GFC 2005 player Ratings

[rizzo]

***** - Great Year
**** - Good year
*** - Ok Year
** - Nothing Special
*- ******** year
& - Not rated due to injury / Rookie



Player Name – Gary Ablett
Games 2005 - 23
Season 2005 – Gary had a very up and down year this year. He struggled early on with the amount of attention he was getting from taggers. He also seemed to play for free kicks more then normal. He also showed us his natural brilliance
Rating – ****
Trade Status - Untouchable

Player Name – Nathan Ablett
Games 2005 - 4
Season 2005 – Has showed some real natural ability and awareness. If VFL form was anything to go by, he shouldn’t of played this year. Thank god he did. Questions on wether he will make it. I’m confident
Rating – ***
Trade Status - Keep

Player Name – Jimmy Bartel
Games 2005 – 23
Season 2005 – Has shown how courageous he can be. Still inconsistent, but has shown so much talent its scary. Against port he cemented himself and a possible brownlow medallist in the next few years. Still out of contract.
Rating – ****
Trade Status - Keep

Player Name –Nick Batchelor
Games 2005 - 0
Season 2005 – Struggled to show much in the VFL. Very light frame and seems to be afraid to go near the packs. Could develop into something, but I cant see it happening. Very quick though.
Rating – &
Trade Status – Delist

Player Name – Mark Blake
Games 2005 – 3
Season 2005 – Hmm, thought he would have come along a lot more then what he has. Showed some ability in the ruck, but is still very raw. Although the selectors seem to rate him ahead of Chambers. Next Year is make or break for young Blake
Rating – *
Trade Status - Keep

Player Name –Luke Buckland
Games 2005 - 0
Season 2005 – This kid is all glitz, reminds me of a young talented Darren Milburn. I have no doubts he will make it.
Rating – &
Trade Status - Promote

Player Name – Shannon Byrnes
Games 2005 - 19
Season 2005 – Started the year off sensationally. Gained a NAB rising star nomination. As most youngsters do, he started to fall away at the end of the year. Should be proud of how he went though this year.
Rating – ***
Trade Status - Keep

Player Name –Tim Callan
Games 2005 - 2
Season 2005 – Has Been so unlucky due to injury. Did his shoulder 2 times this year. He will look to have a big preseason and fill the spot left by Sando next year
Rating – &
Trade Status - Keep

Player Name – Paul Chambers
Games 2005 - 8
Season 2005 – Out of favour with the selection panel. His guts is admirable, but guts doesn’t make a footy player. If the club are serious about winning a premiership, he has to be delisted.
Rating – **
Trade Status – Delist

Player Name – Paul Chapman
Games 2005 - 19
Season 2005 – Has been really unlucky with injury this year. Missed a total of 4 games. Chappy is just what Geelong needs, hard tough and dedicated. Should captain the club next year.
Rating – *****
Trade Status – Untouchable

Player Name – Joel Corey
Games 2005 - 20
Season 2005 – Would have been AA if he didn’t miss a few games this year. Really unlucky as he has been in super form all year. Averaging over 20 disposals a game. Love the way he has played. Also signed for a lot less then what he is worth.
Rating – *****
Trade Status - Untouchable

Player Name – Mathew Egan
Games 2005 - 14
Season 2005 – What a season by Egan. VFL defender of the year last year, has slotted into the Geelong defence freeing up H and Moons. Would have won the rising star if he wasn’t to old. Should aim to play 22 games next year.
Rating – ****
Trade Status - Keep

Player Name – Corey Enright
Games 2005 - 14
Season 2005 – Was in career best form till he got injured. Then came back, and continued his good form, and then got injured. This guy must have killed a heap of chinamen for his luck.
Rating – ***
Trade Status - Keep

Player Name – Charlie Gardiner
Games 2005 - 13
Season 2005 – The selectors love him, I don’t. This kid is the most frustrating player other then our man Kent. Makes the easy look difficult. To think we wasted a 2nd round pick in 2001 on him makes me cringe.
Rating – *
Trade Status - Trade

