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Pagan after tonights match against port:
Pagan said the possibility of two brothers playing for the Blues in the near future was also a possibility with Setanta’s younger brother Aisake showing good form in the VFL.“I hope Aisake plays well tomorrow (with Northern Bullants). We could have Setanta playing forward and Aisake in the ruck. He’s going well at VFL level and he’s really knocking on the door. I hope he has a good game tomorrow,” Pagan said.
However Pagan said he wouldn’t be putting a time frame on the younger of the O’hAilpin’s debut.
“He’s pretty close to it. I can’t say when it’s going to happen and it’s about balance and who turns up and injuries but he’s looking quite good at the moment,” Pagan said.
http://carltonfc.com.au/Season2007/News/NewsArticle/tabid/4311/Default.aspx?newsId=44819
danzan22
10 Jun 2007, 00:41
Why has sentanta been playing foward lately?
Why has sentanta been playing foward lately?
He's gettin a go all over the ground
Bluebear
10 Jun 2007, 00:46
Why has sentanta been playing foward lately?
Started fowards tonight, but played mostly in the ruck.
Two main reasons:
1. Lack of big forwards for him to man up
2. Cloke gone - need another ruckman.
Pretty sure Pagan said Setanta to play in the backline with Aisake coming up......wonder if he was thinking of Buddy Frankling next week when he said "Gee I hope Aisake plays well Sunday".
Would leave Waite to run around up front again.
Sticks 4
10 Jun 2007, 09:26
on the subject of rucks, I though Ackland competed well yesterday. If he can show that sort of commitment he may become useful with a young ruckman coming through. We need him to lead the ruck if Aisake is going to come in.
a1118374
10 Jun 2007, 11:35
ackland was excellent last night, as was setanta. no need just yet
I'm really looking forward to Aisake's debut. He is not your usual 200cm+ ruck type. He is absolutely unbelievable at ground level, with amazing speed and endurance, and has a fantastic long left foot kick. Setanta will need to be used in defence at times, against big forwards, and this is when Aisake will be useful. A lot will depend on how Aisake goes in the Bullants today, and how the coaches assess the Hawks likely forward structure. Perhaps they'll put Setanta on Franklin, and use Aisake as the 2nd ruck. :)
blues4flag
10 Jun 2007, 11:49
ackland was excellent last night, as was setanta. no need just yet
Agree they were both very good, but man I'd love to see both Irishmen in the team. If Aisake is anywhere near as enthusiastic as his brother, it will be fantastic to watch. :D
oh yeah....Asiake, Setanta's taller, younger, faster, tougher brother.
Blue Dawn
10 Jun 2007, 13:33
oh yeah....Asiake, Setanta's taller, younger, faster, tougher brother.
Exactly!:D:D Can't wait to see him listed and given his opportunity. Dare i say it - COULD BE ANYTHING.
deluxeman
10 Jun 2007, 15:31
I can't remember ever being more excited about a player that hasn't made their debut yet that wasn't a top 2 draft pick.
After seeing him in the Bullants, he looks like he could be quite a player for us and solve our ruck problems. I really hope that he gets an opportunity soon to show us what he has got at the top level. :thumbsu:
EddieBettsIsAChamp
11 Jun 2007, 00:49
Can't wait to see the two irish kids play.
a1118374
11 Jun 2007, 02:47
Agree they were both very good, but man I'd love to see both Irishmen in the team. If Aisake is anywhere near as enthusiastic as his brother, it will be fantastic to watch. :D
if it aint broke? same here mate but they also were against the best ruck duo goin round IMO....maybe sydney. but yeh still a month at least you would think
Dramoth
11 Jun 2007, 05:27
If Aisake is as enthusiastic as Setanta then we are going to see a couple of very big irish lads who arent going to be taking a step backwards playing for the club...
And if they stick up for each other, then it is going to be one sorry sob who manages to clean up either of them...
I cant wait to see how Aisake goes in the ruck for us
irish_setanta
11 Jun 2007, 09:53
Its a shame we didnt get the older brother, what a huge bloke he is.
Magnificence
11 Jun 2007, 12:00
Our drafting at times over the last few years has been to say the least terrible but well done to the guy who identified and picked these two Brothers.
C4[2]Yo`DooR
11 Jun 2007, 12:01
Its a shame we didnt get the older brother, what a huge bloke he is.
he's already 30.
But having 3 of them would be great.
Homer Simpson for Lance
11 Jun 2007, 12:12
Yo`DooR;7802838']he's already 30.
But having 3 of them would be great.
I think the O'halpin family is very large and they have a few brothers.
The famous gaelic footballer is Sean Ogg who is 6'2 approx (188cm) and I remember seeing him towel up James Hird a few years ago in the international game.
Carlton werent interested in him when Setanta came over as he was already 27.......but the following year he spent 2 or 3 weeks at Carlton during pre season (IIRC he stayed on after an international series in Oz) to see what he could learn and take back to Ireland regarding our training methods.