Author Topic: Polly's Back!  (Read 3688 times)

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Re: Polly's Back!
« Reply #30 on: August 23, 2009, 10:20:09 PM »
I actually felt sorry for him at times, he'd lead and get ignored  ;D

I was just really pleased with how he picked up the temp of the game and his defensive pressure.

I actually thought he looked quikcer across the ground than he did pre-accident

he is still only 24-25 - I'd certainly consider giving him another contract at base rates
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Re: Polly's Back!
« Reply #31 on: August 23, 2009, 10:30:56 PM »
Yep in the third quarter he was on the members wing on his own for a full two minutes with no onw within cooey yet the player with the ball went to a congested middle or Southern Stand side totally ignoring him.

Despite this I feel the new coach may want to keep him for an extra season merely due t his size and ability to play as a tall at either end of the ground. Players of that nature just do not grow on trees unfortunantely at our club as we have a plethera of skinny flankers instead.

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Re: Polly's Back!
« Reply #32 on: August 23, 2009, 11:03:37 PM »
If anyone other than Polly had a game and got 6 possessions would we be saying what a great game he had, how his attack on the ball wash great and he should stay on next year?

Don't get me wrong, I am extremely pleased for Polly that he was able to fight back from injury to make his AFL return but comparing his performance to the rest of the team he was our worst player.

When it comes to deciding on a players future you can not be sentimental nor emotive in any way. You need to base your decisions on facts and performance and unless he has a great week on the field next week we can not allow media 'romance' or supporter 'fairy-tales' to cloud our judgment.

We always say it on here - club is bigger than the individual.

Sorry to seem harsh  :(

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Sorry Stripes, I have to absolutly disagree,

Firstly regardless of where he has come from he's prone to be scrutinized and analyzed since he put his hand up for selection so as harsh as it may seem all criticism is fair game.

Secondly he certainly wasn't our worst player, I don't think McMahon or Simmonds would be happy with there games.

Thirdly, he was serviceable with a few cameos something that you can associate with first gamers, under 20's, returners from injury etc. which is the category he is in.

The attack on the ball and Luke Hodge putting his head first, winning a battle of strength at the bttom of teh pack and to dispose out to a Richmond player is the only thing I needed to see to be happy to see him signed on next year. He's improving and on the way up, without looking at the list Bowden, Johnson, Simmonds, Brown, JON, McMahon and Raines all look to be delisted or traded.

Polak is ahead of Hughes and Putt.

Well done Graham hope to see you again next year.
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Re: Polly's Back!
« Reply #33 on: August 23, 2009, 11:31:08 PM »
His endeavour was great! Some of his team mates should have a close look at the way he busted his chops.
I didn't think he would get back and still hold major reservations, BUT! plenty to go before and would be happy to chuck him down for a year and give him a chance.

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Re: Polly's Back!
« Reply #34 on: August 24, 2009, 01:47:44 AM »
No matter how poorly or how good Polly went, i just think it is good to have a positive story come out of what has been a pretty awful season!

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Re: Polly's Back!
« Reply #35 on: August 24, 2009, 09:09:00 AM »
No matter how poorly or how good Polly went, i just think it is good to have a positive story come out of what has been a pretty awful season!

Ditto.

And with so much more deadwood on our list to get rid of there is no harm giving a youngish KPP an extra year to see if he enough improvement to make the top grade.

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Re: Polly's Back!
« Reply #36 on: August 24, 2009, 09:38:22 AM »
No matter how poorly or how good Polly went, i just think it is good to have a positive story come out of what has been a pretty awful season!

Ditto.

And with so much more deadwood on our list to get rid of there is no harm giving a youngish KPP an extra year to see if he enough improvement to make the top grade.

Which is what might just save him in the end.

You are both correct though, it is good to hear a positive story come out of the club given our year of horrors. I hope I am wrong with my evaluation and he does come back better than ever but his future is in the hands of the club and new coach now.

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