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Geelong
They're a ruthless bunch down at the Cattery and people wonder why they are competitive most years
Geelong delist father-son Oscar Brownless after one season
Geelong has made the shock decision to delist father-son recruit Oscar Brownless, son of Billy Brownless, after just one season with the club — and it’s all part of the Cats’ grand plan.
Geelong’s determination to use four selections in the national draft has consigned first-year midfielder Oscar Brownless to a precarious existence on the rookie list.
The Cats officially delisted key position swingman Lachie Henderson after several weeks of speculation despite a strong AFL preliminary final.
They believed Harry Taylor was more suited in a role as a key back, meaning 29-year-old Henderson will now try to reignite his career at a fourth club.
Brownless is the son of club cult figure Billy Brownless, and had been taken at pick 74 on an initial two-year contract last November.
But despite finishing top-10 in the Geelong VFL best-and-fairest he and ruckman Ryan Abbott will be officially delisted.
The club will then use November’s rookie draft to put them back on the rookie list.
It is by no means a career-ending decision but the Cats could have made the decision on another first-year draftee like Ben Jarvis, Jacob Kennerley or Jake Tarca.
The Cats will take selections 14, 17, 24 and 36 at the national draft, after securing Josh Jenkins and Jack Steven in the trade period.
Brownless is seen as one of the most impressive characters at the club and was happy to make the sacrifice in consultation with his family and management.
It means he must make every post a winner next year after 18 VFL games averaging 58 ranking points and 12.9 possessions as a hard-running midfielder.
The Cats on Wednesday elevated Zach Guthrie and Sam Simpson onto the senior list after the maximum three years on the rookie list.
Former Melbourne star Brad Green threw up Melbourne as a potential landing spot for Henderson on Twitter after the Demons let Sam Frost go.
ats list manager Stephen Wells thanked Henderson after four years at the Cats playing 54 games after 117 games with Brisbane and Carlton.
“Lachie filled a number of roles with us and we wish him well in his future,” Wells said.
“Lachie has shown himself to be a selfless clubman and a great teammate over his time with the Cats. He helped us win a lot of games and always took up whatever role we needed him to do.”
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Re: Geelong
I'd be staggered if Henderson doesn't get a chance somewhere else.
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Re: Geelong
Originally Posted by
westdog54
I'd be staggered if Henderson doesn't get a chance somewhere else.
While I rate him it's late for him now to get on the radar of clubs
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Re: Geelong
Originally Posted by
GVGjr
While I rate him it's late for him now to get on the radar of clubs
He surely finds a home if he wants one.
Interesting they chose Taylor over him given the four year age difference.
Nobody's looking for a puppeteer in today's wintry economic climate.
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Re: Geelong
Surely Henderson would have been more value to us as key position depth than Gardner?
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Re: Geelong
Originally Posted by
Axe Man
Surely Henderson would have been more value to us as key position depth than Gardner?
I don't think anyone could disagree but depth isn't our issue for 2020. I think we see Gardner as a mobile key defender for 2020 and a replacement for Roberts.
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Re: Geelong
Originally Posted by
GVGjr
I don't think anyone could disagree but depth isn't our issue for 2020. I think we see Gardner as a mobile key defender for 2020 and a replacement for Roberts.
Just the rucks
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Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.
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Re: Geelong
“Looking forward to playing at their ****hole again in 2020” said no Bulldogs fan ever.
Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.
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Surprising that they're only going in with two ruckmen on the list especially when Stanley isn't exactly the sturdiest player.
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Re: Geelong
Originally Posted by
Testekill
Surprising that they're only going in with two ruckmen on the list especially when Stanley isn't exactly the sturdiest player.
I don't see anyone else taking Abbot and Geelong have said they'll rookie list him if he's still available, so that adds another. Also some talk that they want to change Esava from a fwd to a ruck next year with Jenkins coming in.
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Re: Geelong
Originally Posted by
bornadog
Just the rucks
English, Trengove, Sweet, Schache, Dunks and Bont have it covered
Just need some faith
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Re: Geelong
Originally Posted by
comrade
“Looking forward to playing at their ****hole again in 2020” said no Bulldogs fan ever.
I've been there just twice when we have won. It's a great feeling
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Re: Geelong
Originally Posted by
GVGjr
English, Trengove, Sweet, Schache, Dunks and Bont have it covered
Just need some faith
and Bruce
FFC: Established 1883
Premierships: AFL 1954, 2016 VFA - 1898,99,1900, 1908, 1913, 1919-20, 1923-24, VFL: 2014, 2016 . Champions of Victoria 1924. AFLW - 2018.
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Re: Geelong
Originally Posted by
GVGjr
English, Trengove, Sweet, Schache, Dunks and Bont have it covered
Just need some faith
Very few teams have adequate cover if ruck option #1a goes down...we are ok.
What should I tell her? She's going to ask.
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Re: Geelong
Originally Posted by
GVGjr
English, Trengove, Sweet, Schache, Dunks and Bont have it covered
Just need some faith
Who is this Faith bloke? How tall is he?
They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.