Ali was truly "The Greatest". There will never be another anywhere near like him. RIP.
One small note is that Ali (then Cassius Clay) defeated an Australian in the Olympic semi-final and went on to win the gold medal. That Aussie was Tony Madigan and some people disputed the decision. Tony got the bronze. Ali/Clay threw his medal away - into a river I think.
That is the silliest post I have ever read. 'Worried about the lad"? You are kidding me aren't you. He's an 18 year old kid, playing like a 5 year defender.
I am worried that being thrust into the seniors at a very young age and coming up against some very much stronger bodies that he MAY not be looking only for the ball. Other posters agree with me and he is certainly not playing like a 5 year defender. If he was playing like you say he would be breaking packs apart as he clears downfield not merely dodge and dance around in the clear (or nearly clear). He certainly looks like he will make it but he requires more muscle on those bones of his.
Remember Watts being greeted by Collingwood playeys in his debut. They monstered him when he came off the bench and set him back many years. I worry for the same happening to Dettering before he reaches his potential.
Collingwood and the Victorian Institute of Sport took over "Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Centre" in 2003 when Bracks was Premier. Bracks is a Geelong supporter.
You need to remember that both Cains, Snr. and Jnr. were/are staunch Collingwood supporters. There was no way John Snr. was going to allow Carlton to have a stadium 3 times the size of that of his team and the supporter advantages that it would create. Also I think John Jnr. was Premier when Collingwood were allowed to take over the Olympic swomming venue and provided state momey to assost the project.
Everitt kicking goals adds to his trade value. If he won't play for the team he will be an attractive trade prospect for SoS.
Even if he kicks 30 in the year, by my reckoning he will have lost us 45 goals by his lackadaisical approach so that gives him a debit account. Either has no heart or just doesn't care or more likely both. TRADE HIM!
Just as a thought, everyone saw just how composed and talented Weitering is (needs a nickname, maybe Legend) what about swinging him forward occasionally. I know it is a big ask for a new player but he is far from your 'normal' new player. I feel he could be very useful thrown forward in tight situations and could become known as The General. As a leading, marking forward and his kicking has got to be straighter than anyone else in our team.
rotten to the core as i suspected - its the players not the coach
YOU ARE RIGHT THE PLAYERS ARE NOT GOD ENOUGH BUT THAT IS MORE REASON FOR THE COACH TO 'DRIVE' THEM. A GOOD COACH CAN GET THE RIGHT ATTITUDE IN HIS PLAYERS EVEN IF THEY HAVEN'T THE ABILITY. HOLD THE TACKLES, COMPETE, RUN, CONCENTRATE!
I DO NOT WANT BARKER AS A COACH! HE IS FAR TO SOFT. WHEN YOU TEAM IS BEING ACCLAIMED AS BEING SOFT, WHY WOULD YOU ALLOW THIS ONE-FINGER CELEBRATION? IT CLEARLY LOOKS EFFEMINATE. WE NEED TO SHOW A MUCH TOUGHER ATTITUDE. A SMALL THING BUT VERY INDICATIVE.
All the commentators were calling that he had 'concussion' yet he passed the concussion test straight away. Craig Hutchison even had the temerity to say that Barker was building a case to save Gibbs! Hutchison was doing the absolute opposite - in the meanest, hard-nosed way. What a pile of shlte!
Being O/S I am just catching up with this incident and the debate.
Firstly the argument that it is part of his heritage is false. Heritage has to go back further than a handful of years to when a few kids made the whole thing up. I believe such a silly 'jig" was insulting to the cause of Aboriginal Heritage
Secondly the comparison to the Haka is ridiculous as well. The Haka is done to intimidate the opposition players as a whole - not a few spectators.
Thirdly -and I hesitate to say this for fear of being called racist - but at my first glance on a laptop my first impression reminded me of a chimp charge. Now please do not accuse me of racism. Find an appropriate clip and compare before you judge.
Everyone seems to be calling for Mick to go but at the same time are naming at least half the team as spuds! No coach can make class players from spuds. Improve them a little, but not make them champions. Reverse the coaches for this game and Mick would win as easily and Bucks lose as badly. What we would give to give to have their top 10? And them our bottom 10. It is our damn recruiting that is to blame.
