#11 - Matthew "Sideshow" Priddis

[Big Man]

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MATTHEW PRIDDIS 2006-

Birth March 21, 1985 (1985-03-21) (age 22),

Recruited from Subiaco Football Club (WAFL) :thumbsu:

Debut Round 10, June 3, 2006, West Coast Eagles vs. Geelong, at Skilled Stadium

Games Played 26 Avg 13 games a year (2 in 06, 24 in 07 )

Kicks 324 Avg 12.46

Handballs 272 Avg 10.46

Disposals 596 Avg 22.9

Marks 79 Avg 3

Tackles 137 Avg 5.3

Goals 11 Avg 0.4

Behinds 4 Avg N/A



SEASON 2008

ROUND 1 V BRISBANE
K H D M T FF FA G B HO
15 14 29 3 10 1 2 0 0 0
ROUND 2 V ADELAIDE
K H D M T FF FA G B HO
15 14 29 1 4 1 1 0 2 0
ROUND 3 v FREMANTLE
K H D M T FF FA G B HO
15 13 28 4 4 3 1 0 1 0
ROUND 8 v NORTH MELBOURNE
K H D M T FF FA G B HO
13 9 22 2 4 2 0 0 0 0
ROUND 9 V ADELAIDE
K H D M T FF FA G B HO
16 18 34 3 7 1 0 0 1 0
ROUND 10 V COLLINGWOOD
K H D M T FF FA G B HO
14 17 31 4 5 0 0 0 0 0
ROUND 11 V SYDNEY
K H D M T FF FA G B HO
9 5 14 2 6 1 0 0 0 0
ROUND 12 V ESSENDON
K H D M T FF FA G B HO
9 9 18 1 7 1 1 0 0 0

[Big Man]

A hard tackler, great hands in traffic and runs hard all day long.

Kicking can be suspect ( interms of floaters, not bullets) but towards the end of the 2007 season it seemed to improve.

Will most definitely have to step it up to yet another level to replace the two superstars lost through the middle in Cousins and RoJo.

Can he do it?

You betcha. :thumbsu:

[Keyser Soze]

Surely you could have posted this in the thtead that was already there, instead of starting a new one.;)


Priddis to continue on his fine finals form into 2008 and push for AA selection with his partner in crime - Flatline Fletch.

[Big Man]

Working on his kick at all times is our Priddis.

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[Big Man]

100% concentration at all times.

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[chrsco]

[quote=Big Man;9727879]Working on his kick at all times is our Priddis./quote]

He is ultra professional. When we first got to training I thought we had a mirror image Pridda, because he was kicking predominantly with his right foot, and doing a damn fine job. Keeps working at his perceived weaknesses this bloke and young Arrowsmith has those traits as well, great role model.

[Big Man]

Hope the Chrismas break served you well Matt.

Now get back out there and train away. :thumbsu:

(Feels good to have this thead re-opened, thankyou E.)

[sante]

Absolute gun.

[Big Man]

Absolute gun.

You are welcome on this particular thread at any time Sante. :thumbsu:

[sydney eagle]

There will be more pressure od "Sideshow" next season as oposition taggers target him (and Kerr) as two of our leading midfielders. Can he handle it ? I have every confidence that he can, and will !

[Big Man]

There will be more pressure od "Sideshow" next season as oposition taggers target him (and Kerr) as two of our leading midfielders. Can he handle it ? I have every confidence that he can, and will !

He will surprise a few nay-sayers this season.

I have 100000% faith in Matthew's ability to break a hard tag.

Pre season training seems to be going great guns also, keeping a certain Chad Fletcher honest. (Hi Keys :thumbsu:)

[dobbo_18]

Trained superbly, looks really sharp, as do Lecras and Hurn.

[Big Man]

Trained superbly, looks really sharp, as do Lecras and Hurn.

Cheers dobbo.

A consummate proffesional is our Priddis. :thumbsu:

[dobbo_18]

Btw, as to his 'floaters' he has certainly rectified this problem over the pre-season as he was delivering lace-out passes at training yesterday. Set the standard did Matt.

[Big Man]

Btw, as to his 'floaters' he has certainly rectified this problem over the pre-season as he was delivering lace-out passes at training yesterday. Set the standard did Matt.

Wonderful news dobbo. :thumbsu:

That is, or should I say was, his real weakness in his game.

Hear about Clinton Grybas?

[wce2008]

wll play a major part of our team this year

[happy_eagle]

you would be pleased to know that i am currently making a matthew priddis video

[EagleMan87]

Awesome. When's it due?

