Eagles signings for 2010

[CK]

New Eagles recruit Scott Welsh was at training last night.
Brad Dabrowski has now committed to the 2010 season with the Eagles.
Good to see Kym Hodgeman and Rhett Biglands at training.
Sam Fairclough is currently considering his future at the Eagles, was not seen at training last night.

Hasn't Fairclough signed with Henley in Div. 1 SAAFL?

[Swamp Donkey]

Rayner not a fuller favourite because the kid cant play! Majorly overrated!

He can play a lot more than some of the others that continued to get chance after chance ahead of him! If you're going to talk over-rated then perhaps look at Sam Fairclough- Ron's golden child!

Well said ,Fairy is a joke ( unless he improves 10 fold) He shouldent get a look in now Fullazaboot is gone .Rayner is a heaps better player than fairy.Fairy should do him self a favor and go down to Henley and take Hicks with him ,the only thing is most people at henley dont want them or rate them either

Your a peanut mate if the rest of the Eagles playing group was as determined as Fairy then at least you would have been competitive is 'every' game last season, not just when the time felt right

[Big Phil]

Not sure if mentioned before, but former Adelaide 36er Peter Hoban is training with the Eagles. Good mobility, good size (obviously) and pretty good skills.

Hope he goes well, he's a good fella.

yep mentioned him in my list of new guys from day 1 training .
my god is he tall
Fair few of the"new boys" are very tall.

Here is a story on Peter from the Messenger online...

http://city-north-messenger.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/hobans-shock-code-switch/

Hoban’s shock code switch


Peter Hoban at Eagles training last week. Picture: Stephen Laffer



Hoban shortly after becoming an Adelaide 36er. Picture: Naomi Jellicoe


LEADING State League basketballer Peter Hoban is considering a shock switch to SANFL football and is training with Woodville-West Torrens.

The former Adelaide 36er and Forestville centre/forward has never played a game of football in his life and had his first serious kick with new Eagles coach Michael Godden three weeks ago.

That led to an invitation to start pre-season training with the club last week and Hoban said he was ``loving it’’.

``I’ve got no idea about football really,’’ he said.

``I used to have a kick at school and I watch it the whole family are Port Adelaide supporters.

``But I’m really enjoying it after the first week. They’re all top blokes and have been really encouraging.’’

At 204cm and 105kg, Hoban looms a tantalising ruck prospect at Oval Ave.

The 23-year-old is one of SA’s best young basketballers but was cut after one season with the 36ers in 2007/08 when he managed court time in six games.

He considered playing in Lithuania this season and only thought about football after a conversation with close friend Tim Reeves who is a trainer with the 36ers and Woodville-West Torrens.

``Tim said if I didn’t want to play basketball anymore I should play football.

``Then I got a call from Michael (Godden) to say `how about coming out for a kick’.’’

The pair had a 20-minute kick-to-kick session at Woodville and Godden put Hoban through some ruck drills.

``I was a bit nervous,’’ he said.

``But a lot of ruck work is similar to basketball and boxing out.

``You’ve got to push them out of your room.’’

Godden described Hoban’s skills as ``extremely advanced’’ considering he’d never played before.

``And he’s a good football shape, he’s got some weight through his hips which isn’t traditional with basketballers and he’s tall and strong,’’ Godden said.

``He’s got natural ability to take the ball cleanly.

``He’s a genuine ruckman and there’s no reason he can’t play League footy.

``He’ll be a very good experiment because I think he’s got a lot to offer.’’

But Hoban - who spent 2006 with Cairns in the NBL - faces a tough decision after Christmas.

That’s when he’ll decide whether to take up football or remain with Forestville and play State League basketball as both are played on Saturdays in winter.

``I’m really enjoying football and I may need a change,’’ he said.

``But I’m a big part of our basketball team so I’ve told them I need a month to see how it goes.’’

[blood_n_tars]

Was anyone else impressed with young Reserves player Nathan Batley towards the end of the season?
Very clean hands off the ground, or in the air, strongly built wingman, halfback flanker at approx 183cm who finds the ball often and kicks well. Expect him to get his League chance by mid season. (And I'm not his father!!!!!!!).

