Brendan Fevola

[christicehurst]

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NUMBER: 5
GAMES: 187
GOALS: 575
HEIGHT: 191cm
WEIGHT: 100kg
D.O.B: 20/01/81
RECRUITED FROM: Dandenong U18 (VIC) / Carlton Football Club

THE Brisbane Lions has emerged as a frontrunner for Brendan Fevola as Carlton shopped the Coleman medalist around at a discount price.

hasThe Lions are in a strong position to combine the AFL's two most prolific goalscorers, Fevola and Jonathan Brown, in the same forward line next season. I

It is believed Fevola is contracted to earn $600,000 next year and more than $900,000 in 2011 under a back-ended deal.

But for the right deal, the Blues might be prepared to pay as much as half of that, meaning rivals such as Brisbane could land Fevola for $750,000 over the next two seasons.

The Lions could offer up Victorian forward Daniel Bradshaw and a draft pick in an attempt to get a deal done.

Brisbane coach Michael Voss yesterday could not help speculate on the might of a Fevola/Brown partnership.


"It would be an All-Australian forward line, wouldn't it?" Voss joked at the AFL draft camp in Canberra.

And Carlton remained true to its word that Fevola is on the market, leaving no doubt about its intentions in Canberra.

Brisbane is understood to be already privately exploring ways to get the sacked Blues' spearhead and, if possible, available Essendon speedster Andrew Lovett.

Voss yesterday revealed his club would take an aggressive mindset into trade week.

"But there are a number of factors that would go into that and one critical factor is money, so whether we can do anything there or not we don't know," he said. "A lot of water has to go under the bridge I would have thought."

When asked if the Lions had ruled out making a strong play for Fevola, Voss said: "Never do, never have with any player and I never will."

Fevola's deal is back-ended because in 2011 he will qualify as a veteran and only half of his wage is counted under salary cap rules.

The 28-year-old is holidaying on the Gold Coast with his family and is a strong chance to receive a visit from a senior Lions player.

Fevola and Brown occupied the top-two spots on the goalkicking tally this year, booting 164 majors between them. In the same forward line, the pair could turn the Lions into a top-four side and genuine premiership threat.

Western Bulldogs and Sydney yesterday publicly distanced themselves from the Fevola chase, with Dogs coach Rodney Eade saying the club was committed to taking ex-Swan Barry Hall.

Collingwood remains tight-lipped, but tempted by the chance to land the wayward Blue. St Kilda is considering its options.

Fevola's close friend and Melbourne great Garry Lyon yesterday praised the Blues for the brave move to put arguably their most important player up for trade. He said the call could be a turning point for both Carlton and Fevola.

"There has been a couple of examples of it across the journey - of clubs making big calls on big players - and probably having a win-win situation for the player and the club," he said.

"I hope Carlton benefits as a stronger unit and I hope Fev benefits with a lesson learnt, and he goes on and plays fantastic footy somewhere else."http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/cut-price-fev-cut-price-brendan-fevola/story-e6frf9jf-1225781816577

Whisk will sort Vossy out with this silly talk while I'm away....

[b_lions16]

Gee...Fev, Lovett, Raines...we are gunna be a threat next year. :D

[christicehurst]

We won't need to have a plan on any defenders next year - they will just shit themselves looking at Fev and Brown

[lions_girl_4life]

I was reading how one of the scariest thing that Glen Archer has seen was Browny in full flight but imagine Fev and Brown!

[Balony_pony16]

it would be amazing getting brown and fev playing together...both get double teamed regularly and will help each other out in that regard. It wouldn't hurt us so much to see Brown play further away from goals with Fev back there

[blackyismyboy]

I'd love to see defenders reactions to having to fight off both Fev AND Brown. :D

[lions_girl_4life]

Glenn Archer said the scariest thing was Browny in full flight, now imagine Browny and Fev in full flight for the same team, the mighty Brisbane Lions... *starts grinning*
Did anyone else see the 50 to 1 QLD sporting moments - we got two of fifty ing while league got about ten

[blackyismyboy]

I was a little bummed our threepeat wasn't higher up! I missed the first 25 or so, what was the other Lions one?

[lions_girl_4life]

There was Akers goal to win it against Collingwood at aroiund fifty then the three peat was 11..By the end of it I was so sick of swimming, cricket and effing league! One thing I did love was I was watching it with two Collingwood supporters :D One was like, oh that was a good goal, about one of the clips they showed and they had nothing to say when I turned to him and said, ur just politely ignoring the fact Lions flogged Collingwood... Lovett

[worbsy]

It'll cost us Bradshaw to get him... but hey, he's the best full forward in the comp and will kick 70-100 goals!

[Spanner]

Again, this talk has thankfully receded in the past couple of days, but there are still several reasons why we should certainly not be going after Fevola.

1. Fevola's only on the market because he ran out of chances at Carlton. We'd not just be recruiting the footballer, we'd be recruiting the whole package. Fevola's just about proven that he lacks the maturity to engage in any meaningful self-control regarding alcohol abuse. While Brisbane could certainly lace his contract with as many bad-behaviour clauses as they like, I don't see Fevola ever keeping his side of the bargain. Ben Cousins, in contrast, had twelve months out of the game to sort out his substance abuse issues and returned all the stronger for it. Fevola hasn't had that chance to truly work at his issues, and is bound to fall off the wagon. And where does that leave Brisbane if it does happen? Assuming that Fevola's contract has these behaviour clauses, Brisbane will have traded away a whole load of top-line talent to secure Fevola, but with nothing to show for it but a PR nightmare and no gun full-forward on the field. Which brings me to:

2. What we'd need to give up to get him. Even taking with a grain of salt the rumour that a potential trade would include Bradshaw and a draft pick, we'd still need to give away some serious talent to secure him. I'll deal with the Bradshaw scenario first: we are seriously undervaluing Bradshaw if we were to so willingly give him up. He's a gun full-forward in his own right. How would it look to have Bradshaw running about in the navy blue while Fevola languishes in another club-enforced suspension? More than that, Bradshaw is a long-time servant of the Brisbane Lions footy club. He's the club goals record-holder, for pete's sake! On the practical side, too - Bradshaw knows Jonathan Brown backwards. They work in tandem so well because they have worked together so often. And if the rumour isn't true, and we're not giving away Bradshaw, then who are they going to want? A top-liner, no doubt. And I cannot name one Lions top-liner whom I would be happy to lose. As it is, anyway, our forward line is crowded full of tall targets; Brown and Bradshaw, obviously, but also now Staker, plus Clark, Charman, and/or Leuenberger can all play forward when not in the ruck. We don't need a tall forward, and we'd have to sacrifice someone we do need to secure him.

3. He'd be bloody expensive. Even if Carlton paid a chunk of Fevola's salary, we'd still be worse off. Take the Bradshaw proposal, for starters: Bradshaw is a veteran at the Lions, we would only need to count half his wage in the salary cap anyway. I'd wager half Bradshaw's wage is significantly less than half of Fevola's. But even if the Bradshaw trade is a load of balony, consider how many new players we've already brought into the Lions den so far: Raines, Buchanan, and Staker, as well as rumours surrounding Xavier Clarke and Jesse Smith. Of the players to have left the Lions at the end of 2009, the most expensive for us would have been Tim Notting - and even he wouldn't cost too much. I would be shocked if we had anywhere near the wiggle-room under the cap to fit anyone else in.

4. All the stuff about the culture of the club. Our cross-code rival has famously had a "no dickheads" policy in their recruiting processes for years. All in all, it's served them remarkably well. With the exception of a handful of isolated incidents, the Broncos remain largely untarnished even as rugby league's reputation continues to fall to shreds, and this has clearly not had any negative effects on-field. The Lions also enjoy a largely positive community reputation. Incidents like last year's Albert Proud situation are few and far between, and rate very lowly on the footballers-behaving-badly barometer. Bringing Fevola to the club invites trouble, especially as the club - and indeed the code - is still building a genuine position of importance in Queensland's sporting pantheon. Fevola could very easily become more of a public relations nightmare than one J. Akermanis. Do you remember him? He played for us a few years back, very good on the field, but his off-field behaviour made him too much of a liability than even his superstar ability could balance. That's exactly the mould that Fevola would fill, and it's a very mouldy mould indeed. (See what I did there? I made a pun :)) Off-field incidents are more than PR nightmares, though: they are distractions that the team doesn't need, and can have serious impacts on on-field performance.

