I jumped off the Harley when he started missing training but I read something the other day that suggested Freo have purposely kept him in the rehab group to strengthen his calf. Bit like Hawthorn with Cyril last year doing his own program. I get the feeling Freo will be slow starters and at $550k I don't think he is a must have from round 1 but I am watching him closely.
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POD choice, I reckon. Just don't think he will average enough to be a top 10 forward and I think managed game-time is a real possibility. Still a valuable commodity at NM so they will want him fit and firing for the pointy end of the season so while he may still play 20+ games, wouldn't be surprised if his TOG dropped off a bit. Had 570 disposals last year which I think was the second highest tally in his career but he only averaged 90 and tbh, don't see him averaging much more than that this year with Wells back in the guts unless he can kick more goals.
I'm with you there, can find the pill and is a strong 2-way runner. Saw him clothesline a bloke on the weekend too haha. Is a risk, but I'm on board if he looks to be midfield in NAB3.
I like Buddy but I want a little more certainty in my teams scoring for the early part of the season. If he goes bang early, I'm happy to wear that mistake (not really, I'll be crying on the inside)
I like Buddy but I want a little more certainty in my teams scoring for the early part of the season. If he goes bang early, I'm happy to wear that mistake (not really, I'll be crying on the inside)
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For some reason I think they post this sort of stuff to set a trap for the many that actually pay attention to these sort of stats. If he's in the doesn't mean he will get the ball though. I'll check out his stats through nab and re consider him. But be careful they post this and everyone jumps on Alah harryO last year lol
Only one number has interested me so far and that 16 tackles in game 2. That's having a crack. 77% tog so you wouldn't think that could improve much and his disposal has been shocking. If he fixed up that he would pump out 120 every week but needs to get hands on it more AV roughly 16 possies a game over nab
Only one number has interested me so far and that 16 tackles in game 2. That's having a crack. 77% tog so you wouldn't think that could improve much and his disposal has been shocking. If he fixed up that he would pump out 120 every week but needs to get hands on it more AV roughly 16 possies a game over nab
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Probably not worth the risk but..
Riewoldt happy for a mix between forward and midfield
ST KILDA captain Nick Riewoldt expects to stay mainly in attack, despite trying to reinvent himself this season.
One of the best key forwards of his generation has trained mainly with the Saints' midfield group since returning after Christmas from an extended break.
The Saints legend said he has not thought about how much time he will play up forward, compared to time in the Saints' midfield rotation.
"That's really for the coaches to decide, what's best for team balance," Riewoldt said.
"A mix would be good.
"I would still think it would be the majority forward, with some time in the midfield, but that remains to be seen."
Riewoldt said he has shed 3kg - coach Alan Richardson thinks it is more like five - as the 33-year-old aims to be more versatile.
"I guess when you pass 30, you need to try and do everything possible just to keep reinventing yourself and stay relevant in the game," he said.
"With my knee issues over the years, making sure I keep the weight off has been a pretty high priority."
Despite his dodgy knees, Riewoldt is renowned for his hard running and he has spent time in the middle before.
But his training this pre-season has had a more deliberate focus on midfield work.
"It's been a great learning experience, spending most of the pre-season with the midfield group," he said.
"You see all the great teams have players who are capable of playing multiple positions and we've been no different, trying to go down that path."
Riewoldt also notes that at 193cm, he is no longer especially tall for a midfielder.
Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe, for example, is 190cm and young Carlton star Patrick Cripps stands at 193cm.
"So I will probably just be another one of the dime-a-dozen midfielders," Riewoldt said.
Another obvious imperative is to let Josh Bruce and Paddy McCartin develop as the Saints' new key forward combination.
After the death of his younger sister Maddie last year, Riewoldt was granted an extended off-season break.
He is due to play his 300th game in round two against the Western Bulldogs and the game will be a fundraiser for the Maddie's Vision charity.
Riewoldt missed the trip to Mackay last weekend because of illness, but should have his first game of the pre-season this Sunday against Melbourne.
The skipper said the Saints were in good shape, despite heavy rain forcing the cancellation of the Mackay game against Brisbane.
"The boys got in a really good session on Sunday," he said.
"They did close to 12km of running on a really waterlogged surface, which was really taxing.
"So our preparation hasn't been compromised."
Riewoldt happy for a mix between forward and midfield
ST KILDA captain Nick Riewoldt expects to stay mainly in attack, despite trying to reinvent himself this season.
One of the best key forwards of his generation has trained mainly with the Saints' midfield group since returning after Christmas from an extended break.
The Saints legend said he has not thought about how much time he will play up forward, compared to time in the Saints' midfield rotation.
"That's really for the coaches to decide, what's best for team balance," Riewoldt said.
"A mix would be good.
"I would still think it would be the majority forward, with some time in the midfield, but that remains to be seen."
Riewoldt said he has shed 3kg - coach Alan Richardson thinks it is more like five - as the 33-year-old aims to be more versatile.
"I guess when you pass 30, you need to try and do everything possible just to keep reinventing yourself and stay relevant in the game," he said.
"With my knee issues over the years, making sure I keep the weight off has been a pretty high priority."
Despite his dodgy knees, Riewoldt is renowned for his hard running and he has spent time in the middle before.
But his training this pre-season has had a more deliberate focus on midfield work.
"It's been a great learning experience, spending most of the pre-season with the midfield group," he said.
"You see all the great teams have players who are capable of playing multiple positions and we've been no different, trying to go down that path."
Riewoldt also notes that at 193cm, he is no longer especially tall for a midfielder.
Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe, for example, is 190cm and young Carlton star Patrick Cripps stands at 193cm.
"So I will probably just be another one of the dime-a-dozen midfielders," Riewoldt said.
Another obvious imperative is to let Josh Bruce and Paddy McCartin develop as the Saints' new key forward combination.
After the death of his younger sister Maddie last year, Riewoldt was granted an extended off-season break.
He is due to play his 300th game in round two against the Western Bulldogs and the game will be a fundraiser for the Maddie's Vision charity.
Riewoldt missed the trip to Mackay last weekend because of illness, but should have his first game of the pre-season this Sunday against Melbourne.
The skipper said the Saints were in good shape, despite heavy rain forcing the cancellation of the Mackay game against Brisbane.
"The boys got in a really good session on Sunday," he said.
"They did close to 12km of running on a really waterlogged surface, which was really taxing.
"So our preparation hasn't been compromised."
