Rivers and Gysberts to Geelong?

[jumbo returns 6,493]

IMO defenders we should keep

Garlo

Rivo

Nico

Frawlo

I may have missed a couple!

We need two more established player-Ingerson-Icke-Glendenning types join help out.

Is that you, Roosy?

[old dee 22,927]

Is that you, Roosy?

Very good jr

Love it

[beelzebub 22,225]

Why dint he light up the Magoos Stuie ...huh.. Hes that good according to you.

Injured ?? oh thats right. Hes just been hard done by, hes misunderstood. Just not appreciated by Neeld . Actually in that youd be right, and hes not alone

[Gippsland Dee 367]

If we lose rivers and gysberts we had better get top notch compensation for them or i will be seriously [censored]!!! I can't really see rivers leaving though

[stuie 7,374]

Why dint he light up the Magoos Stuie ...huh.. Hes that good according to you.

Injured ?? oh thats right. Hes just been hard done by, hes misunderstood. Just not appreciated by Neeld . Actually in that youd be right, and hes not alone

Mate, you're tripping over yourself trying to make a point by responding to things I never said. Just make your own post. I never said Gysberts smashed it at Casey, I never said he's misunderstood or not appreciated, you're just making stuff up which ironically is my whole point.

[beelzebub 22,225]

Not making anything up Stuie.,

so set the record straight for all of us. enlighten us.

Do tell us why Gysberts is a lot better than some here ( myself included ) suppose.

Im not tripping over anything. Youve suggested hes been injured sufficiently so that his best I take it hasnt been allowed to surface. This correct or not ( by your view )

SO how do you see Gysberts in the grand scheme of things ?

[stuie 7,374]

IMO, Gysberts is a talented possession getter, and once he builds up his core strength may become a "floating" type of player in the mould of a James Hird style.

We've trained hard as a team ALL year, this is a big part of the reason why we struggled so much in games, pre-season training ran for the whole of the actual season, Gysberts had injuries that set him back from the pack and given his age he was unable to catch up. If he works hard before the pre-season he can catch up and then will show his skills and talent after more exposure to the new game plan. He played well at Casey in the second half of the year, was consistently in the best but due to his lack of match fitness did not get much of an opportunity at senior level. Knowing him personally, I can tell you he has no problems with Neeld or "buying in", and has worked hard this year to catch up, problem being the whole list was working just as hard so he was constantly behind.

Has given more glimpses of talent than many who have been kept on our list so far. I say he's worth giving 2 years (wouldn't sign for 1 IMO) as we won't get value for him at this stage, but should he fulfill his potential he will be a great player for us.

Now, I'll repeat to you, my whole point was about the ridiculous rumors about Gys' "attitude" started by a Demonland poster and for some reason accepted as truth after page upon page of repetition of the original rumor.

[FarNorthernD 5,848]

IMO, Gysberts is a talented possession getter, and once he builds up his core strength may become a "floating" type of player in the mould of a James Hird style.

Knowing him personally, I can tell you he has no problems with Neeld or "buying in", and has worked hard this year to catch up, problem being the whole list was working just as hard so he was constantly behind.

Now, I'll repeat to you, my whole point was about the ridiculous rumors about Gys' "attitude" started by a Demonland poster and for some reason accepted as truth after page upon page of repetition of the original rumor.

Hope you are right, we could do with a James Hird or two or three

As you know Jordan and, as you say, he has no problems buying in then lets hope he stays a Demon

[picket fence 15,244]

IMO, Gysberts is a talented possession getter, and once he builds up his core strength may become a "floating" type of player in the mould of a James Hird style.

We've trained hard as a team ALL year, this is a big part of the reason why we struggled so much in games, pre-season training ran for the whole of the actual season, Gysberts had injuries that set him back from the pack and given his age he was unable to catch up. If he works hard before the pre-season he can catch up and then will show his skills and talent after more exposure to the new game plan. He played well at Casey in the second half of the year, was consistently in the best but due to his lack of match fitness did not get much of an opportunity at senior level. Knowing him personally, I can tell you he has no problems with Neeld or "buying in", and has worked hard this year to catch up, problem being the whole list was working just as hard so he was constantly behind.

Has given more glimpses of talent than many who have been kept on our list so far. I say he's worth giving 2 years (wouldn't sign for 1 IMO) as we won't get value for him at this stage, but should he fulfill his potential he will be a great player for us.

