I think it is sad how people on this forum gloat over injuries and sickness!
Bartel is a great player, get well soon!!
concur
if he was a jerk, or a **** of a player then fair call, but bartel comes across as a good footballer who plays fair and hard and gets the job done.
you can understand say a farmer or a baker or even cousins getting negative press and to some degree guys like those mentioned have reputations to live with.
bartel unless I missed something hasn't been sprung drink driving, sniping, wacking girls, doing drugs, bignoting himself, bragging, shagging mates missus etc...
in fact the distinct lack of press on bartel except on his form indicates all good things iMO.