Paul Medhurst nominating for the draft

[jayceontaylor]

Small article in today's Age sport said that Paul will be nominating for this years draft. Can't find the article online though.

 

[Smokeyr67]

He'll be on the other side of thirty, out of the game for 12 months - great pickup for Freo!

 

[Dynamics]

Found this:

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/-/afl/11608989/medhurst-aims-for-afl-comeback/

Smokey is right. I always rated the bloke and especially loved his ability to create opportunities for team mates around the fringes of the 50m arc, but the Medders ship has sailed. If Freo or West Coast want a bloke turning 30 who's been out for a year and already had consistency issues to begin with, good luck to them.

 

[mattys123]

You wouldn't think he'd be nominating if one of the expansion clubs hadn't told him to.

My guess is GWS have made him an offer, he always killed Essendon, so Sheeds probably thinks it's a good idea.

Would love to see him back playing, as long as it's not for us, too old now.

 

[Paranoid]

That's surprising to me.. He was one of my favourite players, and never thought we'd hear from him again. Will be interesting to see what happens

 

[rustyg70]

I reckon Melbourne might have a look at him,especially with Neeld on board now.

 

[HFF]

It is understood he returned to Australia in outstanding physical condition after training privately.
It is believed Collingwood had rated re-listing Medhurst a possibility for much of the year and that while the Magpies are unlikely bidders for his services now, at least two other clubs may be interested.
The Magpies, who regularly send players to Arizona for altitude training, may even have asked Medhurst to do a block of training at altitude as part of his training.
Two separate sources close to Medhurst said yesterday the forward was back in Australia and his physical condition was the equal of any stage in his career.

Would love to have him back.

Could extract another couple of seasons out of him and his body will be fresh following his year off.

Is it also a mere coincidence that he nominates for the draft in the same year that a very good friend of his in Marty Clarke returns?

Hopefully we are all over this.

 

[Shade]

would cream if he came back my fav player

 

[Ed D]

That's very interesting and unexpected. Can we say he had a falling out with Malthouse?

 

[Jesus Baulks]

Wasn't up to it anymore a year ago, wonder what has changed since then?

My guess is sfa.

 

[Quicky]

I would love us to get him back with a late pick. He would be a perfect foil up forward for Cloke and Dawes. It would be an unwelcome twist for LeCaff if true though. He could provide good cover as an unconventional full forward too if needed. He always relished that deep marking forward role.

 

[Ed D]

Wasn't up to it anymore a year ago, wonder what has changed since then?

My guess is sfa.

I'm not sure about that. He battled ankle injuries in 2010 and then got left out of the team. He had more to offer but didn't have a good run and Malthouse didn't give him the opportunities.

 

[Smokeyr67]

Was it ankle problems that forced him out of the side in 2010?

I'm looking forward to us picking up Fev, Medders and maybe even Barry hall just so we can claim a geriatric forward line.

 

[oh_u]

Wasn't up to it anymore a year ago, wonder what has changed since then?

My guess is sfa.

Won't matter. He won't be back at the Pies. The only way that would be possible would be if he wasn't in it for the money.
I reckon GWS would have to be the front runner. Can't see either W.A side bothering with him. Davis would be a better option for either of those sides if anything.

 

[DermiesLuvChild]

He is 6 mths younger than Davis, has had a year off so his nagging injuries may be gone?? If he is fit then I am sure his skill level will still shine thru.
A perfect fit for GWS late pick. Good luck to him.

 

[Jesus Baulks]

I'm not sure about that. He battled ankle injuries in 2010 and then got left out of the team. He had more to offer but didn't have a good run and Malthouse didn't give him the opportunities.

I was and still am a Medhurst fan, loved him when he was up and about. His 2010 form just wasn't up to it though, he had completely lost his bite and virtually had no interest in earning back his spot through good VFL football.

I agree, Malthouse left him to languish down there for too long, but I don't think it would've made any difference. He wasn't in our best 22 come the back half of the year so it was irrelevant in the end.

 

[oh_u]

He actually got a game or two toward the back end of his last season from memory but showed not only nowhere near enough to keep a spot, but as was said, not a lot of interest in really wanting to for that matter.

Blair was clearly the better option going into that finals series and going forward.

Was still a fan though and wish him well. Hope he does end up at GWS to be honest.

 

[Optimax]

I was and still am a Medhurst fan, loved him when he was up and about. His 2010 form just wasn't up to it though, he had completely lost his bite and virtually had no interest in earning back his spot through good VFL football.

I agree, Malthouse left him to languish down there for too long, but I don't think it would've made any difference. He wasn't in our best 22 come the back half of the year so it was irrelevant in the end.

Spot on

If he's fit though and its a big if only 12 monthes ago een he considered his foot injuries a long term one, I'd take the punt without a doubt.

 

[Blessed]

I heard that K Sheedy is all over him based on a certain Anzac Day clash.

 

[Shellz]

Would love him to come back

 

[Vampire013]

I'd have him back any day of the week.
He was not the same player after the ankle injury.
If he is over the ankle injury, he could offer a lot.
He was one of the best assist players we had.
I don't think Cloke or Dawes would be complaining too much.

 

[TradeDraft]

The Sunday Times believes that new Magpies coach Nathan Buckley was keen to welcome Medhurst back to the fold, but Collingwood’s football department didn’t see a spot for him.

Sounds Like we where Intrested but I would think that spot went to Jamie Elliot

http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/af...yes-afl-comeback/story-e6frg1xu-1226193429575

 

[Old Spice]

Don't mind another geriatric with a late pick if there are no sneaky nuts that Hine has an eagle eye one at that stage.

Next years draft sounds like the one to load up on in terms of youth. I also thought Medhurst had some back issues as well as the ankle in 2010.

 

[steveq91]

Don't mind another geriatric with a late pick if there are no sneaky nuts that Hine has an eagle eye one at that stage.

Next years draft sounds like the one to load up on in terms of youth. I also thought Medhurst had some back issues as well as the ankle in 2010.

I'm not going to lie, I was a big Medhurst fan.

From memory he had stress fractures in his back in the pre season, then hurt his ankle against North early, had an injection and came back on and made it worse. Played when he probably shouldn't have played as then ended up in the VFL. Came back for one game against Essendon but it was too close to finals to get a feel for the pace of AFL again. Plus we were playing so well.

If it is true that he is in the best physical condition he has been in (or equal to) we would be silly not to have a crack. We have lost a lot of depth over the last 2 years. Even if it is just as a back up he is handy to have.

Gone are the days last year when we couldn't fit Davis, Didak, Blair, Dick and Medders into the same forward line. A lot has changed!

 

[Markfs]

I was and still am a Medhurst fan, loved him when he was up and about. His 2010 form just wasn't up to it though, he had completely lost his bite and virtually had no interest in earning back his spot through good VFL football.

I agree, Malthouse left him to languish down there for too long, but I don't think it would've made any difference. He wasn't in our best 22 come the back half of the year so it was irrelevant in the end.

Always nice to hear another person's opinion, but I dont agree with any of it. Medhurst lost his bite because a certain person wasnt providing him with opportunities to sink his teeth into.

Anyway, it's good to hear that Paul is back on earth...