Brisbane Draft Discussion (#2)

[Lionfan17]

Well somebody had to take over Fevola's role at Carlton

 

[*Crash*]

http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20091230/wehome.htm

Still no announcement but looks like in PNG they still beleive in Pirika and Barry getting an international scholarship spot at the Lions.

 

[Hollow Knight]

http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20091230/wehome.htm

Still no announcement but looks like in PNG they still beleive in Pirika and Barry getting an international scholarship spot at the Lions.

We can have up to 8 international scholarships I believe.

Barry is training with us and the club still hasn't even announced it.

I'll see what I can find out.

 

[thoselionslads]

For what it's worth - Barry has signed.

 

[Jorgo]

Barry struggled in the time trial the other day but I guess he's still building his fitness. Attack on the ball when on the ground seemed pretty good at one point where he sprinted on to a short kick.

 

[thoselionslads]

From what i can gather, I'm not too sure he has ever really had a 'proper preseason'. Im sure Voss and co are fully aware of this, can't wait to see him with a full pre-season under his belt.

 

[Hollow Knight]

To my understanding, Barry isn't actually on our list. He's just a scholarship holder, which means we reserve the right to put him on our list for the cost of a rookie pick down the line if he comes on as expected.

Not sure if that affects his eligibility to play for the Brisbane reserves or not.

 

[Nuggo]

To my understanding, Barry isn't actually on our list. He's just a scholarship holder, which means we reserve the right to put him on our list for the cost of a rookie pick down the line if he comes on as expected.

Not sure if that affects his eligibility to play for the Brisbane reserves or not.

Gee, lets make drafting as confusing as possible. So I should hold off on getting a shirt with "Is Don Is Good" on it.

 

[Grimreepah]

Link

The Coca Cola Talent Path has certainly pushed above its weight being the only real tangible player path in PNG that allows access to the world’s elite competition in any Code. Certainly the likes of David Meli (Essendon Bombers), Peter Labi (Carlton Blues), Donald Barry (Brisbane Lions), Amua Pirika (Brisbane Lions) and Stanis Susuve (Gold Coast FC), are only the tip of the iceberg here in PNG and the Coca Cola backed Talent Path and identification program is surely unveiling a sleeping giant in PNG and the Pacific for the AFL.

So both Barry and Pirika are on scholarships?