Delisted 20. Ryan Gardner (2016 - 2018)

[The rabbi]

Sure he's been named there on a team announcement, but that's not the same thing as proof that he'll play up forward for some or all of the game. Be interesting to see what actually happens.

Behold the proof.

 

[Hamingja]

When they play you of position like that in the VFL it pretty much signals last chance saloon. Very hard to go defender to forward. Forward to defender is more common.

 

[Turbocat]

"GEELONG is preparing to again experiment playing key defender Ryan Gardner up forward in the VFL when the Cats host Williamstown at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday morning.

Gardner has been named at centre half-forward for Geelong’s crucial clash against the fifth-placed Seagulls as the Cats look to get their season back on track following two narrow losses to Collingwood and Essendon the past fortnight".

http://www.krockfootball.com.au/vfl-news/gardner-to-go-forward/

How did he go... a real chance or last chance saloon? Does the Sav injury give him some light at the end of the tunnel?

 

[Shai]

How did he go... a real chance or last chance saloon? Does the Sav injury give him some light at the end of the tunnel?

From the VFL posts I seen, he kicked the 1st goal; what happened from there.?

 

[Turbocat]

From the VFL posts I seen, he kicked the 1st goal; what happened from there.?

good question.

 

[The rabbi]

How did he go... a real chance or last chance saloon? Does the Sav injury give him some light at the end of the tunnel?

I wasn't there Turbo. But he did only kick the one goal.
But with the loss of Ratugolea there is the possibility of the debut of Timm House, Ryan Abbott, or (less likely imho) Ryan Gardner.

 

[Turbocat]

I wasn't there Turbo. But he did only kick the one goal.
But with the loss of Ratugolea there is the possibility of the debut of Timm House, Ryan Abbott, or (less likely imho) Ryan Gardner.

My bet is Buzza gets a go. Might not hurt to take the queenslander back home

 

[The rabbi]

My bet is Buzza gets a go. Might not hurt to take the queensland back home

Actually, I forgot all about Buzza.

 

[David the Cat]

Buzza will get the nod before the others.

 

[Shai]

Ok, from my '17 vision of Gardner, he is a defender.

Could he have been playing fwd to hone his skills by any chance.? Not like the VFL is for development

 

[The rabbi]

Ok, from my '17 vision of Gardner, he is a defender.

Could he have been playing fwd to hone his skills by any chance.? Not like the VFL is for development

We are shy on genuine KPF's with the injury to Esava. Although, they may feel that we are reasonably well served for taller defenders, (even though we have two on the side lines and House can play defence) and they may want to have a look at Gardner in the forward line as he has the physical attributes of a KPP. There is really only one way to find out if he can play a KPF role. Play him there over an extended period.

Also, with Hawkins turning 30 in July and Harry Taylor will be 32 next week, we probably need to start to develop another KPD/F given we have a couple on the list who have not played AFL as yet.

 

[dazbroncos]

Gards has been delisted by the club.

Shame as I thought he'd do ok down back but wth BLitz and Henry stepping up, much like Hamling just never got a look in.

Thanks and all the best

http://www.geelongcats.com.au/news/2018-09-11/cats-delist-six

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