With a defence wavering on the incompetent and only Gav Lucas as a regular, we needed someone to come in and add some bite to the tackle, some composure under pressure and some experience to a promising team. Clint did that in spades.

 

Not only did the old boy give a boost of confidence to the team, his presence allowed the other defenders around him to improve into the well marshalled, disciplined unit it is today.

 

Amazingly slow, Clint's biggest asset was his ability to read the game. Unfortunately for us and for Clint a minor tumble under the challenge of a 6 year old ended up with Clint being forced into retirement on Doctor's orders.

 

Although we'll all for get what he looks like within a couple of weeks, his name will be on the Hall of Fame for ever. Whilst the Eagles have made several additions to it's defensive unit, we've never quite been able to replace the old duffer.

 

Rumours as a career as Eagles coach are still to be confirmed, despite press reports to the contrary!