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CibbuanoGumbleton re-signs with Bombers
May 16th 2008 14:08
ESSENDON forward Scott Gumbleton has signed a two-year deal which will see him at the Bombers until the end of the 2010 season.
The highly rated Gumbleton, who was taken with the No. 2 pick in the 2006 NAB national draft is an important part of the Bombers future according to coach Matthew Knights.
“We believe Scott is a prodigious talent and will be an important part of our future,” Knights said.
“He is happy and developing in the Essendon environment and is forming great relationships with our players and staff.
“This signing sends a very positive message to our supporters because Scott has shown faith in the club and the young players around him that they will come through together as a group.
Knights said once Gumbleton overcomes his current injury woes he will be a key component in the Bombers forward line.
“When you look at the importance of quality forwards in the competition and you see that he is almost 199cm tall, very agile and with good endurance, he could present problems for opposition teams when he gets himself right,” he said.
“Scott has done the rehabilitation work with his hamstring injuries and our staff have been focusing on building him up to be stronger in the lower back and through the core to be able to cope with the rigors of AFL footy.
“In regards to his current knee injury he sustained at training, he is now doing straight line running with no problems and is progressing well to come back in 2-3 weeks."
The highly rated Gumbleton, who was taken with the No. 2 pick in the 2006 NAB national draft is an important part of the Bombers future according to coach Matthew Knights.
“We believe Scott is a prodigious talent and will be an important part of our future,” Knights said.
“He is happy and developing in the Essendon environment and is forming great relationships with our players and staff.
“This signing sends a very positive message to our supporters because Scott has shown faith in the club and the young players around him that they will come through together as a group.
Knights said once Gumbleton overcomes his current injury woes he will be a key component in the Bombers forward line.
“When you look at the importance of quality forwards in the competition and you see that he is almost 199cm tall, very agile and with good endurance, he could present problems for opposition teams when he gets himself right,” he said.
“Scott has done the rehabilitation work with his hamstring injuries and our staff have been focusing on building him up to be stronger in the lower back and through the core to be able to cope with the rigors of AFL footy.
“In regards to his current knee injury he sustained at training, he is now doing straight line running with no problems and is progressing well to come back in 2-3 weeks."
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