Plugger's Back

**liz** · 15th March 2017, 01:33 AM

As a comparison, here's Plugger at the end of 2014.

When Buddy met Plugger - sydneyswans.com.au

**bloodsbigot** · 15th March 2017, 04:30 AM

Originally Posted by Meg

I find it hard to believe that is Plugger in the photo with Sam Reid. He looks worryingly thin.

This is my first thought too. I'm scared it's probably worse than just weight loss, but I hope not.

**AnnieH** · 15th March 2017, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by bloodsbigot

This is my first thought too. I'm scared it's probably worse than just weight loss, but I hope not.

I pretty much asked him if he's ok.
He said that he is fine. He's been training.

What a great night last night was.
One of the best presentation dinners yet.

Jude Bolton had no idea he was being elevated into the HoF. Lynette kept it as a surprise... we didn't get our dinner programs until after it was announced.
He did wonder why his whole family were there, though.

**Plugger46** · 15th March 2017, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by liz

As an aside, I recall one of Lockett's coaches at the Swans (can't recall whether it was Barassi or Eade) commenting on how Plugger was by far the best field kick in the team - mostly at training, since it was rare for him to kick the ball to a team mate, rather than towards the big sticks, during games. The same surely applies to Buddy now. Not the not kicking to team mates - he does that a lot - but that he is by far the best at picking out a team mate in the forward 50. Some of his kicks are exquisite.

I've heard that one as well. His kick to Cressa late in the 1996 Prelim is one that sticks in my mind.

The best of the best.

Incredible how much interest any sighting of him creates some 15 years after he left the game.

**goswannies** · 15th March 2017, 11:11 AM

I recall Plugger was interviewed after a game once when he delivered one of those pin-point passes that hit a teammate on the chest. The interviewer ask him if he wished his teammates could deliver the ball that well to him. Plugger just smiled.

**sfan** · 15th March 2017, 11:17 AM

I would pay plugger whatever he wants if he can teach Sam Reid to kick straight more often with his goal shots!!!!!

**AnnieH** · 15th March 2017, 11:59 AM

I look forward to ALL the forwards pulling up their socks, hitching their undies out of their butts and kicking it straight through the big sticks.

**S.S. Bleeder** · 15th March 2017, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by goswannies

I recall Plugger was interviewed after a game once when he delivered one of those pin-point passes that hit a teammate on the chest. The interviewer ask him if he wished his teammates could deliver the ball that well to him. Plugger just smiled.

I bet Buddy feels the same way.

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Such great news that Plugger is back. Lets hope that we can improve our goal/point ratio. It's a real weakness of ours.

**mattybloods** · 15th March 2017, 03:07 PM

Can't believe he's back at the club! Never saw that coming.

Originally Posted by Meg

He looks worryingly thin.

I was thinking the same at first but had a look at more photos on the website today and you can tell he's not just thin but lots of lean muscle. I don't think his health is an issue. He looks more like a modern AFL forward than he did during his career!

**Auntie.Gerald** · 15th March 2017, 05:35 PM

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i didn't think we would end up with a zombie version of plugger

wow he has lost some weight and the pic with him talking in a suit is scary !!!

lol

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**Meg** · 15th March 2017, 05:41 PM

Well Plugger has spoilt my nickname for Sarah Perkins who plays at FF for the Adelaide Crows women's team. Crows' supporters call Sarah 'Tex' but I call her 'Plugger'. She too uses her body size and weight skilfully to out-position her opposing defender.