Delistings

[GVGjr]

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He finished 2009 stronger than he finished 2010, and his disposal became far more "safe" towards the end of 2010, simply choosing the short safe option every time. Basically if you can't rebound as a defender you have to play as a pure stopper, and I don't think with Morris & Williams playing we have room for another pure stopper (which is why I think Callan couldn't get a H&A game last year despite good Willy form).
He doesn't defend well enough to be the stopper he needed to be to stay on the list, especially considering he was only ever playing on the 3rd best oppositon tall (Faulks & Markovic were ahead of him in 2010).

Excellent point. Nearly every Williamstown report on the forum this year indicated that Boumann had lost the ability to rebound quickly and the short dinky kicks were overdone and not that productive.
The previous year the ability to rebound and attack quickly when required was often listed as a strength of his. I wonder why the change happened and why the club couldn't get him back on track?

I didn't think he had a bad season but after such a good effort the previous season I was expecting a lot more from him.

[LostDoggy]

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I'm sure glad some folk on here DON'T hate Mitch Hahn, because the way you talk about him I hate to hear what you's say if you didn't like him..It's BLOODY SHAMEFUL the way you talk about a GREAT CLUBMAN like Mitch, but I guess now that Poor Eagleton has retired you need someone to rag on!!!! I HOPE Mitch stays FWIW. I think this new sub rule would suit him to the ground, but that's just MO. I LOVE all my boys ( now I'll just wait for the rubbish to come my way)

I posted much the same elsewhere. "With friends like that, who needs enemies".
Must be something about the "Old" Old Scaggger, great minds think alike regards "OldBulldog".

[Missing Dog]

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i posted much the same elsewhere. "with friends like that, who needs enemies".
Must be something about the "old" old scaggger, great minds think alike regards "oldbulldog".

:d :d :d

[mjp]

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I think this new sub rule would suit him to the ground, but that's just MO.

In what way would the sub-rule suit Mitch?

I would have thought you would want an extra runner in this role - that way in the event we have a 'Sydney at the SCG' recurrence (Cooney injured in first two minutes) we have an on-baller who can cover, or if no injuries then at least we would have fresh legs to run through the midfield at the end.

That is my take on the sub though. I am not sure how having Mitch as the sub helps - it is leg-speed that was his liability last year, not endurance.

As an aside, I don't think anyone is questioning his toughness, character or work-rate...he just can't cover the ground anymore.

[anfo27]

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I thought he would be a real gem when he was drafted, Carlton grabbed him at 60 odd which I had as the steal of the draft. Captained SA from memory and was named All Australian as well as SA MVP, good pace, wins enough of his own footy but his skills by foot are elite, he's probably a similiar height and build to Wood (not as explosive). We have a fair array of running half backs but if we could snatch him as a rookie I would be really pleased.

He is training at Carlton so i would think they have every intention to rookie him so we might not get that chance.

[lemmon]

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He is training at Carlton so i would think they have every intention to rookie him so we might not get that chance.

Would be a bonus to steal him from under the thumb of Carlton to be honest

[anfo27]

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Would be a bonus to steal him from under the thumb of Carlton to be honest

Just watch his youtube highlights of his carnival and i have to say he is impressive. Beautiful kick on him, decent pace and pretty good hands to.
Do you think having Howard & Tutt on the list already would stop us from taking a real interest in this kid? I'd hope not cause you can never have too many kids who can kick the ball that well.

[lemmon]

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Just watch his youtube highlights of his carnival and i have to say he is impressive. Beautiful kick on him, decent pace and pretty good hands to.
Do you think having Howard & Tutt on the list already would stop us from taking a real interest in this kid? I'd hope not cause you can never have too many kids who can kick the ball that well.

You're right that his type of player isnt a requirement and we do have a lot of these half back runner types even with Gilbee beginning to decline. In saying that though I like the look of Howard on a wing and O'Keefe has played a fair bit of footy through the middle as a junior, they both offer some versatility and depth.

[divvydan]

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Shouldn't it be a concern that he was delisted (albeit might be rookied) from Carlton when his position and mix of skills should be a perfect fit for their needs? Carlton were desperate for a good ball user playing around the half back line this season, so much so that Gibbs was moved back there for much of the season as the main distributor from the backline.

[lemmon]

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Shouldn't it be a concern that he was delisted (albeit might be rookied) from Carlton when his position and mix of skills should be a perfect fit for their needs? Carlton were desperate for a good ball user playing around the half back line this season, so much so that Gibbs was moved back there for much of the season as the main distributor from the backline.

Has been injured for most of his time at the club (including a lot of this year if I recall correctily), would have gone a fair way to stunting his development but the tools are there.

[EasternWest]

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I posted much the same elsewhere. "With friends like that, who needs enemies".
Must be something about the "Old" Old Scaggger, great minds think alike regards "OldBulldog".

Nothing wrong with being old and nothing wrong with loving Mitch. We all do. But it's time

[Sedat]

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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/cameron-bruce-close-to-new-demon-deal/story-e6frf9jf-1225947181195

This little snippet at the end of the Cam Bruce article written by Mark Stevens today would suggest that Mitch is in trouble:

"Another club life member in limbo, Western Bulldog Mitch Hahn, is also yet to finalise his plans for next season.

Unlike Bruce, there is no contract on the table for Hahn, 29, leaving his future clouded as the next list deadline approaches.

It is believed the Bulldogs are close to 100 per cent of their cap."

[Dogs 24/7]

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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/af...-1225947181195

This little snippet at the end of the Cam Bruce article written by Mark Stevens today would suggest that Mitch is in trouble:

"Another club life member in limbo, Western Bulldog Mitch Hahn, is also yet to finalise his plans for next season.

Unlike Bruce, there is no contract on the table for Hahn, 29, leaving his future clouded as the next list deadline approaches.

It is believed the Bulldogs are close to 100 per cent of their cap."

If we are at 100% of the cap then why don't we just finalize things with Mitch. Hes a life member and it just doesnt add up.

[Stevo]

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I dont care if we have a spot for Mitch or not but why are we dragging this out? We either make and offer or delist him. Are we wanting him to retire to make things a bit easier?

[Remi Moses]

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Nothing wrong with being old and nothing wrong with loving Mitch. We all do. But it's time

Agree entirely . Cut throat business and judging someone as a Footballer not a person..Like Hamill and Dermie players like Mitch hit the wall quickly !