Kirky's Guernsey Presentation Speech as reported by Rebecca Wilson

[Bloods05]

For some.

The team.

[Bloods05]

[QUOTE=Wardy;468890] its just footy! /QUOTE]

What a thing to say. What a terrible thing to say. You'd better not mean that or there'll be trouble.

[Wardy]

[QUOTE=Bloods05;468928]

its just footy! /QUOTE]

What a thing to say. What a terrible thing to say. You'd better not mean that or there'll be trouble.

I know its out there isnt it??? Whilst I really do love my footy, there is a heap of other @@@@ out there in life land that is a bit more important. Sad but true!

[ShockOfHair]

Being a supporter means a suspension of disbelief. I'm happy for Kirk to be making stirring corny speeches to the team if that's what it takes to build the Bloods culture.

If someone made the same speech at my workplace....

[Wardy]

Being a supporter means a suspension of disbelief. I'm happy for Kirk to be making stirring corny speeches to the team if that's what it takes to build the Bloods culture.

If someone made the same speech at my workplace....

And at the end of the day its still only footy!!! If one of my bosses here came out with that dribble, and did what Kirk does - he would be laughed out the door. They should just get out there and get on with it.

I'm keen to see what happens when Roos & Kirk retire.

[Bloods05]

Being a supporter means a suspension of disbelief. I'm happy for Kirk to be making stirring corny speeches to the team if that's what it takes to build the Bloods culture.

If someone made the same speech at my workplace....

Give that man a trophy!

[Bloody Hell]

That's true, it that context it is obviously more appropriate but I guess for me personally it's a little abstract and doesn't all connect. I have a lot of respect for Kirk and the way he's helped build such an aura around the Swans, it doesn't mean I necessarily have to agree with his choice of words but I know where he's coming from.

He's a footballer - not a diplomat.

He had a point to make and he made it. As we know he always wears his heart on his sleeve, and I wouldn't expect him to make his point in any other way, off field and on.

The context is everything and the fact he received a standing ovation at the end says all that needs to be said.

[dimelb]

He's a footballer - not a diplomat.

He had a point to make and he made it. As we know he always wears his heart on his sleeve, and I wouldn't expect him to make his point in any other way, off field and on.

The context is everything and the fact he received a standing ovation at the end says all that needs to be said.

Agree. What are the alternatives? A flat nothing speech as we move down the order of business? A jokey let's-not-take-this-seriously speech? Of course there are understated ways of saying the same thing, but that wouldn't be in character. I think it's OK where it is, which is not in your average workplace.

[Primmy]

I am really really sorry that I posted this. It was done in good faith.

It was asked for, and next time someone asks for a bit of text I shall forward it to private messages. This was supposed to be enjoyable, and bar a few of you, it has just been a major piss take.

We are talking about a speech made to die hard Swans Supporters and Players at a Geunsey Presentation Night. It was greatly appreciated on the night that the Captain the of Sydney Swans Football Club spoke with passion and commitment. I thought that was what we wanted from the boys.

I apologise to Brett and I apologise to Rebecca. Never again.

[swans_premiers]

Seems people that don't have passion for their work can't relate to this. Footy means so much to so many people, I'm glad our club takes it seriously.

[royboy42]

It was I that asked Primmy..there is nothing for you to feel bad about. People are entitled to take the piss if they wish, but I understand the depth of feeling that most of the players have for their team.
Kirk is their leader..he knows how to read them better than anyone on here...and I mean anyone! And his score is on the board, a premiership for one, and a reputation that nothing will ever diminish as a leader.
Of course, Wilson is a journo and is, ipso facto, hardened to criticism. (even if , as in this case, it is totally undeserved).
So post whatever you wish Prim, you do us all a service.. Thankyou.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

I don't think we need the "if you don't have passion you can't relate" and "well everyone clapped so /discussion" type comments. We're all here to express an opinion, I never said the entire speech was OTT but some parts of it just didn't sit well with me. My passion shouldn't be judged just because I don't agree with every single aspect of Kirk's speech, and just because it was applauded it doesn't mean it has to be universally endorsed without any conflicting views.

I'm sure 99.5% of us love Kirk and what he means to the club, but maybe that speech just isn't for everyone. I enjoyed it for the most part, except for a few contradictions and the secret society part.