Surjan three year contract

[Malibu#27]

As much as everyone likes to scapegoat Pettigrew, our side didn't get any better when he was dropped, and Stewart had a fair few goals kicked on him in the same position.

He seemed to have some confidence issues this year and it did become apparent he wasnt at the top of his game, but the fact he was playing at less than 100% would have contributed.

I agree that its easy to lambast defenders when the side is going well, but when our midfield lacks defensive pressure its easy for defenders to look like spuds. Glad to hear he's signed on.

(PS I can see him being useful elsewhere on the field)

 

[Relativity]

Has he signed a 3 year deal or been offered one?

 

[morell]

As much as everyone likes to scapegoat Pettigrew, our side didn't get any better when he was dropped, and Stewart had a fair few goals kicked on him in the same position.

Pettigrew is the epitome of the guy that hates playing in defence, but gets put there anyway because he has done ok there a few times.

In other words he is a confidence player.

It's been said ad infinitum - He should be played in the same manner Brett Burton/Andrew Embley were played at their peak. Tall attacking wingman.

 

[Del80659]

**** i love the doctor!!! onya surj one day I will hug you

hopefully carry plays on - he may not be in our next flag team but he has honestly been one of our biggest names and i'd love to see him play next year

 

[5um0F1]

Good news, I wish we had more players with the grit and heart of the Surj

 

[Spadge]

fantastic!
was worried he'd leave but Surj has said from day 1 he is a Port man through and through and wants to play his whole career here
very deserving of it too

Petters im a bit surprised.... but agree with the sentiments about playing him AWAY from defence. He did show that he has the ability to play as a forward and is a very good kick for goal

Carr... well if he "retires" then surely Port wouldnt have to pay out anything??? All depends on how bad his ankle injury is really. i wouldnt mind if he stayed on and finished out his contract

Tredders... fantastic again and deserves another contract. Was our only forward to really stand up along with Gray

 

[FishingRick04]

I agree with others.

I personally believe he could fill the same role John Anthony does for Collingwood. he's a great set shot, has excellent speed of the mark. He could play an excellent lead up forward.

Tredrea may halt Salters progress next season, which IMO would be a shame as they are like for like players IMO. Personally it's time to move on, so as long as our young forwards get priority and Tredrea knows this I am happy, I am sure he would be too.

 

[captain ebert]

Would only have Pettigrew for 2 years if they plan to play him Forward!!
He will never be a defender, played a Key role in beating the Dogs in Darwin before his op. should have kept him there but sadly some clown thought he make a good defender

yes - has a lot to offer - but not in defence!!!

 

[SYDpower]

Rumours, Surj wanted a trade were so far off the mark, it wasn't funny! Surj was & is going nowhere except Port Adelaide. He loves the place.

I think Pettigrew has to be played up forward, he still has upside & I would like to see Carr have one more year.

 

[The Flying Doormat]

Would only have Pettigrew for 2 years if they plan to play him Forward!!
He will never be a defender, played a Key role in beating the Dogs in Darwin before his op. should have kept him there but sadly some clown thought he make a good defender

Agreed !
While this is a thread on Surjan I'll keep banging on about the Grew going forward. Apart form the Dogs game I recall a game against St Kilda a few years back when he took some good marks and slotted a few goals.
Heck the guy is taller than Salter and quicker (no disrespect intended). He's not the defender Choco hoped for so try him up forward with Salts and Tredrea.
Of course that means no room for the Hoff.

 

[Spadge]

i get the feeling Grew has been well and truely pigeonholed as a backman unfortunately
i would love to see him forward again

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Surjan has signed a new contract - confirmed on Power website.

 

[nay]

Surjan has signed a new contract - confirmed on Power website.

Great News for the club and "THE DOC". I have watch this young man play from the age of 13, been a great fan of his since day 1, he has just got better and better, i can see him as a future captain of your club. WELL DONE

 

[oporto]

Surjan has signed a new contract - confirmed on Power website.

Based on Surj's love for the Club, my take was this was never in doubt.

 

[Shaucob_Burjan]

Excellent news.

 

[SwampRat]

Surjan has signed a new contract - confirmed on Power website.

Great stuff! Any idea how long he's signed for? A contract length is conspicuously missing from the article.

 

[Spadge]

didnt say in that article how long he signed for

 

[Shaucob_Burjan]

3 year contract extension according to the Brisbane Times.

 

[Spadge]

sensational if true
love the way surj goes about it
he epitomises what the Port Adelaide Football Club should be
more like Surj and less frontrunners please

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Port aren't saying and the tiser isn't happy, even running a poll on whether we should be secretive.

Power stitches up Surjan
September 09, 2009 10:45am
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PORT Adelaide defender Jacob Surjan has celebrated a breakout season by signing a contract extension at the Power.

The club won't reveal how long he has signed for as it has a policy of not revealing details of contract extensions, but AAP has reported it is a three-year deal.
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[Spadge]

who gives a shit
the club dont owe the media anything
if they want to keep details private then they are 100% within their right to

 

[Forzaport]

It's the club's perogative.

I'm assuming it's 3 years and going on rhodes comments from the power website surj may be in the leadership group in the not too distant future.

 

[Spadge]

It's the club's perogative.

I'm assuming it's 3 years and going on rhodes comments from the power website surj may be in the leadership group in the not too distant future.

and so he should be
he shows more leadership qualities both on and off the field than most in our team.

 

[Forzaport]

Also, this is the first i've heard of this policy from the club.

Maybe it's a sign of things to come re handling the media.

 

[Macca19]

I thought weve always kept our contract extensions pretty secretive.