Judd ready for hot reception

[Pamam]

Judd ready for hot reception

http://sportal.com.au/AFL-news-display/judd-ready-for-hot-reception-47542

Carlton skipper Chris Judd is bracing for a hot reception both on the field and off it when he returns to Subiaco for the first time to take on his former teammates in Friday night's clash against West Coast.

Judd, the Eagles' 2006 premiership captain, quit the club last summer to return home to Melbourne, in a deal that included the trade of young ruckman/forward Josh Kennedy from the Blues to West Coast.

Kennedy impressed in his debut for the Eagles against the Western Bulldogs last week and will find himself in a situation that mirrors Judd's on Friday night, but without the 'heat'.

Carlton coach Brett Ratten believes the scenario will add real spice to an encounter both teams are desperate to win, but he's promised Judd '100 percent support' towards making his return to Subi a winning one.

"The (Eagles) players will probably get into him and give him a mouthful and a hit here," Ratten told the media at Princes Park ahead of training on Wednesday morning.

"When you're playing a team that's one-and-five and we're two-and-four, I think both teams will be pretty aggressive this week.

"I think the game will be played very physical."

"Given the service that he's given the West Coast footy club and the respect and what he's done in his career over there, I would hope (the crowd) would cheer him or maybe not boo him, but I think he's expecting either way."

"We know they'll boo every goal we kick, so hopefully they don't boo him."
Ratten said Judd's insights have been useful in planning this week, but noted the Eagles may be more unpredictable in their midfield set-ups with key ball-winners Daniel Kerr and Matt Priddis missing and a query over the fitness of Dean Cox.

Ratten agreed the Eagles have been hard hit with Kerr's suspension and injuries to Shannon Hurn and Adam Hunter, but said the Blues were also disadvantaged by injury.

"We've lost (Jordan) Bannister, (Richard) Hadley, (Bret) Thornton and (Adam) Hartlett in the last two weeks and the players we were going to bring up (Ryan Jackson and Dennis Armfield) got injured (in the VFL) the following day before half-time.

"That changes the dynamic of your group."

Ratten said that Hadley, a late withdrawal last week against the Crows with a groin strain, would not train on Wednesday but was 'very close' to selection and would travel to Perth.

Asked if the Eagles' recent poor form makes them ripe for the picking, Ratten replied: "I think it makes them dangerous".

"They're a very proud club, the Eagles, and their history shows … they're a powerful club and they've got a lot of pride and they'll come out swinging."

"I'm not worried about trying to smack the Eagles, I'm trying to get a victory, I'll take (a) one point (win)."

 

[RiCHii]

I cant wait to see this game. They will no doubt be all over Juddy, but being such a superstar im sure it will add motivation to his game.

Really cant wait for this game. GO BLUES!

 

[SurreyBlue]

Hopefully we support him onfield. Would be disppointed if our players, especially our midfielders, don't block and shepherd him from any behind the play/off the ball incidents.

 

[Blue Dawn]

Hope Hadley comes up, more than useful when the kitchen gets a bit hot. Juddy will handle whatever is thrown his way though - cool as custard our captain.

 

[Carson_Kressley]

i just heard judd aint flying in with the team he flying in on another flight

 

[Pamam]

i just heard judd aint flying in with the team he flying in on another flight

yes its called the Pratt Jet!!

 

[Selgae]

I'm trying to think of which West Coast players will 'rough up' Judd... After the Staker incident the team felt they had to be more physical and fly the flag.. but Judd is so well respected... Maybe Waters might bump him.. once.. I think the only person who wouldn't like him is Kennedy, but he won't get near him..

I've heard Judd is staying a night or two after the game in Perth to catch up with the West Coast players and friends..

As for the West Coast crowd (given there placid nature), i think 1/4 will boo him, 1/4 will do nothing and 1/2 will cheer him..

 

[Carson_Kressley]

I'm trying to think of which West Coast players will 'rough up' Judd... After the Staker incident the team felt they had to be more physical and fly the flag.. but Judd is so well respected... Maybe Waters might bump him.. once.. I think the only person who wouldn't like him is Kennedy, but he won't get near him..

I've heard Judd is staying a night or two after the game in Perth to catch up with the West Coast players and friends..

As for the West Coast crowd (given there placid nature), i think 1/4 will boo him, 1/4 will do nothing and 1/2 will cheer him..

they got a bbq planned at wooshas saturday night for juddy

 

[[ToTTi]]

I'm trying to think of which West Coast players will 'rough up' Judd... After the Staker incident the team felt they had to be more physical and fly the flag.. but Judd is so well respected... Maybe Waters might bump him.. once.. I think the only person who wouldn't like him is Kennedy, but he won't get near him..

I've heard Judd is staying a night or two after the game in Perth to catch up with the West Coast players and friends..

As for the West Coast crowd (given there placid nature), i think 1/4 will boo him, 1/4 will do nothing and 1/2 will cheer him..

Perhaps Hunter might be the designated toughman?

 

[one eyed bluey]

Hope Hadley comes up, more than useful when the kitchen gets a bit hot. Juddy will handle whatever is thrown his way though - cool as custard our captain.

so judds baking a cake this week?

 

[Selgae]

Perhaps Hunter might be the designated toughman?

If only.... it will have to be at BBQ im afraid cause hes gone for 8 or so weeks

 

[wce0632]

I'm trying to think of which West Coast players will 'rough up' Judd... After the Staker incident the team felt they had to be more physical and fly the flag.. but Judd is so well respected... Maybe Waters might bump him.. once.. I think the only person who wouldn't like him is Kennedy, but he won't get near him..

I've heard Judd is staying a night or two after the game in Perth to catch up with the West Coast players and friends.. 20,000+ people will not cheer for an opposition player.

