Miller interested in Troy Simmonds

[mightytiges]

From article: Wirrpunda wanted man
17 September 2004   
Herald Sun
Jon Pierik

In other developments yesterday:

RICHMOND football manager Greg Miller said he was interested in talking with Fremantle's out-of-contract forward, Troy Simmonds.

http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,10788756%255E19771,00.html

[mightytiges]

Troy Simmonds
 
Height 196cm
Weight: 97kg
Recruited From: Box Hill/Melbourne
Debut: 1999
Date of Birth: 13 July 1978
 
We would be his third club. At 26 now he'd be at his peak so what we've seen of him the year or so is what we'll get. IMO if we got Simmonds he'd be more of a fill in type to take over from Stafford when he retires as well as allowing a young ruckman time to develop. If Otto stays would allow Otto to move forward where he should be played.   

[om21]

Hey we signed Marsh as a third ruckman.....so if you actually want a third ruckman who can do something this guy is as good as it gets in the draft....

Stafford, Simmonds and Otto....you cant really go wrong with strong contested marking.....throw in Richo up front and a firing Gas down back, you wonder how we would ever lose a contested mark....then you remember Ray Hall and say Oh Thats how!

[JohnF]

I reckon Simmonds is more of a forward than Ottens is. More agile, quicker, and a better mark on the lead.

Ottens is probably better when flying for a mark and a better contested mark, though he hasn't been showing these qualities lately.

[mightytiges]

Otto use to do these things and was also good for a big man below his knees but like the other few of our players who actually have talent their confidence has been shot to bits under Spud and Co's "coaching and gameplan" on top of their dopey teammates who couldn't hit the side of a barn.

[WilliamPowell]

Hasn't Simmonds played at CHB a few times for the Dockers ???

[mightytiges]

Hasn't Simmonds played at CHB a few times for the Dockers ???

From what I've seen WP he's mainly been a ruckman and forward.

[Fwoy3]

I wouldn't be too unhappy if we landed Simmonds....for the right price

[Struggletown]

I wouldn't be too unhappy if we landed Simmonds....for the right price

Me either Gibfwoy,hard worker who can ruck all day if neccessary.

[Bulluss]

If we manage to keep Ottens and use him mainly as a forward as indicated by Wallace, Simmonds would be a very handy pick up. Can also go forward and kick a goal as already indicated.

[Ox]

I get no rush of blood to any parts of my anatomy when hearing this name.

[JohnF]

ROFLFMAOOOOOoooooooooooofunnycarnt 

Is that a bad thing?

[Ox]

Not if your Christopher Reeves

[froars]

 

[mightytiges]

Fremantle big man in demand in Melbourne
By Jake Niall
realfooty.theage.com.au
September 21, 2004

Uncontracted Fremantle big man Troy Simmonds is fielding offers from Melbourne clubs, with the Kangaroos and Richmond among the suitors.

Simmonds' manager, Ron Joseph, said last night that while the player's preference was to remain with the Dockers, he was not satisfied with negotiations with Fremantle. "We haven't settled a contract with Fremantle," Joseph said. "Negotiations have gone on for a good part of the balance of the season. We're not where we want to be.

"I think that Troy's preference has always been to stay at Fremantle. He's now in a situation where he's listening to a few Melbourne clubs."

The Kangaroos and Richmond have confirmed their interest in the forward-ruckman, a Victorian who was traded to the Dockers by Melbourne at the end of 2001. The Kangaroos are in the market for a key forward, having struggled in attack since the departure of Wayne Carey, though they have some promising young talls on their list.

Richmond, too, is interested in Simmonds, 25, though the Tigers have financial constraints that will impose limits on their player payments.

http://realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/09/21/1095651259369.html