Mega Thread The Former Player Thread: Part 2

[caesar88]

A number of us were mildly surprised that Ronke was delisted and expected him to be picked up by another club. He has talent. Not sure exactly why it hasn't worked out.

My guess - and it was only ever a guess - is that he lost a lot of his confidence in the aftermath of his 7 goal game. In theory a game like that in just your 3rd outing would give you a boost of confidence, but I think in practice it would be hanging over you like a cloud. You've had probably the best game you'll ever have in your career three matches in - where to from there? What can you try to build towards? Do you try to do exactly what you did that night? Do you then end up over-playing and moving away from the basics that served you well? Does it then feel extra disappointing the further your form moves away from your best? Are you then hyper-aware and conscious of the fact that you've gone from such highs to sudden lows?

I wouldn't be surprised if all of the above were things that Ronke was grappling with. Brandon Jack's interview with Dyl & Friends was an illuminating insight into how much of footy is between the ears, particularly for reserves players.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Also think lack of continuity (lots of injuries) hindered his development and place in the pecking order

 

[Bandit55]

Some pretty smart cookies there.
Reckon Bell should do very well at SANFL.
Hope Ronke gets a run, plenty good enough.
Just hope big Sam's body holds up and he enjoys himself.
A bit surprised that Taylor went home rather than play VFL or SANFL. Certainly good enough.

Lewy has signed on as a fly in player and assistant coach at Terang Mortlake. He has moved to the NT and is working for a building company based in Katherine. Apparently the owner of the company is from Terang or thereabouts. Player payments are better in Victorian country and suburban football than in the VFL. I don't know how they compare in SA or WA.

 

[Bandit55]

My guess - and it was only ever a guess - is that he lost a lot of his confidence in the aftermath of his 7 goal game. In theory a game like that in just your 3rd outing would give you a boost of confidence, but I think in practice it would be hanging over you like a cloud. You've had probably the best game you'll ever have in your career three matches in - where to from there? What can you try to build towards? Do you try to do exactly what you did that night? Do you then end up over-playing and moving away from the basics that served you well? Does it then feel extra disappointing the further your form moves away from your best? Are you then hyper-aware and conscious of the fact that you've gone from such highs to sudden lows?

I wouldn't be surprised if all of the above were things that Ronke was grappling with. Brandon Jack's interview with Dyl & Friends was an illuminating insight into how much of footy is between the ears, particularly for reserves players.

i think it's a fair assessment. The opposition clubs would have done a lot more homework on him as well, making it tougher for him. Hope he does well in the VFL.

 

[caesar88]

Barry O'Connor joins GWS' VFL team. Good luck to him.

 

[bedford]

Along with James Bell

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James Bell

Age

26

Ht

183cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.5

4star

G

0.5

3star

No current season stats available

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

3star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.5

4star

G

0.5

3star

going to Glenelg , Matt Ling has gone to Norwood and Jesse White

Jesse White

Age

37

Ht

196cm

Wt

102kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.3

3star

K

6.4

3star

HB

3.9

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

1.8

4star

G

1.2

4star

No current season stats available

D

6.8

2star

K

3.6

2star

HB

3.2

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.0

4star

G

0.4

3star

to North Adelaide

 

[TheGreatBambino]

Along with James Bell going to Glenelg , Matt Ling has gone to Norwood and Jesse White to North Adelaide

Not often you see guys going back up a level at 35 years old

 

[bedford]

Not often you see guys going back up a level at 35 years old

I thought that

 

[bedford]

Happy 46th birthday to Micky O

 

[caesar88]

George Hewett

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George Hewett

Age

29

Ht

187cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.7

4star

K

7.4

3star

HB

10.3

5star

M

2.7

3star

T

4.1

5star

CL

3.3

5star

D

13.8

3star

K

4.8

2star

HB

9.0

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.2

4star

CL

2.8

4star

D

11.2

3star

K

7.8

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

3.4

4star

T

4.0

5star

CL

0.4

3star

not chosen for Carlton's portraits despite carrying their midfield last year. Hate this competition most of the time

 

[Millky95]

George Hewett not chosen for Carlton's portraits despite carrying their midfield last year. Hate this competition most of the time

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He just isn't flashy. All about the sizzle, not the steak

 

[caesar88]

He just isn't flashy. All about the sizzle, not the steak

Yep. It's garbage

 

[bedford]

Happy 62 nd Birthday to the great Gerard Healy

 

[bedford]

Happy 72nd to Greg Lambert 166 games on the wing in number 33

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Happy 72nd to Greg Lambert 166 games on the wing in number 33

An absolute favourite son.

By the way Bedders, any word on Naismith at Port?

 

[bedford]

An absolute favourite son.

By the way Bedders, any word on Naismith at Port?

Not at the minute, yep racehorse was a beauty , he was at Roundy's tribute day

 

[hairy biker]

Dan Hannebery, Sam Naismith join VAFA Premier club

The two former Swans will reunite this season.

www.zerohanger.com

Former AFL players Dan Hannebery and Sam Naismith are set to reunite on the footy field this season, signing with VAFA Premier club Old Xaverians.
(Naismith) has also signed for VFL side Port Melbourne this season, set to play for the Xavs outside of his VFL commitments.

 

[bedford]

Naismith i know for a fact is looking to get drafted mid season and i know a couple of clubs are watching his progress.
Sadly i believe Hanners hasn't been in a good way , a few old issues are dominating .

 

[Millky95]

Naismith i know for a fact is looking to get drafted mid season and i know a couple of clubs are watching his progress.
Sadly i believe Hanners hasn't been in a good way , a few old issues are dominating .

I do hope Naismith gets picked up. Has the talent, his body just let him down

I wish Hanners was alright to get picked up by us again but if he is still having injury concerns, I'm glad we didn't

 

[BloodySwan]

Dan Hannebery, Sam Naismith join VAFA Premier club

The two former Swans will reunite this season.

www.zerohanger.com

I like Hanners an unnatural amount. Easily favorite Swan of all time. I really wish injuries didn't ruin the end of his career

 

[bedford]

I do hope Naismith gets picked up. Has the talent, his body just let him down

I wish Hanners was alright to get picked up by us again but if he is still having injury concerns, I'm glad we didn't

It's not injuries !

 

[rustycrate]

I do hope Naismith gets picked up. Has the talent, his body just let him down

I wish Hanners was alright to get picked up by us again but if he is still having injury concerns, I'm glad we didn't

I wish we could pick up Tony Lockett again but if he is having injury concerns, I'm glad we didn't.

 

[dosser]

It's not injuries !

If only it WAS injuries

 

[Dubai Quacker]

It's not injuries !

St Kilda will do that to a fella.

 

[bedford]

St Kilda will do that to a fella.

I think a fair bit of it started in Sydney sadly .