Polak

The Spornstar · Apr 5, 2006

Hi guys
Just wondering what Polak's story is right now. Is he injured? Is he playing WAFL? Is he far away from senior selection?
Thanks

inferno66 · Apr 5, 2006

Polak is playing for the Sharks in the WAFL. The coaching staff say that his field kicking isnt good enough to play in defence, so they want him to play in the foward line. Currently our foward line has many players in front of him for selection so doesnt look like being selected in the near future.

His only chance is if the club bring him in to play in defence if there are injuries

Lach72 · Apr 5, 2006

The Spornstar said:
Hi guys
Just wondering what Polak's story is right now. Is he injured? Is he playing WAFL? Is he far away from senior selection?
Thanks

Playing WAFL as a forward...not really setting the world on fire by all reports...could be handy this week though...

Plugga · Apr 5, 2006

He is a wasted talent...why he is playing Wafl, when he could have been off loaded in trade period is beyond me.

sabre_ac · Apr 5, 2006

Plugga said:
He is a wasted talent...why he is playing Wafl, when he could have been off loaded in trade period is beyond me.

Because we demanded at top 5 pick.....

inferno66 · Apr 5, 2006

sabre_ac said:
Because we demanded at top 5 pick.....

I would have been happy with a top 10 pick

Ted38 · Apr 5, 2006

sabre_ac said:
Because we demanded at top 5 pick.....

And no one is that stupid.

Ysaye · Apr 5, 2006

I would be happy with a top 15-20 pick for this years draft, but I doubt we would get that now that he has been dumped to the WAFL....unless the weagles finally decide to trade for a Key forward.

Still might come good again, but likely only as a CHB for us.

Lach72 · Apr 5, 2006

Ysaye said:
I would be happy with a top 15-20 pick for this years draft, but I doubt we would get that now that he has been dumped to the WAFL....unless the weagles finally decide to trade for a Key forward.

Still might come good again, but likely only as a CHB for us.

They'd try and trade Gardiner, though...heh heh
unfortunately we'd probably accept

Ripper · Apr 5, 2006

Ysaye said:
Still might come good again, but likely only as a CHB for us.

My man Antoni played WAFL for the first three rounds only last year and has never looked back since.

Polly did get 8 kicks, 6 h/b, 5 marks, 2 inside 50's and 1goal 3 behinds in a team that was flogged so it is not all bad.

Redgum · Apr 5, 2006

good key position players are rare as hens teeth,polly is still only 21 and i am sure looking at him this year,he looks to have grown taller and starting to fill out. write him off at your own peril,his still got a lot more maturing to go both in his personal life and in football. he is still one of the best contested markers going around and will only get better.

Slacker · Apr 5, 2006

Polak needed a stint in the WAFL as a wake-up call. If he is the talent everyone claims he is then he should be dominating in the WAFL environment, and what we have seen so far cannot be defined as dominating.

Hopefully he will come around and find what it takes to play to his potential. Could easily go either way IMO.

Wizard · Apr 5, 2006

You try dominating at CHF in a side getting spanked week in week out.

Ripper · Apr 5, 2006

wizard_9 said:
You try dominating at CHF in a side getting spanked week in week out.

I was surprised that he got as much of it as he did.

He needs a couple more weeks at the mighty sharks still IMO.

dugrene · Apr 5, 2006

Redgum said:
good key position players are rare as hens teeth,polly is still only 21 and i am sure looking at him this year,he looks to have grown taller and starting to fill out. write him off at your own peril,his still got a lot more maturing to go both in his personal life and in football. he is still one of the best contested markers going around and will only get better.

I'm with you.
I dont care if he doesnt play this year as long as he seems to be maturing as a person. Once (if) he takes that next step toward being responsible, and appreciative of his natural ability he could become a great footy player.

But I wouldnt give him a game until he shows he is ready.

Some guys just dont get it until they are well into their twentys.

dockers_bengals · Apr 5, 2006

he is only 21 and a very good pack mark,also not everyone developes at the same rate,worth hanging on to this year.he has been struggling with the a injury pre season.

wehavethepassion · Apr 5, 2006

Plugga said:
He is a wasted talent...why he is playing Wafl, when he could have been off loaded in trade period is beyond me.

So true. He has only got his marking ground skills ordinary.

ImperialPurple · Apr 5, 2006

He's out of contract this year, while most of our other "stars" and tied up till at least 2007. Will be interesting to see what sort of a deal, if any, they negotiate with Polly during the course of this year.

jko'neal · Apr 5, 2006

Hi Guys,
Walked down and saw him play on the weekend against the Demons as the ground is a short stroll from my place in Perth.
Looked very unfit and was swapping from end to end during the game.
Played on Mcdougall for a while, cant say the two of them set the world on fire but he would be a handy player to hold or would attract a lot of interest on the trade market I would think.

Thrawn · Apr 6, 2006

Sporny!

Long time no see mate.

Ted38 · Apr 6, 2006

jko'neal said:
Hi Guys,
Walked down and saw him play on the weekend against the Demons as the ground is a short stroll from my place in Perth.
Looked very unfit and was swapping from end to end during the game.
Played on Mcdougall for a while, cant say the two of them set the world on fire but he would be a handy player to hold or would attract a lot of interest on the trade market I would think.

McDUD V McPOLAK! Now there's a couple of underachieving first round picks.

ImperialPurple · Apr 6, 2006

Ted38 said:
McDUD V McPOLAK! Now there's a couple of underachieving first round picks.

I'll give you that, that they're both under-achieving. however, weags fans criticise McDougall for being SOFT... something Polak definitely is not.

Ted38 · Apr 6, 2006

ImperialPurple said:
I'll give you that, that they're both under-achieving. however, weags fans criticise McDougall for being SOFT... something Polak definitely is not.

Agreed McDud is soft as in body on body and commitment but Polak is soft as in not having the mental strength and commitment to apply himself sufficiently to make the most of the opportunities he has been given.

kanabar · Apr 7, 2006

well he just doesnt have the heart to play AFL level, but we bloody better make sure we dont do another McPhee and rid of him and look how McPhee is a defending superstar same with clement.

i always regreted when we traded mcphee, what did we get in return? ive forgotten

Kapow!!! · Apr 7, 2006

kanabar said:
well he just doesnt have the heart to play AFL level, but we bloody better make sure we dont do another McPhee and rid of him and look how McPhee is a defending superstar same with clement.

i always regreted when we traded mcphee, what did we get in return? ive forgotten

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