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great to hear Hurley has made his X on the right dotted line, but does anyone know what Gumbleton's contract status is?
imho he's as valuable as Hurley & would be a horrible loss
3. Scott Gumbleton (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=348164)
whats_at_stake
4 May 2010, 12:54
I would be very suprised and disappointed if he walked given the amount of faith we have shown in him. I think he is contracted till the end of this year.
Gumbleton won't walk out. Essendon has been super to him.
The Donners
4 May 2010, 13:20
Gumbleton will soon be the most important player at the club.
Gumbleton will soon be the most important player at the club.
I totally agree. If we have a big, strong 200cm full forward clunking marks imagine what Hurley would do to a second backman? :eek:
The House
4 May 2010, 14:39
Gumbleton will soon be the most important player at the club.
Agreed.
Starting to look like a man who will run all day and be involved in a lot of passages that end up in a score.
Liking what i see and would cry if we lost him.
Reimers not far behind in terms of future goodness, so sign him up too.
Slightly off topic but anyone know when the Rimmer's contract is due???
Eleven 38
4 May 2010, 14:54
Reimers is up this year,,, and IMO is most likely to leave, so if we can sign him we should be able to hold off GC,, atleast for the uncontracted players!!
When is Houli out of contract? Seems like a loyal guy but if he continues to play in the 2nd's, then I would be surprised to see him leave. Hopefully he comes in this week for Dyson and gets more than the one game to prove his worth.
Eleven 38
4 May 2010, 15:07
When is Houli out of contract? Seems like a loyal guy but if he continues to play in the 2nd's, then I would be surprised to see him leave. Hopefully he comes in this week for Dyson and gets more than the one game to prove his worth.
houli is also out of contract but more likely to seek a trade to stay in melbourne than goto GC
The Big League
4 May 2010, 15:14
I don't mind the look of Houli, and im suprised he doesn't get more of a chance.
You guys obviously see him play more often than I, so whats the deal?
threeleggedgoat
4 May 2010, 15:27
would have to be one of the biggest dog acts in recent times if gumby left for the gc, considering all the time and effort we've put into him, so i seriously doubt he would
EssendonPride
4 May 2010, 15:42
I totally agree. If we have a big, strong 200cm full forward clunking marks imagine what Hurley would do to a second backman? :eek:
Playing him as a permanent FF would be a massive waste of one of his main attributes (endurance).
Can see he and Hurley rotating between chf/ff/hff for many many years to come.
Can't see Gumby leaving, looks like he's absolutely loving it, and seems like an extremely popular guy down at the club.
Doesn't strike me as the kind of guy to give all that up.
Just on the forward stucture, I have a slightly different idea of what I'd like to see.
The jury is still out on Neagle, but I'm hopeful that the penny has already dropped, and his fitness will soon enough match his outstanding potential.
I'd like to see:
werwrwerweere Hurley/Gumby werwerwer
wwerwerwerDavey
Colyer/JettawrwefwsfsdfNeaglewerwerwereMonfries (as a crumbing forward)
Hurley and Gumbleton both starting out as CHFs, and Neagle at Full Forward. Gumby to run his opponent into the ground presenting up between the half forward line and Wing, Hurley to lurk between 30-60metres, with Davey crumbing any spills and keeping the ball in the 50. Obviously it would take time for them to learn each other's game, but once they do, they'd give opposition defenders a massive head ache.
Neagle is far too dangerous not to have in the side, and with one of these guys taking the third tall, they'd be given a far greater leese on the game.
With three strong leading targets, Monfries' role would become almost redundant, meanign he could go back to playing as a crumbing forward - something he had success with in his early career - and Jetta/Colyer to be the other forward bringing defensive pressure.
yep, love to see neagle, hurley & gumbleton all up forward & playing to potential
Just on the forward stucture, I have a slightly different idea of what I'd like to see.
The jury is still out on Neagle, but I'm hopeful that the penny has already dropped, and his fitness will soon enough match his outstanding potential.
