Past #43: Aaron Hall - Shinboner #1013 retires after 58 NM games - Thanks Aaron

[Merlin007]

Before this season I’d agree, sh*t even till recently I thought he’d drop off, but I think this is his most complete season. The knock on him has only ever been his defensive side, and ironically he’s playing in defence as our rebound attack player and hasn’t had to defend. It’s actually surprising that teams aren’t playing a defensive forward on him. He’d be a valuable addition to any side that has a solid defence and can cover him. His drive off half back has been excellent. I want him at North because I think our stingy defence is perfect for him but teams will come knocking. He’s not slowing down. Imo he has 3-5 years of top shelf footy left in him. The question will be if other clubs offer him more coin and if we think he’ll be in our next tilt.

yeah, I should have added of course he's entitled to an extension, I just wouldn't go overboard; one is fair, maybe two with triggers

 

[El Capuano]

Has been an absolute gun this year, and has become a vital piece of our game plan. Also seems to be a great mentor for the younger ones and just looks happy to be out there on the field - sign him up for at least 2.

 

[hurricane]

yeah, I should have added of course he's entitled to an extension, I just wouldn't go overboard; one is fair, maybe two with triggers

Based on this season there are no shortage of clubs who’d offer him two years.
As you said, we shouldn’t go overboard but we need to be realistic, too. He has played consistently good football, has (IMO) made a significant impact on the team and has a skill set which is hard to replace.
I can’t see him not being offered two.

 

[the flying ham]

I'm a bit old-fashioned - Aaron's had one good year out of three, so I reckon he's still a bit in the red on the ledger

One year contracts from now on

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[Chairman Zia]

If he can be injury free, might have 5 more years, heath shaw

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Heath Shaw

Age

38

Ht

183cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.0

5star

K

15.8

5star

HB

5.2

4star

M

6.3

5star

T

2.4

4star

MG

472.4

5star

D

14.5

3star

K

11.0

4star

HB

3.5

2star

M

5.0

5star

T

1.6

3star

MG

244.0

4star

D

13.4

4star

K

9.6

4star

HB

3.8

3star

M

5.8

5star

T

1.4

4star

played til 35...

 

[Kanga Glory]

There should already be a contract in front of him. Aaron has deserved a new contract with the form he has displayed. Might even be top 3 in the Syd

 

[7577969923]

There should already be a contract in front of him. Aaron has deserved a new contract with the form he has displayed. Might even be top 3 in the Syd

Andy Maher suggested he should be in the all Australian squad yesterday.

 

[Lomas]

Andy Maher suggested he should be in the all Australian squad yesterday.

He's a Carlton man, you know how they are about half back flankers.

 

[7577969923]

He's a Carlton man, you know how they are about half back flankers.

Happy to spend about $1.5 million per year and a top ten pick on just two. Hally had a far better year than both of them.

 

[shimaburnsgrieg]

2 years for mine - and a third with triggers - he is just coming into the peak of his career - cannot afford to lose him as the only bloke that can run and carry out of the back half

 

[Devington]

I'm in the one year camp, maybe with triggers. This isn't meant to diminish his contribution, just list management strategy when looking at demographics at the foot of a rebuild. I doubt anyone will displace him over the pre season, but we need to have the right setup in place to allow younger players to take their chances.

We let Higgins go because we weren't prepared to guarantee him the years he was after, knowing we had decided to rebuild and the kids became the priority. Many of us are happy, or at least ambivalent, about Kelly not coming because it means there are more midfield spots for the younger blokes. IMO it's the same with most of the 30 and over crew. Typically if their form warrants another year, then they should get it. But I'd rather not be offering much more than that to too many of them because opportunity cost can and will bite you in the arse eventually.

All that said... He's looked more consistent than ever and I've been impressed with how he's slowly brought more defensive qualities into his performances as the year has gone on. He can shank the odd kick, everyone can, but his ability to evade players and run the ball forward 20 meters before kicking long is such a great attribute. He absolutely shreds defensive zones.

 

[DANMAN]

Give him a 2 year deal . As done everything asked of him this year . Kudos to Noble for the master stroke and kudos for Hall , changing his role so late in his career.

 

[Ischenko]

His defensive work has improved. It’ll never be perfect, but can recall him outbodying players to mark and winning one on ones: the thing is he keeps his feet, which is so so so important for a half back. One year with triggers for two to keep him hungry.

 

[Errol Street]

why would u give a bloke who it as his peak and is relatively injury free 1 year.

 

[hotchilli]

1 year with triggers for a second seems pretty reasonable for his age I'd say.

 

[ferball]

I'm a bit old-fashioned - Aaron's had one good year out of three, so I reckon he's still a bit in the red on the ledger

It just so happens this year is the one year he's had where he has been able to breathe properly. He doesn't disappear out of games anymore and that probably has alot to do with it.

 

[ferball]

Before this season I’d agree, sh*t even till recently I thought he’d drop off, but I think this is his most complete season. The knock on him has only ever been his defensive side, and ironically he’s playing in defence as our rebound attack player and hasn’t had to defend. It’s actually surprising that teams aren’t playing a defensive forward on him. He’d be a valuable addition to any side that has a solid defence and can cover him. His drive off half back has been excellent. I want him at North because I think our stingy defence is perfect for him but teams will come knocking. He’s not slowing down. Imo he has 3-5 years of top shelf footy left in him. The question will be if other clubs offer him more coin and if we think he’ll be in our next tilt.

If he's got 3-5 years left they better think he'll be part of our next tilt.

 

[Val Keating]

If he's got 3-5 years left they better think he'll be part of our next tilt.

My concern would be how hot & cold he’s been over his whole career. One year deals would be ideal imo, I just think another club might come and offer him a 3 year deal and I’m not convinced we should match it. A 3 year deal would be a gamble, even though he’s currently playing outstanding footy.

 

[DesertRoo]

My concern would be how hot & cold he’s been over his whole career. One year deals would be ideal imo, I just think another club might come and offer him a 3 year deal and I’m not convinced we should match it. A 3 year deal would be a gamble, even though he’s currently playing outstanding footy.

So many puns with misdiagnosed, taking a growth out of his nose earlier and he might’ve been a Brownlow medal winner with the Suns.


It’s always been the issue with him, he looks effortless, so people are jumping up and down why he doesn’t do it every week. Well at a guess a small cold caused nasal passage to be blocked so he can’t breathe. Now he looks effortless week in week out..

He's a weapon back there, and probably got a lot of footy left in him the way he plays.

Hell I’d be giving him three years and a management fee for every draftee he lets lodge at his house after TT.

 

[King Corey]

2 years fair for both parties.

 

[ferball]

2 years fair for both parties.

Realistically I think that is about right.

 

[ferball]

My concern would be how hot & cold he’s been over his whole career. One year deals would be ideal imo, I just think another club might come and offer him a 3 year deal and I’m not convinced we should match it. A 3 year deal would be a gamble, even though he’s currently playing outstanding footy.

2 years with potential options to extend would cover that.

 

[Val Keating]

2 years with potential options to extend would cover that.

I could live with that but depends on the coin

 

[Whippet1]

Here’s another way to look at it. I reckon plenty of clubs would love to have Hall the way he has played this year. Whatever Saad was doing at the Bombers Hall is doing similar IMO. 30 is the new 25. Plenty of miles left in the legs. 2 at least.

 

[RossHenshaw]

2 years fair for both parties.

He’s definitely enjoying his new role down there . I think he’s also got his body right as well