C'mon Luke, We Know You Can Do It! An he did!

Milton66 · Post: # 805749Post **Milton66** » Sat 29 Aug 2009 4:50pm

An open letter to Luke Ball:

Dear Luke,

Chances are that you probably don't read this forum, but in the off chance that you do, we wanted to lend our support and to let you know that we're right behind you.

Much has been said about your ommision from the senior team. Supporters have discussed at length your kicking, pace and fitness. We have speculated as to the reasons why you've been dropped.

In the end, it's all merely that: speculation.

The only thing for certain is that you are indeed a true champion who has literarily spilt blood for this footy club.

You have given more to the cause than many of the current 22 put together. You are peerless when it comes to being courageous and have always rallied to the cause when asked to do so.

Some of us have not forgotten the many weeks when you'd end up in bandages from putting your body on the line, and harming yourself despite your better judgement. Not to mention playing when you should have been resting your OP.

These are qualities seldom found in individuals, and are critical to a successful team - make no mistake.

We also recall what a serious loss your injury was leading up to last year's finals.

Now you are faced with an extreme challenge, and I for one have no doubt that you will once again rise to the occasion. You are far too determined to do otherwise.

Another poster refers to you as the "missing piece of the jigsaw", and truer words were never written. Anyone who writes you off - does so at their own peril.

Bottom line is that if we are to win the flag in 2009, we need a champion like you firing in the trenches.

Whilst I do not speak for other supporters, I'm sure that many agree that at our best, we should expect to win the flag this year... and you deserve to be on the podium as much, if not more than most of the current squad.

So, for what it's worth Luke, we are all behind you and support you 100%.

Do what ever needs to be done, and never lose faith in your abilities. Move heavan and earth to get back into the seniors, because we need you come September.

There is nothing we want to see more, than to watch you doing a lap of honour after the big one.

It's time to rise and fulfill the destiny that you and your team mates have thrived for over the past 5 years.

Go Luke... Go Saints!

SainterK · Post: # 805756Post **SainterK** » Sat 29 Aug 2009 5:01pm

SaintDebi · Post: # 805757Post **SaintDebi** » Sat 29 Aug 2009 5:04pm

Milton66 wrote:Whilst I do not speak for other supporters

You can speak for me in this instance, Milton. Very eloquent and sums up how I feel about Lukey.

I Am A Saint · Sat 29 Aug 2009 5:18pm

...cant win it without him.

St.Dianne · Post: # 805762Post **St.Dianne** » Sat 29 Aug 2009 5:22pm

Couldn't agree more

Sainter_Dad · Sat 29 Aug 2009 5:24pm

+1 Lukey, many times I have used your commitment to the cause as an example for Sainter_Boy. We know that you are busting a gut to get back to wear that Premiership Medallion.

Will look for you in and under the packs on that last Saturday in September!

Ralphy · Post: # 805767Post **Ralphy** » Sat 29 Aug 2009 5:57pm

couldnt agree more with any one on this forum ( players do read this forum by the way)
Good luck luke GIVE IT YOUR ALL leave nothing behind.

Ghost Like · Post: # 805770Post **Ghost Like** » Sat 29 Aug 2009 6:03pm

matrix · Post: # 805771Post **matrix** » Sat 29 Aug 2009 6:04pm

he must have heard ya's

he just kicked one in the maggos

clarky449 · Post: # 805790Post **clarky449** » Sat 29 Aug 2009 6:28pm

Send it to him

Saint Bev · Post: # 805794Post **Saint Bev** » Sat 29 Aug 2009 6:41pm

clarky449 wrote:Send it to him

Agree, send.

Fully support Luke, must be in the side.

bobmurray · Post: # 805798Post **bobmurray** » Sat 29 Aug 2009 6:57pm

I hope Ross picks his finals teams on form,picking players that are performing in the manner HE requires,i hope he doesn't fall for sentiment.

mbogo · Post: # 805825Post **mbogo** » Sat 29 Aug 2009 8:11pm

Absofuckenlutely ..... agree 100%

rexy · Post: # 805842Post **rexy** » Sat 29 Aug 2009 8:54pm

Hope he gets back, need him at his best to win it.

