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FOOTYBOSS
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Hoppers snare Cupido
NIALL SEEWANG
28 Jan, 2010 11:30 PM
NORTH Albury coach Travis Hodgson believes the addition of former AFL player Damian Cupido could be the spark that lifts the Hoppers back into the Ovens and Murray league’s top five.
The Hoppers yesterday revealed they had signed Cupido on a one-year contract and with the club already possessing the league’s prem ier power forward in captain Dan Leslie, Hodgson said the recruitment of Cupido would cause plenty of headaches in opposition camps.
A confident Hodgson said North Albury could force its way back into the O?and?M top five after finishing seventh last year.
“This year we were in the finals until the last couple of rounds … with a little bit of luck we could have sneaked in,” he said.
“Certainly with the fact we’ve minimised our departures and with Damian on board, we think we’re going to be around the mark.
“We probably haven’t had as many losses as other clubs have … we were keen to add a top-liner and we’re rapt we’ve got one.
“We all saw him play AFL and after speaking to a few people over in South Australia, they’ve said you can play him anywhere, but inside 50m with Leslie, he’ll be pretty handy.
“There’s no reason he can’t be an exceptional player here and it will take a lot of pressure off Dan … it’s pretty exciting.”
Cupido, the first South African-born footballer to play AFL, managed 53 matches and kicked 66 goals in stints at the Brisbane Lions and Bombers after being selected with the sixth pick of the 1999 national draft.
He was cut by the Bombers at the end of the 2005 season, joining SANFL clubs South Adelaide and then West Adelaide.
Despite being approached by a number of clubs in Melbourne and the O?and?M, Cupido said the decision to play with North Albury was an easy one.
“It’s fantastic, I’m rapt to be up here — it’s all come around pretty quickly, but I’m really comfortable with the decision I’ve made,” he said.
“I played cricket up here (Bunton Park, during the Australian Country Cricket Championships earlier this month) and I fell in love with the feel of the ground, I just felt at ease, and it was a pretty easy decision for me.”
The enigmatic forward said he would try to pass on some of his knowledge to the Hoppers’ younger brigade.
“Having played under coaches like (Kevin) Sheedy and (Leigh) Matthews, I think my experience will help some of the young guys at the club,” he said.
Cupido is now based in Melbourne and will travel to play at weekends, although he is trying to secure
employment locally which would result in him possibly moving to the area.
NIALL SEEWANG
28 Jan, 2010 11:30 PM
NORTH Albury coach Travis Hodgson believes the addition of former AFL player Damian Cupido could be the spark that lifts the Hoppers back into the Ovens and Murray league’s top five.
The Hoppers yesterday revealed they had signed Cupido on a one-year contract and with the club already possessing the league’s prem ier power forward in captain Dan Leslie, Hodgson said the recruitment of Cupido would cause plenty of headaches in opposition camps.
A confident Hodgson said North Albury could force its way back into the O?and?M top five after finishing seventh last year.
“This year we were in the finals until the last couple of rounds … with a little bit of luck we could have sneaked in,” he said.
“Certainly with the fact we’ve minimised our departures and with Damian on board, we think we’re going to be around the mark.
“We probably haven’t had as many losses as other clubs have … we were keen to add a top-liner and we’re rapt we’ve got one.
“We all saw him play AFL and after speaking to a few people over in South Australia, they’ve said you can play him anywhere, but inside 50m with Leslie, he’ll be pretty handy.
“There’s no reason he can’t be an exceptional player here and it will take a lot of pressure off Dan … it’s pretty exciting.”
Cupido, the first South African-born footballer to play AFL, managed 53 matches and kicked 66 goals in stints at the Brisbane Lions and Bombers after being selected with the sixth pick of the 1999 national draft.
He was cut by the Bombers at the end of the 2005 season, joining SANFL clubs South Adelaide and then West Adelaide.
Despite being approached by a number of clubs in Melbourne and the O?and?M, Cupido said the decision to play with North Albury was an easy one.
“It’s fantastic, I’m rapt to be up here — it’s all come around pretty quickly, but I’m really comfortable with the decision I’ve made,” he said.
“I played cricket up here (Bunton Park, during the Australian Country Cricket Championships earlier this month) and I fell in love with the feel of the ground, I just felt at ease, and it was a pretty easy decision for me.”
The enigmatic forward said he would try to pass on some of his knowledge to the Hoppers’ younger brigade.
