Matthew Ferguson

MadSaintFan · Fri 30 May 2008 8:46pm

Where does everyone think Ferguson will play?

Im thinking as a forward, but I hear he has been used down back for
casey as well.
Has good hands and from memory is a decent kick.

I remember he played 1 game last yr against WC and he showed some real toughness in that game but was dropped for the next week.
Look forward to seeing him resurrect his career, hopefully with a defined role in the team.

saintbrat · Post: # 577937Post **saintbrat** » Fri 30 May 2008 8:49pm

Good Luck Ferg

saintsrus · Post: # 577939Post **saintsrus** » Fri 30 May 2008 9:00pm

Finally he gets his chance, love to see him forward

remboy · Post: # 577940Post **remboy** » Fri 30 May 2008 9:00pm

As I posted elsewhere, to me Ferguson is a taller version of Brett Voss. Although he's been used mainly in defense I believe he could go ok as a medium sized marking target up forward.
I really hope he can make the most of this because I think he can play but he might not get too many other chances.

LENNY LEADS THE WAY · Fri 30 May 2008 10:23pm

Best of luck Fergy

Hopefully plays forward and snags a few.

The time is now to cement urself in the side

Saint Bev · Post: # 577962Post **Saint Bev** » Fri 30 May 2008 10:23pm

Fantastic young man, won himself lots of fans last weekend in Qld. Came to us a forward, but has played mostly in the back line till recently. Good luck Fergie, hope you get your opportunity soon.

Halo Halo · Post: # 577979Post **Halo Halo** » Fri 30 May 2008 11:30pm

LOVE MATTY FERGUSON

PLAY HIM UP FORWARD!!

esaint66 · Post: # 577986Post **esaint66** » Fri 30 May 2008 11:53pm

Been working hard on the list for a while was delisted and re drafted, great player in the VFL and deserves his chance.

Play him up foward and well done fergo.

goodie · Post: # 577987Post **goodie** » Sat 31 May 2008 12:05am

I say give him a shot. From all reports I've heard he's worked his ass off and deserves it

dcstkfc · Post: # 577991Post **dcstkfc** » Sat 31 May 2008 12:26am

good luck ferg.
you deserve a good run at it.

AlpineStars · Sat 31 May 2008 12:31am

Give him a go near the big sticks, he's done his apprentiship (twice).
Good Luck

dcstkfc · Post: # 578002Post **dcstkfc** » Sat 31 May 2008 12:35am

I reckon I can list all his games- this is totally off the top of my head:
r12 2003 v port
r16 2004 v richmond
r17 2004 v essendon
r18 2004 v geelong
r19 2004 v adelaide
r20 2004 v kangaroos
r22 2005 v brisbane
qf 2005 v adelaide
r21 2007 v west coast

my les foote · Sat 31 May 2008 3:31am

dcstkfc wrote:I reckon I can list all his games- this is totally off the top of my head:
r12 2003 v port
r16 2004 v richmond
r17 2004 v essendon
r18 2004 v geelong
r19 2004 v adelaide
r20 2004 v kangaroos
r22 2005 v brisbane
qf 2005 v adelaide
r21 2007 v west coast

Good effort. You only missed one. Round 22 last year against Richmond.

Now do Harvs.

kos · Post: # 578027Post **kos** » Sat 31 May 2008 9:32am

i really do hope ferg gets an extended stay at senior level to prove himself.
6 games seems fair to me, if he cant perform in that period of time its curtains for me.

plugger66 · Post: # 578028Post **plugger66** » Sat 31 May 2008 9:59am

kos wrote:i really do hope ferg gets an extended stay at senior level to prove himself.
6 games seems fair to me, if he cant perform in that period of time its curtains for me.

He should be given 2 in a row and he doesnt get a kick should be dropped as should any player. No one deserves guareented games.

supersaints · Sat 31 May 2008 10:28am

plugger66 wrote:
kos wrote:i really do hope ferg gets an extended stay at senior level to prove himself.
6 games seems fair to me, if he cant perform in that period of time its curtains for me.
He should be given 2 in a row and he doesnt get a kick should be dropped as should any player. No one deserves guareented games.

