Universal Love Welcome Sam Gibson :)

[Jarman3]

He was available as a delisted free agent though surely?

We weren't going to use 91 anyway, so it's the same thing.

I assume Reid has a KPI in his contract that requires him to push through a certain number of trades. Thus Wigg and Gibson go as nothing trades instead of delisted free agents and Reid gets his bonus

 

[CutAboveTheRest]

Not a bad little pick up. At least he's a healthy body, I felt he was a little hard done by at North.

 

[matty p]

You’ve almost convinced me

Not to mention Gibson wouldn't be getting paid anywhere near the $750k per year for 4 years that Port are paying Rockliff.

 

[adas]

Played 130 odd consecutive games since his debut.

Always polled well in our B&F.

Elite endurance, consummate professional. Great role model for your younger blokes. Think he can absolutely add value to your side.

Hope he finishes off with a flag.

 

[bettingonbetts]

This was totally unexpected yet so worth it. With Brodie out next year, Gibson will slot right in! Unsure why he wasn't given another contract at north, really composed their backline and was hard and tough in the centre. Always rated him! Welcome Gibbo

 

[earlsta]

this guy is one of the best taggers in the AFL, 29 yo but decent enough for the 5th round pick.

 

[jo172]

Smoky to cover Smith's role in 2018?

 

[Sanders]

Not to mention Gibson wouldn't be getting paid anywhere near the $750k per year for 4 years that Port are paying Rockliff.

He’s 32

 

[displacedaussie]

Now we just need this guy as a Cat-B rookie and we're set.



Rory Gibbs.

 

[Danger_zone]

Crowley was the best tagger until retired. Gibson has been the best tag in the game since.

 

[Crow-eater]

Welcome Sam. Your mission is to follow Sloaney all pre-season.

 

[matty p]

He’s 32

31, but yes I suspect it's a very short term deal.

 

[God IsThatYou]

Wing - gut runner.

Can he also tag, and in general be a biatch for the team?

 

[Sanders]

31, but yes I suspect it's a very short term deal.

And Gibbs is 28, This year is over

He’s 32 for all intents and purposes

 

[johnnypanther]

Best of luck to Gibbo.

He is an elite runner, elite trainer and a very genuine fella. At worst he is going to be very valuable in a leadership/training standards role for the younger guys. He has had an incredibly good run with injury and I can't see anything that would suggest this wont continue.

Can play a role on as a running winger or alternatively he can tighten up on a player. He has done some terrific shutdown jobs for us over the years.

His kicking can be a little hit and miss but it has vastly improved over the last 2 seasons compared to earlier on in his career. He is particularly good in front of goal when given the chance!

Wish him nothing but success with you guys!

How quick is he?

 

[feenix67]

Any chance of Josh Gibson as well? Get the whole set.

Gibbs
Gibson
Gibson

You forgot our future F/S pick Gibbs son

 

[MonkeyMagik]

Takes over from Thompson as the designated clanger king. Will also offset the silky skills Bryce Gibbs brings to the club.

 

[Paladin]

Nice we are getting serious. Guy can play and will fit well into Dons gameplan. Comes for free and upgrades dmac. Solid pickup.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

How quick is he?

He definitely doesn't have line breaking pace, but he isn't slow either. Its more his repeated efforts and ability to keep running when others are gassed which is impressive.

 

[Sanders]

How quick is he?

Endurance runner

 

[Benno_900]

Crowley was the best tagger until retired. Gibson has been the best tag in the game since.

No, you are confusing him with Ben Jacobs.

But he can tag - he did a number on Sloane this year.

 

[Pugsley]

An upgrade on Chad Gibson.

 

[Grenville]

Crowley was the best tagger until retired. Gibson has been the best tag in the game since.

Love having a serious tagging option. All due respect to Shirley, we've missed having one since Stenglein.

 

[Jars458]

Best of luck to Gibbo.

He is an elite runner, elite trainer and a very genuine fella. At worst he is going to be very valuable in a leadership/training standards role for the younger guys. He has had an incredibly good run with injury and I can't see anything that would suggest this wont continue.

Can play a role on as a running winger or alternatively he can tighten up on a player. He has done some terrific shutdown jobs for us over the years.

His kicking can be a little hit and miss but it has vastly improved over the last 2 seasons compared to earlier on in his career. He is particularly good in front of goal when given the chance!

Wish him nothing but success with you guys!

A great addition to our list IMO. Will play some games. Maybe hopefully squeeze Mackay out.

 

[matty p]

Can he also tag, and in general be a biatch for the team?

Yeah he can perform that role. He's not your typical non-contact wingman. Much tougher than Mackay.