Toast Nathan Vardy

[Duskfire]

I am not sure how weird it is posting about an opposition player but I loved seeing Vardy get a medal today. As someone who looks back on most ex-cats fondly, it’s great seeing someone who is a genuinely good guy playing well in a grand final, doubly so that opposition was Collingwood.

 

[frggr]

Good call on the thread, Duskfire. Well done to Nathan!

 

[OddYears]

Really good to see him take his opportunity and play a great game. Loved it when he slotted than goal.

 

[Stan The Caddy]

He was a favourite of mine when he was here. I'm happy for him. This is his time to celebrate... Come on Vardy, let's go party!

 

[catempire]

 

[cynical]

Happy for any ex Geelong player to win a medal.

Has been a solid contributor for them since he came in.

Wonder which ex Geelong player wins a flag next year.

 

[Stan The Caddy]

Happy for any ex Geelong player to win a medal.

Has been a solid contributor for them since he came in.

Wonder which ex Geelong player wins a flag next year.

Probably Duncan...

 

[JackFlash]

Says a lot for the Cats medical team....will McCarthy be next?

 

[Spazz Cat]

Played really well, and was very important.
Would of preffered Varcoe to win but well done to him.

 

[frggr]

Says a lot for the Cats medical team....will McCarthy be next?

Bit of a long bow to draw there, Jack. He's had his fair share of injuries at West Coast, too.

 

[CatsDoItBetter]

He was very good today pushed himself to keep in the game and hit contests. Good work Vardy.

 

[iameviljez]

Says a lot for the Cats medical team....will McCarthy be next?

In fairness, he played almost the whole of his last season in Geelong - just in the VFL and not particularly well...

 

[iameviljez]

Vardy does annoy me though - he does seem as though he should have been a far better player with the gifts that he has. That said, the injuries must have taken a huge toll on his leap and mobility.

There were two games where I really thought he looked like our CHF/Ruck for the next eight years - one where he kicked four against Gold Coast including a beauty off his toes, and also SJ/Stokes/Kelly's last game against Adelaide.

 

[thecatattack]

Vardy does annoy me though - he does seem as though he should have been a far better player with the gifts that he has. That said, the injuries must have taken a huge toll on his leap and mobility.

I mean hip injuries are pretty debilitating, especially for someone of his size.

 

[Reppie]

Always happy to see ex player achieve success.

 

[Daniel McL]

Happy for any ex Geelong player to win a medal.

Has been a solid contributor for them since he came in.

Wonder which ex Geelong player wins a flag next year.

Had to get that little jab in at the end I like it.

 

[Daniel McL]

Also congrats to Vards! Played a great role in a fantastic premiership win.

 

[Stan The Caddy]

In fairness, he played almost the whole of his last season in Geelong - just in the VFL and not particularly well...

So why was Scott not able to get the most out of him? And Varcoe too for that matter? Hmmm....

 

[Rosso]

Played really well today. If he performed like that at Geelong then he would have never been let go. Congrats to Vards on he win.

 

[Biggy_Boy]

So why was Scott not able to get the most out of him? And Varcoe too for that matter? Hmmm....

But Scott always gets the best out of players...

 

[JackFlash]

Bit of a long bow to draw there, Jack. He's had his fair share of injuries at West Coast, too.

25 games at Geelong in 7 seasons, 32 in two seasons at West Coast and a premiership medal. Geelong went into this season dreadfully unprepared.

 

[iameviljez]

So why was Scott not able to get the most out of him? And Varcoe too for that matter? Hmmm....

Nobody really could. He has done a job, but hasn't played *that* well.

 

[Stan The Caddy]

But Scott always gets the best out of players...

Lol, this is a pisser!

 

[Stan The Caddy]

Nobody really could. He has done a job, but hasn't played *that* well.

Who, Vardy? You're kidding me aren't you?

 

[Partridge]

But Scott always gets the best out of players...

Yeah Hamling, Caddy, and Vardy are kind of going against the “career best footy under Scott” bullshit storyline in a big way.