Giansiracusa awaits report

[The Coon Dog]

He has a fair bit to prove so this injury isn't great news for him or the club. Lets hope that he can somehow maintain his fitness.

To who? The people on an internet forum, or the coaching staff?

[LostDoggy]

To who? The people on an internet forum, or the coaching staff?

To everyone really but mainly himself. He hasn't developed into the footballer that he is capable of in fact he has slipped back to the pack a bit. There are of course some injuries that have hampered his career but a few years back when he wrecked a finger he was in line to challenge for the B&F and hasn't reached that standard since.

I'm a fan of his but this injury might not allow him to show everyone what he is capable of and he does need a good season and we need a good one from him.

Could you enlighten me why what I said has attracted the "people on an internet forum" response?

[The Coon Dog]

Could you enlighten me why what I said has attracted the "people on an internet forum" response?

I believe Gia attracts far more criticism that he deserves.

Talk to people at the club & it's all positive, particularly the leadership he displays, which is in stark contrast to the derogatory comments that appear about him from 'people on internet forums', hence my comment.

I get sick & tired of Gia being maligned about his softness, or lack of leadership etc... when Gia never fails to go when it's his turn, runs much more than people realise to create space etc..., is prepared to sacrifice his own game for the sake of the team without many noticing.

It just appears he's an easy target, tho those who really know don't feel that way!

[BulldogBelle]

I'm a fan of his but this injury might not allow him to show everyone what he is capable of and he does need a good season and we need a good one from him.

The injury will definitely slow him down a little and will put him behind the 8 ball so to speak in that it hampers his pre-season. I do agree with you though he needs to have a good season.

[hujsh]

I believe Gia attracts far more criticism that he deserves.

Talk to people at the club & it's all positive, particularly the leadership he displays, which is in stark contrast to the derogatory comments that appear about him from 'people on internet forums', hence my comment.

I get sick & tired of Gia being maligned about his softness, or lack of leadership etc... when Gia never fails to go when it's his turn, runs much more than people realise to create space etc..., is prepared to sacrifice his own game for the sake of the team without many noticing.

It just appears he's an easy target, tho those who really know don't feel that way!

I remember in the NAB Cup when he played in the middle and got a fair bit of the ball but my dad (a Geelong supporter with no Gia influence) said he was hopeless. People just seem to not like him.

I do think he has dropped back a bit this year after his 06 was actually great when he was fit (which is hard when everytime you have a good game you get injured for 3-4 weeks) but he is always learning. Ever since he missed a game winning goal against the Tigers his accuracy for goal has improved, especially at the important moments.

I was surprised when i heard the leadership qualities that the club says he has because he doesn't seem like a leader.

I have said this before but Gia seems to have made a habit of playing well when we lose which makes his performance seem less spectatular but suggests to me that he is worth his spot in the side.

[GVGjr]

I remember in the NAB Cup when he played in the middle and got a fair bit of the ball but my dad (a Geelong supporter with no Gia influence) said he was hopeless. People just seem to not like him.

I do think he has dropped back a bit this year after his 06 was actually great when he was fit (which is hard when everytime you have a good game you get injured for 3-4 weeks) but he is always learning. Ever since he missed a game winning goal against the Tigers his accuracy for goal has improved, especially at the important moments.

I was surprised when i heard the leadership qualities that the club says he has because he doesn't seem like a leader.

I have said this before but Gia seems to have made a habit of playing well when we lose which makes his performance seem less spectatular but suggests to me that he is worth his spot in the side.

Gia is an assertive member of the team and that is why he is regarded as a leader. I have been to club functions and training sessions etc and the players listen when Gia is speaking. He is also very dedicated.

I agree with the comment I highlighted.

[aker39]

I see Nathan Brown was in the group as well.

I think I read last week that he was in the Bridal Party.

[LostDoggy]

I think I read last week that he was in the Bridal Party.

I think it was reported that he was a groomsman

[FrediKanoute]

S does anyone know how his scan went?

[BulldogBelle]

S does anyone know how his scan went?

As far as I know there hasn't been any updated news results.

[Dry Rot]

As far as I know there hasn't been any updated news results.

Any official updates since then?

[BulldogBelle]

Any official updates since then?

No, nothing as yet.

[LostDoggy]

Get On The Case Barry!

[al_smith07]

I spoke to gia today straight after he went to see his specialist, He was relived and said the results come back better than expected.

[FrediKanoute]

Hooray!!!!! Great news for Gia nad the club. Having him at the start of the season will be a bonus!