List Mgmt. 2013 Trading & Free Agency

[Elder van Berlo]

Riley wasn't contracted was he? And Jaensch is. And if we'd cut Graham our backup ruckman would be the basketballer who spent all of last year in the SANFL reserves. As uninspiring as Graham is, at least he's played AFL level. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big fan of Aiden, but he also plays in our strongest position, and Jaensch does used to actually possess a decent kick, which is something we lack.

EFA

 

[Crowfoot]

"It's not over with yet. There is still a rookie spot being offered at Adelaide and with the pre-season draft there might be an opportunity somewhere else."

http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2013/11/09/327172_ntsport.html

 

[WaynesWorld19]

http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2013/11/09/327172_ntsport.html

Why isn't he still training at an AFL club to impress b4 PSD and rookie draft .......curious?

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

Riley wasn't contracted was he? And Jaensch is. And if we'd cut Graham our backup ruckman would be the basketballer who spent all of last year in the SANFL reserves. As uninspiring as Graham is, at least he's played AFL level. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big fan of Aiden, but he also plays in our strongest position, and Jaensch does actually possess a decent kick, which is something we lack.

No point having a decent kick if you can't get your hands on the pill

 

[Schulzycrow]

After reading the article re Bling. Wouldn't be too surprised if after he's had a chance to think it through he took the offered. O'Brien might be another. I can't remember if Tuck had been discussed, but he'll probably go before the rookie draft anyway.

 

[azza77]

Riley wasn't contracted was he? And Jaensch is. And if we'd cut Graham our backup ruckman would be the basketballer who spent all of last year in the SANFL reserves. As uninspiring as Graham is, at least he's played AFL level. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big fan of Aiden, but he also plays in our strongest position, and Jaensch does actually possess a decent kick, which is something we lack.

Jaensch is finished as an afl footballer, he will never make it and you can hold me to it. Apart from his above average kicking skills he offers very little. Riley on the other hand is still very young, a clearance and tackling machine and gives 110% all the time. Would have had a much better chance at making it at afl level.

Would have kept graham for back up purposes but 11/10 i would have paid out jaensch and delisted him rather than ditch Riley.

 

[mcday]

Jaensch is finished as an afl footballer, he will never make it and you can hold me to it. Apart from his above average kicking skills he offers very little. Riley on the other hand is still very young, a clearance and tackling machine and gives 110% all the time. Would have had a much better chance at making it at afl level.

Would have kept graham for back up purposes but 11/10 i would have paid out jaensch and delisted him rather than ditch Riley.

Don't get me wrong, I agree that Jaensch is all but cooked. I think nearly all of this board would agree with that. Regardless, I can sort of understand why the club did what they did, though I can't really condone it. At least Riley will have more of an opportunity with Melbourne than he did with us, inside midfield is still our strongest position.

 

[mattymac]

Was just watching channel 2 news for the first time in forever and they had Polec finishing way back in port's 3k run and Hinkley having a stern talk to him as soon as he pulled up. Afterward Hinkley said he was laying down the law about whats required at this level. Going to be interesting to see how he responds

 

[Tex200]

Was just watching channel 2 news for the first time in forever and they had Polec finishing way back in port's 3k run and Hinkley having a stern talk to him as soon as he pulled up. Afterward Hinkley said he was laying down the law about whats required at this level. Going to be interesting to see how he responds

I just posted on the non AFC thread that Hinkley gave him a public serve on SEN too

 

[spenze]

Was just watching channel 2 news for the first time in forever and they had Polec finishing way back in port's 3k run and Hinkley having a stern talk to him as soon as he pulled up. Afterward Hinkley said he was laying down the law about whats required at this level. Going to be interesting to see how he responds

Yep, he's already played the "I wanna go home card" because folk expected him to earn his money

 

[cmndstab]

It'll probably be the best thing for him. You see it all the time - a young kid gets shitty with being asked to work instead of coasting by on talent.

But when he goes somewhere else and starts to hear the same message again, usually the kid wakes up.

 

[Marty64]

Now dont get all logical on us cmndstab

 

[Sanders]

It'll probably be the best thing for him. You see it all the time - a young kid gets shitty with being asked to work instead of coasting by on talent.

But when he goes somewhere else and starts to hear the same message again, usually the kid wakes up.

Usually it makes no difference.

People are who they are

 

[spenze]

Usually it makes no difference.

People are who they are

I dunno man, Angwin changed when he was given a second chance by Carlton

 

[adelaidecrows]

Don't get me wrong, I agree that Jaensch is all but cooked. I think nearly all of this board would agree with that. Regardless, I can sort of understand why the club did what they did, though I can't really condone it. At least Riley will have more of an opportunity with Melbourne than he did with us, inside midfield is still our strongest position.

If we had no reserves team next year I would agree, Jaensch would be gone. The one thing the reserves will provide is a better selection guide at where players are at and players cant be hidden and forgotten at their respective SANFL clubs. I truly think due to the reserves set up we can no longer write players off.

 

[cmndstab]

Usually it makes no difference.

People are who they are

Once they finish maturing fully into adulthood, you're generally right.

In their early 20s? Not at all.

 

[Sanders]

Once they finish maturing fully into adulthood, you're generally right.

In their early 20s? Not at all.

maybe I've missed all these talented players dogging it for the first few years & then turning it all around to realise their potential?

 

[huludicidal]

I dunno man, Angwin changed when he was given a second chance by Carlton

Yeah he went from "lazy drug ****ed knob" to "lazy drug ****ed kleptomaniac knob".

An inspiring transformation.

 

[Sanders]

Yeah he went from "lazy drug ****** knob" to "lazy drug ****** kleptomaniac knob".

An inspiring transformation.

Sarcasm detector on the fritz?

 

[huludicidal]

Sarcasm detector on the fritz?

Nope, merely expanding on the lolz.

 

[adelaidecrows]

I would suggest 'weeding out an Angwin' is the title to every AFL clubs interview questions to new draftees.

 

[Deaneus!]

Somewhere, Laurence Angwin just thought about 'weed'.

 

[Elder van Berlo]

Ha, my gf used to work at Maccas - Angwin came along as the Crows rep on McHappy Day.

Apparently he was particularly happy...

Insert your own munchies joke here

 

[Mattrox]

Usually it makes no difference.

People are who they are

I agree. It is rare that a kid turns things completely around. I have been working with 16 to 18 year olds for a long time. I can count on one hand the kids who had issues of some kind that caused under performance and with guidance and assistance turned things around. On the other hand I couldn't name all the kids who had potential but could not turn over a new leaf despite the same support and encouragement.

The motivated kids always performed at a high standard, even those with less natural talent/ability.

 

[Bob Neil]

Ha, my gf used to work at Maccas - Angwin came along as the Crows rep on McHappy Day.

Apparently he was particularly happy...

Insert your own munchies joke here

Surely someone at the club had a sense of humour to send Angwin along to Maccas on McHappy Day!!