Ron Fuller rates Nathan and Brodie Smith as good as any AFL player recruited from the Eagles while he was there .......

he said both will play AFL football.......

big wraps on both.....

I expect that Smith will end up at the GC.

[holden78]

So you have seen all his league games like I have ? If not , then you really wouldnt know would you Knob Jockey .... I mean Swamp Donkey . Fairy is the ultimate try hard type who is nothing if not inconsistant . Even Fuller dropped him twice last season ; and Fairy is his Love Child !

Rayner not a fuller favourite because the kid cant play! Majorly overrated!

He can play a lot more than some of the others that continued to get chance after chance ahead of him! If you're going to talk over-rated then perhaps look at Sam Fairclough- Ron's golden child!

Well said ,Fairy is a joke ( unless he improves 10 fold) He shouldent get a look in now Fullazaboot is gone .Rayner is a heaps better player than fairy.Fairy should do him self a favor and go down to Henley and take Hicks with him ,the only thing is most people at henley dont want them or rate them either

Your a peanut mate if the rest of the Eagles playing group was as determined as Fairy then at least you would have been competitive is 'every' game last season, not just when the time felt right

[Aerie]

I like Fairclough and think he has a lot to offer. I'd be disappointed to see him go back to Henley. I'd hope Colville and Hally would encourage him to try and make the grade at league level.

Great to see Dabrowski commit to the Eagles for 2010.

[holden78]

Disapointing that Zac Edwards got the DCM from the Eagles

[Bunton]

I note with interest the quote in the messenger from the Morphy park coach that if Seb Guilhaus is not selected in the seniors he will be straight back to Morphy Park. With Dabrowski and Parry in ruck, suggest the eagles may quickly regret the 13k transfer paid to Glenelg for the big fella.

[Mickyj]

I note with interest the quote in the messenger from the Morphy park coach that if Seb Guilhaus is not selected in the seniors he will be straight back to Morphy Park. With Dabrowski and Parry in ruck, suggest the eagles may quickly regret the 13k transfer paid to Glenelg for the big fella.

I think you way off the mark there with that one.I can not say what I was told last night but you are way off the mark with the number 1 and 2 ruck combo Bunton.
Perhaps just thanks to the staid old boss man Ron fuller for our number1 ruckman for the next three years .Sure he'll miss one game but we have him for 3 years

[Mickyj]

Disapointing that Zac Edwards got the DCM from the Eagles

Well he followed Jefferies from Portland Vic to oval ave. Perhaps he will follow him to noarlunga !!

[Mickyj]

I was very impressed last night watching Rhett Biglands teach 6 young ruckman how to ruck.

[Bunton]

I'm just reporting what was in print in the messenger.

I'm sure you'll get a some good games out of Parry. I just hope those dicky shoulders, massive ego and party habits justify the massive transfer fee.

A Club like South that does not have as strong a culture as your Club was never going to move forward with this type of personaility in its ranks.

Is his 10 day bender in Vegas still going ahead?

[Mickyj]

I'm just reporting what was in print in the messenger.

I'm sure you'll get a some good games out of Parry. I just hope those dicky shoulders, massive ego and party habits justify the massive transfer fee.

A Club like South that does not have as strong a culture as your Club was never going to move forward with this type of personaility in its ranks.

Is his 10 day bender in Vegas still going ahead?

I would think that"GODS" has spoken to him .Something that your club may find out that Ron Fuller wont do,as he is the "BOSS" .I think perhaps you have found that out .
The wedding in vegas is still on.
Don't forget when he's not available we will have Redden(if not in the afl) Robson Gaulhaus Dobber to step in to his shoes.Along with some other youngsters oh and dont forget the basketballer

Just report back this is not Fullers Eagles but "GODS" Eagles .A lot from what I have been told has changed already .

Just watch this space for further developments at Fortress Woodville.

[Swamp Donkey]

Disapointing that Zac Edwards got the DCM from the Eagles

Why.. definately the right decision.

[Mickyj]

Disapointing that Zac Edwards got the DCM from the Eagles

Why.. definately the right decision.

I dispute that he got the DCM more likely he followed Jefferies

[Bunton]

as per Ron's response in safc.com.au, he spoke at length with Parry, but Parry forgot to mention the minor detail of the in-season O/S trip!

