Wow.
Lower shown the door! Why did we bother getting him?
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
Cross, Vez, Lower and Marko delisted.
Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.
Still 2 or 3 short I think, plus some rookies.
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
Lower is the mild surprise out of that list but I suppose his papers were stamped with the rapid improvement of Wallis. I really liked Lower's attitude and willingness to become a part of the club from day 1, but I understand that he's probably surplus to requirements.
Howard remaining (at the moment) is also something of a surprise.
I am sure it is a start, but strong indication that they are prepared to make hard decisions.
You would think Lower may get some interest elsewhere as well as Crossy.
Markovic and Vez are likely to play their future footy at lower grades.
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I'd rather be at a top 4 team playing finals as a fringe player, than a bottom 4 team fringe player who just got delisted after committing to a new club 10 months ago. I know which scenario in which he'd be more likely to be re-drafted.
Of course there are no promises, but I feel bad for him.
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
Disapointing for Lower, seemed like a good clubman, wish him and the others all the best.
Surprised Howard hasn't been cut to be honest, perhaps they thought the above players had no trade value and hence were cut now.
Maybe we'll see the rest after the end of the trade period.
There's three or four list lodgements. This is just the start.