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CibbuanoMichael vows to fight for his career
May 22nd 2008 23:18
ESSENDON full-back Mal Michael says he will fight to prolong his AFL career, despite last night being dropped from the side that will play Richmond in the 'Dreamtime at the G' clash on Saturday night.
Michael was omitted from the Essendon side, along with Adam Ramanauskas, raising speculation the pair may be moved on at the end of the season as the Bombers aim to rebuild.
Ramanauskas, 27, has fought back from several bouts of cancer, but has struggled this season to cope with tempo of modern football, while Michael, who is in the last year of a two-year deal has had the third-most goals kicked on him of all the full-backs.
Last night Michael said he had not been told by coach Matthew Knights that his opportunities at Essendon would be limited, and that he was keen to continue his AFL career.
"I am keen to keep playing, for sure. I will see what happens after the weekend because I am not sure what they have planned for the future," he said.
"With my situation, it was that there wasn't a role for me (against Richmond on Saturday night), so that's why I am not in the side."
Michael and Ramanauskas will play in the Bendigo Bombers side that will face Coburg at Coburg City Oval on Sunday.
Michael was omitted from the Essendon side, along with Adam Ramanauskas, raising speculation the pair may be moved on at the end of the season as the Bombers aim to rebuild.
Ramanauskas, 27, has fought back from several bouts of cancer, but has struggled this season to cope with tempo of modern football, while Michael, who is in the last year of a two-year deal has had the third-most goals kicked on him of all the full-backs.
Last night Michael said he had not been told by coach Matthew Knights that his opportunities at Essendon would be limited, and that he was keen to continue his AFL career.
"I am keen to keep playing, for sure. I will see what happens after the weekend because I am not sure what they have planned for the future," he said.
"With my situation, it was that there wasn't a role for me (against Richmond on Saturday night), so that's why I am not in the side."
Michael and Ramanauskas will play in the Bendigo Bombers side that will face Coburg at Coburg City Oval on Sunday.
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