I watch the 7 guys inducted into the Hall of Fame last night and while they all had admiral claims I couldn't help wondering if Rooey didn't have a greater claim than either Bartel or Enright.
The three were all from the same era and while Rooey lacked any premiership medals he was a long serving Captain of our club and at least the equal of the two Geelong players.
I was also greatly impressed by Choco Williams who still possessed something our last three saints coaches including our current one,have sadly lacked. Fire in the belly.
Makes one wonder what could have been as he at least was/is a Premiership coach.
He was an overlooked applicant in the past. Lyon didn't have any opposition this time around
But, in addition to that premiership, fire in the belly wins hands down over being "cuddily", IMHFO.
Fire in the belly
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Re: Fire in the belly
Rooey was admitted this year but as he is presently in the USA and could not attend he could not be formally inducted this year.
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Re: Fire in the belly
When you ave committed yourself to something like Riewoldt did, and then serve the media for money to secure your families future, I can understand how something like appearing to get another award, that isn't actually a premiership medallion, would take the back seat to uninterrupted time with the family, which he announced he was committed to. Its a great honour, but it can wait, he owes the AFL nothing.
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Re: Fire in the belly
He did come back a few weeks ago for some shindig in Cobram with Garry Lyon and others.
As ex-president Peter Summers said:
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Re: Fire in the belly
Are you talking about his paid 'shindig' as the Brand Ambassador for Cobram Estate. Haven't you heard, Roo is also a masterchef. He has a contract to fulfill.Jacks Back wrote: ↑Thu 29 Jun 2023 7:57am He did come back a few weeks ago for some shindig in Cobram with Garry Lyon and others.