Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

[Maddog37]

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When Morris is back and some of the younger guys become a touch stronger it will be nice to have Brian floating around picking off opposition kicks.

[Mantis]

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Couldn't agree more Chef, I don't get some of these posters. lake is needed for mentoring our young backline. I don't want to see him in another jumper.

1/ Will he play in defence?

2/ Is he the best role model going around? Played a bit too much on his terms this year.

Hopefully Dale can get back to fitness.

[Bornadog]

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1/ Will he play in defence?

2/ Is he the best role model going around? Played a bit too much on his terms this year.

Hopefully Dale can get back to fitness.

Even if he is playing forward, off field he can work with the defenders. Yes dale seems like a guy that can help on field.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

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1/ Will he play in defence?

2/ Is he the best role model going around? Played a bit too much on his terms this year.

Hopefully Dale can get back to fitness.

Lake in the twilight of his career would see him being
best suited in defence. Best value could now be to take a Dustin Fletcher, Scarlett type role in not having to take the opposition's best forward, but at the same time playing an attacking role. Morris has been a huge loss this year and would help stiffen a defence that was continually under pressure this year.

[Ghost Dog]

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Lake forward. We won't be challenging for a long time ( flag ). Why rob our backline of opportunities to develop?
As said, he can work with them off field. we need a key forward. Brian can do that. Have every confidence.

[BulldogBelle]

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Brian Lake is a great player, but not the player he was. His last contract was just right for both the Dogs and Brian, and will see him come out of contract when he is about to turn 32. With Shaggy and Lindsay Gilbee retiring this year, Brian is now the oldest on our list. As far as being a FA or tradable, or even seeking a trade, I think the most likely outcome is that Brian will retire and return to Adelaide, and maybe have a one year contract offered. He still has much to offer, but more as a third tall down back, taking the ruckman than has gone forward. At his best this year, he was still beaten by the games better key forwards. That being the case, I think Brian will almost definately play out his career with the Dogs, which is a great achievement for both him and the club.

[Mantis]

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Lake forward. We won't be challenging for a long time ( flag ). Why rob our backline of opportunities to develop?
As said, he can work with them off field. we need a key forward. Brian can do that. Have every confidence.

Why rob our young forwards of the same opportunity?

[Ghost Dog]

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Why rob our young forwards of the same opportunity?

Why deny our forwards gametime by putting an aging Brian forward. Good point.

It would, IMO help their development.

First, he draws their premier defender. Eases their load.

Eade suggested early on that Barry could be used as a decoy in this way, but it never really happened. Barry demanded the ball with such a booming presence, his presence actually hurt the development of our forward structure. I don't think we will have this issue with Brian, and opposition coaches will def have to cover him.

Takes a strong grab, we can hopefully jag a few wins.
Provides a bit more leadership. Fills holes when Cordy and Jones gas out, as they are likely to continue to do.
Suggest he be used as a swingman.

[LostDoggy]

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Did I just read correctly on the HUN that Will has only been offered one year?? I reckon he'll walk and you wouldn't blame him if he did either. If he goes, we will be smashed in the ruck next year.

[Bornadog]

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Did I just read correctly on the HUN that Will has only been offered one year?? I reckon he'll walk and you wouldn't blame him if he did either. If he goes, we will be smashed in the ruck next year.

If this is true, I am appalled.

[Ghost Dog]

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Did I just read correctly on the HUN that Will has only been offered one year?? I reckon he'll walk and you wouldn't blame him if he did either. If he goes, we will be smashed in the ruck next year.

Can't find it.

[Mofra]

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Did I just read correctly on the HUN that Will has only been offered one year?? I reckon he'll walk and you wouldn't blame him if he did either. If he goes, we will be smashed in the ruck next year.

Link?

Surely we can't be that incompetant. We've learned from the Mulligan and Ward debarcles? Haven't we?

[LostDoggy]

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Link?

Surely we can't be that incompetant. We've learned from the Mulligan and Ward debarcles? Haven't we?

You have answered your own question. We are that incompetent a - Minson not signed b - Ward is gone...

And regarding Lake, yes it would be nice if a player could be a one club player, but not at the expense of the club.

A number of people are being critical of the mere suggestion that Lake could be traded. I wonder what those same people's thoughts were when Leon Cameron (probably more popular and just as good a player as Lake and also in the latter stages of his career) was traded for picks that netted Mitch Hahn and Ryan Hargrave.

[The Underdog]

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Link?

Surely we can't be that incompetant. We've learned from the Mulligan and Ward debarcles? Haven't we?

At the bottom of this. I find it hard to believe.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/more-news/latest-afl-trade-whispers/story-e6frf9jf-1226471340531

[Mofra]

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Maybe my question was in desperation - a 1 year deal after leading the league in hit-outs, one of the few players to have enhanced his reputation this year.
Noting his 3rd place in the Woof awards, one would expect he'll place pretty well in the B&F.
A ruck in his prime. A 1 year deal. An aggressive blocker whio throws his weight around, with a young midfield who need bigger bodies around them.

I am staggered.