I'd like to see:
werwrwerweere Hurley/Gumby werwerwer
wwerwerwerDavey
Colyer/JettawrwefwsfsdfNeaglewerwerwereMonfries (as a crumbing forward)
Hurley and Gumbleton both starting out as CHFs, and Neagle at Full Forward. Gumby to run his opponent into the ground presenting up between the half forward line and Wing, Hurley to lurk between 30-60metres, with Davey crumbing any spills and keeping the ball in the 50. Obviously it would take time for them to learn each other's game, but once they do, they'd give opposition defenders a massive head ache.
Neagle is far too dangerous not to have in the side, and with one of these guys taking the third tall, they'd be given a far greater leese on the game.
With three strong leading targets, Monfries' role would become almost redundant, meanign he could go back to playing as a crumbing forward - something he had success with in his early career - and Jetta/Colyer to be the other forward bringing defensive pressure.
Realistically, do we think this can work.
Knights tried 2 play 4 talls and although they never really played much together, i dont think it wouldve worked
This time however i believe its a bit different, due to the presence of hurley. Hes much more agile than the other forwards, so he is essentially an extreme mobile marking target. SO that leaves 1 genuine full forward (neagle) and 1 genuine centre half forward (gumby), plus Hurley, playing as a mobile marking target.
Does anyone think that we can successfully play these 3 together? would like to hear some op's
whats_at_stake
4 May 2010, 16:10
I don't mind the look of Houli, and im suprised he doesn't get more of a chance.
You guys obviously see him play more often than I, so whats the deal?
Coach seems to think he has no defensive side. I personally think he is in our best 22 and will be a very good player if given an opportunity. Was dropped this year when he did not deserve to. A good kick although handballing under pressure is still an issue.
bipolarbeaR
4 May 2010, 16:11
I imagine our structure will be similar to Sydney in 06.
Goodes, Micky O and Hall.
homerg29
4 May 2010, 16:13
Where can we find current the contract status for all of our players? Who is out of contract this year and next year etc?
Where can we find current the contract status for all of our players? Who is out of contract this year and next year etc?http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=624056
However it's seriously outdated. If anybody's willing to update that, they'll get a gold star from me.
stay true
4 May 2010, 16:38
Bellchambers, Tom 2011
Danhier, Darcy 2011
Dyson, Ricky 2011
Carlisle, Jake 2011
Colyer, Travis 2011
Hurley, Michael 2012
Long, Anthony 2011
Lovett-Murray, Nathan 2011
Melksham, Jake 2011
Welsh, Andrew 2011
Rookies:
Bock, Christian 2010
Crameri, Stewart 2010
Marigliani, Marcus 2010
Silverlock, Taite 2010
Williams, John 2010
The ones I'm not sure about:
Fletcher, Dustin 2010
Hardingham, Kyle 2011
I think that's everyone.
Cheers heaps for that.
Have updated the other thread.
:thumbsu:
stay true
4 May 2010, 17:00
I missed Howlett, Ben 2010
Just on the forward stucture, I have a slightly different idea of what I'd like to see.
The jury is still out on Neagle, but I'm hopeful that the penny has already dropped, and his fitness will soon enough match his outstanding potential.
I'd like to see:
werwrwerweere Hurley/Gumby werwerwer
wwerwerwerDavey
Colyer/JettawrwefwsfsdfNeaglewerwerwereMonfries (as a crumbing forward)
Hurley and Gumbleton both starting out as CHFs, and Neagle at Full Forward. Gumby to run his opponent into the ground presenting up between the half forward line and Wing, Hurley to lurk between 30-60metres, with Davey crumbing any spills and keeping the ball in the 50. Obviously it would take time for them to learn each other's game, but once they do, they'd give opposition defenders a massive head ache.
Neagle is far too dangerous not to have in the side, and with one of these guys taking the third tall, they'd be given a far greater leese on the game.
With three strong leading targets, Monfries' role would become almost redundant, meanign he could go back to playing as a crumbing forward - something he had success with in his early career - and Jetta/Colyer to be the other forward bringing defensive pressure.
