Jim Bartel

[Eshay187]

Has already been spending more time up forward - can see that trend increasing.

 

[LongBomb]

Injuries permitting, he's probably the one who could play the longest of our 30+ players. Odd to see some writing him off with a two month injury.

It was only a gold coast supporter

 

[Kavliaris69]

How can you hate Jimmy?

It's complicated.

 

[Xtreme]

All these injuries early on in the season must be hell for everyone's supercoach squads.

And the real team's premiership chances!

 

[blitzer]

I think he will go on for a while. Still probably got at least a year or two left in him if hes up for the challenge. I think it would definitely benefit the younger cats if he hung around and helped teach them the game. Since he has never relied on athleticism he will probably keep playing at a similar level too. At least his injury is on the minor end of the knee injuries and he will be back this year.

 

[TheFVK]

 

[Tom Kerrigan]

Up there with Lenny as one of the most well liked players to have ever played, he'll be back though.

 

[MinerBoy]

Hate the guy but wouldn't wish an injury on any player. Hope he gets up for finals.

How can you hate Jimmy?

Agreed. Seems like a great bloke and have the utmost respect as a footballer. Skillful, hard at it, stands up to the pressure.

 

[Kavliaris69]

Agreed. Seems like a great bloke and have the utmost respect as a footballer. Skillful, hard at it, stands up to the pressure.

I do have much respect but hate him none the less. Done some offended on us over the years.

 

[worthy]

Sad to see a long term injury but some talk like he is dead, i would back him to play again this year from what i read, has a good footy brain, was never speedy

Wish him a speedy recovery, great player

Mmmm, "was never speedy" but you wish him a "speedy" recovery.....what are you trying to say.....

One of my favourite non-hawks, hope he makes a full recovery and that it doesn't affect his ability to continue.

 

[Sttew]

Bartel is done, stick a fork in him. He has been a solid contributor for the Cats, but all careers come to an end.

He's slightly older than your captain. Plenty are wondering if he too is done

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Hate the guy but wouldn't wish an injury on any player. Hope he gets up for finals.

You're not suggesting the Straight Setters will make them this year are you?

That aside, currently on 274 games and shame for a guy close to the end have to miss so much time.

Interesting to see what the Cats do at year's end with Kelly on 259 and Enright on 291.

 

[Milanista28]

Diver.

 

[Kavliaris69]

You're not suggesting the Straight Setters will make them this year are you?

That aside, currently on 274 games and shame for a guy close to the end have to miss so much time.

Interesting to see what the Cats do at year's end with Kelly on 259 and Enright on 291.

Well my friend, it's more a case of I want them to make it just so we can punish them again in finals when it matters. Would you agree to that?

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

I hate how news reporters are all over players when they get out surgery the bloke was on bloody crutches they could of at least waited till he got to the car.

 

[JUBJUB]

I hate how news reporters are all over players when they get out surgery the bloke was on bloody crutches they could of at least waited till he got to the car.

also what about the privacy of other people in the background entering or exiting hospitals/medical centres ?

 

[I am Jack]

He's slightly older than your captain. Plenty are wondering if he too is done

They are within their rights to worry as well. But Bartel doesn't just have knee problems atm, he has a bad history of head knocks - and is only one head knock away from dangerous territory. I think Bartel has been an absolute champion, but it becomes a risk vs reward type scenario at his age, and the risk becomes greater than the reward IMO. To my knowledge on Ablett, he only has shoulder concerns, granted they could threaten his career, but if he can get past the shoulder - then he is relatively sound going forward.

 

[rdhopkins2]

Jimmy is a champ. Couldn't say a bad word about him.

 

[David the Cat]

Bartel is done, stick a fork in him. He has been a solid contributor for the Cats, but all careers come to an end.

So you don't watch much footy then…….

If you do, this is embarrassing.

 

[I am Jack]

So you don't watch much footy then…….

If you do, this is embarrassing.

I've probably watched every game of football in the last 76 years.
If I say Bartel is done - then he is done.
Good career Jimmy Bartel, kick your feet up son.

 

[J_Moore]

Was it really that hard to put the "my" after Jim?

James Bartel

 

[Moist Biscuit]

James Bartel

Jim Bart

 

[TBoyleSuperstar]

Never like to see anyone do a knee.

Always enjoyed watching Jimmy play, barring games against us (which he normally did well in).

Hopefully he can get back and play some good footy

 

[David the Cat]

I've probably watched every game of football in the last 76 years.
If I say Bartel is done - then he is done.
Good career Jimmy Bartel, kick your feet up son.

Been around a while myself. I guess though after 76 years you're entitled to talk through your hat.

Bartel will be back, and has up to now been in excellent form. He should be back in time to stick it right up your mob later in the season.

Sit back and kick your own feet up Jack….and enjoy Jimmy's return.

 

[Nankervis brothers]

Hate the guy but wouldn't wish an injury on any player. Hope he gets up for finals.

How can anyone in their right mind 'hate' Jimmy Bartel? He's had a great career, and while he is hard at it, he is always fair. He has massive respect form opposition players, and comes over as a very good bloke off the field as well as on it.

Bartel is just not hate-able. I think you know this deep down.