Backwell Sacked - did i hear right ?? 5AA

[on the rails]

I have to laugh at the "poles apart" posts from Glenelg fans re Backwell. Some are treating him like some football champion who has died and like it is the end of the world for Glenelg. Others are on here bagging the club and coach and predicting doom and gloom.

And to think how much the Glenelg fans over on the "Snouts" forum pride themselves on not stooping to the level of other clubs supporters e.g. North (who they always reference) when there is some drama at their club. Couple this topic with their straight sets exit from last years finals and they are no better or worse than any other emotive group of SANFL supporters even if they don't think they are hypocrites!

[Punk Rooster]

I have to laugh at the "poles apart" posts from Glenelg fans re Backwell. Some are treating him like some football champion who has died and like it is the end of the world for Glenelg. Others are on here bagging the club and coach and predicting doom and gloom.

And to think how much the Glenelg fans over on the "Snouts" forum pride themselves on not stooping to the level of other clubs supporters e.g. North (who they always reference) when there is some drama at their club. Couple this topic with their straight sets exit from last years finals and they are no better or worse than any other emotive group of SANFL supporters even if they don't think they are hypocrites!

I'm still waiting for apologies re Mouse to get the Chop, which I posted many months ago...

[bayman]

here is a 10 yo perspective & mouse is/was his favourite player

when i told him tonight when we had it completely official, he was shocked, also a little upset, he asked questions (i answered them honestly) he said ''i've lost my two favourite players mouse & macca, but we'll still see the tigers play dad & that's the most important thing''.....well i couldn't believe that while his favourite player was leaving & going to end up somewhere else he saw it more than most of us & that is the team will still be there & 21 blokes every week will represent the club & do their best to win

Mate, that a great story ... sometimes our kids can surprise us and be more resilient than we can ever give them credit for.

well i can add this morning he said ''now mouse has gone i'm changing my number to 10'' (matty bode) (presuming the wiz is going to wear 10)

[Dutchy]

I have to laugh at the "poles apart" posts from Glenelg fans re Backwell. Some are treating him like some football champion who has died and like it is the end of the world for Glenelg. Others are on here bagging the club and coach and predicting doom and gloom.

And to think how much the Glenelg fans over on the "Snouts" forum pride themselves on not stooping to the level of other clubs supporters e.g. North (who they always reference) when there is some drama at their club. Couple this topic with their straight sets exit from last years finals and they are no better or worse than any other emotive group of SANFL supporters even if they don't think they are hypocrites!

Nothing suprising there, supporter groups essentially are all the same, just like the human race we are all different and have different opinions....so what? do you want us to come out with a media release detailing a united message and then all of us to stand by it? Delusional at best....

[Wedgie]

I have to laugh at the "poles apart" posts from Glenelg fans re Backwell. Some are treating him like some football champion who has died and like it is the end of the world for Glenelg. Others are on here bagging the club and coach and predicting doom and gloom.

And to think how much the Glenelg fans over on the "Snouts" forum pride themselves on not stooping to the level of other clubs supporters e.g. North (who they always reference) when there is some drama at their club. Couple this topic with their straight sets exit from last years finals and they are no better or worse than any other emotive group of SANFL supporters even if they don't think they are hypocrites!

Nothing suprising there, supporter groups essentially are all the same, just like the human race we are all different and have different opinions....so what? do you want us to come out with a media release detailing a united message and then all of us to stand by it? Delusional at best....

You're actually agreeing with him Dutchy, his point is aimed at the delusional ones who think they're different.
Just for the record I admire people like Milbo and those willing to look at both point of views, it's those sort of people players play for, not the ones who turn on them in seconds. It's people like this that improve the club IMHO with the mindless sheep that just tow the company line send clubs backwards. Not saying there are any on here, just making a hypothetical point that may or may not be in existence.

[Wedgie]

I should add that I think every club has it's share of "doers\thinkers" and "sheep" although the percentage might vary. I certainly don't mean to single out any one clubs supporters as that would be delusional and hypocritical of me!