So, all in all: Yes, he's a superstar. But he's so not worth the risk.

[blackyismyboy]

Very well said, Spanner! :) And I agree with you. I was taken over by the thought of a Brown/Fevola forward-line for a little bit there.

[jayt]

Hear hear spanner

[lions_girl_4life]

No teams are really looking at him any more. Chances are he will stay Carlton

[sportzo]

BREAKING NEWS: THE Lions are closing in on a deal to bring Brendan Fevola to Brisbane.


The Lions are poised to secure Fevola in exchange for Daniel Bradshaw and Michael Rischitelli.
They are understood to have come to terms with Carlton, pending the agreement of Bradshaw and Rischitelli.
The two Lions are expected to meet Carlton officials in Melbourne tomorrow.
Carlton has been looking for a destination for Fevola since deciding to trade him last week following his drunken behaviour after the Brownlow Medal.
Sydney had been seen as the front-runner - it was reported this morning that the Swans had offered the full-forward a four-year deal - but the Lions now are in the box seat.

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/sport/afl/story/0,27046,26178211-5016181,00.html

[worbsy]

You know what? I'd accept that trade. Given the crap we've been given (Staker/Buchanan) over the last few days, I'd welcome a decent player to the club!

I know we'd be giving up Bradshaw which is a big loss, but I think Fev is clearly the better player, and Risky is being used in completely the wrong way by Voss (ie. not solely in the midfield!) so he's just taking away a spot from someone else without contributing enough.

I just think of it this way - no more triple teaming of Browny when Fev is in the goalsquare alone or one-out!

[lion4life]

please let this be true

As much as i love braddles and riska and fev/brown forward line is to good to resist

[christicehurst]

This would be huge for us if it did happen. It will create alot of debate here at BLU

[worbsy]

And off-field, lets look at the facts: He hasn't killed anyone. Hasn't raped anyone. Hasn't done anything he'd be jailed for... all he's done every time is get on the piss and make a fool of himself.

PLUS, imagine the extra sponsorship from all the breweries! Browny and Fev out drinking together whilst flaunting the fact they're drinking Carlton, Crown, whatever... that's worth millions! lol

[christicehurst]

I guess this is the only way to top the Rich selection for Vossy

[worbsy]

Hear he's also looking at Xavier Clarke *SHUDDER*?

Vossy has no idea about these players... Seriously, what is he doing? If he wants a premiership, why the hell is he drafting average players? We should be going after guys like Burgoyne, Everitt, Fev, etc... not bit-players!

[christicehurst]

This is Vossy, sounds something great and than a WTF moment comes along

[worbsy]

lol, well can you explain why we gave up a 2nd round pick for Buchanan? He's an average player at best...
Staker is even worse!

[christicehurst]

Yeah I don't know why Vossy did that. He got us to a second final so he hasn't stuffed up for now

[blackyismyboy]

This is Vossy we're talking about. I'm sure he knows what he's doing. He just doesn't want to inform the rest of us what he's got up his sleeve.

[christicehurst]

Between the two forward they could kick 13 goals lol

[worbsy]

The rate his trading of average recycled players is going, Voss has us on track to become the next Fremantle...

Oh dear god...

[christicehurst]

Better to have experienced average players than unexperienced ones?

[Hayley]

Better to have experienced average players than unexperienced ones?

Agreed, some of the young ones looked out of sorts under pressure this season, a few more experienced players will do the team good. Shit I'm gonna laugh if these new players turn out to be absolute guns.

The only problem I have with Fev is his shaved headedness. Without hair he looks fug. And when guys have got the Brisbane guernsey on they have to look good.

[lions_girl_4life]

The only problem I have with Fev is his shaved headedness. Without hair he looks fug. And when guys have got the Brisbane guernsey on they have to look good.
Hear, Hear!! With you on that one

[christicehurst]

Our new Swan player could teach us how to frustrate the shit out of a team to win a game :)

[lions_girl_4life]

I hate the way the Swans play.. I would love it when the Lions win, but no where near as much if they played boring football

[blackyismyboy]

I don't know how the Swans supporters stand it.

[wildlime]

poor braddy. does anyone know if he really wants to leave us, and if so, why.

awseome servant of our club.

[LionsGalSA]

Hear he's also looking at Xavier Clarke *SHUDDER*?

Vossy has no idea about these players... Seriously, what is he doing? If he wants a premiership, why the hell is he drafting average players? We should be going after guys like Burgoyne, Everitt, Fev, etc... not bit-players!
I like Xavior - they couldnt of thought too lowly of him by giving him Bourke's no 3

How a player is at a club can be s-hitloads more then just ablitly

[lions_girl_4life]

If we get him I hope he is a gun and LGSA, I love ur signature

[LionsGalSA]

If we get him I hope he is a gun and LGSA, I love ur signature
thanks :) - fits with the avtar too (everyone can have both if they want)

As for Fev its exactly like Dermie said Carlton has no one that can grab Fev and go 'hey lets go weve been here long enough - Browny could and I bettcha Fev would listen

Besides I think half of it is because the media hounds him - that wont happen in pro NRL Qld would it?

Getting traded to a team that has strong disiplied team mates around him and a coach who wont take BS is the kick in the backside Fev needs

[wildlime]

why do we need clarke?

[LionsGalSA]

why do we need clarke?
crumming foward - he and bucs at the feet of Browny and Fev - how unstobbable would that be :D

[christicehurst]

why do we need clarke?

Are you serious? Did you see his season this year?

[LionsGalSA]

Are you serious? Did you see his season this year?
I think the Saints have salary cap issues and a case of forced to ofload good players like Geelong

[wildlime]

I think the Saints have salary cap issues and a case of forced to ofload good players like Geelong

could be.

i just dont like clarker, or rate him. i think hooper is jsut as good to be honest.

[LionsGalSA]

could be.

i just dont like clarker, or rate him. i think hooper is jsut as good to be honest.
Sorry but I dont agree

Hoopers had his chances with us - players can be below par at one team, have a change and transform into something better. Its more then just 'player x' didnt do well at 'club c' therefore hes automatically a hack

Saints had six recycled players and where did they finish? 2nd

[christicehurst]

I think the Saints have salary cap issues and a case of forced to ofload good players like Geelong

I thought you were talking about Mitch Clark!

[worbsy]

I like Xavior - they couldnt of thought too lowly of him by giving him Bourke's no 3

How a player is at a club can be s-hitloads more then just ablitly

He's not that bad when he's on the ground... but how often does that happen? Not enough.

[LionsGalSA]

exaclty and with Vossy he will be on the ground

I thought you were talking about Mitch Clark!
Xavior clarke from the saints

[christicehurst]

Thank god, I thought she was on crack when she said Clark lol

[LionsGalSA]

Thank god, I thought she was on crack when she said Clark lol
Charming :rolleyes:

[Spanner]

I hope Brisbane sees sense and pulls out of this disaster. It grieves me to say this, because I love the club so much, but if Fevola comes to the Lions, I will walk.

[blackyismyboy]

You don't love it enough then, obviously.

[worbsy]

And hundreds will walk from Carlton if it happens... lol; it's a massive trade!

[christicehurst]

I hope Brisbane sees sense and pulls out of this disaster. It grieves me to say this, because I love the club so much, but if Fevola comes to the Lions, I will walk.

You cannot be serious

[Hayley]

if Fevola comes to the Lions, I will walk.

HAHA sure, sure.

I love when people make threats like that... It's like they think someone will take them seriously.

[christicehurst]

Funny enough this is the only thread he's really talked in during the forum's time. I just dislike talk about leaving clubs like this.

[blackyismyboy]

Funny enough this is the only thread he's really talked in during the forum's time. I just dislike talk about leaving clubs like this.

