2014 Retirements & 2015 Player Movement Discussions

testy wrote:

brodlach wrote:What reputation does Ryan have?

Yes micky, I would like you to tell us about Ryan willetts reputation as well, what is your problem with him ? Why are you questioning his abilities as a person and who told you these things, please name these people, feel free to do so.

Just like bayman i was saying what i was told from former west players something along the lines of not doing what hes told

But hey its that time of the year

Flag No.9 wrote:

Big Phil wrote:
I think Bomber has proven to be a regular League ruckman, especially since the retirement of Parry...

He was a Reserves player when recruited. My point being they recruited two players playing for our Reserves, why wouldn't they have interest in one playing in our League side.

Dont forget Lewis was a seconds player with 2 clubs one being west !!
How old is Willets ?

Flag No.9 wrote:

mickyj wrote:
Was told Ryan Willetts approached the Eagles who werent interested in him due to his reputation

If they are willing to recruit Reserves players such as Blesing and Borholm from us I can't believe they wouldn't be interested in recruiting a League player like Willits.

My understanding Flag no 9 is the Eagles did not recruit Blesing . He came to the Eagles understanding he would have very little chance of making the league side .
But thats what i was told a few years back

mickyj wrote:

testy wrote:

brodlach wrote:What reputation does Ryan have?

Yes micky, I would like you to tell us about Ryan willetts reputation as well, what is your problem with him ? Why are you questioning his abilities as a person and who told you these things, please name these people, feel free to do so.

Just like bayman i was saying what i was told from former west players something along the lines of not doing what hes told

But hey its that time of the year

Not true and thats all I will say on the matter.

mickyj wrote:

My understanding Flag no 9 is the Eagles did not recruit Blesing . He came to the Eagles understanding he would have very little chance of making the league side .
But thats what i was told a few years back

I think if they sign him, register him and pay a transfer fee they have recruited him. After all, they could have said 'No thanks, we 're not interested.'

mickyj wrote:

Flag No.9 wrote:

Big Phil wrote:
I think Bomber has proven to be a regular League ruckman, especially since the retirement of Parry...

He was a Reserves player when recruited. My point being they recruited two players playing for our Reserves, why wouldn't they have interest in one playing in our League side.

Dont forget Lewis was a seconds player with 2 clubs one being west !!
How old is Willets ?

28.

firstblood wrote:

mickyj wrote:

Flag No.9 wrote:

Big Phil wrote:
I think Bomber has proven to be a regular League ruckman, especially since the retirement of Parry...

He was a Reserves player when recruited. My point being they recruited two players playing for our Reserves, why wouldn't they have interest in one playing in our League side.

Dont forget Lewis was a seconds player with 2 clubs one being west !!
How old is Willets ?

28.

Thanks firstblood thought he was older

Flag No.9 wrote:

mickyj wrote:

My understanding Flag no 9 is the Eagles did not recruit Blesing . He came to the Eagles understanding he would have very little chance of making the league side .
But thats what i was told a few years back

I think if they sign him, register him and pay a transfer fee they have recruited him. After all, they could have said 'No thanks, we 're not interested.'

no idea if they paid anything for him

But he was coming good in the seconds on that day that grocke had his brain fade , and a centrals player broke his cheekbone i think or something like that !

Does raise the question theres a list from Ron Fuller days to Gods of players recruited who werent worth recruiting certain the eagles arent alone

An update on Central's comings and goings...

OUTS
Brad Symes (Retired)
Scott Dutschke (Retired)
Ryan Williams (Victoria)
Josh Glenn (Gold Coast)
Johan Wagner (Port Adelaide)
Tim McIntyre (Warrnambool)
Ben Nason(Glenelg)
Cameron Milne
Dylan Hewett

INS
Cohen Pettit (West Broken Hill)
Shane Walker (Renmark)
Nick Gallard (Renmark)
Jesse Kemp (Kimba Districts)
Chris Jensen (Belconnen)
Connor Hargraves (Yarrawonga)
Tom Stevens (Echuca)
Clinton Voight (Eudunda)
Jackson O'Brien (returned)
Tim Meulendyks (returned)

So how are they getting player's from renmark when it's westies area

blacky wrote:So how are they getting player's  from renmark  when it's  westies area

Don't know, you'd have to ask Westies that...

Maybe it's because Elizabeth is closer to the Riverland than Richmond?

Most of them all look to be 'mature age' guys who aren't necessarily local players?

Bit like when the Dogs got Jason 'Pumpa' Sutherland from Berri a couple of years ago...

Is Nick Gallard any relation to Dean Gallard from West?

Not sure if Nick is related to Drew, but it's quite possible.

Players aren't restricted to the club who looks after their zone.

Another club may have a different opinion about a player from the zoned club

Lee wrote:Another club may have a different opinion about a player from the zoned club

Agreed. Some classic examples of that over time, not just zoned players, either...

Do you know what were Westies opinions of the Riverland players Central picked up, then?

Big Phil wrote:

blacky wrote:So how are they getting player's  from renmark  when it's  westies area

Don't know, you'd have to ask Westies that...

Maybe it's because Elizabeth is closer to the Riverland than Richmond?

Most of them all look to be 'mature age' guys who aren't necessarily local players?

Bit like when the Dogs got Jason 'Pumpa' Sutherland from Berri a couple of years ago...

Pay an extra fee I thought. Could have changed however it certainly use to be. No conspiracies .

West sign Joe Cua from Redcliffs.

Goes OK, too.

http://westadelaidefc.com.au/another-signing-at-the-bloods/

Do you know correct the pronounciation of his surname, Lee?

No, I'll find out, BP.

brodlach wrote:Is Nick Gallard any relation to Dean Gallard from West?

No relation to Drew Gallard.

I think Centrals advised the wrong name, it should be Gillard (not Julia), not Gallard.

I see Matthew Rankine has quit South, plenty of talent but lacks a ticker IMO

brodlach wrote:I see Matthew Rankine has quit South, plenty of talent but lacks a ticker IMO

Sad news if that's the case.

Heaps of talent but never really shown his full potential IMO.

Same at Westies, Southee.

Lee wrote:West sign Joe Cua from Redcliffs.

Goes OK, too.

http://westadelaidefc.com.au/another-signing-at-the-bloods/

i'm sure you would not have signed him if you didn't think he went ''OK''

Very true, Bayman, but it aleays helps when they train and play well in trials.

Big Phil wrote:Do you know correct the pronounciation of his surname, Lee?

Pronounced as you would expect, Phil.


Q uh.