Robbie Haddrill

[Memories]

Have you ever actually seen him play? Very tough to label Robbie Haddrill as a B grade player. He's awesome, and if fit he gives us more options and greater flexibility down back. Last I heard there was no major surgery required, and he's been set back a month. That makes things harder for him, but the season hasn't started and we're already missing players through suspension. Later in the year a spot may open up, and then he can take his chance, it isn't too late for The Driller.

Well yes, he can take his chance IF he comes back and is fit, you're right. Why waste this year if he can come back? My point is he will be gone, unless he comes back this year and strings games together and completely dominates. We don't need someone who can't play.

I think he was serviceable, but great? Who would want Haddril outside of Freo? Think ppl are lining up to take him?

 

[hoogs]

Well yes, he can take his chance IF he comes back and is fit, you're right. Why waste this year if he can come back? My point is he will be gone, unless he comes back this year and strings games together and completely dominates. We don't need someone who can't play.

I think he was serviceable, but great? Who would want Haddril outside of Freo? Think ppl are lining up to take him?

If we had attempted to trade him at the end of 2004, I think a first round draft pick would have been expected.

 

[ImperialPurple]

The best that Sir Robert has to offer is very, very good. Possibly the only thing that stood between him and an AA guernsey were the cruel injuries. I remember in 2003 and 2004, when Scarlett and Michael were the premier full-backs and Haddrill and Glass were the up and comers, many were of the opinion that Haddrill was a better player than Glass. Haddrill was then struck down, Glass remained injury free, continued to play each week and to improve to the point where he is now the best FB in the comp. Maybe Haddrill wouldn't have had the same amount of improvement as Glass, and maybe Glass would be better now regardless, but it's injuries that have felled Sir Robert, not lack of ability...

 

[Memories]

The best that Sir Robert has to offer is very, very good. Possibly the only thing that stood between him and an AA guernsey were the cruel injuries. I remember in 2003 and 2004, when Scarlett and Michael were the premier full-backs and Haddrill and Glass were the up and comers, many were of the opinion that Haddrill was a better player than Glass. Haddrill was then struck down, Glass remained injury free, continued to play each week and to improve to the point where he is now the best FB in the comp. Maybe Haddrill wouldn't have had the same amount of improvement as Glass, and maybe Glass would be better now regardless, but it's injuries that have felled Sir Robert, not lack of ability...

Granted, he was promising in 2003-2004. I remember a few instances of him getting burnt badly against some opponents, but for the most part he was very serviceable. Against Glass back then, I think it would be hard to say who was better out of him and Robbie. My point pertains to us keeping a injury riddled player on the sidelines for what appears to be his 3rd season, who was only serviceable - but showed some greatness. Doesn't matter their potential when they keep injurying themselves.

To be honest I was looking forward to him coming back this year, because I wanted to see if he could do what Hayden did, but alas, doesn't look promising.

 

[theGav56]

Who knows where the year will lead. A big strong body like Haddrils available come end of season, or perhaps finals time may be perfect.

 

[dominguez]

Who knows where the year will lead. A big strong body like Haddrils available come end of season, or perhaps finals time may be perfect.

Especially considering the fact that McPharlin has never played a full season going into his 8th year as an afl footballer.

 

[theGav56]

Especially considering the fact that McPharlin has never played a full season going into his 8th year as an afl footballer.

All sorts of crabs end up being premiership players. Many different players can play a role in a season because of fitness, supension, injury, self-inflicted damage caused by drugs. Some of those things would happen at the Dockers of course.

 

[Pure Purple]

Haddrill's best chance of breaking back in was because Johnson's been suspended. Johnson will be back by the time Haddrill's ready to try again, and by then a new defence will have been worked out without him. Haddrill's best chance now is if we have trouble with some big forwards and he is brought in to strengthen the defence. If we can control them without him I'd say he hasn't got much hope now.

 

[dominguez]

You're right Pure Purple, after Johnson returns Haddrill will probably only come into the side if McPharlin, Parker, Grover or Johnson gets injured.

 

[hoogs]

All sorts of crabs end up being premiership players. Many different players can play a role in a season because of fitness, supension, injury, self-inflicted damage caused by drugs. Some of those things would happen at the Dockers of course.

Like Seaby! The 06 Eagles are nothing like 92 and 94.

You're right Pure Purple, after Johnson returns Haddrill will probably only come into the side if McPharlin, Parker, Grover or Johnson gets injured.

I always remember the days when Haddrill tore up on a forward flank. He's quite a flexible player, though running in straight lines is probably better for his legs.