HP's Unique's: Ryan Gamble

[Justin Bieber]

Summary: Ryan Gamble
Team: St Kilda     Birthdate: 23 Sep 1987
Height: 184cm     Weight: 78kg
Recruited: Glenelg 
Games: 29           Goals: 39 

This young 23 year old has been touted highly by many to be a good solid forward pocket. But in such a tough team like Geelong, it would be quite hard for anybody to break into their team even with their forwards not being Superstar quality. Playing only 24 games in 5 seasons with Geelong. Rolled the dice this off season demanding to be moved in search for more gametime. This plea landed him in the National Draft which saw St. Kilda pick him up quite cheaply. However, would this be better than Geelong as it is a team in it's Premiership Window.

Although he's been given limited opportunities thus far, His season in 2008 showed us he may have potential when he averaged 72.6 points over 13 games. Still being in his early 20's, still has time to grow and perhaps blossom at a new home where he will hopefully get games. And he should be reaching his peak soon and could prove to be a good buy if he lives up to all his potential.

The Crystal Ball:
Based on m0nty's fanplanner
Price: $192,200
Position: Forward

If anybody is looking for cheap forwards, could be a suprise packet. Price is decent and could gain around 200k if playing.

Decision:
Considering he is under 200k hopefully, could find a spot in my team. Although shortlisted for now depending on if he will fit into the Saints lineup. Some are saying he might slot into the Forward pocket along with Milne with Kosi and Stanley rotating rucks. If he is going to get games, I will seriously look at him. With a midfield like the saints, their won't be any trouble for deliverance into the forwards.

So will you take a Gamble on Gamble?

[roo boys!]

Unlikely, but if he does get some game time could be a decent downgrade target for the bench...

[Master Q]

Love the idea of HP's Uniques and nice write-up, but I'm staying away from Gamble.

[ridley]

rather have him than eddy in my team if i was lyon

[Justin Bieber]

Well, Saints do have to improve their second tier players and depth and Gamble was brought in to do so.

Thanks Q. First one up so a bit patchy.

[MajorLazer]

I don't think he will do much SC wise.

Very unlikely.

[Boomz]

From what Lyon said the other day he is part of their plans & should get games so I'll wait & see how he goes pre-season.

[MajorLazer]

What price will he be though?

[Boomz]

190 odd in the Fanplanner...

[MajorLazer]

Ok. Think I'd rather have a rookie to save a bit of money.

[Master Q]

190 odd in the Fanplanner...

$192,200 to be exact.

[MajorLazer]

Thanks Q.

[Justin Bieber]

I have his fanplanner price in the opening post :P.

[MajorLazer]

Sorry wasn't concentrating. :P

[benjy251090]

Probably too expensive not knowing his full ability, if, however, he is really cheap come Feb I may jump on him, could be a Gumby