- Dec 7, 2000
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Which players do you believe are most under the pump in 2001? Below I have a list and the reasons why, would love to hear your thoughts!
Shane Bond - It will be interesting to see how well he comes back from his knee injury. I believe he is our preferred option in defence before Jared Poulton mainly because of his speed and silky skills, he just seems to be able to get out of those sticky positions in defence much like Gavin Wanganeen. His pace after the knee injury is going to be a major factor.
Josh Carr - Needs to keep up the intensity he showed in 2000. Will have to fight hard for a spot as it was much easier for him to find a spot last year due to us trying a lot of youngsters.
Che Cockatoo-Colins - Injuries are the only thing that will stop him from staying on the list for 2002. We have seen so little of him so far its about time he gave Port back something for being so patient.
Mark Harwood - Has been on the list since our first season and has the potential but can he deliver. Will have to fight hard with Cornes and Lockwood for a forward position but is probably more favoured to find a position in the back line.
Bowen Lockwood - Just has to fight the injuries, he has so far had a injury free pre-season on a modified program. This boy could be anything but how patient can Port be if 2001 doesn't work out as well?
Brayden Lyle - Seems to be on the outer a little. You can tell he has the passion for Port Adelaide and always fights hard for the ball but he probably doesn't get enough of it these days and wastes the ball.
Adam Morgan - Two seasons on the list already so how much longer can we wait? With Meady and Paxman getting towards the end of their careers they really need to stand up soon, if these players retire at the end of 2001 it maybe the only thing that saves him.
Jarrod Schofield - Is Western Australia calling? Finds it hard to get a regular spot in the side, we have many running type players and a few younger ones that I am sure Port would like to push through. If Jarrod gets limited opportunities he may begin to wonder why he is here and look at going home.
Nathan Steinberner - Much like Cockatoo-Collins he must start getting over the injuries and racking up more game time. He has been with the side since the beginning and has only managed 16 games, so its this year or bust for Nathan.
Michael Stevens - Into his third year on the list and has played a total of 8 games. He must look at improving and getting more games, he can't just stand back now he must lead from the front. We can't just think he will turn out like his brother Anthony.
Toby Thurstans - See Adam Morgan, Toby is in exactly the same boat and probably a little behind Adam at the same time.
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Port Adelaide Forever
Shane Bond - It will be interesting to see how well he comes back from his knee injury. I believe he is our preferred option in defence before Jared Poulton mainly because of his speed and silky skills, he just seems to be able to get out of those sticky positions in defence much like Gavin Wanganeen. His pace after the knee injury is going to be a major factor.
Josh Carr - Needs to keep up the intensity he showed in 2000. Will have to fight hard for a spot as it was much easier for him to find a spot last year due to us trying a lot of youngsters.
Che Cockatoo-Colins - Injuries are the only thing that will stop him from staying on the list for 2002. We have seen so little of him so far its about time he gave Port back something for being so patient.
Mark Harwood - Has been on the list since our first season and has the potential but can he deliver. Will have to fight hard with Cornes and Lockwood for a forward position but is probably more favoured to find a position in the back line.
Bowen Lockwood - Just has to fight the injuries, he has so far had a injury free pre-season on a modified program. This boy could be anything but how patient can Port be if 2001 doesn't work out as well?
Brayden Lyle - Seems to be on the outer a little. You can tell he has the passion for Port Adelaide and always fights hard for the ball but he probably doesn't get enough of it these days and wastes the ball.
Adam Morgan - Two seasons on the list already so how much longer can we wait? With Meady and Paxman getting towards the end of their careers they really need to stand up soon, if these players retire at the end of 2001 it maybe the only thing that saves him.
Jarrod Schofield - Is Western Australia calling? Finds it hard to get a regular spot in the side, we have many running type players and a few younger ones that I am sure Port would like to push through. If Jarrod gets limited opportunities he may begin to wonder why he is here and look at going home.
Nathan Steinberner - Much like Cockatoo-Collins he must start getting over the injuries and racking up more game time. He has been with the side since the beginning and has only managed 16 games, so its this year or bust for Nathan.
Michael Stevens - Into his third year on the list and has played a total of 8 games. He must look at improving and getting more games, he can't just stand back now he must lead from the front. We can't just think he will turn out like his brother Anthony.
Toby Thurstans - See Adam Morgan, Toby is in exactly the same boat and probably a little behind Adam at the same time.
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Port Adelaide Forever