News Barlow to be delisted

[maccamk]

Still can't believe he is gone... Before he broke that leg I though he would be our first Charlie winner.... But the came fyfe

 

[Freo Shark]

Sad to see Barlow go, I hope he has a good career in the GC. Hope he comes home to us to coach. Hes purple thru and thru.

 

[Nickos66]

Zarke just posted:

Barlow's goodbye drinks

Jeez, even Byron Schammer's in there.

 

[Lach72]

Jeez, even Byron Schammer's in there.

Rhys Palmer too

 

[Unique Name]

http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au...l/news-story/493f494a4ed51e452449a6f3ab2c900b


Former Fremantle Dockers veteran and new Gold Coast Suns recruit Michael Barlow aces 2km time trial

Connor O’Brien, Gold Coast Bulletin
November 22, 2016 12:00am
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GOLD Coast recruit Michael Barlow wasted little time in putting his best foot forward to smash any questions about his fitness.

The 28-year-old recently joined the Suns as a delisted free agent, having been cut by Fremantle after seven seasons in the west. Barlow played 13 games in 2016 before a shoulder injury requiring surgery ended his season in July.

But Barlow starred in his first official day of pre-season training on the Coast yesterday, blitzing a field of about 20 Suns in a 2km time trial.

The man with 126 AFL appearances to his name easily eclipsed the seven-minute barrier to finish first.

Matt Shaw, Aaron Hall, Alex Sexton, Pearce Hanley and Tom Lynch were among others running well, with triathlete Courtney Atkinson watching on.

For all his effort, the man at the rear of the field was big Sam Day – more than a minute behind the leaders. Day, though, is said to be as quick as any across a sprint distance.

Barlow’s performance is an excellent first impression as an intense competition for opportunities in the midfield looms.

Suns coach Rodney Eade indicated the former Docker will be a likely starter in his side’s 2017 season opener against Brisbane, along with fellow recruits Hanley, Jarryd Lyons and Jarrod Witts.

“There is a few spots up for grabs which is pleasing,” he said.

“Obviously the four new players from other clubs, we think they are in for Round 1, everything going well. We think at least two of the picks in the draft will at least be pushing for Round 1 as well so it’s a whole new team.”

The Suns head to the draft on Friday with four top 10 picks (numbers four, six, eight and 10) at their disposal and, as reported by the Bulletin, are intent on snaring some midfield talent.

Meanwhile, Eade said David Swallow is progressing well after a couple of injury-hit years and is well on track to be right for Round 1.

Michael Rischitelli, Touk Miller and Matt Rosa were among those focusing on skills work in the rehabilitation group, nursing their way towards main squad training.

Eade believes the club can enjoy a positive 2017 campaign if they are not subjected to the same injury crises of the last two seasons.

“If we can have a reasonable run we’re pretty confident we will do OK,” he said, taking encouragement from their efforts when severely undermanned last year.

“… I thought our form was quite encouraging so with an influx of some new talent plus the injured players getting back, we’re fairly confident we can push any team.”

 

[theGav56]

Barlow writing a new chapter. Love it.

 

[SHill Shall]

He's a unifying force - his leaving drinks invite list confirms that.

Reckon we'll miss him, despite all our ins.

 

[UFO Tatsu]

GCS, this is how you train your players.

 

[ChimpaWompa]

does this say more about Barlow or the Gold Coast

 

[PurpleWizard]

does this say more about Barlow or the Gold Coast

Barlow finished 3rd for us last year.

 

[salim malik]

Endurance running was always a plus for Mike . Not so much the speed work . You have to love the guy . Always gives it his optimum .

 

[K Man]

Barlow finished 3rd for us last year.

And the two that beat him are now gone

 

[rgauci]

And the two that beat him are now gone

Brad Hill who we added would be stiff competition.

 

[Alfonz]

So Barlow's legs are still good. If his shoulder is OK, he will be a top 5 player for GC. The B&F isn't out of his reach if Lynch or GAJ miss games. Hope he sticks it right up us.

 

[Sweetback]

So Barlow's legs are still good. If his shoulder is OK, he will be a top 5 player for GC. The B&F isn't out of his reach if Lynch or GAJ miss games. Hope he sticks it right up us.

We won't beat them again with him in that side, unless they've got injury concerns.

 

[Okinakashi]

We won't beat them again with him in that side, unless they've got injury concerns.

They flogged us on the Gold Coast - WITH injury concerns. GC will be right up there this year if they can keep most of their team on the park.

 

[Sweetback]

They flogged us on the Gold Coast - WITH injury concerns. GC will be right up there this year if they can keep most of their team on the park.

We weren't without them ourselves but yeah, even when we were flying they always got within a goal of us. I think they'll be thereabouts for the top eight. Competition will be hot.

 

[wayToGo_]

Nicholls, Swallow, Barlow, Lyons, Ablett, Hanley, Rosa, Martin, Hall, Sexton, Lonergan, Miller...

VS

Sandi, Fyfe, Neale, Mundy, SHill, BHill, Bennell, Walters, Sheridan, Crozier, DPearce, Blakely, Weller, Tucker, Langdon, Balic

Let's not go crazy. At full strength I think our midfield is far superior and has better depth. They'll be grabbing plenty of classy mids in the draft this year but don't think they'll be upgrades for them just yet - give it a year or two and it might be scary good though if they can hang on to everyone.

 

[Nickos66]

We won't beat them again with him in that side, unless they've got injury concerns.

Did chuckle. Fyfe, Sandi, Neale, Bennell, Mundy & Hills beats their midfield. Personally, I think they've lost a lot with Prestia & the oft-injured O'Meara leaving. I can't see them pushing for the 8 in 2017.

 

[SHill Shall]

So Barlow's legs are still good. If his shoulder is OK, he will be a top 5 player for GC. The B&F isn't out of his reach if Lynch or GAJ miss games. Hope he sticks it right up us.

Don't worry. GC are great at sorting out shoulders .......... oh .... wait

 

[scon]

We delisted him but he's still in the merchandise ads.
The bean counters know his popularity won't wane quickly:here.

 

[estibador]

Hope he sticks it right up us.

I fully understand the rationale behind us letting him go (and even fully support it if we weren't prepared to play him in his ideal position), but I still fully agree with this sentiment.

 

[FUS_RO_DAH]

Sick in bed all weekend so I watched the 2013 final in Geelong last night.

Barlow was an absolute beast that day. Kicked two big goals in the second quarter and ran his guts out getting from contest to contest. Such an awesome game.

It was surreal seeing Crowls, de Boer, Mzungu, Elvis, Duffield and Barlow running around...

Hell, even Mayne, Ballas and f***** Suban were playing well!

 

[Randomizor]

We delisted him but he's still in the merchandise ads.
The bean counters know his popularity won't wane quickly:here.

Someone has to model the XS guernseys

 

[mightymouse75]

Glad for him. Why did he have to go again?