Timmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay and Radar also agreed that in their opinion North Melburne now have the most potent triumvirate of big men in the AFL, in Petrie, Hale and H. They thought long and hard during an ad break for another combo more dangerous and they couldn't think of one!
Maher also asked H whether or not Wellsy would finally fulfill his promise? He prefaced it by saying that people expect more because every now and then they see what he's capable of, and it's a blistering ability to take over and influence a result singlehandedly. Hamish said he felt Daniel, after a slow start to season '08, had a sensational final 15 or 16 rounds, and added that he's up for it this year for sure.
He kept returning to the point that many of our players have had their first injury free preseason in the last few and, when asked where we'd find improvement from for season 2009, he said that our second and third year players are much better for another Summer's workout and with a further year of maturity.
On Ziebell, he said that Jack had made a big impression with the experienced players since his arrival, after the buffoons asked him which of the new players had he been most impressed with. He said that Jack handles himself very well around the place and has earnt the respect of everyone.
I agree with kangalover that it was a brief, but very well handled interview from the big man.
It sounds like trade week's ill feelings are long gone and that the playing group are both well prepared physically and mentally, and confident of an even better showing in 2009.
If I think of anything else said I'll add it here. Thanks kl
T'toes