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February 02, 2007
The Review: Week 7 (December 7th - December 13th)
Geelongblog.com got data back from the GFC saying it was the 49th favourite source information for fans narrowly trailing some butcher in East Geelong and just ahead of the Asian guy in my local milkbar. #1 source of information was of course gfc.com.au.
Pre-season was in full swing with fitness coach Paul Haines excited by the early progress;
"It's a real bonus to see guys like Brad Ottens and Steven King out on the track and King (who has not played a full season since 2002) is training unbelievably well," Haines said.Haines has also seen massive improvement in some of the Cats' young players as well.
"Brent Prismall is working really well, he is in great nick, and young guys like Ryan Gamble have bulked up as well."
Rookie Draft
Joel Reymolds - #37
Height: 188cm
Weight: 84kg
Clubs: St. Josephs, Geelong U/18s, Essendon
DOB: 5/6/1984
Reynolds played 38 games in five seasons at Windy Hill. The 22 year old Reynolds played 11 games last season before being delisted by the Bombers. He was originally a second round selection and made his debut in round three, 2002 against Brisbane. Reynolds is the grandson of all time AFL great Dick Reynolds. He played his under 18 football with the Geelong Falcons.
Liam Bedford - #42
Height: 180cm
Weight: 68kg
Clubs: Claremont
DOB: 12/7/1988
Bedford hails from Western Australia and played with Claremont. He is an 18-year old wingman/ half back. He stands at 180cm and has exceptional pace. He was taken with the 23rd pick. Bedford played WAFL Colts and reserves with Claremont, and he helped the Tigers reach the Colts grand final where they went down by a goal to East Perth.
Jason Davenport - #41
Height: 185cm
Weight: 82kg
Clubs: Geelong VFL
DOB: 4/9/1985
Achievements: Fothergill-Round Medal (2006)
Davenport is something of a late comer to football after concentrating on basketball in his teens. He was one of the VFL's leading players as a dynamic midfield and earned a call up through a rookie draft.
Tom Lonergan - #13
Height: 197cm
Weight: 97kg
Clubs: Yarrawonga, Calder U/18s
DOB: 17/5/1984
Suffered one the most serious injuries of 2006 when he courageously backed into a pack in round 21 and a few days later had a kidney removed as a result of the collision. It was a major operation and it will be a slow process before he takes the field again. The young big man was playing his third senior game of the season after being part of the Cats’ NAB Cup premiership side. The Cats have moved Lonergan on to their rookie list after he decided last November that he would play on. The football world will be watching and no doubt applauding his comeback.
Posted by Sammy D at February 2, 2007 11:23 PM