Now, I'll repeat to you, my whole point was about the ridiculous rumors about Gys' "attitude" started by a Demonland poster and for some reason accepted as truth after page upon page of repetition of the original rumor.

I most certainly agree, Jordy, has been cruelled by injury but is as he has shown to be a very good reader of the ball inside and outside player. He is also a "Coachable" player and a very good honest young fellow (if my mail is right)

A definate keeper, I can see him becoming the next Alan Obst.!!!

Unfortunately I reckon Geelong might already be onto him.

I hope not, good and maybe great young players with first class attitudes are hard to find!

[Canplay 573]

Correct on Riv.

People are talking Stef Martin to Collingwood, which may be true but I think we will possibly see Gysberts in black and white next year.

I have also heard that collingwood are very keen on Gysberts, with talks having taken place this week. If talent spotters like the cats and pies rate him, WTF would we be doing off loading him.

Also, Gerard Healy on AW said tonight that the Saints and Cats are both putting offers to Riv. Culturally I cant see how we can let him go....... great clubman we need to pay overs to.

[picket fence 15,244]

Great clubman aside!

Riv was/is an excellent defender forced to play key attack due to lack of foresight by coaching panel and list managers!

This club is in a very delicate space player resource wise!

IMO Rivers must be kept as key defender!

[dee-luded 2,958]

I have also heard that collingwood are very keen on Gysberts, with talks having taken place this week. If talent spotters like the cats and pies rate him, WTF would we be doing off loading him.

Also, Gerard Healy on AW said tonight that the Saints and Cats are both putting offers to Riv. Culturally I cant see how we can let him go....... great clubman we need to pay overs to.

Never discount a shot over the bow.

The Coaches may be serious to trade, or maybe want to shake him out of complacency?

Either way it will be interesting to see, & things cannot stay as they were.

[Lil_red_fire_engine 10,219]

Gysberts is in contract, any trade will in the coaches minds be in our favour. I like what he does when he gets to the contest, the issue is he cant get to enough contests. I am happy if he stays but will not mind if we use him to obtain what we are after.

Rivers played some good roles this year and would be good mature filler in a variety of positions. I would not however have him as first or second choice in any of them. Again happy if he stays understand if he walks.

[dee-luded 2,958]

Gysberts is in contract, any trade will in the coaches minds be in our favour. I like what he does when he gets to the contest, the issue is he cant get to enough contests. I am happy if he stays but will not mind if we use him to obtain what we are after.

Rivers played some good roles this year and would be good mature filler in a variety of positions. I would not however have him as first or second choice in any of them. Again happy if he stays understand if he walks.

My take is thats why he was pushed forward, to keep him playing & adding maturity & a contest whilst we tried to get Watts 'Up n'' Go' ING. TMac is just a great kid & these 2 are crucial for us to get games of footy into, IMO.

The writing is on the wall. We are building for 2015ish. Riv isn't in the thinking. Nor Brent, nor Brad, nor Aron, & prob' not Steph.

[stuie 7,374]

My take is thats why he was pushed forward, to keep him playing & adding maturity & a contest whilst we tried to get Watts 'Up n'' Go' ING. TMac is just a great kid & these 2 are crucial for us to get games of footy into, IMO.

The writing is on the wall. We are building for 2015ish. Riv isn't in the thinking. Nor Brent, nor Brad, nor Aron, & prob' not Steph.

Ummmm wasn't he pushed forward because Clark got injured? Thought that was kinda obvious...

[dee-luded 2,958]

Ummmm wasn't he pushed forward because Clark got injured? Thought that was kinda obvious...

That was only part of it. IMO it gave us the reason to play Watts back with TMac, to get them used to the backline & to get Wattsy's intensity up a bit, by being responsible for our fate, in his hands.

He did OK & his kicking was handy, & IMO his composure suited. I'd still be hopeful he'll grow some intensity for the contest as he gets a taste for Winning & Starring.

[Redleg 37,693]

Also, Gerard Healy on AW said tonight that the Saints and Cats are both putting offers to Riv. Culturally I cant see how we can let him go....... great clubman we need to pay overs to.

Ok, well since Gerard is into Inquiries by the AFL, lets have one on this issue about players being approached before the 1st October, I think it's called poaching. Gerard can be called as the first witness to divulge where he got his info from. While we are at it, we can keep the inquiry going for a couple of months and sully the Saints and Cats image.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

Ummmm wasn't he pushed forward because Clark got injured? Thought that was kinda obvious...

