Saddo has his luck back

[midaro]

He's always had talent - everyone knows this.

The issue was that Roos tried to make a CHB out of him - a mistake.

IMO Saddo will now spend the rest of his career sliding up and down the ground (HFF - Wing - HBF) as needed and happily rack up 300 games as one the good average players every team needs.

End of story.

[robbieando]

Originally posted by midaro
IMO Saddo will now spend the rest of his career sliding up and down the ground (HFF - Wing - HBF) as needed and happily rack up 300 games as one the good average players every team needs.

I doubt he'll make 300 games as a good average player, but he'll get between 200 and 250 games.

[Go Swannies]

Originally posted by robbieando
I doubt he'll make 300 games as a good average player, but he'll get between 200 and 250 games.

You're half right. If he continues to be brushed by the Paul Roos confidence wand he'll rack up 300 games as a Swans essential player, as Roos has always said he could be.

But I'm feeling pretty cocky after suggesting pre-game that Saddo wouldn't have gone on the line in today's Sun-Herald unless he was feeling a lot more confident.

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by Charlie
The Saddington Resistance Movement is selling slices of humble pie here in this thread.

I'm expecting the likes of NMW, TheHood and Robbieando to come back for seconds!

I know that's meant to be a joke Charlie, but given the abuse I copped over this I don't find it really that funny.

Always thought Saddo had talent, and have said so often. Hopefully this is the game for him to regain his confidence.

If he becomes a star CHB then I'll be more than happy to take my servings of humble pie!

[Charlie]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
I know that's meant to be a joke Charlie, but given the abuse I copped over this I don't find it really that funny.

Always thought Saddo had talent, and have said so often. Hopefully this is the game for him to regain his confidence.

If he becomes a star CHB then I'll be more than happy to take my servings of humble pie!

My apologies. Certainly no offence intended by it - remember I somehow ended up fighting that same battle. Just a bit of friendly ribbing, is all. Intended purely to highlight the fact that much of the criticism was premature.

Mate - if Warfe stands up and becomes a useful defender once again, or Matty Nicks comes into the side and cements a spot in the forward pocket, I'll probably have to take my humble pie by intravenous methods. I won't complain though.

[CureTheSane]

Man, people are so serious here.....

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by Charlie
My apologies. Certainly no offence intended by it

- no, I didn't think you meant any offence.

- remember I somehow ended up fighting that same battle.

Yes, that was rather strange and unfortunate.

Just a bit of friendly ribbing, is all. Intended purely to highlight the fact that much of the criticism was premature.

Anyone who criticised him as finished and couldn't play was premature. Likewise, anyone who suggests he is definitely back is probably premature too. He may simply end up becoming a floater, who fills in on the flanks forward or back.

Mate - if Warfe stands up and becomes a useful defender once again, or Matty Nicks comes into the side and cements a spot in the forward pocket, I'll probably have to take my humble pie by intravenous methods. I won't complain though.

The humble pie market will be swamped in this case!!

Originally posted by CureTheSane
Man, people are so serious here.....

I never used to be. My frequent debates with CH, for example, are always light-hearted!! Then again, we don't abuse each other and are capable of friendly chats off-line too.

[Reggi]

Originally posted by Charlie


Mate - if Warfe stands up and becomes a useful defender once again, or Matty Nicks comes into the side and cements a spot in the forward pocket, I'll probably have to take my humble pie by intravenous methods. I won't complain though.

I'll need to book Gloria Marshalls on Nicks, can't see it happening........

[Nico]

Originally posted by midaro
He's always had talent - everyone knows this.

The issue was that Roos tried to make a CHB out of him - a mistake.

IMO Saddo will now spend the rest of his career sliding up and down the ground (HFF - Wing - HBF) as needed and happily rack up 300 games as one the good average players every team needs.

End of story.

Gee I thought he played a lot at CHB well before Roosey took over. He had a limited season through injury in 2003 and Roos used him in the backline in the first 2 games but has used him as a utility the past 2 games.

Blind Freddy could see that he was not a rock solid backman but Eade could not. Played a great game in his 1st season at CHF but Eade knew better and tried to make a backman out of him.

As a floating forward he can go for his marks and not have to mind a man.

[midaro]

Originally posted by Nico
Gee I thought he played a lot at CHB well before Roosey took over. He had a limited season through injury in 2003 and Roos used him in the backline in the first 2 games but has used him as a utility the past 2 games.

Blind Freddy could see that he was not a rock solid backman but Eade could not. Played a great game in his 1st season at CHF but Eade knew better and tried to make a backman out of him.

Umm, that seems to be rewriting history, from my recollection Saddo played mostly as a wingman under Eade, and as a third tall defender after Schauble and Dunkley.

It was Roos who wanted to make him a CHB (granted out of some necessity), but I distinctly remember a story about Roos wanting to mold Saddo in his own image. In restrospect it was a mistake IMO.

[CureTheSane]

Originally posted by NMWBloods

I never used to be. My frequent debates with CH, for example, are always light-hearted!! Then again, we don't abuse each other and are capable of friendly chats off-line too.

Actually my comments were directed firmly at that stick in the mud Robbie...



(would have put MORE smilies in except the board wouldn't let me ...... haha


Disclaimer-
Robbie - that was a JOKE (made at your expense)

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by CureTheSane
Actually my comments were directed firmly at that stick in the mud Robbie...

Ah yes, I can certainly understand that! What a fool!!

[robbieando]

You think that its a ******* joke, what kind of sick **** would think that a joke was ******* needed??? You lot can go to ******* hell. **** **** *******

[JF_Bay22_SCG]

SADDINGTON-GOD'S GIFT TO FOOTBALL!!!

I have been having fun with my recent sarcastic treatment of Saddington. I have been yelling out "SAAAAADDINGTON-GOD'S GIFT TO FOOTBALL!", which has been getting chuckles out of everyone of late.

Everyone knows it is all in fun. Sometimes I think taking a somewhat twisted slant of things helps you enjoy your footy.

He has struggled, and has copped in my view deserved criticism.

But he has reacted, and has bounded back.

I'm really pleased for him. Even if as Sydney resident footballing God, that shouldn't be necessary.

JF

[thommoone]

Umm, that seems to be rewriting history, from my recollection Saddo played mostly as a wingman under Eade, and as a third tall defender after Schauble and Dunkley.

It was Roos who wanted to make him a CHB (granted out of some necessity), but I distinctly remember a story about Roos wanting to mold Saddo in his own image. In restrospect it was a mistake IMO.

Well my recollection perfectly matches yours so i reckon thats pretty good evidence when 2 have the same recollection