Yeah it reads well but doesn't paint the whole picture. We leak inside 50s and we definitely try to utilise Rich on the rebound. Not saying he's a spud but he just has to offer more for the wage he is on. His previous few seasons were poor so this season probably looks good in comparison but still a long way to go. As this is a trade thread I personally can't see anyone willing to take on his remaining contract, but if someone did I wouldn't be disappointed if he left. It won't happen though.
Think you are confusing me for some one else. I said he was limited in the role he is being asked to do, I didn't list his limitations like others have. I also agreed that it would be good to replace and/or move Rich, but pointed out both are not possible. Haven't offended me, just think people need to step back and look at the big picture and understand where the club is at, what is possible and what is not, and most of all, have some patience.
In regards to the footywire link, check marks stat cause you will see Docherty and yoe and hurley but no rich so one stat doesn't make a defender
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I checked clangers and Rich is the number 1 ranked back flanker...
Didn't say you listed limitations but you did say he had " limitations ". 8 years. Thats a lot of patience
Has he? Didn't see an article over it.
Can you post the article of it. Can't find it anywhere.
You might want to go and inform the Bombers fans on their board as they haven't heard about it.
DARCY Parish is keen to stay at Essendon, but won't be worried if his contract talks continue to drag out as he remains unsigned beyond this season.
The emerging Bomber's initial two-year deal with the club expires at the end of this year and, alongside key forward Joe Daniher, Parish is among Essendon's most important re-signings.
The club moved to extend his deal last season but was unable to come to an agreement, with protracted discussions continuing.
As the season edges closer to the halfway point, some rivals are surprised the Dons haven't yet been able to lock away Parish, who has played 27 of a possible 29 games since landing at Essendon as its prized No.5 pick at the 2015 NAB AFL Draft.
But the 19-year-old said he sees himself staying in the red and black.
"Obviously there's a bit of contract talk going around, but it's not something I'm really focused on. I'm just focused on playing good footy and enjoying my time here at Essendon," Parish told AFL.com.au.
"My managers are going through that with the club at the moment, so hopefully we get it done pretty soon because I obviously have no intentions of leaving the club, because it's been great so far and I'm loving every minute of it. Hopefully we get it done soon."
Parish has taken no time to establish himself as a key part of Essendon's future, after averaging 20.7 disposals in his debut season and finishing fourth overall in the NAB AFL Rising Star award.
Bush boy Darcy Parish is looking forward to the Country Festival game. Picture: AFL Photos
He understands the longer he stays out of contract for next year the more speculation about his future will arise, but the Geelong Falcons product is confident an extension will get sorted.
"I'm one of those blokes who doesn't get too fazed by too many things. I think it will all take care of itself in the end and I'm really looking forward to hopefully getting a deal done and locking it away," he said.
Parish has had a consistent start to this season, with standout performances coming in the Bombers' wins over Hawthorn (in round one) and Collingwood (round five) when he gathered 25 disposals in both outings.
On Saturday night he will face Geelong in the Powercor Country Festival game. Parish grew up on a farm in Wensleydale in Victoria – his father Glen is a shearer – and said the contest will mean plenty to country communities.
"It's great to be recognising the country and all of the farmers who work so hard pretty much all their lives out there," he said.
"It's great to have this game for them. Coming from the country myself, I've been there and watched dad do all the hard work, and been out there myself helping him out. It's great and dad will probably be there enjoying the atmosphere as well."
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hmm... Aish like. GONE
Could you imagine the uproar in Victoria!! It would be spectacular!
Not really. Actually I feel it is one of the more important things. Instils a sense of entitlement if we are overpaying average players just because we have to. Why work harder than others when you can earn a truck load of cash? Team mates see this and it creates a divide among the playing group and not to mention other players will start putting their hands out for more and more cash (see Green , Rocky and Taylor for example). We have to provide incentives to get these players to improve... I know it's hard thing to motivate blokes in a shit team to look to the future with hard work behind them but giving them an extra 200-300k a year more than what they are worth isn't the answer.
I would just love for us to pull a rabbit out of a hat.
Are you sure you're not thinking of Daniher, pretty sure we would've seen the news if Parish had re-signed.
