View Full Version : Port Melbourne v BENDIGO BOMBERS
CrowdedHouse
3 Jul 2008, 13:31
As you guys know, there is NO AFL in Melbourne this weekend and there is only ONE VFL Game on the Saturday - the rest being on the Sunday.
So all the focus this Saturday will be on the Port Melbourne v Bendigo game at TEAC Oval, Port Melbourne.
TV Coverage: ABC1 Live from 1pm
Radio Coverage: 3XX 1611 AM Live from 1pm (maybe 87.9 FM at the Oval)
Internet Stream: www.doublex.com.au
If you are thinking about going but have never been to TEAC Oval before:
Take any train to the city and hop off at Southern Cross or Parliment Stations.
Walk to Collins Street and jump on the 109 Port Melbourne Tram.
After 10-15 mins hop off at the Northport Tram Stop, and on the platform walk back towards the city - at the end of the platform turn left, cross the tracks and keep heading in that direction.
The Ground should be about two blocks away.
So get along and support the Bombers this weekend in the VFL.
Peter (from 1611 AM)
Pawtucket Patriot
3 Jul 2008, 13:37
Hopefully Bendigo can get a win and keep their finals hopes alive.
Giggidy Giggidy
3 Jul 2008, 14:01
When is the team announced?
I'm keen to find out whether any of the senior listed players returning from injury will playing.
Centurion
3 Jul 2008, 14:12
When is the team announced?
I'm keen to find out whether any of the senior listed players returning from injury will playing.
Yes, would love to see Heath Hocking play.
When is the team announced?
I'm keen to find out whether any of the senior listed players returning from injury will playing.
Later tonight.
It's usually quite late.
Windas_Magic
3 Jul 2008, 21:28
Bendigo Bombers
B Holmes Michael Crameri
HB Flaherty Chartres Atkinson
C Dyson Skipworth Hislop
HF Weeks Hooker Hartigan
F Hocking Johns Anderson
R Bellchambers Williams Magin
Int Martin Dick D. Young Coghlan Geary Bowe Stroobants Fahour Pears Davies Bristow Granger
Bachar Houli
3 Jul 2008, 21:57
I reckon with that lineup, Houli and Slattery will be the ins against Brisbane. Dyson and someone else will go out for them. Unless the Bendigo Bombers lineup doesn't make a difference?
Houli will have not played a game in 5 WEEKS now. Put a line through him for Brisbane.
Whats the bet he ends up going in for groin surgery?
Bachar Houli
3 Jul 2008, 22:49
Houli will have not played a game in 5 WEEKS now. Put a line through him for Brisbane.
Whats the bet he ends up going in for groin surgery?
He has only missed 2 games..
Unless the Bendigo Bombers lineup doesn't make a difference?
The Bendigo line up doesn't make a difference.
loopy_cam
3 Jul 2008, 23:31
What happened to Johns only being played as a defender?
He has only missed 2 games..
He's missed 3 games + this weekends Bendigo game. If he comes back the next it will be his first game since June 7th.
SirJimi05
4 Jul 2008, 15:13
He has only missed 2 games..
Houli is a 20/80 chance of being fit for Brisbane at best.
He is battling OP and has been since pretty early on on the season.
It is not a simple groin strain as reported by the club.
danzan22
4 Jul 2008, 16:38
He's missed 3 games + this weekends Bendigo game. If he comes back the next it will be his first game since June 7th.
It's amazing, since houli has been out we have been on a roll, coincidence? ;)
SirJimi05
4 Jul 2008, 18:05
It's amazing, since houli has been out we have been on a roll, coincidence? ;)
Yes.
any1 heading to the game today?
i am..bout the 5th time ive gone to see them this year. should b a good game.
nice day, no excuses for poor skill
p.s what does IMO mean lol
In my opinon
I'll be watching on tv, looking forward to it!
cAsEy_18
5 Jul 2008, 12:10
I'll be watching on tv also. Very interested to see how Hocking goes, i have high, very high hopes for him, but being his first game back i won't judge him too harshly. Hislop and Hooker are the other two i'm keen to have a look at.
retroparty
5 Jul 2008, 13:11
Are Bendigo any chance to win this game? I watched them a couple of times earlier in the year and they were terrible.
Lance Uppercut
5 Jul 2008, 14:24
In my opinon
I'll be watching on tv, looking forward to it!
same :) awesome it's being televised
Mal Michael has been exploited far too much in the 2nd term. Zoning off far too much .
