Ashamed to be wearing '2'

[Holycrap]

Originally posted by Shinboners


Common ground....I've always wanted to see Colbert play either on the wing or on the half-forward flank...and these can be positions where he can set up the play. Perhaps with his physical limitations, Pagan feels that the backline will be less stressful on his body (remember how often people wanted Carey to play in defence to give his body a break...and now Sheedy is thinking of using Hird as a defender for the same reason).

I saw some of the things Colbert did as a midfielder for Geelong - if it wasn't for his knee reconstuction, he was a very good chance of becoming a player in the same class as a Voss or a Hird.

Fo me, the jury is still out on Colbert. Yes, he played a good game if not his best game in a long time but time will tell whether he will play with that consistency.
The bright spot is that he is playing in the backline and with any luck, Pagan will leave him there as it's the best spot for him to gain the confidence that he has lost since he did his knee, broke his leg etc etc. He wont get the confidence that he needs playing in the midfield as his body is not one of a midfielder anymore nor is he a forward player as he lacks the confidence - he has heart but not the confidence.
Also, these two area's would place more pressure on Colbert to perform and that pressure would likely cause him to 'try' too hard and envitably cause mistakes when he could be eased into these position when his natural game and instincts return.
I would like to see him succeed for the sake of the player, the club and most importantly, the supporters. With him in the backline, the ball comes to him, he can find his touch, the pressure is still there to perform and the more confidence he gets, the more he will attack from defence - then, and only then, should Denis start moving him up the ground.
But for now, the pacy, versitile, and gifted player is just a shadow of the player that is today a bravehearted, honest but clumsy and at times, lacking that sound football judgement that seperates a good honest player from a champion.
If anything, l hope Denis can mold him into a Leppitch type player who can hold down a key position down back then move him forward and become a dangerous option - thats the versitility that we lack and thats the versitility that Colbert once possessed (and still possess when that key mindset called confidence returns).
Crackers McKernan - thank god you don't wear the Nth colours anymore (lol).

 

[Yianni]

Look, he doesn't have to have the versatility or ability or body confidence to play midfield anymore, as long as he can be a CREATIVE defender who can help set up play from the backline, then I don't think anyone will bag him.

I agree with many others on this board. I'm tired of watching a team of robots. At least last year when they'd carry the ball I could get a bit excited.

Now it's just like watching paint dry, you get excited from the result only, not the process.

 

[Angus1]

Play him up forward.
Not a key position but as another option.
Get him involved in the game.
Make him WANT the ball.
Amazing what taking a few marks and kicking a few goals does to the confidence.

 

[windsock]

I reckon they should use Leigh just how they are at the moment. He isn't being terribly creative but that will come. At the moment he is keeping his man quiet - and two scalps in Whitnall and Holland aren't too bad - but doing little else. Once this list grows he will grow in confidence and will be able to be that springboard type CHB we have been wanting since the demise of the great Ian Fairley. I know that's probably not what we were expecting when we got him across - tall idfielders are so hard to find - but it's what we've got. Let's all hope he can stay injury-free and string a few games together....

 

[giantroo]

Dear Leigh,

You should return your number 2 and give it to someone who has something to give to the club, rather than throw your body into useless uncompetitive battles that sees little happen except you floundering around on the ground while the ball goes on for a goal. Schwatta deserved the number 2 jumper. You don't. Retire and let someone else have a go. Sick and tired of hearing how good a bloke you are...I am sure you are...but really you need to give something more that will help us win. I know, you weren't the only one today, but when I see Scott Welsh and young mooney coming along, it makes me wonder.
So wear and play that number 2 with some heart and guts next week...in the reserves,

Gasometer

You reckon youve changed your mind on who colbi is or was now after a great career.

 

[RoyalBlue]

You reckon youve changed your mind on who colbi is or was now after a great career.

And to think Archer comes on here and reads this!

MASSIVE ownership by giantroo. Out of the park.

 

[Jimmy's Hot Dogs]

I thought this was another Jono Hay thread.

I wonder how Doug Wade looked in his first couple of games?

 

[Angus1]

This thread is 5 years old FFS.
You bored or something giantroo?
Try solitair.

 

[giantroo]

This thread is 5 years old FFS.
You bored or something giantroo?
Try solitair.

