So who of Gardiner, Rix, Geary, Allen and Shane Birss do you think will get the nod?West Coast coach John Worsfold delivered a stinging reminder to former vice-captain Michael Gardiner about the reasons he was dumped by the club as the St Kilda big man arrived in Perth last night to face his former teammates for the first time.
St Kilda arrived from Melbourne with 26 players. Gardiner, Michael Rix, Jarryn Geary, Jarryd Allen and Shane Birss joined 21 of last week's 22, with only the suspended Justin Koschitzke missing from the team that beat Hawthorn last Saturday. The Saints will finalise their team after a
closed training session at Subiaco today.
Worsfold has kept a keen eye on Gardiner's progress at St Kilda, but
said he had no regrets about letting his former charge go. "It wasn't that acrimonious," Worsfold said of the split. "It was a decision that we made and I think Michael understood why. "He wasn't able to live the values we were looking for and consistently fell short in those areas.
"It was a pretty straightforward decision for us to make, but I didn't hold any hard feelings against him because we are all different.
"I haven't spoken to Michael directly but we've followed how he's going (at St Kilda) and from all accounts, he's going extremely well both on and off the field, which is great.
"He's enjoying life and doing well. I hope he doesn't come out and play to his ability (against us on Saturday) because he's a very good footballer." Gardiner, an All-Australian in 2003, was sent packing from West Coast in 2006 after one indiscretion too many when he crashed his high performance car into two parked vehicles while over the blood-alcohol
limit.
Along with Ben Cousins, he was also caught up in the police investigation
into the 2005 Metro city underworld fight. Police investigating the fight, where a member of the Coffin Cheaters bikie gang was stabbed and a
Scorpion Boy gang member suffered bullet wounds, asked both players to
provide information but they refused. Gardiner, 29, has been plagued by
injuries since 2004.
He failed to notch an AFL appearance last season and has played just
eight games for the Saints this year, spending the past fortnight in the
VFL with the Casey Scorpions in his comeback from a hamstring strain.
But Koschitzke's one-match ban for striking has opened the door for
Gardiner's return to his old hunting ground of Subiaco Oval as back-up to Steven King.
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I had to laugh at Worsfold - He(Gardiner) couldn't follow the WCE values!
And Super-K Kerr could?
ANd Flatline Fletcher could
ANd Benny-Boy Cousins could?
And PullmyFinger Chick could?
etc, etc, stc, etc,
It seems to me that Gardiner hasn't gotten into trouble since he left the great values environment of WCE. Can Worsfold say the same about his Club?
And Super-K Kerr could?
ANd Flatline Fletcher could
ANd Benny-Boy Cousins could?
And PullmyFinger Chick could?
etc, etc, stc, etc,
It seems to me that Gardiner hasn't gotten into trouble since he left the great values environment of WCE. Can Worsfold say the same about his Club?
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Re: Saints take 26 players to Perth
in: gardiner, geary.RedWhiteBlack wrote:So who of Gardiner, Rix, Geary, Allen and Shane Birss do you think will get the nod?
out: kosi, ????.
bj to play forward
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Yep its amazing to think it seems that WCE has the problem with values and club culture. Seems that Gardy coming to melb has straightened him out and he actually looks a lot happier at training. Hopefully he will get the nod and will play a blinder!!Mr Magic wrote:I had to laugh at Worsfold - He(Gardiner) couldn't follow the WCE values!
And Super-K Kerr could?
ANd Flatline Fletcher could
ANd Benny-Boy Cousins could?
And PullmyFinger Chick could?
etc, etc, stc, etc,
It seems to me that Gardiner hasn't gotten into trouble since he left the great values environment of WCE. Can Worsfold say the same about his Club?
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interesting to note that his application when playing for the Scorpions has been outstanding, i wasn't far from the interchange last weekend and when Gardiner was told he would be sitting the last 25 minutes out he had this look in his eyes with the burning desire to get back out there.
Hope he can really put things together now, everything this season has been measured and fingers crossed he can pull out a blinder.
Remember it was Gardiners outstanding form that denied Cox a game for so long... i know that was 4 years ago yaddie yadda, but this could be a defining moment for Gardiner and St Kildas chances moving forward.
Hope he can really put things together now, everything this season has been measured and fingers crossed he can pull out a blinder.
Remember it was Gardiners outstanding form that denied Cox a game for so long... i know that was 4 years ago yaddie yadda, but this could be a defining moment for Gardiner and St Kildas chances moving forward.
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what number does ???? wearbigcarl wrote:in: gardiner, geary.RedWhiteBlack wrote:So who of Gardiner, Rix, Geary, Allen and Shane Birss do you think will get the nod?
out: kosi, ????.
bj to play forward
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I suspect either Armo or Eddy will come out for a rest. It seems the to be what we've been doing with the younger players so as not to burn them out.bigcarl wrote:in: gardiner, geary.RedWhiteBlack wrote:So who of Gardiner, Rix, Geary, Allen and Shane Birss do you think will get the nod?
out: kosi, ????.
bj to play forward
You are missing the point. Gardiner HAS rehabilitated. THAT is totally at odds with WCE values.Mr Magic wrote:I had to laugh at Worsfold - He(Gardiner) couldn't follow the WCE values!
And Super-K Kerr could?
ANd Flatline Fletcher could
ANd Benny-Boy Cousins could?
And PullmyFinger Chick could?
etc, etc, stc, etc,
It seems to me that Gardiner hasn't gotten into trouble since he left the great values environment of WCE. Can Worsfold say the same about his Club?