Hooker looks ok once again. Showing something.
Dyson needs to take hold of this game. He should be a step above everyone on the ground.
Williams is very quiet. Good solid spoil late in the 2nd.
Pears playing ok across half back.
Hislop and Hocking a bit quiet coming back from injuries, hopefully they find the ball a bit more after half time.
Chartres hasn't done too much.
I see Magin around the packs a fair bit but doesn't get much off it.
Bellchambers killing the Port guy in the ruck. Although not really doing anything around the ground.
Finally, the Messiah looked alright in the 1st qtr. VFL is definately his level.
Lance Uppercut
5 Jul 2008, 15:17
Johns' career is over by the look of it. Nasty looking knee injury. You have to feel for him :(
The Messiah looks to have done his knee.
Pawtucket Patriot
5 Jul 2008, 15:24
Johns' career is over by the look of it. Nasty looking knee injury. You have to feel for him :(
Poor gut. Let's hope he makes a swift recovery.
cAsEy_18
5 Jul 2008, 15:27
Forget about the lack of things he has actually done for Essendon, he tries his heart out more than anyone i've ever seen, and really feel for Courtney Johns right now. He has limitations but i have never seen someone work so hard for his team, and he really must be hurting right now, knowing his career is probably over.:(
On the note of the game, Michael and Chartres have been shocking, Dyson has been pretty good, very good in that 2nd quarter, and hasn't had a large amount of the ball, but impressed with Hocking, Hislop as well. Hooker a bit quiet, but when he goes near the ball he knows what he's doing, looks a natural foward.
Pawtucket Patriot
5 Jul 2008, 15:32
Atkinson is also playing well. He always does something with the ball when he has it. Set up Bendigo's first goal with a great run through the centre of the ground and a great kick to Hartigan, who has played well also.
:( Always bad to see a bad knee injury. Even worst when it's to a player fighting for his career.
Lance Uppercut
5 Jul 2008, 15:37
I haven't seen anyone look quite so devastated as Johns after that injury :( He lay on the ground, and punched the turf about 5 times really hard; you could sense the frustration and despondence. He had his head covered as he came off the ground on the stretcher, he was just shattered. Very sad.
In brighter news, Dyson looks ok today. Kicked an absolutely enormous goal from well inside the centre square. Was kicking with the wind, but it went 70 easy and cleared goal line hitting the fence. Tried another one shortly after that went nearly as far, but was just off line
I haven't seen anyone look quite so devastated as Johns after that injury :( He lay on the ground, and punched the turf about 5 times really hard; you could sense the frustration and despondence. He had his head covered as he came off the ground on the stretcher, he was just shattered. Very sad.
In brighter news, Dyson looks ok today. Kicked an absolutely enormous goal from well inside the centre square. Was kicking with the wind, but it went 70 easy and cleared goal line hitting the fence. Tried another one shortly after that went nearly as far, but was just off line
How was he playing before the knee? I'm no longer sad over the injury. I'm pissed:mad:
From the sounds of it. That's about all Dyson has done today....
Big Blow Hard
5 Jul 2008, 15:43
Certainly looks like the end of CJ. Not the way you like to see anyones career come to an end though. :thumbsd:
Sadly, I bet the cretins out there in Bay 13 and BF will probably have their fun with it.
The Dustbin
5 Jul 2008, 15:43
Does anybody have a score? Stuck at bloody Newcastle airport after being at a work conference the last couple of days.... :mad:
Mal Michael has been exploited far too much in the 2nd term. Zoning off far too much .
Hooker looks ok once again. Showing something.
Dyson needs to take hold of this game. He should be a step above everyone on the ground.
Williams is very quiet. Good solid spoil late in the 2nd.
Pears playing ok across half back.
Hislop and Hocking a bit quiet coming back from injuries, hopefully they find the ball a bit more after half time.
Chartres hasn't done too much.
I see Magin around the packs a fair bit but doesn't get much off it.
Bellchambers killing the Port guy in the ruck. Although not really doing anything around the ground.
Finally, the Messiah looked alright in the 1st qtr. VFL is definately his level.
Hislop is Bendigo's third highest possession getter - far from quiet
Big Blow Hard
5 Jul 2008, 15:47
ABC talking up Ports forward Bonnadio as a draft prospect. Anyone seen much of him?
ABC talking up Ports forward Bonnadio as a draft prospect. Anyone seen much of him?
