Chris Bryan's game

[Stanton]

I thought Chris Bryan in his first game for the year showed he is far more valuable around the ground than, Mclaren, French and Deluca. Thoughts?

 

[Corrosion]

I'd rank him in the best with Kouta, Betts, Fev and Simpson.

 

[as0l0]

would give him 4 out of 10 and looking forward to better next week and the week after and so on.

 

[Stanton]

would give him 4 out of 10 and looking forward to better next week and the week after and so on.

It was a good effort for his first afl game in ages, has more ability around the ground than, deluca, mcclaren, french. IMO he can handle the pressure better and looks more composed, also his kicking is handy. Hope he gets a few games and keeps improving.

 

[RiCHii]

would give him 4 out of 10 and looking forward to better next week and the week after and so on.

4 out of 10 give him abit more credit atleast a 5 - 6 i thought he played very good !

 

[as0l0]

4 out of 10 give him abit more credit atleast a 5 - 6 i thought he played very good !

I am giving him credit for his potential. I think his game today is 4/10 compared to what I think his best game is.

 

[Stanton]

I am giving him credit for his potential. I think his game today is 4/10 compared to what I think his best game is.

He has more ability than French, Deluca and McClaren.

 

[mushda]

Major improvement on Deluca and was one of our better players I thought. The woof is back.

 

[Mr.Kennedy]

Much better than French and McLaren.I hope he stays in every week from now on.If anything drop French and his bloody turn overs who I have no time for any more.

 

[RiCHii]

think many people can agree with me here that id rather chrisie bryan running around the field rather than deluca

 

[irish_setanta]

Much better than French and McLaren.I hope he stays in every week from now on.If anything drop French and his bloody turn overs who I have no time for any more.

I agree, really trys and makes a effort, unfortunately i dont think he is good enough to be first ruck but is a great back up who can be used in other positions.

 

[FevolaCoaster]

Its about time Chris Bryan got a game,good game considering its his first for the year.Much better than Adrian Deluca...Why the heck has it taking Pagan this long to give the guy a game...

 

[as0l0]

Its about time Chris Bryan got a game,good game considering its his first for the year.Much better than Adrian Deluca...Why the heck has it taking Pagan this long to give the guy a game...

or is it because of Pagans patient methods that he played a good game?

 

[Blues_Man]

He was ok...he is not as good a centre ruckman as French...but better around the ground

 

[stokesy]

Should have played in round 1.

 

[blues4flag]

Great to seem him have a good game,from all reports he was lazy earlier in the year, but Pagan made him really work for his spot in the side. Hopefully he can keep it, he is very good around the ground and his kicking is beautiful.

 

[barnesy]

I think for next year, Bryan and Mclaren need to share the ruck duties.

Deluca must prove lots over pre season and in the Bullants next year.

If Frenchy's contract is up then he must be moved on, and we must try and get a Fabian DeLuca from Port who a few say wants too come homes (who knows?), and develop our own ruck man.

We need too accept that Bryan and Mclaren at best may hold their own, and we can play too the other ruckman for another 12 months until we sort out our ruck options as we move forward.

Bryan seem too have decent mobility, a sound kick and strong hands.

 

[mediumsizered]

I think for next year, Bryan and Mclaren need to share the ruck duties.

Deluca must prove lots over pre season and in the Bullants next year.

If Frenchy's contract is up then he must be moved on, and we must try and get a Fabian DeLuca from Port who a few say wants too come homes (who knows?), and develop our own ruck man.
We need too accept that Bryan and Mclaren at best may hold their own, and we can play too the other ruckman for another 12 months until we sort out our ruck options as we move forward.

Bryan seem too have decent mobility, a sound kick and strong hands.

Fabian DeLuca signed a 2 year contract with Power during the week so he is not an option. I was a little surprised that we chose Jordan Russell ahead of John Meesen and Cameron Wood in the 2004 draft, both being worth the risk as developing ruckmen.

 

[Stanton]

Fabian DeLuca signed a 2 year contract with Power during the week so he is not an option. I was a little surprised that we chose Jordan Russell ahead of John Meesen and Cameron Wood in the 2004 draft, both being worth the risk as developing ruckmen.

Agree with that, hopefully Russell will start showing that he is a worthy no 9 pick soon though. Hasnt shown that he can cut it at this stage but still early days. We are in dire need of a new ruckman, i still like what Bryan offers around the ground but not as a no 1 ruckman but who knows, he may improve. It would be good to have another developing ruck option on our list like wood or meeson, hopefully our second rounder can secure a half decent ruckman.