Eagles signings for 2010

[dedja]

In fact I thought he had a couple of games where his lack of legspeed actually was costly and allowed his opponents to get away and kick a couple.

I think you'll find the lack of brain speed is the issue ... not the quickest thinker on the field.

[Mickyj]

If the above is true, McGregor will be a loss but certainly not the end of the world.

Like many former AFL players who come back and play in the SANFL his form early on was dominant, almost as if all fitness required at that level carried across to the SANFL. But then as time wore on (and this AFL fitness dropped) I thought his form tapered off (from very high standard mind) so that he really didn't stand out above other SANFL players.

In fact I thought he had a couple of games where his lack of legspeed actually was costly and allowed his opponents to get away and kick a couple. Lets face it, when playing as backline player you could really only play him on 'static' forwards who didn't move around a lot. Anyone who was quick on lead would leave Ken floundering. What he did have though was a good ability to read the play and very smart in setting up the play when he had it. But I honestly thought his days a backline player were coming to an end.

For these reasons, if he is to play this year I would play him up forward as I still think he could be dangerous there.

If he is playing Forwad line would be the place but he showed in 09 that he couldn't play FF for an entire game .
There had been talk of Grocke being played at CHB next year.

[holden78]

If the above is true, McGregor will be a loss but certainly not the end of the world.

Like many former AFL players who come back and play in the SANFL his form early on was dominant, almost as if all fitness required at that level carried across to the SANFL. But then as time wore on (and this AFL fitness dropped) I thought his form tapered off (from very high standard mind) so that he really didn't stand out above other SANFL players.

In fact I thought he had a couple of games where his lack of legspeed actually was costly and allowed his opponents to get away and kick a couple. Lets face it, when playing as backline player you could really only play him on 'static' forwards who didn't move around a lot. Anyone who was quick on lead would leave Ken floundering. What he did have though was a good ability to read the play and very smart in setting up the play when he had it. But I honestly thought his days a backline player were coming to an end.

For these reasons, if he is to play this year I would play him up forward as I still think he could be dangerous there.

If he is playing Forwad line would be the place but he showed in 09 that he couldn't play FF for an entire game .
There had been talk of Grocke being played at CHB next year.

Kenny should have always been up forward hes to slow down back as for grocke should have been given more of a run down back ,but hey look who was the coach

[Mickyj]

If the above is true, McGregor will be a loss but certainly not the end of the world.

Like many former AFL players who come back and play in the SANFL his form early on was dominant, almost as if all fitness required at that level carried across to the SANFL. But then as time wore on (and this AFL fitness dropped) I thought his form tapered off (from very high standard mind) so that he really didn't stand out above other SANFL players.

In fact I thought he had a couple of games where his lack of legspeed actually was costly and allowed his opponents to get away and kick a couple. Lets face it, when playing as backline player you could really only play him on 'static' forwards who didn't move around a lot. Anyone who was quick on lead would leave Ken floundering. What he did have though was a good ability to read the play and very smart in setting up the play when he had it. But I honestly thought his days a backline player were coming to an end.

For these reasons, if he is to play this year I would play him up forward as I still think he could be dangerous there.

If he is playing Forwad line would be the place but he showed in 09 that he couldn't play FF for an entire game .
There had been talk of Grocke being played at CHB next year.

Kenny should have always been up forward hes to slow down back as for grocke should have been given more of a run down back ,but hey look who was the coach

What no personal attack on myself Holden and we agree on something

[topsywaldron]

Nine pages in and we're still waiting for an actual signing.

[MightyEagles]

Nine pages in and we're still waiting for an actual signing.

Didn't you read the first page. Sure they are signings of players that played for us this year, but they are still signings. And what do you call our new League Coach?

[topsywaldron]

And what do you call our new League Coach?

Certainly not a signing unless he's going to be the first playing coach in yonks.

Anyway keep up the yap, you'll sign someone by about page seventeen I'm sure.

[ferret]

Where did the Norwood French Foreign Legion finish in 2009 with all their huge new signings. People in glasshouses..........................

[CK]

Heard today that Ken McGregor has just told the Eagles he's leaving due to work reasons.
I know someone else mentioned he might go in another post.

I hope my source is Very Wrong as that would make our backlines look very sad.

If true, not a good start to 2010.

Spot on the money BOP. Done deal and will be playing at Henley in the SAAFL while spending some time overseas early in the season. Work commitments a little too much to keep playing SANFL.

Correct. To be confirmed tomorrow in the press.

[Dutchy]

Seems to be a trend with ex AFL players, all good intentions to play a few years in the SANFL but when it comes to the crunch it is still a huge commitment.

[wycbloods]

Seems to be a trend with ex AFL players, all good intentions to play a few years in the SANFL but when it comes to the crunch it is still a huge commitment.

Still a big commitment without the same money.

[topsywaldron]

Still a big commitment without the same money.

Didn't Callinan turn down an AFL rookie spot because he was earning more at Centrals?

[Dogwatcher]

Heard today that Ken McGregor has just told the Eagles he's leaving due to work reasons.
I know someone else mentioned he might go in another post.

I hope my source is Very Wrong as that would make our backlines look very sad.

If true, not a good start to 2010.

Spot on the money BOP. Done deal and will be playing at Henley in the SAAFL while spending some time overseas early in the season. Work commitments a little too much to keep playing SANFL.

Correct. To be confirmed tomorrow in the press.

Have heard that the Eagles were very lucky to have McGregor last season.
So, no surprise he's finished up now.

[centrecirclelegend]

Still a big commitment without the same money.

Didn't Callinan turn down an AFL rookie spot because he was earning more at Centrals?

jeez...how can that be?

I know for a fact that the Eagles offered him more than Centrals?........

clever accountants out there!

[Dutchy]

Still a big commitment without the same money.

Didn't Callinan turn down an AFL rookie spot because he was earning more at Centrals?

No - he trained at the Roos and didnt get picked up...

[topsywaldron]

No - he trained at the Roos and didnt get picked up...

My mistake.

[Big Phil]

Still a big commitment without the same money.

Didn't Callinan turn down an AFL rookie spot because he was earning more at Centrals?

No - he trained at the Roos and didnt get picked up...

He also trained with Richmond at one stage as well and wasn't picked up there either...

[Aerie]

Massive blow to the club to lose Ken. Despite regular criticism from the crowd (due to him being high profile) he was still very good value and one of the better kpp players in the SANFL. A player that won't be able to be replaced.

Outs now include Passador, Westbrook, Hier and McGregor.

[eaglehaslanded]

Kenny will be greatly missed by most at WWTFC. He added great value to our club last season. He will be a very hard player to replace. When are we going to hear some recruiting stories from the club.

[matt1]

Kenny will be greatly missed by most at WWTFC. He added great value to our club last season. He will be a very hard player to replace. When are we going to hear some recruiting stories from the club.

I am sure that when they are confirmed you'll hear something..... Do you want the Club to provide you with rumour aswell??