Me too. If you say that you love the team and they say you'll leave it? Then you obviously weren't a big enough fan to begin with. Ahhh loyalty. ;)

[blackyismyboy]

Check this out guys: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/furious-lions-fans-rally-against-fevola-20091007-gn2z.html

[LionsGalSA]

Me too. If you say that you love the team and they say you'll leave it? Then you obviously weren't a big enough fan to begin with. Ahhh loyalty. ;)
wait a sec

disagree how he feels but I know him on MSN for years and nothing would hurt him more to feel like this....no one is a prouder lion than him

[christicehurst]

Yeah there will be a uproar from both teams

[LionsGalSA]

Check this out guys: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/furious-lions-fans-rally-against-fevola-20091007-gn2z.html
hope the door hits them on the way out

[Hayley]

Check this out guys: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/furious-lions-fans-rally-against-fevola-20091007-gn2z.html

LMFAO gee, that's going to do a lot.

It's wonder it wasn't a trending topic earlier...

[blackyismyboy]

wait a sec

disagree how he feels but I know him on MSN for years and nothing would hurt him more to feel like this....no one is a prouder lion than him

Not aiming at him, specifically. Just talking in general.

[lions_girl_4life]

I'm not saying this to offend anyone but I could never imagine walking away from the Lions support base. No matter what they did.. I love the others for everything too much

[blackyismyboy]

I'm not saying this to offend anyone but I could never imagine walking away from the Lions support base. No matter what they did.. I love the others for everything too much

Exactly. :)

[RoyBoys]

As a Brisbane lions supporter I think Fevola at the club is a great move

1. Coleman medalist
2. He will take the pressure from Brown as he will demand more respect from defenders than Bradshaw did
3. We will have the best foward line in the league. Scary thought for any defence to be facing Fevola and Brown

[RoyBoys]

No offence but those who are questioning Fevolas move to Brisbane must have rocks in there head..We need to be realistic and not sentimental about this..Brisbane lions loyalties are to its members and members want premierships it is that simple..

1. Bradshaw 50 goals a season his best season was 59 goals..Fevola 80+
2. We have a window of opportunity to win a premiership in the next 2 - 3 years while Brown Black Power etc as still playing the game we won't win with Bradshaw in the side considering his age and injuries he has had.
3. Bradshaw aint that loyal as you guys claim firstly he has been paid for his services so its not as if he is a volunteer why should Brisbane have any loyalty towards him. he didn't show his loyalties back in 2003 when he held the club to ransom and wanted to move back to victoria.
4. Footy clubs are about winning premiership and the reality is with Fevola in the side we are a much better side than with Bradshaw.
5. Mabey Fevolas needs a change of clubs for his attitude to change aswell and Brisbane is the perfect club with strong leaders..Culture of a club is dictated by strong leadership and we have the two best leaders in the competition in Brown and Voss.
6. Either way this is about football and no one can question Fevola's abilities on the Football field so don't confuse attitude with aptitude.

[lions_girl_4life]

And I see where you are coming from, but he has been a major part of our side for ten years and he has always been on the side since I became a supporter so I'm struggling to get my head around a team WITHOUT Braddy

[christicehurst]

No offence but those who are questioning Fevolas move to Brisbane must have rocks in there head..We need to be realistic and not sentimental about this..Brisbane lions loyalties are to its members and members want premierships it is that simple..

1. Bradshaw 50 goals a season his best season was 59 goals..Fevola 80+
2. We have a window of opportunity to win a premiership in the next 2 - 3 years while Brown Black Power etc as still playing the game we won't win with Bradshaw in the side considering his age and injuries he has had.
3. Bradshaw aint that loyal as you guys claim firstly he has been paid for his services so its not as if he is a volunteer why should Brisbane have any loyalty towards him. he didn't show his loyalties back in 2003 when he held the club to ransom and wanted to move back to victoria.
4. Footy clubs are about winning premiership and the reality is with Fevola in the side we are a much better side than with Bradshaw.
5. Mabey Fevolas needs a change of clubs for his attitude to change aswell and Brisbane is the perfect club with strong leaders..Culture of a club is dictated by strong leadership and we have the two best leaders in the competition in Brown and Voss.
6. Either way this is about football and no one can question Fevola's abilities on the Football field so don't confuse attitude with aptitude.

Have a chat to Spanner about Fev

[lions_girl_4life]

Have a chat to Spanner about Fev
Lol, that would make an interesting show

[RoyBoys]

If that is chris spensley than already have posted my thoughts on Facebook.. We are football club not social workers..Our main concern should be about a persons abilities on the football field and our chance to win a premiership!! And lets be realistic with Fevola in the side we have a much better chance let the social workers deal with his offield antics.. Like i said earlier mabey a change of clubs will do the world of good for Fevola considering the strong leadership group we have at the lions Black Power Voss and Brown..And leadership dictates a clubs culture!!

[lions_girl_4life]

There are strong arguments from both sides of the story

[Spanner]

Hey guys, I've been thinking over the past hour or so. I'm probably overreacting. In fact, I'm sure of it. If this does go ahead, I hope I can come around. As much as I'm disappointed at the idea, I hope it works out for all parties.

[RoyBoys]

Hey Cousins at the age of 30 got a second chance and he was an ICE addict why discriminate against a drunk.

[lions_girl_4life]

I'm not saying we shouldn't give him a second chance, but we also need to think of the footy club... Now whether or not Fev is right, I still don't mind

[Spanner]

Hey Cousins at the age of 30 got a second chance and he was an ICE addict why discriminate against a drunk.

Mate, as I said way earlier in the thread, the difference with Cousins is that he had that year off football when he could focus on recovering from his substance abuse disorders. Fevola's issues aren't all that dissimilar. If I could be convinced that Fevola's not going to relapse, I wouldn't be so hesitant. This time last year, when we were looking as an outside chance for Cousins, I was all for it. He'd put the hard work in. I've yet to see Fev do the same.

[RoyBoys]

Spanner welcome to the dark side LMAO!!

I agree it will be a sad day to lose Braddy he has been such a great player for us but like I said lets all be realistic about this..The club can not let sentimet affect it's decision as its loyalty is only to its members and members want premierships!!

[RoyBoys]

Spanner like I said earlier mabey a change of clubs will do the world of good for Fevola considering the strong leadership group we have at the lions Black Power Voss and Brown..And leadership dictates a clubs culture! If you don't have faith in Fevola then atleast have faith in a our leadership group who will make sure Fevola will not lapse..Give our leadership group that respect atleast..

[christicehurst]

The good thing about being in Brisbane is that you don't get all the AFL press that you do in Vic.

[lions_girl_4life]

The good thing about being in Brisbane is that you don't get all the AFL press that you do in Vic.
If we were in Bris as well as Carlton this would be everywhere

[09wildr]

:mad:
if brendan fevola comes to the lions, I will become a gabba member instead of a lions member so brisbane dont get my money. in 2010, i will become a gold coast member because they wouldnt do a trade as stupid as this one!

[christicehurst]

:mad:
if brendan fevola comes to the lions, I will become a gabba member instead of a lions member so brisbane dont get my money. in 2010, i will become a gold coast member because they wouldnt do a trade as stupid as this one!

Are you a Troll?

[RoyBoys]

09wildr well then your not a real fan because comments like those show you have no faith in the clubs decision abilities nor in our leadership groups ability to lead. (VOSS, BROWN, BLACK, POWER etc) Your just disrespecting the clunb and its leaders so you don't deserve to be a fan!!

[LionsGalSA]

Our Culture is 10000x better than carltons - they did nothing to disipline him I have faith in Vossy and our leadership group to maintain that

I dont want Risca to go - cant they give them J Mac - he wants to go :(

[Hayley]

I dont want Risca to go - cant they give them J Mac - he wants to go :(

I find it odd that they're not trading JMac instead of Riscy anyway. Like you said, Joel's the one that wants to go, and plus Carlton already have a lot of mids.

[LionsGalSA]

yeah thats silly - unless Michael said to vossy he wants to leave BUT ts funny how they talk about Braddy only in the heading and both in the artical

Were we suppose to get Hadley back?

Shane Tuck and Jessie Smith also rumored to be talking to us - Im a great believer in players finding new lease of life at other clubs not lumbering them as 'hacks' because they didnt suit their old club

[Hayley]

Wow, I totally mixed their names up... I mean trading Riscy instead of JMac lol.

