Josh Bruce

[Gershwin]

I really think this bloke is an excellent recruit.

"10.57AM 12-11-2013
New St Kilda defender Josh Bruce admits he needs to bulk up in order to play on the biggest key forwards in the AFL.

When asked where he sees himself in the Saints backline, Bruce said he wants to nail down a permanent key position post.

“Key defender on the first or second tall. Obviously I’ve got a bit of athleticism and I’m able to play all three posts down there but ideally on the bigger, more athletic type players,” Bruce told 1116 SEN on Tuesday morning.

“I think I need to put a couple more kilos on, I’m sitting at 96 kilos at the moment, they want me to put a couple more kilos on so I don’t get pushed around by the gorillas in the goal-square,” he said.

Bruce, who has played 14 games in two years with GWS, was traded to the Saints for pick 48 during the AFL trade period.

The 21-year old said he was excited at the prospect of linking up with former Giants assistant coach Mark Williams, should Williams be appointed as the Saints’ new senior coach.

“He’s a great teacher… He would be very adept at teaching a group like this and steering us hopefully towards a premiership in the next few years.

“As I’ve said all along, ‘Choco’ is a great mentor and if he were to come I’m sure he would do a good job as well as all the other guys that are in the mix, that are all highly qualified assistant coaches as well,” Bruce said.

The rangy defender said it was unfortunate that Watters was axed, but Watters’ employment was not the deciding factor in wanting to join the Saints.

“I joined the Saints for the club, not for the coach, I think that’s the most important thing,” he said.

Bruce predicted that former teammate Jeremy Cameron would be a handful to defend in future years.

“He’s naturally athletic. His speed for a big fella is unparalleled, especially at GWS.

“His overhead marking ability, he’s clean hands, obviously he’s got elite skills at well – he’s the full package so he’s going to be playing good footy for many years to come,” he said"

[howlinwolf]

Thanks for that.
I've been impressed with what he's had to say on radio so far. Sounds like an intelligent man.

[saintbrat]

http://www.sen.com.au/display-article-2 ... ints/62502

Link with audio

I note Josh and Bruce are also doing some of club photo shoot

[Dr Spaceman]

I note Josh and Bruce are also doing some of club photo shoot

I thought Josh was Bruce

[kalsaint]

I really think this bloke is an excellent recruit.

"10.57AM 12-11-2013
New St Kilda defender Josh Bruce admits he needs to bulk up in order to play on the biggest key forwards in the AFL.

"Obviously I’ve got a bit of athleticism and I’m able to play all three posts down there but ideally on the bigger, more athletic type players,” Bruce told 1116 SEN on Tuesday morning.

“I think I need to put a couple more kilos on, I’m sitting at 96 kilos at the moment, they want me to put a couple more kilos on so I don’t get pushed around by the gorillas in the goal-square,” he said.

Bruce predicted that former teammate Jeremy Cameron would be a handful to defend in future years.

“He’s naturally athletic. His speed for a big fella is unparalleled, especially at GWS.

“His overhead marking ability, he’s clean hands, obviously he’s got elite skills at well – he’s the full package so he’s going to be playing good footy for many years to come,” he said"

I'm ecstatic to have this young bloke in the team. His attitude seems great, recognises his development to match other skilled forwards and he's got leadership ambition too.

His comments do reinforce the need for 3 quality midfielders in the upcoming draft to support Billy Longer to ensure he doesn't have to battle massive opposition attacks from waves clearances in midfield battles.

These 2 guys are key to our future with Luke Delaney providing to competitiveness needed in defence.

[saintbrat]

I note Josh and Bruce are also doing some of club photo shoot

I thought Josh was Bruce

oops Billy......
darn those double first name players......
Jack Steven
Farren Ray
Sam Gilbert
Dylan Robert(son)
Sebastian Ross
Tom Lee
Rhys Stan(ley)
Daniel Mark(worth)

and Josh Bruce..
and the triple named - Trent Dennis Lane.. all have been used as some point in time used as first names....

[satchmo]

I note Josh and Bruce are also doing some of club photo shoot

I thought Josh was Bruce

oops Billy......
darn those double first name players......
Jack Steven
Farren Ray
Sam Gilbert
Dylan Robert(son)
Sebastian Ross
Tom Lee
Rhys Stan(ley)
Daniel Mark(worth)

and Josh Bruce..
and the triple named - Trent Dennis Lane.. all have been used as some point in time used as first names....

Farren Ray only has one first name.

[saintspremiers]

If Bruce needs to bulk up maybe he'll be a slow starter like Lee but may come good later in 2014

[Beekay]

Farren Ray only has one first name.

haha


couldn't ever imagine calling my kid Farren.

Sebastian is pretty bad too. Up the same tree as Francis, Gabriel, etc..


Thank God for the Aussie wit, and depth of thought, when giving out far more bearable nicks like "Seb".

[luc1966]

Bruce speaks very well