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Benny to Bounce back !!

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Love him or hate him ol' Clogs is if nothing else an honest footballer. He doesnt possess 'buckets' of talent which he then proceeds to squirrel away denying his team full effect, no, he's just a head down at it type of player who sometimes has good days.. sometimes ones we all are loathe to remember. But he tries.. he tries 110% He is also amongst the very few that can go body on body with those pesky forwards and niggle them, and hold them.

Now whilst talking about bodies and niggles it is a little surprising to this reader at least as to the extent of Benny's injuries.He's prepared to put the hard yards in and be a contributor to Melbournes resurgent 2008 season and Id like to wish him all the best in this effort.

I found this article doubly initeresting for the mention it makes of the new school of thought and application at the Junction Oval. Its called the School of Football 101. At this school Football is taught..and in the good ol 3R's fashion.. i.e the basics..how to kick...how to handball and dare I hope .. how to shepherd !! Geez Im liking this Bailey bloke more and more.

So as the new year is ushered in I hope that many down on the track watch ol' Clogs and his application. I hope they take on board that here's a bloke thats honest in his footy and take a leaf out of his book. Many are more talented than him, many will have more miles left in their legs, many will be around long enough to see real success. Holland will probably miss out of this but the kids could do worse than emulate his attitude.

Good lucky Benny :)

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    http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/com...5E20322,00.html

    Love him or hate him ol' Clogs is if nothing else an honest footballer. He doesnt possess 'buckets' of talent which he then proceeds to squirrel away denying his team full effect, no, he's just a head down at it type of player who sometimes has good days.. sometimes ones we all are loathe to remember. But he tries.. he tries 110% He is also amongst the very few that can go body on body with those pesky forwards and niggle them, and hold them.

    Now whilst talking about bodies and niggles it is a little surprising to this reader at least as to the extent of Benny's injuries.He's prepared to put the hard yards in and be a contributor to Melbournes resurgent 2008 season and Id like to wish him all the best in this effort.

    I found this article doubly initeresting for the mention it makes of the new school of thought and application at the Junction Oval. Its called the School of Football 101. At this school Football is taught..and in the good ol 3R's fashion.. i.e the basics..how to kick...how to handball and dare I hope .. how to shepherd !! Geez Im liking this Bailey bloke more and more.

    So as the new year is ushered in I hope that many down on the track watch ol' Clogs and his application. I hope they take on board that here's a bloke thats honest in his footy and take a leaf out of his book. Many are more talented than him, many will have more miles left in their legs, many will be around long enough to see real success. Holland will probably miss out of this but the kids could do worse than emulate his attitude.

    Good lucky Benny :)

    I think we will see a different looking side next year one that will be a lot more skillful than they have shown in the past, as for clogs, I agree with you there a good honest toiler

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    Nobody has ever doubted Ben's endeavour - sure lacks pace and sometimes apprears to have few skills but goes in hard into the pack and pulls off some screamers. Recall his great game when we surprised the Saints at the G mid season 2 or 3 years back.

    Even if he doesn't get a regular game, he will sure as hell put pressure on someone to hold their place, ie 'depth'.

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