Who will be the bolter this year?

[Rod_]

I hope all of the above have blinders....

McViegh, and Powell are my selections (Monty a close 3rd) in that order

Rod_ :-)

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by lizz
How 'bout Malceski?

Yeah, I reckon this kid looks seriously talented from what little I've seen of him. As I said a little while ago, I think he will either be a star or nothing.

[chammond]

Originally posted by lizz
How 'bout Malceski? Seems to have been getting some wraps from the club and a couple of opposition supporters who've seen him have commented (over on BF) that he looks like a player. Not expecting him to "do a Schneider" this year but maybe could "do a Powell" and at least set himself up for 2005.

The reports have all been positive, but wasn't he left out of the Wiz Cup match after being in the original squad? He wasn't down as injured, and you would have thought that if Roos really wanted to throw him into the mix, that would have been the game to do it.

[Jeffers1984]

Malceski is the main bolter for mine..

McVeigh and Dempster will also be pretty solid for us this year

[Charlie]

There's no doubt that Malceski is in the mix.

He and Thewlis were both grabbed as value choices late in the 2002 draft, after injury wrecked their seasons that year.

Since then, Thewlis has shown a lot when injury has permitted, according to reports. I haven't actually seen him play. Malceski has been mentioned by Roos every time he's been asked to name youngsters who are close to selection. That in itself is advertises the fact that he is held in high regard.

[EMJ]

I like Rogers, McVeigh, Buchanan, O'Keefe and Ablett.
Not necessarily in the above order but all are possibles, have not seen the last two practice games but from what is posted here all are putting their everything into the game. Especially Buchanan and I hope it works for him.

[Rob-bloods]

I saw Amon Buchanan versus Essendon at North Sydney several years ago, he looked skilful but slow, have seen no practice footage this year but encouraging to hear his efforts, does he still seem to lack pace?

How is Aaron Rogers delivery, it was appalling as a junior, if he still can't kick will be a good replacement for Schaubs!

Hope Powell can kick on, he looks to have a great attack on the ball, would hope he might turn out to be a Scarlett type....

[timthefish]

bolter

i have faith in fosdike. it's gotta happen this year though.

[dimelb]

I like the chances of several mentioned - McVeigh, Buchanan, Malceski and O'Keefe.
The smokey - especially if there are injuries in the back six - Heath James.

[dendol]

i really hope its fosdike as well. To be taken at number 3, it would be a shame if he didnt live up to his potential. Hes already a very servicable player, and he improved out of sight last year.

Fingers crossed!

[sharp9]

McVeigh can't be a bolter at this stage simply because he is expected to be a top player.

Fosdike can be a bolter because he currently plays like a 33 draft pick, not a 3.

Chris Judd was a 3, Pavlich was a 4, Xavier Clarke was a 5.

Malceski and O'Keefe will be mentioned in dispatches this year the way Kirk, Barry and Bolton were last year

[Jimmy C]

I'm hoping its Ablett.

[BAM_BAM]

I have to agree with my buddy Penga and say O'Keefe.

I also think B2 had a good year last year amd will have an even better year this year

[penga]

Originally posted by BAM_BAM
my buddy Penga

awww, warm and fuzzies!

[ScottH]

Re: bolter

Originally posted by timthefish
i have faith in fosdike. it's gotta happen this year though.

Fosdike has had enough seasons now, he should be a REGULAR top performer, not a once in a while top performer. His decision making in recent times has been poor. So he will have to perform this year or he should be traded!