News Menzel to return via VFL

[Son_Of_God29]

Dan Menzel will play VFL this weekend get to KP early to show your support

http://www.geelongcats.com.au/geelongnews/newsarticle/tabid/3933/newsid/137038/default.aspx

 

[topic97]

Awesome news!! 2 games back, then a break will probably help him ease back into it!!

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Great news!

Wonder when they are going to tell us which of the rookies is being demoted back to the rookie list then.

Looking forward to seeing Menz in action again, will need some time to find his feet but could be a real asset for us in the last third of the year.

 

[winty]

Awesome news!! 2 games back, then a break will probably help him ease back into it!!

I'd give him 3 games plus the bye, then put him in against Port Adelaide at Skilled. He'll then have that game and the game the following week against the Suns to get used to the pace of AFL footy again before we play the likes of the Pies, Bombers, Crows, Hawks and Eagles in the following month and a bit.

 

[cats23]

Fantastic news, I'll definitely get to the game early to watch Menzel in action

Like your comeback plan of games for Menzel Winty

 

[topic97]

I'd give him 3 games plus the bye, then put him in against Port Adelaide at Skilled. He'll then have that game and the game the following week against the Suns to get used to the pace of AFL footy again before we play the likes of the Pies, Bombers, Crows, Hawks and Eagles in the following month and a bit.

Thats probably not too bad of a path back, assuming he finds touch quickly - but if he has been training well I cant see it taking too long with his natural ability!!

Trav will most likely be back this week too..... wonder if they might just bang him straight back into the seniors given our opposition....

 

[Topper]

Awesome news.

Pretty soon we'll have Menzel, Varcoe & Wojack all back in. And with Motlop & T Hunt in the same side and all of a sudden we're looking quite quick

 

[numbwombat]

Great news!

Wonder when they are going to tell us which of the rookies is being demoted back to the rookie list then.

Looking forward to seeing Menz in action again, will need some time to find his feet but could be a real asset for us in the last third of the year.

Looks like it was Stringer for Vardy, originally: https://twitter.com/CatsInsider/status/192798376067211264

But the CatsInsider twitter just tweeted: 'Stringer or Simpkin will need to be put back onto Rookie list until Rd11 when we can elevate someone.'

If they have a choice, given the free upgrade's so close, I wonder whether they'd consider dropping Stringer to see a bit more of Simpkin? Reckon Stringer will probably have to stay (& has earned it), just so they have the option of using the freebie on e.g. Walker later on in the season. Bit rough on Simpkin, though, getting elevated for a quarter and a bit of footy.

 

[Duskfire]

It would be Simpkin surely; Stringer has been good for us, has been improving every game, and you could argue that he is in the best 22. Surely thats enough to earn the spot.

But good news for menzel. I was worried it would be an extended injury and we wouldnt see him again at all. A few weeks in the VFL, then he comes roaring back. I am already drooling at our forward line potential!

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Looks like it was Stringer for Vardy, originally: https://twitter.com/CatsInsider/status/192798376067211264

But the CatsInsider twitter just tweeted: 'Stringer or Simpkin will need to be put back onto Rookie list until Rd11 when we can elevate someone.'

If they have a choice, given the free upgrade's so close, I wonder whether they'd consider dropping Stringer to see a bit more of Simpkin? Reckon Stringer will probably have to stay (& has earned it), just so they have the option of using the freebie on e.g. Walker later on in the season. Bit rough on Simpkin, though, getting elevated for a quarter and a bit of footy.

On form Stringer should stay. However he has played a fair few now and is probably due for the std younger player rest, maybe they are planning to do that and bring him back after the bye. I say that only because why would you elevate Simpkin to drop him back the next week? makes no sense, he should have a bit of a run at it for a few games like Jesse had.

 

[dazbroncos]

Not that you would want to but is Stringer or Simpkin on the last year of the rookie listing 3 years that you can hold them?

If so, Stringer should go back as we have seen the what he can do and he has proven his mettle in my mind to get a promotion. Joffa needs to be given more time so Joffa gets to stay now, Stringer goes back for a few weeks then gets the rd 11 promo.

Or just to mix it up a bit more... throw Walker up as well....

Take about a supply of potential...

Once again Wells on the $$$$..
GO Catters

 

[rooke33]

Great news!

Wonder when they are going to tell us which of the rookies is being demoted back to the rookie list then.

Looking forward to seeing Menz in action again, will need some time to find his feet but could be a real asset for us in the last third of the year.

Surely Stringer will stay up, has been playing good football and has now shown it across a number of games. Unfortunately Simpkin only got one quarter so didn't really get a great chance to show what he can offer at afl level.

Not really the end of the world as he can be re-promoted after rd 11 or 12.
I think Stringer is more important to us over the next couple of games.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Not that you would want to but is Stringer or Simpkin on the last year of the rookie listing 3 years that you can hold them?

If so, Stringer should go back as we have seen the what he can do and he has proven his mettle in my mind to get a promotion. Joffa needs to be given more time so Joffa gets to stay now, Stringer goes back for a few weeks then gets the rd 11 promo.

Or just to mix it up a bit more... throw Walker up as well....

Take about a supply of potential...

Once again Wells on the $$$$..
GO Catters

Stringer has had his 3. Has to be elevated or delisted at the end of year. Simpkin is on his 2nd year. Although we don't know if rookie list is reverting back to the old 2 year rule now the draft is no longer compromised. So he may be in the same boat.

