WXV: Mexico City Suns

[Maca24]

Dual Position Player Changes:

Adam Goodes: Mid/Fwd > Fwd
Jimmy Bartel: Mid > Mid/Fwd
Daniel Merrett: Def > Def/Fwd
Dylan Addison: Def > Def/Fwd
Darren Pfieffer: Fwd/Mid > Mid

[Jay]

Looks good Maca! Not to mention adding Hrovat and Membrey!!! :D

[Maca24]

Club Recruiting:

NDS #18 Nathan Hrovat



NDS #21 Tim Membrey



NDS #46 Daniel Currie

NDS #66 Josh Prudden

NDS #84 Aaron Davey

NDS #88 Jamie Bennell

NDS #91 Joel Wilkinson

NDS #93 Aaron Carter

[Jay]

Great stuff mate. Hrovat at pick 18 was awesome

[Maca24]

Great stuff mate. Hrovat at pick 18 was awesome

Thanks man. Hopefully we made some good decisions. :)

[Maca24]

Offseason Club News:

Bit of off season news with Brendan Goddard retaining the Suns captaincy for 2013.
Wasn't the best year for Brendan despite finishing equal 4th in the Velasquez Medal, but we predict a better year ahead.
Luke Hodge and Adam Goodes will remain Vice Captains with their leadership being invaluable, we just hope they can get on the park more often. Cain Velasquez Medallist Ivan Maric joins them as Vice Captain replacing Jimmy Bartel in the group.

We are also proud to announce our 2nd sponsor with Corona beer joining Miami Heat. We are very proud to be sponsored by both. The season ahead looks very promising for Mexico, as we look to retain our 2012 Premierships in Seniors and Reserves.
Go Mexico!

[ossie85]

Is the Mullet feeling the pressure after Sandi's latest injury setback?

[Maca24]

Is the Mullet feeling the pressure after Sandi's latest injury setback?

The reigning Best and Fairest will be fine :)
Our goal is to manage Sandi and make sure he is 100% fit upon return. No rush.

[Maca24]

Out with the old, in with the new

Assistant Coach Jayman has left the Suns to head coach the Pacific Islanders, taking over from highly valued coach C4.
Bad news for the Suns, but with this comes good news, with the appointment of new Assistant Coach SydneyRox!
We at Mexico were very impressed with SR's application for the Pacific and are pleased to have him on board.
Welcome SydneyRox! :)

[ossie85]

Great stuff by the suns!

[Maca24]

Preseason observations:

Ready to explode:
Brendan Goddard - Has been the best player so far in the preseason. Exciting year ahead for Mexicos skipper.
Steele Sidebottom - Continues to grow as a player, with a great preseason so far.
Jimmy Bartel - Shaken off the hand injury that held him back last year, looks like getting back to his best.
Mark Lecras - 4 goals on the weekend, not bad for a man coming off an ACL.

Look like improving:
Mark Baguley - More midfield time looms, and a serious contender for a spot in the XV.
Jordan Russell - New club means more opportunity. Made the move from Moscow and should get opportuny off half back.
Aaron Davey - Small forward role this year means potential to increase his average.
Daniel Currie - New ruckman drafted in, will be a solid back up for Maric and Sandi.

Injuries/Niggles:
Luke Hodge - Apparent knee soreness, wait and see
Brian Lake - Slight niggle, should be fine for round 1
Nick Riewoldt - Few niggles, should be fine for round 1
Adam Goodes - Slight niggle, hopefully right for round 1
Jarrad Waite - 2-4 weeks
Aaron Sandilands - 8 week Hamstring

[Maca24]

Sandilands ahead of schedule:

Mexico Ruck Aaron Sandilands is ahead of schedule with his recovery from a hamstrong injury in the preseason.
Originally the injury was considered an 8 week rehabilitation period, scheduling Sandi back at approximately Round 6.
However, club medicos have done some miracle work with Aaron now expected back by Round 2-3.
Great news for the Suns, and we look forward to seeing the reigning BOG in the Grand Final back on the field.

[ossie85]

Could be a finals specialist type ruck like Clarke Keating

[Maca24]

Injury Report:



News has gone from bad to good, and now once again to bad regarding Aaron Sandilands. The Mexican Ruckman now requires surgery and is out for at least 3 months. It looks likely that Sandi will do his thing and return in the finals, where he is vital too our premiership aspirations! We wish him all the best with his recovery.

More bad news with Mark Lecras breaking his arm on the weekend. Lecca is scheduled for a 4-6 week recovery period. Jarrad Waite is also 3 weeks away while Luke Hodge and Brian Lake are still fighting niggles and could miss Round 2.
Finally some good news with Stewart Crameri surviving hip scans, and will be available for selection. (:

[CrowsFan]

Think you got your info wrong sorry maca. Sandi out for 8 to 12 weeks! Luckily you have Maric too so your rucks won't suffer though. Wishing I didn't trade Griffin now since he will be playing heaps :(