Past #6: Taylor Garner - delisted end '21 - 49 NM games/37 NM goals - go well Garns

[Gasometer]

just sad when a centre break and kick to an unmanned player, is Play of the Week for us

But looked who kicked it to him. I don’t know if it was chance that LDU kicked it there but I tell you what, I am 20 years sick of seeing helicopters out of the centre

 

[The acurate one]

I'm torn on Garner. Yes he's hellishly hard to keep on the field, but that attack on the man and dynamic movement, hmm.

Reminded me of my much referenced Andrew Swallow 2017 games, where his body looked shot but he was the only bloke driving into opponents with any urgency.

Fwiw Garner looks in very good condition.

I had him shipped off, he stays bad hammies and all, cause half our squad can't actually play.

 

[King Corey]

I had him shipped off, he stays bad hammies and all, cause half our squad can't actually play.

Mate he stuck a tackle, held a mark and kicked a goal.

You can't delist a bloke who's now clear favourite for our Best and Fairest.

 

[Ether]

He was literally the only forward who had separation on their opponent in that clip.

He can thank LDU hooking the kick to CHF for that. His opponent (and everyone else) was headed to the flank anticipating the kick going there.

 

[DunderHead]

we have a lot of players ready to be delisted at years end. Depends on what is available as to how deep we’ll go.

Garner may stay for another year if we don’t find much in the market to replace him with.

 

[MrBlueandWhite]

I don't see the harm in a 1 year contract. Was actually nice to see one of our forwards leading towards the ball carrier and being in front for the quick kick i50.

 

[The acurate one]

Mate he stuck a tackle, held a mark and kicked a goal.

You can't delist a bloke who's now clear favourite for our Best and Fairest.

yes good point he's currently equal third on goals per game averages in 2020

 

[King Corey]

yes good point he's currently equal third on goals per game averages in 2020

You mount a strong case TAO's Last Dancer.

Fine - 2 year deal with triggers for a 3rd.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Darren Crocker & Taylor Garner

 

[Only Forwards]

Darren Crocker & Taylor Garner

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As a quick calculation it's 103 vs 44 over the same time span on the list.


I've compared him to Taz as well and even as injury plagued and fork stuck in as Taz was he had still played more to the same point in his career.

We may keep Taylor, we may not, there is zero indication his ability to stay on the park is going to improve.

 

[Pykie]

He's the first guy I want to shoot out of a cannon because of the 40 odd games we've got out of 8 years of investment.

But he's also the first guy I want to stick on the rookie list for another season as he can still offer something if he ever gets fit.

Put it this way, I'd rather a fit Garner over Ziebell as that permanent forward in 2021.

So, so frustrating.

 

[Snake_Baker]

I have a suspicion he'll make the cut.

 

[Roosurgence]

I had him shipped off, he stays bad hammies and all, cause half our squad can't actually play.

That’s the Garner dilemma. At full fitness he is better than 3/4 of the list, including our Captain.

The issue is that he can’t get on the park consistently.

If he goes somewhere else and can stay on the park, how do we like our egg, because we will be scraping it off our faces.

There is no doubt that a club will take the punt that they can get him right, because his ceiling is very high.

 

[LB2Snake]

Sounds ridiculous but massive game for TG this week.....even backing up for 2 weeks in a row will make a diff.

 

[Roosurgence]

Sounds ridiculous but massive game for TG this week.....even backing up for 2 weeks in a row will make a diff.

I’m tipping him to play well, have a great preaseson and break down early next year.

Garner is the massive tease. I can’t make my mind up if I want us to keep him or not?

 

[Only Forwards]

I have a suspicion he'll make the cut.

Given we played him last game I think you're right.

But it's a long way from where we are to even regular contributor at the level.

 

[Roosurgence]

Garner coming off no footy was one of the few players last week that could actually burst away from his opponent or traffic.

It’s a punt, but I would rather take a punt on someone with his ceiling than keep a list clogger as depth.

 

[Shinboner1]

I don't see the harm in a 1 year contract. Was actually nice to see one of our forwards leading towards the ball carrier and being in front for the quick kick i50.

Issue is he takes up a crucial list spot in a rebuilding team and he wont get games on field when TT, curtis and mahoney come back on field so he'll be back to the reserves.

 

[Roosurgence]

Issue is he takes up a crucial list spot in a rebuilding team and he wont get games on field when TT, curtis and mahoney come back on field so he'll be back to the reserves.

I think you are confusing Taylor Garners ability with his durability?

If he is fit he is best 22.

 

[Devington]

Issue is he takes up a crucial list spot in a rebuilding team and he wont get games on field when TT, curtis and mahoney come back on field so he'll be back to the reserves.

We have 20 uncontracted players. We can't shitcan all of them in one go even if we needed to. A LOT of one year contracts are going to be given out soon, lol.

 

[The Filth Wizard]

Given we played him last game I think you're right.

We've been playing Wood for five or so weeks straight now and we certainly haven't been fattening up that pig.

 

[Shinboner1]

Given we played him last game I think you're right.

Giving him a couple of last games to finish off his career.

 

[ThePezDispenser]

Oh man there goes Hrovat

Haha. Good to know you eventually got your man!

 

[koshari]

He's the first guy I want to shoot out of a cannon because of the 40 odd games we've got out of 8 years of investment.

But he's also the first guy I want to stick on the rookie list for another season as he can still offer something if he ever gets fit.

Put it this way, I'd rather a fit Garner over Ziebell as that permanent forward in 2021.

So, so frustrating.

neither are a great set shot.

 

[Kangaroo Cat]

Doesn't Garner also work with the AFLW side? I support the one year contract possibly with triggers, i like him and how he goes about it. Who knows he might even have a healthier run next year , I'd delist our medical team before him