Player Name – Jarod Garth
Games 2005 - 0
Season 2005 – This kid is a freak footballer. A little small but has the build of an elephant. Has gone missing a few times throughout the year, but has also been dazzaling. I have no doubt he will make it. Give him 1 more year on the rookie list.
Rating – &
Trade Status – Keep on List

Player Name –Tom Harley
Games 2005 - 12
Season 2005 – Injury riddled all year. But when he was in the side, Geelong played at its best. Was sorely missed throughout the year.
Rating – &
Trade Status - Keep

Player Name – David Haynes
Games 2005 - 3
Season 2005 – Should of played more on VFL form. Out of favour with selectors and poor vision means we may have seen the end of young David.
Rating – *
Trade Status – Trade / Delist

Player Name – Josh Hunt
Games 2005 - 21
Season 2005 – Super boot continued where he finished last year. Has been in stunning form and his boot on him is sensational. Keeps the best small forwards to goal less games.
Rating – ****
Trade Status - Keep

Player Name – Dave Johnson
Games 2005 - 11
Season 2005 – Has had worse hamstring troubles then Richard Tambling. Doing it 4 times this year. Killed a very promising season for one of Geelongs most promising players.
Rating – &
Trade Status - Keep

Player Name – Steve Johnson
Games 2005 - 11
Season 2005 – Another late night incident, but he also showed so much talent. He has to decide whats more important to him. AFL or party life.
Rating – ***
Trade Status - Keep

Player Name – James Kelly
Games 2005 - 23
Season 2005 – Played the whole year with a foot injury. In the end needed injections to play the rest of the year out. Has shown glimpses of what he can do. Will recover over the preseason and be excellent next year
Rating – ****
Trade Status - Keep

Player Name – Stephen King
Games 2005 - 17
Season 2005 – Played every game with an injury. His performances showed this but he gradually started to improve, beating Dean Cox and Spider Everitt this year. For the good of the team, needs to resign captaincy.
Rating – &
Trade Status - Keep

Player Name – Kent Kinglsey
Games 2005 - 23
Season 2005 – Most fustrating player on the list. Only because of his untapped potential. When on his game he is the best forward in the league. He just doesn’t get there enough. Should be a 80 goal forward, lets hope he reaches this next year.
Rating – ****
Trade Status - Keep

Player Name – Paul Koula
Games 2005 - 8
Season 2005 – This was his year to earn a spot in the 22. Sadly he didn’t get there and could see himself finding a new club pretty soon.
Rating – **
Trade Status - Trade

Player Name – Cameron Ling
Games 2005 - 22
Season 2005 – Ling has played the whole year with OP, which did hinder his performance some what. Still runs like a steam train, and love the strawberry hair.
Rating – ****
Trade Status - Untouchable

Player Name – Tom Lonergan
Games 2005 - 4
Season 2005 – Came in and showed glimpses. Needs to play 13 games next year to be retained on the list. Make or break for him next year.
Rating – **
Trade Status - Keep

Player Name – Andrew Mackie
Games 2005 - 9
Season 2005 – A blow up doll has more muscle tone then young Andrew. Went out on the ******** and put his title up for grabs. Has been good but inconsistent. Will look to cement his spot on a wing / HFF next year.
Rating – ***
Trade Status - Keep

Player Name – Mat McCarthy
Games 2005 - 1
Season 2005 – Came in and did his shoulder. Sadly that was the list time we will see macker in the hoops. Showed glimpses but inaccuracy and injury cut down a prominsing career
Rating – &
Trade Status – Delist

Player Name – Darren Milburn
Games 2005 - 22
Season 2005 – How he wasn’t AA this year is beyond me. Played up forward down back and in the middle. Never got beaten by his opponent. Should take home the Carji This year.
Rating – *****
Trade Status - Untouchable

Player Name – Cam Mooney
Games 2005 - 16
Season 2005 – Big hairy cat was sensational this year. Other then the VFL incident, moons was at his best. I love the way he attacks the ball and wears his heart on his sleeve. Cant wait to see him play in defence next year. Was nearly traded to the saints a few years back, and is starting to repay bomber.
Rating – ****
Trade Status - Keep