Unfortunately in this meeting that lasted over an hour, he didn't mention that he was intending to travel to Las Vegas to attend a friend's wedding and buck show that would take him away for about 10 days of the season.

Anyway, I can understand Parry's frustration - afterall he did get permission to miss some of the 2010 season from a coach that had not, and was never, even been appointed for 2010! Might be somthing in what they say about big blokes and brains.

[Bunton]

I'm just reporting what was in print in the messenger.

I'm sure you'll get a some good games out of Parry. I just hope those dicky shoulders, massive ego and party habits justify the massive transfer fee.

A Club like South that does not have as strong a culture as your Club was never going to move forward with this type of personaility in its ranks.

Is his 10 day bender in Vegas still going ahead?

I would think that"GODS" has spoken to him .Something that your club may find out that Ron Fuller wont do,as he is the "BOSS" .I think perhaps you have found that out .
The wedding in vegas is still on.
Don't forget when he's not available we will have Redden(if not in the afl) Robson Gaulhaus Dobber to step in to his shoes.Along with some other youngsters oh and dont forget the basketballer

Just report back this is not Fullers Eagles but "GODS" Eagles .A lot from what I have been told has changed already .

Just watch this space for further developments at Fortress Woodville.

Like the impending singing of James Boyd

[Reds08]

I'm just reporting what was in print in the messenger.

I'm sure you'll get a some good games out of Parry. I just hope those dicky shoulders, massive ego and party habits justify the massive transfer fee.

A Club like South that does not have as strong a culture as your Club was never going to move forward with this type of personaility in its ranks.

Is his 10 day bender in Vegas still going ahead?

I would think that"GODS" has spoken to him .Something that your club may find out that Ron Fuller wont do,as he is the "BOSS" .I think perhaps you have found that out .
The wedding in vegas is still on.
Don't forget when he's not available we will have Redden(if not in the afl) Robson Gaulhaus Dobber to step in to his shoes.Along with some other youngsters oh and dont forget the basketballer

Just report back this is not Fullers Eagles but "GODS" Eagles .A lot from what I have been told has changed already .

Just watch this space for further developments at Fortress Woodville.

Micky, You obviously expect Godden to be an instant success! Things don't happen overnight mate. Mick Godden is unproven at the level. A few bigname recruits and an 'AFL' style gameplan won't turn the Eagles into Premiership contenders straight away. Hope he proves me wrong, but i have seen first hand how hard it is.

I am very worried about our recruits to be honest. Parry is a loose cannon! Fantastic player on his day, but not what the place needs when building a new culture. Welsh will have one good year left in him at best. We only got one year out of Kenny, and the record for returning AFL players who have had relatively long careers has not been that good. Day, Guilhaus, Robson etc, are handy depth players but nothing else at this stage. Who is going to play the key defensive spots?

As For Edwards, he was not up to it. Even at Reserves level he was exposed! If Holden and the like think he will be a bigger loss than fairclough then they are kidding themselves. Good decision letting him go.

[redandblack]

You'll be in trouble with the other Eagles fans on here, Reds, if you make sensible posts like that.

To make matters worse, you haven't bagged your Premiership coach and blamed him for all the (supposed) troubles.

Lift your game, mate

[Mickyj]

I'm just reporting what was in print in the messenger.

I'm sure you'll get a some good games out of Parry. I just hope those dicky shoulders, massive ego and party habits justify the massive transfer fee.

A Club like South that does not have as strong a culture as your Club was never going to move forward with this type of personaility in its ranks.

Is his 10 day bender in Vegas still going ahead?

I would think that"GODS" has spoken to him .Something that your club may find out that Ron Fuller wont do,as he is the "BOSS" .I think perhaps you have found that out .
The wedding in vegas is still on.
Don't forget when he's not available we will have Redden(if not in the afl) Robson Gaulhaus Dobber to step in to his shoes.Along with some other youngsters oh and dont forget the basketballer

Just report back this is not Fullers Eagles but "GODS" Eagles .A lot from what I have been told has changed already .

Just watch this space for further developments at Fortress Woodville.

Like the impending singing of James Boyd

Holden 78 for that one