The more I see of Hurley and Gumby playing forward together, the more redundant this makes Neagle in my mind. Just can't see him fitting in there.
Especially with the Rucks needing to rotate through somewhere (I can't see that being anywhere but forward), and the number of mobile medium sized forwards we have that are strong overhead: Williams, Reimers, Zaharakis, Monfries.
I had high hopes for him for years, but I don't think his future is at the EFC anymore.
Visit Gumby's Player Watch thread here:
3. Scott Gumbleton (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=348164)
Call Me Cake
5 May 2010, 20:59
I missed Howlett, Ben 2010
Yeah, I miss him too.
Just on the forward stucture, I have a slightly different idea of what I'd like to see.
The jury is still out on Neagle, but I'm hopeful that the penny has already dropped, and his fitness will soon enough match his outstanding potential.
I'd like to see:
werwrwerweere Hurley/Gumby werwerwer
wwerwerwerDavey
Colyer/JettawrwefwsfsdfNeaglewerwerwereMonfries (as a crumbing forward)
Hurley and Gumbleton both starting out as CHFs, and Neagle at Full Forward. Gumby to run his opponent into the ground presenting up between the half forward line and Wing, Hurley to lurk between 30-60metres, with Davey crumbing any spills and keeping the ball in the 50. Obviously it would take time for them to learn each other's game, but once they do, they'd give opposition defenders a massive head ache.
Neagle is far too dangerous not to have in the side, and with one of these guys taking the third tall, they'd be given a far greater leese on the game.
With three strong leading targets, Monfries' role would become almost redundant, meanign he could go back to playing as a crumbing forward - something he had success with in his early career - and Jetta/Colyer to be the other forward bringing defensive pressure.
Hey Whomby old boy, whilst I respect your opinion, I am wondering exactly what Neagle has shown to support your statement about his dangerousness????
The obvious being his attributes: pace of the mark, big strong body, sure hands, dead-eye dick kick.
His games that have impressed me range from the 3-goal performances in 3/4 of games on minimal fitness against the likes of Geelong and St Kilda, to the 2008 loss to Port where he had 13 of 14 contested possessions.
The biggest question mark is (and always has been) on his fitness base, and mental application, which surely aren't mutually exclusive.
I honestly think if he can get on top of this, so that he can run 100% of games out, he'd be kicking bags every few weeks. Permitting the midfield can get it to him :o
The obvious being his attributes: pace of the mark, big strong body, sure hands, dead-eye dick kick.
His games that have impressed me range from the 3-goal performances in 3/4 of games on minimal fitness against the likes of Geelong and St Kilda, to the 2008 loss to Port where he had 13 of 14 contested possessions.
The biggest question mark is (and always has been) on his fitness base, and mental application, which surely aren't mutually exclusive.
I honestly think if he can get on top of this, so that he can run 100% of games out, he'd be kicking bags every few weeks. Permitting the midfield can get it to him :o
Fair enough.... although so far he has shown very little to suggest he has the mental application to make it as an AFL player.. Although this debate has been done to death in previous threads, I just can not see him making it...
Donakebab
5 May 2010, 22:27
Gumby is not going anywhere. He lives with Jobe so leaving would be screwing over the club which has shown amazing patience in him, the fans who have kept the faith and one of his best mates who has taken him into his home and family. Not a chance in hell of that happening.
Don't know what people are worried about, loyalty is pretty strong in the AFL.
Unless you are Skeletor.
Gumby wont go to the GC...I havent seen him in a while, but he does get a bit homesick. He looks like he is enjoying his footy a bit more now so i would say he would stay, but talking to him and his old lady (the latter almost daily) about 8 months ago, he will eventually come home. I was once confident it was going to be at the end of his 2 year stint, but tbh i havent seen him nor talked to his old girl about his plans lately and he seems happier than before. In fact i will ask her when i see her next if anyone wants to know his movements?
