I think he will get a ferocious reception from the dawks fan tonight - but hopefully it revs him and the boys up tonight and we get the job done.
cant wait for tonight - its going to be a cracker at the g!
I too have been very impressed with the attitude to Buddy by the Hawks' players. I think it shows their respect for what he gave Hawthorn in the many years he played with them.
But I also think it reflects that more generally players across the AFL want free agency. We the fans might not be so happy but players want the right to choose whom they play for and at what price, once they have earned the right to do so. As someone who moved jobs & cities quite a bit over my career, I cannot argue with that, no matter how sad I would be if we lost a player this way e.g. Malceski.
That said, I see in an article this week that Tex Walker is still holding a grudge against Kurt Tippett.
On Buddy Franklin. What do people think of Buddy canning his manager Liam Pickering for Jasinta Campbell's manager?
I would feel disappointed if I was Pickering as he secured Buddy an amazing football contract.
I think Pickering will be relieved in the long run. He still gets the commission on Buddy's contract, but does not have to organise Buddy's car insurance or hold his hand anymore.
Pickering can concentrate on growing his clientele with the time saved with not managing Buddy's affairs.
Be interesting to see if Buddy's new manager can give him the World.
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