[happy_eagle]

Awesome. When's it due?

usually when i finish it

[EagleMan87]

usually when i finish it

Gee, thanks:rolleyes::D

[happy_eagle]

Gee, thanks:rolleyes::D

lol, il give you a bit more insight

im currently stealing footage from bigpond so im in the compiling stage

should go for around 5 minutes im predicting

[Big Man]

I appreciate the effort Happy. :thumbsu:

[happy_eagle]

I appreciate the effort Happy. :thumbsu:


Wow, hes talking to me :o (sweats nervously)

[Keyser Soze]

Wow, hes talking to me :o (sweats nervously)

When it comes to Priddis, BM would talk to all the ice in Antartica until it melts.

[happy_eagle]

7BT4GY9xhi4

[Keyser Soze]

Nice work happy.

Very nice work.:thumbsu:

Now about that ice in Antartica......

[Big Man]

Well I think I need sometime alone right now.....

You superstar Happy, ****ing superstar.

Thankyou mate. :thumbsu:

[Big Man]

Disappointing NAB cup game for sideshow.

Missed the entire 2nd half with an alleged calf strain.

7 touches 2 tackles.

[Bunnie]

Disappointing NAB cup game for sideshow.

Missed the entire 2nd half with an alleged calf strain.

7 touches 2 tackles.

Pffft... it's only a NAB match. Would be disappointed if he was at peak match fitness so early! Chin up! Will be good for the season proper:thumbsu:

Nice kid too:thumbsu:

Just a strain then? Good. Heard he had it iced up in the last quarter. Precautionary then?

[Cuzz09]

Please rest the 2009 Bornwlopw Medal man til round 1

[Stoney]

Any "official" word on what the go is?? With Kerr's hammy, u guys could ill-afford to lose another gun midfielder before the season propper. And even though im not trolling i'll conclude by covering myself: Gary Ablett's calf is fine and he'll be ready to go round one - thanks for asking.

[Carn the Coasters]

Any "official" word on what the go is?? With Kerr's hammy, u guys could ill-afford to lose another gun midfielder before the season propper. And even though im not trolling i'll conclude by covering myself: Gary Ablett's calf is fine and he'll be ready to go round one - thanks for asking.
Who is Gary Ablett and why is he being discussed in a thread about a superstar of the game?

[Stoney]

Who is Gary Ablett and why is he being discussed in a thread about a superstar of the game?

The word superstar has more credibility if Ablett's mentioned.. back to Priddis - i didnt come here to wage war, just wanting to know what the club is saying in regard to the Priddis injury? All i'v heard here in melb is that its a calf-strain anywhere between 1-4 weeks - leaves alot open for interpretation.. just seeking clarification.

For the record - i agree priddis is a superstar - hence why im spending my time on his thread..

[Big Man]

Looks set for a big year.

Some early decisions went against him but was just delightful as the game worn on.

Superstar.

Mr E/GB can I request posts 31,32 & 33 be deleted? :)

[Big Man]

ROUND 1 v BRISBANE.

My votes. (4)

Was very good tonight against the lions. Went hard at all contests, very slick hands in heavy, dense traffic.

Effiecent kicking and layed a whopping 10 tackles. 29 touches in a break up of 15 kicks 14 handballs along with 3 marks.

Worked very hard and never let up.

Priddis? ****ing superstar. :thumbsu:

[Juddtastic]

Pridda is the man, accumulates possies at will!

[happy_eagle]

ah. a good adition to my dream team is priddis

did he get a gig in yours big man

[Big Man]

ah. a good adition to my dream team is priddis

did he get a gig in yours big man

Actually no.

:)

[sydney eagle]

ROUND 1 v BRISBANE.

My votes. (4)

Was very good tonight against the lions. Went hard at all contests, very slick hands in heavy, dense traffic.

Effiecent kicking and layed a whopping 10 tackles. 29 touches in a break up of 15 kicks 14 handballs along with 3 marks.

Worked very hard and never let up.

Priddis? ****ing superstar. :thumbsu: Just sounds like a typical game for "Sideshow" !:)

[Juddtastic]

ah. a good adition to my dream team is priddis

did he get a gig in yours big man

I have Him! He was my capitano aswell!

[Big Man]

Another 29 disposal game from Sideshow that was rather unnoticed.

Like many of his teammates Priddis was strangled by Adelaides midfield group and only got a few of his kicks forward of centre.

Will look to improve v the Fremantle Bombers this coming round.

[Big Man]

Once again gave his all for the West Coast Eagles.

Racked up 28 touches in a solid display through the middle.

15 kicks 13 handballs with 4 tackles. Also kicked a goal.

Needs a line breaking midfielder to compliment his work.

[Juddtastic]

Gotta love the man's work! be interesting to see how he'll go against the stranglehold of the sydney swans

[Big Man]

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/afl/story/0,26576,23511712-19742,00.html



Matt Priddis to miss three games
AAP | April 09, 2008 12:00am

Have your say!Add your comments or read what others are sayingEmail article Share Add to Digg Add to del.icio.us Post to NewsVine Post to Facebook What are these? Printer friendly Text size+- EAGLES midfielder Matt Priddis is likely to miss three matches after undergoing knee surgery. Whether it be the footballing gods paying West Coast back for past misdemeanours, or just plain bad luck, the Eagles have lost another top-line midfielder just when they needed him most.

