Sorry Billy

[The Pinch Hitters]

I owe our man Billy Longer a massive apology.

For some time now, I've told anyone who'd listen that Big Billy was a backup ruckman at best.

How wrong was I?

He has been a big part of what the team has produced in recent weeks.

After spending all of 2016 in the ressies, he has well and truly deserved what has come his way recently.

Keep proving me wrong Billy, I've loved every minute of it!!

[BigMart]

Ah... there is value in the Ruck contest?!

[borderbarry]

Looks like it might be Tom who is traded at years end.

[saynta]

Rubbish BB. They both have their place in our future,

[BigMart]

It's interesting

One a better ruckman

One a better player

[BackFromUSA]

Tom can build his strength at a contest or plan around his lack of strength.

Can Billy become a better around the ground player?

[SemperFidelis]

Clunked one beautiful contested mark; proves he can do it. One this week, 5 next . Looks like he'll have a clear run for a couple at least given Hickey's injury at Sandy

[Winmar]

He was very handy in 2015 when he took over from Hickey mid season. It's good to have them both in the squad.

[loris]

Clunked one beautiful contested mark; proves he can do it. One this week, 5 next . Looks like he'll have a clear run for a couple at least given Hickey's injury at Sandy

He also clunked a very good one last week too.

[BigMart]

Tom Hickey has had 8 pre Seasons and 7 seasons to 'build strength'

He's just a rake

[BigMart]

To beat Mumford
48ho to 32ho
Is a good performance

Considering he has monstered us since playing for GWS vs Hickey and Longer

2014 vs Hickey
46ho to 20ho
2015 vs Longer
36ho to 20ho
2016 vs Hickey
31ho to 25ho

Total
113ho to 65ho

[saintspremiers]

On ya Billy. I was wrong.

[saynta]

On ya Billy. I was wrong.

Me too

[samoht]

Billy had 4 handballs - and 2 of those handballs came from free kicks - he really needs to improve this part of his game.
He's durable at least - compared to Hickey.

[saintbrat]

amongst the aduio from the coaches this week- Richo, Gilbeee and McGlynn they explained and mentioned the Ruck situations

pretty sure Richo chatted about it today


or
https://soundcloud.com/abc_grandstand/s ... chardson-1

BTW Tom went down with an ankle injury today= and again from some of the audio somewhere I feel there was mention of an injury.

[saintbrat]

amongst the aduio from the coaches this week- Richo, Gilbeee and McGlynn they explained and mentioned the Ruck situations

pretty sure Richo chatted about it today


or
https://soundcloud.com/abc_grandstand/s ... chardson-1

BTW Tom went down with an ankle injury today= and again from some of the audio somewhere I feel there was mention of an injury.