[Brodlach]

[/quote]Can still get them. Got one in my fridge that I purchased at a bottle shop opposite TIO Stadium in July last year. Haven't had the courage to try it, not sure it will be as sweet as a pale...[/quote]

Booney dont open it. Went to a wedding just before christmas and we drank the resturant dry, the only thing they had left were Darwin Stubbies....it was awful. Cant even discribe the taste it was that bad.

[gossipgirl]

Baa Baa Baa Baa

[dedja]

LOL, apologies that a group of supporters don't conform to the righteous views of the naysayers and uninformed. To expect a uniform response to a reasonably emotive issue is tad unrealistic.

What's that saying about those in glasshouses?

Just as I witness other passionate supporters backing their team ... ie Booney, GWW, BenReal, NoMercy and get mocked for daring to stand up for the club they love, the supporters of the Bays are no different.

The posts on this site are the culmination of people's beliefs, hopes, passion and one eyed support for their particular footy religion. Some choose to agree, others mock, taunt, disagree politely or violently, others still can make us laugh and take the piss at the same time. Then there are those who are always right, no matter how stupid their argument is.

At the end of the day, there are no right or wrong opinions, and the community on this forum will judge their peers.

So keep up the good work ... post away to your hearts content.

Love and peace to all.

[Dutchy]

I have to laugh at the "poles apart" posts from Glenelg fans re Backwell. Some are treating him like some football champion who has died and like it is the end of the world for Glenelg. Others are on here bagging the club and coach and predicting doom and gloom.

And to think how much the Glenelg fans over on the "Snouts" forum pride themselves on not stooping to the level of other clubs supporters e.g. North (who they always reference) when there is some drama at their club. Couple this topic with their straight sets exit from last years finals and they are no better or worse than any other emotive group of SANFL supporters even if they don't think they are hypocrites!

Nothing suprising there, supporter groups essentially are all the same, just like the human race we are all different and have different opinions....so what? do you want us to come out with a media release detailing a united message and then all of us to stand by it? Delusional at best....

You're actually agreeing with him Dutchy, his point is aimed at the delusional ones who think they're different.
Just for the record I admire people like Milbo and those willing to look at both point of views, it's those sort of people players play for, not the ones who turn on them in seconds. It's people like this that improve the club IMHO with the mindless sheep that just tow the company line send clubs backwards. Not saying there are any on here, just making a hypothetical point that may or may not be in existence.

Why would he be laughing in the first paragraph then?

[Wedgie]

Why would he be laughing in the first paragraph then?

Because it makes those delusional ones that have previously had a go at other clubs supporters for not towing the party line look like foolish hypocrites.
He clarrified it in his 2nd paragraph.

[maxyoz]

I'm still waiting for apologies re Mouse to get the Chop, which I posted many months ago...

Why? He only got the chop on Monday, not months ago.

OK, Punk Rooster, I apologise. Must be great to be you and being so insightful back in November that you knew the Waratahs were going to play finals and that Brett was going to continue to play up there during the Finals campaign, hence missing out on the training camp that was only decided upon in January. I hope you had money on the Waratahs - would have paid well, I'd guess.

Oh, and I reckon it was Bayman who initially said "Mouse to get the Chop" about 5 years ago when he had his finger cut off - so all apologies should go to Bayman, not you.

[Wedgie]

Anyone know why a Footy team in the NT is called the Waratahs when it's the NSW floral emblem and name of their rugby team? Is it in reference to the same flower or has a different meaning?

[Hondo]

I might be reading too much into things but last night on 5AA Rowe said he'd spent an hour on the phone with Backwell almost begging him to stay. Following on from Bayman's post about this not just being about the NT thing (ie, relating back to events last year) I immediately wondered why it was Rowey (midfield coach) doing the begging and not any other club official?