Player Name – Brad Ottens
Games 2005 - 15
Season 2005 – Not the greatest season by our new recruit. He is the prime example of playing injured players. Had groin problems and played until it snapped. Will be sensational next year. He also kicked a goal in every game bar 2.
Rating – &
Trade Status - Keep

Player Name – Henry Playfair
Games 2005 - 19
Season 2005 – Stepped up early in the year, and really offered sumthing to the cats. But since breaking his jaw he has struggled to recapture some of his pre injury form. With another season in the weights room I can see him being a vital cog in out engine.
Rating – ***
Trade Status - Keep

Player Name – Brent Prismal
Games 2005 - 0
Season 2005 – The new beamer. He is a sleeker harder and more polished player. Next year he will play around 10 -12 games. Watch this space, cuz he will be a star.
Rating – &
Trade Status – Keep

Player Name – James Rahilly
Games 2005 - 4
Season 2005 – Played 4 games, and needed to cement his spot. He didn’t and now he will go. Bye bye
Rating – *
Trade Status – Delist

Player Name – Peter Riccardi
Games 2005 - 22
Season 2005 – What a role he played off the bench. Really sparked the cats into action many times. His silky smooth skills and toughness is exactly what we need coming off the bench. Will keep on going next year.
Rating – ****
Trade Status - Keep

Player Name – Jared Rooke
Games 2005 - 22
Season 2005 – Showed a lot later in the year in a tagging role, killing both Johnstone and judd. Will look to improve vision next year so that he can play the full 22 games + Finals
Rating – ***
Trade Status - Keep

Player Name –Brenton Sanderson
Games 2005 - 10
Season 2005 – Missed with heart and other injurys. Will be missed in the cats defence. Well done on a great career
Rating – ***
Trade Status – Retire

Player Name – Mathew Scarlett
Games 2005 - 23
Season 2005 – Freak defender, has so many bitches on the field it isn’t funny. How this guy missed AA is beyond me.
Rating – *****
Trade Status - Untouchable

Player Name – Tim Sheringham
Games 2005 - 0
Season 2005 – Tim while small is hard at it and always goes hard at the ball. Will also make it as a BP.
Rating – &
Trade Status – Retain on Rookie list

Player Name – Will Slade
Games 2005 - 0
Season 2005 – Ruined by injury. Showed so much in 03 but sadly will be gone at the end of the year. Just to injury prone
Rating – &
Trade Status - Delist

Player Name – Mathew Spencer
Games 2005 - 0
Season 2005 – Should have played in 05. Has been super in defence for the VFL. Looks to be a likely CHB to take over with Egan at the end of the Harley / Scarlo era.
Rating –***
Trade Status - Keep

Player Name – Kane Tenace
Games 2005 - 17
Season 2005 – Typical 2nd year blues, from ace. However his raw ability and speed gives us hope for the future. Just needs to work on disposal to really cement his spot next year.
Rating – ***
Trade Status - Keep

Player Name – Cameron Thurley
Games 2005 - 7
Season 2005 – Played awesome when in the team, and doesn’t miss infront of goals. Looks to be the type of player that will come in with an injury. He needs to add another dimension to his game to make our 22. Next year will be make or break for him
Rating – **
Trade Status – Pretty Safe

Player Name – David Wojinski
Games 2005 -2
Season 2005 – Cut short in round 2 with a knee. Next year is crucial to see how he comes back after his knee reco. If he looses some speed he may find himself outside the 22.
Rating – &
Trade Status – Keep


Trade Teaser
Lance Whitnall -> Geelong
Paul Koula + Second Rounder -> Carlton

Dean Brogan -> Geelong
1st Rounder -> Port

Stephen Salopek -> Geelong
Charlie Gardiner -> Port

Graham Polak -> Geelong
1st Rounder + 3rd Rounder + Spencer -> Freo

Possible Draftees
Round 1 - Shaun Higgins (Geelong)
Round 2 - Tim looby (Bushrangers)
Round 3- Jace Bode (Sturt)
Round 4-Thomas Redden (SA)

Rookie Draft
1- Matt Becker
2- Sam Wormald

Delistings
James Rahilly
Will Slade
Brenton Sanderson
Matthew McCarthy
David Haynes
Nick Batchelor *

Rookie Promotions
Luke Buckland

 

[WestCat]

Interesting rundown and on the whole I'd say pretty accurate. Probably give H 2 stars instead of 3 due to his late form, but other than that I'd agree with your ratings.

