Parry & Boyd depart South.

[holden78]

And Dobba thanks your mob for his premiership medal after a handful of league games at the Eagles via his transfer ! Was never yours anyway after his dads splended career with us

I will welcome Parry to Oval Ave with open arms because it was clear to most that dobba was out of his depth as lead ruckmen.

It was clear to most at Westies too but thanks for the $20K .

[Mickyj]

I will welcome Parry to Oval Ave with open arms because it was clear to most that dobba was out of his depth as lead ruckmen.

Terrible call...

Actually with out stats I would have to agree .
We need a number 1 ruckman who week in and week out can get their hands to the ball first and actually FIND a mid fielder .
Not just young Redden who couldn't do it every tap and didn't always find an eagles player.

[Big Phil]

Here is a little more on Boyd and his leaving the Panthers...


http://southern-times-messenger.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/brotherly-runs-deep-as-boyd-walks/

Brotherly love runs deep as Boyd walks



GONE: James Boyd has quit the Panthers.

JAMES Boyd said his brother’s delisting at South Adelaide in late October contributed to his decision to leave the Panthers last week.

James’ older brother Tim was one of five South players from last season who were not invited to do a preseason with the club this year.

``It didn’t really help. I was pretty shattered that he was gone,’’ Boyd, South’s 2008 best and fairest winner, said.

``We’ve always driven to training together and I’ve loved having him there.’’

But the 20-year-old midfielder said he had been contemplating a move to another club since the end of the season.

``I just needed a change. I’ve been at South all my life.

``I love the club, I love the boys down there, I’ve got nothing against South Adelaide. I just need a new challenge in my footy.’’

Boyd, who finished runner-up in the Magarey Medal in 2008 and captained the state under-20 side this year, said he was interested in talking to any SANFL club.

``I’m not selling myself, it’s not about money at all. If it was I wouldn’t be leaving South.

``I just want to be part of a team environment where we can win footy games.’’

New South coach Ron Fuller said Boyd had committed to the club when the pair first met.

This meeting occurred after Tim Boyd was delisted.

[Big Phil]

And more from the Parry perspective...


http://southern-times-messenger.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/ruckmans-roulette/

Ruckman’s roulette



NOARLUNGA OR VEGAS: Craig Parry had to choose between
going to a friend's wedding Las Vegas or staying at South.

SOUTH Adelaide ruckman Craig Parry was forced to choose between a pre-booked trip to Las Vegas or staying at the Panthers last week.

In the wake of the state ruckman’s shock departure from Noarlunga, Parry has revealed the ultimatum was put to him by new coach Ron Fuller who refused to allow him to travel to the US for one of his best friend’s wedding in March next year because it would mean missing a game.

Parry, who said he had already been given clearance by former coach Clay Sampson to make the trip, was disappointed by the way the issue was handled.

``It came as quite a shock when Ron called and said I couldn’t go,’’ Parry said.

``It’s disappointing because I had already met with Ron and committed to the club and was looking forward to beginning a new era under him.’’

Fuller’s stance on the issue appears to be part of a deliberate approach to change the culture at South.

One of his first messages to the playing group was that he is not a players’ coach and he has warned any players taking holidays during the pre-season training period will be forced to play in the Reserves for the club’s first two trial matches.

This includes star full-forward Ben Warren, who will miss a week of training in January to get married.

``Everyone’s got to be treated the same,’’ Fuller said.

``I’m not here to make friends. It’s got to be about the players that adhere to the rules.. especially here at South Adelaide, we’ve got to do it better than anyone else.’’

Fuller said Parry had failed to inform him of the trip when the pair had their first player-coach meeting.

South CEO Ben Kavenagh backed Fuller’s approach.

``We finished ninth last season so we need to do things differently, do things smarter,’’ he said.

Parry’s departure and the club’s failure to sign Michael Griffiths from East Fremantle leaves the Panthers’ ruck stocks thread-bare.

Fuller said there was ``still a lot of recruiting to be done’’.

Parry, who signed with Woodville-West Torrens for three years last week, has been one of South’s most outstanding players since joining the club in 2005.

He is a three-time state ruckman and finished runner-up in the best and fairest in 2006, the last time the Panthers played in the finals.

``I enjoyed my time at South,’’ Parry said.

``I want to thank the players, support staff, supporters and major sponsors especially Tony Boyle from Southgate Holden for the last six years. It’s a shame it had to end this way.’’

[Wedgie]

lol@Noarlunga Downs or Vegas. There's a comparison I never thought I'd see!
Only thing similar would be the pokie turnover and cheap tacky weddings!

[wedgetail]

Ron is stamping his mark at South. He was renown for his infexibility at the Eagles. There won't be any player power at South!

[southee]

Ron is stamping his mark at South. He was renown for his infexibility at the Eagles. There won't be any player power at South!

Thats Good.....no player or board power I say!!!

Sit back and watch Ron do his thing....its what South have always needed!!!

[The Sleeping Giant]

Ron is stamping his mark at South. He was renown for his infexibility at the Eagles. There won't be any player power at South!