For the record, Rowe didn't say that he was the only one who tried to convince him to stay. I just thought it strange as soon as Rowe said it. There might be nothing in it and Rowe was the last in line to have a crack at it. Maybe Rowey and Backwell were close and so he was delegated the task (would make sense as Backwell plays midfield).

[maxyoz]

Anyone know why a Footy team in the NT is called the Waratahs when it's the NSW floral emblem and name of their rugby team? Is it in reference to the same flower or has a different meaning?

The Waratahs are actually known as the Warriors. From memory, and I left Darwin 10 years ago now, Waratah is a small suburb near Larrakeyah. But I am sure that AMBays will know the real reason, he played for them, I played for Combined Services in the NTFA.

[Wedgie]

Anyone know why a Footy team in the NT is called the Waratahs when it's the NSW floral emblem and name of their rugby team? Is it in reference to the same flower or has a different meaning?

The Waratahs are actually known as the Warriors. From memory, and I left Darwin 10 years ago now, Waratah is a small suburb near Larrakeyah. But I am sure that AMBays will know the real reason, he played for them, I played for Combined Services in the NTFA.

Cheers mate, thanks for the info, I like their guernseys!

[HeartBeatsTrue]

Anyone know why a Footy team in the NT is called the Waratahs when it's the NSW floral emblem and name of their rugby team? Is it in reference to the same flower or has a different meaning?

The Waratahs are actually known as the Warriors. From memory, and I left Darwin 10 years ago now, Waratah is a small suburb near Larrakeyah. But I am sure that AMBays will know the real reason, he played for them, I played for Combined Services in the NTFA.

Cheers mate, thanks for the info, I like their guernseys!

Yeah. With the 'V' where it should be. Not half way down the jumper.

[Wedgie]

Anyone know why a Footy team in the NT is called the Waratahs when it's the NSW floral emblem and name of their rugby team? Is it in reference to the same flower or has a different meaning?

The Waratahs are actually known as the Warriors. From memory, and I left Darwin 10 years ago now, Waratah is a small suburb near Larrakeyah. But I am sure that AMBays will know the real reason, he played for them, I played for Combined Services in the NTFA.

Cheers mate, thanks for the info, I like their guernseys!

Yeah. With the 'V' where it should be. Not half way down the jumper.

I agree 100%!

[doggies4eva]

I have to laugh at the "poles apart" posts from Glenelg fans re Backwell. Some are treating him like some football champion who has died and like it is the end of the world for Glenelg. Others are on here bagging the club and coach and predicting doom and gloom.

And to think how much the Glenelg fans over on the "Snouts" forum pride themselves on not stooping to the level of other clubs supporters e.g. North (who they always reference) when there is some drama at their club. Couple this topic with their straight sets exit from last years finals and they are no better or worse than any other emotive group of SANFL supporters even if they don't think they are hypocrites!

Nothing suprising there, supporter groups essentially are all the same, just like the human race we are all different and have different opinions....so what? do you want us to come out with a media release detailing a united message and then all of us to stand by it? Delusional at best....

You're actually agreeing with him Dutchy, his point is aimed at the delusional ones who think they're different.
Just for the record I admire people like Milbo and those willing to look at both point of views, it's those sort of people players play for, not the ones who turn on them in seconds. It's people like this that improve the club IMHO with the mindless sheep that just tow the company line send clubs backwards. Not saying there are any on here, just making a hypothetical point that may or may not be in existence.

Doggies supporters must all be delusional - I haven't met one yet who doesn't agree that we are doing well

[Wedgie]

Doggies supporters must all be delusional - I haven't met one yet who doesn't agree that we are doing well

Missed the point, they'd be delusional if they thought that all their fans towed the company line and chastise fans of other clubs for not doing it.
Just for the record I think the Dogs fans are just about the best when it comes to demanding excellence and keeping their club on it's toes, an eg when they got an average supporter in the outer elected to the board.
I think the fact that they're not delusional sheep is one of the reasons for their success and I commend them on it.