Atkinson MUST be retained

[DC]

Cant let this guy go and years end.

He is better than Jetta and others. Looks very promising. Got a lot of balls the way he plays, not afraid to back himself, plus got good speed. I like the look of his game.

[robbie67]

I think the last 2 weeks have sewn up a new contract for him. He is a terrific bonus, and really suits our game style.

[Mrs Mercuri]

How good has he been... career saving couple of games. Not afraid to dash and carry the ball and some of the goal saving tackles were outstanding!!!!

Makes our end of season changes even more difficult to predict.

[grassy1]

What a game for him to STAND and DELIVER!

[Jazz_84]

must not delist this fella, massive promise this lad, need his services in 2010

[bombercol]

Atkinson has had a great couple of games.

I think our club has moved forward a great deal and the grim reaper's decisions at years end will be difficult ones.

[billyduckworth]

Been wondering for a while why he wasn't played until so late in the year. Now he has come in, has definitely proved his worth. Nash would have to be a certainty for delisting now.

[jimmyc1985]

Definitely have him over NLM (i see them as similar players). His skills are a bit dodgy but every time he's come into the side, he's done his bit.

[Mrs Mercuri]

Definitely have him over NLM (i see them as similar players). His skills are a bit dodgy but every time he's come into the side, he's done his bit.

Yes Natrat turns the ball over a bit under pressure but over the past 2 weeks his attack on the footy has been crucial. His evading work out of a Riewoldt tackle in the last quarter was sensational. There is definately room in the team for both of them.

[BenDoolan]

"Rowan" is a f***'n ripper. Love the way he goes about it. He busts his guts to do everything he possibly can. Good on him, and I hope he stays.

[s'dreams]

If only our VFL team could cough up more players like Aitkinson ... Two good weeks! Crucial from 2nd quarter onwards.

Like how he backs himself.

Cheers - STI

[robrulz5]

His skills have improved alot this year. Atkinson and Dempsey will be great to watch running off half-back.

[rockhole]

Pumped up his tyres all year. Rapt to see him get a start and perform.

[Madden]

He's been great.

There were a few criticisms though. He coughed up the ball badly in the last which lead to a Saints goal. And he should have done better in that final contest with Riewoldt (go back and watch the tape).

But he's been sensational in these last few weeks. Strong, composed, quick.

[robrulz5]

He's been great.

There were a few criticisms though. He coughed up the ball badly in the last which lead to a Saints goal. And he should have done better in that final contest with Riewoldt (go back and watch the tape).

But he's been sensational in these last few weeks. Strong, composed, quick.

I noticed that while watching the replay this morning, he probably could have got there but was probably totally stuffed like most of the team.

[Windy_Hill]

He's been great.

There were a few criticisms though.

He coughed up the ball badly in the last which lead to a Saints goal

. And he should have done better in that final contest with Riewoldt (go back and watch the tape).

But he's been sensational in these last few weeks. Strong, composed, quick.

Yep, but then so did Watson and he's a superstar

[j-mac31]

Couldn't believe it took so long to get him into the team.
Great that he is in now and will go some way to covering for Dempsey for a couple of weeks.