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Im sorry but I still think you are grossly undervaluing White, and clearly we won't be able to agree on that.
I understand Whites limitations, and i can see why a lot of fans dont value him, but the reality (IMO) is that none of those other guys dont come close to providing what White does at this point.
I agree with the general concept of planning for the future - but players have to show their worth. Give youngsters a couple of games here or there when they are ready, and if they show value - they stay- if they don't they get dropped and wait til their next turn.
If someone younger comes in and plays as good as White, or even provides 90% of his production, then sure keep him in the team and that would clearly be the better long term option.
But if someone is only able to provide 60-70% of Whites value, even if younger and having "potential" - then no we cannot afford to keep playing him regularly at the expense of a senior player.
I understand Whites limitations, and i can see why a lot of fans dont value him, but the reality (IMO) is that none of those other guys dont come close to providing what White does at this point.
I agree with the general concept of planning for the future - but players have to show their worth. Give youngsters a couple of games here or there when they are ready, and if they show value - they stay- if they don't they get dropped and wait til their next turn.
If someone younger comes in and plays as good as White, or even provides 90% of his production, then sure keep him in the team and that would clearly be the better long term option.
But if someone is only able to provide 60-70% of Whites value, even if younger and having "potential" - then no we cannot afford to keep playing him regularly at the expense of a senior player.
* Geelong having kittens may be ok for them