Oddly his old girl is a staunch freo suppoter. Vehicle number plates and all haha.
Here's to hoping Gumby will stay... but given the time and effort we've invested into him I'm sure he would love to stick around. He's best mates with Jobe isn't he?
ps: @Whomb, I much prefer to see new threads on the board about each player (so long as it's not the same subject) which are then archived to the "player watched" board after a week of non-posting rather than having to monitor another board for new posts.
I highly doubt you're going to change the posting habits by persisting with that linking.
That's not criticism, just feedback. :)
ps: @Whomb, I much prefer to see new threads on the board about each player (so long as it's not the same subject) which are then archived to the "player watched" board after a week of non-posting rather than having to monitor another board for new posts.
I highly doubt you're going to change the posting habits by persisting with that linking.
That's not criticism, just feedback. :)Cheers.
We're working on how to get more people visiting there, so that's definitely worth considering. :thumbsu:
SS_Fury
11 May 2010, 15:05
had a chat with his old lady today, havent caught up with her for a few days. She says he will stay with essendon, particularly because they showed faith in him. Interestingly also said all the young fellas (which is prob 3/4 of your club) loved knights because they relate to him well, being sort of young and they find him very approachable. Definately no in-house war with the coach at all.
Lance Uppercut
11 May 2010, 15:14
had a chat with his old lady today, havent caught up with her for a few days. She says he will stay with essendon, particularly because they showed faith in him. Interestingly also said all the young fellas (which is prob 3/4 of your club) loved knights because they relate to him well, being sort of young and they find him very approachable. Definately no in-house war with the coach at all.
good to hear mate! I know your Gumby mail is rock-solid. I remember you saying a few months ago that Gumby was worried that if he didn't play some games soon he'd be chopped liver in the AFL, so I'm not surprised he's keen to repay the faith.
Cheers
Great news.
Thanks for that.
DapperDon
11 May 2010, 15:49
Fantastic news SS.
Also pass my thanks to Gumby's mum for producing such a fine specimen.
stugots
11 May 2010, 16:43
good effort by the big fella on the weekend i thought, hanging for the day we develop a sound forward structure so he can showcase his talents
in the mean time its just great to see him stringing some games together - 7 in a row! must be some sort of record;)
Frothies Mcveigh
11 May 2010, 17:06
Cheers for that SS. Great news.
ghostdog
11 May 2010, 17:32
What great news! Pleased to know, especially given the arrival of GC and GWS, that we've got a player of such integrity. Gumbleton's number is a strong candidate for my jumper :D
Also good to know the young guys have such faith in Knights :thumbsu:
Skeeta Olly
11 May 2010, 17:53
Thnaks for the news, SS.
We want updates every 3 days! :D
SS_Fury
11 May 2010, 20:47
no probs guys. There was once a point where he looked like a real chance coming back to WA, because he was injured all the time, frustrated and wasnt enjoying it. But now, although early days, he seems to be enjoying footy life at the bombers now that he is stringing games togeth and having an impact. Even his old lady said he will (and has been) better through confidence- he is very much a confidence player. Just hope the body can hold up, hes a nice bloke, always have a chat to him when he comes over on the off season.
Not sure if it's been mentioned already in the thread but who does he shack up with? Jobe?
ps: ta for the info SS
Lance Uppercut
11 May 2010, 21:21
Not sure if it's been mentioned already in the thread but who does he shack up with? Jobe?
ps: ta for the info SS
he does. He lives with Jobe & he apparently owns a cowboy hat...
Longy413
11 May 2010, 21:57
Playing him as a permanent FF would be a massive waste of one of his main attributes (endurance).
His goal where he got on the end of one in the goal square at the Lloyd end on Sunday was a great example of this.
The play started on the wing, with Watson winning a contest.
A contest that Gumby was involved in, he ran 100m+ to get on the end of that ball after he'd led up to the wing from CHF in the first place.
It was Riewoldt-esque.
Ben the Gooner
11 May 2010, 22:43
he does. He lives with Jobe & he apparently owns a cowboy hat...
