Bevan???

[barry]

Bevan > Matthews

[Gary]

I am not satisfied that Bevan is the real thing, or anywhere near it...reasonable passenger in a side doing well...but makes too many errors for my liking. I appreciate that he is not alone in that, & that Kirk (for one) is still playing is playing on a combination of heart & reputation.

[robbieando]

Surely at the moment he is holding down the position in the side that is normally held by Crouch and the difference between the two shows. Bevan might be of better use away from that role of taking the oppositions best small forward once Crouch comes back but with senior positions in the side already at a premium, one would think he is going to find it hard to keep his spot in the Best 22 once Crouch comes back. Same with Phillips when Davis comes back and Richards when Roos decides upon which ruckman out of Doyle or Chamber (hopefully Doyle) to bring back in. Other than that I really can't see many other changes to our side this season save for injuries.

[Nico]

Originally posted by ROK Lobster
He's been knocked out and gone off on a stretcher. What more do people want from a young footballer?

Ability.

[Nico]

Originally posted by TheHood
There was a thread earlier in the week that linked to a Collingwood Post Site and one of the posters suggested that Bevan's concussion effort was one of the most courageous in memory.

Bevan gives his all every game. And the best thing about Bevo is that he seems in tune with this talent and knows his limitations and does his best to improve the team and he's happy with that.

Some could argue that Benny is just that, but with Benny's limitations these days, he still seems to think that his slowing of disposals is some form of team leadership and poise.

Bevo's got the right idea.

Might give his all but it doesn't alter the fact that he is shouse.

[GoBloods]

Good to see Paul back in the senior line up , he might not have the skills of others , but he has 100 per cent HEART , something other players seem to lack , and yes , i mean you DAVIS

[DST]

It's amazing that we managed to win a premiership with so many crap and borderline players last year.

As for Bevan, he has been servicable since his comeback but had one to forget on Saturday night, but after the concusion the week before I will cut him some slack.

At this stage Crouch will probably take Bevan's spot on his return.

DST

[midaro]

Crouch > Bevan > Mathews

...and they're playing for one spot IMO.

[GoBloods]

another one , midaro , do you actually watch the game ? or are you reading the record for 120mins. Crouch would walk into any teams line up.
Bevan dosent have the skills but he has heart which a few of our seniors could learn

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by GoBloods
another one , midaro , do you actually watch the game ? or are you reading the record for 120mins. Crouch would walk into any teams line up. Bevan dosent have the skills but he has heart which a few of our seniors could learn

Midaro was saying that Crouch is the best of those three. I think we'd all agree with that. And he's saying they're all playing for the same spot and I think that makes a lot of sense.

I don't know what part you atually disagree with.

[Nico]

Originally posted by GoBloods
another one , midaro , do you actually watch the game ? or are you reading the record for 120mins. Crouch would walk into any teams line up.
Bevan dosent have the skills but he has heart which a few of our seniors could learn

Care to name the other senior players who played last night who dont have heart. Even McVeigh who is not he quickest on the park couldn't be labelled as not having a heart.

[nomae]

bevo has heart but is a passenger. he has great courage and toughness but we need players who create the play- not just guys who spoil and tackle.

[Rizzo]

Bevan has been OK. Given the tagging role.

Dempster - quiet this week but led the tackle count!

[melbloods78]

Not everyone can be the silky skilled smooth running machine. Bevan is probably lucky to have a premiership medallion but has a right to be in or around senior selection. Remember Schneider had a tough couple of years after a great debut season til he found his role in the side, i think Bevan is a solid contributor that can play some important roles for the Swans in future.

[bigswan]

Bevo's fine by me. Only changes I can see coming up are Crouch, Davis in and a second ruckman-whoever that might be. With six rounds to go the side has to be settled for the finals.