Retired Nick Dal Santo [retired]

[WilloTree]

Good player. Could go around again if someone gives him another crack. By process of elimination, you wouldn't want him to add to an 'old' list (Freo, WC, Hawks, Ess, Geel) or have him keeping a youngster out of best 22 if you're in a rebuild (Carl, StK, Richmond, Bris, GC) GWS are in a list squeeze, and Crows/WB/Port have no need for him at all. So, that leaves:
Sydney - esp if Mitchell leaves.
Collingwood - maybe
Melbourne - would consider

 

[sonnywalters]

Had a pretty good year. A solid citizen. Decent role model. Decent bloke. Doesnt do much wrong.

Ave 25 disposals. Generally uses the ball well. Still capable of some big games.

Pies interested by all reports. Would he be worth a year at certain clubs? Probably.

http://www.aflplayerratings.com.au/Ratings/Player/10356/Nick-DAL-SANTO

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-07/two-clubs-circle-discarded-roo-dal-santo

 

[jakefooty23]

I think he would be good at Gold Coast .

 

[grouse mate]

Collingwood certainly need more mids...

 

[Sweet Jesus]

Had a pretty good year. A solid citizen. Decent role model. Decent bloke. Doesnt do much wrong.

As long as he's nice! Yay!

 

[Whowants2know]

Is a outside midfielder and has lost his pace, great kick, but I think its time

 

[freebloke]

A slow mid who has at max 1 year left in him and plays as the 4th-5th best mid in a reasonable team. Probably should hang the boots up... But interest by Collingwood as they prepare for their 2017 premiership challenge....

Maybe someone in finals contention who wants to fill gaps, would be right. I don't think clubs like Collingwood are the best fit for him.

 

[CasuallyDressed]

Collingwood certainly need more mids...

Nope. However, we do need somebody who uses the ball well playing off the half back line.

Alot of Pies fans think it's a bad idea but I think he'd be handy.

 

[markm106]

Seems Melbourne are in the market for an experienced player. I'd like him at the dees for a year. We could really use his experience and skill.

 

[JLC]

No thanks.

 

[Vindicater]

Seems Melbourne are in the market for an experienced player. I'd like him at the dees for a year. We could really use his experience and skill.

I was just thinking if your play for Scott Thompson does not work then you should have a go at NDS.

 

[markm106]

I was just thinking if your play for Scott Thompson does not work then you should have a go at NDS.

I'd rather NDS. I think he has more good footy left than Thompson. Although from reports it seems Thomspon may make a good assistant coach.

 

[grouse mate]

Melbourne would be alright, they have enough hard nuts, some outside polish could be good.

 

[Bic]

He's being delisted, right? I would take him for a year at the Blues.

 

[Morro]

Seems Melbourne are in the market for an experienced player. I'd like him at the dees for a year. We could really use his experience and skill.

Good fit for you guys with your plethora of inside mids, he could just sit on a wing and get some easy footy.

 

[trooroo4life]

No longer a damaging player, kicks lack any penetration. Was never quick to begin with but his pace became a real liability, defensive side of his game became non existent.

Was a terrific pick up for the few years and was crucial in a couple of finals but imo ever since he done his hammy (early '15) the game passed him by. If he can get some extra cash for another year good on him.

 

[I Lost My Keays]

Brisbane would be the ideal destination

 

[WilloTree]

Brisbane would be the ideal destination

or North Melbou... oh wait.

 

[Brufen]

No longer a damaging player, kicks lack any penetration. Was never quick to begin with but his pace became a real liability, defensive side of his game became non existent.

Was a terrific pick up for the few years and was crucial in a couple of finals but imo ever since he done his hammy (early '15) the game passed him by. If he can get some extra cash for another year good on him.

This is an absolutely spot on assessment of NDS.

The only points I'd add are;
1. 2016 has also been the first time in his 15 year career where his kick to handball to ratio has dipped below par. This may have been a coaching/game plan directive which could change if he was to go to another club and be given back his license to kick it. He may not be kicking it as frequently because of the hammy. It may also be a combination of both...

(On a side note: In 2016, I'd love to know the stat on how many times he's looked to/gone to kick it but at the last second opted to flick off a questionable handball to either a) someone under the pump, b) someone in a worse position to himself or c) someone who subsequently got caught holding the ball.)

2. He remains an exceptional kick out from full back. Any team who currently has leg speed and has struggled to clear their defensive 50 would be silly not to consider him.

WBD might be a nice fit. List age profile could accommodate his age, list leg speed could accommodate his lack of, they are in the all important 'premiership window' have at times struggled to cleat the defensive arc.

 

[Falchoon]

Takes a nice mark and is a neat kick, wouldn't be a bad 3rd/4th banana in the forward line, moving up to midfield for 10 mins a quarter.

 

[Blue1980]

Not for us, but would be better than Nick Graham


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[Sinjin Smith]

No longer a damaging player, kicks lack any penetration. Was never quick to begin with but his pace became a real liability, defensive side of his game became non existent.

Was a terrific pick up for the few years and was crucial in a couple of finals but imo ever since he done his hammy (early '15) the game passed him by. If he can get some extra cash for another year good on him.

This. Fantastic pick up for North and provided value, didn't look the same player this year., reckon he's cooked.

 

[manboob]

He's past cooked. He's past well-done. He's charred. Off to the retirement village for him.

 

[coxy149]

Seems clubs have cooled off him. Do you think he will go round again? Still could be a handy pick up

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Seems clubs have cooled off him. Do you think he will go round again? Still could be a handy pick up

Judging from those posters who attended the club's Best and Fairest, he's going to retire soon, hasn't been much interest either.