Toast Thanks Daisy

[Blue and Blue]

Carlton wins premierships when there is no ex collingwood players in the side and doesn't when there is.
So thanks Dasiy and best wishes.

 

[Prem17]

Not sure what the issue is that people have with this decision. Hard decisions have to be made in the best interests of moving the club forward, and many more such hard decisions will be made in the coming next few seasons that people aren't going to be happy with. Players are going to be moved on regardless of whether we like it or not.

The issue is, atm we don't have a guaranteed replacement.

 

[pumped]

Yeah when you consider that Docherty is at major risk of further knee problems and Williamson can’t seem to get his back right, there’s a fair chance Thomas would have been playing games next year. Simpson is also old as we know and we’ve seen him miss games this year.

Maybe SOS has a small defender lined up.

I’m going to miss Thomas’ attack on the footy.

Is playing well enough at present to get a game in any teams starting line up imo. Hoping somehow the club will change it's mind.

 

[BrisbaneCFC]

The issue is, atm we don't have a guaranteed replacement.

With Doc and Marchbank coming back next season and the emergence of SPS off HB too, he was getting squeezed out next year. Its pretty simple and easy decision for the club Id suggest.

 

[Aphrodite]

How about we keep this a a Thank You Daisy thread!

 

[DJMacca]

Thanks Daisy for all you gave to the club and all the best for the future.

 

[Toronto10]

With Doc and Marchbank coming back next season and the emergence of SPS off HB too, he was getting squeezed out next year. Its pretty simple and easy decision for the club Id suggest.

Yes squeezed out with the players you mentioned. Problem is that Docherty is coming back from two knee reconstructions and Marchbank's body has been very fragile. So there is considerable doubt on those two players. I thought he deserved one more season, at which time we would have a clearer picture on Docherty's return, whether Williamson can overcome his back injury and Marchbank's capacity to play the majority of a season.

 

[Metalcrusher]

Carlton wins premierships when there is no ex collingwood players in the side and doesn't when there is.
So thanks Dasiy and best wishes.

Including coaches.

 

[Metalcrusher]

Yes squeezed out with the players you mentioned. Problem is that Docherty is coming back from two knee reconstructions and Marchbank's body has been very fragile. So there is considerable doubt on those two players. I thought he deserved one more season, at which time we would have a clearer picture on Docherty's return, whether Williamson can overcome his back injury and Marchbank's capacity to play the majority of a season.

Shuey is getting solid numbers in the VFl as well ....

Stocker will be groomed there for a while.

We have a plethora of Potential HBFérs … plus we still have Newman and Simmo holding down left and right atm.

 

[thylacine60]

Shuey is getting solid numbers in the VFl as well ....

Stocker will be groomed there for a while.

We have a plethora of Potential HBFérs … plus we still have Newman and Simmo holding down left and right atm.

might wanna cool your jets on shuey Jimmae

 

[Jimmae]

might wanna cool your jets on shuey Jimmae

If that's the bar for performance, I'll call the club and offer myself as a Cat B rookie.

Anyway, not the thread, comedy or otherwise.

 

[Prem17]

With Doc and Marchbank coming back next season and the emergence of SPS off HB too, he was getting squeezed out next year. Its pretty simple and easy decision for the club Id suggest.

On paper, sure but neither of those two have regularly played a full season. That's the point of my initial post.
Marchbank is not a quick rebounding defender either, he's more of a interceptor/spoiler that plays a different role than Docherty, Williamson and Thomas.

 

[HyphensBack]

Well done Daisy - you have endeared yourself to the supporters (including me) with your guile and effort.

I hope the club can find a development role for you.

 

[The Bighouse]

we are pretty powerless to do much about decisions like the daisy one - I sure get the dismay after watching his game yesterday but what are ya gonna do?

So we'll march day and night.. by the big cooling tower.
They have the plant.. but we have the power.

 

[The Bighouse]

We know dollars are not the central issue, from Daisy's previous contract negotiations, and because we paid 46 last year (our entire 2018 list + Palmer + Smedts) and *still* fell short of the 95% Total Player Payments minimum.

Smedts was only on 1yr contract so not renewed vs any payout.

 

[Big Red is back]

No idea why we would move him on. We have atleast half a dozen players who need to drop off list. Pop on small contract, depth wins finals and he is a super clubman and playing great footy.

 

[goreds]

No idea why we would move him on. We have atleast half a dozen players who need to drop off list. Pop on small contract, depth wins finals and he is a super clubman and playing great footy.

The last of the old skool players, loves a punt and a drink and party as hard as he plays...

Not what is in our DNA going forward...

 

[haveago]

Daisy was never the A grade onballer Malthouse told us we were getting. Not even close.
And spot on with Betts and the money. Adelaide paid Betts same as reported Daisy was gonna get.
Have to admit we lost big time there.
Doing his shoulder in first quarter in Blue was a body blow too .

So yes I was far from a fan but you turned me. Your last two years in particular have been brilliant
and it is plain to see your love of the Club and your team mates.
I for one hope you can be kept at the Club.....Northern Blues coach???
Thanks Daisy and All the Best

 

[Blue__Balls]

Reckon if Daisy's body had let him put in the effort he did this year from his first minute at our club, he'd have been "accepted" much earlier.

Difficult rehab + unfortunate contact injury = no continuity and physicality for quite some time. Bloke plays the game the right way, I'll miss him for sure. Always looking to wind up the opposition, and that's something we need to make sure we don't lose - gonna pencil in the new Three Amigos (Harry, Charlie, Gov) for some real mongrel arrogance next season.

 

[haveago]

With all the jokes that he makes in respect to it, Daisy is clearly not aligned with the decision they made. His form alone dictated another year and I’d say he’ll keep the door open for another club to snap him up. I personally think it has nothing to do with age but that’s my view based on nothing other than observation of his form, and knowing that it’s not like we have a settled back 6 that runs injury-free.

I reckon Gold Coast would be only club that might pick him up and he would give them good value.

 

[Blue__Balls]

I reckon Gold Coast would be only club that might pick him up and he would give them good value.

I reckon a few of the "softer" sides might show some interest - Melbourne and St Kilda being the two that spring to mind. Essendon too, given their lack of draft assets.

 

[blue healer]

With Doc and Marchbank coming back next season and the emergence of SPS off HB too, he was getting squeezed out next year. Its pretty simple and easy decision for the club Id suggest.

If Daisy was to be squeezed out by the return of those players then why are we chasing Ellis whose best position seems eerily similar to Daisy's?

I've been reading on here for 3 years that Thomas wouldn't be in our top 22 the next season and it has never happened.

At least those that were saying that get to be right this time.

 

[Kruezing]

 

[Jimmae]

Class act until the end. Showed up every single person who knocked him after he crossed to our club.

Good on him.

 

[BrianSetzer]

Hope it was the right decision. We'll miss ya Daisy.