Brent Harvey's comments

[b0ydman]

The reason I have liked Michael Pettigrew and will always cut him some slack is because from the start of the Williams era our kids have shown too much respect for the older players especially in our forward line.

When Pettigrew become a permanent forward in 2005 and he had a set shot for goal, he didn't dart his eyes and look to pass of to a senior guy calling for the ball, which other younger players did and too often stuffed up. He basically said get stuffed, I'm having a shot for goal, I'm a better kick than you and I will kick this. He did that in 2005 and 2006 then Williams turned him into a defender, had a great 2007, but since that chase down and tackle by Ottens in front of the AFL members reserve in the GF the blokes confidence has been shot and we haven't seen him back in the forward line.

very good point on pettigrew
he was much maligned for that tackle, but where was he meant to go? there was no one upfield he was exposed.
he seems to be the one who bore the only brunt from that black day
i think salter offers a lot more, but i am surprised we threw pettigrew out so easily.
does he still play anywhere in australia or has he retired?

 

[Portia]

Yes, I have been a great fan of Pettigrew's `**** this mopey bullshit, lets try something' attitude.

 

[wapower]

very good point on pettigrew
he was much maligned for that tackle, but where was he meant to go? there was no one upfield he was exposed.
he seems to be the one who bore the only brunt from that black day
i think salter offers a lot more, but i am surprised we threw pettigrew out so easily.
does he still play anywhere in australia or has he retired?

Petters has been cruelled with knee tendonitis during 2008 and 2009 culminating with his injury this year. I'd like to keep him on the list and give him a chance given there's quite a few I'd cut before him.

 

[Muunky Tuunk Man]

I agree with all the comments re Pettigrew. I would love for us to play him as a forward or on the wing. Just not in defence. He is not a defender.

I'll never forget that game against the Bulldogs in Darwin when he kicked 4 and had a shoulder operation the week after. He was sensational that day.