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I do think we need a key forward, or players like Playfair, Gardiner, Dog Johnson et al to take the next step in order to bring a Premiership down the highway.
However, Chris Tarrant, as has already been mentioned, would not fit under our salary cap. Secondly, it is common knowledge that Thompson only recruits players who fulfill his 'good boy' criteria. From all reports, Tarrant is the antithesis of the archetypal Thompson player.
However, i'm not sure how realistic and practical that description of Thompson's players is. The Andrew Mackie and Dog Johnson debacle makes me question whether or not that's just a bit of a club facade.
Brendan Fevola is on an exorbitant contract. I'm sure we could trade some players to get him (notably Bartel) but I don't really think that's worth it. We need Jimmy, and there's no guarantee Fevola would fit in down there anyway.
Lance Whitnall is an interesting one. I would give him a guernsey with a $200,000 price tag. As long as Jimmy or Dog wasn't part of the swap. I think the risk is too great. We have very much an unproven and inconsistent forward, in Whitnall; and one quality, proven and consistent onballer in Bartel. And a freak of nature near the big sticks - who can only get better as he matures and recovers from his self-inflicted injuries. It would be a huge gamble in my opinion.
So where does that leave us? With nobody I guess. But i think that's ok, because Brad Ottens owes the Geelong Football Club a helluva lot.
However, Chris Tarrant, as has already been mentioned, would not fit under our salary cap. Secondly, it is common knowledge that Thompson only recruits players who fulfill his 'good boy' criteria. From all reports, Tarrant is the antithesis of the archetypal Thompson player.
However, i'm not sure how realistic and practical that description of Thompson's players is. The Andrew Mackie and Dog Johnson debacle makes me question whether or not that's just a bit of a club facade.
Brendan Fevola is on an exorbitant contract. I'm sure we could trade some players to get him (notably Bartel) but I don't really think that's worth it. We need Jimmy, and there's no guarantee Fevola would fit in down there anyway.
Lance Whitnall is an interesting one. I would give him a guernsey with a $200,000 price tag. As long as Jimmy or Dog wasn't part of the swap. I think the risk is too great. We have very much an unproven and inconsistent forward, in Whitnall; and one quality, proven and consistent onballer in Bartel. And a freak of nature near the big sticks - who can only get better as he matures and recovers from his self-inflicted injuries. It would be a huge gamble in my opinion.
So where does that leave us? With nobody I guess. But i think that's ok, because Brad Ottens owes the Geelong Football Club a helluva lot.
