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NormDavis To Fly Free With Swans
August 24th 2006 12:29
It was announced today that Nick Davis, after so many weeks on the outer, was placed back into the Sydney’s Swans side when they face up against the Brisbane Lions on Saturday night. It has been a wise move on Roos’ behalf, and personally I think that it is not a moment too soon that Davis is able to join the fold that he was an integral part of in 2005.
No one can deny that Nick Davis was a key cog in the Swan’s premiership. With only moment remaining on the clock in the semi final against Geelong, Davis rose head and shoulders above the competition and in the space of mere minutes, he was able to lead his team towards the rest of the finals, and ultimately towards the Premiership Cup.
But his performance this season was a far cry from his final term heroics last season. Struggling with his form, and in turn harbouring his team from making any serious impact on the ladder, the selection team had no choice but to drop him after their loss to Adelaide in Round 14. It is a common occurrence, and any player knows that if his form slumps for a reasonable amount of time, then he does face a small stint on the sidelines.
However Davis did not take it as gracefully as he should have. Talking to the press, he used terms such as ‘scapegoat’ and ‘excuse’ to explain why he was omitted. As a result he essentially gave no option for the selection committee but to leave him longer off the list until he realised that whatever the reason he was not selected, it was made ultimately for the best for the squad, something all players of all codes should realise is more important that individual game time.
It find it ironic that Davis will be making a comeback against the Lions, who has been through their own personal turmoil due to their ‘star’ player Jason Akermanis and his performances both off and on the field. Both situations were similar, but the end result could not be more different. Whilst Davis came to terms that he must place his team and their morale above his own personal issues, especially in the public eye, and served his term by improving his form in the reserves and patiently waiting to be called up again.
Akermanis on the other hand could not help himself in making sure that he was more talked about in the club, and not once but twice made sure that his club got a negative light in the media. Now it’s obvious that Davis will be returned with open arms, whilst Aker will be pushed to the first club that wants to deal with his problems.
Personally I think that Davis fully deserves to be back in the squad. True he did speak out of line against his club, and has rightfully held back due to it. But that gave him the time to make sure he returned to his natural form, and made certain that he realised that it has to always be the club morale’s first before any individual, regardless of their past performances. This should be the number one rule they drum into all rookie players, as we have seen time and time again a player speaking out of turn and forcing a bad light on their team, something that is always devastating for the club. Losing morale within the squad ensure that they suffer performance, and speaking out to the media is the worst way to do it. Just see how the Lions have looked this year and tell me otherwise.
Until next time sports fans.
No one can deny that Nick Davis was a key cog in the Swan’s premiership. With only moment remaining on the clock in the semi final against Geelong, Davis rose head and shoulders above the competition and in the space of mere minutes, he was able to lead his team towards the rest of the finals, and ultimately towards the Premiership Cup.
But his performance this season was a far cry from his final term heroics last season. Struggling with his form, and in turn harbouring his team from making any serious impact on the ladder, the selection team had no choice but to drop him after their loss to Adelaide in Round 14. It is a common occurrence, and any player knows that if his form slumps for a reasonable amount of time, then he does face a small stint on the sidelines.
However Davis did not take it as gracefully as he should have. Talking to the press, he used terms such as ‘scapegoat’ and ‘excuse’ to explain why he was omitted. As a result he essentially gave no option for the selection committee but to leave him longer off the list until he realised that whatever the reason he was not selected, it was made ultimately for the best for the squad, something all players of all codes should realise is more important that individual game time.
It find it ironic that Davis will be making a comeback against the Lions, who has been through their own personal turmoil due to their ‘star’ player Jason Akermanis and his performances both off and on the field. Both situations were similar, but the end result could not be more different. Whilst Davis came to terms that he must place his team and their morale above his own personal issues, especially in the public eye, and served his term by improving his form in the reserves and patiently waiting to be called up again.
Akermanis on the other hand could not help himself in making sure that he was more talked about in the club, and not once but twice made sure that his club got a negative light in the media. Now it’s obvious that Davis will be returned with open arms, whilst Aker will be pushed to the first club that wants to deal with his problems.
Personally I think that Davis fully deserves to be back in the squad. True he did speak out of line against his club, and has rightfully held back due to it. But that gave him the time to make sure he returned to his natural form, and made certain that he realised that it has to always be the club morale’s first before any individual, regardless of their past performances. This should be the number one rule they drum into all rookie players, as we have seen time and time again a player speaking out of turn and forcing a bad light on their team, something that is always devastating for the club. Losing morale within the squad ensure that they suffer performance, and speaking out to the media is the worst way to do it. Just see how the Lions have looked this year and tell me otherwise.
Until next time sports fans.
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