I hope those two facts aren't related.:eek:
Please don't tell me he loves Le Arse as well. That would really take the cawk cake.
ghostdog
12 May 2010, 00:18
His goal where he got on the end of one in the goal square at the Lloyd end on Sunday was a great example of this.
The play started on the wing, with Watson winning a contest.
A contest that Gumby was involved in, he ran 100m+ to get on the end of that ball after he'd led up to the wing from CHF in the first place.
It was Riewoldt-esque.
Terrific word! Let's keep a lid on it though so in five years we can start bandying around 'Gumbyesque' instead.
machina
12 May 2010, 01:02
Please don't tell me he loves Le Arse as well. That would really take the cawk cake.
Jobe's twitter:
my unnamed housemate continues to be pantless, dateless and desperate. he refers to these days as saturday. 7:45 PM Feb 19th (http://twitter.com/JobeWatson/status/9367810109) via PockeTwit (http://code.google.com/p/pocketwit/)
my unnamed housemate continues to refuse to wear pants and came downstairs in only a pirate hat yesterday 10:27 PM Feb 18th (http://twitter.com/JobeWatson/status/9323411135) via PockeTwit (http://code.google.com/p/pocketwit/)
bombermick
12 May 2010, 14:05
Jobe's twitter:
my unnamed housemate continues to be pantless, dateless and desperate. he refers to these days as saturday. 7:45 PM Feb 19th (http://twitter.com/JobeWatson/status/9367810109) via PockeTwit (http://code.google.com/p/pocketwit/)
my unnamed housemate continues to refuse to wear pants and came downstairs in only a pirate hat yesterday 10:27 PM Feb 18th (http://twitter.com/JobeWatson/status/9323411135) via PockeTwit (http://code.google.com/p/pocketwit/)
Ha-ha priceless. I hope when Jobe said "only a pirate hat", he didn't mean only a pirate hat.
The Donners
12 May 2010, 15:01
His goal where he got on the end of one in the goal square at the Lloyd end on Sunday was a great example of this.
The play started on the wing, with Watson winning a contest.
A contest that Gumby was involved in, he ran 100m+ to get on the end of that ball after he'd led up to the wing from CHF in the first place.
It was Riewoldt-esque.
Yeah, that warmed the cockles!
Eleven 38
12 May 2010, 15:49
Oh dear
x2..
Slattery_20
12 May 2010, 15:56
Why would you a) care or b) draw such a link?
Pretty sure if a guy with that high a profile was gay and didn't want people to know about it, they wouldn't have let that get onto twitter.
Lance Uppercut
12 May 2010, 16:10
not that it matters, but it's clearly larking about... who hasn't shared a household with other males in their 20's & hasn't had funny shit like that going on?
Eleven 38
12 May 2010, 16:14
not that it matters, but it's clearly larking about... who hasn't shared a household with other males in their 20's & hasn't had funny shit like that going on?
exactly, im sure if gumby had twitter hed have said jobe started it and it was actually called naked thursdays or something :D
I love that Jobe and Gumby live together. He's clearly taken the young star under his wing, even when you look back to 2008 when Gumby broken down; Jobe was the one consoling him right from the start.
For a player of such importance to our future, it's good to know that he's got the captain just down the hallway, so to speak.
I have heard rumours about Jobe, and:
a) it wouldn't surprise me
b) I couldn't care less. I'd have more time for a homosexual man with his head screwed on than a womanising prick with no respect for women.
Call Me Cake
12 May 2010, 20:39
http://i40.tinypic.com/34pc00i.gif
Just keeps improving and improving.
I love that Jobe and Gumby live together. He's clearly taken the young star under his wing, even when you look back to 2008 when Gumby broken down; Jobe was the one consoling him right from the start.
For a player of such importance to our future, it's good to know that he's got the captain just down the hallway, so to speak.
I have heard rumours about Jobe, and:
a) it wouldn't surprise me
b) I couldn't care less. I'd have more time for a homosexual man with his head screwed on than a womanising prick with no respect for women.
