Nathan Thompson

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by Red
The jury is out on Geelong IMO. The real test is for them to back up their impressive season with another one -- like we did. I think they're a really good chance to slide back to mediocrity.

Yep - big test for Geelong next year.

There's a reason for that -- no-one wants to live there! Have you actually been there yourself, Nick?

Funny town Geelong - there are some absolutely disgusting areas (over half it it maybe) but some really fantastic spots. If you can get a place on the beach, then it's pretty nice.

It's hard for me to fathom when I'm from a town very simliar in size & vibe to Geelong. I just cant imagine why you'd choose it over a large, happening city like Melb or Sydney.

Some people just like the small town/country feel.

Have to admit I'd be a bit torn between choosing Geelong or Sydney if I was completely objective.

[caj23]

I've lived in Geelong and if I had to choose between it and Sydney there would be no contest, Sydney

Reminds me of when Shane Heal got drafted to an NBA team which i think was the Minnesota Timberwolves he was asked how he would go living in the backwoods of the states, his reply was:

I lived in Geelong for 3 years, I can live anywhere

No offence to any Geelong people on the board just my personal opinion (and Shane Heal's)

[Nico]

He is a wooden footballer. Wooden hands and when he drops the mark and the ball hits the ground his legs don't move because he has no flexibilty. Tried in the ruck and around the ground but nothing seemed to work when it came to application. Very disappointing to Hawthorn supporters. I know a few and they roll their eyes when you mention Thompson.

Very one dimensional for mine. If he don't mark it he is gone, if he does he is very risky shooting for goal. Give me Bazza in a shoot out any day.

[chammond]

Thompson's a class act in a crap team. If we can't get Ottens, Thompson would do nicely as compensation. Could be a dominant forward in the right environment, and a very handy back-up ruckman.

BTW, I've seen articles that suggest that Geelong and WCE may be interested in Thompson, but none that actually state that he himself has expressed a preference for any team?

Can anyone point me to an article that has the real story?

[Dpw]

Originally posted by chammond
Thompson's a class act in a crap team. If we can't get Ottens, Thompson would do nicely as compensation. Could be a dominant forward in the right environment, and a very handy back-up ruckman.

BTW, I've seen articles that suggest that Geelong and WCE may be interested in Thompson, but none that actually state that he himself has expressed a preference for any team?

Can anyone point me to an article that has the real story?

No article, but reported on 6pr two days ago and Channel 7 and channel 10 tonight that the Eagles were his preffered club followed by Geelong. with the Kangaroos and Swans showing some interest. I also heard the Chick phone call personally and from what I heard he has a real desire to head west but as we know you dont always get what you want.

[chammond]

Originally posted by Dpw
No article, but reported on 6pr two days ago and Channel 7 and channel 10 tonight that the Eagles were his preffered club followed by Geelong. with the Kangaroos and Swans showing some interest. I also heard the Chick phone call personally and from what I heard he has a real desire to head west but as we know you dont always get what you want.

Yeah, I wasn't doubting what you're saying, but it seems really weird that a guy who struggles psychologically with being in a 'goldfish bowl' at Hawthorn is going to improve his lot by going to Perth or Geelong, two places where footy stars are major celebrities who are constantly in the media spotlight?

Oh well, I guess nobody has said that he's particularly rational . . . .