OFFICIAL: Luke Ball gone

danners · Post: # 856853Post **danners** » Tue 10 Nov 2009 12:22pm

http://www.saints.com.au/season2009/new ... fault.aspx

St Kilda Football Club has been advised by Luke Ball that he will leave the Club.

Senior Coach Ross Lyon recently met with Ball to reiterate the Saintsâ€™ interests in retaining Luke and also outlined the improvements necessary for both Luke and the entire St Kilda playing list to again be competitive in 2010. However Luke has now made the decision to pursue his career elsewhere.

While St Kilda is disappointed with Lukeâ€™s decision, the Club believes it has conducted itself appropriately through what have been lengthy and complex negotiations in attempting to find a fair and reasonable outcome for all concerned.

The Club would like to thank Luke for his contribution throughout his eight year career at the Saints.

There will be no further comment on this matter as St Kilda now focuses on the upcoming AFL Drafts and preparation for the 2010 season.

chook23 · Post: # 856854Post **chook23** » Tue 10 Nov 2009 12:23pm

why start another thread..official part mentioned......in age article thread

Spinner · Post: # 856857Post **Spinner** » Tue 10 Nov 2009 12:26pm

chook23 wrote:why start another thread..official part mentioned......in age article thread

Cos its official now.

Thinline · Post: # 856870Post **Thinline** » Tue 10 Nov 2009 12:49pm

While St Kilda is disappointed with Lukeâ€™s decision, the Club believes it has conducted itself appropriately through what have been lengthy and complex negotiations in attempting to find a fair and reasonable outcome for all concerned.

Read: STK has conducted itself honorably and honestly; Ball and co have behaved like petulant, grubby, spoilt little sschoolkids.

Live it up at Tigerland, dud. Ball and Richmond deserve each other.

plugger66 · Post: # 856871Post **plugger66** » Tue 10 Nov 2009 12:52pm

Thinline wrote:
While St Kilda is disappointed with Lukeâ€™s decision, the Club believes it has conducted itself appropriately through what have been lengthy and complex negotiations in attempting to find a fair and reasonable outcome for all concerned.
Read: STK has conducted itself honorably and honestly; Ball and co have behaved like petulant, grubby, spoilt little sschoolkids.

Live it up at Tigerland, dud. Ball and Richmond deserve each other.

Can you tell us all the facts to come up with that or is it a case of the saints are always right and a player once they leave are arseholes.

maverick · Post: # 856883Post **maverick** » Tue 10 Nov 2009 1:07pm

plugger66 wrote:
Thinline wrote:
While St Kilda is disappointed with Lukeâ€™s decision, the Club believes it has conducted itself appropriately through what have been lengthy and complex negotiations in attempting to find a fair and reasonable outcome for all concerned.
Read: STK has conducted itself honorably and honestly; Ball and co have behaved like petulant, grubby, spoilt little sschoolkids.

Live it up at Tigerland, dud. Ball and Richmond deserve each other.
a case of the saints are always right and a player once they leave are arseholes.

The first post (or part thereof) that you have written and I agree with

Thinline · Post: # 856896Post **Thinline** » Tue 10 Nov 2009 1:19pm

plugger66 wrote:
Thinline wrote:
While St Kilda is disappointed with Lukeâ€™s decision, the Club believes it has conducted itself appropriately through what have been lengthy and complex negotiations in attempting to find a fair and reasonable outcome for all concerned.
Read: STK has conducted itself honorably and honestly; Ball and co have behaved like petulant, grubby, spoilt little sschoolkids.

Live it up at Tigerland, dud. Ball and Richmond deserve each other.
a case of the saints are always right and a player once they leave are arseholes.

One would think that the fact I quoted the presser and then put the word 'Read:' at the start of my first sentence would have clearly insinuated that I was offering an opinion as to what I thought the the PR was REALLY saying.

It's called reading between the lines or cynical disbelief.

If I actually knew, you'd think I'd preface my note with something along the lines of 'I was talking to Ross Lyon the other day and he said...'

Is that too difficult for you to comprehend?