[LionsGalSA]

Wow, I totally mixed their names up... I mean trading Riscy instead of JMac lol.
we know what u meant lol

[RoyBoys]

Oh my I cann't wait for the season to begin a whole new revamped lions side...New coaches new players..Fevola and Brown its scary just thinking about it!! CARN THE LIONS

[LionsGalSA]

Oh my I cann't wait for the season to begin a whole new revamped lions side...New coaches new players..Fevola and Brown its scary just thinking about it!! CARN THE LIONS
Im Excited!

[lions_girl_4life]

I'm not gonna say anything about how '10 will have the best forward combo ever until the official announcement comes out

[RoyBoys]

LionsGal are you related to BIG KEV!! lol

[christicehurst]

Oh my I cann't wait for the season to begin a whole new revamped lions side...New coaches new players..Fevola and Brown its scary just thinking about it!! CARN THE LIONS

And I'll be happy to you and the whole forum here cheering on the Lions and making BLU the best site around!

[lions_girl_4life]

I've been telling different mates about it but not sure fi they will give us a go - but hey, I'm doing my best :D

[LionsGalSA]

LionsGal are you related to BIG KEV!! lol
:D:D:D

no but im generally excited about Fev at the Gabba

[lions_girl_4life]

I'm kinda excited too but I'm more on the Braddy line of thought at the moment

[RoyBoys]

I think BIG KEV is also generally excited about BIG FEV!! lol

[lions_girl_4life]

It's good that our head pollie follows the best possible sport and best possible team

[LionsGalSA]

Police? I thought you were talking about K-Rudd..........the GABBA is smack bang in the middle of his electorate!

I think BIG KEV is also generally excited about BIG FEV!! lol
lmao :D

[christicehurst]

Kev will be happy to see the Fev. That Finals game is looking even better, we smashed them in the end and end up taking their best forward

[RoyBoys]

Hope that pollie isn't sentimental and joins those stupid petitions on facebook and twitter then definitely Fev won't come power of the pollies LOL!!!

[blackyismyboy]

Duuude, he probably doesn't even know any of the player's names.

[LionsGalSA]

Duuude, he probably doesn't even know any of the player's names.
oh thats mean....but hillarious :D

[lions_girl_4life]

And he gets to hang out with the players after games like the Elimination - remember 'On ya Kev' by our captain

[blackyismyboy]

Oh Browny, lol. :D

[Hayley]

Oh Browny, lol. :D

Last year we when we played the Doggies up @ the Gabba, Kruddy was there and they interviewed JB after the game, and the boundary rider was like "Did you see the Prime Ministers reaction when you took that mark?" and Browny goes, "Nah, mate. Didn't even know he was here. I'm a liberal man, myself, didn't even vote for him."

Was the greatest thing EVER.

[lions_girl_4life]

I HAVE to find a vid of that.. Funniest god damn thing

[christicehurst]

Last year we when we played the Doggies up @ the Gabba, Kruddy was there and they interviewed JB after the game, and the boundary rider was like "Did you see the Prime Ministers reaction when you took that mark?" and Browny goes, "Nah, mate. Didn't even know he was here. I'm a liberal man, myself, didn't even vote for him."

Was the greatest thing EVER.

Sadly because he votes that way he doesn't have to think about anyone who earn 700 000k or under

[RoyBoys]

LMAO!! That is hilarious!!

Guys on a serious note if we get FEV im am going straight to the TAB and laying $1000 for us to win the premiership!!

[LionsGalSA]

LMAO!! That is hilarious!!

Guys on a serious note if we get FEV im am going straight to the TAB and laying $1000 for us to win the premiership!!
we need to sure up our defence first

[christicehurst]

LMAO!! That is hilarious!!

Guys on a serious note if we get FEV im am going straight to the TAB and laying $1000 for us to win the premiership!!

And than give me $1000 dollars! Or buy membership for BLU :)

[RoyBoys]

Even with no defence we will still win...You only win games with attack not defence. Score more than your opposition and you have won....Who will stop BROWNY AND FEV!!...SCARY!!!

[christicehurst]

you can post that money in cash :)

[lions_girl_4life]

Many teams have one brilliant defender - how many have two?

[jayt]

If the deal goes through with fev for brad and risky it will definitely be mixed emotions.

Gutted, Brad has always been loyal and I think risk had potential this season, but excited none the less.

[RoyBoys]

If I post it in cash I want a more fancy BLU website!! LMAO

[christicehurst]

Your dvd drive will pop out coffee and footy tickets, just you wait lol

[RoyBoys]

This is how I realy feel about FEV!!! Man Love :D:D:D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6A6pMO_WKM

[christicehurst]

Haha, we just need to make sure it's official and tomorrow will result in some more info about it

[lions_girl_4life]

I'll reacte more when it is official

[RoyBoys]

You don't have to wait tommorow the deal is done!! Bradshaw and Rischitelli have agreed to the trade!!

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/fev-to-set-up-dream-attack/story-e6frf9ix-1225784031611

Im so Excited!!

[christicehurst]

Where does it say it?

[lions_girl_4life]

It says in-principle agreement - its not official till the paperwork is accepted by the AFL

[RoyBoys]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/fev-to-set-up-dream-attack/story-e6frf9ix-1225784031611

Herald sun website.

Carlton and Brisbane have struck an in-principle agreement in which the wayward Blue becomes a Lion in exchange for forward Daniel Bradshaw and midfielder Michael Rischitelli.
Fevola, who has been holidaying in southeast Queensland, is believed to be keen on the switch, which could be made official as early as today.
Lions officials informed an understandably shocked Bradshaw and Rischitelli of the plan yesterday afternoon.
But the Victorian pair, who will meet Carlton officials this morning for medical checks, did not immediately object to the move.

Didn't I say that lynch will have a hand in this...I told you guys insider trading at its best LOL!!

[RoyBoys]

Guys I am going to bed so today can come earlier lol!! IM SO EXCITED!!!!

[lions_girl_4life]

Also on hand in case either don't want to go to Carlton are JayMac and Hoops

[christicehurst]

That sounds promising, see what happens

[lions_girl_4life]

Probably wake up and get in trouble for watching sports news when my mum is opening presents..

[Hayley]

Jeeeeeeez, if JMac and Hooper are the back-up options, why not use them in the first place?

Fevola, 28, and Brown, 27, occupied the top two spots on the goalkicking tally this year, booting 164 majors between them. In the same forward line, the duo could transform the Lions into a top-four prospect and genuine premiership threat.
Soooo so exciting!

[b_lions16]

Interesting day ahead, today. Hopefully they agree to the deal and the AFL let's it thorugh. Trade of the Century!!! :D
And I would like Smith at the club, probably at the expense of Hooper and Harding...lol. :D
And Spanner, it's hilarious how you'll say if Fev comes and you'll walk, he's gunna win us the Granny!

[b_lions16]

The Lions say that with Michael Voss as coach and Brown as captain that they can keep Fevola under control.
Scaring facing a big Ranga and an absolute tank after you've been pissing around in public. :D

[b_lions16]

201
^ Brothers in Arms :D ^

[b_lions16]

http://blogs.realfooty.com.au/realfooty/archives/2009/10/fevola_to_enter.
- RF Blog on Fev moving to the Lions

Some very angry Lions fans. ;)

[b_lions16]

