Matt Priddis

bwphantom · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 1:39 pm

Been following the WAFL pretty keenly this year and although this guy has been overlooked in 2 drafts he is an out an out star, has all the makings of a fantastic Midfielder...with a few Roookie's likely to be promoted PLEASE PLEASE atleaast have a good look at the guy.

Matt Priddis is his name....good football head, lovely silky skills! surely worth a look....

(Sorry NP hope you don't mind that I stole this)

Here is some more stuff about him.

Scouts Target Priddis

Victorious WA coach Chris Waterman had no hesitation in forecasting an AFL future for brilliant Subiaco midfielder Matt Priddis after his sensational display on Saturday's 58-point victory over Queensland at Carrara Stadium.

Priddis, last year's WAFL rookie of the year, was clearly best a field despite spending the opening 20 minutes on the bench.

After replacing Lions teammate David Robins in attack approaching time-on of the first quarter, the 20 year old wasted little time in asserting his authority and just got better as the game progressed.

He sealed a deserved individual honour with two last-quarter goals, giving him three for the match.

"I think with Pridda, the question mark has always been his pace, but he just keeps finding the ball," Waterman said.

"This will be good for him and I've spoken to a lot of scouts and they're all thinking the same. But I reckon some one will grab him this year.

"Without putting the mocker on him, I think someone will have to eventually grab him because you can have all the speed and strength in the world, but eventually you have to have that player who can get the footy and that's what he's good at.

"You just know with Pridda that if the ball is in his area, he will find it and help out the team because his disposal is so tidy."

Priddis has had a succession of disappointments on draft days, even though he only turned 20 in March.

The latest blow came over summer when he spent time with Adelaide in the hope of being rookie-listed, only to be told at the end of the trial period that the Crows would be exploring other options.

That setback may have let to many youngsters questioning their worth, but not Priddis, who with the support of Subiaco coach Peter German, has backed up last year's excellent form with a brilliant first half of 2005.

"Getting an opportunity (in the AFL) is a big drive, but I've also tried to block it out of my head a bit because of the disappointments, "Priddis said.

"I've missed out on three drafts, so I've tried to forget about it; I'm tiring to enjoy my footy with Subi and at the end of the year we will see what happens."

Priddis joins an illustrious group of WA greats who have won the Simpson Medal, with WA skipper Jaxon Crabb joking that he was calling his fellow midfielder "Simmo" in the final quarter.

"It's a huge honour and something that I really cherish," Priddis said. "Playing state footy is step-up, but it's something that's really enjoyable and having a win makes it even better.

Priddis also praised German for his input on his game.

"Germo's been unbelievable, so professional," he said. "His professionalism has helped me so in all aspects of my game and it's been huge for me, with my confidence and all-round game."

http://www.sfclions.com.au/ArchivedNews/WeeklyNews2005/club_weeklynews-13.06.05.htm

I say bring him over and have him train with us. If good enough then Rookie draft him. What have we to lose. At least we know his body has held up well.

35forever · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 2:24 pm

Yep, sounds good. Saw him in a Wafl game on telly, and he starred.

Johnson#26 · Joined: 18 Dec 2003

Big thread on him in the GD forum.

bwphantom · Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 12:42 am

rand corp · Joined: 06 Feb 2003 Location: south east asia

All clubs have over-looked him for several drafts, so there must be something they see (or don't see) that has prevented anyone from taking a chance on the kid.

Have read that he is as slow as treacle

I believe he has been working with a sprint coach but how much quicker can a slow sprinter get?

bwphantom · Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 3:51 pm

Watched him in the second semi-final last night. Admittedly Subi got flogged. But Priddis was pretty damn good. He was the only reason why Subi were not beaten by more.

Someone will pick him up this next draft guaranteed. Whoever it is will have recruited a strong hard at it midfielder.

I only hope we do!!!

And he will win the Sandover medal hands down.

3rd degree · Joined: 22 Jun 2004 Location: John Wren's tote

Johnson#26 · Joined: 18 Dec 2003

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burnsy17 · Joined: 10 Aug 2003

After watching him play on the weekend i can understand why he's been overlooked....

Disposal was questionable and he looked kind of stumpy and slow....

uuuuu..... The LoneSTAR · Joined: 01 Nov 2004 Location: Under negotiation

bwphantom · Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:31 pm

This just In.

Priddis dominates Awards

Subiaco�s exciting midfielder Matt Priddis has had an exciting week. On Wednesday he was announced the winner of the prestigious WA Newspapers/McInerney Ford WAFL Footballer of the Year.

In a very close contest Priddis won the award with 34 votes from Daniel Gilmour (South Fremantle) on 33 votes and Shane Beros (Swan Districts) on 32 votes. Priddis received a cheque for $5,000.

On Thursday Priddis drew with Daniel Gilmour for the Solace Football Budget Footballer of the Year Award where along with the trophy he received a trip for two to Bali valued at $2,000. Priddis also won the AHG Champion Player Award which is voted on by opposition league coaches

Priddis� team mate, Lachlan Oakley won the Steel Blue Leading Goal kicker Award and the Subiaco Football Club won the Carlton Mid Rodriguez Shield as the Champion Team over the three grades for the sixth time.

Priddis said that whilst he was delighted with the honours he had received he was very much aware that football is a team game and that the club still has unfinished business as far as this years premiership was concerned.

Sandover Medal Speculation Begins

With a number of awards already being announced, including the West Australian Newspapers Footballer of the Year, many may be tipping Subiaco�s Matt Priddis who has already made a definite impression this year.

And for the qualifying final that Subi lost to Claremont.

Priddis was the major force behind the run of success and he became one of the league�s most popular players during the year.

He collected the Simpson Medal as WA�s best player in the interstate clash with Queensland in June while also collecting prizes in three other top WAFL awards.

And on Saturday he was again one of the shining lights on a gloomy day for the Lions by collecting 38 possessions through midfield.

Priddis kept them in the game. And he was seriously tagged. He is worth a chance. I say bring him over to train and if good enough nominate him in the rookie draft. What do we lose???

Northern Pie · We are watching! Joined: 27 May 2001 Location: Queensland

Nice one Burnsy17, you just described the career of Tony Shaw and Lou Richards.......Come on over Priddis....welcome to Collingwood Skip!

Cheers

burnsy17 · Joined: 10 Aug 2003

bwphantom · Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:21 pm

Interesting to see gilmour in that list as well. Maybe we can nab him as part of a Woey trade. He is a dark horse just like Clement. Freo must be blind.

bwphantom · Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:52 pm