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CibbuanoMixed day for Saints
October 10th 2008 06:15
IT has been a mixed day for St Kilda with the club securing the services of Western Bulldogs midfielder Farren Ray and announcing the re-signing of ruckman Michael Gardiner, small forward Stephen Milne and youngster Robert Eddy.
They also said their final goodbye to veteran Robert Harvey, who will join Carlton in 2009 in a development coaching role.
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon said Ray, who played 75 games for the Dogs, will be a valuable addition to the Saints’ midfield.
"He will really add to our midfield run and our flexibility and he can play at half-back to release (Jason) Gram and (Brendon) Goddard (to other roles) and that was the rationale behind the decision and clearly we still can take six picks into the national draft," Lyon said.
Meanwhile the Saints announced that Gardiner, Milne and Eddy had all signed contract extensions keeping them at the club for 2009.
"They each bring something unique to the team and we look forward to seeing what they have to offer from season 2009 and beyond," Lyon said of the trio.
Meanwhile, St Kilda chief executive Archie Fraser said the club were both sad and excited about Harvey’s decision to begin his coaching career at the Blues after an illustrious playing career.
"It is with a heavy heart but excitement and optimism for Robert that he becomes a development coach at Carlton from next season," Fraser said.
"Harvs will always be a favourite son of the Saints and while we did offer Robert a full time position at the club next year, he decided to expand his experiences outside the club after 21 outstanding years at the Saints and we wish him every success in his new role."
Carlton chief executive Greg Swann said Harvey will play an important role in developing the club’s younger players.
"Robert's record speaks for itself, he has outstanding knowledge of the game, is respected by everyone in football and he will play an important role in assisting to fast-track the development of our young players," Swann said.
They also said their final goodbye to veteran Robert Harvey, who will join Carlton in 2009 in a development coaching role.
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon said Ray, who played 75 games for the Dogs, will be a valuable addition to the Saints’ midfield.
"He will really add to our midfield run and our flexibility and he can play at half-back to release (Jason) Gram and (Brendon) Goddard (to other roles) and that was the rationale behind the decision and clearly we still can take six picks into the national draft," Lyon said.
Meanwhile the Saints announced that Gardiner, Milne and Eddy had all signed contract extensions keeping them at the club for 2009.
"They each bring something unique to the team and we look forward to seeing what they have to offer from season 2009 and beyond," Lyon said of the trio.
Meanwhile, St Kilda chief executive Archie Fraser said the club were both sad and excited about Harvey’s decision to begin his coaching career at the Blues after an illustrious playing career.
"It is with a heavy heart but excitement and optimism for Robert that he becomes a development coach at Carlton from next season," Fraser said.
"Harvs will always be a favourite son of the Saints and while we did offer Robert a full time position at the club next year, he decided to expand his experiences outside the club after 21 outstanding years at the Saints and we wish him every success in his new role."
Carlton chief executive Greg Swann said Harvey will play an important role in developing the club’s younger players.
"Robert's record speaks for itself, he has outstanding knowledge of the game, is respected by everyone in football and he will play an important role in assisting to fast-track the development of our young players," Swann said.
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