Welsh & Eagleton

[bulldogtragic]

Should they, and will they, have a future contract for 2010? Simple.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Re: Welsh & Eagleton

No.

Absolutely not!

[Mantis]

Re: Welsh & Eagleton

No..

[comrade]

Re: Welsh & Eagleton

No. Both have given us good service but it us now time to invest in some younger guys in the hope they can assist in taking us that next step further.

[AndrewP6]

Re: Welsh & Eagleton

I've been in favour of both at numerous stages... but think it might be time to make the call.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Re: Welsh & Eagleton

I think both could go on and play another year, however I think it is in the best interest of the club going forward to let them go.
It's a given every club needs to find a way to improve their list year in year out. If you don't you get overtaken. And therefore tough decisions have to be made.

If we are to avoid stagnation, and to give our younger players a chance to improve our list into the future then Welsh and Eagleton as a starting point must be let go.

I'm not sure on Aker.. that is going to be a tougher decision to make.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Welsh & Eagleton

I like Welsh, despite many others disliking him. But no, I think it is time for a younger player to be taking his spot. I wouldnt mind if he did play on another year, though.

I don't like Eagleton much. I appreciate it when he puts in an effort, but seriously, he frustrates me. A lot. It's probably bad for my health and likely anger problems (stemming from him). Like I said about Welsh, a kid could take his spot and improve.

Sure, there's qualities about each player we'll need and miss next year, such as Welsh's ability to play forward or back and defensive pressure, and Eagletons left foot, buta lot of the time, these just aren't up to scratch and it's almost as though we may as well be training up a kid. Which we need to start and keep doing.

I don't want them to be offered contracts, as i'd hate to see them play on next year to just sit in the VFL for the majority of the year, like Matty Robbins did. It makes me feel sorry for them, and it's no way to finish your career. So no, but thanks for everything, guys.

[mighty_west]

Re: Welsh & Eagleton

Welsh gone, Eagleton borderline and Aker, he used to thrive in finals, is his time up?

[BulldogBelle]

Re: Welsh & Eagleton

I really like Welsh and Eagle but I doubt either of them will survive our minor list-trimming

[Mantis]

Re: Welsh & Eagleton

Welsh gone, Eagleton borderline and Aker, he used to thrive in finals, is his time up?

Aker just couldn't run tonight, if we get back to the same position next year when he is 12 months older will he have any more run in his legs... I doubt it.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Welsh & Eagleton

Aker just couldn't run tonight, if we get back to the same position next year when he is 12 months older will he have any more run in his legs... I doubt it.

So the question needs to be asked, will we get $300,000 value out of him in 2010?

[mighty_west]

Re: Welsh & Eagleton

Aker just couldn't run tonight, if we get back to the same position next year when he is 12 months older will he have any more run in his legs... I doubt it.

It would not suprise me what so ever if he announced his retirement, thats not me wanting him to finish, just a brilliant player to have been able to cheer for, but yeah, just get a feeling.

[Mantis]

Re: Welsh & Eagleton

So the question needs to be asked, will we get $300,000 value out of him in 2010?

He will probably help us win a couple of games during the year, but when push comes to shove in September his body just doesn't allow him to do the things we need him too.

[GVGjr]

Re: Welsh & Eagleton

Aker just couldn't run tonight, if we get back to the same position next year when he is 12 months older will he have any more run in his legs... I doubt it.

At the start of the season the plan was to give Akermanis and Johnson spells during the season to keep them fresh etc. Good older player management I would have thought.
That however, never really eventuated and whilst Akermanis was flat tonight he was pretty good throughout the season. If he was to go on in 2010 we would need to manage him in a way that keeps him productive at the business end of the season.

[bulldogtragic]

Re: Welsh & Eagleton

He will probably help us win a couple of games during the year, but when push comes to shove in September his body just doesn't allow him to do the things we need him too.

With that assessment i say the salary can best be spent elsewhere.