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TheBabyBlues wrote:Word of advice: Do not turn your back on him. He will forever be known as perhaps the greatest Saints player ever to pull on a cross, so the fact that he has chosen to further his career at Carlton doesn't change that fact.
Thanks but we don't need any lectures from Carlton scum on loyalty.
I know how highly reguarded Sir Robert is held around here (just look at the avatars) and i know how much you guys hate Carlton, so this must be a huge punch in the guts for ya.
Having said that, i think most people have handled it pretty well.
You wont find many Carlton people complaining about the appointment.
Word of advice: Do not turn your back on him. He will forever be known as perhaps the greatest Saints player ever to pull on a cross, so the fact that he has chosen to further his career at Carlton doesn't change that fact.
BTW, whenever you're done with SOS, we'll take him back.
I have read a few posts over at Talking Carlton a few days ago and whilst the majority hold him in high regard, there were a couple of clowns that mentioned that they weren't too keen on getting him...
I recall something like in 21 years he never won a premiership what can he teach us and will not be a good choice...
Another positive poster suggested that he can teach the kids a Carlton his evasive skills and in reply to that a poster suggested that he didn't teach that to any at St Kilda, so why now??
There are some smart asses over there, but overall I feel most would acknowledge him for the champion he is both on and off the field
Don't wait for the light at the end of the tunnel to appear, run down there and light the bloody thing yourself!
Word of advice: Do not turn your back on him. He will forever be known as perhaps the greatest Saints player ever to pull on a cross, so the fact that he has chosen to further his career at Carlton doesn't change that fact.
BTW, whenever you're done with SOS, we'll take him back.
Yeah, that doesn't sit well with me. It may be the best thing for him personally... but... well... he can't be on my avatar anymore if he's with another club.
mick13 wrote:Crap, one of the best to ever play teaching Carlton's midfield...of Gibbs, Murphy, Judd...
Oh dear. Saints win a flag before these guys really get going...only a matter of time now with Harves on board.
honestly i love bangers as much as the next guy but what makes you think he is some kind of super coach who will make the blues perform at their peek ?? bangers has been round mentoring our younge guys for the last 10 years but hasnt got them to lift what says he will get carlton too ???
"The team that wins in the most positions and makes the least amount of mistakes, usually wins the game." -- Allan Jeans
derby Street wrote:Great players don't always make great coaches.
He is only a part time development coach mate...
Harves has a "part time role" in developing the young players at the club, nothing at all to do with assisting in the coaches box at game day, as far as I know
Don't wait for the light at the end of the tunnel to appear, run down there and light the bloody thing yourself!
I know how highly reguarded Sir Robert is held around here (just look at the avatars) and i know how much you guys hate Carlton, so this must be a huge punch in the guts for ya.
Having said that, i think most people have handled it pretty well.
You wont find many Carlton people complaining about the appointment.
Word of advice: Do not turn your back on him. He will forever be known as perhaps the greatest Saints player ever to pull on a cross, so the fact that he has chosen to further his career at Carlton doesn't change that fact.
BTW, whenever you're done with SOS, we'll take him back.
I have read a few posts over at Talking Carlton a few days ago and whilst the majority hold him in high regard, there were a couple of clowns that mentioned that they weren't too keen on getting him...
I recall something like in 21 years he never won a premiership what can he teach us and will not be a good choice...
Another positive poster suggested that he can teach the kids a Carlton his evasive skills and in reply to that a poster suggested that he didn't teach that to any at St Kilda, so why now??
There are some smart asses over there, but overall I feel most would acknowledge him for the champion he is both on and off the field
You're always going to get a couple who can't see past club loyalties.
I'm absolutely delighted to have Harvs on board at Carlton. Our developing players can only learn from his professional attitude and approach to the game.
Hopefully for Saints fans it'll be a learning curve on both sides and he ends up back at St Kilda in a few years with a different perspective on how other clubs operate. Doesn't always happen, but either way he'll always be one of yours.
While not a fan of Rattan, he was definately a smart, couragious football, who took the knocks dished out to him, and probably respect Bangers more than most having chased his tail many many timed during his career.
Rattan was the second best thing to happen to Carlton now banger is there.
Bewaire krime, da krimson bolt is comeing to yure nayborhood to smach krime
I know how highly reguarded Sir Robert is held around here (just look at the avatars) and i know how much you guys hate Carlton, so this must be a huge punch in the guts for ya.
Having said that, i think most people have handled it pretty well.
You wont find many Carlton people complaining about the appointment.
Word of advice: Do not turn your back on him. He will forever be known as perhaps the greatest Saints player ever to pull on a cross, so the fact that he has chosen to further his career at Carlton doesn't change that fact.
BTW, whenever you're done with SOS, we'll take him back.
I have read a few posts over at Talking Carlton a few days ago and whilst the majority hold him in high regard, there were a couple of clowns that mentioned that they weren't too keen on getting him...
I recall something like in 21 years he never won a premiership what can he teach us and will not be a good choice...
Another positive poster suggested that he can teach the kids a Carlton his evasive skills and in reply to that a poster suggested that he didn't teach that to any at St Kilda, so why now??
There are some smart asses over there, but overall I feel most would acknowledge him for the champion he is both on and off the field
You're always going to get a couple who can't see past club loyalties.
I'm absolutely delighted to have Harvs on board at Carlton. Our developing players can only learn from his professional attitude and approach to the game.
Hopefully for Saints fans it'll be a learning curve on both sides and he ends up back at St Kilda in a few years with a different perspective on how other clubs operate. Doesn't always happen, but either way he'll always be one of yours.
yep...
always a couple of bogans over at Talking Carlton, like this recent post...
pinnell wrote:
Blue Sombrero wrote:
pinnell wrote:Like many other retired players wants to coach because he knows nothing outside of football...needs a pay cheque from somewhere...which club would be silly enough to give him one?
Errrrr.
Dunno.
Those in charge have made some fantastic moves off the field and I applaud them, This one is ordinary to say the least. But hey, its only as development coach, he can't do much harm.
Don't wait for the light at the end of the tunnel to appear, run down there and light the bloody thing yourself!
The way some of you have responded as if he has killed someone. He is becoming their development coach for christsake. It doesn't mean he suddenly becomes a huge carlton supporter or anything. it will be a good experience for him and hopefully valuable later on if he should take up a role where his heart is.
It's not sitting well with me. lt's been pretty tricky trying to explain to the kids as to why our hero & Saints icon, will now assist the enemy in plotting against us. They just don't get it & l can't say for certain to them that he'll eventually come back because,.. who can tell?