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Re: Delisting and Retirements - 2021
Casboult not offered another contract by Carlton. Probably a closer approximation of Josh Bruce than Tom Lynch is but doubt we would go there.
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Re: Delisting and Retirements - 2021
Originally Posted by
Axe Man
Casboult not offered another contract by Carlton. Probably a closer approximation of Josh Bruce than Tom Lynch is but doubt we would go there.
He is 32 in March next year. I think he is worth a Bruce fill in for a year?
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Re: Delisting and Retirements - 2021
Absolutely think we should get Levi as a DFA to help cover the loss of Bruce.
He can also pinch hit in the ruck and has played down back.
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Re: Delisting and Retirements - 2021
David Astbury to retire at just 30, surprising call.
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Re: Delisting and Retirements - 2021
Originally Posted by
Axe Man
Casboult not offered another contract by Carlton. Probably a closer approximation of Josh Bruce than Tom Lynch is but doubt we would go there.
We have talked about him on here for a couple of years so worth considering.
If we land a ruck man and English can play more forward then we probably don't need him as much.
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Re: Delisting and Retirements - 2021
Originally Posted by
bornadog
He is 32 in March next year. I think he is worth a Bruce fill in for a year?
Naughton and Casboult in the same forward line? Not sure I will survive that!
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Re: Delisting and Retirements - 2021
What about Tex ??? He could fulfill the Bruce role, and is somewhat "tainted" at the moment, and could come cheap.
Would it be politically correct to offer him a lifeline if the Crows don't take him on again.
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but first it will piss you off. ... Gloria Steinem.
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Originally Posted by
Jeanette54
What about Tex ??? He could fulfill the Bruce role, and is somewhat "tainted" at the moment, and could come cheap.
Would it be politically correct to offer him a lifeline if the Crows don't take him on again.
Not a snowflakes chance in hell. No club will touch him.
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Re: Delisting and Retirements - 2021
Originally Posted by
Axe Man
David Astbury to retire at just 30, surprising call.
Took me by surprise. A few clubs too I imagine.
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Re: Delisting and Retirements - 2021
Originally Posted by
Jeanette54
What about Tex ??? He could fulfill the Bruce role, and is somewhat "tainted" at the moment, and could come cheap.
Would it be politically correct to offer him a lifeline if the Crows don't take him on again.
A definite no. He is “tainted” for a reason.
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Re: Delisting and Retirements - 2021
Originally Posted by
Axe Man
Not a snowflakes chance in hell. No club will touch him.
The players definitely wouldn't want him.
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Re: Delisting and Retirements - 2021
Originally Posted by
Grantysghost
Naughton and Casboult in the same forward line? Not sure I will survive that!
That was my first thought. We’d get plenty of contested marks inside 50 for a 20% conversion rate.
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Re: Delisting and Retirements - 2021
Originally Posted by
Grantysghost
Naughton and Casboult in the same forward line? Not sure I will survive that!
100% with you GG. I quite like big Levi, he sure can clunk a good mark & is not pushed around easily. Agree though - goal kicking with him & Naughty would make as all tear our hair out (even more then now). Can Levi ruck OK? Is he reasonably mobile? Perhaps part time only in forward line?
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I wish Naughts was as reliable as Levi in front of goal, especially within 30m.
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Re: Delisting and Retirements - 2021
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josie
100% with you GG. I quite like big Levi, he sure can clunk a good mark & is not pushed around easily. Agree though - goal kicking with him & Naughty would make as all tear our hair out (even more then now). Can Levi ruck OK? Is he reasonably mobile? Perhaps part time only in forward line?
He is actually better than you think.
Over his career he has kicked 154/112 or 58% accuracy - still not brilliant, but he has improved in his latter years
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