INS and OUTS for 2010

[85 WAS A GOOD YEAR]

Sticks ?

I think he's got enough on his plate at the minute

[dedja]

Ben Moore?

[sjt]

No big signings at the bays coming up. Trouble.

Correct, they are more likeley to be in the 175-182cm height bracket.

Another player "has done a Rudolph" - had a year off and then can't wait to come back.
I'm sure the name will hit the news in the next few days. Until then... let's just keep 'em guessing

Is it Dasher or Prancer?

[am Bays]

Well it defiantely isn't Cupid if its Matty Graham...

[Chopper Marvo]

Be it Bodey?

[am Bays]

Be it Bodey?

Would be surprised, is busy being a Dad and running a successful personal training business, IIRC.

[Big Phil]

Alex Carey focusing in on his cricket career after being overlooked in the AFL draft, but might still play some footy for the Bays...

Carey chooses cricket



MULTI-TALENTED: Alex Carey has excelled at cricket and football

FAILING to hear his name called out on draft day was disappointing for Glenelg midfielder Alex Carey but not as devastating as for most AFL hopefuls.

Pursuing a first-class cricket career isn’t a bad fall-back option.

This is what Carey now plans to do after his dreams of an AFL career were left unfulfilled late last year.

The Redbacks rookie will focus on developing as a wicket-keeper batsman and said he was at peace with the decision.

``I’m just going to concentrate on cricket now,’’ Carey said.

``I’m happy with that, I love playing cricket.’’

The 18-year-old, whose Tiger team-mates Christian Howard, Cameron Hitchcock, Pat Contin and Hayden Jolly were all picked up, said he wasn’t overly disappointed at being ignored on draft day.

``I wasn’t expecting too much, I didn’t hear too much from clubs before the day.

``I’ll definitely miss it, and might pull the boots on once footy season comes around, but I’m happy playing cricket, that’s my career now.’’

Glenelg coach Mark Mickan spoke with Carey last week and told him not to rule out playing at the Bay this season.

``He shouldn’t write football off,’’ Mickan said.

``If he can meet some fitness requirements once cricket season is over we’ll certainly try and accommodate him.’’

Carey, who made his Grade Cricket debut as a 15-year-old, will suit up for Glenelg when the season resumes this weekend.

After starting the season in the B grade because he ``wasn’t training much because of footy’’, Carey returned to the A grade and made 77 against Northern Districts on December 12.

``I had a hit before Christmas and made a score so that helps.

``I’m waiting to find out if I get the gloves for the rest of the season. James Plant has been doing it but I’d love the opportunity.’’

Once he has re-established himself with the Seahorses, Carey will aim to push for a state berth.

``Hopefully I can back out with the SACA soon.

``I played a couple of second XI games last season so it would be great to do that again.’’

[bayman]

Be it Bodey?

Would be surprised, is busy being a Dad and running a successful personal training business, IIRC.

i suppose you never know though (he says hoping)

[Dirko]

According to Snouts.

BODE is back !!

[bayman]

According to Snouts.

BODE is back !!

i should've looked there first, he replaces fisher & is more dangerous around the goals

welcome back the wizzer

[Dutchy]

According to Snouts.

BODE is back !!

Great to hear, welcome back Bodey

[wycbloods]

According to Snouts.

BODE is back !!

How old is he?

I think he will struggle to make a large impact after a year off.

The bays may be able to get 10-12 quality minutes per quarter at best i would think.

[bayman]

According to Snouts.

BODE is back !!

How old is he?

I think he will struggle to make a large impact after a year off.

The bays may be able to get 10-12 quality minutes per quarter at best i would think.

that'd be enough to kick 2 goals & 1 goal saving tackle per quarter...everyone would take that he is 30 years old

[wycbloods]

According to Snouts.

BODE is back !!

How old is he?

I think he will struggle to make a large impact after a year off.

The bays may be able to get 10-12 quality minutes per quarter at best i would think.

that'd be enough to kick 2 goals & 1 goal saving tackle per quarter...everyone would take that he is 30 years old

I highly doubt bode will be kicking 8 goals a game bayman.

I do think he will struggle to come back after a year off regardless of how fit he has stayed whilst not playing. 10-12 minutes may be enough from a quality player though.

[bloods08]

A very good pick up and he would be extremely fit.

[bayman]

According to Snouts.

BODE is back !!

How old is he?

I think he will struggle to make a large impact after a year off.

The bays may be able to get 10-12 quality minutes per quarter at best i would think.

that'd be enough to kick 2 goals & 1 goal saving tackle per quarter...everyone would take that he is 30 years old

I highly doubt bode will be kicking 8 goals a game bayman.

I do think he will struggle to come back after a year off regardless of how fit he has stayed whilst not playing. 10-12 minutes may be enough from a quality player though.

i'd doubt he'd kick 8 as well, just merely making a point that class players are capable of it & i wouldn't think he's ever kick 8 in a league match

[Ronnie]

These comebacks at age 30 don't often work out but Bode might be different. He would be fit and he certainly appeared to play with a lot of passion for the Bays' unlike some who go through the motions after an AFL career.
I must say i am a little surprised though, but if he can summon the motivation to get back into it good luck to him.

[Dutchy]

There is only one reason Bodey is coming back, he loves the club (unlike most SANFL footballers) and wants to win a flag, sole reason, if there isnt enough steel amongst the group already Bodey will only add to it, his leadership around the place will be fantastic also, never underestimate this

[topsywaldron]

And Stuart Bown despite not being blonde and playing CHB will still get more Margarey votes than Bode.

[hereselmo1]

Apparently Miekljohn is back at the magpies.