He's the sort of bloke that would get found out at AFL level I think - big unit but not overly tall and not enough pace.
They were also talking up the AFL prospects of that Robin (small bloke) from Port Melb - 'avin a laugh!
Latest is it looks like an ACL for the Messiah :thumbsd:
Hislop is Bendigo's third highest possession getter - far from quiet
:o:o
:o:o
Apologies if I sounded harsh, wasn't my intention to be a smartarse :thumbsu:
The Dustbin
5 Jul 2008, 16:01
Sad news about CJ. :o
How's Bellchambers going?
Lance Uppercut
5 Jul 2008, 16:16
Bendigo 40 points down at 3/4 time, although kicking with the wind in the last.
Pawtucket Patriot
5 Jul 2008, 16:16
Sad news about CJ. :o
How's Bellchambers going?
He is doing well in the ruck contests, but is doing not so well around the ground. Port melb. up by 39 at 3qtr time.
Lance Uppercut
5 Jul 2008, 16:17
How was he playing before the knee? I'm no longer sad over the injury. I'm pissed:mad:
From the sounds of it. That's about all Dyson has done today....
he was doing ok, kicked a nice quick thinking goal. Hadn't ripped the game apart or anything.
Dyson hasn't done heaps, but he hasn't been alone. Skipworth is trying hard
Big Blow Hard
5 Jul 2008, 16:17
Sad news about CJ. :o
How's Bellchambers going?
Has been moved forward in CJ's absence, but from all reports has been the dominant big man on the ground.
Lance Uppercut
5 Jul 2008, 16:31
I really like the look of Pears. He should get every opportunity to be given game time in the seniors imo
Barnsey3150
5 Jul 2008, 16:34
It all went down hill after Courtney Johns got injured. Got no big targets in our forward line. Hocking is looking okay for his first game of the year.
Big Blow Hard
5 Jul 2008, 16:36
Would be nice to have a decent VFL side to showcase our up and comers instead of trying to find silver linings in losses all the time.
I really like the look of Pears. He should get every opportunity to be given game time in the seniors imo
This might sound a little left field but from what i have seen of all the draftees to date i reckon Pears is going to be the pick of the bunch
cAsEy_18
5 Jul 2008, 16:54
Well Hooker him and Daniher are KPP and he's looked the best of the 3 so far. Hard to compare him to Myers. But pretty happy with what we've seen so far from him.
Pawtucket Patriot
5 Jul 2008, 17:08
Hislop and Hocking both played fairly well with Hislop probably in Bendigo's best. Hocking just needs more game time. Bellchambers did well in the ruck, but needs to improve around the ground. Pears was solid as was Magin and Hooker while Williams was fairly quite. Mal was very average today (maybe an injury?) while Atkinson was very good and was probably Bendigo's best. Hartigan and Skipworth were probably the best of the vfl listed players.
Big Blow Hard
5 Jul 2008, 17:10
I love watching Atkinson. Given a little more time I believe he can be a great player for Essendon.
Pawtucket Patriot
5 Jul 2008, 17:13
I love watching Atkinson. Given a little more time I believe he can be a great player for Essendon.
Yeah, same here. I think he should be permanently elevated to the senior list at the end of this year.
Would be nice to have a decent VFL side to showcase our up and comers instead of trying to find silver linings in losses all the time.
Bendigo is doing an admireable job considering the team that runs out week after week is one of the youngest in the VFL, and generally plays against teams with much more experience across the board.
I think today Bendigo have something like 12 players who have under 20 games of VFL/AFL experience - and most of them haven't played together for any decent periods of time.
S.C[BANKS]
5 Jul 2008, 17:57
This might sound a little left field but from what i have seen of all the draftees to date i reckon Pears is going to be the pick of the bunch
Myers.......;)
went to the game today!
good to see lloyd there for once lol
hickmott gave the boys a massive spray at 3/4 time
loved the goal i kicked i must say lol.......prob the best goal ive kicked haha even i was shocked :eek:
sad about johnsy...this kid has potential but can only run in a straight line because of his hip..
can we promote a rookie or not because id love to see magin in the seniors thought his ball work was good today.
and we MUST pick up Skipworth next year his hardness at the ball was exceptional. set up the goal for buddha in the 3rd term.
buddha was pretty good as well in his first game back....
campo is very lucky to have a missus like that she is a dime. (sorry campo if ur reading lol)
anyone else head to the game today
no one has told me what IMO means either
In my opinon
no one has told me what IMO means either
Dude, it was the very next post. Any closer and it would have smacked you in the face!
johns is a gun
5 Jul 2008, 18:40
SUCKS about johns. gotta feel sorry for him, never seen anyone so devastated, hope its not as bad as it looked. like to know exactly what it is.
hislop is a gun :thumbsu:
Pawtucket Patriot
5 Jul 2008, 18:40
Dude, it was the very next post. Any closer and it would have smacked you in the face!