Brisbane Lions' changing of the guard under Michael Voss has taken on a new dimension with Carlton full-forward Brendan Fevola on the brink of signing for three years.
The Lions last week denied interest in the Coleman medallist, but have agreed to trade key forward Daniel Bradshaw and midfielder Michael Rischitelli to the Blues in a straight swap.
Brisbane will take over Fevola's Carlton contract, which includes a package of $1.4 million for the next two years.
The Lions on Wednesday night said the completion of the deal depended entirely on Carlton and whether the Blues could convince the contracted Bradshaw and Rischitelli to move to them.
Fevola was put on the trade table nine days after he was drunk and out of control at the Brownlow Medal presentation on the Monday before last month's grand final. It was the latest of a long list of indiscretions from Fevola (http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,26180541-5018851,00.html), on and off the field, going back to 2001.
"It's a fair deal for both parties. The two players leaving are talking to Carlton tomorrow and it's in Carlton's hands," a Lions official said.
Voss will be in charge of one of the most, if not the most, potent key-forward structures in the league next year, as Fevola will join forces with fellow All-Australian Jonathan Brown.
In a changing landscape since Fevola was put up for trade by Carlton in the middle of last week, Brisbane made their move on Tuesday night when the Blues became aware of their interest. Both Collingwood and Sydney Swans had shared favouritism to gain Fevola's services over the past week.
Carlton chief executive Greg Swann said it was a "win-win" situation for the Blues and the Lions.
"As a club we met halfway through the year to talk about principles," he said. "We disciplined three players at the end, and then we made our decision over Brendan. We do think it is a win-win. Fev no doubt will be a very good player for Brisbane.
"But Daniel Bradshaw kicked 58 eight goals this year and we really rate Michael Rischitelli. He is a very good player. They are two Victorian players heading home. They will complement our list very well. And it is a good deal for Brisbane and a chance for Brendan to start afresh.
"Brisbane have been looking at Fevola all week (he is holidaying on the Gold Coast). They let us know they were interested late yesterday and we followed that with a meeting this morning and followed up with some more calls. The deal is done except for some medical clearances."
Brisbane's swift action two days before Friday's 2pm (EDT) trade deadline was timely because the Blues held growing concerns over the deal between Collingwood and Sydney built on Swans ruckman Darren Jolly, which was sealed late on Wednesday (http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,26181356-5018851,00.html).
The selection the Swans would receive for Jolly, No14, was critical in any deal for Fevola to go to Sydney.
Last weekend, the Lions dismissed media reports they were the frontrunners for Fevola by denying any interest in him.
Two days later, Voss reiterated his club's comments when he said he was not interested in securing the seven-time Carlton leading goalkicker.

Brisbane will take on a new look next year. So far during trade week, the Lions have added Brent Staker from West Coast, Sydney premiership player Amon Buchanan, Richmond defender Andrew Raines and on Thursday are expected to trade in Xavier Clarke from St Kilda for a low pick.
Bradd Dalziell has been traded to West Coast and another four players, headed by Jason Roe, are expected to be de-listed.
As well, only one of last year's assistant and development coaches remain. So far, Brisbane have added Jade Rawlings and Craig McRae to those roles.
The Lions appear certain to impose off-field behavioural restrictions on Fevola, but would not comment on what they might be.
"Whatever we do, it will be kept in-house anyway," a senior Brisbane official said.
Bradshaw, a two-time Lions premiership forward, is understood to have agreed to a new two-year deal with the club just days ago.
He is expected to be offered a two-year deal with the Blues, which will give him the opportunity to reach his 250-game milestone.
Though he started in 1996, Bradshaw missed the entire 1999 season with a stress fracture in his leg and did not play in 2007 because of a knee reconstruction.
Bradshaw has kicked 496 goals in his career, with his best result last year when he kicked 75.
Rischitelli, who attracted keen interest from Essendon several years ago, has had six seasons with Brisbane and has played 89 matches. http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,26180539-5018851,00.html

[b_lions16]

When football teams make stands like Carlton did over flawed forward Brendan Fevola, the club invariably takes a pounding.
Fevola is a genius of a footballer capable of kicking 100 goals a season. Supporters quite like clubs to keep those sort of match-winning players.

But Fevola is more than a footballer to Carlton fans. He has kept their grim winters bearable. When nothing much else worked at the club, Fev did. A loss was tolerable if Fevola kicked some of those exceptional goals - one-hand marks; kicks that would twist and turn along the ground until they crossed the white line for a goal.

Not freakish, but finely tuned and a precisely calculated execution of his rare skill. He could even kick goals with a mid-air swipe of his boot.
But he was trouble. Some days on the field he fretted that the ball did not come to him as best it could. And so he would sulk.

Off the field he made too many bad decisions. We all know the list was long but it did climax with an embarrassing exhibition of drunken foolery at the Brownlow Medal presentation dinner. No doubt Fev thought he would be forgiven for he had with every other indiscretion.
Not this time. The club had met in the middle of the year and made a decision about what it would stand for and what it represented. Winning would not be everything. If triumph came at a cost to team morale and the image of the club and the game then it was no win at all. Fevola would not get another chance to run amok at Carlton.
While the club is shy about how it reached the decision to cut off Fevola, critical to the decision would have been chief executive Greg Swann and captain Chris Judd.

Carlton had to move away from the stigma of salary-cap cheating, sexual cover-ups and plain stupidity from some of its players. Its reputation as a club both powerful and proud had sunk to one where it was considered boorish and plain old bad. If it didn't seek to change that culture then there would always be the distraction of a scandal of some sort.
There was an expectation that if Ben Cousins could be welcomed back to football with his drug controversy, then Fevola would find a home quickly enough. But Carlton was hardly swamped.

The club would have been beginning to feel tense and twitchy as trade week unfolded and Fevola was not going anywhere. Then Brisbane Lions, whose coach Michael Voss is undeniably a man with little patience to wait about and rebuild a club, went for the full-forward. They would give up two players and take responsibility for Fevola's big salary as well.
Fevola can start again in Brisbane. New environment, new friends to be made, a messy and muddled past left behind in Melbourne. He should kick a mountain of goals. Carlton can start afresh, too. It has made a stand for both itself and the AFL. Winning isn't everything.


But dignity is.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,26180541-5018851,00.html

[Hayley]

Someone's a little post happy ;) Love that picture on the previous page.

Trading does't open until 10:30 each day anyway... So I don't reckon we'll get anything concrete until then.

[Hayley]

LMFAO the media are having a lot of fun with these pictures...
http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2009/10/07/1225784/005457-lions-grab-fev.jpg

[blackyismyboy]

You forgot this one:

http://i35.tinypic.com/25svfqq.jpg
(http://i35.tinypic.com/25svfqq.jpg)

[Hayley]

You forgot this one:

http://i35.tinypic.com/25svfqq.jpg
(http://i35.tinypic.com/25svfqq.jpg)

That's JB's body posing in the Fitzroy jumper :DD

[blackyismyboy]

Lmao, totally is. These guys at the newspaper are having a ball! There's so many of them because everyone is pretending to 'work' and making them all.

[Hayley]

Dead set, what an easy job.

[blackyismyboy]

We've got another one:

http://i38.tinypic.com/15fji54.jpg

[christicehurst]

It's not official yet

[blackyismyboy]

Yeah I know - just these manips are going from bad to worse. :p

[Hayley]

We've got another one:

http://i38.tinypic.com/15fji54.jpg

OH MY, that one is the worst!

[blackyismyboy]

Yep! Who's body we got this time? And I'm surprised that the deal isn't done yet.

[Hayley]

Haha no idea, could be anyone...

Well Dan and Risca still have to agree with it and get medical tests at Carlton before CFC accept.

[blackyismyboy]

Apparently they've just been shown around the Carlton facilities at Visy Park.

[Hayley]

Apparently they've just been shown around the Carlton facilities at Visy Park?

Yep. Fark I'm going to be gutted if they don't agree to it.

[blackyismyboy]

I think we'll find out very shortly. Eeek!

[Hayley]

I was just reading the live chat at the Herald Sun site and they said that Bradshaw is happy to move... No word on Risca yet.

[blackyismyboy]

Well if Risky doesn't agree we can always trade someone else, right? I'm follow SEN on twitter lol.

[Hayley]

Well if Risky doesn't agree we can always trade someone else, right? I'm follow SEN on twitter lol.

Yep, JMac and Hooper are the back-up options.

11:43
[Comment From Justin]
The big question is: Will Alex move up there with Fev???
11:44
Justin, Probably for a while, then move back, then move up again, then move back.
LMFAO

[blackyismyboy]

Risky seems to be the more reluctant of the two. Bradshaw has apparently agreed, but Risky needs quite a bit of convincing.

11:43
[Comment From Justin]
The big question is: Will Alex move up there with Fev???
11:44
Justin, Probably for a while, then move back, then move up again, then move back.

Dude, lmao. :D

[Hayley]

Risky seems to be the more reluctant of the two. Bradshaw has apparently agreed, but Risky needs quite a bit of convincing.

I can understand his hesitation, he probably wants to play in a successful team WITH Fev, rather than be traded for Fev. Frankly I'd rather Hooper go instead.

Got a link to the twitter you're following?

[blackyismyboy]

True. If he doesn't wanna go, offer up Hooper. Wouldn't mind losing him. There's also JMac who wants to go to Melbourne.

