Past Player - James Moss
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Bummer. That probably explains why he hasn't been given a go over the preseason. Anyone know what's wrong with him, or how long they expect him to be out for?
Bummer. That probably explains why he hasn't been given a go over the preseason. Anyone know what's wrong with him, or how long they expect him to be out for?
Re: #43 - James Moss
I know this is a big call but I honestly think Moss is in the top 5 youngsters at the club. His foot skills are amazing and probably on a par with Walker, easily the top 2 at the club anyway in terms of youngsters. And then there's his marking ability which is elite. On top of those things at 188cm he moves well enough and he's very courageous. I can't believe he's still on our rookie list but assuming his rehab from hip surguery goes to plan and he can play some good footy this year, I have no doubt he'll be upgraded at years end.
He is 'MY' boy. Gun, get on it.
I know this is a big call but I honestly think Moss is in the top 5 youngsters at the club. His foot skills are amazing and probably on a par with Walker, easily the top 2 at the club anyway in terms of youngsters. And then there's his marking ability which is elite. On top of those things at 188cm he moves well enough and he's very courageous. I can't believe he's still on our rookie list but assuming his rehab from hip surguery goes to plan and he can play some good footy this year, I have no doubt he'll be upgraded at years end.
He is 'MY' boy. Gun, get on it.
Re: #43 - James Moss
I really like Moss. This hip injury wont help his reported fitness concerns though. Hopefully this surgery fixes it all up for good.
I really like Moss. This hip injury wont help his reported fitness concerns though. Hopefully this surgery fixes it all up for good.
Re: #43 - James Moss
Pretty strong call Drumm!
We all know about his awesome foot skills but is his marking as good as you say? That adds up to a pretty exciting package if you are right!
Reading over my comments from a few months ago, I'd love to see him start to win more of the ball this season. For my money that was the only thing he was really lacking last year.
I'm certainly a fan. Anyone who kicks as well as he does earns my love
Pretty strong call Drumm!
We all know about his awesome foot skills but is his marking as good as you say? That adds up to a pretty exciting package if you are right!
Reading over my comments from a few months ago, I'd love to see him start to win more of the ball this season. For my money that was the only thing he was really lacking last year.
I'm certainly a fan. Anyone who kicks as well as he does earns my love
Re: #43 - James Moss
I agree with Drummond. The kid is very polished, and I can see him taking over from Andrew Mcleod across half back as our go to man.
Only thing he needs to do is find more of the pill.
I agree with Drummond. The kid is very polished, and I can see him taking over from Andrew Mcleod across half back as our go to man.
Only thing he needs to do is find more of the pill.
Re: #43 - James Moss
Mossy Just can't get back on the park. About two months ago I emailed Schwerdty and asked how he was going, he said they were hoping he'd be back on his feet training in "5 to 6 weeks". Since that time has obviously past, I sent him another email and got this response.
Tragic
Mossy
Just can't get back on the park. About two months ago I emailed Schwerdty and asked how he was going, he said they were hoping he'd be back on his feet training in "5 to 6 weeks". Since that time has obviously past, I sent him another email and got this response.Stephen Schwerdt said:
Tragic
Re: #43 - James Moss
Terrible stuff. How can it be so serious??! Can't believe a talented player like this could endure such a terrible run with injury and at such a young age.
You'd imagine he'll be delisted but I hope we rookie list him again because if he can get his body right he'll be worth it. So disappointing, I had high expectations for Mossy this year.
Terrible stuff.
How can it be so serious??! Can't believe a talented player like this could endure such a terrible run with injury and at such a young age. You'd imagine he'll be delisted but I hope we rookie list him again because if he can get his body right he'll be worth it. So disappointing, I had high expectations for Mossy this year.
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Yeah, me too, I just loved the look of his skills and was hoping he'd get a touch more of the ball, but his entire year has been destroyed
I don't know if he'll be delisted but I'll wager we'll try to rookie him for a third season - unless the doctor's advice is that he's just not going to get any better
Such a waste of talent
Yeah, me too, I just loved the look of his skills and was hoping he'd get a touch more of the ball, but his entire year has been destroyed
I don't know if he'll be delisted but I'll wager we'll try to rookie him for a third season - unless the doctor's advice is that he's just not going to get any better
Such a waste of talent
Re: #43 - James Moss
How can we Rookie him for a third season with out delisting him first though?
I haven't seen a lot of him but from what you lot are all saying he sounds like he'd be worth it if he could get his body right. Wonder if the club are thinking along the same lines?
How can we Rookie him for a third season with out delisting him first though?
I haven't seen a lot of him but from what you lot are all saying he sounds like he'd be worth it if he could get his body right. Wonder if the club are thinking along the same lines?
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Yeah, but there's the usual "gentleman's agreement" for other clubs not to pick him up. Whether it is kept or not, who knows.
