Thurley and Whyman

Submitted by NorthPort on
It was reasonably well known that the Roos were likely to pick up former Tassy Devil in Thurley, but I was surprised to see them pick up North Ballarats Djaran Whyman. Is this a transparent attempt from the Roos to get onside with their VFL affiliates, or am I off on the wrong track?
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rico Tue, 13 Dec 2005 - 19:06
Not doubting that that is a major part of the call ( and surely you'd expect something along those lines ) but the other big influence must ahve been Donald McDonald's influence. Donald was a huge fan of the kid when he was at Box Hill as Hawthorn rookies. He probably rode him even harder than other kids at the time but genuinely believed he had talent. Fair dinkum , Jars is a nutcase but he's a bloody good one at times. Not the silliest decision of the day for mine.........bujt there's still an awful lot of hard work in front the boy.
bcarbonaro Tue, 13 Dec 2005 - 21:27
Interesting to see Geelong get rid of Thurley, but he said on SEN today that there are other players who play the same position as him and they were ahead of him in terms of getting AFL games. Hopefully he will get plenty of game time with the Kangaroos, intersting to see Whyman drafted but I think it's good and hope he gets another opportunity to maybe play some AFL games if he is promoted.
STANGA Tue, 13 Dec 2005 - 22:09
Could see Cameron Thurley playing with Tassie again! That'd be a strange one. They'ver already picked players, wonder which way he'll go? He'll most likely be in the VFL for a bit, hope he can crack it in the AFL, did very well when given the opportunity last year. Strange of Geelong to get rid of him. Very good to see Benny McGlynn rookied, i remember he played on Buckley, and Bucks layed a big tackle on him, and next time bucks got the ball, McGlynn layed an even better, hard, angry tackle on him, and won a free. Right in front of the terrace, it was great! GO STANGAS
DJ_DaMo Tue, 13 Dec 2005 - 22:21
No Geelong didn't want Thurley to go, from reports he got offered by the Roos a 2 year deal & at Geelong they only offered a 1year deal & he said he wasn't getting much of ago,& so the roos pounced on him. Djaren Whyman like this bloke alot let's hope he cracks it through the big time like a Crack Pipe :lol: (only joking,)but his quick & exciting he Is something special when on song Donald loved him Phil loved beacuse his a class act.
STANGA Tue, 13 Dec 2005 - 23:25
Didn't mean to send that, yeah, bet Tassy would be more than happy to have him back down there, might help the transition between North players, to have one of their own who actually has mates down there.
ArtVandalay Wed, 14 Dec 2005 - 10:08
bcarbonaro wrote:Interesting to see Geelong get rid of Thurley, but he said on SEN today that there are other players who play the same position as him and they were ahead of him in terms of getting AFL games.
Ben Geelong didn't get rid of Liz.He quit the club because he wanted a 2 year contract,but Geelong were only offering him 1 year [rightly so].
bcarbonaro Wed, 14 Dec 2005 - 12:47
Oh ok, Art. Thanks for letting me know, was surprised when first heard that Cam was going to the Roos after having a good year last year and playing a few AFL games.