News Ricky Henderson re-signs (Extended until end of 2017)

[Hank93]

http://www.afc.com.au/news/2014-07-24/hendos-hanging-around

Henderson said he has confidence in the Club’s future.

“I like where our Club is heading,” he said.

“We have a talented young team and a coaching group, which I think can bring the best out of me and the rest of the boys.

“I also enjoy the Adelaide lifestyle.”

Head of Football David Noble said Henderson was the versatile type of player that every club needs.

“Ricky is such an important player for us and to have him commit for an extended period is great,” Noble said.

“He has returned from a long lay-off and wasted no time showing everyone how effective he can be off half back. His decision also reflects how comfortable and settled he now feels in Adelaide.”

Contract was going to end at the end of next year, extended until the end of 2017.

 

[Gets!]

bloody great news.

Onya Hendo!!

 

[SydCrow]

cue Hendomania

 

[footy4ever]

Two thumbs up.

 

[StonesThrow]

Good

 

[Vooligan]

Very good news. At his best, he's a very good player. I'm glad we've locked him away.

 

[azza77]

HENDOOOOOOOO

This has made my day!

 

[JP Sauce]

Good news, very important player.

 

[mcday]

Great signing. There have been some worrying rumours over the last year about his future in Adelaide, so well done to the club for locking him up.

 

[Redleg Crow]

Good signing. Would have been number one trade bait rumour without this,so we'll need to find someone else!

 

[Hank93]

Interesting last quote.

“He has returned from a long lay-off and wasted no time showing everyone how effective he can be off half back. His decision also reflects how comfortable and settled he now feels in Adelaide.”

He NOW feels in Adelaide. Does that suggest that previous rumours of him feeling a bit uneasy were true?

 

[Jinglebells32]

Good stuff Hendo.

 

[Smithalicious]

Glad to have him staying in Adelaide. His run and kick from defense will be invaluable with our setup.

We now have Smith, Hendo and Jaensch in the back half so won't hurt as much if one get injured/dropped or moved into midfield/forward, etc.

 

[Crows Dynasty]

Good news, very important player.

Really good news! ... we need his speed, and ability to run carry and kick long. The rumours of him being open to a move worried me a lot.
Good player. Very good last year. Hopefully will keep improving this year (to the level of pre-injury 2013) and that will improve our chances of making the 8.

So the signings this year: Hendo - pace- good long kick ; Charlie - pace+ ; Smith - pace - good leg; Josh Jenkins - good pace for a big man.
Is this a coincidence or does it reflect our list management strategy for 2014 to focus on our need to shore up our speed, and outside spread, run and carry, and good kicking (with Smith and Hendo at least) . Will we see this strategy in our priorities for the draft? I would like to see at least one more player who is really quick added,and one extra KPD's also with a ruck coming in as a more mature player (22ish yo) from another club.

Well done Noble.

 

[beartoo]

Great news. At his best he can be a key to our rise up the ladder next year. I just hope he can stay on the park and shake the injury curse he has been under since starting with us.

 

[Vooligan]

.....Wait. Was this our "List Management Announcement" we heard was coming?

 

[Cap]

We must be confident of a win......

 

[rocket18]

That is great news, I love the flexibility Hendo brings to the side with his height and pace. I reckon there is plenty of improvement left in him too.

Thought this would be Monday news though, perhaps the change of management thinking is starting already.

 

[The Big Sauce]

Happy with this, he definitely must be settled in order to recommit a year early.

I'm also happy that we were proactive in getting him locked away.

It's good to get a couple locked away because next year is a big year in terms of holding our list together.

 

[Mattrox]

Great news.

 

[Gets!]

.....Wait. Was this our "List Management Announcement" we heard was coming?

I reckon that will be more along the lines of 'insert new recruiting officer' etc

 

[Footypie32]

Great stuff, Hendo. Can't wait til he's back in the team.

 

[lunacy]

Interesting last quote.

“He has returned from a long lay-off and wasted no time showing everyone how effective he can be off half back. His decision also reflects how comfortable and settled he now feels in Adelaide.”

He NOW feels in Adelaide. Does that suggest that previous rumours of him feeling a bit uneasy were true?

Hendo also said he loves the Adelaide lifestyle.

 

[betterthanu]

Great stuff, Hendo. Can't wait til he's back in the team.

3 weeks ago?

 

[Footypie32]

3 weeks ago?

Haha, yep. Forgot about that.