Rottnest Razorbacks 2010 Thread

[peterss]

Rottnest continue to draft WA talent

The Rottnest Razorbacks have continued to draft promising WA youngsters in the draft by snaring rebounding defender Brad Sheppard with Pick 6 and impressive midfielder Kane Lucas with pick 9....The Razorbacks have one pick remaining in the draft...A club spokesman had this to say on draft proceeding's so far.

"With Brad Sheppard it was certainly a needs pick as we were after a rebounding defender who can eventually play through the middle later on in his career....Brad's quality of disposal is one of the main reason's we picked him at Pick 6 over some other players who you may believe are rated a better player then Brad but we have full faith in Brad and look forward to seeing him down at training tomorrow morning."

"In Kane Lucas we have a quality young midfielder to add to our already impressive list of young midfielders......We were undecided on this pick as we had some players on our draft list who we wanted but thought they would be drafted sooner but they werent so we had to make a decision and we went with Kane who will fit into our midfield perfectly. Brad Sewell has already asked to take Kane under his wings and develop him as soon as possible....He will be a quality player for us"

Asked on who they will take with their last pick the clubs spokesman said this...

"Well so far we have added a rebounding mid sized defender and a midfielder so you would imagine we would be looking at some kind of KP prospect. With ex captain PAvlich being traded a KP forward may be chased but we cant say to much until we see whose available at the time of our next pick"

[peterss]

Rottnest wfinalise list by wlecoming Mumford

Rottnest Razorbacks have tonight finalised their list for the 2010 season by drafting ruckman Shane Mumford to the club. Coach peterss had this to say...

"We are happy with the drafting of Mumford to the club....We were tempted to go after a key position forward after the trading of pavlich but after going through the list of available players and seeing Shane available we decided to pick him"

"We have to young ruckmen in Naitanui and Griffin but still see them as developing ruckman and then theres also Tippett who can also play in the ruck but we want him as a forward mainly so bringing in Shane gives us three potential options in the ruck and its what we needed seeing as all three are young and still developing"

"We rate Shane highly and definately see him playing some games for us next season and we look forward to seeing him at training for the first time tomorrow morning"

[peterss]

Rottnest delist Davis making room for PSD pick

Rottnest Razorbacks have today confirmed that young defender Ryan Davis has been delisted by the club after a mutual agreement between both parties.

Rottnest will continue pay out 75% of his contract in this season's TPP.

As a result of this delistment it allows Rottnest to take 1 pick in the pre-season draft along with some rookies in the rookie draft.

Club spokeman Mustapha Rumancola had this to say.

"We wish Davis well in his future, whatever that may be...He came to us a few days ago to say that he was looking at leaving the club to take up a career elsewhere so we worked out an agreement that satisfied both parties."

"It now gives us one pick in the pre-season draft and as for who we take with this pick depends on where in the draft our pick is and who is available at the time....It also allows us to add some rookies to our list also in the hope of developing them into senior players in the future"

[peterss]

Yet another WA Product joins Rottnest's senior list.

After the delisting of Ryan Davis the Razorbacks have added yet another WA youngster in former Peel Thunder midfielder Ben Howlett to the senior list.

A club spokesman said this today.

"This announcment is a bit late as he joined us before christmas but today was the first day back at work for everyone in the office (Players and coach were only ones doing stuff)....From all reports Ben has been training the house down and the coaching staff have been very impressed with his work rate and how he has settled in so quickly."

The former Peel Thunder midfielder had this to say at todays announcment.

"Its been great training with the lads and getting a pre-season game or two under my belt.....I feel great and am aiming to surprise a few and get a debut game in a razorbacks jumper in round 1."

Also in todays announcment the club confirmed and officially welcomed the new rookies to the club.

[peterss]

Pre-season draft news

Rottnest today took part in their first trade of the pre-season trading period with Adam Schneider heading to Collingwood in exchange for promising rebounding defender Josh Drummond who returns to the club after a few years at other clubs.

A club spokesman had this to say at today's announcment.

"We are dissapointed to lose Adam but he approached us yesterday wanting a move over east citing family reasons for his decision....When Virgil (Collingwood coach) approached us about being interested in Scheider and offering Josh Drummond straight up we were definately intrerested so that we could give Adam his move request"

"Josh is a player we rate extremely highly and one who has played for us before aswell so its great to have him back....He will add great rebounding abilities out of defence and he still has his best football ahead of him."

"The fact that we could get him for a 3 year contract aswell made us seriously consider it as we want to build a dynasty here and Adam was out of contract and no doubt we would of had to bid for him to try retain him after this season."

Josh Durmmond was available for comment at today's announcment and had this to say.

"Its great to be back in Rottnest colours.....They are a professional club and have fantastic facilities and i cant wait to get out on the training track and show the coaching staff just exaxctly why they have done the right thing in trading for me"

"Adam has been a great servant of our club over the last few years and he is a true professional and we wish him all the best at his new club in Collingwood."

The deal would have gone ahead yesterdya but a few finer details needed clarification with the leagues administrators.

It is believed both players contract for this season will be payed by their old clubs and then from 2011 onwards the players current clubs take over the contract.

[Pie 4 Life]

Is Mitch Brown tradeable yet? Or have you decided to continue holding him against his will here?

[peterss]

Originally Posted by Pie 4 Life

Is Mitch Brown tradeable yet? Or have you decided to continue holding him against his will here?

LOL! Hes happy as larry over here in the west!

That sid feel free to make me an offer but you have to make the offer and has to be a very good one at that.....Browns on a cheap long term contract and is a gun so will be very hard for you or anyone else to get.

[peterss]

Rottnest Round 1 Selection News

Rottnest Razorbacks today finalised their side for the round one match against the Gold Coast.

The side is as follows:

FB: Paul Bower - Stephen Gilham - Jacob Surjan
HB: Joel MacDonald - Jarrad Waite - Josh Drummond
C: Ben Howlett - Tom Swift - David MacKay
HF: Stephen Hill - Mitch Brown - Kyle Reimers
FF: Eddite Betts - Kurt Tippett - Aaron Davey

RR: Nic Naitanui - Clint Jones - Brad Ebert


Int: Shane Mumford, Jarryd Morton, Chris Yarran, Andrew Raines, Kane Lucas, Brett Jones, Will Schofield, Darcy Daniher, Ryan Schoenmakers


Rottnest coach peterss had this to say about the side that was named.

"We are happy with the side and believe it can definately be competitive against the strong Gold Coast side that has been named. The players selected are the ones who have been the most impressive throughout the pre-season so they have been rewarded for their efforts with a round one selection"

"Those one the bench were very close to selection and its great to have some depth this season and no doubt theyll play their part this season but for now they have to continue to impress in the reserves and stack their claim for a senior berth."

"Bachar Houli unfortunately had to be a late withdrawal due to injury so youngter Tom Swift gets his chance in the starting side after a very impressive hitout in the reserves last week proved his fitness"

"Brad Sewell is the obvious big name missing and we still dont know exactly when he will be able to return to the side but the medical and physio staff are working with Brad to ensure that he returns at the earliest possible time"