Who will be the big Improver

[silent lurker]

I think Sunny will take a step up this year. I was impressed with what I saw in his one senior game last season. I won't be surprised if Adam Schneider steps up to senior football either.

[Xie Shan]

In response to Troy G's post, I don't want to have too high expectations for 2003, but after reading this thread, and seeing all the players with potential to improve - and yes, I know that potential can be an ugly word - one can't help wondering....

However, it is wise not to put too much pressure on the team, or any team or individual for that matter! Take the pressure on Aussies like Rafter and Hewitt at the Australian Open tennis for example.

Anyway, I just hope that the team continues to play attacking football this year under Roosy.

[robbieando]

Too much pressure is not a good thing. The less said about this season the better.

[liz]

Originally posted by robbieando
Too much pressure is not a good thing. The less said about this season the better.

There's a fine line to be drawn between "too much pressure" and settling for mediocrity. I agree that ladder position isn't the most important measure of success for 2003, but beyond that it becomes important.

Furthermore, while I won't be disappointed if there are a handful of bad losses in 2003, I will be annoyed if I think the players out on the ground during any particular game aren't playing to win (or at least to be the best they can), regardless of the actual outcome.

[j s]

The big improver???

Paul Roos!!

[TheHood]

The pressure is NOT on the team to become the equivalent of the Lions overnight, that part is clear.

However there is pressure on individuals to meet fitness targets, play to some core team rules and then have a sensible crack at playing their best quality entertaining footy.

If they can achieve this regularly, then things will hopefully fall into place.

Previously the team was only allowed to play to Rocket's measure of performance. Can you image the rampant, maverick style of play that Jason Akermanis takes on the field, allowed in a Rodney Eade team?

If Roosy has an "Aker" or a "Dermot" or even someone like a Paul (Mega-Star) Medhurst in his team, he will find him.

[jude_boltons_babe]

i will still say adam goodes but ive git a few more

id have to say adam goodes but after seeing jason ball being really fit id say he would have a good year as well

[Guest]

Re: i will still say adam goodes but ive git a few more

Originally posted by jude_adams_babe
id have to say adam goodes but after seeing jason ball being really fit id say he would have a good year as well

I'm definitely hoping for that jabber

[robbieando]

Jason Ball MUST say clear of injuries this year because with very few ruckman to back him up he becomes a very important player in the team.

[Bron]

He looked really good yesterday.

[Dpw]

Originally posted by robbieando
Jason Ball MUST say clear of injuries this year because with very few ruckman to back him up he becomes a very important player in the team.

I think your right. At Westcoast he literally broke down once a month, Iam hoping the softer East coast ground will help with this problem.

I wish jason ball all the best, and if dosen't work out Iam sure Swan Districts will take him back.

[Cheer Cheer]

No ifs or buts about it , robbie is right, with a fit and firing ball in the team he could be the difference in a few ladder positions , and thats no exaggeration

[Rod_]

Three from me.

Ryan O'keeffe
Ben Fixter
Steven Doyle

In that order

[Jude4eva]

well i would say who i want to improve this year but unfortuantely the list who be extremely long and there would be a common theme of the players.... But no1 on my list to improve is none other then Jude Bolton

[TheMase]

Originally posted by Jude4eva
well i would say who i want to improve this year but unfortuantely the list who be extremely long and there would be a common theme of the players.... But no1 on my list to improve is none other then Jude Bolton

He would wanna improve. If he doesn't he's GORRRNNN.