Simon Dalrymple is gone

[GVGjr]

Because on balance we feel that we did what we could during trade period.

We all know we need the players we need, but honestly, none of us are prepared to pay what we need to get them.

Yes, some clubs pick up some players we could have had, but it's an eighteen team competition and thus, the chances of one in eighteen of us to get them are pretty low.

By the time the season rolls around we ask why we don't have them and forget the realities of what it would have taken to get them in the first place.

Then why beat up on the back line now when there was nothing we could about it?

[jeemak]

Then why beat up on the back line now when there was nothing we could about it?

I don't beat up on the backline.

Yes, they are undermanned at the moment but all of the issues are upstream as far as I'm concerned.

You should reach out to somebody who can access my posting history for tonight.

[DOG GOD]

Is dunks playing like he is because he knows he won’t be there next year ?
Is Treloar playing like he is because he knows dunks won’t be there next year?
Something obviously up with Hunter ? Was it a club ban than for “personal reasons”
And obviously the Bailey smith issues.
What sort of bloke is Bailey Williams? Doesn’t seem as committed as last year. Does he hang around smith or Hunter?

Not suggesting anything sinister, but the body language of a lot of our players has been off all year.

West has only really been the shining light player wise. He looks committed, hungry and ready to take it on.

Amongst all the off field carnage etc, the one that has surprised me with commitment and leadership is Libba. Kudos for him at his age to be getting down and dirty and leaving no stone unturned out there.

[bornadog]

Then why beat up on the back line now when there was nothing we could about it?

In 2020, Chris Grant told a business group I was in that a tall backman was the priority. Whatever the reason, we couldn't get it done. Every team is after one.

[azabob]

In 2020, Chris Grant told a business group I was in that a tall backman was the priority. Whatever the reason, we couldn't get it done. Every team is after one.

I wonder if that was Dougal Howard who is now at the saints?

[bornadog]

I wonder if that was Dougal Howard who is now at the saints?

Not sure Aza, but the club has tried to get a tall backman and ruck support, but we have been constricted with Jamarra and Darcy first rounders. I hope this year we can use our first round, or future first for a decent backman - yes I am prepared to give it up if we can snag a decent player

[Throughandthrough]

What sort of bloke is Bailey Williams? Doesn’t seem as committed as last year. Does he hang around smith or Hunter?

.

Ordinary comment. Stick to big footy.

[Bulldog4life]

Ordinary comment. Stick to big footy.

Good to see you back T & T. Your rooting thread needs you.

[Throughandthrough]

Haha done. Give me a few days.

[Bulldog4life]

Haha done. Give me a few days.

I have filled in for you but I welcome the King rooter back.

[jazzadogs]

I have filled it for you but I welcome the King rooter back.

King Rooter. That's a title for the gravestone.

[Twodogs]

Is dunks playing like he is because he knows he won’t be there next year ?
Is Treloar playing like he is because he knows dunks won’t be there next year?
Something obviously up with Hunter ? Was it a club ban than for “personal reasons”
And obviously the Bailey smith issues.
What sort of bloke is Bailey Williams? Doesn’t seem as committed as last year. Does he hang around smith or Hunter?

Not suggesting anything sinister, but the body language of a lot of our players has been off all year.

West has only really been the shining light player wise. He looks committed, hungry and ready to take it on.

Amongst all the off field carnage etc, the one that has surprised me with commitment and leadership is Libba. Kudos for him at his age to be getting down and dirty and leaving no stone unturned out there.

What's wrong with Dunkley this season? He's leading the club in several KPIs/indicators.

[DOG GOD]

What's wrong with Dunkley this season? He's leading the club in several KPIs/indicators.

That surprises me. I’m finding him very hot and cold this year. Obviously I’m not watching close enough.

[Grantysghost]

That surprises me. I’m finding him very hot and cold this year. Obviously I’m not watching close enough.

Statistically pretty good season :

https://finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=2609

[bornadog]

Statistically pretty good season :

https://finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=2609

Top ten in AFL for tackling as well