Bloody Oath i am. Going through the archives. Im going through the threads i never got to see.

 

[giantroo]

And to think Archer comes on here and reads this!

MASSIVE ownership by giantroo. Out of the park.

Thanks mate!

 

[Angus1]

Bloody Oath i am. Going through the archives. Im going through the threads i never got to see.

I must be bored too because I've been reading some of these old threads you've been bringing up.
Still a lot of us old farts around but plenty of others have moved on.

 

[giantroo]

I must be bored too because I've been reading some of these old threads you've been bringing up.
Still a lot of us old farts around but plenty of others have moved on.

Lol, yeh, just to see how many of the old bums have got red cards is a real disappointment!

 

[CrazyQ]

How can you doubt Colbert?

Most courageous motherthucker I've seen.

 

[giantroo]

How can you doubt Colbert?

Most courageous motherthucker I've seen.

Yep we know that but it will haunt gasometer. His the one who posted this.

 

[Hearts to hearts]

Now it's just like watching paint dry, you get excited from the result only, not the process.

Not Laidley's fault, then?

 

[Uncle_Leo]

That Marty Monster was a smart cookie.

 

[windsock]

I reckon they should use Leigh just how they are at the moment. He isn't being terribly creative but that will come. At the moment he is keeping his man quiet - and two scalps in Whitnall and Holland aren't too bad - but doing little else. Once this list grows he will grow in confidence and will be able to be that springboard type CHB we have been wanting since the demise of the great Ian Fairley. I know that's probably not what we were expecting when we got him across - tall idfielders are so hard to find - but it's what we've got. Let's all hope he can stay injury-free and string a few games together....

Pretty happy with my call...

 

[The Other Dean]

That Marty Monster was a smart cookie.

Copped the mother of all spankings from this kangaroo one Saturday morning....

And along with Ron Casey punching out Normie Rowe on the Midday Show, it has to rank among the greatest ever (non-sport-related) physical attacks captured on Australian TV during daylight hours.

The terror pictured on Marty's face is clear for all to see.

 

[Cororoo]

Colby put in some ordinary games early on with the Roos.

Be it by injury or by other means only Colby knows for sure.

However , no one can dispute that Colby played some sensational games in defense for North Melbourne in his latter years at the club.

Always ready to put his own safety as risk.

Ask the assistant coach at Richmond......

Ashamed to be wearing # 2 ........I'd have loved to get the oppotunity to wear # 63

 

[RoyalBlue]

Copped the mother of all spankings from this kangaroo one Saturday morning....

And along with Ron Casey punching out Normie Rowe on the Midday Show, it has to rank among the greatest ever (non-sport-related) physical attacks captured on Australian TV during daylight hours.

The terror pictured on Marty's face is clear for all to see.

Looks like Jason McCartney.

 

[giantroo]

Colby put in some ordinary games early on with the Roos.

Be it by injury or by other means only Colby knows for sure.

However , no one can dispute that Colby played some sensational games in defense for North Melbourne in his latter years at the club.

Always ready to put his own safety as risk.

Ask the assistant coach at Richmond......

Ashamed to be wearing # 2 ........I'd have loved to get the oppotunity to wear # 63

Tell that to Mr Hay!Who will be the next defender to get the number 2.

 

[Event Horizon]

No matter what Mooney does with his career from now on, and I rate him at the minute, Colbert will always be known as one of the greatest North players of all time IMHO.

Do I have any regrets? None what's so ever.

 

[giantroo]

No matter what Mooney does with his career from now on, and I rate him at the minute, Colbert will always be known as one of the greatest North players of all time IMHO.

Do I have any regrets? None what's so ever.

Colbi will always will be better than the boys we traded for him.

 

[roobear]

Poor old Gaso! The one time he's negative about a player and it's brought up 5 years later to haunt him all over again!

Just goes to show, if you drink then post you're a bloody idiot. The poor guy was maggotted when he started this thread!

 

[giantroo]

Poor old Gaso! The one time he's negative about a player and it's brought up 5 years later to haunt him all over again!

Just goes to show, if you drink then post you're a bloody idiot. The poor guy was maggotted when he started this thread!

Yep! Thats true. Ill guess this will happen to me some time when im at the age of 25. Thats if im on here.