[Demonland]

MFC Official site article - Rivers ready to fire

afl.com.au article - Injury-free Rivers ready to fire

Interesting that the it's the same article with a slightly different title. Guess the MFC doesn't like the word injury.

[belzebub59]

Yes i'm on record about having serious misgivings re Rivers but just in case he should turn back the clock and indeed come out afresh and firing then it will definitely add a dimension to an
already fine backline possibly allowing Grimes some largesse to impose further upfield during play. Can't allowmyself anymore enthusiasm than that though, too many false dawns !!!

This post has been edited by belzebub59: 16 February 2010 - 01:57 PM

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Demonland, on 16 February 2010 - 02:22 PM, said:

MFC Official site article - Rivers ready to fire

afl.com.au article - Injury-free Rivers ready to fire

Interesting that the it's the same article with a slightly different title. Guess the MFC doesn't like the word injury.

Dont mention paranoid & injury in the same sentence.

[belzebub59]

Quote

"I'm 25 and in the top 11 oldest guys at the club, so it shows how young our list is," Rivers said.

says a lot about us in just one sentence. Good luck Jared ....strange from me I know...but hey.. you're a Dee...and go DEES !!

[High Tower]

belzebub59, on 16 February 2010 - 05:07 PM, said:

says a lot about us in just one sentence. Good luck Jared ....strange from me I know...but hey.. you're a Dee...and go DEES !!

Very strange. You had him as an outcast back in November/Dec. After learning of Joel Mac's inclusion. You pretty much had written him off as finished.

See what a season of Summer does to you....bit of Vitamin D always helps the eye sight.

[Dappa Dan]

Anyone who says there isn't room for Rivers is kidding themselves. Footy hasn't changed THAT much.

[belzebub59]

High Tower, on 16 February 2010 - 05:17 PM, said:

Very strange. You had him as an outcast back in November/Dec. After learning of Joel Mac's inclusion. You pretty much had written him off as finished.

See what a season of Summer does to you....bit of Vitamin D always helps the eye sight.

As far as im concerned he still has it to do. Im just taking a glass half full approach at the moment. Has he played like his RSA year since ?? No !! will he ?? I hope so. Have always said that. what Ive qualified it with is he is over rated based upon his efforts of recent years. His "promise" was of an outstanding player ( defender ) one stellar year does not a star make ( in actuality )

My concern has always been with his injuries. A good pre-season is really very encouraging and I sincerely hope this continues into the season proper and he can regain his former pro-ess.

Should he falter there are any of a number of players that will nudge him aside and that will be his lot.

Im not convinced..but as hopeful as any other Dee supporter that he can contribute...if not him ...someone else as I really dont care who it is..its a team thing for me.

i can still wish him well..and be qualified by his past form. My acknowledgement of his quote serves really to show just how young we ( MFC ) are..as he said.

he reminds me of a startling good racehorse...full of ability and potential...but constantly curtailed by form. Good job they dont shoot footy players !

[Ron Burgundy]

Despite his horror run with injuries, I expect Rivers is one of only a few players on our list who would've attracted interest from virtually every other club in the league in recent times.

At his best, he is elite. We haven't had many in that category for a very long time.

[condemned 84]

Jaded still running her Riv's injury free tally?

[Jaded]

condemned 84, on 16 February 2010 - 08:01 PM, said:

Jaded still running her Riv's injury free tally?

It seems it's no longer necessary, and thank goodness for that.
Might start a Garland one, to help him along

Dappa Dan, on 16 February 2010 - 05:23 PM, said:

Anyone who says there isn't room for Rivers is kidding themselves. Footy hasn't changed THAT much.

Spot on.
A good player is a good player regardless of the way footy is played. Rivers, injury free and back to his old form is easily in our top 18 and makes us a much better team.

[vincehotboy]

Demonland, on 16 February 2010 - 02:22 PM, said:

MFC Official site article - Rivers ready to fire

afl.com.au article - Injury-free Rivers ready to fire

Interesting that the it's the same article with a slightly different title. Guess the MFC doesn't like the word injury.

old man river has retruned just watch out a really big year coming up old man river has retruned just watch out a really big year coming up

[Hell Bent]

I expect him to be our most improved player by the end of the year (if he stays injury free of course!)

[steveheals]

Yes, he was looking in very good shape during the intra club match, hopefully he puts in career best form in 2010

[J-Riv]

Finally my boys ready to go. Cant wait to see him floating across the pack at the last second to take the grab or running back with the flight. Has a great knack of knowing when to leave his man and go for the spoil or mark.

[Bingo]

How has Rivers been going in the pre-season?

Haven't been able to watch any games.

[Keyser Söze]

Bingo, on 10 March 2010 - 02:22 PM, said:

How has Rivers been going in the pre-season?

Haven't been able to watch any games.

I was very impressed with him on numerous occasions at the Essendon match and the intra-club.
This coming from someone who thinks of Rivers as a poor man's Tom Harley.

Looks set for a good year.

[Bingo]

Good to hear. I think we'll have a great settled back 6. Something that Adelaide and Geelong have, and that West Coast had in their GF year.

None of those sides had a great forward line, just need our mids to develop.

[rodney_g]

Jaded, on 16 February 2010 - 10:48 PM, said:

It seems it's no longer necessary,

Agghhhh - don't mention the "Scottish Play"! **Madly touching wood and crossing fingers and toes**

[Roost It]

Keyser Söze, on 10 March 2010 - 02:24 PM, said:

This coming from someone who thinks of Rivers as a poor man's Tom Harley.

I'm a true River's fan and believe once he's surrounded by other competant players and our midfield helps restrict the flow to our backline he'll come into his own. Remember this year we'll have Frawley, Warnock, Garland or Martin down back. That will allow River's the 4th forward. It should free him up to help the others out when they are one on one against big forwards. I see this as his major strength. He knows where the ball's going and he's not afraid to meet it head on. It'll just require a midfielder to check River's man and we're away. I'm expecting Rivers to first silence his critics and then shove a footy through their computer screens.

[Cards13]

Roost It, on 10 March 2010 - 06:25 PM, said:

I'm a true River's fan and believe once he's surrounded by other competant players and our midfield helps restrict the flow to our backline he'll come into his own. Remember this year we'll have Frawley, Warnock, Garland or Martin down back. That will allow River's the 4th forward. It should free him up to help the others out when they are one on one against big forwards. I see this as his major strength. He knows where the ball's going and he's not afraid to meet it head on. It'll just require a midfielder to check River's man and we're away. I'm expecting Rivers to first silence his critics and then shove a footy through their computer screens.

Hhhmmmm and yet he is not listed in your favourite players...

Rivers was brilliant earning the Rising Star. Injuries obviously set him a long way back. His pace and lack of run out of defence are the only concern's for mine. He is one of the best readers of play in the game. I am really hoping to see big few years from him.

[45HG16]

Cards13, on 10 March 2010 - 09:19 PM, said:

Hhhmmmm and yet he is not listed in your favourite players...

Haha good pick up. Roost, it's a bit of a worry that one of your favourite players is an uncapped Port Adelaide player!
As for Rivers, without injuries in the team I'm not sure I'd have him in - that's just me though. I can see his value and see no reason why he can't get back into the best 18/22 in my view.

[High Tower]

Roost It, on 10 March 2010 - 06:25 PM, said:

I'm a true River's fan

Cards13, on 10 March 2010 - 09:19 PM, said:

Hhhmmmm and yet he is not listed in your favourite players...

Come to think of it Roost It. You've got John Butcher as one of your listed favourite players....

[High Tower]

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