Retired #16: Tayte Pears - Has announced his retirement - 8/9

[Vindicater]

A nothing signing.

Depth player only unless he finds old form somehow.

I fully expect him to be delisted next season after we put a year of development into the KPD we draft.

 

[monty1104]

Couldn't not sign him really, would've left us horribly short of depth in defence.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

We're a tall defender (or two) short, any better options other than Brown? Not too fussed he got a year.

 

[hurlygurdy]

Couldn't not sign him really, would've left us horribly short of depth in defence.

But until the changing of the guard, there is no way he was ahead of Steinberg...

What exactly is he capable of?

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2009-06-30/nab-afl-rising-star-rd-13
Got yo go back a fair way!

 

[frenchfri12]

Does the title really deserve an exclamation mark?

I move the exclamation mark be stricken from the record, as it violates the 8th amendment of the US constitution

 

[84859300]

2nds captain??

 

[CBombers17]

What exactly is he capable of?

Well here's the thing, he was capable of a lot. Was a smooth mover and punched above his weight (or height) as a defender. Loved to run and bounce and neat skills....Was....

Really took it to Fev several times (love the game at the G Where Fev showed him the ball - missed the goal and was beaten the rest of the entire game by Tayte) who was arguably the best forward in the comp.

If they see any possible way he can return to near those levels then he is absolutely worth keeping over Stein.

Put it this way. Tayte pre-injuries was better than Gwilt (whom I like) by a fair margin.

I know I haven't really said anything and oddly enough I think that best describes this 1 year contract. Club may quote me.

 

[Rack Watts]

Kakkle
Here's a bit of a thread on him, before injuries. BrunoV sums up what he was like pretty well.
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/tayte-pears.582565/

 

[Kakkle]

That was in 2009 though, his form 6 years ago is completely irrelevant leading into 2016.

 

[I Remember Bluey]

What exactly is he capable of?

Making you look silly

 

[yodellinhank]

The luckiest unluckiest bloke we've had that I can remember

 

[Rack Watts]

That was in 2009 though, his form 6 years ago is completely irrelevant leading into 2016.

You asked what he was capable of.
Not what's he going to do in 2016.

 

[yodellinhank]

You asked what he was capable of.
Not what's he going to do in 2016.

Is = present tense, was = past tense.

 

[eth-dog]

We're a tall defender (or two) short, any better options other than Brown? Not too fussed he got a year.

Hartley and Uebergang would be as good/better.

 

[Kakkle]

You asked what he was capable of.
Not what's he going to do in 2016.

No. I asked what he is capable of, not he was capable of.

 

[Beerfish]

No. I asked what he is capable of, not he was capable of.

Hang on I'll just get my crystal ball..

 

[Kakkle]

Nice.

 

[Beerfish]

Nice.

Got a better idea? I suppose I could just make some s**t up and post it like it's fact.

 

[Here_we_come]

Got a better idea? I suppose I could just make some s**t up and post it like it's fact.

Or you could give an educated opinion about what he is capable of based on his past performances in 2009, while also taking into consideration the significant injuries and the amount of missed football between then and 2016. I don't think anyone is asking for a crystal ball reader, just an educated and informed prediction.

 

[DapperJong]

Or you could give an educated opinion about what he is capable of based on his past performances in 2009, while also taking into consideration the significant injuries and the amount of missed football between then and 2016. I don't think anyone is asking for a crystal ball reader, just an educated and informed prediction.

I'll give it a go

hes ****ed

 

[Charliebrow 16]

Still have belief that he can be a solid contributor when given senior opportunities. Just needs some confidence in his body and a couple of good moments during games - confidence will rise and it will be invaluable.

 

[Beerfish]

Or you could give an educated opinion about what he is capable of based on his past performances in 2009, while also taking into consideration the significant injuries and the amount of missed football between then and 2016. I don't think anyone is asking for a crystal ball reader, just an educated and informed prediction.

An educated opinion is still a guess. I don't know what he is capable of in 2016 and I don't see the point in guessing.

What I see is a guy who has never given up despite some incredibly difficult challenges. I'm prepared to back him in as a one year signing as depth and I'm pretty sure the sky will not fall if it doesn't work out. If people want to piss and moan about it that's their prerogative but I prefer to be optimistic at this stage.

 

[rumply]

Deserves another year, nothing to see here.

 

[Shane Hird]

Playing for peanuts on a budget rate.

I would've been disappointed if they didn't give him another go.

Makes up for seeing Browne get the slice for me.

All the best for him and hope he stays injury free...or he breaks down and its back to the minor leagues for good.

 

[yaco55]

I'm confident enough about his body, seeing he's got a good run at it for 18 months - He needs to learn to defend again.