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Adam Pattison not bitter at Richmond Tigers after move to St Kilda
Sam Edmund | Herald Sun December 10, 2009
THE way Adam Pattison describes it, he wasn't himself last year.
The ruck-forward, a No. 16 draft pick in 2004, was plagued by injury and managed only eight games in a Richmond side that finished 15th.
It was a year to forget, and one new Tigers coach Damien Hardwick quickly did, delisting Pattison 61 games into a career that once held great promise.
But Pattison holds no grudges towards his former club after St Kilda extended the olive branch in last month's national draft.
"I don't want to be bitter towards Richmond. I had a few problems with my body last year that I needed surgery on and I played a little bit injured throughout the year," Pattison said.
"I had hip and ankle issues and had some post-season surgery, but now I'm feeling as fit and strong as I ever have and I'm 23 and I think my best footy is ahead of me.
"I'm just looking forward to the opportunity at St Kilda and starting a new chapter."
Pattison stayed positive when it came to his second chance prospects, certain a torturous 2009 season would not be his last.
"You get a little bit nervous (about not getting picked up), but I was pretty confident within myself because I knew that just wasn't me this year," he said.
"I'll be a different player next year."
Pattison will compete for a ruck spot at the Saints with experienced duo, and fellow recycled big men, Michael Gardiner and Steven King.
Coach Ross Lyon said Pattison came with all the requirements needed to succeed at Moorabbin.
"He's got great mobility, competes really well, he's 197cm ... and he's played well against the Saints," Lyon said.
"He's also got great character and work ethic and we know talent only gets you so far. You've got to have those attributes, particularly in the ruck, which is a really demanding position."
Pattison said he had been buoyed by St Kilda's strike rate when it came to taking a chance on recycled players.
Zac Dawson, Adam Schneider, Sean Dempster, Farren Ray and King and Gardiner have all gone before him.
"It's definitely encouraging. They've had some good history with guys coming from other clubs and guys with problems injury-wise," he said.
"I'm just happy to get in and work hard and earn the respect and, if I'm lucky enough to play, that would be great."
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/adam-pattison-not-bitter-at-richmond-tigers-after-move-to-st-kilda/story-e6frf9ix-1225808813146
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"I'll be a different player next year."
Yeah right ::)
Good luck anyway
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One of the biggest duds to pull on a richmond jumper- and I feel qualified to say that, because
'I was there when we were down'
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Ross Lyon must be on drugs
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Ross Lyon must be on drugs
considerig that patto will cost the saints about 100k a year and could play 10 games as a back up ruckman to king and gardner while mcevoy develops, it is actually a very smart move. He will compete and could very well play ina premiership next year. Amazing turn of events.
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Ross Lyon must be on drugs
I think that is what Hawthorn supporters said when he picked up Zac Dawson last year... :rollin
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good luck Adam!
i don't think he is bad as some people think he is!
i believe he was "OK" in 2007 playing in the Ruck!
and we should of kept him there, but Mr Wallace had other ideas!
:)
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In a side where he is not expected to carry the load, as he was at richmond, he may give St Kilda fair service
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In a side where he is not expected to carry the load, as he was at richmond, he may give St Kilda fair service
Exactly AL he had most teams after him
What did stun me that hawthorn who wanted him years before & tryed to trade for him didnot pick him up before the saints
Patto will be a good player l'm spewing we let him go
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In a side where he is not expected to carry the load, as he was at richmond, he may give St Kilda fair service
Exactly AL he had most teams after him
What did stun me that hawthorn who wanted him years before & tryed to trade for him didnot pick him up before the saints
Patto will be a good player l'm spewing we let him go
Sure...Most teams were after him....FOR FREE! I didn't see any trade offers. Nobody wants to pay for 2 day old bread but if they throw it onto a freebie table, all of a sudden demand increases. ::)
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In a side where he is not expected to carry the load, as he was at richmond, he may give St Kilda fair service
Exactly AL he had most teams after him
What did stun me that hawthorn who wanted him years before & tryed to trade for him didnot pick him up before the saints
Patto will be a good player l'm spewing we let him go
Sure...Most teams were after him....FOR FREE! I didn't see any trade offers. Nobody wants to pay for 2 day old bread but if they throw it onto a freebie table, all of a sudden demand increases. ::)
Clubs know Richmond will delist players so why trade for them
We do it every year nearly
we draft other clubs rubbish & we become free trade ;D
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Exactly AL he had most teams after him
What did stun me that hawthorn who wanted him years before & tryed to trade for him didnot pick him up before the saints
Patto will be a good player l'm spewing we let him go
Hmmmm keep Patto discard Cotch.
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Ross Lyon must be on drugs
considerig that patto will cost the saints about 100k a year and could play 10 games as a back up ruckman to king and gardner while mcevoy develops, it is actually a very smart move. He will compete and could very well play ina premiership next year. Amazing turn of events.
I'm with you on this,blaisee
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"I'll be a different player next year."
Yeah right ::)
Good luck anyway
I think he'll purely be a backup if Gardner or King go down in either form or through injury, I can't see him getting much game time myself. It also stops Lyon form having to move Kozitske(how the hell do you spell that) into the ruck and getting injured. Saying that King is nearing the end, so Patto may get a run.
Cheap backup, I doubt he will improve much just do a role.