I like the sounds of young Prismal, the thought of another Beamer is a nice idea, but the added polish and class sounds promising. Being an interstater I have no idea about his or Spencer's progress except for what I read, so it's good to see that these guys are doing well.

 

[tusk]

Good thread Rizzo. Can't complain with much of that especially the delistings. Lets hope they happen.

 

[tayls]

Brilliant stuff Riz.
I would take your Whitnall trade in a second.

 

[jmain14]

Brilliant stuff Riz.
I would take your Whitnall trade in a second.

do you think the blues would??

and yeah, very good work there riz.

 

[bulletproof]

Buckland is an interesting one, we do need another small defender, i am not sure Callan is the answer, Hunt is more a rebounder, D Johnson is developing more as a midfielder where we need his pace, Healy's mate Will Slade is sighted more on the introductions board than on the ground.

Small and medium forwards have been killing us for 15 years for God's sake please let us find one. I would promote Buckland. Delist all the other rookies.

 

[peejay]

Kingsley the best forward in the league when he on his game ??

What are you smoking????

Outside top half dozen at best possibly scrape into top ten when on his game..

 

[rickster]

Fantastic effort, beat me to it!

A couple of gripes:

&'s for Ottens, D. Johnson etc? I think they definitely played enough to show their form.

*DJ was handy although will always be a backup defender. Remember Didak carved him up earlier in the year.

*If you look at Otto's games you will find he lifts the confidence of the whole side. When him and King are both fit (?query on this ever occurring) you will see a huge lift in team form.

*Koula is also a useful backup midfielder. Keep in mind players such as this would have zero trade value.

*I definitely have issues with T. sheringham being promoted as there are so many players ahead of him

*Great trade for Brogan but they would want a first rounder plus an Egan-level player

Cheers

 

[jmain14]

*Great trade for Brogan but they would want a first rounder plus an Egan-level player

for brogan?? that idea can get f****d then. sure, he is a premiership player and all but for a first rounder and matty egan (whom I think we all would have to rate pretty bloody highly now).

 

[jmain14]

*DJ was handy although will always be a backup defender. Remember Didak carved him up earlier in the year.

sorry to not include this in the last post but I thought I'd fly the flag for dj on this one. he has become a very good player for us. I doubted his worth at the start of the season but after watching him on friday night I now understand how valuable a fit dj is to us. definately in our best 18 imo.

 

[Kiza]

I was talking to Rizzo about this post today and I think it is spot on. About Ottens having a & next to his name, he was saying that it was because he had been playing with an injury. Fair enough given it is too hard to reach your best when being held back by an injury. And as for Kent he meant that he can be one of the best in the league when he is on his game, not the best and I agree with that. How many forwards do you know that can bag 57 goals for the season without being able to kick properly

 

[fishman]

Father sons?

 

[rizzo]

No1 of ne note this year

 

[G_Money]

Player Name – Paul Chambers
Games 2005 - 8
Season 2005 – Out of favour with the selection panel. His guts is admirable, but guts doesn’t make a footy player. If the club are serious about winning a premiership, he has to be delisted.
Rating – **
Trade Status – Delist

Player Name – Paul Chapman
Games 2005 - 19
Season 2005 – Has been really unlucky with injury this year. Missed a total of 4 games. Chappy is just what Geelong needs, hard tough and dedicated. Should captain the club next year.
Rating – *****
Trade Status – Untouchable


Player Name – Cameron Ling
Games 2005 - 22
Season 2005 – Ling has played the whole year with OP, which did hinder his performance some what. Still runs like a steam train, and love the strawberry hair.
Rating – ****
Trade Status - Untouchable

Player Name – Cameron Thurley
Games 2005 - 7
Season 2005 – Played awesome when in the team, and doesn’t miss infront of goals. Looks to be the type of player that will come in with an injury. He needs to add another dimension to his game to make our 22. Next year will be make or break for him
Rating – **
Trade Status – Pretty Safe

Pretty good list, I have a couple of differences of opinion, but pretty minor.

