Dogs to list gaelic player!

[Mo7]

Am I the first WB chatter to register? Great way to keep in touch. Thanks Westyboy. Maybe the other stooges will join too.

[HahnPremium37]

I'm here too, Mo! So is Isdogisgood. I saw a reply from one of your fellow stooges as well (curly).

[Westy Boy]

Thanks Mo and welcome!!!!
And as Maxwell Smart would say.... "missed it by that much". Curly and New Blood JUST beat you to it LOL.

Got 6 doggies on here now..... but where's Larry?? http://www.bigfooty.com/ubb/confused.gif http://www.bigfooty.com/ubb/smile.gif http://www.bigfooty.com/ubb/confused.gif

[Westy Boy]

http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/20001018/A59635-2000Oct18.html

Basically the article says that the doggies and melbourne bought into a talent identification program in Ireland. We are now going to list an 190cm player as an international rookie (and how does that process work with salary cap etc). What does everyone think?

Another innovative avenue for the doggies, but should we be investing valueable resources into "risky" programs when our participation in the comp isn't even assured?

Geeze, i feel like a talk back host..... SHAME SHAME SHAME- LOL http://www.bigfooty.com/ubb/smile.gif

[GEP]

Drafting any player is risky.
Getting athletic players who have a genuine passion for the game can only improve the chance for success.
Bringing the two codes closer together will also have a positive impact on tapping into another player talent pool.
Remember, the majority of players drafted come from the four southern states, with just a few from southern NSW.
It is worth a try, but there is no guarantee.

[teddy3]

Make that 7 doggies Westy Boy!!!
Thanks for letting us know about this cool http://www.bigfooty.com/ubb/cool.gif site!
From teddy3

[Westy Boy]

Thanks Teddy,

What took u so long???? LOL http://www.bigfooty.com/ubb/smile.gif

Great to see you here!

[Shinboners]

Westy Boy

Just read in today's Herald-Sun that the Doggies have picked 19 year old Bernie Collins to be on their international rookie list.

[Westy Boy]

Cheers Shinners.

Heard one of the talent scouts/agents say that one "unbeleivable talent" picked up would "definitely" make it.

Fingers crossed its Bernie Collins http://www.bigfooty.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[Doggiesrule1020]

Hey West boy that is now 8 im now doggiesrule1020 you will know who this is soon by my post in the favourite players cool site i knew bout this ages ago though lol.Wellsee ya round.

[Shinboners]

Westy

So, what do they have in mind for Bernie? Judging from the international series, it looks like Ireland would be the breeding ground for midfielders.

[Westy Boy]

Well i'm not too sure exactly shinners, but he's a good size (190) and (but) VERY athletic (i.e. painfully thin http://www.bigfooty.com/ubb/smile.gif). From reports, excellent stamina and how Wallace's tactics exploit someone who can run all day will be very interesting. Midfield could be great for him, and as we don't have many (any??) athletic tall running players (which I think is the reason for getting harrison- dependant on how Wallace uses him). But one thing is for sure (well IMHO), that Bernie wont be playing seniors for at least a year. But it will be very interesting to see him playing for Werribee (poor bugger- comes to Aust. and gets shipped to Werribee http://www.bigfooty.com/ubb/biggrin.gif).

But like u said on the main board, there is a far greater chance to get a quality player from the talent pool here, especially since testing etc. is so developed. I really think Stynes was one in a million, and whether Bernie's heart is really in it is another story.

Young, under-developed tall blokes are a dime a dozen in the national draft, but if he beefs up a bit... who knows..... Bernie C.......arey?? http://www.bigfooty.com/ubb/biggrin.gif Kidding.

[Carob6]

HI Everyone
Glad to see some familiar "faces" in here.


Carob6 AKA Larry6