Dowler is a great bloke - nice and all that stuff. But he's soft. Unfortunately.
There's no doubt his athletic gifts, or his footy ability, but he doesn't appear to have the psychological make-up of a footballer. Or at least our coaches couldn't unlock it. Remember he's had 5 years on our list and, as someone pointed out, played the last half of the season in the reserves.
In saying all of that, our coaching staff have mucked him around over the years - bulked him up, then slimmed him down to play on a wing, that sort of thing. He's a great set shot, terrific on the lead and a natural forward... but that's all in isolation. I doubt whether he'll get it together on the field now, but I really hope he does. He's gifted and he's worked hard, the question is can someone turn him into a footballer?
If Paul Roos was still coaching...
As for Moss. He's a good player. Great leadership too. But neither quick enough or strong enough to play regularly at senior level.
And I don't want to talk about Muston, because I think he could come good with a coach who gets him to play to his strengths - run, kick long, find targets. I think you'll find him at the Tigers or possibly Melbourne.
Lastly, Mitch Thorp: don't waste pixels posting about him.