Past #15: Paul Ahern - delisted after 24 NM games/6 NM goals - thanks Pauly

[jclei]

Hope we get to see him in at least the VFL at some point next season.

Cant go wrong with pick 69. If it doesnt work out we dont lose anything really.

 

[giantroo]

 

[deano28]

Exciting. From what I've been told he will be back playing later on next season. Considering he done the 2nd ACL in September we could see him back playing around the round 16-17 period if they are confident he can play.

Word on the street the surgeon who done Ahern and Patton's original ACL operation didn't have a particularly high success rate, of getting players back on the field for extended periods. The 2nd ACL surgery that Paul had done was from a higher profile surgeon who has a much better success rate.

Exciting times. Lots to like about Paul.

Welcome mate!!

Good to hear this , begs the question though why GWS didn't go with a surgeon with a high profile the first time

 

[giantroo]

The Giants said they were willing to release Ahern from the last year of his contract "to pursue a fresh start".

"Paul has had a frustrating start to his career due to injury but his determination and resilience has been admired by all at the Giants," said football boss Wayne Campbell.

"We thank Paul for his contribution to the Giants over the past two years and wish him well for the rest of his career."

 

[Skiparoo]

Welcome Paul. Let's just cross our fingers and hope that this guy can get on the park.

 

[giantroo]

Exciting. From what I've been told he will be back playing later on next season. Considering he done the 2nd ACL in September we could see him back playing around the round 16-17 period if they are confident he can play.

Word on the street the surgeon who done Ahern and Patton's original ACL operation didn't have a particularly high success rate, of getting players back on the field for extended periods. The 2nd ACL surgery that Paul had done was from a higher profile surgeon who has a much better success rate.

Exciting times. Lots to like about Paul.

Welcome mate!!

Yep. Takes his rehab seriously and don't be surprised if he is back by mid season.

 

[Heaps of fun]

New #8.

 

[scooby1279]

welcome aboard Paul! Fingers crossed for him

 

[Uber poster]

Awesome news. I've always said out of all the GWS recruits ahern is the best!

 

[Thewlis Dish]

Obviously they can do it due to how many kids they have in the reserves, but GWS are really professional about getting people where they want to go without too much fuss.

 

[the_one]

Very happy with this trade.

 

[Rooboys Rool]

Great get. Very happy with that trade. All the best Paul for a speedy & successful recovery.

 

[SMaturin]

New #8.

Yep, just give it to him.

 

[giantroo]

INJURED midfielder Paul Ahern has been traded to North Melbourne after the Roos handed over pick No. 69 in this year's NAB AFL Draft.

Ahern, 20, has had his right knee reconstructed twice this year.

His most recent operation was in September, and North Melbourne football manager Cameron Joyce told AFL.com.au the Victorian was likely to miss the entire 2017 season.

"He's still got some rehabilitation with his knee to get over next year but we're taking a longer-term view with Paul," Joyce said.

"We've had doctors check that out thoroughly and we're certainly happy to take that on … and we can look at a start in 2018."

Ahern is a classy midfielder who can make an impact up forward. He had been contracted at the Giants until the end of 2017.

AFL.com.au reported last week the Giants were looking to offload Ahern, Will Hoskin-Elliott and Jarrod Pickett to free up salary cap space.

"[Ahern] adds some real flexibility to our team in terms of his lateral movement and his kick. He can play multiple roles through the midfield and forward," Joyce said.

Ahern was drafted at No. 7 in 2014.

Giants football manager Wayne Campbell told the GWS website the club wanted to allow Ahern a fresh start.

"Paul has had a frustrating start to his career due to injury but his determination and resilience has been admired by all at the Giants," Campbell said.

"We thank Paul for his contribution to the Giants over the past two years and wish him well for the rest of his career."

The Roos could yet be involved in more deals.

"We're looking at some young talent in terms of being able to bring talent in and exploring all ways of improving our draft position," Joyce said.

 

[Fraud Squad]

Welcome Paul "two weeks" Ahern.

Paul and us are both due some luck.

Great bit of work by Joyces and WWE.

 

[Back Seat Of A Taxi]

Let's hope he makes a better fist of it compared to our last Ahern.


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[trooroo4life]

"We've had doctors check that out thoroughly and we're certainly happy to take that on … and we can look at a start in 2018."

We've done all the checks, if they are willing to take it on there was obviously some good signs. Super trade. And kudos to GWS for allowing him to get a fresh crack at it.

 

[DrZaius]

God I feel stupider after reading Facebook comments, how can people possibly complain about this trade?!

 

[King Corey]

Nice gamble. Exactly the player type we need and comes across as a good kid.

Fingers crossed he comes good and has a stellar career in a decorated North Melbourne team.

 

[Bren]

Good luck young lad... welcome to the club!

 

[roos_fanatic08]

 

[Hayes4PM]

Lucky buggers. A better talent than anyone else available at pick 69. Hope he comes good.

 

[Deadeyeroo]

Great trading by the club. Finally the club gets in someone that I've been after, all for a late pick to boot.

Only downside I can see apart from the injuries is the club has been crap at developing players under the clones watch.

 

[DCS OO7]

God I feel stupider after reading Facebook comments, how can people possibly complain about this trade?!

Don't have Facebook anymore to check, but let me guess.. Plebs crying because we didn't give Boomer another contract and instead picked up an injured player?

On another note, welcome to the greatest club Paul.

 

[SunnyBoner]

Let's hope he makes a better fist of it compared to our last Ahern.


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Excellent. I thought i was the only one on here old enough to remember the first Ahern. I think he was a straight swap for Paul Bryce?