Already struggling to replace the influence of Ben Cousins and Chris Judd, the Eagles engine room will have do without Priddis for at least three weeks after he had to undergo knee surgery today.

More than the usual soreness after Saturday's western derby loss to Fremantle prompted the club to order scans, which revealed detritus in Priddis' left knee which needed immediate attention.

"After having scans done he needs some surgery done. He is in today and I think he might have had it done. He looks like missing a minimum of three weeks," coach John Worsfold said.

"It is not a medial, it's floating bone. He has torn off a little bit of bone, so they have had to go in and suck that out.

"It happened during the game and he got through the game, but he pulled up pretty sore the next day and then sorer the next day."

Priddis' first three games in 2008 have seen him take over as one of the Eagles key onballers.

He's found the ball 86 times, two more than even star on-baller Daniel Kerr, and just eight behind the competition leader Joel Corey.

With Priddis also executing 18 clearances - one behind Kerr who tops the AFL in that list - the absence of the 23 year-old will be hugely felt against the Swans.

Add to that the huge doubts over ruckman Dean Cox, and Saturday's clash with Sydney at ANZ Stadium looms as a daunting prospect.

Cox hurt his right foot in the first quarter against Fremantle, and while x-rays and scans cleared him of major damage, Worsfold said Cox would need to be "better than 50-50" before the club would even consider taking him east.

"He is still very confident he will be right to play and I don't think we'll travel him to Sydney if he is only 50-50," Worsfold said.

"I think he will want to be a lot more than that for us to take him over there to see if he comes up. Really, tonight's training will be the biggest test for us.

"If playing with it was going to make it worse, or make him carry it for a longer period, then the advice would be you are probably better off resting him and letting him get over it.

While it would not seem West Coast's week could not get any worse, Worsfold said he was confident his team would be able to solve their problems with turnovers and skill errors.

"There is a couple of glaring things that aren't working that well for us that most people are aware of. We are going to address those. But we are not far away," Worsfold said.

"We need to improve, because there is no use being within a kick of sides halfway through the last quarter and still losing, but we know where that improvement can come from and we are confident we can deliver on that



Gutted. Shattered. Distraught.

[loopy_cam]

Any News on the Priddis injury and return.

[happy_eagle]

Any News on the Priddis injury and return.

Wouldnt make sense to rush him in

After the week off he should be back to normal

[carntheeagles]

Is he taking it well that Nathan Brown is with his sister ? :D

[Big Man]

Priddis made a welcome return to AFL football at the jam packed Gold Coast Stadium.

Whilst dominating the stoppages like we have become accustomed to, it was a modest return after a lengthy layoff with a knee injury.

13 Kicks, 9 handballs, 2 marks and 4 tackles was a decent return for our Sideshow.

Welcome back Matty, I and many others missed your game.

[jgb99]

BM, I reckon 9 clearances (game high by 3) would he say he did dominate the stoppages.

[Big Man]

Damn really?

Edit time then.....

[jgb99]

Damn really?

Edit time then.....

Gotta love the edit button :thumbsu:

[Big Man]

A exceptional game from Sideshow tonight v Adelaide.

Was a ball magnet and cleared the ball a whopping 8 times, sidestepping, twirling, whatever it took to extract the ball and get it to a teammate.

He also layed a team high 7 tackles.

He displayed tonight his importance to our structure with his hard running and superb defensive efforts.

[Big Man]

Only saw snippets of the demolition at the hands of Collingwood so I cant really comment.

Seemed to get heaps of the pill but wasnt damaging like most of his teammates.

31 disposals and 5 tackles.

[Big Man]

In the pressure cooker that was the match versus our long time rivals Sydney, Priddis worked hard on to try and exert an influence.

Things didnt pan out that way as Kirk made sure Priddis was reduced to a tackling, low disposal player.

His season low 14 touches, whilst not damaging were very clean under extreme Swans pressure. 6 tackles in tight confinement made sure the Swans earnt every ball.

Did go quiet when Sydney flexed its muscles late in the game and will keen for redemption against a disorganised Bombers outfit.

Look for a high 30 possession game that damages the oppositions morale.

[CaffeinatedMop]

Priddis is an absolute gun.
Top fella too.
Gotta love his mop.

[Big Man]

A disappointing game from Matty v Essendon.

Only managed 18 disposals but again layed 7 tackles.

Was a non factor against a wak Essendon midfield, a worrying side condidering Geelong and Hawthorn are the two next opponents.

Must lift his head and get back to his best.

[bodazoka]

just wait till he gets another 50 games under his belt.

[Big Man]

Man I let this slip.

Much like the Eagles did in the regular season. :o