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SENsaintsational wrote:You are missing the point. Gardiner HAS rehabilitated. THAT is totally at odds with WCE values.Mr Magic wrote:I had to laugh at Worsfold - He(Gardiner) couldn't follow the WCE values!
And Super-K Kerr could?
ANd Flatline Fletcher could
ANd Benny-Boy Cousins could?
And PullmyFinger Chick could?
etc, etc, stc, etc,
It seems to me that Gardiner hasn't gotten into trouble since he left the great values environment of WCE. Can Worsfold say the same about his Club?
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Indeed...the WCE practice was to tell the world that the players would be good boys from now on, while behind closed doors there was no real vigour to actaull pursuee permanent change.
That Cousins was Cpatain for so long while leading the charge off-field shows what the WCE culture was...
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worsfold has lost the plot, well he did ages ago when he knew what was happening and didn't have the balls to act.SENsaintsational wrote:You are missing the point. Gardiner HAS rehabilitated. THAT is totally at odds with WCE values.Mr Magic wrote:I had to laugh at Worsfold - He(Gardiner) couldn't follow the WCE values!
And Super-K Kerr could?
ANd Flatline Fletcher could
ANd Benny-Boy Cousins could?
And PullmyFinger Chick could?
etc, etc, stc, etc,
It seems to me that Gardiner hasn't gotten into trouble since he left the great values environment of WCE. Can Worsfold say the same about his Club?
I would select Gardiner just to allow him to stick it up them!
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Re: Saints take 26 players to Perth
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So who of Gardiner, Rix, Geary, Allen and Shane Birss do you think will get the nod?
Not sure...but they have obviously rewarded all the players that have consistently put in at Casey.
For Rix, Geary and Birss in particular even if they do not get the nod it is at least apt on the back and recognition for their efforts and application.
I would actually like to see Gardi play....and Allen given a go at being a key forward with roo, rather than having to be the third banan behind both Roo and Kosi.
But who to leave out as all put in last week??
Geary and Biss have also been in excellent form at Casey...not just the possession, but lots of tackles and goals.
Would Ross say rotate Armo with Geary this week?
Whoever misses out on playing is going to be very stiff.
Even if they do not play the trip will be good experience for Geary and Allen, get them used to the routine required for a WA game.
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Gardiner will HAVE to come in, we will need some good rotation between King and Gards to neutralise Cox...
I would love to see Birss come in as I am a big fan but personally I don't see a matchup for him so it would be best to give Geary a crack...
I would love to see Birss come in as I am a big fan but personally I don't see a matchup for him so it would be best to give Geary a crack...
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Can't see past Gardy getting a run. Too much to rely on King and Blake to (a) dominate the ruck and/or (b) neutralise Cox. Best keep Blake up the back, with an occasional pinch-hit role perhaps (will be expected by Woosha, after last weeks game). Gardy can easily go forward as well, much better upside than just King alone.
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Worsfold ..playing mind games
"I haven't spoken to Michael directly but we've followed how he's going (at St Kilda) and from all accounts, he's going extremely well both on and off the field, which is great.
"He's enjoying life and doing well "
I am sure MG will get a run AND want to show up the WestCoast.
He has proved himself over here despite our "culture"
Good luck to him
"I haven't spoken to Michael directly but we've followed how he's going (at St Kilda) and from all accounts, he's going extremely well both on and off the field, which is great.
"He's enjoying life and doing well "
I am sure MG will get a run AND want to show up the WestCoast.
He has proved himself over here despite our "culture"
Good luck to him
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Re: Saints take 26 players to Perth
If he was going to rest one of the 1st or second year players, they would have been left in Melbourne.Ice Wolf wrote:I suspect either Armo or Eddy will come out for a rest. It seems the to be what we've been doing with the younger players so as not to burn them out.bigcarl wrote:in: gardiner, geary.RedWhiteBlack wrote:So who of Gardiner, Rix, Geary, Allen and Shane Birss do you think will get the nod?
out: kosi, ????.
bj to play forward
I'd love to see Geary back in, perhaps for Mini, but it's a pretty tough side to break into at the moment.
Re: Saints take 26 players to Perth
Mini has claimed the scalps of Stevens, Brent Harvey and Mitchell in the last 3 rounds. Very much holding his spot.St Chris wrote:If he was going to rest one of the 1st or second year players, they would have been left in Melbourne.Ice Wolf wrote:I suspect either Armo or Eddy will come out for a rest. It seems the to be what we've been doing with the younger players so as not to burn them out.bigcarl wrote:in: gardiner, geary.RedWhiteBlack wrote:So who of Gardiner, Rix, Geary, Allen and Shane Birss do you think will get the nod?
out: kosi, ????.
bj to play forward
I'd love to see Geary back in, perhaps for Mini, but it's a pretty tough side to break into at the moment.
Did he pull up because he was sore or was it more just making sure they didn't over work him after a long flight so he'd be right for Saturday??Batnoe wrote:I wouldnt be suprised if Mr Banger doesnt play, he did come up short on the training track and should be rested. He is an old man, he needs some rest, why rest the kids?
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Worsfold's West Coast values are simply not getting caught.
Gardiner got caught doing something wrong.
It is OK to do wrong at West Coast just so long as it does not get media coverage.
Gardiner got caught doing something wrong.
It is OK to do wrong at West Coast just so long as it does not get media coverage.
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