Ummmm no Stuie.

Round 13 vs GWS. Both RIvers and Clark played forward and kicked 4 goals. Thought that was kinda obvious.

[DEELIGHTED 16]

Loyalty?? That word unfortunately has no place in AFL and moreso at the MFC. If I were Riv I would be getting to Geelong as soon as i could. Playing footy for the reason you play footy, finals. With the cleanout we are having that will be atleast 3-4 years of being a threat in finals not just making up the numbers like Norf this year.

Riv is one of my faves and I want to see him in a successful side. I reckon his mate Greeny wished he went to collingwood when he had the chance.

We will cope, but it would be good if he stays.

My read is that it is up to him.

Loyalty or a chance for a flag.

See what happens.

[DeeZee 6,758]

Gysberts was recruited because he has elite hands, as well as his ball winning ability.

I would be very worried to let him go, because i still think he will develop into something special.

[beelzebub 22,225]

IMO, Gysberts is a talented possession getter, and once he builds up his core strength may become a "floating" type of player in the mould of a James Hird style.

He has shown glimpses of such, no argument, in fact much of the cause of many's frustration with him.. Glimpses, no stringing together of much.

Hird ? big call. Doubt it. . Id be happy if he were a consistent Gysberts

We've trained hard as a team ALL year, this is a big part of the reason why we struggled so much in games, pre-season training ran for the whole of the actual season, Gysberts had injuries that set him back from the pack and given his age he was unable to catch up. If he works hard before the pre-season he can catch up and then will show his skills and talent after more exposure to the new game plan. He played well at Casey in the second half of the year, was consistently in the best but due to his lack of match fitness did not get much of an opportunity at senior level. Knowing him personally, I can tell you he has no problems with Neeld or "buying in", and has worked hard this year to catch up, problem being the whole list was working just as hard so he was constantly behind.

Your call on this is somewhat different to the opinons of others I have who watched him play. Lacklustrre, disinterested and underdone were comments offered to me. Sporadic and occasional were others. Glimpses is s consistent theme. Now I shall say I havent been to Casey at all this year but I trust these opinions.

Hes not any real different in age to Blease or Watts for that matter and older than Tommy Mac. Cant see how thats an out personally but happy to differ on opinion.

Has given more glimpses of talent than many who have been kept on our list so far. I say he's worth giving 2 years (wouldn't sign for 1 IMO) as we won't get value for him at this stage, but should he fulfill his potential he will be a great player for us.

I'll defer to the FD as to what they actually do ( big of me I know ) . For someone whos been in the system now for 3 years he should be much further down the path. Im totally not fussed should the club trade him. I would agree one year is a nonsense and two reasonable should the club decide to retain him.

Ill accept that hes bought in should he excel at the coming preseason, if hes there

[rolly 149]

From memory he is in the slowest running group at the start of the year and then did his ankle somewhere around round 1.

Its obvious elite fitness was never his strong suit and being unable to run is not going to help.

If he can stay injury free through this pre season i think we will see the kid step up...we would want to get a hell of a good deal if he's still under contract

[jnrmac 19,059]

Not making anything up Stuie.,

so set the record straight for all of us. enlighten us.

Do tell us why Gysberts is a lot better than some here ( myself included ) suppose.

Im not tripping over anything. Youve suggested hes been injured sufficiently so that his best I take it hasnt been allowed to surface. This correct or not ( by your view )

SO how do you see Gysberts in the grand scheme of things ?

Gysberts has played 21 games. Let me repeat that for you. 21 games. He is 20yo.

Can get his own footy which is more than 80% of our team can do.

Weighs more than Lucas Cook who is significantly taller.

A keeper for mine.

[dee-luded 2,958]

Gysberts was recruited because he has elite hands, as well as his ball winning ability.

I would be very worried to let him go, because i still think he will develop into something special.

Oh well, if he can't cut it in the AFL he can always become a Glove Model. Or do SnickerS Adds.

[beelzebub 22,225]

Gysberts has played 21 games. Let me repeat that for you. 21 games. He is 20yo.

Gysberts is 21 yo 19 games

Tommy Mac 19 22 games

Trengove 21 ( just ) 59 games

Watts 21 55 games

Tappscott 29 games

Blease 21 21 games

source mfc

theyre really just numbers. You could mount arguments for all sorts of things.