To avoid further confusion.
IMHO = In My Honest Opinion
IIRC = If I recall Correctly
Pawtucket Patriot
5 Jul 2008, 18:41
SUCKS about johns. gotta feel sorry for him, never seen anyone so devastated, hope its not as bad as it looked. like to know exactly what it is.
hislop is a gun :thumbsu:
Maybe change your username to this. All the best to Johns in his recovery.
essendonpremiers
5 Jul 2008, 18:52
thatz shokin new bout johns! i saw him this week putin in extra trainin sessions, & he waz sayin that he really wanted 2 get bak in2 side! his been tryin so hard 2 get his form bak up & is lookin really fit! no wonder he waz extremeley disapointed! best of luk 2 him!
cAsEy_18
5 Jul 2008, 18:53
To avoid further confusion.
IMHO = In My Honest Opinion
IIRC = If I recall Correctly
Is it? I thought it was 'In my humble opinion'. I may have been mistaken all this time.:p
went to the game today!
good to see lloyd there for once lol
hickmott gave the boys a massive spray at 3/4 time
loved the goal i kicked i must say lol.......prob the best goal ive kicked haha even i was shocked :eek:
sad about johnsy...this kid has potential but can only run in a straight line because of his hip..
can we promote a rookie or not because id love to see magin in the seniors thought his ball work was good today.
and we MUST pick up Skipworth next year his hardness at the ball was exceptional. set up the goal for buddha in the 3rd term.
buddha was pretty good as well in his first game back....
campo is very lucky to have a missus like that she is a dime. (sorry campo if ur reading lol)
anyone else head to the game today
no one has told me what IMO means either
Poor statement about Lloyd. He attends Bendigo games when he can. He was at Coburg last month when we played them. I have only been to 5 Bendigo games this year and i have seen Lloyd at three of them (not including today becasue i was at Caesy watching under 18"s)
Pawtucket Patriot
5 Jul 2008, 19:20
Is it? I thought it was 'In my humble opinion'. I may have been mistaken all this time.:p
You may be right. :p
Humble, Honest............whatever works for you :p
lemon chicken
5 Jul 2008, 20:48
If Dyson plays seniors this week I will be bitterly disappointed. Did nothing but stuff around and handball at peoples feet, lost count at the amount of times he squibbed a contest (first qtr especially).
Willow76
5 Jul 2008, 22:50
I dont think we will ever know what Cjs full potential could have been if this is thie end of him.
He cops alot of sprays but that is mainly because of the expectations on him because of Sheeds he is only 23 has only played 21 games if not for this injury who knows what he could have done hopefully this is not the end, i would rather see Lee delisted tha Johnsy
The_Young_Gun
6 Jul 2008, 00:03
I dont think we will ever know what Cjs full potential could have been if this is thie end of him.
He cops alot of sprays but that is mainly because of the expectations on him because of Sheeds he is only 23 has only played 21 games if not for this injury who knows what he could have done hopefully this is not the end, i would rather see Lee delisted tha Johnsy
:eek::eek::eek:
I think the exact opposite...
Who would you rather:
Johns.... Has been known to be very S__t at (Crucial) times in many games. He doesn't have 1 real spot on the field that he's really good at. He's had hip injuries, Hamstring Injuries and now has a Knee injury added onto his list... Unless he pleads his case well enough to knighta at the end of this year, then I dont see him been at the bombers next year... Well at least not the seniors.
Lee.... Hasn't been given many chances at all under Sheedy (only a few senior games). Can play back, forward, as a utility on the Wing, pretty much anywhere... His only real injury worry would be his shoulder, which left him out for this half of the season:(, but still its not as big as CJ's.
I guess tomorrows tests on CJ will define his future... If its season ending (as predicted) then it would have to pretty much be, bye bye Courtney.
Big Blow Hard
6 Jul 2008, 06:34
I dont think we will ever know what Cjs full potential could have been if this is thie end of him.
