Among the positives are the fact that we have a solid core of first class players who have committed to the club; Justin Koschitzke, Nick Riewoldt, Nick dal Santo, Sam Fisher, all with us for the next three years.
In 08 we will have Lenny Hayes back to full fitness.
The same with Matty McGuire. The prospect of BJ returning to the side gives hope as well, who knows? we may even get Sammy Hamill back!
Leigh Montagna is proving to be, along with Aaron Fiora a great improver and nothing succeeds like success! With a wee bit of self-belief these lads can get better.
When I think about the prospect of Sam Gilbert getting more game time along with Jason Gram, then 2008 and 09 look very exciting times to be around this club.
The other element is the fact that our coach Ross Lyon will now have a full trade and draft period to assess and fine-tune our list. He also has the benefit of having had a full season to get to know his players and what to expect of them.
I know that this last year has been traumatic to say the least. There have been some awful times with one-time close friends falling out and causing a lot of grief within the club. I will leave any comments on that issue to those who wish to keep the wound open and not allow any healing to take place.
Please dont let the disappointments and frustrations of 2007 colour your thinking for the coming year. We have a good list, a good coach AND we have wonderful supporters.
I'm excited!
have a good one folks!
Dave
( God help me)
