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Just my opinion, I don't think he's good enough to force his way back into the side even at full fitness. I hope he proves me otherwise...
He's been out all year from an ACL. TRB knew this would happen and signed him anyway. What could've changed in the past 12 months? If they did delist him, people would think "Why didn't you do this 12 months ago?"
 

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He's been out all year from an ACL. TRB knew this would happen and signed him anyway. What could've changed in the past 12 months? If they did delist him, people would think "Why didn't you do this 12 months ago?"
In terms of getting back into the side, Howlett, Zaharakis, Heppell and Myers have all come on as midfielders, with more kids in the wings. As for why he got a contract (and why he'll probably get renewed), they did just offer another year in the VFL to McVeigh. List management hasn't exactly been ruthless lately.
 

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In terms of getting back into the side, Howlett, Zaharakis, Heppell and Myers have all come on as midfielders, with more kids in the wings. As for why he got a contract (and why he'll probably get renewed), they did just offer another year in the VFL to McVeigh. List management hasn't exactly been ruthless lately.
I disagree. I think TRB see something for the future in Priz and he'll cement his place in the 22 next year, off HB
 
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I disagree. I think TRB see something for the future in Priz and he'll cement his place in the 22 next year, off HB
I think Prismall off half back is an awesome idea. People say his footskills aren't great but he kicked the ball very well last year, and reads the play pretty well.
 

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He's been out all year from an ACL. TRB knew this would happen and signed him anyway. What could've changed in the past 12 months? If they did delist him, people would think "Why didn't you do this 12 months ago?"
My opinion of him is the same as it was 12 months ago when he was borderline best 22. I'm not advocating the club delist him as there's plenty ahead on the chopping block, I'm just not sure he's in our best side (particularly if we are planning to pick up a Moloney/Caddy over the trade period). Happy for him to be tried off half back in the ressies next year and see how he goes from there if he can't make it in the midfield.
 

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People rave about Myers' footskills- Prismall last year had better DE
Just about the worst stat around.
Prismall will never ever be able to kick like Myers. Ever. While he's not precision kick by any means, his boot is actually an attribute that adds something to the side that we just don't have otherwise.
Prismall just won't
ever
have that.
Even if he holds onto it slightly more.


Can't you see that?
 
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