Let's give Newnsy some love
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Let's give Newnsy some love
Although a bit under the radar he always gives his absolute best and regardless of the team performance rarely has a bad game. Blokes like Newnsy, although not out and out stars, are the guys who work their guts out every game to give the team the best chance of the four points.
This post is my way of showing how much he means to us.
This post is my way of showing how much he means to us.
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Re: Let's give Newnsy some love
He is a bit like Andrew Thompson, runs hard, has great vision, gives everything for the team remember his concussion against the Swines,
it says a lot about his character of goiing in hard and putting body on line,
unlike 2 players who aren't quite as committed- one who is now in the Zebs, and another who might retire end of year.
Newnes is very brave and has a lot of skill. I have been critical of him, but he has a crack every week and is in the leadership group
The comparison with Andrew Thompson is valid, see an extract from Wikipedia:
Thompson was noted for his hard work ethic and consistency and this led to him winning the 1999 Channel 7 Player of the Year Award.
His outstanding and consistent form also earned him a Trevor Barker Award for St Kilda's Best and Fairest player in 2000.
Despite a dismal year for the Saints, when they finished last,
Thompson continued toiling and was a shining light in an otherwise disappointing side.
and this from the Saints' website:
Following a best and fairest year in 2000, he was named St Kilda's stand-in captain the following season
after Robert Harvey injured his knee. A permanent fixture in the Saints engine room for 221 games,
Thompson was highly respected for his desperation, commitment and durability.
(cue the sound of chirping crickets )
it says a lot about his character of goiing in hard and putting body on line,
unlike 2 players who aren't quite as committed- one who is now in the Zebs, and another who might retire end of year.
Newnes is very brave and has a lot of skill. I have been critical of him, but he has a crack every week and is in the leadership group
The comparison with Andrew Thompson is valid, see an extract from Wikipedia:
Thompson was noted for his hard work ethic and consistency and this led to him winning the 1999 Channel 7 Player of the Year Award.
His outstanding and consistent form also earned him a Trevor Barker Award for St Kilda's Best and Fairest player in 2000.
Despite a dismal year for the Saints, when they finished last,
Thompson continued toiling and was a shining light in an otherwise disappointing side.
and this from the Saints' website:
Following a best and fairest year in 2000, he was named St Kilda's stand-in captain the following season
after Robert Harvey injured his knee. A permanent fixture in the Saints engine room for 221 games,
Thompson was highly respected for his desperation, commitment and durability.
(cue the sound of chirping crickets )
Last edited by WellardSaint on Fri 23 Jun 2017 7:46pm, edited 3 times in total.
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Re: Let's give Newnsy some love
Agree. One of those players who at the end of their careers that will get plenty of kudos for the way they went about it. Im hoping he still has another level in him and will become one of our greats.
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Re: Let's give Newnsy some love
I think he should be our next captain.
In fact I was bullish about his chances of replacing Roo.
In fact I was bullish about his chances of replacing Roo.
its time to make a name for yourself like you've never made before!
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Re: Let's give Newnsy some love
He's nothing like Andrew Thompson and your cheap shots about Joey's character are pathetic… BringBackMadDog was right.WellardSaint wrote:He is a bit like Andrew Thompson, gives everything for the team remember his concussion against the Swines,
it says a lot about his character of not pulling up short like another 2 players- one who is now in the Zebs, and another who might retire end of year.
Newnes is very brave and has a lot of skill. I have been critical of him, but he has a crack every week and is in the leadership group
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Re: Let's give Newnsy some love
Cut him some slack, he's under stress, missing he's umbilical brother at the moment!!!!!dragit wrote:He's nothing like Andrew Thompson and your cheap shots about Joey's character are pathetic… BringBackMadDog was right.WellardSaint wrote:He is a bit like Andrew Thompson, gives everything for the team remember his concussion against the Swines,
it says a lot about his character of not pulling up short like another 2 players- one who is now in the Zebs, and another who might retire end of year.
Newnes is very brave and has a lot of skill. I have been critical of him, but he has a crack every week and is in the leadership group
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Re: Let's give Newnsy some love
Newnes, a good ordinary player, can he beome better then that ?"
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Re: Let's give Newnsy some love
If me and WW are the same poster, then I'm missing nobodystonecold wrote:Cut him some slack, he's under stress, missing he's umbilical brother at the moment!!!!!dragit wrote:He's nothing like Andrew Thompson and your cheap shots about Joey's character are pathetic… BringBackMadDog was right.WellardSaint wrote:He is a bit like Andrew Thompson, gives everything for the team remember his concussion against the Swines,
it says a lot about his character of not pulling up short like another 2 players- one who is now in the Zebs, and another who might retire end of year.
Newnes is very brave and has a lot of skill. I have been critical of him, but he has a crack every week and is in the leadership group
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Re: Let's give Newnsy some love
So, man up and stop Cranking on about it then!!!!!WellardSaint wrote:If me and WW are the same poster, then I'm missing nobodystonecold wrote:Cut him some slack, he's under stress, missing he's umbilical brother at the moment!!!!!dragit wrote:He's nothing like Andrew Thompson and your cheap shots about Joey's character are pathetic… BringBackMadDog was right.WellardSaint wrote:He is a bit like Andrew Thompson, gives everything for the team remember his concussion against the Swines,
it says a lot about his character of not pulling up short like another 2 players- one who is now in the Zebs, and another who might retire end of year.