“Having played under coaches like (Kevin) Sheedy and (Leigh) Matthews, I think my experience will help some of the young guys at the club,” he said.
Cupido is now based in Melbourne and will travel to play at weekends, although he is trying to secure
employment locally which would result in him possibly moving to the area.
footys back home
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Anybody from Bundoora with comments on this ??
North Albury coach Travis Hodgson with star recruit Damian Cupido yesterday. Picture: KYLIE GOLDSMITH
Did Cupido get a sign on fee ? Probably took the money and
ran. I suspect Bundoora might be out of pocket here
ran. I suspect Bundoora might be out of pocket here
FOOTYBOSS
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Merkel joins Tigers’ fold
BRETT KOHLHAGEN
22 Jan, 2010 01:00 AM
REIGNING premier Albury has continued to bounce back from an early exit of premiership players by signing talented Eltham utility Josh Merkel.
Merkel, 20, joined fellow recruits Lloyd Shepherd and John Mitchell at training earlier this week as coach Paul Spargo prepares to take a new-look line-up into this year’s Ovens and Murray campaign.
The dangerous left-footer has also spent time with the Northern Knights and Northern Bullants.
BRETT KOHLHAGEN
22 Jan, 2010 01:00 AM
REIGNING premier Albury has continued to bounce back from an early exit of premiership players by signing talented Eltham utility Josh Merkel.
Merkel, 20, joined fellow recruits Lloyd Shepherd and John Mitchell at training earlier this week as coach Paul Spargo prepares to take a new-look line-up into this year’s Ovens and Murray campaign.
The dangerous left-footer has also spent time with the Northern Knights and Northern Bullants.
chicknfeed
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all the money will be paid back to bundoora, what he is getting paid up there
is ridiculous and also got a 80 grand job, big loss but not worth the money he is getting
is ridiculous and also got a 80 grand job, big loss but not worth the money he is getting
Big Jablonski
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So he commits, takes money, blows it all at the Dorset lucky Shop, continues to hawk himself around and sells his soul to the highest bidder that is prepared to give him a bigger sign on fee to enable him to"say" that he will pay it back after he tries to double it on an AIO (alternative investment opportunity). At least prostitutes supply the goods once the contract is confirmed through the exchanging of cash.
I would never entertain the likes of him for he is morrally bankrupt.
I would never entertain the likes of him for he is morrally bankrupt.
chicknfeed
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mate i would have to agree with u there even as a mate of his it is very annoying for
him to commit and then when something bigger comes along just take that offer instead
and not just because it was my club that is the third club he has signed with this pre season, the bloke just keeps losing respect every day.
him to commit and then when something bigger comes along just take that offer instead
and not just because it was my club that is the third club he has signed with this pre season, the bloke just keeps losing respect every day.
yourkidding
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Good luck to him hope he breaks a leg
Is it true that Richie Cole nearly busted the scales on his first weigh in, and has to hit a magic number by March to play? From 125kg - 95kg!
lions12
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yeh cole put on a few, but working hard to get down to a good playing wait. And a good thing that cupido left now, why would u want a bloke like that at any club. Big loss but the club is better off. Was there a vote at heidelberg to get rid of a big name player because he wasnt fitting in?
LetsGetItOn
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Goalsquare Clapper
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Where is that doyen of all Bundoora news stringa??? Perhaps a poor seconds career and a lack of finals success equals silence trout mouth?
Can anyone confirm Saad Saad has signed on at the cougars next year? Along with A young country Gun in tommy dowd the cougars should be in the mix...Andrews has had a ankle reconstruction and has been putting away piss like its no one business...
Goalsquare Clapper
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Perhaps changing positions
Have you checked the rear vision mirror boof? Apparently hes not fussy.......tell him youve been involved in a few finals wins with the bergers and its help yourself.
chicknfeed
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hey brutal 125kg a bit stiff does have to lose a fair bit but weighing in at around
113kg at the moment and has to get under 100kg is training though so should get there.
his brother has just moved down from the nt too, doesnt look too bad won the comp medal in 2008 in the central australia comp not sure of the standard though?
113kg at the moment and has to get under 100kg is training though so should get there.
his brother has just moved down from the nt too, doesnt look too bad won the comp medal in 2008 in the central australia comp not sure of the standard though?
confirmed i hear?
Confirmed
bromberg
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have parkers picked up anyone else and who have they lost?
dont worry
bromberg
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why?
secrets are better
bromberg
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where are you training
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