Although I am still firmly in the camp that we will keep him, and am very keen for us to do so, it wont be the end of the world if he does go. Have a look at comparable playrs who did leave and see the effect it had on the team. How did....
Geelong go after Ablett left - Premiership
Hawks go after Buddy Left - Premierships
Adelaide go after Danger left - top of the ladder and Premiership favourites
And i think if Dusty does leave we will end up with a trade and a whole lot more back than any of the other clubs recieved in compensation.
Agree. Also believe he will stay.
$1.5m over 6 years will be the tipping point I believe.
In the event that he does leave, we will no doubt be a bit dirty at first, but life, and the club moves forward. I remember being filthy when Ottens left for Geelong, hurt for a while, but we got on with things despite him ripping it up for the Cats.
We will be fine either way, our list is young and exciting, and we need to be talking up
Jack Graham a bit more, this guy is a beast, a full pre-season and this guy is going to get a lot of games for us in the guts