Newnes is very brave and has a lot of skill. I have been critical of him, but he has a crack every week and is in the leadership group
7 days now?????
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Re: Let's give Newnsy some love
Personally I think he's highly underrated...
One of our best that does a lot of game turning under the radar stuff
One of our best that does a lot of game turning under the radar stuff
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Re: Let's give Newnsy some love
Highly underrated?skeptic wrote:Personally I think he's highly underrated...
One of our best that does a lot of game turning under the radar stuff
He's in the leadership group.
Who underrates him?
Explain yourself.
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Re: Let's give Newnsy some love
I've never seen stonecold and Jake Stringer in the same room together...jus sayinstonecold wrote:So, man up and stop Cranking on about it then!!!!!WellardSaint wrote:If me and WW are the same poster, then I'm missing nobodystonecold wrote:Cut him some slack, he's under stress, missing he's umbilical brother at the moment!!!!!dragit wrote:He's nothing like Andrew Thompson and your cheap shots about Joey's character are pathetic… BringBackMadDog was right.WellardSaint wrote:He is a bit like Andrew Thompson, gives everything for the team remember his concussion against the Swines,
it says a lot about his character of not pulling up short like another 2 players- one who is now in the Zebs, and another who might retire end of year.
Newnes is very brave and has a lot of skill. I have been critical of him, but he has a crack every week and is in the leadership group
7 days now?????
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Re: Let's give Newnsy some love
I think Skeptic meant that he's underrated in the eyes of the media and the general spectators of AFL football.WellardSaint wrote:Highly underrated?skeptic wrote:Personally I think he's highly underrated...
One of our best that does a lot of game turning under the radar stuff
He's in the leadership group.
Who underrates him?
Explain yourself.
And I agree, he goes quite unsung.
Curb your enthusiasm - you’re a St.Kilda supporter!!
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Re: Let's give Newnsy some love
Definitely underrated outside of the saints. Many opposition supporters wouldn't even know who he is!Sainternist wrote:I think Skeptic meant that he's underrated in the eyes of the media and the general spectators of AFL football.WellardSaint wrote:Highly underrated?skeptic wrote:Personally I think he's highly underrated...
One of our best that does a lot of game turning under the radar stuff
He's in the leadership group.
Who underrates him?
Explain yourself.
And I agree, he goes quite unsung.
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Re: Let's give Newnsy some love
you are a fair dinkum joke. Joey has been a star for us for so many years, to besmirch his character in this way is just disgraceful. He may not be an in and under beast but he has never taken a backward step in his career. Its one thing to criticise its another to talk complete and utter crap.WellardSaint wrote:He is a bit like Andrew Thompson, runs hard, has great vision, gives everything for the team remember his concussion against the Swines,
it says a lot about his character of goiing in hard and putting body on line,
unlike 2 players who aren't quite as committed- one who is now in the Zebs, and another who might retire end of year.
Newnes is very brave and has a lot of skill. I have been critical of him, but he has a crack every week and is in the leadership group
The comparison with Andrew Thompson is valid, see an extract from Wikipedia:
Thompson was noted for his hard work ethic and consistency and this led to him winning the 1999 Channel 7 Player of the Year Award.
His outstanding and consistent form also earned him a Trevor Barker Award for St Kilda's Best and Fairest player in 2000.
Despite a dismal year for the Saints, when they finished last,
Thompson continued toiling and was a shining light in an otherwise disappointing side.
and this from the Saints' website:
Following a best and fairest year in 2000, he was named St Kilda's stand-in captain the following season
after Robert Harvey injured his knee. A permanent fixture in the Saints engine room for 221 games,
Thompson was highly respected for his desperation, commitment and durability.
(cue the sound of chirping crickets )
BTW Newnes is nothing like Andrew Thompson as a footballer
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Re: Let's give Newnsy some love
Thank you Sainternist...Sainternist wrote:I think Skeptic meant that he's underrated in the eyes of the media and the general spectators of AFL football.WellardSaint wrote:Highly underrated?skeptic wrote:Personally I think he's highly underrated...
One of our best that does a lot of game turning under the radar stuff
He's in the leadership group.
Who underrates him?
Explain yourself.
And I agree, he goes quite unsung.
Add to that a few on here that call him a GOP
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Re: Let's give Newnsy some love
Yep no idea..dragit wrote:Edited 3 times and you still clearly have no idea... true to form.WellardSaint wrote:(cue the sound of chirping crickets )
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Holder of unacceptable views and other thought crimes.
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Re: Let's give Newnsy some love
This whole player assessment thing is like that old "Ford vs Holden" argument.SaintPav wrote:Yep no idea..dragit wrote:Edited 3 times and you still clearly have no idea... true to form.WellardSaint wrote:(cue the sound of chirping crickets )
Worse than spamming.
You guys won't make me change my mind, so I don't care what you think or what you say.
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