Luke Ball

[Schneiderman]

Originally posted by Nico
Surely they can't be serious. $600,000 for a small easy to push off the ball midfielder who is not a real strong kick. Talented he might be but $600K, surely they have taken "their eye off the ball" so to speak. They must be Joshin' us.

I dont agree with that at all. He is the first or second best midfielder in the comp ATM. Only Judd can claim to have better skills, brains and speed. And his delivery is excellent, as his his toughness. Alongside Jude, Kirk and Williams, our dran four aint that drab anymore.

[Blood Bro]

He is an absolute GUN.

Swans should move heaven and earth to get this one.

[sharpie]

Originally posted by Charlie
Aren't we supposed to be looking for an experienced midfielder?

Not necessarily. Surely a young midfielder who is set to become an absolute gun is far better than getting a player who is a gun midfielder now but has already peaked.

[Reggi]

Yep watching him play, like Carlton and M Lloyd, we got stiched up by Collo.

Must regret not getting Ty Zantuck under the F/S rule Sydney.

He quit Richmond a few weeks ago, what's going on there.

[Nico]

Watched Ball plenty of times BBB. He is as good as a first year player and as yet hasn't got the "body" part to his game IMO. Your opinion, my opinion we don't have to agree. Doesn't mean he won't be a top midfielder in the future, but $600K on one year's performance is a bit much to ask.

If he is after that with St Kilda I doubt Thomas will cop that.

As to relative abilities with other players, because someone is paid twice as much as another doesn't necessarily mean one is twice as good as another.

Are we also saying that at $600K Ball is as good as or better than Judd. I doubt anyone thinks that.

[motorace_182]

Originally posted by Nico
Watched Ball plenty of times BBB. He is as good as a first year player and as yet hasn't got the "body" part to his game IMO. Your opinion, my opinion we don't have to agree. Doesn't mean he won't be a top midfielder in the future, but $600K on one year's performance is a bit much to ask.

If he is after that with St Kilda I doubt Thomas will cop that.

As to relative abilities with other players, because someone is paid twice as much as another doesn't necessarily mean one is twice as good as another.

Are we also saying that at $600K Ball is as good as or better than Judd. I doubt anyone thinks that.

Mate, you talk up more @@@@ than a broken toilet. Luke Ball is a little gun, he would do wonders to our midfield. Please, if you have no idea what your on about, do not speak.

[Nico]

Motor mouth, as long as I am a member of this site I will continue to give my opinion. I doubt I will be intimidated by your inane insults when you disagree with one of my posts. Like it or lump it. Perhaps if you can't form some sort of constructive reply to a post, rather than insults, you should consider wracking off.

[Snowy]

is poised to re-sign, could be announced at tonight's b & f.

[gloveski]

It official he will stay a saint atleast for another two years

[ScottH]

Originally posted by gloveski
It official he will stay a saint atleast for another two years

Isn't that "Holding the Ball"???????????????????????

[ScottH]

Came 2nd in there best and fairest, so not suprising, they made a big effort to keep him.

[EMJ]

Puts an end to this thread now I guess - who are we after - any good players out there who can help us out and willing to come.

[cruiser]

Originally posted by gloveski
It official he will stay a saint atleast for another two years

http://sydneyswans.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=aflnews&articleid=173233

[motorace_182]

Reports that Hamill was resigned at a really large price and they need to manage their resignings carefully, in other words, someone has to go to fit em all in. So...who is it??