He cops alot of sprays but that is mainly because of the expectations on him because of Sheeds he is only 23 has only played 21 games if not for this injury who knows what he could have done hopefully this is not the end, i would rather see Lee delisted tha Johnsy
How many freakin chances caan a guy have? We HAVE seen his potential, and if you think he will deliver any more or better, you are delusional.
:eek::eek::eek:
I think the exact opposite...
Who would you rather:
Johns.... Has been known to be very S__t at (Crucial) times in many games. He doesn't have 1 real spot on the field that he's really good at. He's had hip injuries, Hamstring Injuries and now has a Knee injury added onto his list... Unless he pleads his case well enough to knighta at the end of this year, then I dont see him been at the bombers next year... Well at least not the seniors.
Lee.... Hasn't been given many chances at all under Sheedy (only a few senior games). Can play back, forward, as a utility on the Wing, pretty much anywhere... His only real injury worry would be his shoulder, which left him out for this half of the season:(, but still its not as big as CJ's.
I guess tomorrows tests on CJ will define his future... If its season ending (as predicted) then it would have to pretty much be, bye bye Courtney.
Lee has no more upside than Johns. The fact that Lee has not had many games for Bendigo where you could walk away and say yes he really made a difference in this game says it all. He has done stuff all when he has been able to get on the park.
The_Young_Gun
6 Jul 2008, 15:07
Lee has no more upside than Johns. The fact that Lee has not had many games for Bendigo where you could walk away and say yes he really made a difference in this game says it all. He has done stuff all when he has been able to get on the park.
VFL makes no difference at all...
If you actually watch VFL, its like watching U12's footy.
Nearly every AFL Listed player who plays in the 2's will only put in 50%.
Mal Michael got 5-6 goals kicked on him yesterday.
Jay Neagle, before he got selected for seniors, kicked 0 the week before in the VFL.
Jason Johnson, yeah he gets a hell of a lot of the ball, but his work ethic is terrible in the VFL.
Scott Gumbleton, bearly lifts a finger, but somehow gets 3 goals a game.:confused:
Getting to my point, getting sent to play in the VFL is pretty much an insult to most AFL players, why should it be any different for Lee, so what he doesn't get as many BOG's as most players, I wouldn't put in 100% either if I were sent down to play depressing footy.
lemon chicken
6 Jul 2008, 15:23
VFL makes no difference at all...
If you actually watch VFL, its like watching U12's footy.
Nearly every AFL Listed player who plays in the 2's will only put in 50%.
Mal Michael got 5-6 goals kicked on him yesterday.
Jay Neagle, before he got selected for seniors, kicked 0 the week before in the VFL.
Jason Johnson, yeah he gets a hell of a lot of the ball, but his work ethic is terrible in the VFL.
Scott Gumbleton, bearly lifts a finger, but somehow gets 3 goals a game.:confused:
Getting to my point, getting sent to play in the VFL is pretty much an insult to most AFL players, why should it be any different for Lee, so what he doesn't get as many BOG's as most players, I wouldn't put in 100% either if I were sent down to play depressing footy.
What games have you watched? That whole post is a pile of tripe. Mal had been very good up until yesterday. Nobody could ever question JJ's work ethic, his skills let him down, that is all. Did you not see Gumby backing into packs to make a contest after missing all year with injuries, he was more focused than any other player on the ground.
Lee hasnt played a senior game in 2 years, hardly qualifies as an insult for a veteran of 5 matches to be playing VFL. Do you have any idea on how Lee plays from watching him or are you just making it up?
If Lee doesn't give 100% for the reserves. I think I would perfer to keep Johns, who does give 100%.
That could have been my wife !
We had a picture taken on at the 1/4 time huddle.
VFL makes no difference at all...
If you actually watch VFL, its like watching U12's footy.
Nearly every AFL Listed player who plays in the 2's will only put in 50%.
Mal Michael got 5-6 goals kicked on him yesterday.
Jay Neagle, before he got selected for seniors, kicked 0 the week before in the VFL.
Jason Johnson, yeah he gets a hell of a lot of the ball, but his work ethic is terrible in the VFL.
Scott Gumbleton, bearly lifts a finger, but somehow gets 3 goals a game.:confused:
Getting to my point, getting sent to play in the VFL is pretty much an insult to most AFL players, why should it be any different for Lee, so what he doesn't get as many BOG's as most players, I wouldn't put in 100% either if I were sent down to play depressing footy.
WTF are you talking about ????
