Ben Holland

[theorangeapple]

is he our answer???....i no hes probly only got a max of 5 years left and has dodgy knees. but my god we need a backline and if no1 else is available (ie Hay) then Holland MUST come under consideration.

Strong mark, tall, big body and play at either end. What more could we ask for????

Ps... the reason i brought this up is because he has been told he wont be recontracted next year by the tigers, effectively sacked a year in advance.

 

[rfctigerarmy]

excuse me... backman OR forward

 

[ozzult]

I was considering this. I haven't really seen much of Holland, so I don't know how good he is, but he only played 6 or 7 games this year, so if we traded for him it wouldn't cost much at all.

 

[Altum Volantes]

Richmond would want too much for him.

Plus if he's going, Port can offer more and need big defenders also.

He's a South Australian too.

 

[mellowyellow]

His knee has an aversion to WA grounds.

 

[no1bankteller]

Originally posted by ozzult
I was considering this. I haven't really seen much of Holland, so I don't know how good he is, but he only played 6 or 7 games this year, so if we traded for him it wouldn't cost much at all.

I too was considering this and my gut feel says no....my head says yes as he would give us experianced depth...but then his kicking is just as bad as his brother's and he is nota s good at marking the ball....I think I will go with my gut and say pass...

 

[Jabber]

Too much of a risk vs any benefit - NO

 

[daddy_4_eyes]

Sounds similar to Sierakowski. Big, strong, and brings experience to the club. But has a history of injuries and would probably be a short term solution at best (hopefully not a 15 minute solution, as in Siera's case).

 

[thegur]

at the right price, i think he is worth a shot for sure.

He can play forward and back, we really need that kind of versatility. Historically, I don't think he's injury prone is he?

thegur

 

[rfctigerarmy]

Originally posted by thegur
Historically, I don't think he's injury prone is he?

thegur

funny man...

 

[Sera]

No he is not the answer. He is too slow to play in defence.

 

[Voice of Reason]

Past it, injury prone and used to playing for Richmond. No thanks.

 

[no1bankteller]

Originally posted by Voice of Reason
used to playing for Richmond.

The only Richmond player I would take is Darren Gasper and he would need to take a pay cut first...

 

[GoEagles]

Originally posted by Voice of Reason
Past it, injury prone and used to playing for Richmond. No thanks.

Agreed.

His best football is behind him. If he was such a good footballer, Richmond wouldn't be giving him the chop