Big Braddy back for the finals..

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  • Robbo
    On the Rookie List
    • May 2007
    • 2946

    #31
    Originally posted by Cheer Squad
    Do we really need Bradshaw anyway? The team has developed quite well in his absence, even if a bit haphazardly.

    It's hard to imagine that Bradshaw would have made much difference to some of our really bad losses. I think we're missing Seaby more than Bradshaw.
    I wouldn't want Bradshaw back in for finals unless he is match fit or close to being match fit. The last thing you want in finals is to play blokes who are underdone because they will get found out when push comes to shove.

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    • caj23
      Senior Player
      • Aug 2003
      • 2462

      #32
      Originally posted by Cheer Squad
      Do we really need Bradshaw anyway? The team has developed quite well in his absence, even if a bit haphazardly.

      It's hard to imagine that Bradshaw would have made much difference to some of our really bad losses. I think we're missing Seaby more than Bradshaw.
      I disagree, he had been our most important loss for the year. Pyke has been an adequate backup to Mumford and Grundy has stepped up again this year to cover Bolts. Nobody has really put there hand up in the forward line. Its impossible to really predict but I'm pretty sure Braddy would have been handy in close lossed to the Hawks and Tigers.

      Having said that, we are going to have an awesome ruck setup next year when Seaby comes back!!
      Last edited by caj23; 17 August 2010, 05:09 PM.

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      • ugg
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        Site Admin
        • Jan 2003
        • 15970

        #33
        Both LRT and Bradshaw at least 1 more week. *SIGH*


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        • Go Swannies
          Veterans List
          • Sep 2003
          • 5697

          #34
          Originally posted by ugg
          If you were being really hard nosed, you'd give up on all the injured players. we aren't going to win the flag so why not give as many as possible the chance to get finals experience. I'd be devastated if we rushed LRT back and so delayed his fitness for 2011. Likewise for Braddy - though I'd put him in against the Lions if he was fit enough. All up, good thing I'm not making the call.

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          • Robbo
            On the Rookie List
            • May 2007
            • 2946

            #35
            I would leave Bradhsaw out of finals now. He hasn't played since the ice age and would be very underdone if he did play.

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            • BSA5
              Senior Player
              • Feb 2008
              • 2522

              #36
              Originally posted by Robbo
              I would leave Bradhsaw out of finals now. He hasn't played since the ice age and would be very underdone if he did play.
              Same argument was used in the preseason. 2nd game back he kicked a bag.
              Officially on the Reid and Sumner bandwagon!

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              • Captain
                Captain of the Side
                • Feb 2004
                • 3602

                #37
                Bradshaw is a gun and should walk into the team as soon as he is fit.

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                • Jewels
                  On the Rookie List
                  • Oct 2006
                  • 3258

                  #38
                  Originally posted by BSA5
                  Same argument was used in the preseason. 2nd game back he kicked a bag.
                  Beat me to it.
                  If we can get Braddy, LRT and McGlynn back into the team for finals I think we can do some damage.

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                  • Bloody Hell
                    Senior Player
                    • Oct 2006
                    • 3085

                    #39
                    Originally posted by Robbo
                    I don't think Bird is in the best 22.
                    I think Bird is a particular type of player that we have an over abundance of but is very good, so he plays out of position.

                    Next year it will be Kirk out, Bird in - seamlessly.
                    The eternal connundrum "what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object" was finally solved when David Hasselhoff punched himself in the face.

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                    • Captain
                      Captain of the Side
                      • Feb 2004
                      • 3602

                      #40
                      Originally posted by Bloody Hell
                      Next year it will be Kirk out, Bird in - seamlessly.
                      Spot on. My thoughts exactly.

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                      • Nico
                        Veterans List
                        • Jan 2003
                        • 11339

                        #41
                        Originally posted by Captain
                        I can't see (and don't want) Bird coming back this year, unless forced through injuries. Smith, LRT, Bradshaw and possibly Rohan would all be in the queue before him.

                        His form was average before getting injured and now needs to focus on 2011.
                        Earlier in the year it could be argued that Bird was to be our no1 midfielder in future years. I would suggest right now he is behind Jack and Hannaberry and will have to work very hard to earn his spot in the midfield.
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                        • Nico
                          Veterans List
                          • Jan 2003
                          • 11339

                          #42
                          Originally posted by Bloody Hell
                          I think Bird is a particular type of player that we have an over abundance of but is very good, so he plays out of position.

                          Next year it will be Kirk out, Bird in - seamlessly.
                          Bird's not a tagger for mine. More like Kirk out, Smith in.
                          http://www.nostalgiamusic.co.uk/secu...res/srh806.jpg

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                          • Cheer Squad
                            Sydney Swans
                            • Apr 2007
                            • 1948

                            #43
                            Originally posted by Jewels
                            Beat me to it.
                            If we can get Braddy, LRT and McGlynn back into the team for finals I think we can do some damage.
                            It's McGlynn who we'll really miss while he gets better. He's far more important to our structure than most people realise. I hope his absence isn't too costly this week, but I'm sure there'll be more than enough motivation to cover for him.

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                            • Bloody Hell
                              Senior Player
                              • Oct 2006
                              • 3085

                              #44
                              Originally posted by Nico
                              Bird's not a tagger for mine. More like Kirk out, Smith in.
                              I meant a one paced, inside midfielder. Smith's much more than that.
                              The eternal connundrum "what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object" was finally solved when David Hasselhoff punched himself in the face.

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                              • BSA5
                                Senior Player
                                • Feb 2008
                                • 2522

                                #45
                                Originally posted by Bloody Hell
                                I meant a one paced, inside midfielder. Smith's much more than that.
                                Smith puts me in the mind of the lovechild of Kirk and Malceski. Toughness and defensive attributes of Kirk, attacking flair and smoothness of Malceski, kicking smack bang in between. Whether he'll be as good as either is very debateable, but in terms of the type of player, that's what I've got him pinned down as.
                                Officially on the Reid and Sumner bandwagon!

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