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UNCERTAIN PIE PONDERS FUTURE
By Nick Smart
http://collingwood.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=1515&p=2&stid=8204241
Exciting Collingwood prospect Nick Davis sent shockwaves through Victoria Park during the annual AFL Trade week, when a story surfaced that he was becoming homesick, and was eager to return to his home-town of Sydney.
At Collingwood's Copeland Trophy night, Davis stated "Next year, hopefully I will be playing for Sydney, but I think I'll still be playing for Collingwood."
Three days later, trade week had been completed. And a deal involving Davis to Sydney had not been made, the Magpie faithful breathed a long sigh of relief.
Davis was still a Pie, but for how long?
This week, fresh evidence suggested that the talented Magpie's heart still resides in Sydney. He failed to attend the club's first day of the dreaded pre-season training program, which again unnerved the inner sanctrum at Victoria Park.
Davis has another twelve months on his contract. His future after that is very uncertain, and, many at the club, see it as a vital to re-sign the gifted youngster.
The Magpies have a reason for worrying, as history shows that players that are drafted from interstate, often have a itch to return to their family and friends after a few years. Infact, a number of Colligwood's recruits have been victims of the home-sick bug. Former Lion Shane O'Bree was drawn to the club, as was tall-forward Anthony Rocca who both missed life in Victoria.
Along with Chris Tarrant and Josh Fraser, Davis is the foundation of the club's future, and to lose the young star would be a great loss to the Magpies.
Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse will travel to Sydney in the coming days to persuade Davis to return to Melbourne if he not already done so come Friday.
By Nick Smart
By Nick Smart
http://collingwood.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=1515&p=2&stid=8204241
Exciting Collingwood prospect Nick Davis sent shockwaves through Victoria Park during the annual AFL Trade week, when a story surfaced that he was becoming homesick, and was eager to return to his home-town of Sydney.
At Collingwood's Copeland Trophy night, Davis stated "Next year, hopefully I will be playing for Sydney, but I think I'll still be playing for Collingwood."
Three days later, trade week had been completed. And a deal involving Davis to Sydney had not been made, the Magpie faithful breathed a long sigh of relief.
Davis was still a Pie, but for how long?
This week, fresh evidence suggested that the talented Magpie's heart still resides in Sydney. He failed to attend the club's first day of the dreaded pre-season training program, which again unnerved the inner sanctrum at Victoria Park.
Davis has another twelve months on his contract. His future after that is very uncertain, and, many at the club, see it as a vital to re-sign the gifted youngster.
The Magpies have a reason for worrying, as history shows that players that are drafted from interstate, often have a itch to return to their family and friends after a few years. Infact, a number of Colligwood's recruits have been victims of the home-sick bug. Former Lion Shane O'Bree was drawn to the club, as was tall-forward Anthony Rocca who both missed life in Victoria.
Along with Chris Tarrant and Josh Fraser, Davis is the foundation of the club's future, and to lose the young star would be a great loss to the Magpies.
Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse will travel to Sydney in the coming days to persuade Davis to return to Melbourne if he not already done so come Friday.
By Nick Smart
