Opinion Luke Thompson

[Big Dawg]

Gee we love crapping on this bloke don't we.

Who's to say he won't turn into a player worth his contract under new coaching? Mick Potter has turned JMK into a first grade standard player, stands to reason he could turn a bloke with actual talent into an out and out star

 

[2144superman]

Gee we love crapping on this bloke don't we.

Who's to say he won't turn into a player worth his contract under new coaching? Mick Potter has turned JMK into a first grade standard player, stands to reason he could turn a bloke with actual talent into an out and out star

LOL he'd have to get on the field for anyone to see that though wouldn't he ...

 

[Bazildog]

Absolutely ridiculous some people are passing judgment on Luke without knowing all the details.
I don’t expect our management to talk about his mum or his lingering concussion which is no joke.

Thats pretty much what I am referring to, as there is virtually silence.

 

[Shire Dog]

Exactly. People get too caught up blaming coaches, boards, trainers etc. At the end of the day we all want Luke fit and playing well for us.

I find it amusing some want to act like mother hen all caring & loving then say it’s a “bad look” that he isn’t playing. Talk about fake. I see the post has now been edited.

I personally don’t want to see a young bloke rush back before he’s ready & end up like (insert current or ex-player suffering from CTE or similar)

I do agree with some that he hasn’t been played to his strengths but our team has also been decimated with injuries as well as lacking size & experience

We have a band of supporters harping on about his wage from day one.
The team has been a basket case up until recent times but somehow Luke stands out.

I really hope we see the best of Luke on return.

 

[Big Dawg]

LOL he'd have to get on the field for anyone to see that though wouldn't he ...

Yes because it's 1972 and we have no idea what a concussion is.

He'll be back when he's back. They're not going to offload him because the man on the internet is upset he's injured.

 

[Kung fu man]

Gee we love crapping on this bloke don't we.

Who's to say he won't turn into a player worth his contract under new coaching? Mick Potter has turned JMK into a first grade standard player, stands to reason he could turn a bloke with actual talent into an out and out star

Not me i like him

 

[Shire Dog]

That’s right mate and then sucking up to him in the next post. I feel very sorry for the bloke and just can’t imagine being on the other side of the world if that was my mum

Like you said people changing their tune every ten minutes about the bloke.
I can tell you first hand the amount of stress having a parent not well is consuming in particular when you can’t even see them.
There is a bit more to life than just footy.

 

[Natboy]

Like you said people changing their tune every ten minutes about the bloke.
I can tell you first hand the amount of stress having a parent not well is consuming in particular when you can’t even see them.
There is a bit more to life than just footy.

Sorry to hear mate. That would be very tough.

I’ve personally never seen Thompson’s paycheck either and it’s not like he’s kicking stones and not having a go when his health allows him to be on the field. People might forget about his injury woes as with RFM

 

[Malla]

Irrelevant, he was getting paid while he was in the UK.

If so then why is he training, hard?

Always a Bulldog

Lol he’s training so he keeps getting paid and he had approved leave. It’s common. He’s gone mate

 

[2144superman]

Yes because it's 1972 and we have no idea what a concussion is.

He'll be back when he's back. They're not going to offload him because the man on the internet is upset he's injured.

Oh please, the guys earning near $20k a week and is a key figure in our team, so if he is going to continuously miss half the season then people are going to question his inclusion in our team.

 

[Actros]

Seeing him on the field training is a good sign for him.

Hopefully doctor signs him off and he’s back next week and also his mum is still with us for when he comes back here in October

 

[wendog33]

It is what it is.

The situation is what Luke, Potter, Gus and the Club are dealing with as best as possible.

We can have opinions but no one really knows and fans just have to deal with it.

@Actros maybe can give us an update if he feels so inclined and is able to.

There's heaps of us who have been thanked by him for our sensible and caring messages to Luke which he says he has passed on so Luke knows he is a Bulldog.

The team will be stronger if?/when? he plays again for us.

 

[wendog33]

Hopefully doctor signs him off and he’s back next week and also his mum is still with us for when he comes back here in October

Posted just as you replied. Thanks mate

 

[wendog33]

Hopefully doctor signs him off and he’s back next week and also his mum is still with us for when he comes back here in October

Very sorry to hear his Mum is still unwell

 

[Actros]

Oh please, the guys earning near $20k a week and is a key figure in our team, so if he is going to continuously miss half the season then people are going to question his inclusion in our team.

$20k a week don’t flatter yourself, do you think Luke is interested in how much money he is earning, let me tell you it’s the last thing on his mind !, hopefully he gets signed off this week to play, then he will prove his value

 

[OldDogFan]

What I don't understand is why some in here continue to bang on about Thompson "chewing up cap space". Firstly the bloke has a contract and due to unfortunate circumstances cannot meet his obligations. How would you feel if you got sick at work and had to take extended leave only to have your collegues all bitching behind your back saying management should cut you loose because you are chewing up wages.

 

[speedy2460]

Dont be surprised if hes not a late inclusion.

 

[DogsOfWar1704]

I think he will kill it under potter

 

[Rebuilding Phase]

Dont be surprised if hes not a late inclusion.

I didn’t think you could be named unless you’re in the 23 that’s named on Tuesdays. Unless it’s a covid exception. But could be wrong..

 

[Heckler]

$20k a week don’t flatter yourself, do you think Luke is interested in how much money he is earning, let me tell you it’s the last thing on his mind !, hopefully he gets signed off this week to play, then he will prove his value

Hope so mate. Good wishes and health to Mrs Thommo