Retired #34: Andrew Phillips - Retiring at the end of the 2023 season - 8/8

[Lore]

Contract Status: Out of contract 2023
My Boy Draft 2023: Claim here

 

[BrunoV]

I would have taken a risk on Crauford.

Sydney has basically played 3 or 4 years without a ruckman now. There is a lot to admire about the way Sinclar plays but he's essentially just Shaun McKernan

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Shaun Mckernan

Age

33

Ht

196cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.0

3star

K

8.3

3star

HB

4.7

3star

M

4.5

4star

T

1.8

4star

G

1.0

4star

D

8.4

2star

K

5.6

2star

HB

2.8

2star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.6

3star

G

1.0

4star

D

17.0

5star

K

8.2

4star

HB

8.8

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.2

3star

G

0.2

3star

who doesn't give away free kicks, largely ineffective as tap ruckman. Allir is fodder.

The way most sides played Sandilands they essentially played without a ruckman and it didn't really distort clearances numbers, etc.

I can understand why they've gone with Phillips and it doesn't surprise me but it's unnecessarily conservative. I doubt the presence of Phillips on the list will make one bit of difference to the fortunes of the side in 2021.

As long as he does not get picked in a side with Draper...

 

[JT_the_Man]

I would have taken a risk on Crauford.

Sydney has basically played 3 or 4 years without a ruckman now. There is a lot to admire about the way Sinclar plays but he's essentially just Shaun McKernan

27

Shaun Mckernan

Age

33

Ht

196cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.0

3star

K

8.3

3star

HB

4.7

3star

M

4.5

4star

T

1.8

4star

G

1.0

4star

D

8.4

2star

K

5.6

2star

HB

2.8

2star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.6

3star

G

1.0

4star

D

17.0

5star

K

8.2

4star

HB

8.8

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.2

3star

G

0.2

3star

who doesn't give away free kicks, largely ineffective as tap ruckman. Allir is fodder.

The way most sides played Sandilands they essentially played without a ruckman and it didn't really distort clearances numbers, etc.

I can understand why they've gone with Phillips and it doesn't surprise me but it's unnecessarily conservative. I doubt the presence of Phillips on the list will make one bit of difference to the fortunes of the side in 2021.

As long as he does not get picked in a side with Draper...

They have also had Naismith on the list, he’s just never healthy.

 

[DapperJong]

Sydney are s**t

 

[Bjchan13]

Good enough for a cheap depth guy. We would've had to find another one if he'd left. Shouldnt play any seniors unless Draper is injured or needs a rest. In the VFL he is there to support Bryan while he develops. I think if we dont replace Crauford this off-season we'll need to add another Forward/Ruck next year.

 

[Ati Tude]

Makes sense to do this. If Draper had any meaningful injury it would hurt us over an extended period. Will be a positive sign if he doesn't play a senior game but need some credible backup.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Swans also drafted Knoll in mid season and he must have been bad as he couldn’t even knock Allir out of the ruck

 

[BrunoV]

They have also had Naismith on the list, he’s just never healthy.

They've only used Sinclair and Allir despite alternatives.

Sydney are sh*t

We are too. How many games have they lost because of their ruckman?

Swans also drafted Knoll in mid season and he must have been bad as he couldn’t even knock Allir out of the ruck

At the end of the day it's been Sinclair or bust.

 

[DapperJong]

We are too. How many games have they lost because of their ruckman?

I wouldn't watch them enough to know. But they have been s**t for 3-4 years. They are not an example we should look at in any way.

 

[Mikevk123]

Happy with him staying. Good depth to have to protect Draper and Bryan.

 

[Chief Hopper]

He's been good for us, that Collingwood game he was on fire. Showed how past it Tbell and Zac Clarke were also.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Would be great if he had more Pies games in him but think we’ll see more Dogs/North games. Hopefully never has to play a game

 

[JT_the_Man]

They've only used Sinclair and Allir despite alternatives.




We are too. How many games have they lost because of their ruckman?




At the end of the day it's been Sinclair or bust.

Naismith was number 1 at the start of the year before doing his ACL.

 

[blitzer]

Sensible to keep him for now. It'll be great if he's not required but yeah we know how these things go.

 

[naraku]

No brainer I thought, happy he is staying.

 

[Lore]

 

[eth-dog]

Well done to him.

 

[Old Campaigner]

what's this? I think my facebook blocker is blocking it

 

[Beerfish]

what's this? I think my facebook blocker is blocking it

Baby.

 

[boncer34]

95 games to go.

 

[Lore]

So that’s two players who have/will have kids at the club? Or am I forgetting someone

 

[eth-dog]

So that’s two players who have/will have kids at the club? Or am I forgetting someone

No, that's it (unless Wright or Hind have kids)

 

[Mr Bultitude]

Those dimmies look prime.

 

[Bjchan13]

Those dimmies look prime.

Tommy, Soy or no sauce?

 

[Mr Bultitude]

Tommy, Soy or no sauce?

Steamed, soy.
Fried, as is, but stray dead horse from nearby chips is not unwelcome.

 

[Bjchan13]

Steamed, soy.
Fried, as is, but stray dead horse from nearby chips is not unwelcome.

Spot on