Go on Bally

evertonfc · Post: # 805849Post **evertonfc** » Sat 29 Aug 2009 9:01pm

Fantastic letter. Hope he gets it.

Stillwaiting · Sat 29 Aug 2009 9:03pm

+ me

That is so well written I almost cried

Milton66 · Post: # 805860Post **Milton66** » Sat 29 Aug 2009 9:26pm

bobmurray wrote:I hope Ross picks his finals teams on form,picking players that are performing in the manner HE requires,i hope he doesn't fall for sentiment.

I don't think he'll let sentiment get in the way. But you obviously missed the point of the thread.

remboy · Post: # 805869Post **remboy** » Sat 29 Aug 2009 9:36pm

I'd love to see Luke in the centre square at the first bounce on the last Saturday in September. Can't have too many players like him in the team.

reincarnated · Sat 29 Aug 2009 9:40pm

Milton66 wrote:
bobmurray wrote:I hope Ross picks his finals teams on form,picking players that are performing in the manner HE requires,i hope he doesn't fall for sentiment.
I don't think he'll let sentiment get in the way. But you obviously missed the point of the thread.

We require Luke Ball and we do not require a Geary or Eddy

Luke Ball wins the hard ball which wins finals

Finals is back to basic football

sendmehomehappy · Sat 29 Aug 2009 9:43pm

Yeah good post...well said.

The team will be much more solid with a fit, firing and in form Luke Ball in it...

We know you will give it everything to get back into the ones...all the best.

Milton66 · Post: # 805878Post **Milton66** » Sat 29 Aug 2009 9:52pm

reincarnated wrote:
Milton66 wrote:
bobmurray wrote:I hope Ross picks his finals teams on form,picking players that are performing in the manner HE requires,i hope he doesn't fall for sentiment.
I don't think he'll let sentiment get in the way. But you obviously missed the point of the thread.
We require Luke Ball and we do not require a Geary or Eddy

Luke Ball wins the hard ball which wins finals

Finals is back to basic football

True. The post is about showing support for Ball. Not about if he does or does not deserve selection.

Stillwaiting · Sat 29 Aug 2009 11:55pm

reincarnated wrote:
Milton66 wrote:
bobmurray wrote:I hope Ross picks his finals teams on form,picking players that are performing in the manner HE requires,i hope he doesn't fall for sentiment.
I don't think he'll let sentiment get in the way. But you obviously missed the point of the thread.
We require Luke Ball and we do not require a Geary or Eddy

Luke Ball wins the hard ball which wins finals

Finals is back to basic football

Stillwaiting strongly aggrees with Reincarnated

asiu · Post: # 805937Post **asiu** » Sun 30 Aug 2009 12:11am

+1 on all support

he'd be in my side

dont agree with , we cant win it without him

saintly_safes · Sun 30 Aug 2009 1:07am

Luke Ball is a true saint & to suggest he is not in our best 22 imo is almost sacrelidge

saintsRrising · Sun 30 Aug 2009 2:06am

saintly_safes wrote:Luke Ball is a true saint & to suggest he is not in our best 22 imo is almost sacrelidge

Being a "tru Saint".....and the football that a player is delivering are seperate things.

Rix evidently was one of the best Clubmen the Saints have had in recent times...but that did not make him a first 22 player.

Ball however has the ability to be a first 22 player...but evidently needs to rectify some team oriented aspects of his game.

ALL players under Lyon have had to change how they play. This is not an insult to anyone...but is the reality to havea particular game plan that can only be successful when eberyone performs the team-role assigned.

Anyone including Luke Ball not able or willing to perform the role assigned misses out.

Personally I believe Luke will be back, and that Luke can bea vital part of what is required for us to taste GF success.

C'mon Luke, We Know You Can Do It! An he did!

C'mon Luke, We Know You Can Do It! An he did!

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