Interesting eagles thread from his time there:

http://www.eaglesflyinghigh.com/forum/v ... =2&t=13397

Roo said that all the boys had been practising getting their heads well over the ball. Great to hear and about time. Its amazing how little time is spent in training players to kick better for goal. I'm sure Dempster had a similar action to Roo when he booted that perfect supergoal. Benny McEvoy is ...

Really liked the look of him last night. Did very well for someone of his age, who is that tall. Looked like he was 3-4 years older. Interesting to see that he thought (before he came to us) that he most resembles Kosi: http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/86828/default.aspx Agre...

Its a hard job holding down that defensive forward role. If you don't kick plenty of goals and nail every tackle then the criticism comes easily. I was rapt to see him get a fair dinkum run on the ball and he played as good a game as you will see. How good would it be if he can play consistently lik...

A mate who laughed his arse off at me last year for rcruiting Pattison, is at it again.... Why could he not get a run in a side that was in the bottom half of the ladder this year...and how is he going to take us to the next level when his ability is known..... He must have a great life. Laughing a...

Always had time for Polo. Was a highly rated youngster. Ross can shape him.

Just to correct that I have just read some phantom drafts Cripps.....between 37&46 Crocker.....50 and 70 Ledger.....not picked Ledger pick 44 on AFL's phantom draft. Must be bloody good because we got him at 59 And what about Siposs pick 47 in the phantom draft and we got him at pick 75. Will p...

BigMart wrote:Just to correct that I have just read some phantom drafts

Cripps.....between 37&46
Crocker.....50 and 70
Ledger.....not picked

Ledger pick 44 on AFL's phantom draft. Must be bloody good because we got him at 59

5 things I'd like to see: 1) Ablett and Swan clash in a nasty incident leaving both with a broken leg. 2) Brad Johnson is the rocket's chosen tag for Dal Santo 3) Malthouse accused of raping one of his own players after the game. 4) Ablett takes off his guernsey after the match to reveal a suns jum...

We should start fairly good favourites anyway but I believe any underestimation is good for the team. Let people be in awe after, and if, we win the flag.

Oh and I could've killed him for doing that dribble goal. Almost gave me a heart attack when he played on :shock: That's just classic Milney. He can't do anything the easy way. In fact, the harder it is, the more likely he is to kick it. For every time we've thrown out hands in the air in despair, ...

Kosi was joined in the center square by Goddard, Montagna and Armitage so it looked like Leigh Tudor was getting experienced heads in there. Sensible policy.

I am pretty sure that the AFL isnt a court of law other wise Ben Cousins would have sued them. Should Stokes be allowed to play as he is innocent until proven guilty. No of course not. If OJ was a Saints players should he be allowed to play because he was found not guilty. No of course not. The AFL...

Andrew Lovett has every right to be training with the club. He has not been charged with an offence and it is looking increasingly likely that he will not be. Was there ever anything in it? Ignore the pitiful rumours that have been spread around on this forum. Lovett wants to be vindicated and wants...

Just looking at the record. Averaged 17 disposals and 3 rebound 50s in his only decent run in 2007. One of his last games, the semi-final win against the hawks he had 27 disposals, 6 marks, 3 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s. Elite disposal efficiency of over 80% - similar for kicking and handball. Over to...

BallBanger wrote:Remembering he was not in the starting 18 in wa's under 18 side

I presume he started on the bench then. I won't hold it against him

Picks 60 and 64 in a weak draft.

You'd have to think we lost ground there. Ball is a far better player than any of the additions. Jesse Smith is a quality player but he has had even more injury troubles than Xavier Clarke. I don't know much about Pattison, but if he's not good enough for Richmond's list I don't know what he's doin...

Happy with the picks. Jesse Smith well worth a shot at 60. I guess the club wanted another backup ruckman and Pattison has some ability. Remember where Pattison has been for the past few years. He is coming to a stable club thirsting for a flag so fingers crossed.

Another rumour going round is that Eagleton may be a late out for Street Well that sounds crazy. They lost Higgins and need Eagleton. As for the Gardiner rumour we have heard nothing. Not to say we would have as I didn't even ask but take these rumours with a grain of salt unless they come from som...

I think you will do your dough. Don't forget they couldn't manage a 100 pt win over melbourne and were lucky to beat Adelaide by 3 points in Melbourne. Feeling confident about this one.

In: Godddard
out: R. Clarke

Bulldogs:

In: Eagleton
Out: Higgins (inj)

Who comes out for BJ? Nice problem to have though. I would think Fiora and Raph would be the obvious candidates. Still get nervous when either of these guys get near the ball and, while Raph has been handed an opportunity I'm not sure he will play many more games this year if we continue to have a g...

Was also interesting to see this in the article: "Lyon said he would persist with having three talls playing up forward, but acknowledged that Riewoldt could be used in defence." Just for those who insinuated that some of us old-timers were in la-la land for suggesting that Roo might occas...

It has concerned me that Ross hasn't seemed willing to play Roo at CHB. Up forward his decision-making frequently lets him down and his leads are often poor. I'm not saying never play him up forward and I wouldn't expect us to change things around this week against the Bulldogs who have height prob...