I admit, I'm biased despite not having seen a huge amount, but gee, he's just got the most beautiful kick, and a decent size. If we can't turn that into a decent player we're in trouble. (Assuming he gets over his injury).
I tried asking Schwerdty about the likelihood of rerookieing him but got nothing from him
Yeah, but there's the usual "gentleman's agreement" for other clubs not to pick him up. Whether it is kept or not, who knows.
I admit, I'm biased despite not having seen a huge amount, but gee, he's just got the most beautiful kick, and a decent size. If we can't turn that into a decent player we're in trouble. (Assuming he gets over his injury).
I tried asking Schwerdty about the likelihood of rerookieing him but got nothing from him
Re: #43 - James Moss
Well we'll just have to wait and see. It's definitely going to be an interesting off season regardless.
Yeah, but there's the usual "gentleman's agreement" for other clubs not to pick him up. Whether it is kept or not, who knows.
I admit, I'm biased despite not having seen a huge amount, but gee, he's just got the most beautiful kick, and a decent size. If we can't turn that into a decent player we're in trouble. (Assuming he gets over his injury).
I tried asking Schwerdty about the likelihood of rerookieing him but got nothing from him
Well we'll just have to wait and see. It's definitely going to be an interesting off season regardless.
Re: #43 - James Moss
Thought it would be worth mentioning that James was listed in today's grand final SANFL budget as a retiring player from league SANFL.
I didn't realise his injury, hip I believe, was quite that bad. Thats a real shame for him if thats his reason for retiring.
Thought it would be worth mentioning that James was listed in today's grand final SANFL budget as a retiring player from league SANFL.
I didn't realise his injury, hip I believe, was quite that bad. Thats a real shame for him if thats his reason for retiring.
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Re: #43 - James Moss
Two years ago the kid finds out he's been rookie listed by Adelaide while he's representing South Australia at the U/19 national cricket championships... at this stage he's got the world at his feet with irons in the fire with two sports.
24 months later and he's got nothing. A footballer career that is threatened by injury and a cricket career that has been on hold for two years.
The worst bit is that I believe his hip problem is something that he was born with and may not improve? He could be done and dusted at 20 years of age. Really hope not and that he comes good with some time off. The league footy he played with Centrals a couple of years ago was excellent. I would have loved to see his long kicking and clean skills off the half back line for the Crows.
Yeah I saw that. What an absolute tragedy.
Two years ago the kid finds out he's been rookie listed by Adelaide while he's representing South Australia at the U/19 national cricket championships... at this stage he's got the world at his feet with irons in the fire with two sports.
24 months later and he's got nothing. A footballer career that is threatened by injury and a cricket career that has been on hold for two years.
The worst bit is that I believe his hip problem is something that he was born with and may not improve? He could be done and dusted at 20 years of age. Really hope not and that he comes good with some time off. The league footy he played with Centrals a couple of years ago was excellent. I would have loved to see his long kicking and clean skills off the half back line for the Crows.
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And speaking of the Budget, didn't even get one. It was one of the reasons I went as I've got every one this decade and it was just one disaster after another today.
Worst day ever.
Shocking stuff. I think he'll take next season off and try and get the hip right. If he can, he might return the following year.
And speaking of the Budget, didn't even get one. It was one of the reasons I went as I've got every one this decade and it was just one disaster after another today.
Worst day ever.
Re: #43 - James Moss
An absolute tragedy. A season off from the SANFL means he's at least a couple of years away from even attempting an AFL comeback which, at the moment at least, looks impossible anyway.
So much promise cut down so early, it's very cruel.
An absolute tragedy. A season off from the SANFL means he's at least a couple of years away from even attempting an AFL comeback which, at the moment at least, looks impossible anyway.
So much promise cut down so early, it's very cruel.
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Re: #43 - James Moss
I played cricket against him at Stansbury last year with Bernie, very good cricketer.
I played cricket against him at Stansbury last year with Bernie, very good cricketer.
I'm not sure how reliable this is, but I heard yesterday that Moss had the operation on his hip to shorten his longer leg and it never healed properly, or something to that effect...
He looked good in that T20 charity thing against Port earlier this year.
(he was playing right?) Good luck in the future mate.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/86302/default.aspx
Could, and/or should have this saved James Moss' position at the club? Or was it a joint decision to have him delisted?
He could have been kept on again this year, hopefully have a preseason and a non-injury-interrupted season and shown his real worth.
Pretty sure we delisted him before this rule came into effect by the sounds of it.
Could, and/or should have this saved James Moss' position at the club? Or was it a joint decision to have him delisted?
He could have been kept on again this year, hopefully have a preseason and a non-injury-interrupted season and shown his real worth.
Pretty sure we delisted him before this rule came into effect by the sounds of it.
I think his injury was too serious, especially considering he retired from SANFL football.
