Aaron Davey

[DannyJ]

1. GWS?
2. If Melbourne really wanted to get rid of him, I'm pretty sure he could go to a club that paid him less but had Melbourne make up the difference.

True. Like North do with Hale. Much better to get a pick and drop 50% of his salary for a player putting that stuff out.

Could be a win/win.

 

[GhostofJimJess]

Tough players don't wait until Buddy's under a pack and run in with a shifty punch to the face. Possibly the biggest tool in the comp though.

That's certainly not my definition of tough either. But hitting a contest without any concern for your own self-preservation does comprise a large component. And have you seen this kid's suicidal attacks on the ball at times? He's tough to the point of ridiculous ... possibly stupid.

 

[heartbeatstrue]

Mate he's one of the most courageous players in the competition, and to be fair have you seen the size of Rance? The kid is a monster.

Who is Rance?

 

[rose jam]

Who is Rance?

the dude that looks and kicks like Duncan Kellaway

 

[Burzum]

Thank God he re-signed with Melbourne and didn't jump across to us.

 

[Squida25]

That's certainly not my definition of tough either. But hitting a contest without any concern for your own self-preservation does comprise a large component. And have you seen this kid's suicidal attacks on the ball at times? He's tough to the point of ridiculous ... possibly stupid.

All I could think of reading that was Mitch Robinson haha

I don't doubt Rance's courage though, however imo there is a slight difference between courage and toughness.

 

[joeyavalanche]

no good in having the potential to play like leon davis if you have the heart of ashley sampi

 

[Madison]

The match review panel should look at his diving too.

Pathetic. I'd be embarrassed as a Melbourne supporter.

 

[Sylvia Saint]

I don't like to sink the boots into my own players, but gee whiz, this guy epitomizes everything that's wrong at the MFC at the moment.

Would not be surprised to see the next coach make an example of him. You just can't have your supposed leaders putting in the kind of performances Davey has been this year. It's one thing to be in a bad patch of form, but you at least have to look like your trying. Davey looks 100% disinterested to the naked eye!

 

[MightyTiger]

Who is Rance?

 

[Deleted member 98541]

Thread is lacking a Wells vs Davey poll.

 

[Jetta2Goodes]

Obviously he needs to come to the Swans for a career change

 

[tigerfan1961]

the dude that looks and kicks like Duncan Kellaway

You are kidding right. Much as though we loved DK, Rance is soooo far ahead of him it is not funny. Is improving by the year and will only get better.

 

[yirra_kurl]

Do you actually watch footy? No doubt he is. Your vision is clouded because of his hit on Buddy a couple of years ago.

Before I read it in this thread- I had forgotten about his indiscretion on Buddy. But I don't hold grudges against players either. So it has nothing to do with it.

I just don't believe he's even in the top 10 "toughest" players in the comp. That's my opinion. Make of it what you will.

I could easily say that your vision is biased.... but I wont.

 

[deledio7]

Before I read it in this thread- I had forgotten about his indiscretion on Buddy. But I don't hold grudges against players either. So it has nothing to do with it.

I just don't believe he's even in the top 10 "toughest" players in the comp. That's my opinion. Make of it what you will.

I could easily say that your vision is biased.... but I wont.

Fair enough. Your first post was a ridiculous way of expressing your opinion though.

 

[Damon_3388]

As an aside, I love how Alex Rance has gone from future star, to total spud, to future star again with Richmond supporters in the space of the 2009, 2010, and 2011 seasons. His play in each season might have reflected those assessments, but people jump on and off youngsters so quickly.

 

[The Falcon Strike]

And to think he put his hand up to be captain

 

[redmonkeyman]

Followed him with the binoculars today for some time and he has lost his mojo and drive and effort was ordinary at best he generally looks like hes going through the motions.

 

[DalSainter]

he should use that aggression when backing into packs instead of squibbing it all the time

 

[ExTasDeeMan]

Got to be up there for 2011's Most Regressed Player. he'd better be one hell of a bench coach.

 

[GhostofJimJess]

I don't doubt Rance's courage though, however imo there is a slight difference between courage and toughness.

Yeah, fair point Squida. I'd say that (mental) toughness is that capacity to overcome the fear, whilst courage is to perform an act in spite of the fear.

 

[heartbeatstrue]

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[King Of The Hille]

5 years ago he was going to be a superstar.

I remember a final in the 2006 season, where he clicked mentally.....and not in a good way. Hasnt been the same player since that night.

 

[Parquet Court]

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i think you should be concerned about melbournes dearth of tough and courageous big men....rances spoil when pea heart jurrah tried to take it on the chest was inspirational.

46 heart transplants for melbourne next year