Retired # 5: Brent Stanton - Announced retirement - 24/8 - Now a development coach at Carlton - 10/10

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This guy has reached his ceiling, as a senior player he should step up in our biggest game in years and just didn't do a thing.

Losing a footrace against a ruckman for the ball just says it all about this guy
 

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This guy has reached his ceiling, as a senior player he should step up in our biggest game in years and just didn't do a thing.

Losing a footrace against a ruckman for the ball just says it all about this guy
Had the equal 2nd most tackles in the team for the night. 19 touches too. Pretty standard Stanton game, bit down on touches but nothing too dramatic.
 

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His ball use is atrocious. Doesn't think, just slams it on the boot.

Has no pace, as demonstrated tonight, and seems to not really have much in the tank anymore.

I've stood up for him for years, but I just don't see his upside anymore.
 

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I don't think it's our style. He just looks completely cooked, even overcooked. What's happened to his much talked about fitness and endurance? We should look to play him under 5 games next year. Blood Edwards and keep his ass out of the team. I'm sorry Stants you've given a lot to this club but as an experienced member of the team you should be ashamed of your performance tonight
 

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Some players are built for VFL.. but never convert to AFL level.

Some players are built for regular season.. but never do it on the big stages.

Stanton is one that just doesn't seem to handle the heat. Went absolutely missing tonight. Terrible.

If it is true and he is close with Hird.. then lets hope he can turn the ship around. Shame because we missed his run and carry badly this season.
 
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