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Your club's veterans: Still kicking or on the wane?

Nathan Schmook
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May 6, 2015


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The best vet: Chris Newman (32) As the only veteran on Richmond's list to have played more than one game this season, Newman wins the race by default here. The veteran defender has played four of a possible five matches, but had little impact against Geelong after returning from a back injury. A smart and polished rebounding defender in his prime, the 32-year-old, who considered retiring last year, has been used forward in more recent times.

On the wane: Nathan Foley (29) The midfield speedster has been restricted to two VFL games so far this season because of foot and knee injuries. There's no doubt Foley can still have an impact at AFL level if his body allows, but that is proving a challenge. He is out of contract at the end of the season.

The others: Brett Deledio remains the Tigers' most valuable veteran, but the 28-year-old has been restricted to just one game this season because of a calf injury. He could make a desperately needed return this week. Troy Chaplin (29), Chris Knights (28) and Ivan Maric (29) are not technically veterans but have each been in the system for 10 years or more after starting their careers at other clubs. Maric has been serviceable in the ruck this season, likewise Chaplin in defence. Knights, however, has suffered his third serious injury in three years at the Tigers and will miss the next eight to 10 weeks.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-05-06/your-clubs-veterans-still-kicking-or-on-the-wane

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Re: Your club's veterans: Still kicking or on the wane? ... (afl site)
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2015, 01:02:45 PM »
2/3rds are crap.
Yeh tht sounds about right.
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