Collingwood's Christmas List
Collingwood's Christmas List:
Another ruckman, a quick return for Didak and maybe someone who plays like Tarrant.
If the Magpies had two players like Fraser they would have won a Grand Final in recent times. Their coach thinks that guy called Richards will help, and there could be a ruckman going to Collingwood in the preseason draft too, but they may not be the piece they need. Travis Cloke may improve in 2007, but he really isn't tall enough. If Magpies fans are going to put their hopes on one player then maybe Ben Reid is the one. He could grow a bit taller, than his 196cm he is listed at now, and he can play all over the ground. Reid could be like Goodes but that is several years away.
If the Magpies are getting to the finals in 2007 it might depend on how many games Didak plays. If he plays at least half the season then he could get the Magpies a few extra wins, and a spot in the bottom of the top 8.
While many fans accepted the need to trade Tarrant, there were plenty of others at Collingwood who wanted him to stay. They might be wishing for his return in the future, or for a similar player to entertain them. This wish has been granted, and under the Collingwood Christmas tree are Reid and Nathan Brown, as well as an improved Dale Thomas.
The odds are slightly in Collingwood's favour as to whether they find a viable second ruckman, Didak's return seems to also be on schedule and Collingwood have filled some of holes that trading Tarrant created. Collingwood fans might not be getting a trophy next year but they did receive some gifts in the draft and can look forward to a competitive team next season.
Another ruckman, a quick return for Didak and maybe someone who plays like Tarrant.
If the Magpies had two players like Fraser they would have won a Grand Final in recent times. Their coach thinks that guy called Richards will help, and there could be a ruckman going to Collingwood in the preseason draft too, but they may not be the piece they need. Travis Cloke may improve in 2007, but he really isn't tall enough. If Magpies fans are going to put their hopes on one player then maybe Ben Reid is the one. He could grow a bit taller, than his 196cm he is listed at now, and he can play all over the ground. Reid could be like Goodes but that is several years away.
If the Magpies are getting to the finals in 2007 it might depend on how many games Didak plays. If he plays at least half the season then he could get the Magpies a few extra wins, and a spot in the bottom of the top 8.
While many fans accepted the need to trade Tarrant, there were plenty of others at Collingwood who wanted him to stay. They might be wishing for his return in the future, or for a similar player to entertain them. This wish has been granted, and under the Collingwood Christmas tree are Reid and Nathan Brown, as well as an improved Dale Thomas.
The odds are slightly in Collingwood's favour as to whether they find a viable second ruckman, Didak's return seems to also be on schedule and Collingwood have filled some of holes that trading Tarrant created. Collingwood fans might not be getting a trophy next year but they did receive some gifts in the draft and can look forward to a competitive team next season.
