Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

[stefoid]

Re: Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

Where is that rumour coming from? I hope it isn't true.

http://www.footballnation.com.au/afl/afl-clubs/rumour-mill-bulldogs-show-interest-in-gumbleton/

[G-Mo77]

Re: Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

http://www.footballnation.com.au/afl...-in-gumbleton/

It looks a little nicer wrapped up like that in a nice glossy website but it's got as much credibility as an SEN caller. I'd find it very hard to believe if we were going after Gumby, I'd also be disgusted!

Not having a crack at you stefoid but it is what it is.

[jeemak]

Re: Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

Not sure how he could, he has been poor and can't stay on the park... I would prefer we developed Talia & Roberts.

I suppose it depends on where the coaching staff see William's future (forward or back) and whether there are any realistic overtures towards Lake.

If Lake was to be traded out (which I hope he isn't) I think keeping Marko is a reasonable move. He's not going to set the world on fire, though let's face it, none of Roughead, Talia and Roberts are likely to be able to perform at Marko's level next year, or the year after (though I do agree, the body concerns are reasonable).

[BulldogBelle]

Re: Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

Don't we already have our own Gumbleton similar-type player in Williams? Right age, extremely injury prone but still a very promising forward?

[Bulldog Joe]

Re: Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

Don't we already have our own Gumbleton similar-type player in Williams? Right age, extremely injury prone but still a very promising forward?

Well Williams could be a mentor for Gumbleton. Would be able to escort him through all of the rehab

[westbulldog]

Re: Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

Time to stop recruiting recycled players who simply won't take us anywhere and delist those who have had ample chances and haven't made it. Goodbye, IMO, to Veszpremi, Sherman, Markovic, Skinner, Grant, Hooper, Moles and Djerrkura. Promote the rookies and draft well.

[AndrewP6]

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I suppose it depends on where the coaching staff see William's future (forward or back) and whether there are any realistic overtures towards Lake.

If Lake was to be traded out (which I hope he isn't) I think keeping Marko is a reasonable move. He's not going to set the world on fire, though let's face it, none of Roughead, Talia and Roberts are likely to be able to perform at Marko's level next year, or the year after (though I do agree, the body concerns are reasonable).

We're not revisiting that are we?

[Eastdog]

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Time to stop recruiting recycled players who simply won't take us anywhere and delist those who have had ample chances and haven't made it. Goodbye, IMO, to Veszpremi, Sherman, Markovic, Skinner, Grant, Hooper, Moles and Djerrkura. Promote the rookies and draft well.

With Sydney it seems to work well and they seem to always be competitive but it is more likely to fail than be a success. The best option is to draft kids and develop them. This takes time and im sure in a couple of years time will play finals again as we have a really exciting young bridgade coming through.

[azabob]

Re: Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

We're not revisiting that are we?

In fairness Jeemak did say he didn't want to trade him .

[Eastdog]

Re: Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

In fairness Jeemak did say he didn't want to trade him .

Brian Lake is one of the player from the more experienced that should stay on to guide the younger players.

[AndrewP6]

Re: Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

In fairness Jeemak did say he didn't want to trade him .

True.

[azabob]

Re: Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

Brian Lake is one of the player from the more experienced that should stay on to guide the younger players.

Yes he should and plus he can still play a bit!

[Eastdog]

Re: Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

Yes he should and plus he can still play a bit!

Definitely his still got it and before his injury setback he was one of the most highly regarded fullbacks in the AFL. While we need to keep some experience we also have to cut deep into the list but make sure we don't cut too much.

[G-Mo77]

Re: Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

Yes he should and plus he can still play a bit!

Still has currency in the open market as well. I don't think anything will happen but I'd be certainly listening to what is on offer.

[Eastdog]

Re: Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

Still has currency in the open market as well. I don't think anything will happen but I'd be certainly listening to what is on offer.

What if we decided to trade Ayce Cordy. Who could we get for him.