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    Re: The Moving Rolling De-Listing/Trading Thread 2016

    Adcock calls it a day

    Western Bulldogs defender Jed Adcock has announced he will retire from AFL football at season’s end.

    After 206 games across 12 seasons with the Brisbane Lions, Adcock joined the Bulldogs at the end of the 2015 season via the rookie draft.

    The 30-year-old has played seven games in 2016, taking his career tally to 213.

    Bulldogs Director of Football Chris Grant praised Adcock for his influence on the Bulldogs playing group.

    “Jed has played really important roles for us in his short time at the Club, and his professionalism and leadership have been particularly noteworthy.”

    “The time and guidance he has provided our younger players has been integral at both AFL and VFL level.

    “We wish Jed all the best, and thank him for his contribution over the past 12 months.”

    Adcock thanked the Club for their support, while looking forward to the next phase of his career.

    “I want to thank the Club for giving me the opportunity to continue my career.

    “Although it’s only been one year, I’ve learned a lot both as a player and from a coaching standpoint.”

    “I’m ready to move on to the next phase of my life and career, which includes pursuing coaching at AFL level.”

    Adcock was originally recruited to Brisbane with pick number 33 in the 2003 AFL Draft from the North Ballarat Rebels, and went on to captain the Lions in 2013 and 2014.

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    Re: The Moving Rolling De-Listing/Trading Thread 2016

    At least two rookie spots now open.
    Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023

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    No surprise. Thanks Jed.
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    Good Luck to Jed, and thank you.
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    Seems like a stand up guy that's made a mature decision. Did ok for us when he played IMO.

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    Cheers Jed, did your bit when we needed you. Good luck for your next stage in life.
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    Isn't it nice of an AFL club (us) allowing an AFL veteran to make the call publicly and let his legacy be about a mature decision and retiring on his terms...........................
    Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023

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    Re: The Moving Rolling De-Listing/Trading Thread 2016

    Thanks Jed.

    I wish him well for his future endeavours.

    Is his retirement immediate or after the season for us? because we might need him the way we are dropping like flies.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ratsmac View Post
    Thanks Jed.

    I wish him well for his future endeavours.

    Is his retirement immediate or after the season for us? because we might need him the way we are dropping like flies.
    I smell a final seniors berth coming up soon.

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    Was good to have him involved and Im certain he set a good example for the 'scray

    His last game for us against GEELONG was perhaps his best

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    Quote Originally Posted by ratsmac View Post
    Thanks Jed.

    I wish him well for his future endeavours.

    Is his retirement immediate or after the season for us? because we might need him the way we are dropping like flies.
    He's retiring at the end of the season. Not many would pass up a VFL finals series with the prospect of an AFL final.
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    Re: The Moving Rolling De-Listing/Trading Thread 2016

    We really need to cut deep into the list again IMO.

    Going forward, foot skills must be an absolute priority - we carry FAR too many ordinary ball users. We have to look to move on the likes of Stevens, Jong and maybe Clay.

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    My mantra for the upcoming trade season is to trade grunt for silk

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    Re: The Moving Rolling De-Listing/Trading Thread 2016

    Minson is shot. No basic contract, no rookie list spot. I love what you given to this club, but father time has caught you. Prudden too, possible rookie list but I wouldn't.

    Jong & Stevens still haven't signed. Clubs are interested. The one good game must be weighed against the many average. So if the price is right, traded.

    Honeychurch may seek opportunities and a trade elsewhere. No point holding him back if 2017 will be the same.

    That's my near enough to end list, no more rolling around for me. I'd look hard at Vickery as a free agent (Minson's spot), look generally at Boomer (replacing a small) and take 3 picks into the draft hopefully all within 30 with the above trades. If we need a genuine tall forward such as Cloke, Black or McStay (etc) then Matt Boyd may be in trouble with Roarke & Williams looking good at the level.
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    Re: The Moving Rolling De-Listing/Trading Thread 2016

    Quote Originally Posted by bulldogtragic View Post
    Minson is shot. No basic contract, no rookie list spot. I love what you given to this club, but father time has caught you. Prudden too, possible rookie list but I wouldn't.

    Jong & Stevens still haven't signed. Clubs are interested. The one good game must be weighed against the many average. So if the price is right, traded.

    Honeychurch may seek opportunities and a trade elsewhere. No point holding him back if 2017 will be the same.

    That's my near enough to end list, no more rolling around for me. I'd look hard at Vickery as a free agent (Minson's spot), look generally at Boomer (replacing a small) and take 3 picks into the draft hopefully all within 30 with the above trades. If we need a genuine tall forward such as Cloke, Black or McStay (etc) then Matt Boyd may be in trouble with Roarke & Williams looking good at the level.
    Agree most of the way, but Boyd is a clear retain for mine, he is simply too valuable as a player who gets his role perfectly within Bevo's system. The thing that seperates him from others in our backline is his abilities as a contested player when required.
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