Retired # 5: Brent Stanton - Essendon VFL Head Coach

[Doss]

Ah.

I love trade period.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Was only a few dayss ago where Dodoro mentioned Stanton wants to be a 1 club player.

Cant see him leaving tbh.

 

[citizen-erased]

If Stanton stays, what role does he play?

He surely can't keep doing what he has been over the last 24 months - as there are young guys almost at a standard where they will go past him for an outside running role in 2016.

3 games a year at 30 possessions doesn't make him a stand out player - it makes him a guy with potential. Someone who's played 200+ games with potential is a dangerous concept for any team, as lack of consistency means you always have to incorporate a plan B for the player.

As much as Brent is lauded for his tank, has the time come for him to hold down more of a dedicated role? Can anyone see him in the third forward spot, taking over the Ambrose position?

He's pretty good forward in that he knows where to get into space, pushes up and down the ground like a good HFF, and is a great kick.
But i also think Goddard is better for this role as he is better in the air
Stanton in the Cross/Boyd role off the HBF works for me

 

[daffo]

Stanton must continue to play on the wing. He doesn't have the required foot skills/vision to play off the half back line. We require creative players there (such as a bob murphy). Our best is Goddard/Hibberd etc.

He plays really well as a link up player.

 

[Vindicater]

Can't wait to see him running around again.

Gets alot of grief but is one of our best.

 

[yaco55]

Has Stanton signed a new contract ?

 

[Shane Hird]

nothing has been announced yet

 

[efcboy]

I get the feeling the club has delayed Stanton contract waiting to see if they could land a coup and sign a gun player. If for example securing Dangerfield was reliant on clearing some salary cap space then guys like Stanton could be squeezed out.

 

[Shane Hird]

We're getting Dangerfield..awesome

 

[Doss]

If only.

 

[The Bomb]

Waiting to speak to the new coach before signing anything.

 

[abers47]

Waiting to speak to the new coach before signing anything.

Aparently North have offered him 2 years.

 

[Beerfish]

Aparently North have offered him 2 years.

Source?

 

[abers47]

Tony Sheehan on Twitter

 

[abers47]

Sheahan

 

[Shane Hird]

What can Norf bring to the table?

 

[lenny2013]

What can Norf bring to the table?

Stanton is a free agent, hopefully we could jag band 2 compo though.

 

[84859300]

What can Norf bring to the table?

Atley..

 

[Shane Hird]

Atley..

He'll do. Let's get the deal done pronto!

 

[eth-dog]

Also; next year we have a tighter I/C cap. Players with the aerobic capacity of Stants will be vital.

 

[Shane Hird]

Also; next year we have a tighter I/C cap. Players with the aerobic capacity of Stants will be vital.

But but but..he has no pace. At all.

That's not good.

 

[eth-dog]

But but but..he has no pace. At all.

That's not good.

But but but... He will outrun just about anybody in the last quarter.

 

[kelvin_sheedy]

The mythical Stanton gut running. Only evident in pre season time trials.

 

[Shane Hird]

The mythical Stanton gut running. Only evident in pre season time trials.

Oh it's no myth. Stanton has the tank of a Sam Mitchell and can run all day.

He's our Sam Mitchell!

 

[Doss]

I love hyperbole.