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CibbuanoGehrig's future in doubt
May 17th 2008 00:16
THE future of St Kilda forward Fraser Gehrig remains in limbo following yet another disappointing performance against Collingwood at Telstra Dome last night.
Gehrig, who has been dropped once already this season, managed just seven possessions and one goal in the Saints' nine-point loss.
The 32-year-old, who was re-drafted by the Saints with pick 57 in last year's national draft after retiring at the end of last season has managed just nine goals and 32 possessions in five matches in 2008.
During his post-match press conference St Kilda coach Ross Lyon said Gehrig's form was a concern.
"It is a concern, clearly it's a concern," he said.
"We really respect Fraser and we want to give him every opportunity but he will be really disappointed (by his performance)."
Lyon hinted that Gehrig's ageing body was no longer capable of competing at AFL level.
"His body is not what it was and it's frightening what can happen in six months," he said.
Despite Gehrig's poor form Lyon said no decision had been made on the 260-game veteran and that the club would sit down with Gehrig and discuss his future.
"I feel like I have given Fraser every opportunity," Lyon said.
"Now we will assess his body and his mind and ultimately it's what best for St Kilda."
"Father time catches up with you and at four (wins) and four (losses) we have got some youth to come into the side."
"You all saw the performance (of Gehrig) tonight and over the last few weeks Fraser has been keen to have a crack at it but we always said at the right time we will sit down and review it."
"But until I get to Fraser and talk about it, there is no conclusion either way."
Gehrig, who has been dropped once already this season, managed just seven possessions and one goal in the Saints' nine-point loss.
The 32-year-old, who was re-drafted by the Saints with pick 57 in last year's national draft after retiring at the end of last season has managed just nine goals and 32 possessions in five matches in 2008.
During his post-match press conference St Kilda coach Ross Lyon said Gehrig's form was a concern.
"It is a concern, clearly it's a concern," he said.
"We really respect Fraser and we want to give him every opportunity but he will be really disappointed (by his performance)."
Lyon hinted that Gehrig's ageing body was no longer capable of competing at AFL level.
"His body is not what it was and it's frightening what can happen in six months," he said.
Despite Gehrig's poor form Lyon said no decision had been made on the 260-game veteran and that the club would sit down with Gehrig and discuss his future.
"I feel like I have given Fraser every opportunity," Lyon said.
"Now we will assess his body and his mind and ultimately it's what best for St Kilda."
"Father time catches up with you and at four (wins) and four (losses) we have got some youth to come into the side."
"You all saw the performance (of Gehrig) tonight and over the last few weeks Fraser has been keen to have a crack at it but we always said at the right time we will sit down and review it."
"But until I get to Fraser and talk about it, there is no conclusion either way."
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