Sure thing! It's http://twitter.com/SENNEWS

[Hayley]

True. If he doesn't wanna go, offer up Hooper. Wouldn't mind losing him. There's also JMac who wants to go to Melbourne.

Sure thing! It's http://twitter.com/SENNEWS

I don't want us to trade JMac, he provies the run and carry from defence we use very well.

Thanks mate!

[blackyismyboy]

I don't want us to trade JMac, he provies the run and carry from defence we use very well.

Thanks mate!

I don't wanna lose JMac either! I'd trade Risky before JMac, but if Risky doesn't wanna go and we want this deal to go through...

[Hayley]

I don't wanna lose JMac either! I'd trade Risky before JMac, but if Risky doesn't wanna go and we want this deal to go through...

I'd be happy with a Bradshaw + Hooper, Harding and Roe trade... Those last 3 are worth shit all.

[blackyismyboy]

Lol, just give all the rubbish to Carlton. I like that idea. :p

[jayt]

I'd be happy with a Bradshaw + Hooper, Harding and Roe trade... Those last 3 are worth shit all.

Deal. haha

[miloman]

I hear Risky is still undecided, why not trade J mac HE WANTS TO GO , so piss him off, and keep risky. iyou have someone ready to go, carlton need some running defenders, Problem fixed.
dont want to lose risky.

[Hayley]

I hear Risky is still undecided, why not trade J mac HE WANTS TO GO , so piss him off, and keep risky. iyou have someone ready to go, carlton need some running defenders, Problem fixed.
dont want to lose risky.

I think that's why I'm happy with us trading Bradshaw because he is happy to go. I don't want the club to kick a player to the curb when they want to stay with the team.

[b_lions16]

OMG, I'm getting scared that he won't come now...FUCK YOU RISKY, EFFIN' AGREE!

[Hayley]

OMG, I'm getting scared that he won't come now...FUCK YOU RISKY, EFFIN' AGREE!

I know, fuck! This is the slowest day of trade week and I DON'T LIKE IT!

[blackyismyboy]

We have backups right? Right?!

[Hayley]

We have backups right? Right?!

Yeah, but no guarantee that Carlton will accept any others. But if they're that desperate to off-load him then surely they'll go with the flow.

[b_lions16]

I really hate Rishitelli now, seriously, half the Lions fans will throw bananas and shit at him if he doesn't agree. MacDonald can go if Carlton agree, doubt they will tho, he's what they need, but not what the necessarily want.

[blackyismyboy]

I really hate Rishitelli now, seriously, half the Lions fans will throw bananas and shit at him if he doesn't agree. MacDonald can go if Carlton agree, doubt they will tho, he's what they need, but not what the necessarily want.

And the other half will rejoice? ;)

[Hayley]

I think it's a little more than half that will rejoice haha, every Lions site I go to there is uproar.

[blackyismyboy]

All the newspaper sites have people commenting too.

[b_lions16]

FUCK FUCK FUCK!!!
AGREE...This is SOOO BLOODY AGONIZING!

[blackyismyboy]

FUCK FUCK FUCK!!!
AGREE...This is SOOO BLOODY AGONIZING!

I knowww. I thought this would've been a quick-ish one.

[b_lions16]

I'm going out for Lunch now...when I come back, he BLOODY BETTER BE A LION!

[jayt]

I really expected a result by now

[Hayley]

I really expected a result by now

I expected a result at 10:30 this morning when trading opened haha!

[jayt]

Haha yeah I was sitting in my design class at 1030 alt tabbing from 3ds max to see if any news had come through

[b_lions16]

ARLTON will have to wait until trade week's final day to close the deal that will see Brendan Fevola become a Lion.

The two men upon which Fevola's hopes rest toured their potential new home at Visy Park on Thursday.

Brisbane Lions Daniel Bradshaw and teammate Michael Rischitelli, the players linked to Carlton in the Fevola trade, flew into Melbourne before inspecting the club they could call home from 2010.

It is believed the agreement only needs to be signed off by both Lions for the deal to proceed.

Upon arriving at Visy Park, Bradshaw and Rischitelli met the Blues football department while current players Jarrad Waite and Kade Simpson were also on hand to welcome the pair.

Coach Brett Ratten then gave the Lions a tour of the new facilities – most of which is still under construction – at Carlton’s home base.

New Blue Brock McLean, traded to Carlton from Melbourne earlier this week, joined the trio on the tour.

Ratten said it was important he met the Lions to discuss the Blues’ plans.

“It was a good opportunity to meet the two players and for them to have a look at the facilities as well as meet some of the people here at Carlton,” Ratten told carltonfc.com.au.

“They were both impressed with the new facilities, and who wouldn’t be? We will continue our discussions with Daniel and Michael and will advise our members and supporters on Friday when we will have more news.”

Trade week wraps up at Etihad Stadium on Friday (October 9), with all clubs having to finalise deals before the 2pm deadline. http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/85874/default.aspx
I seriously hope we lock up the deal tomorrow.

[christicehurst]

Let's try and get the deal done tomorrow! I'm looking forward to the final day of trading.

[lions_girl_4life]

Tomorrow, it all comes down to one day

[blackyismyboy]

Who would've thought that Trade Week could be this exciting?

[jayt]

This whole fev saga has been a bit of a rollercoaster

[lions_girl_4life]

This whole fev saga has been a bit of a rollercoaster
agreed, one moment we want him, then we say we dont then we are sniffing again

[LionsGalSA]

This whole fev saga has been a bit of a rollercoaster
and the sooner it stops the better!!

[jayt]

Anyone been reading some of the Carlton responses? Those guys are going nuts

[lions_girl_4life]

In a good way or a bad way?

[blackyismyboy]

Anyone been reading some of the Carlton responses? Those guys are going nuts

Nah, what have they been saying?

[jayt]

End of the world etc. Brown wont get any touches now that we've stolen Fev

[blackyismyboy]

Pfft. Browny won't be taking any of Fev's selfish crap.

[jayt]

Yeah its all knee jerk responses from the blues supporters

[worbsy]

Blues fans would be devastated. It is 2 years of progress on field down the drain.

[b_lions16]

BRENDAN FEVOLA IS OFFICIALLY A BRISBANE LION!!!
He's got his Player Profile thread now. :D

[Kenyon]

16, can you see all 3 of them co-existing on the forward line?

[b_lions16]

16, can you see all 3 of them co-existing on the forward line?
It happened in our premiership years with Lynch, Bradshaw and Brown and we were getting loads of success and most importantly, premierships. So I don't really see a problem. If one emerges, we could always play Bradshaw down back. ;)

[Kenyon]

And how do you see the 3 rucks co-existing - Clarke at CHB?

[christicehurst]

And how do you see the 3 rucks co-existing - Clarke at CHB?

Instead of complaining why don't you offer a solution?

[Kenyon]

Clarke at CHB is a solution!!! Might not work, but it's on the cards!

[Kenyon]

Instead of complaining why don't you offer a solution?

Wheres the complaint, I'm asking 16 a question!

[b_lions16]

And how do you see the 3 rucks co-existing - Clarke at CHB?
Charman can go rot somewhere called the QAFL. Berger as main ruck. Clarke as backup ruck and CHB. Braddy can play in the forward pocket, will pull a reasonable defender away from someone else and also dominate in the pocket.

[Kenyon]

Totally agree, this is why I've been harping on he club trading Charmo. If Voss says hands of that says to me he wants him in the side. This being the case, Clarke must be ear-marked for CHB. My concern is we take away an AA & put him in a foreign position to fit Charmo into the side. Also the composition of the side with 3 blokes around the 200cm mark & 3 key forwards does make us top heavy! And we already lack pace!!!

[christicehurst]

I'm not fussed on Charman now with Fev in. I mean Bradshaw could do CHF and have Berger and Clark as our rucks.

[Hayley]

I mean Bradshaw could do CHF

I think you're forgetting a very important player that already occupies that position. As in someone like BROWN.

[Kenyon]

I think he means CHB. Fact is Charmo is in Voss plans, so Clarke will be tested as a CHB. We should have traded Charmo.

[blackyismyboy]

Carlton's Brendan Fevola has finally been traded to Brisbane Lions as explosive allegations surface against the Coleman Medalist.

