Nathan Gordon [merged]

[Judge Roughneck]

Couple o weeks

[YellowandBlackBlood]

I have it from a reliable source that a couple years (no more than three) development in the Richmond reserves and this guy will be ready to go

Funny. My source said similar except he said 4 years max.

[Willy]

Mature recruits dont necessarily have to slot straight in. They can develop further in the twos or just increase competition for spots. It might take an injury or form slump to a regular player for Gordon to get his chance, but that doesnt mean he's been a wasted pick.
Its not Round 1 or fail for mature recruits.

[tigs2011]

Mature recruits dont necessarily have to slot straight in. They can develop further in the twos or just increase competition for spots. It might take an injury or form slump to a regular player for Gordon to get his chance, but that doesnt mean he's been a wasted pick.
Its not Round 1 or fail for mature recruits.

Yes it is. FFS. In fact this is already a fail. 

[Judge Roughneck]

Honesrky last time  say it

If gordo goes into.a pack

 Instead of skirting out the out side and running in a forwards k
Direction regardless who's wins the ball
... ala griggg

Massive win for rfc

[Judge Roughneck]

Mature recruits dont necessarily have to slot straight in. They can develop further in the twos or just increase competition for spots. It might take an injury or form slump to a regular player for Gordon to get his chance, but that doesnt mean he's been a wasted pick.
Its not Round 1 or fail for mature recruits.

Yes it is. FFS. In fact this is already a fail. 

Atm

The weakness of the 22: Foley Jackson s Edwards houli etc.

If gorodo forces only one out - or makes em.play. better to keep spot


Bes more than worth p50


To clarify grigg is too squob-like

[WA Tiger]

Should be ready to go and hitting his straps by 40...

[Gigantor]

I don't understand why jacko is still a weakness in the 22..12 months ago I would have agreed with you,but  certainly not now .In 2013 he turned his form around completely.That was reflected in his B&F win.
Foley still has question marks I agree.
And if its Tich Edwards you are refering to ,yes I think he also need to get on his bike in 2014

[WA Tiger]

Mature recruits dont necessarily have to slot straight in. They can develop further in the twos or just increase competition for spots. It might take an injury or form slump to a regular player for Gordon to get his chance, but that doesnt mean he's been a wasted pick.
Its not Round 1 or fail for mature recruits.

Really?????? Just like Podsiadly and old mate from Freo, honestly, ask yourself why we would recruit a player of 23 years old if he wasn't going to be a walk up start. No development or backup player crap. He either plays round one and more or we have wasted a pick IMO.

[Penelope]

lmao
 

[dwaino]

Dan Currie says hi.

[Willy]

Mature recruits dont necessarily have to slot straight in. They can develop further in the twos or just increase competition for spots. It might take an injury or form slump to a regular player for Gordon to get his chance, but that doesnt mean he's been a wasted pick.
Its not Round 1 or fail for mature recruits.

Really?????? Just like Podsiadly and old mate from Freo, honestly, ask yourself why we would recruit a player of 23 years old if he wasn't going to be a walk up start. No development or backup player crap. He either plays round one and more or we have wasted a pick IMO.

Say Foley's form has been average for the first three rounds and he gets dropped for Gordon who has performed well for RFC 2s. Gordon comes in plays his role well and keeps his spot for the remainder of the year, in what is a strong and competitive midfield. You believe that irrespective of this he is already a wasted pick because he didnt play round 1, right? If so, we'l agree to disagree.
If not, then admit that 'round 1 or fail' is a stupid concept and it's clearly not that black and white.

[tigs2011]

Dan Currie says hi.

Don't be ridiculous. He was 25 not 23. Stupid comparison. 

[dwaino]

Dan Currie says hi.

Don't be ridiculous. He was 25 not 23. Stupid comparison. 

 

To split hairs I just looked up his birthday. Was 23 when drafted, currently 24 

[tigs2011]

Dan Currie says hi.

Don't be ridiculous. He was 25 not 23. Stupid comparison. 

 

To split hairs I just looked up his birthday. Was 23 when drafted, currently 24 

Whatever. stuff off and leave me alone.