Toast David Ellard

[Chism]

Congrats Ellard. Didn't think it would happen. Go and rip it up at AFL level.

This^^^^

I have seen Ellard play for the Bullants a few times and gee he is small when seen in the flesh on the ground but he has so much heart, determination along with good skills and a very tenacious attitude with a great attack on the ball.

Really rapt he has been given a go and hopefully he steps up to the plate.

 

[starchamber]

Backs
A.Joseph M.Jamison A.Walker
Half Backs
J.Russell P.Bower B.Gibbs
Centreline
H.Scotland K.Simpson K.Lucas
Half Forwards
A.Carrazzo L.Henderson J.Garlett
Forwards
C.Yarran J.Waite E.Betts
Followers
S.Jacobs C.Judd M.Murphy

Interchange From
D.Armfield M.Davies D.Ellard S.Grigg S.Hampson M.Robinson R.Warnock

In: J.Waite , S.Grigg , R.Warnock , D.Ellard , M.Davies , K.Lucas
Out: R.Houlihan (Knee) , B.Thornton (Omitted) , S.O'hAilpin (Omitted)

Love too see what Davies can bring.

 

[blue gunslinger]

get your own thread

 

[Cazbah]

Congrats Ellard, don't know a whole lot about ya but you're getting a fair bit of hype! Good luck if you get a call

 

[Stig O'Hara]

Beaut' that Ellard gets a run,
shows the others what a bit of heart and perserverance will get you.

 

[The Grover]

The pathetic tackle count last week could see Ellard & Davies both get a game.

 

[Sin City]

Great to see him get some recognition, well done Ellard

 

[gbatman]

I hope Ellard goes great guns. I've been hanging out to see him get a go.

 

[Sharks On A Plane]

I rate this guy very highly, and am thrilled that he might be getting his chance this week (Sydney are the perfect team to play him against as well, given the fact he relishes contested footy).

His height is obviously his biggest problem, but it's not as if Brock clunks contested grabs in a similar role. Ellard knows how to find the footy, uses it better than most think, and is as tough as they come. I actually think it is a blight on our selectors that such consistent performance in the Ants wasn't rewarded sooner.

I would love it if D Ellard was given a month or so to prove whether or not he can cut it. Aaron Joseph was shown massive faith by the match committee and it paid dividends, and hopefully this turns out to be similarly rewarding.

If not this week, at least Ellard's rookie elevation indicates he'll be given his much deserved chance sooner rather than later.

 

[IheartCarrots]

Couldn't think of a better team for him to come up against. I would think the competition for spots is between

Davies/Grigg
Hampson/Warnock
Ellard/Robinson

Davies and Grigg are both medium size midfielder/half backs and Ellard and Robinson are both small forward/midfielders.

Assuming everybody named is fit (ie Henderson) my guess is we will go into the game with Armfield, Grigg, Hampson and Robinson. But god, I'd love David to get a game!

 

[krayfesh]

Why bother elevating him this week if you're not going to play him?

So I say he's in!

 

[Blue Dawn]

Might be a while until he has a free hand to type with...

You idiot!

Well done Davey Ellard! Show the boys what a bit of desperation to succeed can bring.

 

[TheKITC]

seize the chance

This.

I will have my fingers crossed for him.

He will be ready to blow up.

Good luck, do yourself proud David.

 

[jimsta10]

My guess is that Ellard will be selected. MC and coaching staff is getting him ready for next weeks match

 

[blue gunslinger]

Could potentially have most of the 22 WA boys at Subi- wowie!

 

[Mr.Kennedy]

Great to see him get some recognition, well done Ellard

Which other player does Ellard most resemble? Living interstate I don't know much about him.

 

[blue gunslinger]

 

[Sin City]

Which other player does Ellard most resemble? Living interstate I don't know much about him.

When he first got to the club he was a small forward who played more like a medium forward. He was effective, enough to get a senior game in his first year and do alright in it, but at his height it wasn't going to work at AFL level. Has worked so hard to reinvent himself as a midfielder, he's in brilliant physical shape, good inside and out, very disciplined and a good team player. In style only I guess he's now similar to Gary Ablett Jr, that is in style only.

 

[aic-poppy]

hope both wablues own Kane Lucas and David Ellard contribute to a win by the team be it the Blues or the Ants
Hope all the WA lads put in eg Army Yarran Bower Garlett Warnock White Browne Johnson Hadley
Now is the time when players need to step up

He's Victorian.

 

[Aphrodite]

Who is that

 

[TommyAlvinsWig]

Who is that

I believe that is WABlues-Own Ellard.

According to the Carlton website team list, it appears his middle name is 'David'.

 

[Silvagnis]

Which other player does Ellard most resemble? Living interstate I don't know much about him.

I'd say Sydney's Jarred Moore.

 

[stabface]

I've been gunning for this kid to play for us for the past month...i'd be ecstatic to see him run out this weekend

Definitely well deserved and his elevation off the rookie list is a great reward for all of his effort during the year. Great football story IMO.

I would love for this kid to be our Barlow...he definitely has the desire to get the best out of himself which is a great start.

Go get 'em Ellard

 

[blue gunslinger]

He's Victorian.

Warnock we claim - esp as he is sponsored by a WA based company with close links to the wablues

 

[blueblood25]

Bad luck davey. Keep it up and win it back next week