Greystache
18-06-2010, 03:10 PM
http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/season2010/news/newsarticle/tabid/4112/newsid/96468/default.aspx
DEVELOPMENT manager Chris Maple looks at the Bulldogs' young guns and provides an update on their progress. This week, he looks at the club's three second-year players, taken in the 2008 NAB AFL Draft.
AYCE CORDY - selection No.14 overall
He had his shoulder reconstructed six weeks ago and his rehab is coming along well. He is meeting with the surgeon this week. It is the shoulder he has previously had reconstructed and we'll just see how it pulls up.
He had done a lot of strength work this year and he's 16 kilos heavier than he was when he arrived at the club. He had been going really well and his pre-season form was excellent. We were really happy with his progress. He lives with Jordan Roughead, they're around the same height and they play a bit of the same position, and I'd say Ayce was tracking as well as Jordan when he hurt his shoulder.
It's really unfortunate he's had to go through this again. After we get it sorted out, we're confident it won't happen again. That's why we're not planning on Ayce playing for the rest of this year. We want him ready to attack his next pre-season and have a really good 2011. We're quietly confident he's going to have a really good year.
He's a strong individual and he's going to increase the number of subjects he does at university next semester to take his mind of things. We're also hoping he'll get away for a while and then get back to start his strengthening program.
JORDAN ROUGHEAD - selection No.31 overall
He's made his AFL debut this year and has been great. We saw in both those games he has competed quite adequately. He didn't look out of place at all and we were really stoked with his performances. He's been playing really good footy at VFL level, was named in the best players two weeks ago, and took on a really good ruckman this week and was good again.
Jordan will hopefully play some more senior games this year. Obviously, Ben Hudson and Will Minson are going really well but if either of those guys need a rest, Jordan will be able to step up and play that role.
LIAM JONES - selection No.32 overall
Liam had a really good pre-season where he performed well in an intra-club practice match and got an opportunity in the NAB Cup. Since then, he's played senior footy at Williamstown every week and I think he's equal third on their goalkicking.
He's playing centre half-forward, a really good effort from a boy who's just finished school. He's got really good speed and strong hands, he's been taking strong marks and we're really impressed with that. He's worked really hard on his fitness and has a good base, and with another pre-season under his belt, we're looking forward to having a big key forward in our ranks.
This year you'd never say never to an AFL debut but with Barry Hall in the side, it's about spots opening up. With a strong senior side, it's about being patient and developing well in the VFL, and when the opportunity presents, being able to step in.
If a spot came up, he may well get an opportunity. If not, we're looking forward to his third year at the club being a good one in 2011.
http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/season2010/news/newsarticle/tabid/4112/newsid/96468/default.aspx
DEVELOPMENT manager Chris Maple looks at the Bulldogs' young guns and provides an update on their progress. This week, he looks at the club's three second-year players, taken in the 2008 NAB AFL Draft.
AYCE CORDY - selection No.14 overall
He had his shoulder reconstructed six weeks ago and his rehab is coming along well. He is meeting with the surgeon this week. It is the shoulder he has previously had reconstructed and we'll just see how it pulls up.
He had done a lot of strength work this year and he's 16 kilos heavier than he was when he arrived at the club. He had been going really well and his pre-season form was excellent. We were really happy with his progress. He lives with Jordan Roughead, they're around the same height and they play a bit of the same position, and I'd say Ayce was tracking as well as Jordan when he hurt his shoulder.
It's really unfortunate he's had to go through this again. After we get it sorted out, we're confident it won't happen again. That's why we're not planning on Ayce playing for the rest of this year. We want him ready to attack his next pre-season and have a really good 2011. We're quietly confident he's going to have a really good year.
He's a strong individual and he's going to increase the number of subjects he does at university next semester to take his mind of things. We're also hoping he'll get away for a while and then get back to start his strengthening program.
JORDAN ROUGHEAD - selection No.31 overall
He's made his AFL debut this year and has been great. We saw in both those games he has competed quite adequately. He didn't look out of place at all and we were really stoked with his performances. He's been playing really good footy at VFL level, was named in the best players two weeks ago, and took on a really good ruckman this week and was good again.
Jordan will hopefully play some more senior games this year. Obviously, Ben Hudson and Will Minson are going really well but if either of those guys need a rest, Jordan will be able to step up and play that role.
LIAM JONES - selection No.32 overall
Liam had a really good pre-season where he performed well in an intra-club practice match and got an opportunity in the NAB Cup. Since then, he's played senior footy at Williamstown every week and I think he's equal third on their goalkicking.
He's playing centre half-forward, a really good effort from a boy who's just finished school. He's got really good speed and strong hands, he's been taking strong marks and we're really impressed with that. He's worked really hard on his fitness and has a good base, and with another pre-season under his belt, we're looking forward to having a big key forward in our ranks.
This year you'd never say never to an AFL debut but with Barry Hall in the side, it's about spots opening up. With a strong senior side, it's about being patient and developing well in the VFL, and when the opportunity presents, being able to step in.
If a spot came up, he may well get an opportunity. If not, we're looking forward to his third year at the club being a good one in 2011.
http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/season2010/news/newsarticle/tabid/4112/newsid/96468/default.aspx