Delisted #20: Jackson Merrett - not offered a contract for 2019 - 22/8

[Red Black and Blue]

Depending on how many list cuts, I wouldn't mind a one year extension. In the three weeks pre leg break he was probably our best in VFL playing forward.

 

[vast]

Really not sure what the point of keeping him on the senior list would be. I thought he showed some promise early but not come at all really.
Should be delisted.

 

[Killer_Mike]

Good to see he's back running already.

 

[Zach Package]

That oxygen tank gives him strange sexual powers too

 

[Seagrave_Holmes]

Looks likely to stay now based on today's delistings. Hmm.

 

[84859300]

That oxygen tank gives him strange sexual powers too

 

[DERO]

Looks likely to stay now based on today's delistings. Hmm.

I was surprised that he managed to stay on the list last year when he could not crack a side full of top-ups. Pretty surprised that he is still there.

 

[Red Black and Blue]

If he stays I'm not that surprised, probably earned his way into the 22 the week he got injured.

 

[number 75]

If he stays I'm not that surprised, probably earned his way into the 22 the week he got injured.

I hope you are joking ?, probably lucky he has a talented brother at the club !. Surely he's had more than enough chances, I hope he proves me wrong though.

 

[Duckworth]

I hope you are joking ?, probably lucky he has a talented brother at the club !. Surely he's had more than enough chances, I hope he proves me wrong though.

At this point it's more about is he better than a pick in the 100s (signed for 2 years) or waiting until next year. If he comes good, that a bonus, but not really a loss to the club by him staying either.

 

[Vander18]

At this point it's more about is he better than a pick in the 100s (signed for 2 years) or waiting until next year. If he comes good, that a bonus, but not really a loss to the club by him staying either.

It's actually about whether he represents better value than Howlett or Bird.

 

[Duckworth]

It's actually about whether he represents better value than Howlett or Bird.

Not anymore. (FWIW I would have kept Bird for another year).

 

[Red Black and Blue]

I hope you are joking ?, probably lucky he has a talented brother at the club !. Surely he's had more than enough chances, I hope he proves me wrong though.

Not joking, went to three of his last four games and was inarguably our best forward over that period. He moved deep forward and was dangerous one on one. Was named 2nd and 3rd best in 2 of his last 4 games and was well on the way to another in the game he broke his leg in. He isn't best 22 with our new acquisitions but close enough to worth keeping, especially over Green.

 

[Vander18]

Not anymore. (FWIW I would have kept Bird for another year).

Sorry - I missed "at this point. "

You are correct.

 

[blitzer]

Instead of keeping him on the list - try to sneak a ruck late in the draft (as all the clubs tend to wait for the rookie draft now). I'd rather take my chances with a late pick ruckman than keep Jerrett on the list any longer. Is legitimately just wasting time. Will never get a game in the seniors ahead of the current players. Couldn't even crack the team regularly in 2016.

 

[Alfred E Neuman]

Instead of keeping him on the list - try to sneak a ruck late in the draft (as all the clubs tend to wait for the rookie draft now). I'd rather take my chances with a late pick ruckman than keep Jerrett on the list any longer. Is legitimately just wasting time. Will never get a game in the seniors ahead of the current players. Couldn't even crack the team regularly in 2016.

As far as ruckmen go, we’ve already got Bellchambers, Luey, Draper, Lavender and Smack. That’s enough for now?

 

[JuniorWatch]

Instead of keeping him on the list - try to sneak a ruck late in the draft (as all the clubs tend to wait for the rookie draft now). I'd rather take my chances with a late pick ruckman than keep Jerrett on the list any longer. Is legitimately just wasting time. Will never get a game in the seniors ahead of the current players. Couldn't even crack the team regularly in 2016.

Not sure about getting another ruck but agree with the sentiment.
Would much rather see us pick up an inside mid slider (say this years Dylan Clarke or Jack Graham) than keep him on the list.

 

[The Donners]

As far as ruckmen go, we’ve already got Bellchambers, Luey, Draper, Lavender and Smack. That’s enough for now?

More than enough. Current, readymade backup and future whatever - time will tell.

 

[freddy mercury]

He delisted yet??

 

[Snake Charmer]

Not joking, went to three of his last four games and was inarguably our best forward over that period. He moved deep forward and was dangerous one on one. Was named 2nd and 3rd best in 2 of his last 4 games and was well on the way to another in the game he broke his leg in. He isn't best 22 with our new acquisitions but close enough to worth keeping, especially over Green.

Greens a heaps better forward and a heaps better player at AFL level.

 

[eDPS]

Tom Browne reporting that he has been delisted, mentioned Port Adelaide as a club to pick him up

 

[Capt Hindsight]

Tom Browne reporting that he has been delisted, mentioned Port Adelaide as a club to pick him up

Where did he say that?

 

[DonsRule]

Where did he say that?

Apparently within this

 

[eDPS]

Where did he say that?

7 news

 

[Capt Hindsight]

Apparently within this

Lol Port get rid of reasonable depth players and then go after Thomas, Jackson Merrett and Mullett. They are better off getting kids or state league stars.