit about how to play winning footy from a proven big-game premiership player who has played under a proven premiership coach

Better get Shane Ellen then.

[Con Gorozidis]

You cant have a sensible conversation around here without 'rip' diving off the deep end just to pick a fight.

You can disagree or say you dont like his personality or you doubt his coaching credentials etc etc but to compare a teetotaller triple premiership player, who was probably never late for a training session in 15 years, Brownlow medalist, AFL hall of famer with 421 career goals to his name with Dayle Garlett (0 games, in jail) is simply flat out outrageous.

[ripplug66]

You cant have a sensible conversation around here without 'rip' diving off the deep end just to pick a fight.

You can disagree or say you dont like his personality or you doubt his coaching credentials etc etc but to compare a teetotaller triple premiership player, who was probably never late for a training session in 15 years, Brownlow medalist, AFL hall of famer with 421 career goals to his name with Dayle Garlett (0 games, in jail) is simply flat out outrageous.

Seriously Con I thought you may get a joke especially as I said he has a drink but not much at all. Starting a fight. No. Starting a fight is having a go at someone for dare picking a player you have seen and who also happens to play at Sandy and having a go at that person. Especially when you now say Balic would be good for us. Funny. That is picking a fight not saying some joke about not getting a person who doesn't drink. And who even slightly compared Aker to Garlett. Next time Con actually read what is written. If you cant understand my point then it is you who has some issues.

Anyway I find it funny you lack that much self confidence that you post that first line hoping people will agree with you. man up Con and discuss on your own and don't try to get help from others.