Fevola, who is on holiday in Queensland, learnt this morning of the trade deal as reports began circulating that he 'sexually harassed' a young female journalist during his infamous night of shame at the AFL's Brownlow Medal.

Popular blog VEXNEWS claimed the incident occurred in or near the female toilets near the Palladium Room at Crown Casino and involved a Herald Sun reporter.

The website suggests the paper had decided not to publish details about the incident at the request of the reporter. Fevola's antics on the night, while recording a skit for The Footy Show, drew damning criticism from all sections of the AFL and led to the Blues' shock decision to offer him up for trade.

Today's deal will see him in Lions colours from season 2010, with the Blues welcoming key forward Lachlan Henderson to their club. Carlton had to also give-up their second-round draft selection at No.27 in return for the Lions' first-round draft pick at No.12.

Earlier this week the Lions showed a willingness to trade Daniel Bradshaw and Michael Rischitelli in a straight swap, but that deal fell over once Rischitelli confirmed he wanted to stay at the Lions.

Both players were quickly flown from Brisbane to Melbourne yesterday and shown around Visy Park by Carlton coach Brett Ratten, however it wasn't enough to convince Rischitelli.


Source (http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=873565)

[pengoau]

YESSSSSSSS we keep bradshaw and risky? ANd we get Fev? LOL THIS IS AWESOME. Finally an forward line to be proud of.. Its gonna be like what is was when we had lynchy...

Fev = FF
Bradshaw = Forward Pocket
Brown = CHF

[Hayley]

Fevola faces sex assault claims

AFL star Brendan Fevola has been accused of sexually assaulting a female Herald Sun journalist at the Brownlow Medal count.

Fevola - who was traded by Carlton to the Brisbane Lions today -is alleged to have assaulted the journalist during a boozy rampage at Crown Casino.

3AW radio presenter Neil Mitchell today aired details of the September 21 assault by the 2009 Coleman medallist.

Mitchell reported several sources had told him Fevola harassed and intimidated the Herald Sun reporter on Brownlow night.

"I have been told by several sources that he followed her (to) the toilets at Crown (and) physically intimidated her,” Mitchell said.

"One of the reports says … (he was) sort of grabbing at her.

"It was certainly of a sexual nature."

Mitchell said both the Carlton Football Club and the AFL were aware of the allegations, but the journalist in question had not filed an official complaint to the police or the league.

A Victorian rumour website has also posted details of Fevola's alleged indiscretions.

Herald & Weekly Times editor in chief Phil Gardner today said the Herald Sun’s primary concern was for the health and wellbeing of the journalist.

“Our reporter was attending the Brownlow as a representative of the Herald Sun in a working capacity,” he said.

“In accordance with our strong workplace policies and practices, the Herald Sun has provided a wide range of support and services to our reporter. And we will continue to provide this support.

“Herald Sun management has kept the AFL and other relevant parties regularly updated since the incident.”

Fevola's antics on Brownlow night triggered Carlton’s shock decision to offer him up for trade.

In a statement today, Blues president Stephen Kernahan said he hoped Fevola’s move to Brisbane would provide an opportunity to continue his career in a new environment.

AFL operations manager Adrian Anderson said this afternoon the claims were being taken seriously by the AFL.

“We have got a respect and responsibility policy that has been in place now for five years now and any contraventions of that policy will be viewed very seriously by the AFL,” Mr Anderson said.
“We have spoken to the employer of the woman involved, we have provided her support and access to counselling and we have also made it clear that the AFL is ready to act on any breach of what we expect of our players to behave towards woman.''

When asked if the reporter had made an official complaint, he said: ''No, and we have respected this point. We have provided support and indicated we are ready willing and able to act as soon as she would like to talk to us.''

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,26186813-2,00.html

[blackyismyboy]

Is this why Carlton were so keen to get rid of Fev?

[Hayley]

I guess so.

[blackyismyboy]

Nice to get all the information beforehand. :p

[christicehurst]

Maybe but we won't discuss rumors and issues of Fev.....oh damn this makes my job harder :)

[lions_girl_4life]

Fantastic time to find out

[blackyismyboy]

I just read an article which says "it is understood Brisbane also knew about the allegations before signing the controversial forward."

[brisbanelions4life]

What i wanna know is why the initial trade fell through..... i know that risky didnt want to go but why didnt we just do a straight swap bradshaw - fevola? I suspect that bradshaw failed the medical, does anyone know if this is true? All in all i think that the blues lost out here and we won BIG time! From what i saw of Hendo, he doesnt look like he'll ever be one of the big stars of the game but you never know...he might turn out an absolute gun which will bite us on the arse, especially if fevola keeps f%$#ing up

[Hayley]

He didn't failed the medical. They wanted more for Fev!

I disagree on Carlton missing out big time. They pretty much received 2 first round picks. Just that one of the picks was already chosen for them back in '07.

[blackyismyboy]

What i wanna know is why the initial trade fell through..... i know that risky didnt want to go but why didnt we just do a straight swap bradshaw - fevola? I suspect that bradshaw failed the medical, does anyone know if this is true? All in all i think that the blues lost out here and we won BIG time! From what i saw of Hendo, he doesnt look like he'll ever be one of the big stars of the game but you never know...he might turn out an absolute gun which will bite us on the arse, especially if fevola keeps f%$#ing up

A straight out swap for Bradshaw/Fevola wouldn't exactly be fair. Braddles is older and has had injury problems.

I don't like that we basically lost two 1st round picks, but we got Fev and didn't lose Bradshaw or Risky so I can't help but be pleased with that.

[brisbanelions4life]

A straight out swap for Bradshaw/Fevola wouldn't exactly be fair. Braddles is older and has had injury problems.

I don't like that we basically lost two 1st round picks, but we got Fev and didn't lose Bradshaw or Risky so I can't help but be pleased with that.

well bradshaw + pick for fevola seems fair. But im so pleased we got to keep braddy anyway, hes one of the greats of the club. Fev just faced the media *in lions colours as i saw on tv* basically just said sorry for what he did and is welcoming the move :D

[worbsy]

What i wanna know is why the initial trade fell through..... i know that risky didnt want to go but why didnt we just do a straight swap bradshaw - fevola? I suspect that bradshaw failed the medical, does anyone know if this is true? All in all i think that the blues lost out here and we won BIG time! From what i saw of Hendo, he doesnt look like he'll ever be one of the big stars of the game but you never know...he might turn out an absolute gun which will bite us on the arse, especially if fevola keeps f%$#ing up

Rischitelli's girlfriend wouldn't let him go back to melbourne... that's my understanding!

Whipped.

Fact is, Hendo won't win us a premiership because he won;t be awesome before Black/Power retire.

That's why Vossy is trading in all of these experienced players (that are sh!t, which doesn't make sense). F
ev is the exception; he's a superstar up forward.

[worbsy]

Bradshaw moves to CHB. Frees up someone like Drummond, Macdonald, Patfull to move up the ground.

[brisbanelions4life]

Rischitelli's girlfriend wouldn't let him go back to melbourne... that's my understanding!

Whipped.

Fact is, Hendo won't win us a premiership because he won;t be awesome before Black/Power retire.

That's why Vossy is trading in all of these experienced players (that are sh!t, which doesn't make sense). F
ev is the exception; he's a superstar up forward.

Yeah i know!! Staker is a f*cking hack and Buchanan cant kick for shit! but fev is a gun... we'll win a premiership in the next four years, bank it.

[worbsy]

Pick 28 for Buchanan is the worst trade we made by far. He's worth pick 60 or so I reckon!

[lions_girl_4life]

Hey, we win some, we lose some. We lost in the Buchanon case and won in the Fev case

[Hayley]

Just saw the press conference Fev and Vossy did. Mostly talked about the sexual assault issue... But he said he's glad to be out of Melbourne, and to play for a club like Brissie :)

But man he looks good in a Lions polo!!

[blackyismyboy]

Haven't seen he press conference yet. It's not posted on the Lions site yet, and it's only 5:30pm here so the news hasn't really started.

[lions_girl_4life]

Just saw the press conference Fev and Vossy did. Mostly talked about the sexual assault issue... But he said he's glad to be out of Melbourne, and to play for a club like Brissie :)

But man he looks good in a Lions polo!!
Does it take some getting used to like Lovett in a Saints? s

[Hayley]

Does it take some getting used to like Lovett in a Saints? s

Nah it totally suits him.

