The Werribee Football Club has been informed by James Podsiadly that he has rejected the club’s new contract offer and will be continuing his football career with the Geelong Football Club in 2009.
In his 6 years at Werribee, James achieved a great deal:
· 150 VFL games, more than 100 of those with the Tigers.
· Represented the Big V on 4 occasions, once as vice captain.
· Won the Frosty Miller Medal as leading goal kicker in the competition,
· Won two club Best and Fairest Awards
· Won the J.J Liston Trophy in 2008.
He was captain of the club for the past two years, leading the club to the 2008 Preliminary final beaten by the eventual premiers by less than 2 goals.
James also had the full support of the club during his attempts to break into the AFL, at the Western Bulldogs and Richmond.
Despite that, and the very reasonable and lucrative offer made to James by the Tigers, he has decided to pursue his football and his future with Geelong.
President John Nicol said “ While the club is disappointed that such an outstanding contributor as James, who was recently made a life member, has made this decision to go to Geelong. He thanked him for his service to the club and wished him all the best for his future at Geelong and beyond. Like all past players James is always welcome at Bartercard Oval.
The club wants to assure its supporters and sponsors that the Werribee Football Club is a very committed group and will continue to develop players for the future, players who represent Werribee at the highest level on and off the field and enjoy the continuing success of the club.
Last Modified on 06/11/2008 19:11