He needs a good chance seeing he was redrafted, I say six games to prove his worth. I actually think he can make it as a forward....

plugger66 · Post: # 578035Post **plugger66** » Sat 31 May 2008 10:33am

supersaints wrote:
plugger66 wrote:
kos wrote:i really do hope ferg gets an extended stay at senior level to prove himself.
6 games seems fair to me, if he cant perform in that period of time its curtains for me.
He should be given 2 in a row and he doesnt get a kick should be dropped as should any player. No one deserves guareented games.
He needs a good chance seeing he was redrafted, I say six games to prove his worth. I actually think he can make it as a forward....

So for example after the third game he has had 5 kicks in 3 games and no goals and we are playing well and no one else derseves to be dropped and someone in the seconds has kicked 15 goals in that time we say bad luck as we want to see what Ferg can do.
I actually think Ferg is a good player but no one should get games if they dont deserve it as it is unfair to the other players.

bobmurray · Post: # 578039Post **bobmurray** » Sat 31 May 2008 10:43am

He definitely needs a couple of games to adjust to playing AFL after so long in the VFL.I hope after this stint we all know where it's at for Ferg.......

kos · Post: # 578047Post **kos** » Sat 31 May 2008 11:06am

its a fair call "if he aint gettin a kick drop him". but i hope he isnt the scape goat if the team performance isnt up to scratch.

supersaints · Sat 31 May 2008 11:35am

plugger66 wrote:
supersaints wrote:
plugger66 wrote:
kos wrote:i really do hope ferg gets an extended stay at senior level to prove himself.
6 games seems fair to me, if he cant perform in that period of time its curtains for me.
He should be given 2 in a row and he doesnt get a kick should be dropped as should any player. No one deserves guareented games.
He needs a good chance seeing he was redrafted, I say six games to prove his worth. I actually think he can make it as a forward....
So for example after the third game he has had 5 kicks in 3 games and no goals and we are playing well and no one else derseves to be dropped and someone in the seconds has kicked 15 goals in that time we say bad luck as we want to see what Ferg can do.
I actually think Ferg is a good player but no one should get games if they dont deserve it as it is unfair to the other players.

I guess he and others may consider it "unfair" they have not got a game , We have had quite a few players who have not been playing well for extended periods this season and possibly don't deserve to keep playing poorly in the firsts.
Sadly we don't have a plugger and no one is going to kick 15 goals for us in the twos (and if they did I'd drop anyone to play him). What I am trying to say is that he needs to be told he will get a good go, without the added pressure of you have only got two games to prove yourself ". Anyone can have two bad weeks (particuarly under the pressure of knowing you are playing for your carrear), but by five or six weeks we should know if he is going to cut the mustard and stay on the list or not, He is a unique position in being redrafted, so why would we redraft him if we don't give him a decent tryout? He has been playing well enough in the seconds for his chance.. Just hope Ross plays Ferg forward.

matrix · Post: # 578055Post **matrix** » Sat 31 May 2008 11:38am

lyon will prob give him a quarter down back and leave him on the bench for the rest

hope he comes out and dominates, kicking 5

longtimesaint · Sat 31 May 2008 11:40am

Unfortunately he has been one of those players who are very good at VFL level but struggles with the step up to AFL
His last game was against the Tigers in round 22 last year and he had a very poor game with only 5 disposals.
I remember watching the match and thinking he was likely to be de-listed.

Sobraz · Post: # 578060Post **Sobraz** » Sat 31 May 2008 12:00pm

I wish him all the best, and hope he performs, but deep down I dont think he' up to the grade..

Too short for a key defender, not enough zip for a flanker... just no weapons to make him standout at AFL level..

I hope he proves me wrong..

mad saint guy · Sat 31 May 2008 1:17pm

Sobraz wrote:Too short for a key defender, not enough zip for a flanker... just no weapons to make him standout at AFL level..

Agree. He can come into the team for a game every now and then and do a reasonable job, but I can't see him either consistently beating opponents in defence or hurting teams in the forward line. He would have been a good back pocket/flanker in the 90's, but he doesn't have the tools for AFL these days.

bobmurray · Post: # 578097Post **bobmurray** » Sat 31 May 2008 1:21pm

mad saint guy wrote:
Sobraz wrote:Too short for a key defender, not enough zip for a flanker... just no weapons to make him standout at AFL level..
Agree. He can come into the team for a game every now and then and do a reasonable job, but I can't see him either consistently beating opponents in defence or hurting teams in the forward line. He would have been a good back pocket/flanker in the 90's, but he doesn't have the tools for AFL these days.

If your summary is on the money then i hope they exit him out at years end,with a one way ticket.....