I just couldn't stop grinning :D

[lions_girl_4life]

I can;t wait to see it then!!

[christicehurst]

Living in Brisbane for Brandan will be good for his issues. The spotlight won't be too fixed on him and he can try to work himself out and with Voss and Brown by his side he can turn out great.

[lions_girl_4life]

And also we have a very strong leadership group that will help keep him in line

[b_lions16]

http://www.afl.com.au/Video/tabid/76/videoid/50752/trade+winds++trade+week+pm/Default.aspx#VideoPlayerB
- Here's Fev on Trade Winds

[lions_girl_4life]

Sadly the computer I am on doesn't have sound

[b_lions16]

BRENDAN Fevola says he apologised to everyone affected by his drunken Brownlow antics, as sexual assault allegations came to light today. Fevola is alleged to have assaulted a female Herald Sun journalist during a boozy rampage at Crown Casino on Brownlow Medal night.
Speaking in Brisbane this evening just hours after the completion of his trade to the Lions from Carlton, Fevola said his behaviour on Brownlow night was “disgusting” and he had apologised to those involved.
"I think, on Brownlow night ... I pretty much made a d--k of myself that night and had too much to drink and I don't think I missed too many people that night,” he told reporters at a press conference.
“I want to express my sorrowness (sic) again. It was absolutely disgusting, my behaviour.
"To watch those tapes on the Footy Show and stuff, you just look at it and think you don't want to be that person or ever go back there again because it was embarrassing and you don't wish that behaviour upon anyone.
"I've apologised to everyone and that was in my statement. I apologised to all the people that needed to be apologised to on the night.”
Earlier, Carlton president Stephen Kernahan said the sexual assault allegations were a factor in trading Fevola.
Speaking at a press conference, Kernahan said the club had known about "an alleged action" on Brownlow night, and that it was an "accelerator" to the decision to trade the star forward.
Kernahan insisted that he had not discussed the allegations with Fevola personally, but that "everyone knows of an alleged happening at the Brownlow".
"The club has acted. We had a board meeting just after, on that night," Kernahan said.
"The alleged happenings, I don't know if they've happened … The club's looked into it and it is what it is.
"That's why we've made the call that we have. It was a big part of it."
When asked if Carlton had felt compelled to investigate, Kernahan said: "I think it's already been looked at by other parties.
"It's an alleged thing and the AFL are looking at it. I don't want to go into it ... I don't want to be involved in that at the moment.
"As I understand no charges have been laid. Have people looked into it? Yes they have and we've known about an alleged action and I don't know what else to say about it. It's ongoing, if it is going at all.
"We've had issues with Brendan over the years as you know, it's been well documented. I saw it on The Footy Show that's all I've seen of it.
"I think it goes a bit deeper than that, we've had a lot of issues with Brendan and this just pushed us over the line and we put him up for trade and got the deal done today.
"Brownlow night didn't look good for our footy club but I think the club's acted in an appropriate way.
"We were disgusted with what went on, so was Brendan and I think the club, it's pushed us over the edge and we've acted."
AFL bosses say they are taking the allegations seriously.
League operations manager Adrian Anderson said the journalist had not made an official complaint but the AFL would act quickly if she did.
“We have provided support and indicated we are ready willing and able to act as soon as she would like to talk to us,'' Anderson said.
“We have got a respect and responsibility policy that has been in place now for five years now and any contraventions of that policy will be viewed very seriously by the AFL.
“We have spoken to the employer of the woman involved, we have provided her support and access to counselling and we have also made it clear that the AFL is ready to act on any breach of what we expect of our players to behave towards woman.''
3AW radio presenter Neil Mitchell today aired details of the September 21 assault by the 2009 Coleman medallist.
Mitchell reported several sources had told him Fevola harassed and intimidated the Herald Sun reporter on Brownlow night.
"I have been told by several sources that he followed her (to) the toilets at Crown [and] physically intimidated her,” Mitchell said.
"One of the reports says … (he was) sort of grabbing at her.
"It was certainly of a sexual nature."
Mitchell said both the Carlton Football Club and the AFL were aware of the allegations, but the journalist in question had not filed an official complaint to the police or the league.
Herald & Weekly Times editor in chief Phil Gardner today said the Herald Sun’s primary concern was for the health and wellbeing of the journalist.
“Our reporter was attending the Brownlow as a representative of the Herald Sun in a working capacity,” he said.
“In accordance with our strong workplace policies and practices, the Herald Sun has provided a wide range of support and services to our reporter. And we will continue to provide this support.
“Herald Sun management has kept the AFL and other relevant parties regularly updated since the incident.”
http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/sport/afl/story/0,27046,26186818-5016169,00.html

[Hayley]

My brother just posted this on his facebook...
"Righto Big season for the Blues next year. Who's going to step up and kick some goals??? Anyone??? Hello??? Goals please!!!!! Hello?? ANYONE????"

Now I feel sorry for the Blues supporters :( But still LMFAO!

[LionsGalSA]

I dont

Carlton did the same thing to West Coast and the fans gloated about it - its football Karma for you!

[Hayley]

Well I feel sorry for my Bro being a Blues supporter up in Brisbane.

[LionsGalSA]

fair enough :)

[blackyismyboy]

My brother just posted this on his facebook...
"Righto Big season for the Blues next year. Who's going to step up and kick some goals??? Anyone??? Hello??? Goals please!!!!! Hello?? ANYONE????"

Now I feel sorry for the Blues supporters :( But still LMFAO!

Lmao, I don't feel sorry at all. Sucks to be a Carlton supporter right now though. Poor buggers.

[Hayley]

Some pictures of Fev at the press conference in LIONS GEAR!

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/4963/72399298.th.png (http://img198.imageshack.us/i/72399298.png/) http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/3094/36832133.th.png (http://img198.imageshack.us/i/36832133.png/) http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/9715/21849500.th.png (http://img9.imageshack.us/i/21849500.png/) http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/3792/21269257.th.png (http://img9.imageshack.us/i/21269257.png/)

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/5199/38061631.th.png (http://img183.imageshack.us/i/38061631.png/) http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/1843/51909248.th.png (http://img62.imageshack.us/i/51909248.png/) http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/4778/13850249.th.png (http://img29.imageshack.us/i/13850249.png/)

[b_lions16]

Do you have a vid of the Press Conference, Hayley?
Thanks. ;)

[Hayley]

Do you have a vid of the Press Conference, Hayley?
Thanks. ;)

Nah, not yet. Still looking around ;)

Be sure to watch Sports Tonight... Tonight, no doubt they'll have chunks of Fev stuff.

[b_lions16]

The TV's screwed...lol. :D

[b_lions16]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/video/0,,AFL%20News_17549,00.html
- Found it, Fev's very first Press Conference for the Brisbane Lions. :D

[christicehurst]

It does look strange to see Fev in Lions gear. I better get used to it.

[jayt]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/video/0,,AFL%20News_17549,00.html
- Found it, Fev's very first Press Conference for the Brisbane Lions. :D

I hope those aren't hollow words and he means it

[blackyismyboy]

Looks pretty good in the Lions polo methinks. :D

[jayt]

Pretty excited to see him in the guernsey

[Hayley]

Vossy would've laid down the law and can you imagine JB taking any of his shit?

I wonder if Bart McCollough (sp?) will give up #25... Seeing as he hasn't even played a game yet, I would expect him to LOL

[b_lions16]

I think he'll were the Poss's number 8. ;)

[christicehurst]

Pre season training will something to watch out on. See how he goes with the other players

[LionsGalSA]

That was a fantasic conference - I now 1000% believe he will be a changed man

[Hayley]

What an awesome 15 min long conference! He seemed to handle himself pretty well, which was a good sign.

And ITA LGSA, I believe he knows he has to grow up and can change. Loved that Rich texted him, too LOL

[LionsGalSA]

When your drunk you dont see what you are doing - he saw the footage when he is sober....and it wasnt pretty

[blackyismyboy]

Lol, I love that Rich texted him. He is now officially adorable. Haha.

I watched the conference, and I reckon that Fev does look genuinely excited to play at our Club. And Vossy is a fierce bitch - I don't see him letting Fev step out of line, and I reckon this whole saga might've knocked some sense into him.