You have to play some decent footy in the VFL to be in line for senior selection. Lee had plenty of chances.
Talk about a pile of absolute dribble.
I think you can have a seat on bombersno1's little yellow bus :eek:
kelvin_sheedy
6 Jul 2008, 20:12
If Dyson plays seniors this week I will be bitterly disappointed. Did nothing but stuff around and handball at peoples feet, lost count at the amount of times he squibbed a contest (first qtr especially).
Agree %100.
I thought it was a piss weak effort considering he's fighting for his place in the side.
Runknisse
6 Jul 2008, 20:12
All I know of Johns is that as soon as the all hits the ground, where it spends probably more time than anywhere else, Johns may as well not be out there. His ball handling skills are not good, he lumbers around the ground like a dinosaur and doesn't even have anything resembling an AFL level second effort. I am sorry he has hurt his knee, as it's never anything you'd wish on someone, however he does not deserve a spot on our list and should be delisted come end of the year. Show him the door.
Andrew Lee.....I think the fact he's been around so long and yet never really even been able to get a look in, even this year when guys like Atkinson are getting chances, can pretty much tell you he's not up to it.
Again, please show him the door to allow for opportunities elsewhere.
Big Blow Hard
6 Jul 2008, 20:17
I wouldn't stress on it too much. CJ and Lee will be delisted. There is no two ways about it. They are gone. As well as Pev, Johnno, Mal. 5 spots at least for new blood.
Runknisse
6 Jul 2008, 20:21
I wouldn't stress on it too much. CJ and Lee will be delisted. There is no two ways about it. They are gone. As well as Pev, Johnno, Mal. % spots at least for new blood.
Agreed.
VFL makes no difference at all...
If you actually watch VFL, its like watching U12's footy.
Nearly every AFL Listed player who plays in the 2's will only put in 50%.
Mal Michael got 5-6 goals kicked on him yesterday.
Jay Neagle, before he got selected for seniors, kicked 0 the week before in the VFL.
Jason Johnson, yeah he gets a hell of a lot of the ball, but his work ethic is terrible in the
Scott Gumbleton, bearly lifts a finger, but somehow gets 3 goals a game.:confused:
Getting to my point, getting sent to play in the VFL is pretty much an insult to most AFL players, why should it be any different for Lee, so what he
doesn't get as many BOG's as most players, I wouldn't put in 100% either if I were sent down to play depressing footy.
A classic crap post.
U12s hey? That means the WAFL must be at about U9s level?..... hey! i coach an U9s team. Does that mean I could caoch a WAFL side???
The_Young_Gun
7 Jul 2008, 14:59
A classic crap post.
U12s hey? That means the WAFL must be at about U9s level?..... hey! i coach an U9s team. Does that mean I could caoch a WAFL side???
I wouldn't have thought any one would take the exaduation so seriously...
It helped make my point, if you need an explanation.
Not a Wellman
7 Jul 2008, 15:28
Just a point, not really defending Johns or Lee but more guys like lonergan, neagle and gumbleton.
I actually remember a long time ago, just when Mark Johnson started playing AFL, he said something along the lines of it was almost easier to get a kick in AFL because others around you are more skilled.
Of course it's harder and faster then VFL but the skills of others around you can make it more difficult to play VFL then some areas of AFL.
Phat Toni
7 Jul 2008, 15:31
If Dyson plays seniors this week I will be bitterly disappointed. Did nothing but stuff around and handball at peoples feet, lost count at the amount of times he squibbed a contest (first qtr especially).
I agree, I never want to see him in the seniors again.
I watch the game mainly because I want to see him dominate but was dissapointed AGAIN. It was a poor showing from a player that is struggling to get into the team. Just dosn't seem to work hard enough to be a outside runner (Stanton type) and is too weak minded and bodied to go and get his own footy.
Runknisse
7 Jul 2008, 18:23
I agree, I never want to see him in the seniors again.
I watch the game mainly because I want to see him dominate but was dissapointed AGAIN. It was a poor showing from a player that is struggling to get into the team. Just dosn't seem to work hard enough to be a outside runner (Stanton type) and is too weak minded and bodied to go and get his own footy.
You'd think that a bloke who was the last person drafted (or about that) in a national draft would consider themselves lucky of a chance to live their dream and therefore do whatever it takes to ensure they became a truly respected footy player. That being said, you can't bag him too much as he's never really had the ticker nor the skill. Clearly the late pick was justified and a bit of a gamble.