I think some posters are falling into the sentimentality trap with Kepler. His knee was operated in in late April. I would be surprised if he is ready for selection at the start of the H & A season. He will be 28 in a couple of weeks and his knees seemed dodgy before his injury - despite the fact that he could evade speeding bullets.
Our list spots are so valuable that having him, Griffin and Morabito all waiting to be match fit will put strain on our list from the start of the season.
In 2013 he played 5 games and given our key forward shortage it would have been hoped that he would be a suitable answer. He averaged 10 disposals and 2.6 marks and 1 and a 1/2 goals a game. Whilst he did get 3 goals in his one full game without Pav, I am not convinced that he is our best backup solution. Tabs, in his rookie season, played 4 games and averaged 7 possessions and 2.8 marks. Further, Keps averaged one tackle, Tabs 2.2. With another preseason, he may be the more useful player. From an economical perspective, a draft player would probably be a cheaper option.
I have loved watching Keps over the years but the reality is that we have become a club which is willing to make the hard decisions. Do not be surprised if that in Keps, we have another example.
Our list spots are so valuable that having him, Griffin and Morabito all waiting to be match fit will put strain on our list from the start of the season.
In 2013 he played 5 games and given our key forward shortage it would have been hoped that he would be a suitable answer. He averaged 10 disposals and 2.6 marks and 1 and a 1/2 goals a game. Whilst he did get 3 goals in his one full game without Pav, I am not convinced that he is our best backup solution. Tabs, in his rookie season, played 4 games and averaged 7 possessions and 2.8 marks. Further, Keps averaged one tackle, Tabs 2.2. With another preseason, he may be the more useful player. From an economical perspective, a draft player would probably be a cheaper option.
I have loved watching Keps over the years but the reality is that we have become a club which is willing to make the hard decisions. Do not be surprised if that in Keps, we have another example.

