BODE ???????????????

[Blue Boy]

My view

If Bode misses tow thirds of the season and if either Vince, Douglas or Proplyzia take their opportunity at playing that small forward role than it could be stumps for Bode

Good year in 2006, but unfortunately too many injuries throughout his career

Bodes last 2 games for the club have been stand outs - dont write him off yet !!!

With the 3 you have mentioned I could only see Porplyzia filling the role - Douglas will play midfield.

[silent hour]

whats wrong with him ?

causes to many turnovers

[Blue Boy]

whats wrong with him ?

causes to many turnovers

For the opposition !!!

[Booney]

Classic passenger who performs when the side is flying.When he has to fend for himself the touches dry up.

[Felch]

Booney, doesnt that make him a typical half forward/pocket then ? If the team is flying then there are opportunites galore.
I think calling a Bode a passenger is unfair, is pretty courageous for a little bloke. I would have thought his tackling and ball-winning ability would be amongst his strong points - hardly the traits of a frontrunner.

[Blue Boy]

Classic passenger who performs when the side is flying.When he has to fend for himself the touches dry up.

FYI Boon

This is from the 2006 season stats -

Hard Ball gets finished third for the crows

Shirley 75
Goodwin 72
Bode 66
Edwards 60

Tackles finished First for the crows

Bode 114
Thompson 86
Shirley 85
Reilly 85

Tackles finished 6th in the competition

Didnt seem to be a passenger last year.

[our_longreach]

Bode is an inspirational and courageous player. The negative comments on here are from Power supporters who are annoyed because they got rid of him.
The crows are easily a five goal better side when he is playing.

[Booney]

Bode is an inspirational and courageous player. The negative comments on here are from Power supporters who are annoyed because they got rid of him.
The crows are easily a five goal better side when he is playing.

Not negative,see above,all small forwards are of the same mould and rely on the same supply.

[MW]

Bode is an inspirational and courageous player. The negative comments on here are from Power supporters who are annoyed because they got rid of him.
The crows are easily a five goal better side when he is playing.

5 is a bit of a stretch....we are better with him though

[JK]

I reckon Bode is very underrated and if I were picking the Crows best 22, would have him in there every time ... Not a consistent match winner off his own boat, but adds plenty to a team that isn't ultra strong in contested possession at this time.

[Booney]

Classic passenger who performs when the side is flying.When he has to fend for himself the touches dry up.

FYI Boon

This is from the 2006 season stats -

Hard Ball gets finished third for the crows

Shirley 75
Goodwin 72
Bode 66
Edwards 60

Tackles finished First for the crows

Bode 114
Thompson 86
Shirley 85
Reilly 85

Tackles finished 6th in the competition

Didnt seem to be a passenger last year.

How did the Crows perform last year? Flying.

How did he perform when the Crows were battling circa 03-04? Very well,at Glenelg.

[our_longreach]

He played at Glenelg 03-04 because Ayers did not like him, stop being jealous Booney

[Booney]

He played at Glenelg 03-04 because Ayers did not like him, stop being jealous Booney

pfft,yeah,jealous he wasn't part of our 04 Premiership.

[our_longreach]

Because he didnt play for you in 04...WTF are you on about?

[Booney]

Mate,keep up.About 5 comments ago you said "negative comments about him because Port got rid of him",well,I thought you were referring to the fact he now plays for Adelaide,not Port.That is why I was jealous.I was stating I am not jealous you have him at all.It may have been sacking blokes like him that helped us build a squad that could win a flag.

Get it?

[our_longreach]

no I don't get it

[Hondo]

From memory Bode came via the trade of Shaun Rehn to Hawthorn. Hawthorn gave a draft pick (I think) to Port, Port gave Bode to the Crows

Just some trivia, no real point being made

[Blue Boy]

Classic passenger who performs when the side is flying.When he has to fend for himself the touches dry up.

FYI Boon

This is from the 2006 season stats -

Hard Ball gets finished third for the crows

Shirley 75
Goodwin 72
Bode 66
Edwards 60

Tackles finished First for the crows

Bode 114
Thompson 86
Shirley 85
Reilly 85

Tackles finished 6th in the competition

Didnt seem to be a passenger last year.

How did the Crows perform last year? Flying.

How did he perform when the Crows were battling circa 03-04? Very well,at Glenelg.

You may of missed my point Boon !!!

Hard Ball gets and tackles do not reflect a type of a player that is a passenger at all. He is a hard working small forward and the above stats from last year show that - especially his tackle count to be in the top 6 of the competition is reflective of his very good work ethic in a team that was flying.

As for his stints @ Glenelg in 03/04 - every coach has there favourites Ayres played Skipworth in front of Bode !!!

[Gravel]

From memory Bode came via the trade of Shaun Rehn to Hawthorn. Hawthorn gave a draft pick (I think) to Port, Port gave Bode to the Crows

Just some trivia, no real point being made

Correct - pick 12. Crows received it for Rehn and traded it to Port for Bode - Port used it to draft Shaun Burgoyne

[Hondo]

From memory Bode came via the trade of Shaun Rehn to Hawthorn. Hawthorn gave a draft pick (I think) to Port, Port gave Bode to the Crows

Just some trivia, no real point being made

Correct - pick 12. Crows received it for Rehn and traded it to Port for Bode - Port used it to draft Shaun Burgoyne

Mmmm .... Burgoyne for Bode. Gotta hand it to Port, they really had the trading down pat around that time