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Yeah it was mentioned on saturdays ABC TV coverage they won a lot of games by 10pts or less and the games they lost were by similar marginsI think they won about 6 or 8 games by less than a kick.
Should be a good game, we know we can match it with Port as we have done so before, but a lot of our players haven't played in a final before. It will be interesting to see how they respond to that intensity against an opponent that has a lot of mature bodies in the lineup.
On the plus side we will probably be fielding our strongest side for the year, and have a heck of a lot to play for, one step from a GF if we can win this. Should be a great game.
I'm doubtful about that, to be honest. I think that if you're a senior AFL listed player and you're not cracking it for a shot in the Ones (Hogan, Byrnes, Wojak, Bathie), you're not going to be retained next year. Gillies will probably want to move on. I can't imagine that the other rookies would be dropped in a hurry and retirements will most likely mean that there will be enough list turnover to satisfy both club and league.Dont forget there would be some contracts on the line.
Could see Burbury getting a real contract, that said.I'm doubtful about that, to be honest. I think that if you're a senior AFL listed player and you're not cracking it for a shot in the Ones (Hogan, Byrnes, Wojak, Bathie), you're not going to be retained next year. Gillies will probably want to move on. I can't imagine that the other rookies would be dropped in a hurry and retirements will most likely mean that there will be enough list turnover to satisfy both club and league.
Which begs an interesting question - what is our strongest side? Is it as many AFL listed players as possible? Or do we shuffle the likes of Blicavs to the side and put in some mature VFL guys?Should be a good game, we know we can match it with Port as we have done so before, but a lot of our players haven't played in a final before. It will be interesting to see how they respond to that intensity against an opponent that has a lot of mature bodies in the lineup.
On the plus side we will probably be fielding our strongest side for the year, and have a heck of a lot to play for, one step from a GF if we can win this. Should be a great game.
Could see Burbury getting a real contract, that said.
Surely it's beyond doubt that Walker will be recruited For Realz at the draft table. I do see your point though.Really? Stringer, Sheringham, Walker & Simpkin all have been promoted to the senior list during the season ahead of him.
Surely it's beyond doubt that Walker will be recruited For Realz at the draft table. I do see your point though.
I think they're allowed three years - Majak Daw is the proof of that.Seems that way. Club has an interesting call on Stringer also...
From what I've seen (the odd VFL game), Burbs has improved a lot this season, will be the club be able to keep him on the Rookie List for a 3rd season?
Where does everyone think the rookies sit?
Stringer (3rd year rookie) - Promote/Trade/Delist.
Walker (2nd year rookie) - Promote.
Burbury (2nd year rookie) - Retain/Delist.
Simpkin (2nd year rookie) - Promote/Retain/Delist.
Bathie (2nd year rookie, unregistered player) - Retain/Delist.
Eardley (1st year rookie) - Retain.
Sheringham (1st year rookie) - Retain.
Blicavs (1st year rookie, unregistered player) - Retain.
They are the potential scenarios and my inklings in bold for the debatable ones. Simpkin and Burbury are really knife edge ones. Simpkin is mature age, limited upside but has shown that he is capable of playing a role at AFL level. With the age profile of our list maybe another year on the rookie list if he wants it. Burbury switched from Rowing, has done ok at VFL level but has he done enough, do the club see anymore upside in him. Bathie I believe is outside the list like Blicavs and thus only costs us $$$ rather than salary cap or list space so maybe he holds on due to our lack of key defenders.
Trades aside, I'd be definitely keeping walker and stringer on the senior list. Bathie blicavs and eardley all show they have a future for mine, will probably only keep one of Simpkin or sheringham while burbury has been a favorite of mine for a while, would hate to see him finally get his chance and take it in different colors. Can we keep all but one? Probably not but I think its a good crop we've got, as shown by our vfl position. Retirement's and trading and the tightness of our list may decide some of these boys futures as much as their talent and promise. Will trust the club to get it right though. As they do.Where does everyone think the rookies sit?
Stringer (3rd year rookie) - Promote/Trade/Delist.
Walker (2nd year rookie) - Promote.
Burbury (2nd year rookie) - Retain/Delist.
Simpkin (2nd year rookie) - Promote/Retain/Delist.
Bathie (2nd year rookie, unregistered player) - Retain/Delist.
Eardley (1st year rookie) - Retain.
Sheringham (1st year rookie) - Retain.
Blicavs (1st year rookie, unregistered player) - Retain.
They are the potential scenarios and my inklings in bold for the debatable ones. Simpkin and Burbury are really knife edge ones. Simpkin is mature age, limited upside but has shown that he is capable of playing a role at AFL level. With the age profile of our list maybe another year on the rookie list if he wants it. Burbury switched from Rowing, has done ok at VFL level but has he done enough, do the club see anymore upside in him. Bathie I believe is outside the list like Blicavs and thus only costs us $$$ rather than salary cap or list space so maybe he holds on due to our lack of key defenders.
Where does everyone think the rookies sit?
Stringer (3rd year rookie) - Promote/Trade/Delist.
Walker (2nd year rookie) - Promote.
Burbury (2nd year rookie) - Retain/Delist.
Simpkin (2nd year rookie) - Promote/Retain/Delist.
Bathie (2nd year rookie, unregistered player) - Retain/Delist.
Eardley (1st year rookie) - Retain.
Sheringham (1st year rookie) - Retain.
Blicavs (1st year rookie, unregistered player) - Retain.
They are the potential scenarios and my inklings in bold for the debatable ones. Simpkin and Burbury are really knife edge ones. Simpkin is mature age, limited upside but has shown that he is capable of playing a role at AFL level. With the age profile of our list maybe another year on the rookie list if he wants it. Burbury switched from Rowing, has done ok at VFL level but has he done enough, do the club see anymore upside in him. Bathie I believe is outside the list like Blicavs and thus only costs us $$$ rather than salary cap or list space so maybe he holds on due to our lack of key defenders.
Surely the experience of playing finals against seasoned senior players can only help their development.Which begs an interesting question - what is our strongest side? Is it as many AFL listed players as possible? Or do we shuffle the likes of Blicavs to the side and put in some mature VFL guys?
I think only Stringer and Walker have earned promotion. Not convinced Simpkin will be retained - was recruited on the back of being a Victorian state player and has never quite regained that form. What's his future ceiling? Same with Burbury. Club historically has been pretty ruthless with rookies.