Anyway, If you add up all the 'what the paper's tell us' it is not hard to see why StK would feel a bit like a disgruntled pawn in a larger and grossly unfortunate game.

You obviously take everything that is written by our erstewhile club literally, word-for-word, black and white. As someone who has in the past worked long and hard in the communications game, I do not.

So spare me the condescending 'what would you know?' rubbish.

You, as is often the case, are a mile off target.

SaintWodonga · Tue 10 Nov 2009 1:30pm

Bring on David Armitiage I say...

markp · Post: # 856914Post **markp** » Tue 10 Nov 2009 1:41pm

Everyone should like and cheer ex-players just as much as they did when they played for us... that should really go for all opposition players too, just in case they play for us one day.

Personally I am looking forward to Lenny pile driving him into the ground.

Hurricane · Post: # 856917Post **Hurricane** » Tue 10 Nov 2009 1:46pm

Good. Have a great time at Melbourne winning wooden spoons Bally

BANG BANG

saintDal · Post: # 856918Post **saintDal** » Tue 10 Nov 2009 1:47pm

I love Luke and I'm disappointed he is going but I think its for the best. This now gives an oppurtunity for some of the younger guys to get somes games into them which they haven't really had much of a chance to do.

saintlee · Post: # 856923Post **saintlee** » Tue 10 Nov 2009 1:51pm

Well, I'm sad to see Bally go...I always liked him.....however, I don't think he is a huge loss, we have strong midfield depth, and his leaving gives Armo and Steven a great opportunity to step up...

Schillaci · Post: # 856924Post **Schillaci** » Tue 10 Nov 2009 1:52pm

Bye Ball Bag.
You're a Saint or u Aint.
He chose to leave. He can live with it and the failure of being at the Dees or whichever filth of a club.
Wish he stayed but know we will do alright without him.

S.A Saint · Post: # 856929Post **S.A Saint** » Tue 10 Nov 2009 2:05pm

markp wrote:Everyone should like and cheer ex-players just as much as they did when they played for us... that should really go for all opposition players too, just in case they play for us one day.

Personally I am looking forward to Lenny pile driving him into the ground.

haha i love how you put that all being nice and sincere and then bang with that last line

...personally i reckon armo will rough up luke ball like he done to hodge in that game...love armo because doesn't take s*** from anyone...

degruch · Post: # 856936Post **degruch** » Tue 10 Nov 2009 2:15pm

plugger66 wrote:
Thinline wrote:
While St Kilda is disappointed with Lukeâ€™s decision, the Club believes it has conducted itself appropriately through what have been lengthy and complex negotiations in attempting to find a fair and reasonable outcome for all concerned.
Read: STK has conducted itself honorably and honestly; Ball and co have behaved like petulant, grubby, spoilt little sschoolkids.

Live it up at Tigerland, dud. Ball and Richmond deserve each other.
Can you tell us all the facts to come up with that or is it a case of the saints are always right and a player once they leave are arseholes.

Well...reading between the lines...isn't that what the club is hinting at? Seems pretty plain to me.

Glad the whole saga is now over for STK...thanks Luke, bring on Armo and Steven 2010!

Milton66 · Post: # 856937Post **Milton66** » Tue 10 Nov 2009 2:15pm

plugger66 wrote:
Thinline wrote:
While St Kilda is disappointed with Lukeâ€™s decision, the Club believes it has conducted itself appropriately through what have been lengthy and complex negotiations in attempting to find a fair and reasonable outcome for all concerned.
Read: STK has conducted itself honorably and honestly; Ball and co have behaved like petulant, grubby, spoilt little sschoolkids.

Live it up at Tigerland, dud. Ball and Richmond deserve each other.
Can you tell us all the facts to come up with that or is it a case of the saints are always right and a player once they leave are arseholes.

Can YOU tell us some facts? Or does your contribution solely equate to sanctimonius criticism of other posters?

