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Alex Rance

jokershoppe

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He says family also and has no plans forward at this point,so it's a possibility he won't for sure really know if his new life is for him,so still a chance to change his mind,as he is a inpolsive genius.
 
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zippadeee

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Riewoldt has justed "unfollowed" Rance
Naish has been the only player to publicly farwell him.

In comparsion nearly every player has farewelled Ellis.

Something is going on
The Apple Cart has lost a wheel....
 
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achillesjones

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I had Jack in front of Rancey at the end of last year as my fav. He just kicked clear with Dusty after 2019.
 

seven

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Riewoldt has justed "unfollowed" Rance
Naish has been the only player to publicly farwell him.

In comparsion nearly every player has farewelled Ellis.

Something is going on
The Apple Cart has lost a wheel....

Don’t think we’ll see many have happy snaps with him and Richmond boys.
Unlike Ellis, the guy was in nearly every photo after he left
 
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123cups

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For those who know more about the religion, I’d like to understand this better from his perspective. Only 144k Jehovah’s Witnesses get to be reborn (or go to heaven?), right?

Could it be that Rance is feeling insanely competitive about being one of the 144k? I mean, he can’t be one of the best JWs in the world and live forever if he’s committed to playing a game of football in his early 30’s. Financially, his family has long had more than enough, so I guess it’s hard to find meaning in football at his age?

Secondly, wouldn’t he do more for his religion by raising awareness about it by capitalising on his status/admiration everyone has for him? Like Houli? I can’t remember Alex ever really talking about his faith in public. Or is there a reason for that?
 
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seven

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JW predict the world will end in Armageddon. They believe the time is near so Rance might be wanting to spend more time with the family before this happens.
 
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amc11

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Riewoldt has justed "unfollowed" Rance
Naish has been the only player to publicly farwell him.

In comparsion nearly every player has farewelled Ellis.

Something is going on
The Apple Cart has lost a wheel....
If accidentally unfollowing is as easy to do as accidentally following when scrolling on the phone I'm sure Jack will rectify it as soon as he notices.
If it wasn't accidental, that is then Jack's issue to sort out and none of our concern.

Regarding Brandon Ellis, he has moved to a another club so completely different circumstances and Alex Rance will still be on the list for 2020 or at least part there of so technically even though he has retired, he hasn't left! o_O
 

nqtiger

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If accidentally unfollowing is as easy to do as accidentally following when scrolling on the phone I'm sure Jack will rectify it as soon as he notices.
If it wasn't accidental, that is then Jack's issue to sort out and none of our concern.

Regarding Brandon Ellis, he has moved to a another club so completely different circumstances and Alex Rance will still be on the list for 2020 or at least part there of so technically even though he has retired, he hasn't left! o_O
Grigg got a great send off as well
 

Rfc4Ever

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Religion is funny. I had no idea the JW were that strict.
No sex before marriage, no oral and anual ?
When dating a chaperone must be present at all time! Seriously?
My first date with my wife we done all that on the first date!
Man, Her dad was so pissed off!

Her dad chaperoned the 1st date?
 
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DavidSSS

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People have seen rancy out with big groups of tiger players last 24 hours.

I hope that is the case, I can understand some angst but he's still a friend.

I don't do social media but maybe the reason others are unfollowing Rance is that Rance is no longer on social media.

DS
 

kiwitiger

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A good mate of mine is married to a JW , and i also know members of her family well who are as well,

There is a few little odd things that sets them apart like not celebrating Xmas and birthdays ,

But overall you wouldnt know there is that much different about them , they enjoy mixing with all types not just JW , are very social ,if anything maybe more social than average and i guess that stood out in Alex as well, love to invite you over for barbies, enjoy a few drinks , talk all the normal stuff , footy etc

While their beliefs might seem a bit oddball, they certainly dont act that way .
 

Gazmatron

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Cotchin and Gale didn't look pissed off to me. Disappointed and shocked, yes.

