Preview Sydney Vs Booingwood - 24th of May

[Dan87]

who will play on budwah?

Not sure they'll bother

sounds like he needs a walking frame

 

[The Gong]

I’m not retiring him just saying his body looks to be struggling and he could be done at anytime

Yeah he doesn't look himself but I think he's also trying to play like he's still 23 and looking worse for it. Needs to modify his game some.

 

[Kapanis]

The only thing that will stop Buddy from playing until he is 40 is injury. He will still have the same athletic prowess he has always had.

Father time catches up with the legends too 37

 

[Number37]

Father time catches up with the legends too 37

George Smith retired at 38 this week. Could have gone around again next year.
Cameron Smith, still going strong.
Thurston played until he was 35.

Only thing stopping Buddy will be injury. He won't lose his athleticism to any noticeable degree any time soon.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

The question still stands. Why would he be rushed back?
How is coming back from a 2 week injury after 5 weeks 'rushing back'?

Hamstrings are rarely two week injuries, esp at Buds age

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

George Smith retired at 38 this week. Could have gone around again next year.
Cameron Smith, still going strong.
Thurston played until he was 35.

Only thing stopping Buddy will be injury. He won't lose his athleticism to any noticeable degree any time soon.

different levels of athleticism and physical demands between the codes.

 

[The King!]

Sandy roberts retired at 69, about as relevant as rugby players

 

[The King!]

buddy was all Australian last year, so not far off top form, not saying it means he wont fall of a cliff, but its a big cliff

 

[Number37]

different levels of athleticism and physical demands between the codes.

Not the point.

None of those lost their athleticism.
Federer is another eg.

Buddy will have his athleticism if he doesn't get injured.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

I give him a good chance if Dr Gibbs returns. His delayed groin surgery totally stuffed his preparation.

 

[connolly]

I don't mind Fox either but I only ever see him as being a handy depth player who can do a role. He'll never be a massive contributor IMO so I'd definitely take Cunningham over him.

And yep you're on the money with my thoughts on whose spot Menzel should take

Take Fox over Cunningham any day. He is a better mark, stronger in the packs and actually runs in straight lines at the ball. Cunningham is a fringe dweller off the pack.

 

[The Gong]

I think the problem with Bud being a stay at home forward is that he can't mark. He's always relied on mobility and roaming around to win his own balls and score from them. When that mobility and capacity to roam is restricted, what's left of him? Guess we'll see in coming years. I think he's still got a lot left to give but I also never subscribed to the "Buddy is an athletic freak so will play til he's 35" hype.

He's not a contested marker but he can still work inside 50 leading out from the square. He's still a prodigious kick and can get some separation and take some chest marks. Just won't be roaming between the arcs as much.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Not the point.

None of those lost their athleticism.
Federer is another eg.

Buddy will have his athleticism if he doesn't get injured.

Buddy plays at over 100Kg and is a power athlete who also relies on the ability to move and shift direction at speed.

 

[Mick Oxlong]

I retired at 29, my athleticism clearly diminished...but what do I know?

 

[The Gong]

I retired at 29, my athleticism clearly diminished...but what do I know?

Coach

 

[Kapanis]

George Smith retired at 38 this week. Could have gone around again next year.
Cameron Smith, still going strong.
Thurston played until he was 35.

Only thing stopping Buddy will be injury. He won't lose his athleticism to any noticeable degree any time soon.

Hope so but the guys you mention are the exception to the rule.

 

[Mick Oxlong]

Coach

???

 

[The Gong]

???

It seems to be the only post-football career along with a media gig. Where do all the others go? Into the ether?

 

[The King!]

I retired at 29, my athleticism clearly diminished...but what do I know?

we playing sale of the century?

 

[Swan4Life]

Logical changes, coupled with a boost in confidence after 2 straight wins should hopefully see us at least semi-competitive against one of the best teams in the comp.

 

[stevie26]

Considering their significant outs we are more than a sneaky chance of an upset in this one imho They are down on their key position players. We play them at an opportune time.

 

[The Gong]

Not one staff writer on the official site tipped us to win. I can smell an upset.

 

[Mick Oxlong]

we playing sale of the century?

Yes!

Referring to the ignored athletics expert.

 

[Bonz]

My apologies everyone!

The preview is finally live!

 

[Mick Oxlong]

It seems to be the only post-football career along with a media gig. Where do all the others go? Into the ether?

WTF are you on about?