Seriously, apart from attacking others today, you have added very litle to the debate.

markp · Post: # 856943Post **markp** » Tue 10 Nov 2009 2:23pm

degruch wrote:
plugger66 wrote:
Thinline wrote:
While St Kilda is disappointed with Lukeâ€™s decision, the Club believes it has conducted itself appropriately through what have been lengthy and complex negotiations in attempting to find a fair and reasonable outcome for all concerned.
Read: STK has conducted itself honorably and honestly; Ball and co have behaved like petulant, grubby, spoilt little sschoolkids.

Live it up at Tigerland, dud. Ball and Richmond deserve each other.
Can you tell us all the facts to come up with that or is it a case of the saints are always right and a player once they leave are arseholes.
Well...reading between the lines...isn't that what the club is hinting at? Seems pretty plain to me.

Glad the whole saga is now over for STK...thanks Luke, bring on Armo and Steven 2010!

Yup, they do everything but state outright they were dealing with ar$eholes... wonder if Luke will post a farewell video message to his fans.

degruch · Post: # 856944Post **degruch** » Tue 10 Nov 2009 2:25pm

markp wrote:
degruch wrote:
plugger66 wrote:
Thinline wrote:
While St Kilda is disappointed with Lukeâ€™s decision, the Club believes it has conducted itself appropriately through what have been lengthy and complex negotiations in attempting to find a fair and reasonable outcome for all concerned.
Read: STK has conducted itself honorably and honestly; Ball and co have behaved like petulant, grubby, spoilt little sschoolkids.

Live it up at Tigerland, dud. Ball and Richmond deserve each other.
Can you tell us all the facts to come up with that or is it a case of the saints are always right and a player once they leave are arseholes.
Well...reading between the lines...isn't that what the club is hinting at? Seems pretty plain to me.

Glad the whole saga is now over for STK...thanks Luke, bring on Armo and Steven 2010!
Yup, they do everything but state outright they were dealing with ar$eholes... wonder if Luke will post a farewell video message to his fans.

"Hello ex-fans, if you're watching this video, it means I've been recuited by Melbourne..."

Milan Faletic · Tue 10 Nov 2009 2:27pm

On the topic of Luke Ball:

We don't know all the facts but it is clear that Luke Ball wanted to leave the Saints right from the start. It is clear that the Saints were going to protect their list right from the start.

My personal opinion is that while I am disappointed that they could not come to a resolution, I am not really disappointed that he has gone. We need to have players committed to the cause and within our own list, I believe there are players that will fill his role with honour, commitment and ability.

Good luck, Luke, but IMHO you and/or your management and/or your family have made a big mistake and you may be watching your old club running aroung the G next year with a cup in their hands. Maybe you can celebrate your 3 votes in Round 22 while you watch the Finals Series on TV. Is that what you wanted?

Good night

bigred · Post: # 856948Post **bigred** » Tue 10 Nov 2009 2:33pm

Glad that this is finally sorted.

All the best Bally....All the best.

samoht · Post: # 856959Post **samoht** » Tue 10 Nov 2009 2:44pm

After we win the flag in 2010

Ball .. life long regrets for leaving the club that looked after him

St kilda Club and Supporters initially for 1 second .... and then plenty of this

celebration time and no room to harbour hard feelings

St. Luke · Post: # 856964Post **St. Luke** » Tue 10 Nov 2009 2:48pm

I'm quite sad it's come to this. It's a deadset shame. Oh well, I can't say I understand why its happened either *shrugs*

Eastern · Post: # 856983Post **Eastern** » Tue 10 Nov 2009 3:07pm

Should this thread be now moved to the OPPOSITION area of the forum

!!

mad saint guy · Tue 10 Nov 2009 6:22pm

Meh. We were never going to get any compensation of actual worth. I'm not shattered on missing out on a late second round pick in a crap draft. And Armo has more potential to be a genuinely damaging player, so I'm not upset about his decision.

bobmurray · Post: # 857118Post **bobmurray** » Tue 10 Nov 2009 6:49pm

Not disappointed with that outcome at all.....

It gives someone else an opportunity and it must create room in the salary cap,i mean , if we were going to keep him we must have had room to pay him...

might be able to draft someone in the pre-season draft..a discard of merit,
or is that an oxymoron