Surely Stringer will stay up, has been playing good football and has now shown it across a number of games. Unfortunately Simpkin only got one quarter so didn't really get a great chance to show what he can offer at afl level.

Not really the end of the world as he can be re-promoted after rd 11 or 12.
I think Stringer is more important to us over the next couple of games.

I agree, but if the rookie can come back next week as a pose to after the bye, my bet is Stringer will get a rest.

Makes no sense they'd pay the 20k apx to play Simpkin for one quarter and then send him straight back to the rookie list.

We'll find out on thursday.

 

[Senatorguesty]

I can see us elevating all 3 of Stringer, Simpkin and Walker. Especially the first and last, Simpkin maybe his age might mean he wont be.
Ive seen enough of Stringer to think he should become a damn good little midfielder and Walker has "it" as a forward IMO. I like Simpkin, but hes not a kid.....

 

[TheWoodenSlug]

Does anyone know what coverage there will be of this game? Really hoping it is the one that ABC shows but I doubt it. Any good radio coverage?

Really excited to see/hear how Menzel (and Varcoe?) goes. Great to have those two, along with Wojo and Simpson all getting on the park!!

 

[footscore]

Stringer has had his 3. Has to be elevated or delisted at the end of year.

what do you think of Stringer from the 6 games he's played so far? (albeit a few were not full matches as well)

 

[Selective Retention]

I would be very surprised if Stringer was not promoted.

First couple of games I thought disposal/decision making was a bit off. He had a few chances in the forward 50 in one game that he fluffed trying the dinky little pass off.

Pies game in that last quarter he had a few tap ons, pressure acts etc that were crucial in the context of the game.

Bulldogs game he showed the ability to run away from stoppages. This is the upside for his game.

I thought he was lucky to survive the end of last year but after the club have backed him in across two injury interrupted rookie years it would be crazy for them to cut him after he has shown a bit.

 

[topic97]

Does anyone know what coverage there will be of this game? Really hoping it is the one that ABC shows but I doubt it. Any good radio coverage?

It could possibly be, the VFL broadcast is on at 1pm this sat & our game is at 10am.
The only other game is Bendigo v willaimstown at 1:10, the other games are after 2.

So itll most likely be the bendigo game but there is still a possibility!!

Edit: oh wow, I just saw our seniors game is actually on channel 7 - I would have thought they would have shown another game!!

 

[Jabbo]

Sorry guys for intruding but wanting to know how Varcoe is progressing? Is he close to a return? I am in a Ultimate footy league and I was considering drafting him in our mid season draft if he is close to a return.

 

[topic97]

Sorry guys for intruding but wanting to know how Varcoe is progressing? Is he close to a return? I am in a Ultimate footy league and I was considering drafting him in our mid season draft if he is close to a return.

From all reports he is returning to our VFL side next week - but the way the cats report injuries he could well return this week.

Id be suspecting a return to the seniors a game or two after the bye.

 

[tenderwarrior]

Stringer on form deserves to hold his place in the team, however I think Simpkin will be retained. Why? Because it seems a bit silly to elevate Simpkin for one quarter. Why would Geelong have done that, it serves no purpose. The other option is almost impossible, and that is that they elevated him and then realised, "crap - we forgot about Menzel coming back!"

The most likely option is that they have decided that Simpkin deserves a game, and they want to look at him to see if he can make the most of his opportunity like Stringer has. He may make way this week, but he would think he will still be available for selection. Geelong would want to see what he haves to offer, as I think for him moreso than Burbury/Bathie/Walker, it is now or never. He is a little bit older and now while we still wait for the likes of Varcoe, Menzel and Wojcinski (and maybe Kelly and Chritensen) to return is the time to see if he will be upgraded at years end.

 

[winty]

It could possibly be, the VFL broadcast is on at 1pm this sat & our game is at 10am.
The only other game is Bendigo v willaimstown at 1:10, the other games are after 2.

So itll most likely be the bendigo game but there is still a possibility!!

Edit: oh wow, I just saw our seniors game is actually on channel 7 - I would have thought they would have shown another game!!

I highly doubt they'd show our VFL game on Saturday considering it'll be up against the seniors, which more people would be interested in.

I think our VFL side will definitely be on TV next Saturday though, playing the reigning premiers at Skilled.

 

[topic97]

I highly doubt they'd show our VFL game on Saturday considering it'll be up against the seniors, which more people would be interested in.

I think our VFL side will definitely be on TV next Saturday though, playing the reigning premiers at Skilled.

Yeah thats a point.
Hopefully channel 7 will do a short report on Menz if he has a good one - surely Lingy will have some pull there

 

[dazbroncos]

The one thing the younger player rotation has created will be interest in our Rookie listed players from other clubs.

My understanding is that they can be signed by other clubs while rookie listed with us as long as they are signed to other clubs AFL list.

With Walker, Stringer, Simpkin Bathie et al all doing good things - there might be a bit of poaching going on especially after the viewing that Stringer and Simpkin have given the rest of the league...

Really need to make sure we get them promoted and signed at years end

OF course, we have to make room for them too....

Going to be very interesting....

Go Catters

 

[JUBJUB]

I think our VFL side will definitely be on TV next Saturday though, playing the reigning premiers at Skilled.

Doubt it.Willy v Box Hill starts at 1.10pm,so that's probably next weeks TV game.
Rd 16 v Collingwood at Toothless Park [July 14] is our most likely TV game.It's the only game on the saturday.