Re: Rd 13: Post Game Patter: Carlton vs GC
Reply #177 –
The one thing I think is unsavoury is what the Melbourne players did on twitter with Johanisson from the Bulldogs.
Telling him hes "next" for physical intimidation by the two players looking to do it ahead of time on Twitter is outright borderline bullying.
Despite that, giving him a warning that its coming is quite stupid and means he can start working on ways to nullify it or get prepared (mentally) for it. Don't underestimate the surprise factor in terms of accomplishing the job.
I hope we never resort to such stuff, and are known as being tough, but fair to play against, which ties into the respect side of things.
Melbourne are not ever going to earn respect, and I am absolutely unsurprised to see this stuff emerge under an ex-Essendon coach in Simon Goodwin.