Alex Rance has given 12 years of absolute commitment to the Richmond Football Club. The notion that champions get to decide when they go applies equally to those seen as going early as those who want one more year. Who can know what is in another man's heart?

It's a damn shame we will never see this Colossus dominate our D50 again. When idiot oppo fans would tell me, "Rance doesn't play on anyone", I'd scoff and correct them, "Mate, he plays on EVERYONE." Haters seemed to think defenders should be glued to their opponent, holding them, blocking them at all costs, like some sort of filthy Talia. Rance just went, "Screw that. If the ball dares enter my domain, it's mine." Dominant.

Other than forwards, who are always tagged (and that's another story), Adelaide tagged two players in the 2017 grand final - Cotchin and Rance. Our fullback was tagged, in a grand final. That's how good he was. And he was still BOG until the ball stopped coming down there.

It's been an absolute pleasure, privilege and a thrill to watch this dashing, daring, brave-as-a-Kellaway champion. Dustin Martin's existence is the only reason I can't definitively call him the best Tiger I've ever seen, but that goes both ways. I'm sorry we won't get to see him again. He's probably left 50 or more games in the locker room, but that's his choice. As Benny said, we're feeling a selfish disappointment. Rance in full flight is one of the greatest sights I've seen on a footy field. I'm disappointed I'll never see it again (and you better believe it, that's it, he's gone) but I know how lucky I am to have seen him play for our club. I would love to have played with him. Brave, talented, committed, funny as ****, full of care for everyone around him - the ideal teammate. No wonder training was flat - their hearts were broken.

So long, Alex, and thanks for everything. What a champion.
Beautifully put Spook echoes my sentiments entirely. Sad that these enormous boots may never be filled but cherish the memories of no 18
 
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amc11

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I hope that is the case, I can understand some angst but he's still a friend.

I don't do social media but maybe the reason others are unfollowing Rance is that Rance is no longer on social media.

DS

Having checked myself late last night and then again this morning, I can tell you that Jack is definitely following Alex on instagram. From my own experience when using the phone to scroll though I have accidentally followed complete strangers unknowingly and only realised later when their posts would show and I would wonder what the heck was going on ! o_O I'm fairly sure the reverse can happen easily also.
 

Sintiger

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A good mate of mine is married to a JW , and i also know members of her family well who are as well,

There is a few little odd things that sets them apart like not celebrating Xmas and birthdays ,

But overall you wouldnt know there is that much different about them , they enjoy mixing with all types not just JW , are very social ,if anything maybe more social than average and i guess that stood out in Alex as well, love to invite you over for barbies, enjoy a few drinks , talk all the normal stuff , footy etc

While their beliefs might seem a bit oddball, they certainly dont act that way .
I suspect it’s changed as time has gone by. I remember as a kid we would get JWs coming to the door of our house preaching and they would also leave pamphlets and leaflets. They were very insular in day to day life and you could just about pick one by the way they looked.
I haven’t seen a JW out preaching for years so maybe the rules have relaxed over the years
 

mad_tiggy911

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JW rules the live by
Don’t celebrate Brithdays Easter or Christmas .

They do not salute the national flag or sing the national anthem, did Rance sing the National anthem Grand final day?

Don’t believe in military service.

Are not allowed to have friends who are not JW or a limited in contact with them.

You must report on a fellow JW who has committed a sin, like buying a lottery ticket.
So you are constantly watched.

Having to go door-to-door preaching every Saturday and sometimes Sunday.

JW have to fill out a monthly report that details how much time they’ve spent preaching, how many books and magazines they’ve distributed to people, and how many Bible studies they’ve conducted

No sex before marriage

JW have rules for dating . The Jehovah’s Witness idea of dating is this: When you’re interested in marrying someone, you go out with them, but always with a chaperone. You are never alone, never without a third wheel until you get married, which will usually be less than a year after you’ve met them

oral and anal sex are banned even for married couples.

I’ve been told JW can’t watch TV but all I could find is JW are restricted in what they can watch.

Someone convince me this isn’t a cult.
 
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