Actually i,ve been a bit on the fence in regards to Hilton however after today he should be shown the door.Injury has cost him not so much speed but lack of agility.
-
IMPORTANT // Please look after your loved ones, yourself and be kind to others. If you are feeling that the world is too hard to handle there is always help - I implore you not to hesitate in contacting one of these wonderful organisations Lifeline and Beyond Blue ... and I'm sure reaching out to our PRE community we will find a way to help. T.
Geelong v Richmond game thread.
- Thread starter mb64
- Start date
geoffryprettyboy said:
He done very little today to convince me today that he should go around next year but unfortunately ( and fortunately for some of his admirers
) I see him having one last year with the RFC next year. I base my opinion not only on today though but the whole season in general.rosy23 said:
Maybe it will be absolute last minute stuff with Greg and we won't know until the end of the year if he is going to be retained.He isn't tradeable and Rosy has previously posted that he has been suffering from a back injury which has effected his mobility.He has skills and aggression but he is as slow as treakle at the moment and can't get off the ground...If either Knoble or Hall are traded, (no matter if we do get to pick up Ryder, Meyer or whomever in the draft,I'd say Terry would wan't to keep him.)
It may all come down to his back and trade week.
Hilton was sometimes made to look slow to day but please don't forget he is coming off a knee reconstruction and that his opponent today is one of the most skilled small forwards in the game.
B
Bill James
Guest
Tubytiger said:geoffryprettyboy said:
He done very little today to convince me today that he should go around next year but unfortunately ( and fortunately for some of his admirers
If he is going to have one last year he will need to sign a three year contract to get 22 games played.
momentai said:
I think there's a difference between Gas and Hilts. Gaspar came back too early from injury. Hilton wasn't rushed. Gaspar had set a high benchmark for performance previously, Hilton - in reality - is a guy who tries hard, is aggressive, but he isn't ever going to knock on the door of all australian selection. I think it's sad, cause he's determined, but he really doesn't have the talent. With Gaspar and Kelleway down back already, we've got two guys with determination than skills.
I don't think it was a fair day to judge stafford by. It was blowing a gale and not really a game for marking inside 50. Judging by his game against the bulldogs, I'd think he's got something to offer in 10 or so games next year.
If Stafford's body is right he should play on.
Hilton deserves another year - has he ever had an injury free pre-season and season? I think people are too harsh on him - he's had more injuries than most players and unluckily they have come at crucial times when he is just finding form. If he can get an injury-free pre-season and play into some form he will be a good player for us. Sure there is a risk but with the high number of young players on our list (20 players aged under 21) there is a need to keep some more mature players for experience and their stronger bodies.
Hilton deserves another year - has he ever had an injury free pre-season and season? I think people are too harsh on him - he's had more injuries than most players and unluckily they have come at crucial times when he is just finding form. If he can get an injury-free pre-season and play into some form he will be a good player for us. Sure there is a risk but with the high number of young players on our list (20 players aged under 21) there is a need to keep some more mature players for experience and their stronger bodies.
MalenyTiger said:
Lots of "if"s in there MT and I would agree with most of what you say IF Hilton was any good.
The real issue with Staff is how his body is holding up. His entire career has been blighted by injury, he's a handy bloke to have, but only if he's fit.
Made the trek down to the Cattery on Sunday. Really thought we could have won had a few things gone our way - like Lid's great run and shot at goal which hit the inside of the goal post - dang it.
Once again, our turn overs at crucial times cost us dearly, as well as freakish shots at goal by the opposition (al la Johnson in the 2nd term).
I'd like to congratulate Rory Hilton on having the greatest dacking for 2005 :clap He pulled those shorts up with great dignity - well done!
Once again, our turn overs at crucial times cost us dearly, as well as freakish shots at goal by the opposition (al la Johnson in the 2nd term).
I'd like to congratulate Rory Hilton on having the greatest dacking for 2005 :clap He pulled those shorts up with great dignity - well done!