Player Watch #6: George Wardlaw - will miss vs Geelong with virus - Blamires in

[My Left Foote]

You could say that from a supporters point of view as well.

Speak for yourself Passmore I was up and about, brimming with confidence…



Sorry, my mistake, that was 1999.

 

[SunnyBoner]

I have it on good authority that we were absolutely wrecked after last week and club was a tad worried and just glad we were able to hold on.

We should have bought in some more pace for Marvel. Hardiman, Banch and Konstanty.

 

[zoomba23]

I have it on good authority that we were absolutely wrecked after last week and club was a tad worried and just glad we were able to hold on.

I reckon some smarter positioning would've helped with that. You don't have to chase so much tail when you actually mark the defensive side of a marking contest rather than hoping the ball leaks out to you goal-side. We took some similar gambles against Essendon too, only it actually sometimes worked because our opponent's primary goal for three quarters seemed to be to **** things up

 

[giantroo]

 

[zoomba23]

Can't fault the logic at this stage. Be still, my dysfunctional nerves

 

[Dinkers]

I wouldn't concern myself with where the Law will be playing in 2027. Unless you dislike North Melb.

 

[Nylex]

We are so much better when George is out on the field.
His energy, ground ball attack, defense, pressure lifts the team considerably.
Happy for him to continue playing 50% game time to ensure we keep him injury free

 

[Merlin007]

Can't fault the logic at this stage. Be still, my dysfunctional nerves

True, but I think it's the club's logic too. Wardlaw would (not unreasonably) be thinking of a long term contract, and the club would (not unreasonably) be thinking that's a risk.

If both parties are happy to await developments, I think that's a good thing

 

[7577969923]

I wouldn't concern myself with where the Law will be playing in 2027. Unless you dislike North Melb.

There are plenty of guys who will play against North in the coming years and will be left thinking, "I fought the Law and the law won!".

 

[shinboner magic]

Was good to have him back.

Didn’t look as frenetic as usual

 

[KiwiRoo]

Was good to have him back.

Didn’t look as frenetic as usual

I noticed that too. Still very lively but more measured

 

[FlyHigh18]

Was good to have him back.

Didn’t look as frenetic as usual

I noticed that too. Still very lively but more measured

I forgot to mention, after the siren went and during celebrations he was limping off field. Noticed is when he was walking sir by side with sheez.

Could just be a cramp, but I reckon he’s cooked.

 

[Merlin007]

I forgot to mention, after the siren went and during celebrations he was limping off field. Noticed is when he was walking sir by side with sheez.

Could just be a cramp, but I reckon he’s cooked.

trained with the orange mids today according to the excellent reports from Chadwiko

 

[Themanbun]

I forgot to mention, after the siren went and during celebrations he was limping off field. Noticed is when he was walking sir by side with sheez.

Could just be a cramp, but I reckon he’s cooked.

Sometimes you just get sore in ways that make you limp after a match and it resolves with normal recovery

 

[FlyHigh18]

trained with the orange mids today according to the excellent reports from Chadwiko

How did he look Chad?

 

[Chadwiko]

How did he look Chad?

As I wrote in the training reports thread, he wore the orange top all day and never looked like he was going at 100%.

My assumption is that he was being 'managed' by the trainers/physios and told to just go slow today and jog through the session.

 

[Whippet1]

It’s not inconceivable that they’re training him to play at a lesser intensity to allow him to get through a block of games.
He doesn’t need to be crazy frantic on the field to be effective. Orange vest for the season George.

 

[Flawed Genius]

What more can be said. Heart and soul.

 

[TruRoo]

he’s rocky balboa

 

[Only Forwards]

He lifted us.

 

[Aberration]

Best quarter I've seen a North Melbourne player play for a long time.

Inspirational.

Shinboner.

 

[Dinkers]

KB would say he's got those go gadget arms. Always gets a hand into disrupt the opposition play.
Or of course the way he throws himself onto opponents boots is also kind of fu ken awesome

 

[TREMBANYAMA]

What more can be said. Heart and soul.

It’s night and day when he’s not on. So desperate and inspirational. Fought off hordes of Baggers and laid tackle after tackle.

I just want his body to hold up.

 

[Swallow_Wood]

****ing animal

 

[Devington]

You'd almost consider letting him have an extra 10 minute break after the third quarter just so he can do this every week.

He's a freak.