Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

[LostDoggy]

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Will be very interesting to see where he lands.

Definitely. I guess clubs will do thier due dilligence and check him out thoroughly before committing. Seems to have huge potential.

I'm starting to get excited about the draft!

[Sockeye Salmon]

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To clarify, I don't have any issues with those saying Gia has passed his use by date and should retire. There's plenty of arguments to be made for that.

I was solely referring to the baggers in the crowd who have always thought he should have been turfed, is no good, is soft etc. in my post.

I never understood those abusing Gia (or Higgins or Eagle). Surely the abuse should have been directed at the coach for selecting them?

Hell, if I got selected to play, I'd bloody play, too. All players are what they are, it's up to the coach to select them or not.

[azabob]

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I think Gia is well worth keeping on our list for another year as a leader/mentor. Seems much more an off-field leader than Boyd and that is something we seem to be crying out for.

What have you observed that brings you to this conclusion?

[Bornadog]

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What have you observed that brings you to this conclusion?

Media interviews especially as he is a good speaker,

[azabob]

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Media interviews especially as he is a good speaker,

Ah, ok, I didn't take Mike's comment as referring to media interviews. Makes sense if that is what he is getting at.

[Bornadog]

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Ah, ok, I didn't take Mike's comment as referring to media interviews. Makes sense if that is what he is getting at.

Not just media, but the way he conducts himself off the field, he is a real leader and in my opinion he should have been captain, or Bob Murphy. Don't get me wrong, Boyd is a great on field leader, and shows by example at training, but he lacks the public persona.

[azabob]

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Thanks BAD and Mike. I also rate Gia and wouldve been very comfortable with him bring captain the last few seasons.

[Missing Dog]

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Meanwhile, the Western Bulldogs have entered the race for Gold Coast defender Josh Toy. Toy, 20, is believed to be meeting Dogs chiefs within days.

The running half-back wants to move to a Melbourne club after a frustrating first two seasons up north, playing 13 games.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/department-of-trades/kangaroo-tall-cameron-pedersen-on-radar-to-bolster-stocks-at-magpies-camp/story-fn69a32t-1226477604742

[Bornadog]

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Meanwhile, the Western Bulldogs have entered the race for Gold Coast defender Josh Toy. Toy, 20, is believed to be meeting Dogs chiefs within days.

The running half-back wants to move to a Melbourne club after a frustrating first two seasons up north, playing 13 games.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/depa...-1226477604742

Anyone know much about him?

His profile:

Josh Toy
#20 Gold Coast Suns
Age: 20yr 5mth Games: 13 Born: April 18, 1992
Height: 185cm Weight: 87kg Position: Defender

2011 was a trying first season for highly regarded young defender Josh Toy. Despite a strong start to the season, he was soon pushed back to the reserves.

Toy reads the play well extremely off half-back, and has a thumping right boot.

The highly talented youngster will benefit from another year of senior football as he fights to earn a regular spot, however Toy’s all-round defensive poise, leadership qualities, strong marking, and powerful tackling will hold him in good stead as his career progresses.

Draft history: 2010 17-year-old access selection (Gold Coast).

[G-Mo77]

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He was very highly ranked when GC took him as a 17 year old.

He's a half back and apparently can kick the pill 60+. Not sure on were he kicks it though.

That's all I know about him.

[Mofra]

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It would be interesting to determine his value - is he a late developer or just someone who was overrated by all and sundry leading up to his selection?

[Missing Dog]

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Anyone know much about him?

Played the "quarterback" role a lot of the time as a junior. Very good kick and took a lot of marks off opposition kicks.

From the little I've seen of him lately, he appears to lack intensity and can barely get a touch. No doubt he has the talent, it just appears he's not working hard enough. I hope we don't pay too much for him.

[Mofra]

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Played the "quarterback" role a lot of them time as a junior. Very good kick and took a lot of marks off opposition kicks.

From the little I've seen of him lately, he appears to lack intensity and can barely get a touch. No doubt he has the talent, it just appears he's not working hard enough. I hope we don't pay much for him.

Interetsing, considering B-Mac's mantra.

[Sockeye Salmon]

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I always had the impression he couldn't run out of sight. Worse tank than Veszpremi.

[Mantis]

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It would be interesting to determine his value - is he a late developer or just someone who was overrated by all and sundry leading up to his selection?

Early developer - was physically developed early on and had that edge over the opposition in the junior ranks

I always had the impression he couldn't run out of sight. Worse tank than Veszpremi.

I get that impression too.

I would hope that we wouldn't give away too much to get him if we go down this path.