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Re: Dean Polo / 2 debuts on the cards
« Reply #30 on: May 04, 2006, 11:47:04 PM »
Im stoked.

My 2 favorite players are out in Gas and Johnson and have been replaced,more or less, by Hughes,Polo and JON.

Way to go Terry

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Tiger picks right day to make his debut (Herald-Sun)
« Reply #31 on: May 05, 2006, 02:23:52 AM »
Tiger picks right day to make his debut
05 May 2006   
Herald Sun
Jon Anderson

WHEN Kevin Sheedy dreams, he often gets results, whether it be an annual 90,000-plus to the Anzac Day clash or an extended interchange bench.
 
His most recent vision is to see the Dreamtime at the 'G clash between Essendon and Richmond draw a crowd akin to Anzac Day.

Yesterday Sheedy, Richmond coach Terry Wallace and two indigenous stars of the 1980s and 1990s, Michael Long and Phil Egan, gathered to promote the Dreamtime game.

The Sheedy-inspired concept is in only its second year and, while 90,000 is unrealistic tomorrow night, he knows it's just around the corner.

"A lot of thought and a lot of time has gone into it and we will make sure it works. The history is right with the Tigers at Punt Rd and Essendon having started in the Jolimont paddock," Sheedy said.

"And the two clubs' colours capture the yellow, red and black of the Aboriginal flag. Plus Maurice Rioli at Richmond and Michael Long with Essendon were players who showed what could be done, players who opened the door for more indigenous footballers.

"It provides a wonderful opportunity to show where this country has come from. George Bracken, a marvellous boxer from the early 1960s, was one of my idols, Lionel Rose, Cathy Freeman . . . and, sorry, Michael (Long) of course.

"There's no doubt we missed a lot of potential players in the VFL in the early days. Port Power showed us in the last quarter of a Grand Final what indigenous players can do.

"As far as I'm concerned they can come and dance at the MCG any time."

Wallace endorsed Sheedy's comments. He also announced the debut of No. 8 draft pick from last year, Jarrad Oakley-Nicholls, as well as Dean Polo, from Gippsland Power.

Wallace couldn't think of a more appropriate debut game for Oakley-Nicholls, an 18-year-old 189cm excitement machine.

"He's exciting and like most of our indigenous boys he plays with freedom. They have no fear and play the game naturally," Wallace said.

For Oakley-Nicholls it's a dream come true, something he thought of constantly when growing up in Perth.

"I was hoping to get a crack this year and maybe get a few senior games under my belt. I play wing, half-back, midfield, but really I'm just glad to be on an oval where I can express myself," Oakley-Nicholls said.

"I've always been a footy boy. We would play all year in Perth. I don't get cricket, it's just too boring and slow. We have to be able to move.

"When I first came to Richmond, it helped me a lot knowing there were two indigenous players in Andrew (Krakouer) and Richard (Tambling) here. We always lock on to each other and I hung around them all the time. Then I slowly started getting used to the other boys."

Oakley-Nicholls, who is doing a personal training course, lives in Preston with his mum, who came over to provide support.

Pre-match entertainment may feature a Corroboree in the centre with the lights turned off. Paul Kelly, Christine Anu, Peter Garrett, Renee Geyer and Kutcha Edwards will sing.

Fans can join the launch of The Long Walk 2006. Walkers will meet at Birrarung Marr from 3pm and walk across William Barak Bridge to the MCG.

For more information go to thelongwalk.com.au.

http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,19028474%255E20322,00.html

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Re: Dean Polo / 2 debuts on the cards
« Reply #32 on: May 05, 2006, 07:41:10 AM »
I have to ask this.  Is the only reason JON is in this week is because it is the Dreamtime game?  I didn't think his form had been that good.  Wasn't he coming off an injury?

