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To me he sounds like a guy that's not sure of his place in the pecking order yet & doesn't want to step on any toes.It doesn't inspire great confidence. We'll wait and see next season.
What he wanted to say;
I'm homesick already. I've f*****g made the wrong decision here, how long's my contract, I just don't want to be here. Where are the players, has this club even got them, or yeah half the list was traded for s**t picks maybe I can get my self delisted and enter the PSD and get back to Geelong where I realy wanna be.
#13 – Trent West
Previous number/s12 (at Geelong)
Notable #13’s at the Lions
Kevin Wright (1952-61)
Bernie Harris (1987-90)
Martin Pike (29001-2005)
Martin Pike (29001-2005)
Geelong recruit Trent West is likely to play deep in attack and back up Matthew Leuenberger in the ruck, leaving the likes of Jordan Lisle, Stefan Martin, Luke McGuane and young cubs Marco Paparone and Michael Close fighting for a game as a third tall.
Former Geelong premiership ruckman Trent West, set to play alongside Jonathan Brown in the forward line this season, is among the handful of experienced troops selected for the opening hit-out.
Former Geelong ruckman Trent West was probably beaten in the second half but ended with 25 hit-outs.
Brisbane Lions Vice-Captain Tom Rockliff shared his thoughts on Thursday night's NAB Challenge practice match against Hawthorn at Etihad Stadium.
Rockliff, who was rested from the Lions' side, took control of the Brisbane Lions’ official Twitter account (@brisbanelions) during the second quarter of the match to provide a unique match commentary for fans.
5. THE forward line remains Leppitsch’s great headache.
Trent West has first dibs on a position alongside Jonathan Brown and he must become a marking target to add value to this side.
He can ruck in bursts but was asked to shoulder the load in Matthew Leuenberger’s absence last night and was well beaten.
A little surprised by that hit-out count. I thought he was getting slaughtered in the tap work but that's an OK output.
Trent West: The Geelong premiership ruckman has been traded in to help ease the load on Leuenberger. Leppitsch wants to play two genuine ruckmen so West will play a vital role.
Inside Football Player Rating - BLvGCS - NAB Challenge 2.
2/10 – Former Cat thrown in during second half and didn't impact as he would have liked.
-- Ben Casanella, Inside Football Thursday, February 27, 2014, Match Review BLvGCS
The recruitment of Trent West could prove critical for the Brisbane Lions’ fortunes this season, with the former Geelong premiership ruckman displaying a level of versatility that would have pleased Justin Leppitsch and his coaching staff.
West was recruited first and foremost to support Matthew Leuenberger in the ruck, but also understood that he may be required to pinch-hit up forward on occasion - even though prior to joining the Lions, he had kicked just 23 goals from 54 games with the Cats (an average of 0.4 goals per game).
But against reigning premiers Hawthorn last Saturday, West produced a career-high hail of three goals – two of which came during a purple patch in the third term which narrowed the margin to just two points.
He also had five clearances – the most of any ruckman on the ground – collected 12 disposals, and effected 15 hitouts.