I think ambition to coach trumps all that.
Hodge to sign with Brisbane for two years...
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You dont reckon there are half a dozen clubs in Victoria who would gladly offer him a development role or a defensive role?
It really just feels like Stevie J at GWS. A player not willing to accept that he is done.
True, but i think the carrot at the end is the decider.
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The carrot is $$$ for getting to live and breathe footy for 1 more year. From his perspective it makes sense. He wouldnt want to let it go.
But I just dont see it working for Brisbane. Does he only play home games? Or can he really play 22 games next year?
Does bringing in someone for 1 year set back one of the kids for a year because they will be playing NEAFL even though they are ready for AFL?
The paddle pop is long gone.....keep up with the times.
I can't answer that.
The only thing i can say is, Hodge to me looks to be a footy tragic, runs in his blood, coaching is probably an ambition he has had for the last few years.
On the playing side, you would have to weigh up how much he can provide the young players on field against 1 player losing experience
It's a pity that the likes of Ablett and Hodge couldn't wait one lousy week and at least try to keep themselves out of the media until AFTER the Grand Final. This week should be about Adelaide and Richmond.
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One small difference the little master can still play....Hodge cannot.
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Hodge to Brisbane was mentioned months ago - July even
http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/2017-07-06/hodge-laughs-off-trade-rumours
He had retired, and isnt getting any younger. I wonder how much the hunger to play is there? Hed be a great development coach, but I dont see him doing that well on field.
Will they have the balls to drop him if hes not performing?
Will they have the balls to drop him if hes not performing?
Pick 101?
As Hodge wants to play for another 100 years.
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Its always sugar coated, but I dont like it.
To me it does cheapen your legacy a little.
No two ways about it.
To me it does cheapen your legacy a little.
No two ways about it.
Interesting. Only yesterday listened to the podcast interview he did with Brad Sewell for the Talking Footy series.
Hodge was talking about taking a year off before even looking at coaching to mentally refresh.
Funny though, he also talked about 2017 being the most enjoyable year for a few because with them not in contention there was less pressure and he enjoyed leading the younger guys. He also laughed off the Gold Coast rumour that came up a few weeks back and rubbished the idea of playing on.
Hodge was talking about taking a year off before even looking at coaching to mentally refresh.
Funny though, he also talked about 2017 being the most enjoyable year for a few because with them not in contention there was less pressure and he enjoyed leading the younger guys. He also laughed off the Gold Coast rumour that came up a few weeks back and rubbished the idea of playing on.
I would imagine its very tough to move away from the game after its been your whole life, but yer some would play forever if they were picked.
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