I don't mind that supporters don't like certain players. I don't mind when behind the comfort of a keyboard they write on forums that 'player X' is soft, can't kick, isn't a team player, is dumb, etc, etc, etc...but I do mind when individuals waver from personal opinion and sprout utter bullshit. Your sources, if indeed you have any that aren't imaginary, are sorely ill informed.

If he became a bit more selfish and the coach planned on him to take shots closer to goal that could change.

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Everyone looks good in Navy Blue

I love this post

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Everyone looks good in Navy Blue

The good players stand out more in hard games where their team is getting beaten and in wet weather. Are you saying Hoops is a class act?

How could you not be a fan of AJ's? The whole football community knows about AJ.

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If this is the case, Goodbye and good luck !!!!

Really gets under my skin when players threaten to go to another club to better their contracts. Why cant he say, " I love Carlton, and really want to stay a blue boy".

Correct me if i am wrong, but during the Fevola negotations, Fev always stated that he wanted to always remain a Blue Boy. This is what the clubs needs, players that want to play for the club. !!!!!

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BRING BACK PERFORMANCE BASE PAYMENTS !!!

Get rid of him IMO

If that's the case, and we can get a good deal then its win win.

My guess is if true he's bluffing. If they are passionate about playing for the Blues well sign up, if not, lets look at the best option for the club.

He'll be at the Blues next year imo.

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So I think Doc pretty much put the St Kilda 'rumour/lie' to bed and I'm far more inclined to believe him on these matters. Houla loves the Carlton Footy Club and there's no doubt in my mind that he is a part of a future plans. Bothers me that people have pre-conceived ideas based on past experiences that blinker their current views. Its obvious the Hoops was given areas to improve by the MC and its also obvious that he has been more willing to put his body in this year and his tackling has improved significantly.

Go Hoops - dont listen to the naysayers!

Whatever happens Carlton got the best Houlihan.
No body can argue with that?

dunno about that

I reckon his willingness to go in has dropped off if anything

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Regardless of the opinions in this thread, Houlihan will still be at Carlton next year.

Accept it. Move on.

Firstly,
thankyou Bondiblue.
Let's get married.
You obviously have refined taste,and know a great footballer when you see him.
Secondly,how is it you can write a questionable unverified statement..as in..Hoops wants to go to St.kilda..and then have people condemn the player for something he probably knows nothing about,as Dr Sherrin wrote.Surely it's absurd.
Can we please only comment on what we have seen with our own eyes?
Bless you.
love
Bluegirl72.

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That’s not a political statement — it’s a harsh reality, and we must act,” she said. “He is a clear and present danger to the things that keep us strong and free. I support impeachment.”

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It is not as bad as you are lead to believe.......it is %$#^& worse!!!

best lay the cards on the table Clayman to put this all to bed.

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This might sound extreme in the context of alleged sexual assault, drunken violence and a drug trafficking charge...

I can't, but some people who use to frequent this site often and were in the know could back up the previous form.

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It is not as bad as you are lead to believe.......it is %$#^& worse!!!

So you must be Ryan Houlihan or Greg Swan then !

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Scott, things aren't as happy as they used to be down here at the unemployment office. Joblessness is no longer just for Philosophy majors - useful people are starting to feel the pinch.

Now that really deserves a Previous form? You're kidding yourself mate.

Great point from London, Two Cents! No...I'm not Hoops or Swanny...but if you honestly think Alex McDonald from Stride Management sits down with Stephen Icke to discuss a contract extension into 2010, and looks him in the eye and says 'My client wants to go to St.Kilda'....it would make Sticky a) laugh his head off and b) show him the door!! Again...get real.

Your guess of the happenings is as good as Clayman info, unless you are involved in the actual negotiations, who really knows what positions have been put forward.

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Scott, things aren't as happy as they used to be down here at the unemployment office. Joblessness is no longer just for Philosophy majors - useful people are starting to feel the pinch.

+1

He's got better skills than most young kids coming in and wouldn't be starting from scratch on the structure and set pieces.

He's looking for years, not money.

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