Bartel and Sampi

[Sera]

From http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/articles/2003/10/02/1064988341812.html

In other news, player manager Paul Connors rejected suggestions that young midfielder James Bartel was set to walk out on Geelong.

After an eye-catching debut season in 2002, Bartel was reported to be unhappy at his lack of opportunities in the Geelong side this year.

After an ankle injury interrupted his pre-season, Bartel had to wait until round four to get his first senior chance.

"He will be at Geelong footy club next year . . . I would think that within a week or two he will be locked away," Connors said.

"He is a third-year player, so it was never about money. He is going to earn a lot less than (young teammate) James Kelly."

Meanwhile, West Coast's Ashley Sampi is expected to sign a new deal in the coming days.

Sampi was a livewire across half-forward in his second season of senior football and was last night named as the Eagles' rookie of the year.

 

[Fall Out Boy]

Connors said the exact same thing a month back.

If he says the sun is yellow, assume it's red.

 

[jod23]

Originally posted by phatandphreaky
Connors said the exact same thing a month back.

If he says the sun is yellow, assume it's red.

Good, really want Bartel.

 

[Fall Out Boy]

Originally posted by jod23
Good, really want Bartel.

You can have him, as long as you send Wirrpunda home

Quite seriously though, his name has been discussed at the GFC now that Rawlings is gone.

Would take a lot to get him, but if he wants out, and WC are as keen on Bartel as it seems, something might come out of it.

 

[Belgarion]

I know very little about the Geelong players, so would someone please tell me why would West Coast want Bartel to play for us?

Belgarion

 

[DanielKerr4]

Worsfold has a fetish for small midfielders!