You must have some pretty ordinary rumour sources.
Jobe's been going out with a very attractive girl, Ella, for some time.
As for Gumby's alleged behaviour, I lived in college at Uni and that doesn't sound half as bad as what some of the country boys got up to there.
HyperAgressiveDonk
12 May 2010, 22:29
Gumbleton will 100% re-sign with Essendon if he already hasn't. As someone stated before, Essendon have been super to him, by showing patience, faith and perseverance throughout his lengthy spells on the sidelines and the least he could do is re-sign on the dotted line.
You must have some pretty ordinary rumour sources.
Jobe's been going out with a very attractive girl, Ella, for some time.Oh, well there you go. As I said it wouldn't worry me either way.As for Gumby's alleged behaviour, I lived in college at Uni and that doesn't sound half as bad as what some of the country boys got up to there.True. Still humorous, nonetheless.
Towno78
13 May 2010, 10:09
Oh, well there you go. As I said it wouldn't worry me either way.True. Still humorous, nonetheless.
But how would we get father-son picks out of a gay man?
But how would we get father-son pricks out of a gay man?
efa.
/flame shield on
Ben the Gooner
13 May 2010, 10:25
Oh dear.:o:D
Howard Moon
13 May 2010, 14:29
Saw gumby at the vic market a couple of saturdays ago before the Hawks game (hes a tall unit up close!)
He was buying some stuff and was with a nice young girl that looked somewhat like a gf.
could be another bf rumour put to bed.
Lance Uppercut
13 May 2010, 14:40
Saw gumby at the vic market a couple of saturdays ago before the Hawks game (hes a tall unit up close!)
He was buying some stuff and was with a nice young girl that looked somewhat like a gf.
could be another bf rumour put to bed.
mate, no-one thinks Gumby is gay. In fact, I hear quite the opposite, that he's very popular with the ladies, and he loves them too.
I heard he's smashed so much box that's what hurt his back! ;) :p
Smyth94
13 May 2010, 19:54
mate, no-one thinks Gumby is gay. In fact, I hear quite the opposite, that he's very popular with the ladies, and he loves them too.
I heard he's smashed so much box that's what hurt his back! ;) :p
I bumped into Gumby just before pre-season started at this wicked house party I managed to stumble into.
I can confirm that he is an animal on the party scene.
Daytripper
13 May 2010, 20:13
I bumped into Gumby just before pre-season started at this wicked house party I managed to stumble into.
I can confirm that he is an animal on the party scene.
Pears & Hooker are a deadly combination both on and off the field.
Reimers is just out there.
Gumby was pretty quiet I thought. Hangs around a bit with Lonners and Jobe. That might have changed though.
The WA boys like to have a good time.
ghostdog
13 May 2010, 20:26
mate, no-one thinks Gumby is gay. In fact, I hear quite the opposite, that he's very popular with the ladies, and he loves them too.
I heard he's smashed so much box that's what hurt his back! ;) :p
Just wanted to let you know how much I like the expression 'smashed box' :D
Oh, well there you go. As I said it wouldn't worry me either way.True. Still humorous, nonetheless.
Very humourous.
Seems like quite a character; footy clubs need blokes like that.
Giggidy Giggidy
14 May 2010, 09:23
I bumped into Gumby just before pre-season started at this wicked house party I managed to stumble into.
I can confirm that he is an animal on the party scene.
Careful!
The Donners
14 May 2010, 13:55
Pears & Hooker are a deadly combination both on and off the field.
Reimers is just out there.
Gumby was pretty quiet I thought. Hangs around a bit with Lonners and Jobe. That might have changed though.
The WA boys like to have a good time.
You sound like a stalker DT! Hahaha
Daytripper
14 May 2010, 15:23
You sound like a stalker DT! Hahaha
LOL - not me mate. Not with 2 kids anyway. My idea of a big night these days is half a dozen crownies on the couch.
Just know a few people who mix in their circles.