Thats Good.....no player or board power I say!!!

Sit back and watch Ron do his thing....its what South have always needed!!!

The South propaganda machine is working nicely I see.

All recent seasons of failure can be all attributed to the players apparently.

I guess we will see if Ron Fuller can coach at last.

I think South can break the record for consecutive wooden spoons.

[centrecirclelegend]

Ron is stamping his mark at South. He was renown for his infexibility at the Eagles. There won't be any player power at South!

Thats Good.....no player or board power I say!!!

Sit back and watch Ron do his thing....its what South have always needed!!!

The South propaganda machine is working nicely I see.

All recent seasons of failure can be all attributed to the players apparently.

I guess we will see if Ron Fuller can coach at last.

I think South can break the record for consecutive wooden spoons.

if Ron can coach?

3 x u17 premierships and a league premiership with numourous grand final appearances says he can!

one of the best coaching records in the SANFL......

[southee]

Ron is stamping his mark at South. He was renown for his infexibility at the Eagles. There won't be any player power at South!

Thats Good.....no player or board power I say!!!

Sit back and watch Ron do his thing....its what South have always needed!!!

The South propaganda machine is working nicely I see.

All recent seasons of failure can be all attributed to the players apparently.

I guess we will see if Ron Fuller can coach at last.

I think South can break the record for consecutive wooden spoons.

Stupid, stupid comment!!!!

[once_were_warriors]

Ron is stamping his mark at South. He was renown for his infexibility at the Eagles. There won't be any player power at South!

Thats Good.....no player or board power I say!!!

Sit back and watch Ron do his thing....its what South have always needed!!!

The South propaganda machine is working nicely I see.

All recent seasons of failure can be all attributed to the players apparently.

I guess we will see if Ron Fuller can coach at last.

I think South can break the record for consecutive wooden spoons.

What an idiotic post

[am Bays]

Ron is stamping his mark at South. He was renown for his infexibility at the Eagles. There won't be any player power at South!

Thats Good.....no player or board power I say!!!

Sit back and watch Ron do his thing....its what South have always needed!!!

I agree that without doubt Pottsy has done a terrific job this year and should be retained. However the appointment of Cahill will hopefully be the start of a successful period for the club.Cahill is starting from scratch and to get the desired outcome he needs to have the people around him that he feels comfortable with. If that includes Trevor Potts, terrific, if it does not then so be it.
Cahill has a 2 yr contract and at the end of the day he will be judged on performance. If he can deliver South some marked improvement and perhaps a premiership I would'nt care if he had Humphrey Bear as his assistant.

Totally agree b&w.

Cahill is there to make the tough decisions and get the right mix to go forward. Tough calls have to be made with out the influence of the board getting involved and so called "other" outside influences.

It's going to be tough but I feel in the long run with pay off in the end. :wink:

Its de ja vouz all over again.....

[panthers 2008]

Parry will be sorely missed while Boyd can nick off,thinks he is better than he actually is!!!
I think his performances this year showed he has a long way to go if he dreams of playing AFL!

[come&getit]

Parry will be sorely missed while Boyd can nick off,thinks he is better than he actually is!!!
I think his performances this year showed he has a long way to go if he dreams of playing AFL!

Agree 100%, Parry is a massive loss. As for Boyd, meh. 30 possesions a game means nothing if they are uncontested in the back half and rarely effective

[Sojourner]

I notice Parry was signed virtually straight away, yet not so much action re Boyd, has he been invited to train anywhere?

[DOC]

I notice Parry was signed virtually straight away, yet not so much action re Boyd, has he been invited to train anywhere?

I understand that no club will sign him till after the draft ( I don't think he has a snowballs) as they have to pay a transfer fee as the Eagles did for Parry as he is under contract for next season. The transfer fee is not insignificant but at least it does not count towards the salary cap.

[nickname]

I notice Parry was signed virtually straight away, yet not so much action re Boyd, has he been invited to train anywhere?

I understand that no club will sign him till after the draft ( I don't think he has a snowballs) as they have to pay a transfer fee as the Eagles did for Parry as he is under contract for next season. The transfer fee is not insignificant but at least it does not count towards the salary cap.

But any club that did sign him and have him cleared before the draft would get most of that transfer fee back in compensation from an AFL club that drafted him, and potentially make a tidy profit on the deal, so I can't see that deterring anyone.

[darley16]

For the real story, refer SAFC.com.au as Ron's response to the above articles which clarifies the situations of these 2 palyers.

[once_were_warriors]

For the real story, refer SAFC.com.au as Ron's response to the above articles which clarifies the situations of these 2 palyers.

Just read Ron's comments:

The Parry one is a mess , if he has previously booked the holiday with the blessing of the club prior to Ron's appointment , then I think Parry has a case and the club and Ron are being unreasonable. If Parry hadn't informed the club and just booked it without regard for his obligations then I can concur with South's position.

Boyd is just a sook.

[darley16]

Agreed.