Gary Rohan for Rising Star

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  • Melbournehammer
    Senior Player
    • May 2007
    • 1815

    #16
    Originally posted by Nich
    Liam Jones secured the last nom. I know it's not the be all and end all but Alex really deserved one. Ah well.
    dont the swans themselves have a best first year - could be tight between johnson and parker methinks...but the point is I simply couldnt be happier having watched the wins the recruiting team have had in the past three seasons...

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    • BSA5
      Senior Player
      • Feb 2008
      • 2522

      #17
      Originally posted by Nich
      Liam Jones secured the last nom. I know it's not the be all and end all but Alex really deserved one. Ah well.
      Pretty pathetic. Johnson > Jones, both this year and this weekend.
      Officially on the Reid and Sumner bandwagon!

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      • S120
        On the Rookie List
        • Apr 2011
        • 166

        #18
        Liam Jones I'm not surprised got one at some stage this year, but how whoever judges this thing left Alex Johnson out is just mind-boggling.

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        • dimelb
          pr. dim-melb; m not f
          • Jun 2003
          • 6889

          #19
          How a youngster with the height, talent and footy smarts of AJ has gone under the radar beats me.
          Typical Swan's fate! I'm sure he'll show more.
          He reminds him of the guys, close-set, slow, and never rattled, who were play-makers on the team. (John Updike, seeing Josh Kennedy in a crystal ball)

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          • S120
            On the Rookie List
            • Apr 2011
            • 166

            #20
            We need a cheer squad at Swans' games devoted to Gary. Call them the Riders of Rohan. They all wear red wigs and pretend to ride on horses (Monty Python style).

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            • Damien
              Living in 2005
              • Jan 2003
              • 3713

              #21
              Jones has been fantastic most of the year, really has come of age, I've enjoyed watching him. Shaky in front of goal at times but as a Swans man, I can't be to harsh on others haha

              I'd prefer a Swans boy to get the nod, but Liam Jones is a very deserving nominee.

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              • Primmy
                Proud Tragic Swan
                • Apr 2008
                • 5970

                #22
                Ones a forward, and ones a backman. nuff said.
                If you've never jumped from one couch to the other to save yourself from lava then you didn't have a childhood

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                • Dan
                  Warming the Bench
                  • Oct 2010
                  • 338

                  #23
                  No offense to the kid but I don't think AJ is going to be a 'star', he is going to be a really really good AFL footballer, one that you can rely on and who will do his job week in and week out, someone that every team needs.
                  I See It But I Don't Believe It!!!!

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                  • ScottH
                    It's Goodes to cheer!!
                    • Sep 2003
                    • 23665

                    #24
                    Originally posted by Dan
                    No offense to the kid but I don't think AJ is going to be a 'star', he is going to be a really really good AFL footballer, one that you can rely on and who will do his job week in and week out, someone that every team needs.
                    The little things he does impress me.

                    He stopped an almost certain goal with a punch, and a few seconds later is recieving the ball as he scurries out of the backline.
                    He's done the last line of defense stop a few times this year. Not bad for a first year player.

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                    • AnnieH
                      RWOs Black Sheep
                      • Aug 2006
                      • 11332

                      #25
                      Well, when I was speaking with AJ and his parents after the game, I said to him that I'm loving the way that he's flying under the radar. No one is tagging him and because of this he actually gets a bit of ball. He agreed. His father is taking all the credit for him. I said yeah, but mum washed his uniforms, so she wins!! They are great people. I love our extended swannies family.
                      Give AJ time.

                      As for the Rangs ... we love Ranga.
                      Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun.
                      Blessed are the cracked for they are the ones who let in the light.

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                      • Nich
                        Senior Player
                        • May 2010
                        • 1291

                        #26
                        Originally posted by AnnieH
                        Well, when I was speaking with AJ and his parents after the game, I said to him that I'm loving the way that he's flying under the radar. No one is tagging him and because of this he actually gets a bit of ball. He agreed. His father is taking all the credit for him. I said yeah, but mum washed his uniforms, so she wins!! They are great people. I love our extended swannies family.
                        Give AJ time.

                        As for the Rangs ... we love Ranga.
                        is there anyone you didn't speak to after the game : ) Love your work!!

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                        • Lucky Knickers
                          Fandom of Fabulousness
                          • Oct 2003
                          • 4220

                          #27
                          Originally posted by Dan
                          No offense to the kid but I don't think AJ is going to be a 'star', he is going to be a really really good AFL footballer, one that you can rely on and who will do his job week in and week out, someone that every team needs.
                          You've just described Craig Bolton. Who could possible be offended. I agree with you 100% and good job we know that players like AJ are priceless.

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                          • AnnieH
                            RWOs Black Sheep
                            • Aug 2006
                            • 11332

                            #28
                            Originally posted by Nich
                            is there anyone you didn't speak to after the game : ) Love your work!!
                            Not many.
                            All you've gotta do is hang around the front doors of the club (with the other 20 or so people there) and wait for the players to come out.
                            We do 3/4 of the aftermatch function, then head downstairs to say g'day.
                            Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun.
                            Blessed are the cracked for they are the ones who let in the light.

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                            • Triple B
                              Formerly 'BBB'
                              • Feb 2003
                              • 6999

                              #29
                              Originally posted by Lucky Knickers
                              You've just described Craig Bolton. Who could possible be offended. I agree with you 100% and good job we know that players like AJ are priceless.
                              I've likened AJ to Ben Hart.

                              I hope he turns out near as good.....
                              Driver of the Dan Hannebery bandwagon....all aboard. 4th April 09

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                              • Dosser
                                Just wild about Harry
                                • Mar 2011
                                • 1833

                                #30
                                Originally posted by AnnieH
                                Not many.
                                All you've gotta do is hang around the front doors of the club (with the other 20 or so people there) and wait for the players to come out.
                                We do 3/4 of the aftermatch function, then head downstairs to say g'day.
                                I'm beginning to get a bit of a picture of you here, Annie.

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