Neil Balme to Adelaide -Tell Them They Are Dreaming!!!

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Balme in mix for Adelaide role

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[Tony Braxton-Hicks]

Adelaide has a form of Stockholm Syndrome.

Richmond Syndrome.

 

[TigerPort]

Balme is nearly 70 and has a long glorious list of achievements. He is part of a surging Richmond Club looking likely to be in contention to win more premierships in the next few years.

Why would he:
1) leave a club in the middle of a successful period where going to work is a pleasure
2) go to a club in disarray where he would have to roll his sleeves up, knock a few heads together (I get he is good at that) and work long long hours
3) live in Adelaide

 

[jb03]

He's moved clubs plenty of time before so not totally unrealistic.

 

[year of the tiger]

He may like the challenge - hope he stays

 

[Baloo]

He's moved clubs plenty of time before so not totally unrealistic.

He moved to us because the Pies shafted him. He just looks happy at Punt Road. I'd be shocked if he took another role after finishing with us. But if Adelaide can lure him across, good luck to them, they must be offering him a *smile* fortune

 

[JimJessTorp]

He moved to us because the Pies shafted him. *snip*

Plus their HQ canteen is *smile*. No Shepherds Pies in the warmer in time for second breakfast at 9:30AM and no fresh Vanilla Slices delivered prior to first morning tea at 10:00AM.

 

[Don’t Argue]

Plus their HQ canteen is ****. No Shepherds Pies in the warmer in time for second breakfast at 9:30AM and no fresh Vanilla Slices delivered prior to first morning tea at 10:00AM.

Apparently he’s quite partial to a pie floater

 

[Sintiger]

Balme is nearly 70 and has a long glorious list of achievements. He is part of a surging Richmond Club looking likely to be in contention to win more premierships in the next few years.

Why would he:
1) leave a club in the middle of a successful period where going to work is a pleasure
2) go to a club in disarray where he would have to roll his sleeves up, knock a few heads together (I get he is good at that) and work long long hours
3) live in Adelaide

Only money. Can't see it happening

 

[Ice]

He will be 68 in January. You would expect it would take a lot of coin to move him out, especially if his children and grandchildren (if any) are based in Melbourne.

 

[TigerForce]

Do the Cows think this works because he's originally a Sth Aussie?

 

[King Kong]

Must be up for a new contract at the Tig's. Sounds like a story leaked by his manager to get Benny and Peggy to up the $

 

[Tigerfan]

Must be up for a new contract at the Tig's. Sounds like a story leaked by his manager to get Benny and Peggy to up the $

Media don’t need a leak to make stuff up.

 

[TrialByVideo]

Do the Cows think this works because he's originally a Sth Aussie?

Actually he's west australian I believe TF

 

[seven]

If he does take the job, hope he leaves after 3 months saying the club is *smile*.

 

[AngryAnt]

Worth asking the question, surely.

But he'll say naaaahhhhhhhhhh

 

[footballmonk]

Balme did coach in SA for 12 years in the 80’s and early 90’s. However with us bang in the middle of our window I can’t see him leaving for an ageing team like Adelaide.

 

[craig]

Think Balmey said once that the RFC was his last stop and would be done with footy after he finishes at the RFC.

A poetic type of full circle for his AFL time.

Started at the RFC as a player, finishes as Boss of footy at the RFC, and helps to set the club up medium term on field.

Balmey wont be going to the Crows imo.

 

[leon]

Rack off Crows! Balmy's home is at the Tigers and very comfortable there too.

 

[Brimmy]

I agree with Craig,Balmeys come full circle,he’ll stay at Richmond while he still enjoys the Adrenaline rush,then put his feet up in retirement & reflect on a very successful career.