David Gourdis - 2011 expectations?

[Con65]

The fact he didnt play nab cup and isnt named in the team for this friday is not a good sign. 

For a fringe player coming into his 4th year on our list and needing gametime with just 3 senior games under his belt, it definitely isn't a good sign. It appears from the outside given he hasn't played so far that his papers have been stamped and it'll be very unlikely he'll be at Punt Rd this time next year.

MT I agree with your first sentence esp about needing gametime.  I dont agree with the papers being stamped column.  Dimma has shown he is happy to let the player's form do the talking.  A year ago tuck morton and kingy looked "stamped" but by their individual performances they turned things around...only mcmahon wasnt used last year/didnt try to turn it around

Back to Goo - one thing he brings to the table with his supreme speed/athleticsm is run and drive out of the backline that someone such as thursty doenst bring.  But he needs options up field to kick it to which assists in the decision making aspect...the wingmen and hff need to be mobile and not static.

[Mr Magic]

A question magic man. Is this based on your own observations from watching him a bit at Coburg or is this based on internet reputation?

Yes this is based on my obs. Seen him in 2 games for Coburg(3 for Richmond) as well at training a few times recently.
The flaws in his game are clearly there for anyone who cares to look & I truly believe they will reveal themselves at AFL level.
Has had a poor pre season and don't expect him to play seniors any time soon. The coaches see it too.
This is not a Gourdis witch hunt al, I was hoping he'd make it as much as anyone but I have major doubts he will.
We'll see.

[Penelope]

Ok, fair enough MM.

Cheers