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Lloyd, Hille and Slattery 2009 report cards
<DIV>Matthew Lloyd in his final season was still the club's leading goal kicker with 35-goals. Over his career he was a true champion of the club and the game as an imposing goal-kicker and captain of the club. His 2009 season was rated 6.2/10 down from 7.7/10 in 2008 during which he kicked 62 goals. Lloyd's presence on the field will be missed but it gives the exciting range of young Bomber forwards their chance to shine 2010.</DIV>
Matthew Lloyd in his final season was still the club's leading goal kicker with 35-goals.
Over his career he was a true champion of the club and the game as an imposing goal-kicker and captain of the club.
His 2009 season was rated 6.2/10 down from 7.7/10 in 2008 during which he kicked 62 goals. Lloyd's presence on the field will be missed but it gives the exciting range of young Bomber forwards their chance to shine in 2010.
David Hille’s knee on Anzac Day was all the more disappointing considering he was coming of his best season in 2008.Bomber fans eagerly await the return of the club's number 1 ruckman in 2010
The 28-year-old's short season was rated 3.9/10 down from 8.4/10.Hille will also provide another option up forward with strong lead and hands.
2009
Games - 5
Goals - 1
Kicks - 25
Marks - 15
Handballs – 34
2009 Fans' ranking 3.97 /10
2008
Games - 20
Goals - 19
Kicks - 176
Marks - 103
Handballs - 147
2008 Fans' ranking 8.44/10
2007
Games - 18
Goals - 7
Kicks - 113
Marks - 115
Handballs - 70
2007 Fans' ranking 5.24/10
2006
Games - 21
Goals - 13
Kicks - 136
Marks - 92
Handballs - 164
2006 Fans' ranking 6.83/ 10
Henry Slattery was rewarded for his consistent 2009 season with another top 10 Best and Fairest finish.
He is put on the most dangerous small forward week in, week out and does the job well.
The 23-year-old's season was rated 5.2/10 according to fans down from 6.2/10 (2008), but supporters believe he can further improve this season with a more attacking element in his game.
Exciting young Bomber forward Scott Gumbleton has added six kilograms of muscle to his frame and is fully fit heading into his fourth season at the club according to assistant coach Alan Richardson. Speaking on the new Bomber.tv series, Summer Spotlight - which focuses on the Bombers’ new and emerging stars - Richardson said the club's fitness staff have taken a cautious approach to the 22-year-old's pre-season program.