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Re: Dean Polo / 2 debuts on the cards
« Reply #33 on: May 05, 2006, 08:08:17 AM »
I have to ask this.  Is the only reason JON is in this week is because it is the Dreamtime game?  I didn't think his form had been that good.  Wasn't he coming off an injury?

thats the big question.

however, tery and miller did say they belived JON was the best player in the draft and were wrapped he was available when their pick was up.
if he is as good as they say, he deserves a run just to prove himself. he is meant to be as fast as lids , if not faster, im sure he is betetr than half the blokes on our list, and being a first rnd draft pick i cant see the problem, as long as he is fit.

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Re: Dean Polo / 2 debuts on the cards
« Reply #34 on: May 05, 2006, 12:58:29 PM »
Just remidner that Dean Polo is making his debut tomorrow as well  :clapping  :clapping :thumbsup :clapping

The media don't seem to interested in that fact  >:(

We at OER are of course  :thumbsup
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Re: Dean Polo / 2 debuts on the cards
« Reply #35 on: May 05, 2006, 03:05:51 PM »
Good luck to Dean and JON.  Hope they both play well and do themselves proud.
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Re: Dean Polo / 2 debuts on the cards
« Reply #36 on: May 05, 2006, 05:00:25 PM »
I have to ask this.  Is the only reason JON is in this week is because it is the Dreamtime game?  I didn't think his form had been that good.  Wasn't he coming off an injury?

Yep Julz, JON is coming off a slight hammy. I'd reckon he wouldn't have played if Sugar was fit but a spot opened up and there was no other midfielder at Coburg who we could say was crying out to be promoted to the seniors ahead of him other than Polo. Jacko is probably a bit stiff though.
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Re: Dean Polo / 2 debuts on the cards
« Reply #37 on: May 06, 2006, 09:12:40 PM »
Awesome debut. 15 possies so far and most have their hit targets and a goal (with a bit of luck)  :clapping.
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Re: Dean Polo / 2 debuts on the cards
« Reply #38 on: May 06, 2006, 09:26:00 PM »
Very impressive.

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Re: Dean Polo / 2 debuts on the cards
« Reply #39 on: May 06, 2006, 10:58:54 PM »
28 possies, 11 cont. 6 marks, 3 goal, B.O.G. Unbelievable debut. Played with the poise of a veteran  :bow.

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Re: Dean Polo / 2 debuts on the cards
« Reply #40 on: May 06, 2006, 11:08:21 PM »
I think its fair to say that Polo slayed em, and Oakley-Nicholls made some fantastic runs and put us infront...dont underestimate the point people...essendon had plenty of chances to score at the end but continually muffed it...JON ran and put us infront. Great effort. But can someone please teach our boyz that the ball must go through the 2 big posts.

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Re: Dean Polo / 2 debuts on the cards
« Reply #41 on: May 06, 2006, 11:31:11 PM »
I think we might have another Rising Star nomination this week  :thumbsup

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Re: Dean Polo / 2 debuts on the cards
« Reply #42 on: May 06, 2006, 11:36:19 PM »
Polo is a monty for the rising star this week.

Would be good to see JON get a few more games, as he looked exciting.

We still have a few to come back into the team also.

Polo showed great poise when he kicked his last two goals. Very tough condidtions and he slotted them very calmly.

He loves to do the hard work looks a very good prospect.

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Re: Dean Polo / 2 debuts on the cards
« Reply #43 on: May 06, 2006, 11:44:58 PM »
2 young kpp players in defence would be handy in the 2006 National Draft.

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Re: Dean Polo / 2 debuts on the cards
« Reply #44 on: May 06, 2006, 11:53:48 PM »

Would be good to see JON get a few more games, as he looked exciting.


Agree. Walls was creaming his pants over the pace of our midfield. Still lack polished skills I think and the early pattern is that we are every chance against the average teams but will struggle against those with a bit more class. Tuck is good but you just know when Cogs gets the ball and kicks long that it is every chance to be turned over and that is not acceptable.