First, I would keep Chambers. Ottens and King are never going to be fit, and we need a back up ruckman. He probably won't stand on the dais in September to accept a premiership medallion, but I can see him being required for 14 games a year, given our injury prone ruck stocks.

Second, I like the idea of Chappy as captain, it had never occurred to me. I have always just thought King->Ling was the sequence. Maybe Chappy as a left-field promotion would work. If he were captain, he would have to play on the ball more, I reckon, and that would be good. I like it. I like it a lot.

Third, I don't love the strawberry hair.

Fourth, 'awesome' is way too much praise for Thurley. He got on the end of a few. I was unimpressed by his lack of tackling pressure (the second most important characteristic of a small forward). He was alright, and I would have him right on the borderline. One more year, or you're out.

Fifth, duck. Koulagirl is going to see your list at some stage.

GM

 

[G_Money]

for brogan?? that idea can get f****d then. sure, he is a premiership player and all but for a first rounder and matty egan (whom I think we all would have to rate pretty bloody highly now).

Lade is getting on and Primus is cactus. Brogan won't be going anywhere.

I would trade a first rounder and a fringe player for him, it's a weak draft and we will have a late pick. But not Egan. He is a gun.

Bartel for Brogan and Salopek? I wouldn't do any trade for Jimmy.

GM

 

[GeeCat]

I'd throw our 1st rounder to Port for Salopek. Doesn't have the skills we require in outstanding amounts (speed, quality ball usage), but would be a handy addition nonetheless.

If all else fails, pick Grae Grant or Shaun Higgins up with the first rounder.

 

[Sammy D]

Kingsley the best forward in the league when he on his game ??

What are you smoking????

Outside top half dozen at best possibly scrape into top ten when on his game..

Have to agree with you on this one

 

[*koulagirl]

Fifth, duck. Koulagirl is going to see your list at some stage.

That mean I'm supposed to throw something, mate?

Player Name – Paul Koula
Games 2005 - 8
Season 2005 – This was his year to earn a spot in the 22. Sadly he didn’t get there and could see himself finding a new club pretty soon.
Rating – **
Trade Status - Trade

Lance Whitnall -> Geelong
Paul Koula + Second Rounder -> Carlton

You're going to have to do a little better than that mate. Paul's in contract, and it's not like the Ottens experiment did all that much to advance the idea of fixing whatever 'problems' we have with a magic injection of forwards - especially not enough to terminate a contract for...
Besides, you wouldn't want me to cry all offseason, would you?

 

[Sammy D]

I know this is probably by accident, but if you're going to quote me Koulagirl, please quote phrases that I actually posted

 

[*koulagirl]

I know this is probably by accident, but if you're going to quote me Koulagirl, please quote phrases that I actually posted

Yep *goes and edits* Not sure how that happened but thanks for picking me up on it.

 

[Stoney]

Player Name[/B] – David Wojinski
Games 2005 -2
Season 2005 – Cut short in round 2 with a knee. Next year is crucial to see how he comes back after his knee reco. If he looses some speed he may find himself outside the 22.
Rating – &
Trade Status – Keep

It's looking very good for Bomba who has resumed training last week ... he will be training right through until Christmas as he as already had his end of season break!

Wojcinski will be lining up on the half back line in round 1 next season I grant u that!!!

 

[Sammy D]

Yep *goes and edits* Not sure how that happened but thanks for picking me up on it.

Cheers

 

[trizzles]

DJ was handy although will always be a backup defender

I don't agree and either do the coaching staff. I've given up caring about some of the thoughts of supporters about him. I am glad some appreciated his improvement this year, although it was ruined as a result of his hamstring injury. He will come back better still next year.

 

[Sammy D]

I don't agree and either do the coaching staff. I've given up caring about some of the thoughts of supporters about him. I am glad some appreciated his improvement this year, although it was ruined as a result of his hamstring injury. He will come back better still next year.

I was very impressed with him this season. If he stayed fit I don't think he would have been dislodged from our 22