As for the West Coast crowd (given there placid nature), i think 1/4 will boo him, 1/4 will do nothing and 1/2 will cheer him..

Half cheer? what kind of supporter cheers and opposition player? Yes, if he takes mark of the year or a great goal, give a little clap but cheer? Nah-uh. 20,000+ wce people will not cheer him.

IMO About a 1/4 will boo, maybe more but most people will do nothing I think unless they get caught up in the moment, only Carlton supporters or idiot west coast fans will cheer.

I don't think the atmosphere will be as crazy as some expect. I think we're more concerned with our team putting in a reasonable effort and maybe grabbing a win if we're lucky.

 

[Selgae]

Hopefully we support him onfield. Would be disppointed if our players, especially our midfielders, don't block and shepherd him from any behind the play/off the ball incidents.

The new breed of eagle is 18 they have been wearing juddy's number on their back sice they were 12.. there wont be any incidents... The BBQ is so they can get his autograph.. I don't think anyone in our team can go with Judd but if we must play Staker I think he should play on him..

 

[NWTYRX]

It's a shame the game has been decimated by injuries to both teams

 

[Beloved]

And if Judd weren't ready, he shouldn't be playing.

I can't wait for Friday, what a clash it will be!

 

[Selgae]

Half cheer? what kind of supporter cheers and opposition player? Yes, if he takes mark of the year or a great goal, give a little clap but cheer? Nah-uh. 20,000+ wce people will not cheer him.

IMO About a 1/4 will boo, maybe more but most people will do nothing I think unless they get caught up in the moment, only Carlton supporters or idiot west coast fans will cheer.

I don't think the atmosphere will be as crazy as some expect. I think we're more concerned with our team putting in a reasonable effort and maybe grabbing a win if we're lucky.

Well i guess im thinking of the old grans and the chardonnay sippers (who do make up a fair bit of the crowd) I'm sure they still have some Juddy badges pinned somehwere on their apparrel..

When Juddy left we gave him an award at our Bf night...premisrship capatin, bbq after the match blah blah.. It is a bit different to just another player..

 

[royalsfan]

Why are so many people getting their knickers in a knot about whether or not Judas is booed?? Every player who returns to play against his original club gets booed by a percentage of the fans. Personally, I won't be booing him - I couldn't care less about him now - I would prefer to just ignore him and treat him with the contempt he deserves.

 

[HBF]

I'm trying to think of which West Coast players will 'rough up' Judd... After the Staker incident the team felt they had to be more physical and fly the flag.. but Judd is so well respected... Maybe Waters might bump him.. once.. I think the only person who wouldn't like him is Kennedy, but he won't get near him..

Would Selwood have a crack?

 

[one eyed bluey]

Why are so many people getting their knickers in a knot about whether or not Judas is booed?? Every player who returns to play against his original club gets booed by a percentage of the fans. Personally, I won't be booing him - I couldn't care less about him now - I would prefer to just ignore him and treat him with the contempt he deserves.

why treat him with contempt, just because he had the sense to leave a drug infested club which wont play finals for another 10 + years??

 

[Selgae]

Would Selwood have a crack?

Dunno, Maybe if Judd has a tattoo of 'Party Nose' on his shoulder he might... but maybe just the thought of Twiggers will get him going..

 

[Selgae]

why treat him with contempt, just because he had the sense to leave a drug infested club which wont play finals for another 10 + years??

I can't really be bothered... but didn't leave because of the drugs... He like everyone else in Perth new Ben et al had been using for a long time he still stuck around...

Won't play finals for ten years... ok then..

Some ppl will treat him with contempt because he did what was best for him and not for the team... I don't really blame him for that.. you only get one life and as a footy player only 10 or so years so you gotta get it right.. Feel sorry for all the little kids with a #3 on their jumper, I don't know what an 8 year old would think but hopefully they will still support WC.

 

[FevolasFox]

Hopefully we support him onfield. Would be disppointed if our players, especially our midfielders, don't block and shepherd him from any behind the play/off the ball incidents.

Any sort of a shove to Juddy and Im sure Jarrod will be there to sort em out. That man loves to throw his weight around to stick up for his team mates.

 

[thylacine60]

Why are so many people getting their knickers in a knot about whether or not Judas is booed?? Every player who returns to play against his original club gets booed by a percentage of the fans. Personally, I won't be booing him - I couldn't care less about him now - I would prefer to just ignore him and treat him with the contempt he deserves.

Why contempt?

 

[RiCHii]

Would Selwood have a crack?

After seeing the enthusiam from W/C when Staker was KO'd to support fellow players, i doubt anyone on their team is capable of "roughing" anyone up. And surely umpires will be ontop of anyone "roughing" up Judd, after media spotlight being on the Gary Ablett V Crowely match-up last weekend.

 

[Flymaster]

After seeing the enthusiam from W/C when Staker was KO'd to support fellow players, i doubt anyone on their team is capable of "roughing" anyone up. And surely umpires will be ontop of anyone "roughing" up Judd, after media spotlight being on the Gary Ablett V Crowely match-up last weekend.

No one is going to even try to "rough up" Judd. Why would they? Firstly, he is too well respected by the Eagles, but more importantly, they know that it won't work because it rarely worked when other teams tried to do it when he was playing for us. Woosha, Sumich et al will be more concerned about trying to exploit his only weakness - the defensive side of his game. I would expect Staker to run with Judd and then push forward to try and kick goals when we get possession. That means Stenglein and/or Selwood will have to help cover Judd if we turn the ball over. Juddy is the best player I have ever seen play the game but his strength (his attacking game) can also be exploited as other teams have done to us in the past ie, Adam Goodes. Should be a great game.