Having survived the bye (just) it is time to review my guys and carefully and honestly examine where they are at 
Before I begin can I just say whoever is repsonsible for this bye thing should be sent to Sybria. Better yet next season they can come to my place and do the garden like I had to and then they can suffer the aches and pains that I am now subjected too Scummy bloody bye !!!!!!!!!!!
Otto
Well as we all know Brad's only played 2 games since returning from back surgery. Personally, I was surprised to see him back before break. So on that score well done Otto. What was clearly on show in the 2 games he played was his lack of match fitness. That will come over time. To a degree I reckon anything we get from Brad this season (eg Number of goals etc) will be a bonus. But I do expect him to really impose himself in 2004.
Highlight of the season so far:
In Brad's case I think everyone would agree - surviving the imfamous garden stake incident.
Bidders
With the expection of Clinton King is there a more maligned player on this site than Bidders ??? I think not. His stand out game was without doubt was the match -v- Essendon. Unfortunately, a lack of game time restricts Bidders showing us what he is capable of. If he was left on the half back flank to run forward - he is one player that could get the ball quickly into the fwd 50 and give Richo and Otto a chance one out. Those 60 metre plus pass are great to watch when he'd got them working. I think Bidders has 10 weeks to salvage his career or the axe brigade will be a knocking at his door.
Highlight of the season so far:
Without doubt the goal against Essendon in the 2nd quarter. Skill and poise I think is what Brian Taylor said.
Justin Blunfield
What's with all the injured players on my list. :-\ Struth.
First it was OP then that blasted muscle being torn away from the bone. I heard Hutchy say on Sport927 this morning that JB will resume the week after next. Looking forawrd to seeing him back as I reckon he will add alot of skill to our side.
Highlight of the season so far:
Without doubt finding himself at Richmond ;D
Buck Rogers
Is there a player more maligned for his kicking than Matthew Rogers ??? Actually maybe the answer is in the first name? Rogers, Richo - see what I mean. But seriously, despite the constant bagging of Buck on this site it is interesting to note that he's not leading our clangers count. See everyone his disposal isn't that bad. Matty is given a job every week and more often than not he does it. Personally, I would like to see him play up forward a little more.
Highlight of the season so far:
His game on Adem OhhZay -v- Melbourne without a doubt. Played his role to perfection. I can say that because I know exactly what his role was
Matt Shir
Another player - another injury :-\ I was surprised Matt wasn't drafted to our senior list. After training the place down in October and impressing everyone (esp. Cambo and the senior players) Matt was struck down with the dreaded OP. After finally recovering from that he decided to copy JBlumfield and tear his thigh muscle. Although not as serious as JB a shocking injury none the less.
Matt's back on the park now and has a great chance to show that he should be on the senior list - if not this season as a promotion but for season 2004.
Highlight of the season so far:
Finally getting back on the field and getting a few touches has probably made Matt pretty happy I am pretty Shir
Before I begin can I just say whoever is repsonsible for this bye thing should be sent to Sybria. Better yet next season they can come to my place and do the garden like I had to and then they can suffer the aches and pains that I am now subjected too
Scummy bloody bye !!!!!!!!!!!Otto
Well as we all know Brad's only played 2 games since returning from back surgery. Personally, I was surprised to see him back before break. So on that score well done Otto. What was clearly on show in the 2 games he played was his lack of match fitness. That will come over time. To a degree I reckon anything we get from Brad this season (eg Number of goals etc) will be a bonus. But I do expect him to really impose himself in 2004.
Highlight of the season so far:
In Brad's case I think everyone would agree - surviving the imfamous garden stake incident.
Bidders
With the expection of Clinton King is there a more maligned player on this site than Bidders ??? I think not. His stand out game was without doubt was the match -v- Essendon. Unfortunately, a lack of game time restricts Bidders showing us what he is capable of. If he was left on the half back flank to run forward - he is one player that could get the ball quickly into the fwd 50 and give Richo and Otto a chance one out. Those 60 metre plus pass are great to watch when he'd got them working. I think Bidders has 10 weeks to salvage his career or the axe brigade will be a knocking at his door.
Highlight of the season so far:
Without doubt the goal against Essendon in the 2nd quarter. Skill and poise I think is what Brian Taylor said.
Justin Blunfield
What's with all the injured players on my list. :-\ Struth.
First it was OP then that blasted muscle being torn away from the bone. I heard Hutchy say on Sport927 this morning that JB will resume the week after next. Looking forawrd to seeing him back as I reckon he will add alot of skill to our side.
Highlight of the season so far:
Without doubt finding himself at Richmond ;D
Buck Rogers
Is there a player more maligned for his kicking than Matthew Rogers ??? Actually maybe the answer is in the first name? Rogers, Richo - see what I mean. But seriously, despite the constant bagging of Buck on this site it is interesting to note that he's not leading our clangers count. See everyone his disposal isn't that bad. Matty is given a job every week and more often than not he does it. Personally, I would like to see him play up forward a little more.
Highlight of the season so far:
His game on Adem OhhZay -v- Melbourne without a doubt. Played his role to perfection. I can say that because I know exactly what his role was
Matt Shir
Another player - another injury :-\ I was surprised Matt wasn't drafted to our senior list. After training the place down in October and impressing everyone (esp. Cambo and the senior players) Matt was struck down with the dreaded OP. After finally recovering from that he decided to copy JBlumfield and tear his thigh muscle. Although not as serious as JB a shocking injury none the less.
Matt's back on the park now and has a great chance to show that he should be on the senior list - if not this season as a promotion but for season 2004.
Highlight of the season so far:
Finally getting back on the field and getting a few touches has probably made Matt pretty happy I am pretty Shir
