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I was interested when Matt Priddis spent time at Adelaide hoping to get onto the Crows list. When he wasnt chosen I kept an eye on him and he has been playing well without setting the world on fire. His team are dominating so there must be some concern over what he brings to the team. But he was selected for the state side and they played Queensland on the weekend.
Priddis Changes Name To Simpson
MEDAL MAN: Matt Priddis still gets a kick away despite a vigorous tackle from a Queensland opponent. Giving support are David Robbins and Hayden North (No.6).
Scouts target Priddis
By DIGBY BEACHAM
12jun05
VICTORIOUS WA coach Chris Waterman had no hesitation in forecasting an AFL future for brilliant Subiaco midfielder Matt Priddis after his sensational display in yesterday's 58-point victory over Queensland at Carrara Stadium.
Priddis, last year's WAFL rookie of the year, was clearly best afield despite spending the opening 20 minutes on the bench.
After replacing Lions teammate David Robbins in attack approaching time-on of the first quarter, the 20-year-old wasted little time in asserting his authority and just got better as the game progressed.
He sealed a deserved individual honour with two last-quarter goals, giving him three for the match.
"I think with Pridda, the question mark has always been his pace, but he just keeps finding the ball," Waterman said.
"This will be good for him and I've spoken to a lot of scouts and they're all thinking the same, but I reckon someone will grab him this year.
"Without putting the mocker on him, I think someone will have to eventually grab him because you can have all the speed and strength in the world, but eventually you have to have that player who can get the footy and that's what he's good at.
"You just know with Pridda that if the ball is in his area, he will find it and help out the team because his disposal is so tidy."
Priddis has had a succession of disappointments on draft days, even though he only turned 20 in March.
The latest blow came over summer when he spent time with Adelaide in the hope of being rookie-listed, only to be told at the end of the trial period that the Crows would be exploring other options.
That setback may have led to many youngsters questioning their worth, but not Priddis, who with the support of Subiaco coach Peter German, has backed up last year's excellent form with a brilliant first half of 2005.
"Getting an opportunity (in the AFL) is a big drive, but I've also tried to block it out of my a head a bit because of the disappointments," Priddis said.
"I've missed out on three drafts, so I've tried to forget about it; I'm trying to enjoy my footy with Subi and at the end of the year we will see what happens."
Priddis joins an illustrious group of WA greats who have won the Simpson Medal, with WA skipper Jaxon Crabb joking that he was calling his fellow midfielder "Simmo" in the final quarter.
"It's a huge honour and something that I really cherish," Priddis said. "Playing state footy is a step-up, but it's something that's really enjoyable and having a win makes it even better."
Priddis also praised German for his input on his game.
"Germo's been unbelievable, so professional," he said. "His professionalism has helped me so much in all aspects of my game and it's been huge for me, with my confidence and all-round game
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The main reason I posted this was to find out if people think like me. I think if you can play well in ''big expectation ''games you can acquit yourself better when you need to step up from State league level to AFL level.
Priddis Changes Name To Simpson
MEDAL MAN: Matt Priddis still gets a kick away despite a vigorous tackle from a Queensland opponent. Giving support are David Robbins and Hayden North (No.6).
Scouts target Priddis
By DIGBY BEACHAM
12jun05
VICTORIOUS WA coach Chris Waterman had no hesitation in forecasting an AFL future for brilliant Subiaco midfielder Matt Priddis after his sensational display in yesterday's 58-point victory over Queensland at Carrara Stadium.
Priddis, last year's WAFL rookie of the year, was clearly best afield despite spending the opening 20 minutes on the bench.
After replacing Lions teammate David Robbins in attack approaching time-on of the first quarter, the 20-year-old wasted little time in asserting his authority and just got better as the game progressed.
He sealed a deserved individual honour with two last-quarter goals, giving him three for the match.
"I think with Pridda, the question mark has always been his pace, but he just keeps finding the ball," Waterman said.
"This will be good for him and I've spoken to a lot of scouts and they're all thinking the same, but I reckon someone will grab him this year.
"Without putting the mocker on him, I think someone will have to eventually grab him because you can have all the speed and strength in the world, but eventually you have to have that player who can get the footy and that's what he's good at.
"You just know with Pridda that if the ball is in his area, he will find it and help out the team because his disposal is so tidy."
Priddis has had a succession of disappointments on draft days, even though he only turned 20 in March.
The latest blow came over summer when he spent time with Adelaide in the hope of being rookie-listed, only to be told at the end of the trial period that the Crows would be exploring other options.
That setback may have led to many youngsters questioning their worth, but not Priddis, who with the support of Subiaco coach Peter German, has backed up last year's excellent form with a brilliant first half of 2005.
"Getting an opportunity (in the AFL) is a big drive, but I've also tried to block it out of my a head a bit because of the disappointments," Priddis said.
"I've missed out on three drafts, so I've tried to forget about it; I'm trying to enjoy my footy with Subi and at the end of the year we will see what happens."
Priddis joins an illustrious group of WA greats who have won the Simpson Medal, with WA skipper Jaxon Crabb joking that he was calling his fellow midfielder "Simmo" in the final quarter.
"It's a huge honour and something that I really cherish," Priddis said. "Playing state footy is a step-up, but it's something that's really enjoyable and having a win makes it even better."
Priddis also praised German for his input on his game.
"Germo's been unbelievable, so professional," he said. "His professionalism has helped me so much in all aspects of my game and it's been huge for me, with my confidence and all-round game
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The main reason I posted this was to find out if people think like me. I think if you can play well in ''big expectation ''games you can acquit yourself better when you need to step up from State league level to AFL level.
