The Bevo Appreciation Society

[floppinab]

Nice to have a laugh early in the morning - thanks for the comedy!

Laugh all you like but that's exactly how he's been played this year, it was a pretty accurate description. I would also think it's been pretty accurate to say the majority on this board have thought he's been pretty reasonable thus far this year, certainly his best form since the debut year, and as a result he's now in our Best 22.

All facts, no comedy in there (At a stretch I thought the Buchy bit was a big call, comedic..... maybe!!!!)

[NMWBloods]

I find it bizarre and quite amusing that people can really think Bevan is clearly in our best 22 when we have our full-strength team, and that he effectively plays a multitude of different roles. The benchmark he is measured on is so low that there is little point in having it. Currently he's a fringe player at best. The most amusing part are the roles Connolly invents to describe his play.

[stellation]

Laugh all you like but that's exactly how he's been played this year, it was a pretty accurate description. I would also think it's been pretty accurate to say the majority on this board have thought he's been pretty reasonable thus far this year, certainly his best form since the debut year, and as a result he's now in our Best 22.

All facts, no comedy in there (At a stretch I thought the Buchy bit was a big call, comedic..... maybe!!!!)

Where I take issue with the description is primarily the use of the term "quarterback". I don't think that comes even close to describing Bevan's regular involvement in any forward push coming from the backline. Quarterback suggests he sets up the offence, I really don't think that is the case.

[goswannie14]

I think the problem is that Connolly raves on each week like Bevan has been BOG. This is clearly an gross exageration, and causes a reaction closer to the truth than what is being protrayed by his number 1 fan.

Posts such as the following prove my point.

You assume Bevo is just a defender. He's not. He is a defensive utility who can play back, quarterback, mid or up. He would be on the pine in front of Bird, Schmidt and Davis (you're having a laugh right?). The super interchange would be Everitt, Jude, Barlow and Bevo. Height, ticker and skill. Fossie would replace Buchanon who is now a fringe player at best. You obviously have been sleeping down the back of the Bevo Seminar 101 son.

I find it bizarre and quite amusing that people can really think Bevan is clearly in our best 22 when we have our full-strength team, and that he effectively plays a multitude of different roles. The benchmark he is measured on is so low that there is little point in having it. Currently he's a fringe player at best. The most amusing part are the roles Connolly invents to describe his play.

Well put Bloods. According to Connolly he is a jack of all trades. If that was to be the case it would ad weight to the old saying "Jack of all trades, master of none." However, in reality, he isn't even a jack of all trades.

As Bloods has also said, Bevo has improved this year. However, when your benchmark is so low it really is easy to improve on it.

[swansrule100]

judd will be at sydney next year i reckon, because clubs will trade anything for the durable bevan.

better get his contract sorted before the gold coast enter as well we could be in trouble. Roosy better not drop the ball here

[connolly]

Posts such as the following prove my point.Well put Bloods. According to Connolly he is a jack of all trades. If that was to be the case it would ad weight to the old saying "Jack of all trades, master of none." However, in reality, he isn't even a jack of all trades.

As Bloods has also said, Bevo has improved this year. However, when your benchmark is so low it really is easy to improve on it.

Bevo is probably the most versatile small we have at the moment. He has replaced Benny as the spare parts man. Thats why he is such a valuable player. One trick ponies (no names no pack drill) will not get a run.

[connolly]

Where I take issue with the description is primarily the use of the term "quarterback". I don't think that comes even close to describing Bevan's regular involvement in any forward push coming from the backline. Quarterback suggests he sets up the offence, I really don't think that is the case.

Quarterback is appropriate because the first defensive reciever usually determines which side of the ground is played, whether it is run or kicked, whether to hold or move.

[goswannie14]

Bevo is probably the most versatile small we have at the moment. He has replaced Benny as the spare parts man. Thats why he is such a valuable player. One trick ponies (no names no pack drill) will not get a run.

Now I know you are just taking the piss. That is a ridiculous statement. Why don't you open your eyes and look at the other players around?

[connolly]

All facts, no comedy in there (At a stretch I thought the Buchy bit was a big call, comedic..... maybe!!!!)

Buchanon was put up for a trade last year. He seems to have a lost a fraction in pace and his kicking has never been great. Hope he comes back into his 2005 form. But he is another of the class of 2005 who either improve or go. We also have a really exciting group of young mids who deserve a chance.

[connolly]

Now I know you are just taking the piss. That is a ridiculous statement. Why don't you open your eyes and look at the other players around?

Do you understand the meaning of versatile???? It doesn't mean best or most stylish. Bevan has sucessfully played as an outright defender, defensive midfielder and also as a defensive/forward. He has successfully played on talls (Brennan) and smalls. Now what other smallish player currently does this? Thinking music . . . .

[goswannie14]

Bevo is probably the most versatile small we have at the moment. He has replaced Benny as the spare parts man. Thats why he is such a valuable player. One trick ponies (no names no pack drill) will not get a run.

Do you understand the meaning of versatile???? It doesn't mean best or most stylish. Bevan has sucessfully played as an outright defender, defensive midfielder and also as a defensive/forward. He has successfully played on talls (Brennan) and smalls. Now what other smallish player currently does this? Thinking music . . . .

You claim Bevan is the most versatile, which infers he is the best player with any type of versatlity. Now, either he is the best, or he isn't. You can't have it both ways.

I can't believe I have wasted so much time discussing a hack like Bevan. You better hope Roos stays as coach for all of his career, because the teachers pet probably won't get many games after Roos goes.

No further comments will be made, unless it is to laugh at your ridiculously biased defense of Bevan.

[connolly]

You claim Bevan is the most versatile, which infers he is the best player with any type of versatlity. Now, either he is the best, or he isn't. You can't have it both ways.

I can't believe I have wasted so much time discussing a hack like Bevan. You better hope Roos stays as coach for all of his career, because the teachers pet probably won't get many games after Roos goes.

Most is a quanitative adverb, best is qualitative. It doesn't mean he is the best severally at each role. Versatile is an adjective that simply means he is capable of doing many things competently. My statement simply means he is able to do a multiplicity roles collectively competently better than our other small players. Where's a pedant like Bloods when you need one?

[Zlatorog]

He's very versatile, I see. Hm, does that mean that he's good on top and bottom?

[NMWBloods]

To say Bevan is a quarterback (or point guard) is quite ridiculous. A QB calls, runs and controls the plays. Bevan does none of that.

He's versatile in that his game is to throw himself at the ball, do a few tackles, sometimes win the ball in a contested situation, and mainly get uncontested possessions. Sure you can do that in most places around the ground.

He plays an occasional good game, plays an occasional bad game, and is just generally okay. A fringe player. Has the potential to improve and honestly cement his place as a 'good average' player in a variety of flll-in roles, but will never be the star Connolly thinks he already is.

[Shot Bird]

If Bevan is so good, would he get a run with Geelong? or any other team in the comp(apart from Mel).