Have we seen the last of Nathan?

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Garry Lion et al claimed this morning that Nathan told Bomber before the match that he was not playing, not because of injury, but because he just didn't want to.
We've all suffered stage fright at one time or another, and if we're honest with ourselves, have probably put off / not done / done half-heartedly something that we're scared of or nervous about because of our apprehension and self-doubt.
For Nathan, this is obviously a bigger problem than for most (whether or not this claim is true).
I therefore ask:
1. Do you think he pulled out because he was overawed with the situation?
2. Do you think Bomber and co can help him overcome it?
3. Is it worth the effort when lists are so tight and his short-notice absence upsets our delicate forward structure?
 

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I really hope this isn't true, and if it is, I hope Nathan's concern was more about his ability to perform in finals rather than the whole situation/media etc.

He was clearly out of his depth against Melbourne the week before, leading out far too early and running around in circles - which is obviously understandable given the amount of senior games he's played.
 
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A similar rumour to the one posted last week about him being talked around by Snr into playing. What I don't get is that if this actually did happen, why would Bomber tell anyone about it (apart from the inner sanctum)? NA has obviously been carrying an injury for the majority of the season so there's a ready made excuse.

I'm fairly confident this is just a baseless rumour.
 

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Hope you're right, catempire.
For the record, my asnwers would be 1. no; 2. yes; 3. hell yes, given what he's shown so far.
We missed him Friday night.
 

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Yeh, we needed him and Ricco Friday night.. I was watching the game at a pub, with no sound, so I had no idea why they hell those guyz weren't out there!

I really really really really hope thats not true about Nath, He has talent.. it should not be wasted.
 

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I remember reading an article about Nathan before the Melbourne game suggesting the opposite... that Nathan has come to terms with most of football life and had told Bomber that it's OK because it's "just a game". Anyone catch that?

The media is fickle anyway, I doubt there is much truth to the aforementioned rumour. I look forward to seeing the great #23 playing in the hoops next season.
 

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I read that article.

I don't think these rumours about Nathan are true. If he didn't want the attention, he'd have never played for us in the first place. As it was, he wanted to be able to buy his mum a house and set her up (an awesome aim IMO), and if that's the case, he'd be nowhere near that goal after one season.

As much as the club wants him to play and stands to gain from it, if Nathan was being as indecisive as is reported, I'm sure Bomber wouldn't stand for it. I have the upmost confidence that it would be pointed out to Nath that he's blocking the place of several rookies that'd love to play for us, and it'd be selfish to take the senior list possie if he's not serious about senior footy.

The biggest problem in all this is the desire of Lyons et al. to generate a story - especially when it's at the expense of a vulnerable, shy kid who's unlikely to publicly respond to wild rumours.
 

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I actually just think he was simply dropped. Nothing more nothing less. The injury was never admitted by Bomber before the game. So i reckon it was just a front, he was dropped. Big deal, not unusual after a few games. Forget about it.
 
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