Paul Bevan....

[goswannie14]

I am putting my money on Bev to do something similar. Bravery isn't his issue. Self belief and self effacing style is.

No, not having the skills of a league footballer is his issue.

With the influx of skilled players he should head the way of Luke Ablett, who has more skills than Bevan, and look for a new home at the end of the year or just be happy playing in Canberra every week.

[Nico]

No, not having the skills of a league footballer is his issue.

With the influx of skilled players he should head the way of Luke Ablett, who has more skills than Bevan, and look for a new home at the end of the year or just be happy playing in Canberra every week.

Ablett has more skills than Bevo......ROFLMAO.

[satchmopugdog]

I can't help it..I just like Bevan.

The last game I watched live last year I just liked the way he went about things especially his interactions with the other players..he just has this good aura about him as a person.

I can't write as eloquently as Connelly but I empathise with his sentiments

[goswannie14]

Ablett has more skills than Bevo......ROFLMAO.

That's okay, some of your posts have that effect on me too.

[Bear]

Bevo is at the bottom of the silly free kick class compared to the "Great Leo".

I think that horse (or rather donkey) is dead, but keep flogging.

[Dalai Lama]

I think that horse (or rather donkey) is dead, but keep flogging.

Horse Longmire?

[chalbilto]

I can't help it..I just like Bevan.

The last game I watched live last year I just liked the way he went about things especially his interactions with the other players..he just has this good aura about him as a person.

I can't write as eloquently as Connelly but I empathise with his sentiments

What happened to Connelly? Does anyone know where he is? Very loyal follower of Bevan.

[Auntie.Gerald]

Bevo moving into the half forward line etc has only confirmed my gut feeling that he could easily contest the likes of Kennedy for a ruck clearing possie in the 22. we all know that two of of our 6 forwards are generally highly involved in the ruck with the style of footy we play.

McGlynn based on his past efforts could walk into the 22 but Bevan and Kennedy and Bird will be most likely fighting for only 1 or two spots available for their style of footy.

Cant remember who I was arguing with but i still think Bevan is a good as chance as a Kennedy for a position in the half forward line to win the ball !

they said he was a "back" only !.............only in 2010 if we suffer some injuries me thinks

what a change in only a month or so !

[reigning premier]

McGlynn will be a better Bevo than Bevo ever was.....

[Primmy]

McGlynn will be a better Bevo than Bevo ever was.....

hmmmm....what did he mean by this she asks......McGlynn is a muscular short arse with talent; Bevo is a brave soul with great integrity and determination. Can I see the comparison.....no I cannot.

[RogueSwan]

...McGlynn is a muscular short arse with talent...

Like Schneiderman in '03?

[reigning premier]

hmmmm....what did he mean by this she asks......McGlynn is a muscular short arse with talent; Bevo is a brave soul with great integrity and determination. Can I see the comparison.....no I cannot.

Glad you asked. It's probably the only way you'll ever learn anything about football.

It's pretty simple really. One smallish, hard at it player per team is enough. And with McGlynn who has the tank to play midfield and has more talent in his thumb, there is no longer a need for Bevan.

[Primmy]

Glad you asked. It's probably the only way you'll ever learn anything about football.

It's pretty simple really. One smallish, hard at it player per team is enough. And with McGlynn who has the tank to play midfield and has more talent in his thumb, there is no longer a need for Bevan.

Grrr.....thanks for the footy lesson. I conduct "what was that about" clinics for the bloke who introduced me to the game in the first place~!!~!

Now, it is pretty simple - there is ALWAYS a need for a Bevan. Every team has a Bevan or two. We have already lost Luke, and tragically Monty; so we need Bevan. Its just part of the chess game. Shortarse will do just fine in and under, he looks to be that type of player (more Jake King style), not unlike Schneider but I think with a bit more style and willingness to get his knees dirty. That is not Bevan's role. His is the uncompromising body on the line backwards defensive mark inside the 50m arc when all is lost; the other backs do the running, that's not his job. Lesson endith....Mind you he needs to play a more consistent game this year (I can say that now, its 2010 officially) than last.

[Big Al]

I agree with RP on this one. There is no way known (barring injuries) that Bevan will get a game based on who we've recruited.

[reigning premier]

Grrr.....thanks for the footy lesson. I conduct "what was that about" clinics for the bloke who introduced me to the game in the first place~!!~!

Now, it is pretty simple - there is ALWAYS a need for a Bevan. Every team has a Bevan or two. We have already lost Luke, and tragically Monty; so we need Bevan. Its just part of the chess game. Shortarse will do just fine in and under, he looks to be that type of player (more Jake King style), not unlike Schneider but I think with a bit more style and willingness to get his knees dirty. That is not Bevan's role. His is the uncompromising body on the line backwards defensive mark inside the 50m arc when all is lost; the other backs do the running, that's not his job. Lesson endith....Mind you he needs to play a more consistent game this year (I can say that now, its 2010 officially) than last.

Is that you Connolly?? Have you taken to cross dressing??

Regardless, you clearly still rate bravery over ability. No one hear doubts his courage and commitment. But a player with twice the ability (Insert any AFL player's name here) is worth a lot more.